Fore Collection

Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar
During the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, it was shortly before Nelson was mortally wounded that a shot struck the fore brace bits on the quarter deck and passed between Nelson and Hardy

Fore Street, Beer, Devon
Fore Street, Beer, near Seaton, Devon, England. Showing a Bullnose Morris Vintage Car Date: 1920s

Golf / Book by Cotton
Golf by the famous player Henry Cotton

Golfing Woman 1907
A modern sporty girl wears a gored skirt, blouse with detachable all-round collar worn with a tie, a large flat cap & a broad belt to accentuate her tiny waist

Henri Grace a Dieu
Deptford-built warship in the carrack style : she is the largest warship of her day, with golden sails - square on fore and main masts, lateen on the two mizzen masts

England / Totnes
Fore Street, Totnes, Devon and the splendid 15th century East Gate Arch

Salters Hall London
Salters Hall, Fore Street

HERTFORD - 1921
Fore Street Hertford

Fore Street, Devonport early 1900's

The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
1625821 The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martini-Henry Rifle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1871)

Fore Street, Chard, Somerset
Fore Street, Chard, near Ilminster, Somerset, England. Date: 1910s

Boeing B-29 production at Air Force Factory 56 or Boeings Wichita Plant 1st Prod, 44-61535 seen in fore (on the ground)

Fores Contrasts: The Driver of 1832, The Driver of 1852, engraved by John Harris
XYC208282 Fores Contrasts: The Driver of 1832, The Driver of 1852, engraved by John Harris (1811-65) 1852 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Alken

Fore Abbey, Co. Westmeath - a view of a derelict abbey. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Westmeath). Date: circa early 1900s

British Army Pierrot Troupe - WWI
British Army Pierrot Troupe, from the British Expeditionary Force of 1917 Date: 1917

BLUNT / CAPRICORN / 47 / 1849
The constellation of Capricorn, this version has the head, shoulders and fore- legs of a goat and the hind body and tail of a fish

A 13th century ship
3253020 A 13th century ship; (add.info.: A 13th century ship with a lateen or latin-rig, a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction)

Old Shops on Cripplegate, London, including H B Bentley, Tie and Scarf Manufacturers - McBlain Newton Co - Bakers for the Aerated Bread Company and (in the distance) the Somerset Pub

Taunton, Somerset - Fore Street and Burma War Memorial (Burmah Cross) Date: 1902

Bampton, Devon - Fore Street. Date: circa 1908

Redruth Fore Street early 1900s

Hertford Fore Street early 1900s

Bridgwater Fore Street probably 1920s

Devonport Fore Street early 1900s

Fore Street, Taunton, early 1900s

Taunton Fore Street early 1900s

Fore Street, Hartland, Devon. Date: circa 1930s

Advert, Triang Toys for Christmas presents Date: 1923

James S. Blair and Son Corset Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for James S. Blair & Son, London based manufacturer of J. B. side spring corsets. The image shows a woman showing off one such corset of distinction

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - oak column section from Cabin 62, stencilled on reverse port side and impressed fore end starboard side. 23.5 inches. Date: 20th century

HIMS Petr Veliki
Imperial Russian Navy - HIMS Petr Veliki, a turret ship, with main armament in two turrets, fore and aft of the central bridge citadel. Date: circa 1890

DDE-90212333
Indian Asian Elephant family in the savannah, Corbett National Park, India. Indian / Asian Elephant family in the savannah, Corbett National Park, India. Date: 26-06-2018

Merchantman under Full Sail (engraving)
3655669 Merchantman under Full Sail (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchantman under Full Sail)

Types of claws (litho)
6013491 Types of claws (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of claws. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

"I seized his fore-legs "(engraving)
5995163 " I seized his fore-legs " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I seized his fore-legs)

One method of cutting up a scalded pigs carcass so as to utilize the parts for hams, middles
6024833 One method of cutting up a scalded pigs carcass so as to utilize the parts for hams, middles, and fore-ends (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fore Street, Okehampton, West Devon. circa 1905

Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving)
969950 Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse, to illustrate Good Points)

University of Glasgow - Fore Hall Staircase. late 19th century

The Cellular Clothing Co Ltd, Fore Street, London
Concerning Cotton - The Cellular Clothing Co Ltd - Head Office, 72 Fore Street, London. 1920

Fore Street, Tiverton, Devon circa 1920s

A Boat Excursion on the Macleay River, New South Wales (engraving)
1044295 A Boat Excursion on the Macleay River, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boat Excursion on the Macleay River, New South Wales)

Section of Breech of Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
2799967 Section of Breech of Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of Breech of Martini-Henry Rifle)

Naval Engagement between the Kearsage and the Alabama, 1864 (colour lithograph)
3239902 Naval Engagement between the Kearsage and the Alabama, 1864 (colour lithograph) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mammalia (engraving)
3650035 Mammalia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammalia. Illustration of terms relating to the structure and classification of mammals)

What becomes of the Pictures (engraving)
1038273 What becomes of the Pictures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What becomes of the Pictures)

Anatomy, the bones, muscles, and arteries of the fore leg (litho)
5202587 Anatomy, the bones, muscles, and arteries of the fore leg (litho) by Herring, Benjamin (1830-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatomy, the bones, muscles, and arteries of the fore leg)

Ladies Golf Championship at Portrush, Ireland (litho)
1628213 Ladies Golf Championship at Portrush, Ireland (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Golf Championship at Portrush, Ireland)

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Fore! A journey through time and places, where hints of history and leisure intertwine. From Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy's fateful encounter at Trafalgar to the serene greens of golf courses, the word 'fore' echoes in various contexts. In the realm of sports, it signifies both caution and excitement as golfers shout it to warn others of an errant shot. Cotton's book on golfing techniques reminds us that this term has been ingrained in the sport for centuries. Meanwhile, a captivating photograph from 1907 showcases a pioneering woman confidently swinging her club, challenging societal norms. Venturing into geographical landscapes, we stumble upon Fore Street in Beer, Devon—a quaint English village where tradition meets coastal charm. Further inland lies Totnes in England with its historic Henri Grace a Dieu shipyard—an emblem of naval prowess. The significance extends beyond borders as Salters Hall London becomes a hub for knowledge exchange among chemists while Hertford stands witness to moments frozen in time during 1921. Artistic expressions also find their place within these diverse references. Fores Contrasts captures engravings by John Harris showcasing how technology transformed transportation over two decades—evolving from The Driver of 1832 to The Driver of 1852. Even wartime production finds connection with 'fore, ' as Boeing B-29s take flight from Air Force Factory 56 or Boein—a testament to industrial might during critical times. As we wander further across Britain's landscape, Fore Street emerges again—this time nestled within Chard's vibrant streetscape in Somerset. And finally, our journey concludes at Fore Abbey in Co. Westmeath—a hauntingly beautiful ruin that whispers stories lost to time. Through these glimpses into history and culture spanning centuries and continents, 'fore' reveals itself as more than just a simple exclamation—it encapsulates tales waiting to be discovered.