On Lookers Collection (page 2)

King of Greece visiting Rome
King Constantine I of Greece paying an official visit to Rome, Italy

Greece - Zakynthos - Arrival of dignitary
The arrival of an important dignitary at Zakynthos, Greece. The Theatre can be seen in the background

Escapologist - Charing Cross Road, London
A contortionist attempts to escape from a bound sack - Charing Cross Road, London. He is drawing quite a crowd as he attempts this feat

Viceregal Party at Irish International Exhibition
The Viceregal Party pass the Canadian Pavilion at the Irish International Exhibition at Dublin, Ireland

Luchon, Pyrenees, southern France - 87 miles south west of Toulous - famous for its thermal springs. Here, a patient crowd await the arrival of a parade, or a famous celebrity perhaps?

Trogir - Visit of Franz Joseph
Visit of Franz Joseph (1830 - 1916), the Austro-Hungarian Emperor to Trogir (Trogira) on 25th June 1891

Malta - University of Saint Francis Tour
A touring group from the University of Saint Francis, Indiana, USA with prop statues, being transported through the streets of Valletta, Malta

Chicago, USA - car smash
Chicago, USA - the rather spectacular wreck of a car crash, which appears to have come in close contact with a nearby tree (looking remarkably unscathed!)

Mexican Turkey Seller - the birds seem to be all attached to the sellers donkey in some fashion, although they seem still very much alive and kicking!

Chatham Prison Riots - Arrival of the Military
The Arrival of the Military at St Marys Convict Prison, St Marys Island, Chatham, to quell a disturbance amongst the inmates

The Jameson Raid: A Courtroom scene
A court room scene in the trial of Doctor Jameson and his officers at Bow Street, February 25th 1896. The prisoners from left to right are as follows: H.N Grenfell, K.J.F Smith, C.H Villiers, J

Snake Charmer - Tangiers, Morocco
An attentive crowd watching a rather wild-looking snake charmer. Amongst the onlookers is (interestingly) a British Naval officer smoking a pipe

Porters carrying a large barrel on two long yolks
Turkish Porters carrying a large strengthed barrel (possibly containing oil?) on two long yolks

Wandering Russian Shamen or Dervish riding a rather dishevelled horse with trained raven on a pole. Surrounded by a crowd of onlookers

Magician performing the cup and balls trick to a small crowd
Undated illustration of magician performing the cup and balls trick to a small crowd, entitled " Rien dan les mains rien dans les peches je ne vous trompe pas mais..." (a Paris chez Albert)

Magician performing the cup and balls trick to an assembled
Undated illustration of magician performing the cup and balls trick to an assembled crowd, entitled " Le Joueur de Gobelets". HPG/8/2/1 (xxxvi)"

Quebec Bridge, Canada - Centre section prior to collapse
The centre section of the Quebec Bridge being raised into position on 11th September 1916. This photograph was taken just prior to the span collapsing in a tragic construction accident which claimed

Japan - Mount Aso, the largest volcano in Japan and one of the largest active volcanos in the world. Asos pyroclastic flow deposits (welded tuff) have been used for bridge construction in the region

Switzerland - Watching Clock strike midday - Berne. The astronomical clock was built in the 16th century by Caspar Brunner

Ruins of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco
The ruins of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco after the fire of the 18th-20th April 1906

Constantinople - Pera District - a fire. Everything in Istanbul cooked over open charcoal or open wood fires and there were constant conflagrations in this district

Procession of the French Admiral - Mersin
The Procession of the French Admiral on the way to the Railway Station at Mersin, Turkey. A large city and a busy port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey

Circus Elephants arriving in an English country town, c. 1886
Engraving showing the arrival of some circus elephants at an English country town, c.1886. Onlookers gather to watch the visiting circus, with all its unusual animals, arrive in town

Departure of the Great Britain from Liverpool, 1852
Engraving showing the busy scene at Princes Pier, Liverpool, as hundreds of onlookers cheer the steam ship Great Britain upon its departure for Australia, 1852

W. E. Gladstone watching a steam-driven saw, Tulse Hill, 1878
Engraving showing tree-felling by machinery in 1878. The picture shows a patent steam feller in action, surrounded by a group of onlookers among whom is the Prime Minister of the time

Steam ploughing with Boydells engine, near Louth
Engraving showing steam ploughing with Boydells engine near Louth, with a large group of onlookers watching the proceedings

Hercules Statue / Rome
A colossal bronze statue of Hercules found beneath the Campo dei Fiori in Rome is raised by a complex dual block-and-tackle system

Queen Caroline / Carriage
CAROLINE OF BRUNSWICK George IVs Queen depicted in the Royal open carriage returning from the House of Lords past cheering crowds

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

Lincoln Inaugurated / 1861
US President Abraham Lincoln delivers his inaugural address in front of the Capitol in Washington. Lincoln defeated two Democrat challengers, with 40% of the popular vote

Syntax / Rowlandson / Party
Doctor Syntax: Quae Genus committed, with a riotous dancing Party, to the Watch-House

Beverley Fire-Engine
A fire engine in action at Beverley, Yorkshire

NATIONAL FIRE ESCAPE
National fire-escape in use. The second or smaller portion of the ladder was fixed at a point on the main ladder and lifetd outwards when required

Roman Mosaic London 1869
Elaborated Roman mosaic unearthed in the Poultry, near Mansion House, London

Chalk Farm Bridge / Rail
BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY An engine & carriages pass under the Chalk Farm Bridge watched intently by onlookers intrigued by the new fangled mode of transport

Liebig Horse Racing 6
Onlookers cheer as the winning horse is paraded

The Rocket 1830
George Stephensons " Rocket" being admired by the majority of onlookers, with the exception of the staff of the " Coach and Horses"

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