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Excited Collection (#6)

"Captivating Moments

Background imageExcited Collection: Twelve o clock on New Years Eve outside St Pauls Cathedral, London, c1902 (1903)

Twelve o clock on New Years Eve outside St Pauls Cathedral, London, c1902 (1903)
Twelve O Clock on New Years Eve Outside St. Pauls Cathedral, c1902, (1903). From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Background imageExcited Collection: He could not refrain from shouting in triumph. c1918

He could not refrain from shouting in triumph. c1918. William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), as a boy. From Story-Lives of Great Scientists, by F. J. Rowbotham. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co

Background imageExcited Collection: Placing the Bridal Veil. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company

Placing the Bridal Veil. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Placing the Bridal Veil. Stereoscopic card detail

Background imageExcited Collection: Entering the New World, 1892. Artist: Charles Joseph Staniland

Entering the New World, 1892. Artist: Charles Joseph Staniland
Entering the New World, 1892. See the daystar of Liberty rise. Jewish refugees from Russia passing the colossal Statue of Liberty in New York harbour

Background imageExcited Collection: Motor racing, 1930

Motor racing, 1930. An MG on a banked section of track, possibly at Brooklands

Background imageExcited Collection: Running Dogs, 1853. Artist: Constant Troyon

Running Dogs, 1853. Artist: Constant Troyon
Running Dogs, 1853. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageExcited Collection: Mothers Day, Sunday 30th May 1943, 1943. Artist: Phili

Mothers Day, Sunday 30th May 1943, 1943. Artist: Phili
Mothers Day, Sunday 30th May 1943, 1943. Propaganda poster of the Vichy Government, 1943

Background imageExcited Collection: Worship in Russia, 1903

Worship in Russia, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th July 1903

Background imageExcited Collection: Children receiving New Years gifts, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani

Children receiving New Years gifts, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Children receiving New Years gifts, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1894

Background imageExcited Collection: The Duke and Duchess mobbed by crowds in Auckland, 1927, (1937)

The Duke and Duchess mobbed by crowds in Auckland, 1927, (1937)
The Duke and Duchess of York mobbed by crowds in Auckland, New Zealand, 1927, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Background imageExcited Collection: The Circus of Nero or the Circus of Caligula, Rome, (1901). Artist: Heilbronn

The Circus of Nero or the Circus of Caligula, Rome, (1901). Artist: Heilbronn
The Circus of Nero or the Circus of Caligula, Rome, (1901). A print from La Vie au Grand Air, December 1901

Background imageExcited Collection: Playmates, 1868. Artist: George Cochran Lambdin

Playmates, 1868. Artist: George Cochran Lambdin
Playmates, 1868

Background imageExcited Collection: New Years Day, Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer

New Years Day, Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
New Years Day, Paris, 1892. A woman buying toys for her children from a street stall. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 2nd January 1892

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11992055

Picture No. 11992055
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog outdoors Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11992054

Picture No. 11992054
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog outdoors Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11992053

Picture No. 11992053
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog outdoors Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11992052

Picture No. 11992052
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog outdoors Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11992051

Picture No. 11992051
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog outdoors Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11992050

Picture No. 11992050
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog outdoors Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11992048

Picture No. 11992048
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog outdoors Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11981563

Picture No. 11981563
Irish / Red Setter dog outdoors Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Father Christmas with children

Father Christmas with children
A Merry Xmas - Here is Every Joy! Three children in their nightwear aid Father Christmas in his delivery of presents by pulling on the belt of his cloak. Date: c.1920

Background imageExcited Collection: Waiting for Santa

Waiting for Santa -- three children and a doll in one bed. late 19th century

Background imageExcited Collection: Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Back

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Back the Footballers Daughter. circa 1930s

Background imageExcited Collection: Agnes Richardson, How glad we ll be to see you

Agnes Richardson, How glad we ll be to see you
Agnes Richardson, Darling, How glad we ll be to see you. 20th century

Background imageExcited Collection: Bank Holdiay Excursion

Bank Holdiay Excursion
Excited crowds surround horses and carriages full of boys and girls off on a Bank Holiday excursion from a working class area. Date: circa 1895

Background imageExcited Collection: Opening Xmas presents

Opening Xmas presents
Excited children on their bed opening presents on Christmas morning. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: 1913

Background imageExcited Collection: Santa handing out gifts

Santa handing out gifts
Santa giving presents out to excited children. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: 1909

Background imageExcited Collection: Christmas Morning 1919

Christmas Morning 1919
Impression of Christmas morning 1919 by H. M. Brock, the counterpart of an illustration done by H. M. Brocks brother, C. E. Brock of a Victorian Christmas morning in 1869

Background imageExcited Collection: Advertisement, Outspan Oranges

Advertisement, Outspan Oranges -- lets go out and buy some. 1952

Background imageExcited Collection: Three children and dog on a Christmas card

Three children and dog on a Christmas card
Three children and a dog on a Christmas card, admiring a decorated tree. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageExcited Collection: Illustration by Cecil Aldin, dogs at supper time

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, dogs at supper time
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Micky, Cracker and other dogs at supper time, waiting for their name to be called individually before they rush forward to their bowl of food. Date: 1927

Background imageExcited Collection: Preparing for Santa

Preparing for Santa
Excited boys the night before Xmas, getting ready for Santas visit. Artists: Alan Wright & Vernon Stokes Date: circa 1910

Background imageExcited Collection: Ciss gets excited (Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on ca

Ciss gets excited (Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on ca
Ciss gets excited. (Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on card). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Background imageExcited Collection: Boy at a sweet shop

Boy at a sweet shop
Excited young boy calling attention to a windowful of sweets. Date: circa 1912

Background imageExcited Collection: Crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London, WW1

Crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London, WW1
Crowds of people outside Buckingham Palace, London, on the night of the declaration of war against Germany. Inset is a photograph of the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VIII)

Background imageExcited Collection: The Prize Fight, 1814 and 1914

The Prize Fight, 1814 and 1914
Depictions of the Prize Fight, of 1814 (above) and of 1914 (below). In the earlier version there is as much fighting in the crowd as there is in the boxing ring. Date: July 1914

Background imageExcited Collection: Illustration, Jersey in Jail, squadrons overhead

Illustration, Jersey in Jail, squadrons overhead
Illustration, Jersey in Jail, with people excited to see British squadrons flying overhead, giving them hopes of liberation. Date: 1940-1945

Background imageExcited Collection: Punch and Judy Man

Punch and Judy Man
A excited crowd of children on the beach at Blackpool, Lancashire, England, following the Punch and Judy man, carrying his tent on his back, about to start the show. Date: early 1930s

Background imageExcited Collection: Dogs with Nurses

Dogs with Nurses
Three excited dogs being trained by nurses. Date: early 1930s

Background imageExcited Collection: Young Bather 1866 Oil canvas 51 1 / 4 x 38 1 / 4

Young Bather 1866 Oil canvas 51 1 / 4 x 38 1 / 4
Artokoloro

Background imageExcited Collection: Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) adult calling

Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) adult calling

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11770964

Picture No. 11770964
Dog Beagle puppy yawning with mouth open in wicker basket Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Picture No. 11769133

Picture No. 11769133
African Elephant females that just have been crossing the Chobe River rushed back into the water to welcome a juvenile straggler Chobe National Park, Botswana Date:

Background imageExcited Collection: Woman lying in the snow, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Woman lying in the snow, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Background imageExcited Collection: Walking the Dog

Walking the Dog
Happy dog going for walk

Background imageExcited Collection: Going to Bury Fair, 1750 (engraving)

Going to Bury Fair, 1750 (engraving)
XJF477746 Going to Bury Fair, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling to Bury St)




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"Captivating Moments: A Glimpse into the World of Excitement" Step back in time and immerse yourself in a collection of captivating moments that will leave you feeling exhilarated. From the Catford Evacuees finding solace amidst chaos to William McTaggart's enchanting "A Message from the Sea, 1883, " excitement knows no bounds. Witness the thrill as Scots Witches Prepare for their mystical rituals, while a Zeppelin over Cologne ignites both fear and awe. Delve into the whimsical realm of fairies at the New Moon, where magic dances under moonlit skies. Picture No. 11071698 transports us to Kings College students buzzing with anticipation as they embark on buses, ready to conquer new horizons. Tower Bridge in the 1940s stands tall witness to countless heart-pounding moments during wartime. But what happens when one grows bored with showgirls? Discover how restlessness fuels new adventures and electrifying experiences await just around the corner. Feel your adrenaline surge as Football at Barnet unfolds before your eyes – every goal celebrated with unbridled enthusiasm. Finally, join Brownies at the Harbour as they eagerly greet Tea Clipper Sea Maiden, their joy contagious like a spark igniting an inferno of excitement within you. These snapshots from history remind us that life is meant to be lived fully – embracing each moment with fervor and zest. So let these images transport you into realms where excitement reigns supreme; where ordinary becomes extraordinary; where hearts race and spirits soar.