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Watching Collection (page 6)

Background imageWatching Collection: A fairy ring

A fairy ring
Young girl watching a circle of small elves dancing. Date: circa 1915

Background imageWatching Collection: Roman people dancing a Saltarello, Italy

Roman people dancing a Saltarello, Italy. Date: early 19th century

Background imageWatching Collection: HMS Cardiff, British cruiser, with film crew at work on deck

HMS Cardiff, British cruiser, with film crew at work on deck
HMS Cardiff, British Ceres class cruiser, with film crew at work on deck -- the ship was involved in the production of the 1927 British documentary film, The Battles of Coronel and Falklands

Background imageWatching Collection: People watching a puppet show in Rome, Italy

People watching a puppet show in Rome, Italy, the equivalent of a Punch and Judy show. early 19th century

Background imageWatching Collection: People watching magic lantern show in Rome, Italy

People watching magic lantern show in Rome, Italy
People watching a magic lantern show in Rome, Italy. Date: early 19th century

Background imageWatching Collection: The Spell of Football - spectators

The Spell of Football - spectators engrossed in the game. 1907

Background imageWatching Collection: Christmas card, Rabbit skating on ice

Christmas card, Rabbit skating on ice, watched by two hedgehogs. 20th century

Background imageWatching Collection: Boy and tutor, Junior National Judo Championship

Boy and tutor, Junior National Judo Championship
Boy and tutor posing during the Junior National Judo Championship. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageWatching Collection: Shah of Persia visit to London Hippodrome 1902

Shah of Persia visit to London Hippodrome 1902
Shaw of Persia visit to the London Hippodrome, witnessing the catastrophe in The Bandits. A prettily-arranged box draped with white, had been constructed facing the stage

Background imageWatching Collection: Dinner Time by Muriel Dawson

Dinner Time by Muriel Dawson. 1939

Background imageWatching Collection: Illustration, Ambition

Illustration, Ambition - climbing to reach a pig on a pole. first published 1838

Background imageWatching Collection: Farmer winnowing grain while children watch

Farmer winnowing grain while children watch. 19th century

Background imageWatching Collection: The Winding of the Skein

The Winding of the Skein. 1870

Background imageWatching Collection: America - Shays Rebellion

America - Shays Rebellion
Shays Rebellion was an armed uprising - Protesters Watching A Debtor In A Scuffle With A Tax Collector By The Courthouse At Springfield, Massachusetts Date: 1786

Background imageWatching Collection: The Golden Girls floor show, Reno, Nevada, USA

The Golden Girls floor show, Reno, Nevada, USA
The Golden Girls nightly floor show, Golden Bank Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA. Date: 1950s

Background imageWatching Collection: International Foursome played at Deal - England vs. Scotland

International Foursome played at Deal - England vs. Scotland
International Foursome - four-match series - the final match played at Deal - England vs. Scotland. England represented by Harry Vardon and J. H. Taylor and Scotland by James Braid and A Herd

Background imageWatching Collection: Cote-Reals Arrival at Labrador

Cote-Reals Arrival at Labrador
The arrival of Cote-Reals expedition at Labrador, in search of a Northwest passage to Asia. A group of men stand on an outcrop by the shore, watching the incoming ships. Date: 1500

Background imageWatching Collection: Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands

Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands
The British gained violent control of the Bay Islands from Honduras in 1838, but did little about any formalities or governance until March 1852

Background imageWatching Collection: Battery or Junin Tower

Battery or Junin Tower
An artillery battery dubbed Junin Tower. Surrounded by girded metal barriers, a group of cannons are being demonstrated to watching military officers. Date: 1866

Background imageWatching Collection: New Amphitheatre in Holborn, London 1867

New Amphitheatre in Holborn, London 1867
Interior of the new Royal Amphitheatre in Holborn, London, built on the site of the old Metropolitan House Bazaar. With entertainment shows including equestrian and gymnastics Date: 1867

Background imageWatching Collection: The Prince Imperial Announces the Capture of Puebla

The Prince Imperial Announces the Capture of Puebla
The Prince Imperial, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, is gestured towards balcony, surrounded by men and women watching. The child holds the telegram that announces the French capture of Puebla

Background imageWatching Collection: The climb of Rio-Frio barricaded by the Mexicans

The climb of Rio-Frio barricaded by the Mexicans
A battalion of soldiers march up the Rio-Frio pass, with two officers on horseback watching as groups of soldiers ahead try to drag fallen trees and logs from the path. Date: 1863

Background imageWatching Collection: Columbus at the La Rabida Monastery in Palos Spain

Columbus at the La Rabida Monastery in Palos Spain 1475. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) sits talking to his young son Diego

Background imageWatching Collection: Henley - Between the Races 1926

Henley - Between the Races 1926
A day-out on the River Thames, between the races of Henley Royal Regatta, mainly women relaxing in rowing boats. 1926

Background imageWatching Collection: Fair Supporters - or the best view of the Derby 1928

Fair Supporters - or the best view of the Derby 1928
Three elegant young ladies standing on the roof of a car on a windy day for a better view at the Derby. 1928

Background imageWatching Collection: Close finish, Royal Hunt Cup, Ascot racecourse, Berkshire

Close finish, Royal Hunt Cup, Ascot racecourse, Berkshire
A close finish for the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot racecourse, Berkshire, England, with the winning post on the right. Date: 1922

Background imageWatching Collection: Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in a boxing match

Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in a boxing match

Background imageWatching Collection: Henley Regatta 1874

Henley Regatta 1874
A party of people gathered round to watch the Henley Regatta. Date: 1874

Background imageWatching Collection: New War minister and Home secretary

New War minister and Home secretary
the new War minister and Home secretary watching the procession - Mr Lloyd George and Mr Herbert Samuel. Date: 1916

Background imageWatching Collection: Portmarnock Golf Club opening day, September 1894

Portmarnock Golf Club opening day, September 1894 - at the 5th hole in the Captains Match, with Captain George Ross (far left), and John Petrie about to play. 1894

Background imageWatching Collection: Proclamation of Peace at St Jamess Palace, London

Proclamation of Peace at St Jamess Palace, London, with Queen Alexandra watching from the wall of Marlborough House. 1919

Background imageWatching Collection: Procession over London Bridge, day after Coronation

Procession over London Bridge, day after Coronation
The procession the day after the coronation, with King George and Queen Mary crossing London Bridge the main entrance to get to South London in an open carriage. Date: 23 June 1911

Background imageWatching Collection: Procession at Fleet Street, day after Coronation

Procession at Fleet Street, day after Coronation
The procession of George V, going through the once was journalist headquarters, Fleet Street, London, on the 23rd June 1911. 23 June 1911

Background imageWatching Collection: Tournament in honor of Isabeau of Bavaria

Tournament in honor of Isabeau of Bavaria. Isabeau of Bavaria was born into the House of Wittelsbach as the eldest daughter of Duke Stephen III of Bavaria-Ingolstadt and Taddea Visconti of Milan

Background imageWatching Collection: Dogs watching a dog magician on a Christmas card

Dogs watching a dog magician on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWatching Collection: Wolverhampton Racecourse 1844

Wolverhampton Racecourse 1844
Onlookers watching the horse racing from the crowded grandstand at Wolverhampton Racecourse. Date: 1844

Background imageWatching Collection: Kittens going to school on a birthday postcard

Kittens going to school on a birthday postcard, with their mother watching from the front door. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWatching Collection: Cats watching a puppet show on a postcard

Cats watching a puppet show on a postcard
Cats watching a puppet show operated by a monkey on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWatching Collection: Cricket match at Lords Grounds 1846

Cricket match at Lords Grounds 1846
A cricket match in progress at the Lords Cricket Ground, St. Johns Wood, London. Women spectators stand by and watch the in-progress match. Date: June 1846

Background imageWatching Collection: Dog ratting 1850s

Dog ratting 1850s
Dog ratting at a show held at The Graham Arms, Graham Street, London. Involving capturing rats in a pit or other enclosed area

Background imageWatching Collection: Cats playing the piano and singing on a New Year postcard

Cats playing the piano and singing on a New Year postcard
Cats playing the piano and singing on a French New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWatching Collection: Santa Claus in a plane on a Christmas postcard

Santa Claus in a plane on a Christmas postcard
Three children at a window, watching Santa Claus in a plane (rather than the usual sleigh) on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWatching Collection: Boy and girl watching Punch and Judy on a Valentines card

Boy and girl watching Punch and Judy on a Valentines card
Boy and girl watching Punch and Judy on a comic Valentines card -- a vision of the future! Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWatching Collection: Angel and sleeping girl on a cutout Christmas card

Angel and sleeping girl on a cutout Christmas card
Angel watching over a sleeping girl on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWatching Collection: Byrons Early Love

Byrons Early Love by E M Ward. 19th century

Background imageWatching Collection: Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus as a child

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus as a child

Background imageWatching Collection: Death of Edward VII - soldiers guard coffin 1910

Death of Edward VII - soldiers guard coffin 1910
While the body of the late King lay in state in the Throne room of Buckingham Palace, the guard was kept by the Grenadiers. Date: 1910

Background imageWatching Collection: Painting on an artists palette

Painting on an artists palette
Escaped - a humorous painting on an artists palette, showing two dogs watching a cat disappear through the hole. circa 1898



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