Significance Collection

Wilfrid Michael Voynich
WILFRID MICHAEL VOYNICH Lithuanian bookseller who 1912 discovered a coded manuscript, still undeciphered, supposed by some to contain information of great occult significance

The Golden Bough
The GOLDEN BOUGH, discovered by Aeneas, was a focal point of Roman belief; for the full story, read Sir James Frazers multi-volumed investigation into its significance

A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy
This sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr

Ferdinand And Miranda
This painting depicts a later scene from William Shackespeare's The Tempest, in which Miranda and Ferdinand are sat playing chess in a coastal countryside

Examine all Rail Vehicles
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster refers to the significance of checking trains to ensure the conveyance of traffic. Date: circa 1950

SHRUNKEN HEADS
Shrunken heads or Tsanta, prepared by the Jivaro tribes who believe that they hold magical powers and symbolic significance Date:

Aldgate pump located at the junction where Aldgate meets Fenchurch Street and Leadenhall Street. People thought that the water had medicinal purposes and collected bottles on Sundays

The Surrender of Santiago: Spanish buglers playing the retreat - rendered on this occasion especially solemn from its serious significance. Date: 1898

Pharaoah has his dreams interpreted by Joseph
Pharaoah, King of Egypt, hearing the interpretation of his two dreams from Joseph - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 41.26. 1787

Switzerland - The Basel Minster
Coloured lantern slide depicting the Basel Minster, listed as a heritage site of national significance. Built between 1019 and 1500

Italy - Naples - Monument in the Piazza de Martiri
Coloured lantern slide of the piazza de Martiri in naples, Italy. This square took on patritoic significance in 1861 when Italy was united. The monument in the centre was erected in 1866

The Four Stones, Walton, near New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales. An arrangement of huge megaliths, believed to have been of religious significance, now in a meadow. Date: BC

Luther and Zwingli
THE MARBURG COLLOQUY He debates theological issues with Zwingli at Marburg but they are unable to agree on the significance of Jesuss words at his Last Supper

Children with their Guy
Children parade their guy through the streets : note its hat - an attempt to mimic the papal tiara, a sign of the surviving anti-papal significance of the tradition

Mesmer and Pension
Mesmer refuses a state pension from the French government because it does not recognise the significance of his work

Japanese Garden
Japanese gardens tend towards great formality, using water, rocks and other natural ingredients to compose patterns which often have a spiritual significance

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