Watch Collection (page 100)

Lightship at the Nore
Sail 47 miles down the Thames from London Bridge and you will run onto a sandbank unless you watch out for the Nore lightship which guards the estuary

Lady Golfer 1900
A lady golfer prepares to putt as two seated spectators watch

Frenzied Brazilians
The Portuguese watch the antics of the crazed (possibly drug-induced) native Brazilians

German Troops in Vosges
German troops march through the streets of a French town in the Vosges, north-east France, while the populace watch with apprehension

Keeping Watch, Trenches
Keeping watch from a German trench

Jh Speke / Hollyer / Southwl
JOHN HANNING SPEKE Traveller in Africa

Steam Ploughing Trial
A crowd of interested spectators come to watch the trial of a steam plough on the Grimsthorpe estate of Lord Willoughby d Eresby

The Bride Signs
The vicar and relatives watch as the bride signs the register, the official end to her unmarried state

Watch Tower - Maiden Way
The ruins of a watch tower on the heather-strewn moorland of the Maiden Way, between Garrigill and Hadrians Wall

Burning the Guy / 1848
A large group of boys gather around the bonfire to watch their guy, which has been suspended from a tree, disappear in the flames

Comm Dell arte / Orlandin
Orlandin & Fiuma: he wishes to carry her off, but her tutor is at hand to watch over her

P Piper Takes Children
The townsfolk watch the children follow the Pied Piper out of the town. They had refused to pay the Piper his fee for ridding the town of rats

Meyerbeer / Prophete / 3
The audience at the Paris Opera watch the dramatic scene in Act Four, where John of Leyden, claiming divine origin, is about to be crowned when he is recognised by his mother

Landing the Shore End
The locals watch with interest as the shore end of the cable is landed at Foilhummerum Bay, Port Magee, Ireland

Cable Passing Out
The cable passes out from the hold of the Great Eastern onto the deck where it is paid out : a team of crewmen keep constant watch to make sure it runs smoothly

A Young Clockmaker
Young Fred is the fourth in line as watch-repairer at the Fred W.Jensen shop. His Great- Grandfather proudly shows his aptitude and skill with clocks to all his customers!

Bois De Boulogne 1890
People in the Bois de Boulogne watch others boating on the water

London Gamblers / Dore
Men and women of dubious character watch a card game in a dimly lit interior

West African Game: Warry
A crowd gathers to watch two people play the West African game of wharri

Toys / Russia / Tops / C19Th
A crowd gathers to watch a spinning top being spun

ICE SKATER 1924-5
A fashionable woman and her child watch an ice skater

January Skating 1788
Genteel ladies stand and watch ice skating in January

Crowd at a Horse Race
A crowd, one man in particular who is wearing glasses and has a pair of binoculars round his neck, watch expectantly as the horses approach the finish

Boys in Tartan C1895
Boys in various tartans: Fife, Black Watch, Royal Stewart

Man propositions a woman on the street
He: May I protect you from the sun, senorita She (to herself): Is it me or my watch hes after Date: 1878

Renaux, Paillette
Two tastefully dressed French aviators - Renaux and Paillette - watch the goings- on at the Nantes Aviation Week

Racial / Burma Women 19C
Children watch a shadow theatre - their dog seems equally entertained !

London Shoppers 1908
London shoppers during the sales

ASCOT 1904
The brilliant scene at Ascot on Gold Cup Day when those privileged to be admitted to the Royal Enclosure watch the races in the presence of Royalty Itself !

Ponchielli / Ferrari
AMILCARE PONCHIELLI the Italian opera composer, best known for La Gioconda of 1876

Treasure Island / Bill
Captain Bill keeps watch: " All day he hung round the cove, or upon the cliffs, with a brass telescope."

Jesus Ascends / Fouquet
Mary and the apostles watch in amazement as Jesus returns to Heaven

Robert Browning Lehmann
ROBERT BROWNING the English poet in later life

C16 Alarm Watch
An early ALARM WATCH : the small inside dial regulates the alarm

Pocket Sun Dial
The POCKET SUN-DIAL - a precursor of the pocket watch - let the suns light pass through a small hole to reach a dial marked on the inside rim

Social / Royal Barge 1914
Englands social elite watch the Royal Barge as it passes by during the Henley Regatta

Boy in Best Clothes 1880
Boy wearing an Eton suit comprised of short single- breasted jacket & waistcoat with roll collar, light grey trousers, white Eton collar & narrow bowtie & a top hat

Costume / Photo by Sparham
A man in a suit of dark coloured lounging jacket & waistcoat, lighter coloured trousers, stiff collar & necktie & bowler hat. His watch chain is also visible

Tweed Jacket / Photo 1880S
Young man wearing a tweed lounging jacket & matching waistcoat, his shirt has a soft turned down collar, his necktie is loosely tied

Union Pacific Construct
Native Americans watch with mixed feelings as the Union Pacific extends its track into the western territories

Male Type / Bourgeois 1882
A prosperous and self- satisfied French bourgeois

Children Watch Snow 1929
Two little girls and their mother look out through the window as the snow falls

Costume Photo Man 1860S
Victorian man wearing a frock coat, double-breasted waistcoat with roll collar, cravat with diamond design, trousers & top hat. His watch chain is also visible

Mother Dressing / Daughter
Mother dresses for dinner with the help of a maid, while her daughter is allowed to watch

Mother & Children C1883
Mother welcomes her son home from school, while his two sisters sit on their ponies and watch

BABY & PAPAs WATCH 1890
A toddler is fascinated by Papas watch

Social / Tsar at Ball 1893
Tsar Alexander III and the Tsarina watch the Quadrille d Honneur - HIS honour - at a ball at the French Embassy, St Petersburg

Dandy (Williams) 1818
A beau adds the final touches to his toilet, surrounded by garments including pantaloons, a corset, top boots & bicorne hat. His shirt frill & watch seals are enormous

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Timeless Elegance: From the intricate Kinecar to the precision of Rolex, watches have always been a symbol of sophistication and style. In 1937, Rolex introduced their precision watches, setting a new standard in horology. A glimpse into the past reveals an enchanting advertisement from 1931, showcasing the allure of a Rolex wrist watch. The magic of Verdi's opera captivated audiences in 1953, as they watched with bated breath. Transported to Britain in 1903, we witness a thrilling game of bowls where spectators eagerly follow every move. The joyous melody played by a brass band mesmerizes young boys who can't help but watch in awe. Inspired by Dante's vision of angels, time seems suspended as heavenly beings grace our imagination through artistry and craftsmanship. Amsterdam's Night Watch stands tall as an iconic masterpiece that commands attention even today. Another timeless advertisement from Rolex reminds us that these wristwatches are more than just accessories; they are heirlooms passed down through generations. Stepping into Reading Signal Works' Clock Shop in 1969 takes us on a journey through time itself – reminding us to cherish each passing moment. In moments etched forever in history, such as Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding day, all eyes were fixed on their wrists adorned with exquisite timepieces – symbols of love and commitment for eternity. Nature too holds its own captivating spectacle as we observe meerkats perched on the edge of Ntwetwe salt pan – vigilant guardians keeping track of time amidst vast landscapes. Whether it be innovation or tradition, art or nature - there is something truly captivating about watching life unfold second by second.