Attracts Collection

RMS Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank
The construction of RMS Queen Mary attracts sightseers to the River Clyde Date: 1930s

A German steamship with many flags flying attracts the attention of people on the river bank. Date: circa 1830

Birthroom of Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727517 Birthroom of Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthroom of Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon)

Bought and Sold! "And Thereby Hangs a Tale"(engraving)
1595288 Bought and Sold! " And Thereby Hangs a Tale" (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought and Sold)

Advertising attracts both the world and his wife (engraving)
5998665 Advertising attracts both the world and his wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising attracts both the world and his wife)

FURS AT EXHIBITION
The display of furs, by Smith & Sons of Watling Street, especially the sables, attracts great interest. Date: 1851

THEATRE / EXOTIC / TIEN-LIN
The Theatre at Tien-Lin attracts a large audience for the traditional play being performed on the raised staging. Date: circa 1840

Common Glow-worm - female - climbed on top of a cut grass stalk in the dusk - attracts males by glowing and waving abdomen from side-to-side - late in the dusk - midsummer - June (Lampyris noctulica)

Common Glow-worm - female - attracts males by glowing - holds to top of a cut grass stalk - dusk - midsummer - June (Lampyris noctulica ). meadow in Ural Mountains - Tchelyabinsk region - Russia

Picture No. 10891370
Common Glow-worm - female - climbed on top of a cut grass stalk in the dusk - attracts males by glowing and waving abdomen from side-to-side - late in the dusk - midsummer - June (Lampyris noctulica)

Pavement Artist
A pavement artist on the Thames Embankment, London, attracts a crowd of curious spectators. Date: circa 1905

Austen / Northanger Abbey
Catherine Morland attracts the attention of the Captain... Date: First published: 1818

Nose Flute of Keiling
John Keiling, known as Blind Jack, attracts charity in the streets of London by playing the flageolet with his nose, though this distorts his face, Date: early 18th century

Street Preacher (Barnes)
A street preacher attracts a congregation near a gasworks Date: 1895

Cat humour
A snooty cat sporting a parasol attracts comment. Date: circa 1918

Platanus Racemosa
Also known as the CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE, this fine tree attracts birds and butterflies, as well as humans. Date: 1857

Tennis at Bishopsgate
A tennis match between two unnamed players at Bishopsgate, London, England, attracts a large crowd. Date: early 1930s

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Woman Child Edo period 1615-1868 ca 1794-95
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The king as the strongest in the world, print maker: Zacharias Dolendo, Karel van Mander, Jacob de Gheyn II, 1595 - 1596

Repairs to the hull of a merchant ship, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

Christ pulls along the personified soul, Jan Luyken, 1714

Christ and the personified soul, Jan Luyken, 1678 - 1687

Bathing Pool
circa 1920: The famous Venetian bathing pool at Coral Gables, Miami, Florida attracts a huge crowd for the season. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Air Race Rest
23rd April 1910: Claude Grahame-Whites Farman plane attracts a large crowd at Hademore, after descending for a rest during the London - Manchester air race of 1910

Acoustic bat lure used to attract bats during survey, Colwick Woods, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Picture No. 10891369
Common Glow-worm - female - attracts males by glowing - holds to top of a cut grass stalk - dusk - midsummer - June (Lampyris noctulica ) Date:

Picture No. 10896271
Tsetse fly - heat of wheels attracts them (Glossina fuscipes fuscipes) Date:

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9851
Magnetic field, artwork

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) adult male, close-up of head, displaying to attract female, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. February

Kavirondo Crane 1930S
A kavirondo crested crane attracts attention at a zoo as it stretches its neck! Date: early 1930s

Paris Cafe Culture
A smart woman in a fur stole attracts attention as she arrives at a fashionable cafe on Rue Royale, Paris, France. Date: 1930s

John Bright at Birm ham
JOHN BRIGHT, statesman, attracts large crowds when he speaks at Birmingham. Date: 1811 - 1889

Tivoli Gardens Spectacle
An evening show at the Pantomimetheater in the Tivoli Gardens attracts a large crowd. Date: 1888

Plants / Ophrys Muscifera
related to the BEE ORCHID (ophrys apifera) but this one attracts flies Date: late 19th century

Socialism in Hyde Park
A Socialist orator at Speakers Corner in Londons Hyde Park, near the Marble Arch, attracts an audience of working men, while a gentleman in a top hat passes by Date: 1892

Service on the Sand
A Sunday School service on the beach attracts a big crowd : NSSU presumably stands for National Sunday School Union. Date: 1920s

Country Carol-Seller
The country carol-seller attracts the villagers Date: 1869

Cuernua (Caralluma burchardii burchardii) close-up of flower, fly attracted to flowers that smell like rotten meat, contributing to pollination, Canary Islands

Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult female, laying eggs inside Carrion Flower (Stapelia hirsuta), flowers smell like rotten meat to attract pollinators

French Caricature Shop
A French book- and print-shop attracts customers by placing topical caricatures on its door

Moscow May Day Parade
The May Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, attracts big crowds despite the dismal weather

Moscow Demo
Though small by Russian standards, a demonstration attracts sympathisers in Moscows Strastnaya Square

Nell Gwyn Toasted
Young Nell Gwyn, selling oranges for a living, attracts the attention of some young men, one of whom - Charles II - will have her as one of his mistresses

Eel Pie Shop
A well-dressed businessman, walking near Temple Bar, Strand, London, is overtaken by a craving for an eel-pie - or is it the comely shop assistant who attracts him ?

Cheapjack (Petherick)
London characters: a CHEAPJACK offers shoddy goods at knock- down prices to passers-by, and generally attracts a crowd hoping for bargains

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

C18 Clothing Shop
La Marchande a la Toilette - a French clothing shop attracts a potential customer

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The captivating allure of attraction transcends time and space, weaving together a tapestry of intriguing moments. In the bustling shipyards of Clydebank, the RMS Queen Mary emerges from its cocoon of construction, drawing curious gazes towards its majestic form. Meanwhile, on a serene river bank circa 1830, a German steamship adorned with an array of flags becomes a beacon for onlookers who marvel at its grandeur. In the enchanting world of nature, a female Common Glow-worm climbs to new heights, her radiant glow beckoning suitors from afar. Her luminous display serves as an irresistible invitation to potential mates in the darkened wilderness. Stepping back through history's corridors brings us to Stratford-on-Avon where Shakespeare took his first breaths. The birthroom stands as testament to his enduring legacy and captivates visitors with its historical significance. Within the realm of commerce and storytelling lies an engraving titled "Bought and Sold. 'And Thereby Hangs a Tale'. " Its intricate details capture attention as it unravels tales woven by trade and human connections. Curiosity knows no bounds when it comes to racial diversity. A thought-provoking image from 1874 showcases society's fascination with different cultures - RACIAL CURIOSITY takes center stage as people seek understanding amidst their differences. Advertising holds sway over both common folk and influential figures alike; it entices them all like moths drawn irresistibly towards light. An engraving depicting this phenomenon reminds us that advertising has always been an artful dance between attracting attention and capturing hearts. Exhibitions become stages upon which desires are kindled; FURS AT EXHIBITION tantalizes passersby with luxurious offerings that ignite fantasies within their minds. Similarly, THEATRE / EXOTIC / TIEN-LIN transports audiences into realms unknown where they can lose themselves in fantastical narratives brought to life.