Time Collection (page 14)

Letchworth: The Agricultural Belt (b/w photo)
8638969 Letchworth: The Agricultural Belt (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agricultural Belt)

Do You Know: Why "beefeaters"? (colour litho)
8668123 Do You Know: Why "beefeaters"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why "beefeaters")

Do You Know: How far does shaving date back? (colour litho)
8668113 Do You Know: How far does shaving date back? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How far does shaving date back)

Leierkasten Mit Tanzpuppen / Barrel Organ with Dancing Puppets (colour litho)
8666228 Leierkasten Mit Tanzpuppen / Barrel Organ with Dancing Puppets (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leierkasten Mit Tanzpuppen)

The Save-time Postcard (litho)
8656911 The Save-time Postcard (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Save-time Postcard. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Road Testing (colour litho)
8657518 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Road Testing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road Testing)

Story of Sand: "Footprints on the sands of time" (colour litho)
8659652 Story of Sand: "Footprints on the sands of time" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Tis an old dial, dark with many a stain" (colour litho)
8627506 "Tis an old dial, dark with many a stain" (colour litho) by Rawlings, Alfred (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Tis an old dial)

Time (engraving)
8634856 Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time. Illustration for Good Words for 1870.); © Look and Learn

Time for Reflection (litho)
8670300 Time for Reflection (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time for Reflection)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669756 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bank of England Picket (colour photo)
8668606 The Bank of England Picket (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bank of England Picket)

The ship's bell (colour photo)
8668586 The ship's bell (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ship's bell)

Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat (litho)
8661368 Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat)

Chained Bible in time of King Henry VIII (engraving)
8665232 Chained Bible in time of King Henry VIII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chained Bible in time of King Henry VIII)

Female portrait, Cortina d'Ampezzo
3568088 Female portrait, Cortina d'Ampezzo by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1961 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Group sunning in deck chairs, Cortina d'Ampezzo
3568084 Group sunning in deck chairs, Cortina d'Ampezzo by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1959 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Group portrait with a white bear, symbol of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno
3568056 Group portrait with a white bear, symbol of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1943 Photographer)

The post office in Sydney
3561628 The post office in Sydney by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sydney, Australia / Oceania 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Rathaus of Passau
3570438 The Rathaus of Passau by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Passau, Germany 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: XIV -XV secc. 1662, XIX sec)

Sfatului House (Council House) in Kronstadt (now Brasov)
3570405 Sfatului House (Council House) in Kronstadt (now Brasov) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Brasov, Romania 1880-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: XV-XVI secc)

The Rathaus in Wurzburg
3570385 The Rathaus in Wurzburg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Wurzburg, Germany 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: XIII sec)

Ice sculpture, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno
3562851 Ice sculpture, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1950 ca)

The Ratusz (municiple) building in Brzeg, Poland, built by the architect, Jacob Pahr
3569814 The Ratusz (municiple) building in Brzeg, Poland, built by the architect, Jacob Pahr by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Brzeg, Poland 1920-1930 ca)

Land entrance to the Arsenal in Venice. On the left the fifteenth century portal
3572388 Land entrance to the Arsenal in Venice. On the left the fifteenth century portal. On the right the entrance from the canal flanked by two seventeenth century towers by Unknown photographer

Night view of the Post Office Building in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in Trieste
3575794 Night view of the Post Office Building in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in Trieste by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Trieste 1935 ca)

View of Sant'Agnese Field in Venice after a snowfall
3568876 View of Sant'Agnese Field in Venice after a snowfall. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Saint'Agnese field, Venice 1950-1960 ca)

People gathered in London for the coronation of Edward VII; Stereoscopic photograph
3568445 People gathered in London for the coronation of Edward VII; Stereoscopic photograph; (add.info.: England, London, Great Britain 1902 Date of Artwork: 1858 Photographer: Kilburn)

Clepsydra: Water Clock
5311780 Clepsydra: Water Clock; (add.info.: Clepsydra: in which the escapement was operated by the weight of water in different tanks. Dated 1664.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting Old Father Time with his scythe and hourglass, 19th century
5311222 An engraving depicting Old Father Time with his scythe and hourglass, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1891); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an electric time-ball fitted on the Royal Observatory at Edinburgh, 19th century
5311160 An engraving depicting an electric time-ball fitted on the Royal Observatory at Edinburgh, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG

Butterfield dial for latitude 40 degrees, with magnetic compass Silver instrument, 18th century (silver)
MMM5474088 Butterfield dial for latitude 40 degrees, with magnetic compass Silver instrument, 18th century (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case. Silver instrument, 1700-1720, by John Rowley ()
MMM5474069 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case. Silver instrument, 1700-1720, by John Rowley (?), 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (open), for latitude 5 degrees, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473981 Diptych sundial (open), for latitude 5 degrees, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory) by Reinmann, Paul (1557-1609); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, open, with magnetic compass
MMM5474564 Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, open, with magnetic compass, c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory)
MMM5474553 Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France)

Latitude 49 degree sundial and magnetic compass, with lid, 17th century (copper and ivory)
MMM5470060 Latitude 49 degree sundial and magnetic compass, with lid, 17th century (copper and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal sundial, equinox ring, for latitude 0-90 degrees. Copper object by William Parsons (1800-1867)
MMM5470057 Universal sundial, equinox ring, for latitude 0-90 degrees. Copper object by William Parsons (1800-1867), 19th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal solar and lunar dial, c.1577 (copper and glass)
MMM5469120 Horizontal solar and lunar dial, c.1577 (copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Horizontal solar and lunar dial)

Compass with tilting dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, c.1750-1800 (copper)
MMM5469092 Compass with tilting dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, c.1750-1800 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Compass with tilting dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees)

Diptych dial, for latitude 50 degrees, with magnetic compass and engraved table, as well as some decorations
MMM5469020 Diptych dial, for latitude 50 degrees, with magnetic compass and engraved table, as well as some decorations, 1733 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan
BEN5478758 Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise
MMM5473302 Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise)

Sun dial and magnetic compass, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel instrument, c.1750-1800 (silver and enamel)
MMM5470453 Sun dial and magnetic compass, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel instrument, c.1750-1800 (silver and enamel); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, engraved upper part. Ivory and copper instrument, c.1580 (ivory and copper)
MMM5470447 Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, engraved upper part. Ivory and copper instrument, c.1580 (ivory and copper) by Ducher, Hans (fl.1574); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial with universal equinoxial ring for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved indications, c.1635 (brass)
MMM5470435 Sundial with universal equinoxial ring for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved indications, c.1635 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Electric master clock, between 1852-93
MMM5470212 Electric master clock, between 1852-93; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Electric master clock, between 1852 and 1893)

Polarized sundial, for latitude 51 degrees. Wooden instrument and selenite, c.1848 (wood and selenite)
MMM5470150 Polarized sundial, for latitude 51 degrees. Wooden instrument and selenite, c.1848 (wood and selenite) by Wheatstone, Charles (1802-75); National Maritime Museum, London

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"Time: A Tapestry of Moments and Memories" From the resonating chimes of church bell ringers to the synchronized precision of L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, time weaves its intricate threads through history. It marks milestones like Roger Bannister's triumphant mile run, etching his name in sporting legend. In 1931, a Rolex wristwatch advertisement captured the essence of elegance and reliability that transcends generations. Meanwhile, HMS Exeter's arrival at Plymouth during the Second World War in 1940 stood as a testament to courage and resilience amidst chaos. Tracing back further in time, Viking Britain maps reveal their indelible mark on our shores while Roman God Janus symbolizes time's duality - looking both forward and backward simultaneously. Sir Robert Peel's influence around 1846 shaped an era with lasting impact. The Clock in Westport stands tall as a guardian of moments passed by, whispering tales from County Mayo. Borley Rectory in the 1890s evokes mystery and intrigue within its haunted walls. A Vanitas Still Life painting reminds us that time is fleeting; it urges us to seize every precious second before it slips away like sand through an hourglass. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race epitomizes competition against time itself - where speed becomes paramount for victory. Through these glimpses into various epochs across continents, we realize that time is not merely measured but experienced. It binds humanity together as we navigate life's tapestry with each tick-tock echoing our shared journey through eternity.