Fore Collection (#3)

HMS Vindictive, converted to an aircraft carrier
HMS Vindictive, former British Hawkins class heavy cruiser, after conversion to an aircraft carrier in 1918. Flying off platform fore, flying on deck aft. Date: 1918

Rene Fraser on the fore-deck of Medusa
Rene Fraser on the fore-deck, (double skin mahogany), of Medusa

The Japanese Admiral Togo onboard Mikasa
Photographs showing Admiral Togo on his flag-ship " Mikasa", including an image of the fore-deck showing the great barbette guns. Date: 1905

Assorted Terriers 1800
Standing: Black & Tan or Manchester Left: English White Bull Fore: Bedlington/Skye or Cairn Rear: Fox/Russell/Sealyham Date: 1800

Allegory Triumph Heresy St Domenic Fore 1650-60
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The New War Ship of the British Navy, H. M
The New War Ship of the British Navy, H.M.s. Inflexible: Looking over the Turret from the Fore Bridge: Sighting the Guns from the Manholes in the Turret, 1882

Torpedo Gun Boat, Dynamo Room in the Fore Part of the Vessel, 1888 Engraving

Fores Contrasts: The Guard of 1832, The Guard of 1852, engraved by John Harris
XYC208283 Fores Contrasts: The Guard of 1832, The Guard of 1852, engraved by John Harris (1811-65) 1852 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Alken

Prow Of The Queen Mary
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Prow Of The Queen Mary, Showing The Mooring Ropes In The Foreground With A Small Crowd On The Fore Deck Dock Port. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

St Giles Cripplegate Church, London
St Giles-without-Cripplegate Church, London. One of the few medieval churches left in the City of London, having survived the Great Fire of 1666

Fore Court, Luna Park, Coney Island, New York, USA Date: circa 1905

Torpedo Gun Boat, Dynamo Room in the Fore Part of the Vessel, 1888 Engraving

Fore Street, Totnes, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Silhouette of a golfing scene, showing two men and a caddy on the green. The golfer on the right has just teed off

The Brutus Stone, 51 Fore Street, Devon, England. According to medieval mythology, Totnes is where the defeated Trojans settled, led by their Prince, Brutus. Date: circa 1170 BC

HMS Severn off the coast of German East Africa, WW1
The British Humber class monitor, HMS Severn, off the coast of German East Africa during the First World War. The fore 6 inch gun can be seen during preparations for the attack on the German cruiser

Bomb damage in London - Fore Street Date: circa 1943

George Robey / Cock 1906
GEORGE ROBEY Music hall entertainer Date: 1906

Hornet Robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) adult, cleaning forelegs, resting on twig, England

Forefoot of a common shrew, SEM
Forefoot of a common shrew (Sorex araneus), scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This shrew is a small mammal that is commonly found in woodlands, grasslands and hedgelands of Britain

On the deck of the Medusa
A smiling woman polishes a piece of brass fitting on the fore deck of a boat at Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex

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Some foursome. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Fore Street, Hatfield Hertfordshire, in which James, 2nd Marquis of Salisbury, first experimented with wood block paving, a pioneer in this type of road surfacing

Tudor Costume Early C16
Two French noblemen. Note the low cut doublets which reveal the shirts which are drawn tight at the neck - a fore-runner of the ruff, also the duck-bill shoes

Dutch Trading Vessels
A fine engraving of Dutch trading vessels, showing the distinctive rounded hull, and elaborate carvings both fore and aft

Dublin from the North
A view of the City of Dublin seen from the north showing hills in the background and two windmills in the fore ground

Paris / Aerial View 1871
aerial view just before the Commune; the caption states that the facade of the Tuileries Palace, in the fore- ground, has just been reported destroyed

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Fore! A journey through time and places, where hints of history and leisure intertwine. From Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy's fateful encounter at Trafalgar to the serene greens of golf courses, the word 'fore' echoes in various contexts. In the realm of sports, it signifies both caution and excitement as golfers shout it to warn others of an errant shot. Cotton's book on golfing techniques reminds us that this term has been ingrained in the sport for centuries. Meanwhile, a captivating photograph from 1907 showcases a pioneering woman confidently swinging her club, challenging societal norms. Venturing into geographical landscapes, we stumble upon Fore Street in Beer, Devon—a quaint English village where tradition meets coastal charm. Further inland lies Totnes in England with its historic Henri Grace a Dieu shipyard—an emblem of naval prowess. The significance extends beyond borders as Salters Hall London becomes a hub for knowledge exchange among chemists while Hertford stands witness to moments frozen in time during 1921. Artistic expressions also find their place within these diverse references. Fores Contrasts captures engravings by John Harris showcasing how technology transformed transportation over two decades—evolving from The Driver of 1832 to The Driver of 1852. Even wartime production finds connection with 'fore, ' as Boeing B-29s take flight from Air Force Factory 56 or Boein—a testament to industrial might during critical times. As we wander further across Britain's landscape, Fore Street emerges again—this time nestled within Chard's vibrant streetscape in Somerset. And finally, our journey concludes at Fore Abbey in Co. Westmeath—a hauntingly beautiful ruin that whispers stories lost to time. Through these glimpses into history and culture spanning centuries and continents, 'fore' reveals itself as more than just a simple exclamation—it encapsulates tales waiting to be discovered.