Takes Collection (page 8)

Alto Horn (Wurlitzer)
Three upright alto horns from the Wurlitzer catalogue - professional, lyric and American - you pays your money and you takes your choice

Account Register
A clerk uses the Paragon Account Register which takes care of the entire transaction from the taking of the order to the collection of the account

Business Meeting / 1960S
A board meeting takes place. A group of men sit around the board table smoking and discussing various issues

Girl on Crutches / 1882
A young girl is assisted with her crutches as she takes her first tentative steps with them

Bashful model and six policemen
The Bashful Model. It takes six policemen to restrain a suspect long enough for him to be photographed

Fw Herschel / Telescope
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomer discovering the planet Uranus in 1781, while his sister Caroline Lucretia takes notes

Antoines Restaurant
Customers sit outside Antoines Restaurant, 40 Charlotte Street, Soho, London, and a waitress takes an order

Olympic Chariot Race Bc
A chariot race takes place, watched eagerly by a large crowd

GNOMON
The GNOMON of the ancient Babylonians : time is measured by how long it takes for the columns shadow to move from one point to the next

Lady Takes a Tumble / 1918
An elegant lady takes a rather less elegant tumble

Girl with Dog
A little girl in a fashionable lime green cloak and hat takes her little black dog for a walk

Teddy Goes to Bed 1914
Teddy is one of the toys this girl takes with her when she goes to bed with her candle on Christmas Eve, while Santa watches through the window

Ufos / Rome, Italy
Unnamed witnesses report a metallic UFO which takes off vertically like a rocket

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"Taking Flight: A Glimpse into Time and Travel" In a majestic display of engineering marvel, the Concorde in British Airways colors takes off, soaring through the skies with grace and power. Reminiscent of a bygone era, this passenger plane evokes memories of imperial grandeur. Transporting us back to medieval times, "Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry - September" captures the essence of an era where travel was reserved for nobility. The allure of exploration is palpable as we witness history unfold before our eyes. Stepping further into the past, a 1927 image portrays a Golliwog & Girl amidst changing societal norms. It serves as a reminder that progress has been made since then, but there is still work to be done. Returning to modernity, British Airways' Concorde G-BOAC gracefully takes off from Heathrow airport. Its sleek design and technological prowess redefine what it means to fly at supersonic speeds. Eros/Cupid Stothard's depiction reminds us that love knows no bounds when it comes to traversing distances. Whether by land or air, love finds its way across time and space. Concorde 204 G-BOAC showcases yet another breathtaking takeoff moment – an embodiment of human achievement reaching new heights in aviation history. The roaring twenties come alive with an image featuring a leggy secretary exuding confidence amidst societal change. This snapshot encapsulates both progress and challenges faced during those transformative years. Moving forward in time again brings us face-to-face with Angel Islington in the 1930s – an iconic landmark representing resilience and hope during challenging times. A glimpse into fox hunting accidents reminds us that even noble pursuits can have unexpected consequences; cautionary tales urging us to tread carefully on our journey towards progress. Finally, we witness Concorde 002 taking off from Filton on its maiden flight, a testament to human ingenuity and the pursuit of new frontiers.