On Lookers Collection (page 3)

Balloon Ascent / Horse / Men
Two men fly above Paris on a live horse, which seems naturally terrified by the whole ordeal. One of the gentleman appears to be in jockeys attire

Malta, Zurrieq; Men carrying the statue of the Madonna, the patron saint during the annual parade

Double Wedding with brides and grooms Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS3759-2

Bride and Groom standing outside St Richards Church, Chichester
Bride and Groom standing on steps outside St Richards Church, Chichester Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS3765-11

Accident to a lorry at the bridge at Coultershaw mill, Petworth 1922 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N236

German Organ Grinder with small monkey attracts a crowd of appreciative children (the girl in the foreground is celebrating her birthday), drawn by the music and the spectacle

Horrified onlookers in formal dress view dead woman and smoking gun on floor; vignettes of couple and portrait on left side. Date c1899

Ford V 8 saloon advertisement 1935
Advertisement for Ford Motor Company Limited, showing a smart, black new V-8 Saloon de Luxe arriving at a port, prompting all onlookers to wave in admiration. Date: 1935

LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin over pier, Walton, Essex
At 4pm on 19 August 1931 crowds of onlookers lined the pier and promenades at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, to watch the famous Graf Zeppelin fly along the Essex coastline

Bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens
The bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens, Paris - Henri Pol. Date: circa 1908

Istanbul, Turkey - First British troops arrive
The First British troops to enter Constantinople (Istanbul) at the end of the First World War in 1918. Date: 1918

Thessaloniki - General Sarrail
Thessaloniki - General Maurice-Paul-Emmanuel Sarrail (1856-1929) crossing a street with his French Admirals. The French Army of the Orient was despatched to Thessaloniki in October 1915 as part of

In and Around Westminster during the Royal Wedding
Some impressions in and around Westminster of the Royal Wedding. Some humorous sketches showing scenes in London mainly of spectators trying to find the best vantage point to see the royal wedding

Turkish Porters carry large barrel
Turkish Porters carrying a large strengthed barrel (possibly containing oil?) on two long yolks Date: circa 1900

The US Colours - 1919 Victory Parade
Victory Parade in London on 19th July 1919 - the march past of the US Colours Date: 1919

The Curate who saw red by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by the comic master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing an irate curate kicking the local vicar and upsetting his cup of tea, much to the shock of polite onlookers

Italian Contingent - 1919 Victory Parade
Victory Parade in London on 19th July 1919 - the march past of the Italian contingent Date: 1919

Departure of King Alexander of Serbia at Kotor
Departure of King Alexander I of Serbia at Kotor, Montenegro. He was to be assassinated in 1903. Date: circa 1900

Mexico, The Dam at San Luis Potosi
Mexico, The Opening of the Dam at San Luis Potosi Date: circa 1906

Rough Seas hit the Waterfront at Ramsgate, Kent Date: circa 1910s

Two ice skaters - one falling over
Quite from Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: " He does it with better grace, but I do it more natural." The perfect accompaniment to this humorous cartoon postcard depicting a suave

Nice, France - Battle of Flowers by car
A Bataille de Fleurs (battle of flowers) in Nice, France: the procession involves automobiles, taking over from the traditional horse carts

Test your Strength
A man tests his punch at a fairground sideshow, while some impressed onlookers gather round to watch. Date: 1950s

German Rifle Outing
Country outing of a German rifle club - music blares, the marksmen drink beer by the tankard, the onlookers wave and cheer, the girls admire, the dogs fight... Date: 1877

William Harvey lecturing on circulation
William Harvey (1578-1657), English physician, dissecting an animal during a lecture on the circulation of blood. By 1616 Harvey had dissected 80 species of animals

General Niko Laos Trikoupis imprisoned
Greco-Turkish War - 1919-1922 - General Niko Laos Trikoupis being led away by Turkish soldiers following the capture after the Greek surrender to the Turkish Cavalry at Karaja Hisar on August 1922

Imprisonment of General Digenis
Greco-Turkish War - 1919-1922 - General Digenis being led away by Turkish soldiers following the capture after the Greek surrender to the Turkish Cavalry at Karaja Hisar on August 1922

King of Greece visiting Rome
King Constantine I of Greece paying an official visit to Rome, Italy

Greece - Zakynthos - Arrival of dignitary
The arrival of an important dignitary at Zakynthos, Greece. The Theatre can be seen in the background

Escapologist - Charing Cross Road, London
A contortionist attempts to escape from a bound sack - Charing Cross Road, London. He is drawing quite a crowd as he attempts this feat

Viceregal Party at Irish International Exhibition
The Viceregal Party pass the Canadian Pavilion at the Irish International Exhibition at Dublin, Ireland

Luchon, Pyrenees, southern France - 87 miles south west of Toulous - famous for its thermal springs. Here, a patient crowd await the arrival of a parade, or a famous celebrity perhaps?

Trogir - Visit of Franz Joseph
Visit of Franz Joseph (1830 - 1916), the Austro-Hungarian Emperor to Trogir (Trogira) on 25th June 1891

Malta - University of Saint Francis Tour
A touring group from the University of Saint Francis, Indiana, USA with prop statues, being transported through the streets of Valletta, Malta

Chicago, USA - car smash
Chicago, USA - the rather spectacular wreck of a car crash, which appears to have come in close contact with a nearby tree (looking remarkably unscathed!)

Mexican Turkey Seller - the birds seem to be all attached to the sellers donkey in some fashion, although they seem still very much alive and kicking!

Chatham Prison Riots - Arrival of the Military
The Arrival of the Military at St Marys Convict Prison, St Marys Island, Chatham, to quell a disturbance amongst the inmates

The Jameson Raid: A Courtroom scene
A court room scene in the trial of Doctor Jameson and his officers at Bow Street, February 25th 1896. The prisoners from left to right are as follows: H.N Grenfell, K.J.F Smith, C.H Villiers, J

Snake Charmer - Tangiers, Morocco
An attentive crowd watching a rather wild-looking snake charmer. Amongst the onlookers is (interestingly) a British Naval officer smoking a pipe

Porters carrying a large barrel on two long yolks
Turkish Porters carrying a large strengthed barrel (possibly containing oil?) on two long yolks

Wandering Russian Shamen or Dervish riding a rather dishevelled horse with trained raven on a pole. Surrounded by a crowd of onlookers

Magician performing the cup and balls trick to a small crowd
Undated illustration of magician performing the cup and balls trick to a small crowd, entitled " Rien dan les mains rien dans les peches je ne vous trompe pas mais..." (a Paris chez Albert)

Magician performing the cup and balls trick to an assembled
Undated illustration of magician performing the cup and balls trick to an assembled crowd, entitled " Le Joueur de Gobelets". HPG/8/2/1 (xxxvi)"

Quebec Bridge, Canada - Centre section prior to collapse
The centre section of the Quebec Bridge being raised into position on 11th September 1916. This photograph was taken just prior to the span collapsing in a tragic construction accident which claimed

Japan - Mount Aso, the largest volcano in Japan and one of the largest active volcanos in the world. Asos pyroclastic flow deposits (welded tuff) have been used for bridge construction in the region

Switzerland - Watching Clock strike midday - Berne. The astronomical clock was built in the 16th century by Caspar Brunner

Ruins of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco
The ruins of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco after the fire of the 18th-20th April 1906

Constantinople - Pera District - a fire. Everything in Istanbul cooked over open charcoal or open wood fires and there were constant conflagrations in this district

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"Onlookers captivated by the beauty of nature as a garden guide meticulously extracts a weed from a perfectly manicured lawn. " "Crowds gather in anticipation at Romsey during the royal wedding of 1947, capturing the essence of joy and excitement in their faces. " "Heath Robinson's whimsical humor shines through as onlookers chuckle at his imaginative contraptions during the royal wedding of 1923. " "The thunderous roar fills the air as onlookers marvel at the sleek Calthorpe racing car zooming past with lightning speed. " "Amidst twinkling lights, onlookers stand in awe before the world's largest living Christmas tree, spreading holiday cheer in Wilmington. " "Hearts race and breaths are held as onlookers watch a fearless female Blondin gracefully conquer a tightrope high above their heads. " "A sense of wonderment fills the streets of London as motor buses make their debut in 1903, leaving onlookers amazed by this modern mode of transportation. " "Bodies twist and turn with gravity-defying moves while mesmerized onlookers witness breakdancers pushing boundaries and creating art through movement. "Nottingham Castle ablaze with flames evokes shock and disbelief among horrified onlookers witnessing its destruction unfold on October 10th, 1831. "As waves crash against Littlehampton Pier, curious onlookers soak up seaside serenity while enjoying picturesque views stretching out into infinity. "In an unexpected moment, croupiers reveal rare glimpses of emotion amidst intense gameplay, surprising both players and intrigued onlookers alike in 1927. "Admiralty Arch becomes a majestic backdrop to Princess Elizabeth's grand procession during her wedding day. Onlooking crowds basked in regal splendor.