Off Ice Collection (page 3)

The Clearing House, Lombard Street, London, 1847
Engraving showing the interior of the Clearing House in Lombard Street, London, 1847. This was an important financial institution, located at the back of the Guardian Insurance Office

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Chopper for Light Sovereign
Engraving of a mechanical chopper used to deface gold coins, which were under weight. In June 1842 the Bank of England recalled millions of gold sovereigns which through wear had lost weight

Street / Horning / Norfolk
A street in the pretty village or Horning in Norfolk

Election Returns, USA
A crowd gathers outside the office of the New York Herald newspaper to read the election returns; they have to be kept in order by police officers

Scrooge and Nephew
Scrooge scorns his nephews enthusiasm for Christmas, saying " Bah! Humbug!"

The Padang and the Singapore Cricket Club, Singapore

City skyline, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

1950S Office Computer
A man and a women working together with a Pegasus computer at Ferrantis London computer Centre, 21 Portland Place, W1. Date: 1950s

Hard Boss Scolds Clerk
I have no more time ro spare, said Mr Goldie. " You came late to begin with." ; a hard boss scolds his elderly employee, who has filled the bin with paper

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Twilight, Yarra River

Buchanan Installed
James Buchanan takes the oath of office as president : though a brilliant lawyer, he will not be able to prevent the nation drifting into civil war

Ministry of Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Date: 1949

Parks, City Hall and Buildings, New York
Parks, City Hall and Buildings. City Hall Park, City Hall and the Post Office, skyline beyond includes the Woolworth Building and the Singer Tower. Date: c. 1917

Doctor writing prescription
Doctor writing a prescription. Historical artwork taken from " The Dentist" by Pietro Longhi (1702- 1785)

CAREY ESTES KEFAUVER (1903-1963). American Democratic politician, who introduced a bill to prohibit interstate trafficking of switchblade knives, posing with a display of confiscated switchblades

Horse mail, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Delivery of the mail by horse to the Post Office in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Charles Arthur Russell, Baron Russell of Killowen (1832 - 1900). British statesman and Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

A Picnic Party
A large picnic for several colonial familes with food and drink spread on a large white cloth and a gramophone playing music behind. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

The Grand Staircase, Foreign Office, London, 1868
Engraving showing the Grand Staircase of the Foreign Office, London, with a formal evening event underway, 1868

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Dollars
Engraving of weighing scales invented by Mr Bate for weighing dollars not exceeding 72 lbs 2 oz troy

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Sovereign Weighi
Engraving of elaborate machinery used for weighing gold coins, to ensure that the coins weight is exactly right. Members of the public are observing the process

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Receiving Office
Engraving of the office in the Bank of England where deposits in gold or silver can be made

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Box of the Sover
Engraving of the Exterior of the Sovereign Weighing Machine at the Bank of England

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Bar Gold
Engraving of a heavy duty set of weighing scales with central pillars for weighing bars of gold. A bar of gold is on one side of the balances, the weights on the other

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Enlarged View of
Engraving of a detail of the Sovereign weighing machine invented by Mr Bate to deal with the crisis in light gold coinage in the early eighteen forties

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Bar Silver
Engraving of fine weighing scales for bars of silver, with a bar of silver on one side of the scales and the weights on the other

Grannie Typist
88-year-old Mrs Caroline Blore, using her own typewriter in her back garden

Kerensky / K Bulla
ALEKSANDR FYODOROVICH KERENSKY Russian Revolutionary leader

Kerensky / Assistants / 1917
ALEKSANDR FYODOROVICH KERENSKY Russian Revolutionary leader with two of his assistants in 1917

An early typing pool
From the start, typing was perceived as the archetypal employment opportunity for women : this is the Typing Office of the Society for the Employment of Women

Barclays Bank at Canary Wharf in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A postbox in snow UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Exterior of the Asahi Beer headquarters, with sculpture of froth blowing off beer, Azumabashi, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

BMW building, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hong Kong Island Central skyline at night from Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Mail Aeroplane 1970S
First Class mail being unloaded from a plane into a General Post Office (Royal Mail) van, Britain

G. P. O. Inland Office
The General Post Office, St. Martins-le-Grand, London - the Inland Office

Olivetti Advert 1932
The boss consults his watch - hes in a hurry for this report - but don t worry, signor, thanks to the Olivetti you gave her, your secretary will have it done in time

Gpo Sorting, 1875
The General Post Office, London : stamping and sorting letters

Edinburgh / Post Office
Edinburgh: Post Office and Register House

Sniffer Cats at Customs
At a London customs office, two cats on the payroll at 3d a day, to detect smuggled goods

Boss and Secretary 1928
A secretary stands beside her boss, seated at a desk whose size indicates his importance

English Court Dress C16
Nobleman & Knight of the Order of the Garter at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. N.B trunk- hose, canions, peascod-bellied doublets, ruffs, cloaks, copotain hat, gowns, flat cap

Donkey and Lawyers
A donkey from the country in a lawyers office

Tea Tasting 1930S
Miss Margaret Irving, pictured in her London tasting office, was the only woman tea taster in Britain and an authority in London as a connoisseur of all blends of tea

Shannon Copier
The Shannon No-chemical Letter Copier copies at the fantastic rate of forty letters a minute - whats more a juvenile may operate it. How does it work? Shannon aren t saying

The Emir of Kano - the traditional ruler of the Nigerian city of Kano, capital of the modern Kano State, Nigeria, Africa. Date: circa 1950s

Loose Lips Might Sink Ships - United States Office of War Information poster, reproduced on postcards by House of Seagram. Date: circa 1942

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"Exploring the Unseen: Off Ice Adventures and Inspirations" Step off the ice rink for a moment and delve into a world of captivating hints that transcend time and space. From a Royal Navy recruitment poster beckoning brave souls to join their ranks, to Charles Dickens' unfinished masterpiece "Dickens Dream, " these glimpses into history offer us a chance to reflect on our own dreams. The Royal Logistic Corps stands as a testament to the power of organization and efficiency, while Carl Sagan's cosmic wonders remind us of the vastness of our universe. As we commemorate the Easter Rising in 1932, we honor those who fought for freedom with unwavering determination. Recruitment posters for the RAF ignite an adventurous spirit within us all, urging us to take flight towards new horizons. The BBC's presence in 1935 signifies not only technological progress but also serves as a reminder of how media shapes society. Gaze upon the towering Post Office Tower, symbolizing connectivity and communication that transcends borders. Marvel at "Angels at Rockefeller Centre, " embodying hope and unity amidst bustling city life. The Shah of Iran, Reza Shah Pahlavi, represents both tradition and modernity in his reign - a dichotomy mirrored in Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. " As we pass by lines of flags outside the United Nations Building, let them serve as reminders that diplomacy can bridge divides between nations. Off ice adventures await those willing to explore beyond their comfort zones; just like these hints from various moments in history have inspired generations before us. So step away from your skates momentarily – there is so much more waiting beyond what meets your eyes on this icy surface.