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Amazement Collection

Background imageAmazement Collection: PONIES SHOPPING

PONIES SHOPPING
New Forest ponies " shopping" (much to one womans amazement) at Lymington in Hampshire, England

Background imageAmazement Collection: Studdy - Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes

Studdy - Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes
" Alas My Brothers! Tis a queer world to look upon." Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes for the first time

Background imageAmazement Collection: Early fax technology in Paris, France

Early fax technology in Paris, France
Edouard Belin demonstrates his instrument to transmit pictures at a distance (an early example of fax technology) at the Salle du Theatre Femina, Paris, France. (2 of 2)

Background imageAmazement Collection: French Velocipede C1820

French Velocipede C1820
An elaborately dressed man embarks on a velocipede ride, to the amazement of a lady spectator

Background imageAmazement Collection: Elk Abducted by Ufo 1999

Elk Abducted by Ufo 1999
In Washington State, USA, two men watch in amazement as an alien disk lifts an elk from the ground and carries it away

Background imageAmazement Collection: FRANCISCO JAVIER/NARGEOT

FRANCISCO JAVIER/NARGEOT
FRANCISCO JAVIER (XAVIER) Spanish Jesuit missionary; resuscitates a dead man in India Date: 1506 - 1552

Background imageAmazement Collection: Legendary Paul Bunyon Date: 1948

Legendary Paul Bunyon Date: 1948

Background imageAmazement Collection: CRANDON SEANCE

CRANDON SEANCE
A scene at one of Margerys seances : ectoplasm is emerging from somewhere, to the amazement of all those present Date: circa 1925

Background imageAmazement Collection: RAREE SHOW

RAREE SHOW
A Raree-Show - a travelling showman displays his cabinet of curiosities to the amazement of his audience Date: circa 1870

Background imageAmazement Collection: A relief sculpture depicting the new era of powered flight

A relief sculpture depicting the new era of powered flight - countryfolk stare in amazement as an aeroplane flies above their smallholding

Background imageAmazement Collection: Halleys Comet over Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910

Halleys Comet over Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910
Star-gazers watch Halleys Comet near the Flagstaff on Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910. Date: 1910

Background imageAmazement Collection: A swarhy brigand makes his first ever telephone call

A swarhy brigand makes his first ever telephone call
Painting by Joso Buzan (1873-1936), Croatian academic painter, depicting what appears to be a lively telephone exchange between a stranded Pirate and his Shipmates

Background imageAmazement Collection: Meteorite fall at Ensisheim, Germany (now France)

Meteorite fall at Ensisheim, Germany (now France)
Depiction of a Donnerstein (thunderstone), a 250 pound meteorite which fell into a field near the town of Ensisheim, Germany (now in north east France, near the border with Germany)

Background imageAmazement Collection: Balloon Ascent / Horse / Men

Balloon Ascent / Horse / Men
Two men fly above Paris on a live horse, which seems naturally terrified by the whole ordeal. One of the gentleman appears to be in jockeys attire

Background imageAmazement Collection: Stylish young lady practises her hurdling at the station

Stylish young lady practises her hurdling at the station. Other people standing nearby are wondering what she is doing. Date: 1923

Background imageAmazement Collection: English ladies 15th Century

English ladies 15th Century
- My, where DID you get that hat ! exclaims one lady to another, holding up her hands in amazement : the third lady, understandably, doubts if it the style will catch on... Date: 15th century

Background imageAmazement Collection: Oh, Carnarvon! by George Studdy

Oh, Carnarvon! by George Studdy
Oh, Carnarvon! Bonzo discovers a treasure trove of Egyptian mummified cats. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Background imageAmazement Collection: Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day

Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day
To Greet you on Easter Day ! Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day - or perhaps it is visa-versa!! Date: circa 1906

Background imageAmazement Collection: WW2 - Comic Postcard - Evacuee Son returns home

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Evacuee Son returns home
Evacuee Son (who has had a growth spurt!) returns home to a surprised Mother!! Date: circa 1940s

Background imageAmazement Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Well, I m Blowed

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Well, I m Blowed
Well, I m Blowed! A young girl taking her puppy out for a walk, loses her hat to a sudden gust of wind! Date: circa 1942

Background imageAmazement Collection: Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian

Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900

Background imageAmazement Collection: Comic Postcard - Advantageous vantage point

Comic Postcard - Advantageous vantage point
Comic Postcard - An advantageous vantage point! A workman adjusting a gas main keeps a score of the choice of underwear of the ladies passing above his vantage point pavement manhole cover)

Background imageAmazement Collection: Pulling a ridiculous expression

Pulling a ridiculous expression
A German man pulls a ridiculous, daft, absurd and frankly rather manic facial expression! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAmazement Collection: Lady in Harem pants draws amazed reactions

Lady in Harem pants draws amazed reactions
A rotund lady draws breath (it appears she has been wound in to a VERY tight corset!) as she ascends some steep stares, but also draws gasps of astonishment from three gentleman

Background imageAmazement Collection: Todder blowing bubbles

Todder blowing bubbles
A young toddler sat atop a padded stool playing with a large bubble, that he has blown through a pipe Date: circa 1906

Background imageAmazement Collection: Joanna Southcotts pregnancy with Shiloh

Joanna Southcotts pregnancy with Shiloh
Colour illustration/cartoon, " A medical inspection, or miracles will never cease" by Thomas Tegg concerning Joanna Southcotts pregnancy with Shiloh, 8 September 1814. HPG/8/2/1 i)"

Background imageAmazement Collection: Bees swarming in a walled garden

Bees swarming in a walled garden
Bees leave their hive and form a large swarm on the branch of a tree. Two agricultural types look on in amazement

Background imageAmazement Collection: Roman Parliament

Roman Parliament
The populace of Rome watch in amazement as the first Roman Parliament opens

Background imageAmazement Collection: Crinoline Bus Accident

Crinoline Bus Accident
A lady wearing a large crinoline knocks over a man as she attempts to board a London bus. Two ladies in bonnets look on in amazement. Title: Cause and Effect

Background imageAmazement Collection: Jesus Ascension

Jesus Ascension
The Apostles gaze upward in amazement as Jesus ascends to Heaven

Background imageAmazement Collection: Artist with Crowd

Artist with Crowd
An artist working outdoors, puts the finishing touches to his artwork, whilst a crowd looks on with delight and amazement

Background imageAmazement Collection: Crusoe Sees Footprints

Crusoe Sees Footprints
Robinson Crusoe, believing himself to be alone on the island, discovers footprints on the beach, to his utter amazement

Background imageAmazement Collection: Jesus is Transfigured

Jesus is Transfigured
He is transfigured, to the amazement of his companions

Background imageAmazement Collection: Jesus Ascends / Fouquet

Jesus Ascends / Fouquet
Mary and the apostles watch in amazement as Jesus returns to Heaven

Background imageAmazement Collection: Augustuss Funeral

Augustuss Funeral
The apotheosis of Augustus - his spirit in the form of a dove soars above his funeral pyre, to the amazement and acclamations of the spectators


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