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Passing Collection (page 10)

Background imagePassing Collection: American steamboats on the Hudson: passing the highlands

American steamboats on the Hudson: passing the highlands. Date 1874

Background imagePassing Collection: Washingtons reception by the ladies, on passing the bridge

Washingtons reception by the ladies, on passing the bridge at Trenton, N.J. April, 1789. On his way to be inaugurated first president of the United States. Date c1845

Background imagePassing Collection: Lashed to the shrouds. Farragut passing the forts at Mobile

Lashed to the shrouds. Farragut passing the forts at Mobile, in his flagship Hartford. Adm. David Farragut lashed to upper mast, holding spyglass; during Battle of Mobil Bay, Jan. 1864

Background imagePassing Collection: The celebrated trotting mare Lucy, passing the Judges Stand

The celebrated trotting mare Lucy, passing the Judges Stand: In the fourth heat. Winning the $5000 prize at Buffalo, N.Y. August 9th 1872. Date 1872

Background imagePassing Collection: Prevent revealing sensitive information to the enemy spies

Prevent revealing sensitive information to the enemy spies
A poster design from WW2, warning against idle talk to strangers, even if they are exceptionally attractive! circa 1940

Background imagePassing Collection: Thessaloniki - Greece - Troops Pass through the town

Thessaloniki - Greece - Troops Pass through the town with their mules. This happened quite a lot in the eraly twentieth century and it would not be wise to speculate exactly which army this is

Background imagePassing Collection: Steam train passing through Shiodama (Shimbashi), Tokyo

Steam train passing through Shiodama (Shimbashi), Tokyo. Japanese triptych print (one section only) showing a train at a train station with Japanese and foreign people in the foreground. Date ca. 1870

Background imagePassing Collection: Grandest palace drawing room steamers in the world, Drew and

Grandest palace drawing room steamers in the world, Drew and St. John: of the peoples New York & Albany evening line, passing on the Hudson. Date c1878

Background imagePassing Collection: The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton: passing the palisad

The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton: passing the palisades on the Hudson River New York. Date c1855. The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton: passing the palisades on the Hudson River New York

Background imagePassing Collection: Funeral car of President Abraham Lincoln passing the State H

Funeral car of President Abraham Lincoln passing the State House at Columbus, April 29. Date c1865

Background imagePassing Collection: Van Amburgh & Cos. Triumphal Car

Van Amburgh & Cos. Triumphal Car. Passing the Astor House, April 20th 1846 in a parade through New York, America Date: April 20th 1846

Background imagePassing Collection: The passing of the horse

The passing of the horse. Cartoon showing weeping horse in automobile with procession of other animals riding in automobiles and on bicycles; sign by road reads To the Museum of Natural History

Background imagePassing Collection: On the road, Kusunoki, Masashi passing by or barricading him

On the road, Kusunoki, Masashi passing by or barricading himself into Chihaya Castle. Print shows pedestrians bowing in greeting to others on roadways leading to a walled city across a river

Background imagePassing Collection: Travel poster

Travel poster for the Italian Line shipping company using a ship passing the Statue of Liberty to suggest the strengthand reliability of the service Date: 1937

Background imagePassing Collection: Street music: A street singer, 1857

Street music: A street singer, 1857
A passing child shows charity to an old street singer, placing money in his hat in appreciation for his music. Date: 1857

Background imagePassing Collection: Striking dockers attacking transport, London

Striking dockers attacking transport, London
Striking dockers attacking transport during the London Dock Strike. All vans loaded with goods were attacked and prevented from passing in any direction. 1911

Background imagePassing Collection: Striking dockers attacking horse-drawn van, London

Striking dockers attacking horse-drawn van, London
Striking dockers attacking a horse-drawn van during the London Dock Strike. All vans loaded with goods were attacked and prevented from passing in any direction. 1911

Background imagePassing Collection: Strikers obstructing transport during London Dock Strike

Strikers obstructing transport during London Dock Strike

Background imagePassing Collection: Hearse of Duke of Wellington passing Deal Castle

Hearse of Duke of Wellington passing Deal Castle
The hearse and remains of the Duke of Wellington passing Deal Castle in Kent, as the body of the great statesman and soldier is moved from lying in state at Walmer Castle, his residence

Background imagePassing Collection: George Washington - Reception by the Ladies

George Washington - Reception by the Ladies
George Washingtons Reception by the Ladies, on Passing the Bridge at Trenton, New Jersey, April, 1789. On His Way to New York to Be Inaugurated First President of the United States Date: April 1789

Background imagePassing Collection: Universal Ring Sundial

Universal Ring Sundial
A Universal Ring Sundial, a French sundial which indicates the time by light passing through the pin hole onto a graduated ring parallel to the earths equator. Date: 18th century

Background imagePassing Collection: 1830 Revolution France

1830 Revolution France
Street fighting during the 1830 revolution - overturned wagons and paving stones are used to make a barricade to prevent the army from passing. Date: 28-29 July 1830

Background imagePassing Collection: Communications Palmin 1

Communications Palmin 1
Roman soldiers passing messages via signal fires

Background imagePassing Collection: Camping Conviviality

Camping Conviviality
Convivial campers passing the time of day on a campsite at Tylers Causeway, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

Background imagePassing Collection: Belgian cavalry passing through Sommergem, WW1

Belgian cavalry passing through Sommergem, WW1
Belgian cavalry passing through Sommergem (Somerghem), East Flanders, Belgium, during the First World War. Transport of the 2nd Scots Guards can be seen on the right

Background imagePassing Collection: Motor Boat Cruiser

Motor Boat Cruiser
A small cruiser motor boat on the Grand Union Canal at Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, England, passing through high banks of flowering hawthorne. Date: early 1960s

Background imagePassing Collection: River Scene 1930S

River Scene 1930S
A father and child messing about on a riverbank, admiring a passing riverboat. Date: 1930s

Background imagePassing Collection: Beer Street Pump

Beer Street Pump
A stream flows down the street at Beer, Devon, England, passing beneath an old pump, although the water does not originate from it. Date: 1930s

Background imagePassing Collection: River Severn Weir

River Severn Weir
The calm waters of the River Severn, prior to passing over a weir at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imagePassing Collection: Clovelly, North Devon

Clovelly, North Devon
The High Street in Clovelly, North Devon, a picturesque English fishing village: a cobbled pathway descends precipitously to the sea passing terraced cottages Date: 1950s

Background imagePassing Collection: Three boys playing at Motoring

Three boys playing at Motoring - two drive their wooden pretend car, complete with strapped in seat, horn (s) and solid wooden wheels

Background imagePassing Collection: Stolen kiss at the balcony - rider and lover

Stolen kiss at the balcony - rider and lover
Where theres a will there s..... A handsome rider off to the hunt, snatches a brief emrace and kis with his lady who, whilst leaning over the railing of her balcony

Background imagePassing Collection: Lorries passing mine crater on way to Western Front, WW1

Lorries passing mine crater on way to Western Front, WW1
Lorries passing round a mine crater on their way to the Western Front during the First World War. The makeshift road is lined with tree trunks. Date: 1914-1918

Background imagePassing Collection: French highwaymen

French highwaymen
A group of French highwaymen take control of a passing carriage, blindfolding the victim and marching him away, with gun against his head. Date: 1899

Background imagePassing Collection: French highwayman

French highwayman
A French highwayman surprises a passing coach and horse, shooting the driver a point blank range. Date: c. 1894

Background imagePassing Collection: Funeral of Queen Victoria

Funeral of Queen Victoria
The funeral procession of Queen Victoria passing through Windsor on its way to St. Georges Chapel. Date: 1901

Background imagePassing Collection: German highwaymen

German highwaymen
A group of mounted highwaymen ride out from the woods to attack a passing convoy of wagons, presumably laden with things that the bandits might like to steal. 14th Century

Background imagePassing Collection: Highwaymen

Highwaymen jump out from the woods to to attack a passing carriage. Guns pointed, the passengers have little choice but to hand over their possessions to the outlaws. Date: 19th Century

Background imagePassing Collection: Childern Watching Trains

Childern Watching Trains
French children in the countryside waiting beside a railway track to watch the passing trains go by. Date: June 1901

Background imagePassing Collection: Service Fitness Class

Service Fitness Class
A Fitness for Service womens class attended twice a week during lunch hours. Fitness classes, keep fit Date: late 1930s

Background imagePassing Collection: Ww2 / May45 / Ve Day Infantr

Ww2 / May45 / Ve Day Infantr
Infantry of the line passing the Saluting Base (George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary and Princess Margaret). Date: 8 June 1946

Background imagePassing Collection: A passing ship on the Panama canal

A passing ship on the Panama canal

Background imagePassing Collection: Locals gather along the canal to see the passing of a ship

Locals gather along the canal to see the passing of a ship

Background imagePassing Collection: Double page spread in a diary for 23-28 October

Double page spread in a diary for 23-28 October
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 23-28 October. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Background imagePassing Collection: Sea Voyaging, Cooks World Travel Service

Sea Voyaging, Cooks World Travel Service
Cover illustration for Sea Voyaging, Cooks World Travel Service. A couple on the deck of a ship are looking out to sea at another ship passing by, with mountains in the background

Background imagePassing Collection: New Ideas in Travel for Holidays and Leave

New Ideas in Travel for Holidays and Leave
Cover illustration for New Ideas in Travel for Holidays and Leave. A man stands on the deck of a ship, looking through binoculars at a yacht passing by on the sea

Background imagePassing Collection: Western Russian Fmily drinking Mares Milk

Western Russian Fmily drinking Mares Milk
Family from the Baltic Region - Far Western Russia at this period - passing round a bottle of Kumis. Kumis is a fermented dairy product traditionally made from horses (mare s) milk

Background imagePassing Collection: Cairo, Egypt - Pot Seller

Cairo, Egypt - Pot Seller
A pot seller in Cairo, Egypt with his wide selection of pottery in varied shapes and sizes. He sits in the open entrance to his shop and talks to a passing fresh water carrier / seller



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