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Operating Table 1930SA group of student nurses in theatre, observing a surgeon performing an operation
The astronomers waiting for the eclipseThe eclipse expedition in India to observe the total eclipse of the sun. Mr. Norman Lockyer is shown seated a little to the left beneath the umbrella
General Moltke and Kaiser Wilhelm IIThe Chief of General Staff, General Helmuth von Moltke and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany observing the German troops in training. Date: 1914
Young lady watching the couples dancing at a Grand BallYoung lady smiles as she watches couples dancing at a Grand Ball from behind a large fan. Date: 1923
John Wesley / ElectricalJOHN WESLEY English religious leader, founder of Methodism : always interested in science, he is depicted observing an electrical experiment
Forecasting WeatherForecasting the weather at the Air Ministry, Kew, London - observing a balloon to gauge windspeed levels. Date: early 1930s
Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5Card 1 of 5 - Preliminaries. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community
The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Sovereign WeighiEngraving of elaborate machinery used for weighing gold coins, to ensure that the coins weight is exactly right. Members of the public are observing the process
Copernicus / Lunar EclipseCopernicus observing a lunar eclipse in Rome, Italy
Futuristic underwater exploration, with two men in diving gear observing an array of strange creatures
WW2 - R. A. F. Pilots Waiting Their TurnA photograph showing a group of young British WW2 Royal Air Force trainee pilots waiting their turn as they sit atop a plane, observing the trial flights of their classmates. Date: circa 1940s
Dahlia TerraceA childrens short story illustration which shows some earwigs crawling amongst grasses and flowers, observing a sign which advertises Dahlia Terrace. Date: circa 1944
Perseus And The ArtistAn illustration of what is most likely Perseus, the son of Zeus, judging by the image of Pegasus on his helmet, standing beside a female painter smoking a pipe
Vieux Habits! Vieux Galons!This illustration portrays a gentleman wearing a top hat, and holding a cane under his arm, observing some old French military uniform hung in the wardrobe, possibly his own. Date: circa 1901
Harbutt's Plasticine AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for Harbutt's Plasticine Ltd. promoting the self described premier modelling material, available in 10 colours
Boat WorkersA group portrait painting which shows two men who work on a canal or river boat at work, one of them is observing something on his shoulder. Date: circa 1916
Four eclipse spectators Date: 1925
Penfold's AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration for Penfolds Artists Materials, based in Sydney. The shield shaped image shows a group of people observing some paintings in a gallery. Date: circa 1923
Lifeguard observing Martial Music Date: 1894
SIEGFIED IN THE FORESTAct one : observing the creatures of the forest, Siegfried learns the facts of life and death
DEATH OF PLINYGAIUS PLINIUS SECUNDUS He dies, a martyr to science, while observing the eruption of Veusvius Date: 23 - 79 AD
Roman Scientist and Scholar Plinius Secundus DyingGaius Plinius Secundus Roman scientist and scholar; dies while observing an eruption of Vesuvius Date: 1855
Columbus at the La Rabida Monastery in Palos Spain 1475. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) sits talking to his young son Diego
Cats playing the piano and singing on a New Year postcardCats playing the piano and singing on a French New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s
Dr. Frederick Cook using sextant 1908Dr. Frederick Albert Cook (1865 - 1940), American explorer, physician, and ethnographer, claims that he reached the North Pole on 21st April 1908, a year before Robert Peary
King Arthur addresses a KnightKing Arthur was a (possibly mythical) British King from the 5th and early 6th Century, who is believed to have fought the Saxon invaders
Astronomers Using Astrolabes Date: 1450
Island Girl at Tahiti, Bora Bora
Albert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell, Wembley JamboreeAlbert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell at a great Scout Jamboree held at Wembley Stadium. Date: 1924
WW2 birthday card, dog and two catsWW2 pop-up birthday card (inside), a spotted dog and two black cats with binoculars as fire watchers and aircraft spotters, All Good Wishes and the Best of Luck! Date: circa 1942
King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) visit a factory workshop during a tour of the North Eastern Counties of England. Date: circa 1916
Alligator Joe watching young Alligators hatch from their egg - according to sender of this card he made a living out of raising alligators and crocodiles in Miami. Date: 1907
WW1 - Russian Front - Officer using a trench periscope Date: circa 1916
The War of the Worlds - Quietly observing a martian" I began to closely observe this fighting machine, making sure, first, that the hood (cap) contained a species which was actually Martian." Date: First published: 1898
Chimeras - Notre Dame, Paris, France. On the left is Black Peter the stone gargoyle - all Parisian children know he watches out for naughty children
British soldier in trench with periscope, WW1A British soldier in a trench, observing the enemy through a periscope on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Woman in smart summer suit pushing a perambulatorWoman in smart summer suit pushing her baby in a very fine perambulator. Date: circa 1930s
Proclamation of King George V - Children in the crowd - May, 1910. Date: 1910
Proclamation of King George V - St Jamess Palace, London - the young Princes (Prince Edward (later King Edward VIII), Prince Albert (later King George VI) and Prince John
Prime Minister Churchill and Montgomery in NormandyBritish Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965), Field Marshal Jan Smuts, of the Imperial War Cabinet (1870-1950), Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery
Startling Stories - Twice in Time by Stanley G. Weinbaum. A crowd of important figures (including Mona Lisa) stand admiring two giant men
Girl looking at The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede 1670, byGirl looking at a painting. The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede 1670, by Jacob Ruysdael (1628-1682). Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands
Dollie Goo Goo watched a bumble beeEuropean kitsch take on Japanese style... Dollie Goo Goo watched a bumble bee whilst her puppy dog chews on a toy Date: circa 1910s
Japan - Watching volcanic disturbance, Mount AsoJapan - Watching volcanic disturbance at the Mount Aso volcano, Higo Province (an old province of Japan in the area that is today Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu)
George Ernest Studdy, self-portrait with Bonzo puppyGeorge Ernest Studdy, a self-portrait of the artist bending right down to observe a Bonzo-like puppy. Captioned Studdy employs no models
Two astronomers on a Christmas cardTwo astronomers with their telescopes on a Christmas card by Ernest Griset, observing the moon and stars. Date: circa 1890s
Martians watching scenes of life on EarthA group of Martians watching scenes of life on Earth through special viewfinders. Date: 1906
Did you see the eclipse? Yes did you?Total solar eclipse was observed on the 17th April 1912 in London by a large number of amateur astronomers, illustration by Tony Sarg showing people looking up using smoked or coloured glass to