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Attracts Collection

Background imageAttracts Collection: RMS Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank

RMS Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank
The construction of RMS Queen Mary attracts sightseers to the River Clyde Date: 1930s

Background imageAttracts Collection: A German steamship with many flags flying attracts the attention of people on the river bank

A German steamship with many flags flying attracts the attention of people on the river bank. Date: circa 1830

Background imageAttracts Collection: FURS AT EXHIBITION

FURS AT EXHIBITION
The display of furs, by Smith & Sons of Watling Street, especially the sables, attracts great interest. Date: 1851

Background imageAttracts Collection: THEATRE / EXOTIC / TIEN-LIN

THEATRE / EXOTIC / TIEN-LIN
The Theatre at Tien-Lin attracts a large audience for the traditional play being performed on the raised staging. Date: circa 1840

Background imageAttracts Collection: Common Glow-worm - female - climbed on top of a

Common Glow-worm - female - climbed on top of a cut grass stalk in the dusk - attracts males by glowing and waving abdomen from side-to-side - late in the dusk - midsummer - June (Lampyris noctulica)

Background imageAttracts Collection: Common Glow-worm - female - attracts males by glowing

Common Glow-worm - female - attracts males by glowing - holds to top of a cut grass stalk - dusk - midsummer - June (Lampyris noctulica ). meadow in Ural Mountains - Tchelyabinsk region - Russia

Background imageAttracts Collection: Pavement Artist

Pavement Artist
A pavement artist on the Thames Embankment, London, attracts a crowd of curious spectators. Date: circa 1905

Background imageAttracts Collection: Austen / Northanger Abbey

Austen / Northanger Abbey
Catherine Morland attracts the attention of the Captain... Date: First published: 1818

Background imageAttracts Collection: Nose Flute of Keiling

Nose Flute of Keiling
John Keiling, known as Blind Jack, attracts charity in the streets of London by playing the flageolet with his nose, though this distorts his face, Date: early 18th century

Background imageAttracts Collection: Street Preacher (Barnes)

Street Preacher (Barnes)
A street preacher attracts a congregation near a gasworks Date: 1895

Background imageAttracts Collection: Cat humour

Cat humour
A snooty cat sporting a parasol attracts comment. Date: circa 1918

Background imageAttracts Collection: Platanus Racemosa

Platanus Racemosa
Also known as the CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE, this fine tree attracts birds and butterflies, as well as humans. Date: 1857

Background imageAttracts Collection: Tennis at Bishopsgate

Tennis at Bishopsgate
A tennis match between two unnamed players at Bishopsgate, London, England, attracts a large crowd. Date: early 1930s

Background imageAttracts Collection: Kavirondo Crane 1930S

Kavirondo Crane 1930S
A kavirondo crested crane attracts attention at a zoo as it stretches its neck! Date: early 1930s

Background imageAttracts Collection: Paris Cafe Culture

Paris Cafe Culture
A smart woman in a fur stole attracts attention as she arrives at a fashionable cafe on Rue Royale, Paris, France. Date: 1930s

Background imageAttracts Collection: John Bright at Birm ham

John Bright at Birm ham
JOHN BRIGHT, statesman, attracts large crowds when he speaks at Birmingham. Date: 1811 - 1889

Background imageAttracts Collection: Tivoli Gardens Spectacle

Tivoli Gardens Spectacle
An evening show at the Pantomimetheater in the Tivoli Gardens attracts a large crowd. Date: 1888

Background imageAttracts Collection: Plants / Ophrys Muscifera

Plants / Ophrys Muscifera
related to the BEE ORCHID (ophrys apifera) but this one attracts flies Date: late 19th century

Background imageAttracts Collection: Socialism in Hyde Park

Socialism in Hyde Park
A Socialist orator at Speakers Corner in Londons Hyde Park, near the Marble Arch, attracts an audience of working men, while a gentleman in a top hat passes by Date: 1892

Background imageAttracts Collection: Service on the Sand

Service on the Sand
A Sunday School service on the beach attracts a big crowd : NSSU presumably stands for National Sunday School Union. Date: 1920s

Background imageAttracts Collection: Country Carol-Seller

Country Carol-Seller
The country carol-seller attracts the villagers Date: 1869

Background imageAttracts Collection: French Caricature Shop

French Caricature Shop
A French book- and print-shop attracts customers by placing topical caricatures on its door

Background imageAttracts Collection: Moscow May Day Parade

Moscow May Day Parade
The May Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, attracts big crowds despite the dismal weather

Background imageAttracts Collection: Moscow Demo

Moscow Demo
Though small by Russian standards, a demonstration attracts sympathisers in Moscows Strastnaya Square

Background imageAttracts Collection: Nell Gwyn Toasted

Nell Gwyn Toasted
Young Nell Gwyn, selling oranges for a living, attracts the attention of some young men, one of whom - Charles II - will have her as one of his mistresses

Background imageAttracts Collection: Eel Pie Shop

Eel Pie Shop
A well-dressed businessman, walking near Temple Bar, Strand, London, is overtaken by a craving for an eel-pie - or is it the comely shop assistant who attracts him ?

Background imageAttracts Collection: Cheapjack (Petherick)

Cheapjack (Petherick)
London characters: a CHEAPJACK offers shoddy goods at knock- down prices to passers-by, and generally attracts a crowd hoping for bargains

Background imageAttracts Collection: Surrounded Drunk, 1873

Surrounded Drunk, 1873
A drunken man lying in the street attracts a crowd of onlookers, who attempt to revive him

Background imageAttracts Collection: C18 Clothing Shop

C18 Clothing Shop
La Marchande a la Toilette - a French clothing shop attracts a potential customer

Background imageAttracts Collection: Cook and Admirers

Cook and Admirers
The cook attracts many admirers - but do they admire her for herself alone, or for what she can produce with the help of her Wilson Cooker ?

Background imageAttracts Collection: Jehan De Varennes / Froiss

Jehan De Varennes / Froiss
Jehan de Varennes, French nobleman and religious reformer, preaching : devout and ascetic, he claims to be the true pope, and attracts a numerous following

Background imageAttracts Collection: Comforted by Dog

Comforted by Dog
A weeping girl attracts the sympathy of her dog

Background imageAttracts Collection: QUICKSILVER QUACK DOC

QUICKSILVER QUACK DOC
Quicksilver : a Quack doctor attracts a crowd

Background imageAttracts Collection: Social / Spain / Park 1879

Social / Spain / Park 1879
A lady out for a drive in the park attracts the attention of several men

Background imageAttracts Collection: Veteran Car Admired

Veteran Car Admired
A vintage car rally in the Champs Elysees, Paris (France) attracts admiring crowds

Background imageAttracts Collection: DOG BEGGAR

DOG BEGGAR
The begging dog looks so woebegone, he attracts plenty of loose change

Background imageAttracts Collection: Royal Cockpit, London

Royal Cockpit, London
The Royal Cockpit, located conveniently near the palace, in Birdcage Walk, St James Park, attracts sportsmen of all ranks to enjoy this delightful and exciting fun

Background imageAttracts Collection: The Macaroni Captains

The Macaroni Captains
THE MACARONI CAPTAINS - satire on the young men of fashion whose extravagant dress attracts the attentions of a flock of geese

Background imageAttracts Collection: Gatun Spillway

Gatun Spillway
The four sluice gates of Gatun spillway in the act of discharging - a striking spectacle which attracts the locals

Background imageAttracts Collection: Loyola and Courtesans

Loyola and Courtesans
At Rome, the fervent eloquence of Loyolas preaching attracts even the most fashionable courtesans of the city

Background imageAttracts Collection: Swimwear 1900

Swimwear 1900
A short swimming costume attracts attention on the beach


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