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"While" - a word that connects moments, stories, and histories

Background imageWhile Collection: Blisworth Hotel, Blisworth, Northamptonshire

Blisworth Hotel, Blisworth, Northamptonshire
Built in 1850 as a result of railway traffic, the Blisworth Hotel is seen here in 1906. While the station it served closed in 1960, the Hotel continues to thrive

Background imageWhile Collection: Dollop of whipped cream, close up

Dollop of whipped cream, close up

Background imageWhile Collection: HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Background imageWhile Collection: Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703

Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703
United States Navy - Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703 (call-sign 103 ), target tug, of the Pacific Missile Centre, at Point Mugu Naval Air station, on 15 May 1965

Background imageWhile Collection: The Harlots Progress Expires While The Doctors Are Disputing From The Original Picture By Hogarth

The Harlots Progress Expires While The Doctors Are Disputing From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Background imageWhile Collection: Fairchild C-82A-While the XC-82 first flew in September

Fairchild C-82A-While the XC-82 first flew in September 1944, protracted problems prevented any production before wars end

Background imageWhile Collection: Indian Cavalry await the order to advance, Western Front

Indian Cavalry await the order to advance, Western Front
Photograph: Indian Cavalry await the order to advance, Western Front, 1916 (c).In August 1914 an Indian Corps, including cavalry units, arrived in France

Background imageWhile Collection: Suffragette in prison Votes for Women

Suffragette in prison Votes for Women
A suffragette is seated inside a prison cell. Note the graffiti on the walls. The rhyme, addressed to the inmate reads, While you remain a suffragetteA velentine you ll never getWhat man would ever

Background imageWhile Collection: Cartoon, They are giving their blood, WW1

Cartoon, They are giving their blood, WW1
" While the businessmen rake in the cash, the soldiers are paying with their blood" 1916

Background imageWhile Collection: South Africa - Kaffir Caves

South Africa - Kaffir Caves
Black and white photograph of mouth of cave used as dwelling-place, South Africa.. This slide dates from the late 19th century. The racial term kaffir was commonly used at the time

Background imageWhile Collection: The Late Riots in the West-End of London, Uk, 1886: the Socialist Leaders at Bow-Street

The Late Riots in the West-End of London, Uk, 1886: the Socialist Leaders at Bow-Street
THE LATE RIOTS IN THE WEST-END OF LONDON, UK, 1886: THE SOCIALIST LEADERS AT BOW-STREET POLICE COURT; Mr. Williams, Mr. Hyndman, Mr. Champion, Mr. Burns, Mr. While (Witness), Sir James Ingham

Background imageWhile Collection: A Hunter Blowing his Horn While Attacking a Beaver

A Hunter Blowing his Horn While Attacking a Beaver; Unknown; Therouanne ?, France (formerly Flanders), Europe; fourth quarter of 13th century (after 1277); Tempera colors, pen and ink, gold leaf

Background imageWhile Collection: The Putrefaction of the Flesh of the Dying Emperor Galerius

The Putrefaction of the Flesh of the Dying Emperor Galerius; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Background imageWhile Collection: David, the Future King of Israel, While a Shepherd at Bethlehem Signed and dated

David, the Future King of Israel, While a Shepherd at Bethlehem Signed and dated, lower left: " J.R. Herbert R.A. 1877", John Rogers Herbert, 1810-1890, British

Background imageWhile Collection: Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly, Eurytides agesilaus autosilaus

Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly, Eurytides agesilaus autosilaus

Background imageWhile Collection: A West Highland White Terrier with long white fur barks while sticking its nose in the air

A West Highland White Terrier with long white fur barks while sticking its nose in the air

Background imageWhile Collection: A mock orange ( Philadelphus Belle Etoile') at Hidcote Manor garden, Gloucs

A mock orange ( Philadelphus Belle Etoile') at Hidcote Manor garden, Gloucs
ROG-13397 A mock orange at Hidcote Manor garden, Gloucs. UK Philadelphus Belle Etoile Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWhile Collection: Goose grass or cleavers (Galium aparine), with flowers and developing sticky fruit. Dorset

Goose grass or cleavers (Galium aparine), with flowers and developing sticky fruit. Dorset
ROG-13399 Goose grass or cleavers, with flowers and developing sticky fruit Dorset, UK Galium aparine Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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"While" - a word that connects moments, stories, and histories. From the elegant Blisworth Hotel in Northamptonshire to the dollop of whipped cream tantalizingly close up, "while" transports us through time and space. It takes us back to the heroic days of HMS Glorious, an aircraft carrier that soared through the skies with grace and power. Meanwhile, the Fairchild C-82A-While made its maiden flight in September, paving the way for aviation advancements. In another realm of adventure, we find ourselves amidst Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703's daring escapades. This fearless fighter jet defied gravity as it roared across vast expanses of sky. But "while" doesn't just belong to machines; it also intertwines with human tales. On the Western Front during World War I, Indian Cavalry anxiously awaited orders to advance into battle while suffragettes fought valiantly for their rights behind prison bars. Even in times of hardship and sacrifice like war or internment camps such as Ruhleben Internment Camp depicted on a wooden box coat of arms – hope still flickered like a flame within hearts. From somber scenes etched by cartoonists depicting soldiers giving their blood on WWI battlefields to vibrant dancers gracefully moving across stages under Jessie M King's artistic gaze – "while" captures both light and darkness. Finally, our journey leads us to South Africa's Kaffir Caves where nature's wonders unfold while whispering ancient secrets from deep within Earth's embrace. Through these glimpses into different worlds connected by this small but mighty word - "while, " we are reminded that life is an intricate tapestry woven together by countless threads of time and experiences.