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Corpus Christi College quad, OxfordThe quadrangle of Corpus Christi College Chapel, Oxford. The column sun dial, surmounted with the college symbol, the pelican, can be seen fenced off in the centre of the quad
1934 G. P. O telephone advertisementAdvertisement for some rather eye-catching handmicrophone instrument in fine colours such as Chinese red, jade green and ivory white. The dial is chromium plated and the flex is silk-covered in grey
Bewcastle CrossBEWCASTLE CROSS, Cumberland, standing in the towns churchyard, is claimed to be Englands oldest sun-dial
Clock MechanismsA variety of clocks: an electric clock, a water clock, a sun dial, clock movements and pendulums
Two men at the controls of a Sunderland flying boatTwo men (second fitter and rigger) at the controls of a Sunderland Mark I flying boat and bomber, used by RAF 230 Squadron during the Second World War. Date: circa 1938
New dial operated telephone systemSeries of three photographs showing a new automatic system of telephoning introduced in Britain in 1911. The movement of a dial operated electrical switches and magnets in the telephone exchange
Lighting up the face of the Clock Tower, London 1900Every night the caretaker climbs the spiral steps of the the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower) to ignite the gas lights behind the dials of the infamous clockface so that London can see the time
People inspecting an early gasometer, LondonPeople inspecting an early gasometer (gas container), London. At this time the streets were lit by gas. Date: 1842
Bren. 303 in Mk I light machine gun, 1942; original round dial sight. One of the finest light machine guns ever produced, the Bren was the centre of a platoons firepower in all theatres of operation
Coronation of King Edward VIII ephemeraICONS OF THE 20th CENTURY: Duke and Duchess of Windsor collection: A rare open-face souvenir watch, to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VIII, Swiss, circa 1935 nickel lever movement
Siebe Gorman pump converted to drinks cabinetMARITIME: a rare fully fitted Admiralty pattern two diver twin cylinder double acting pump by Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd, London converted to a bespoke drinks cabinet. 23ins. x 42ins. x 20ins
Harland and Wolff, Belfast, gatehouse wall clockRare gatehouse wall clock from Harland and Wolff, Queen?s Road, Belfast, dating from approx. 1900?1910 and still in working condition
Ocean liner watch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Queen MaryOCEAN LINER WATCH: Extremely rare Rolex 14 carat gold self-winding waterproof bubble back wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and Queen Mary dial
Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody ArchiveEARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb
Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody ArchiveEARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb
Advertisement IllustrationAn advertisement illustration showing two women wearing waterproof clothing, with eyes fixed on the foreground dial, clearly in turbulent conditions. Date: circa 1939
Woldsea Proposed Cottage SquareAn architectural drawing suggesting the plans for a square of cottages to be erected at Woldsea, a garden village project to be built in Lincolnshire
Dantis AmorThis drawing depicts the central figure, Love, holding a sun dial, standing against a decorative background, divided in two, the upper left portrays the head of Christ depicted as the sun
Time And Fates; The Dial Of HistoryA design for a fountain depicting Time and the fates. Date: circa 1904
Union Castle Line, RMS Pretoria Castle - instrumentsUnion Castle Line, RMS Pretoria Castle, later SA Oranje - rare collection of brass engine room instruments together with the ship's bulkhead clock, fixed to an oak shield-shaped panel. 32 inches
Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass pressure gaugeCunard Line, RMS Aquitania - circular brass pressure gauge on a contemporary oak backing with plaque bearing the words Cunarder Aquitania 1914-1950'. Date: 1914-1950
GPO Bakelite telephone with dial Date: 1936
Telephone, printer's block Date: 1934
Pilot's cockpit in a Tiger Moth aircraft Date: 1938
The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj. AStronomicalThe Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square. Astronomical dial. Czech Republic
15th Century 19th Century 1870 Angel Apostle15th, century, 19th, Century, 1870, Angel, apostle, astrolabe, astronomer, astronomical, clock, dial, astronomy, calendar, chronicler, circle, circular, circumference, city, council, hall, tower
15th Century Allegorical Allegory Apostle Astrolabe15th, century, allegorical, allegory, apostle, astrolabe, astronomer, astronomical, clock, dial, astronomy, avarice, bag, circle, circular, circumference, city, council, hall, tower, Czech, Republic
Children in a playground, Dial Park Primary School, smiling for the camera. Date: circa 1970s
Clock Tower, London 1899The famous clock of the Houses of Parliament. Date: 1899
Big Ben and the Clock Tower 1887Behind the scenes of the famous Big Ben, clock tower at Westminiter Palace, London. Date: 1887
Female BBC engineer checking equipment, WW2Female BBC engineer checking and operating equipment during WW2. Date: 1941
Cockpit of aircraft arranged to take aerial photographs Date: 1930s
Comic postcard, Woman on the phone Date: 20th century
Man at work in an oil rig control roomMan at work in the control room of an oil rig drilling platform off the coast of Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s
Workman assembling a gas meter as part of the manufacturing process. Date: 1864
Early radio crystal set, terrier puppy -- I don t seem to hear from you at Honiton. 1928
Ford Cortina car, steering wheel and dashboard, 1965Ford Cortina car, showing the steering wheel and dashboard. 1965
Enamelling furnaces, 18th centuryFurnace for enamelling watch dial plates and Henry Bones enamelling furnace. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary
Dial work and striking part of an eight-day clock. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
Behind the face of Big Ben, Westminster, London 1878The lofty and magnificent clock tower of Big Ben, from the other-side. Date: 1878
Horse doping tests -- a laboratory technician in a white coat sits in front of a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, testing samples. Date: circa 1970s
Horse doping tests in a laboratory, NewmarketHorse doping tests -- a laboratory technician in a white coat turns a knob on a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, used for testing samples at the Horse Doping Test Centre in Newmarket
GIRL IN PHONE BOXA young woman puts 1/- (a shilling) into a public pay phone in a telephone box. Only 6d (sixpence) or 1/- coins accepted. Dial 100 for the operator. Those were the days. Date: 1960s
French Revol. Clock 1790A clock produced during the French Revolution, featuring a lower dial that divides the day into ten hours. Date: circa 1790s
PEDOMETER / PERAMBULATORA Perambulator or pedometer. Date: 1797
Detroit, Michigan, USA - Floral Clock at Water Works Park Date: 1907
Happy New Year - Jolly German Girl seeing in the New Year by raising a glass as the clock hands pass midnight. Date: circa 1908
Christmas card in the shape of a barometer. Date: circa 1890s