Flint Collection (#10)

Four British Paleolithic handaxes
Four pointed British paleolithic (Mode 2 acheulian) handaxes. These were made from flint (silex) by Homo Heidelbergensis between approximately 400, 000 and 100, 000 years ago

Sir John Evans circa 1895
Sir John Evans photo by Elliot and Fry (17 November 1823 -31 May 1908). Prehistoric archaeologist, numismatist and geologist. Father of Sir Arthur Evans the excavator of Minoan Crete

19th Century Flint Glass Prism P. tif C008 / 9533
Computer artwork of 19th century flint glass prism c. 1790, mounted on a rotating brass stand, of a type used to repeat experiments by Sir Isaac Newton

Stone Age Artists
Coloured illustration depicting Stone Age artists of the Upper Palaeolithic or Reindeer Period. Their art dates from 32, 000 to 10, 000 years ago

Bronze Age Hunt
Coloured illustration of Bronze Age hunters in pursuit of a stag.Armed with bows and arrows, some of the hunters are mounted on horses. The bow and arrow dates from Neolithic times

PREHISTORIC FLINT BLADE. Flint blade, 300, 000 to 100, 000 B. C. found at Steinheim. 13cm
PREHISTORIC FLINT BLADE. Flint blade, 300, 000 to 100, 000 B.C. found at Steinheim. 13cm

PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Hand axes chipped from flint nodules, c200, 000 B. C. found at London, England
PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Hand axes chipped from flint nodules, c200, 000 B.C. found at London, England

NEOLITHIC SICKLES, c3000 B. C. Neolithic flint sickles (in modern handles) and pottery bowl from Thames, England
NEOLITHIC SICKLES, c3000 B.C. Neolithic flint sickles (in modern handles) and pottery bowl from Thames, England, c3000 B.C

Flint Glass
Flint glass manufactory

Mother Skinflint / Thrift
MOTHER SKINFLINT, THE THRIFTY HOUSEWIFE You re a genius for saving! Yes, everyone knows. You would skin a flint and starve the crows!

Wales / Hawarden, Flint
The Castle ruins

Bulldozers rebuilding the sotrm beach in Cley Norfolk UK. As climate change induced sea level rise takes hold areas of
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Burgh Island, Bigbury on Sea, Devon, looking towards South Devon coast, UK
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Richard II Meets Henry
Richard II meets Henry IV at Flint Date: 1399

Racial / Arrow Heads 1853
Native arrow heads made from flint

Treasure Island / Flint
Flints pointer

Prehistoric Industry
Inhabitants of the Baltic island of Rugen engaged in making utensils of silex (flint)

Lady Rider in Race
Mrs Thornton races against Mr Flint at Knavesmire, Yorkshire, and would have won comfortably but for an accident to her saddle, all agreeing she deserved to win

ELF SHOT
ELF-SHOT These flint arrow-heads were supposed to be of fairy origin, and a valuable protection against the Evil Eye

Fox Sisters, Rapping
THE FOX SISTERS Dr Austin Flint of Rochester seeks to demonstrate that the Fox sisters fake their raps, by showing that cracking the knee produces a similar sound

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Flint, a timeless material that has shaped history and art in various forms. From knapped flint tools to trench art lighters used during World War 1, its versatility knows no bounds. The oval trench art lighter from the same era showcases the ingenuity of soldiers amidst chaos. In the quaint town of Winchelsea, Sussex, flint structures stand as a testament to its durability and charm since the 1950s. The Flint Knapper, an artisan mastering this ancient craft, breathes life into stone with every strike. Turner's masterpiece "Flint Castle" captures the ethereal beauty of sunset in Wales. His oil on canvas painting transports us to a bygone era where castles stood tall against time's relentless tide. The Church of St Michael & All Angels in Brantham boasts intricate flintwork that mesmerizes visitors with its architectural marvels. Verulamium in St Albans reveals glimpses of Roman civilization through remnants of their advanced use tools. An Acheulian flint hand-axe discovered in Wolvercote, Oxfordshire takes us back thousands of years when prehistoric man skillfully crafted tools and weapons from this precious resource. Wood engravings from the 19th century depict scenes where our ancestors harnessed nature's gift for survival. A glass prism refracting a vibrant spectrum reminds us how even light bends before it reaches our eyes - just like how we bend reality using flints' potential. And who can forget the iconic image of a Flint hand-axe C013 / 6640? Its sharp edges symbolize mankind's ability to shape their environment while leaving lasting imprints on history. Flint is not merely a rock; it is an embodiment of human creativity and resilience throughout centuries past and present. It continues to inspire artists, archaeologists, historians alike - reminding us that even within seemingly ordinary objects lies extraordinary stories waiting to be discovered.