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Hour Collection (#7)

"Capturing the essence of time, the 'hour' takes us on a nostalgic journey through history

Background imageHour Collection: Pastel I

Pastel I
Christophe Staelens

Background imageHour Collection: Time measurement: 18th century oil clock

Time measurement: 18th century oil clock
GIA4779264 Time measurement: 18th century oil clock. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time measurement: 18th century oil clock.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background imageHour Collection: The Evening Hour (oil on panel)

The Evening Hour (oil on panel)
1197456 The Evening Hour (oil on panel) by Plassan, Antoine Emile (1817-1903); 27x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plassan, Antoine Emile (1817-1903)); Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageHour Collection: The Hero of the Hour, (oil on canvas)

The Hero of the Hour, (oil on canvas)
658984 The Hero of the Hour, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); 93x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hero of the Hour. Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). Oil on canvas

Background imageHour Collection: A Leisure Hour, 1881 (oil on canvas)

A Leisure Hour, 1881 (oil on canvas)
822760 A Leisure Hour, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 56x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Leisure Hour. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageHour Collection: I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, Revelation XIV, 6, 7 (engraving)

I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, Revelation XIV, 6, 7 (engraving)
5218286 I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, Revelation XIV, 6, 7 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHour Collection: The Ten Virgins (colour litho)

The Ten Virgins (colour litho)
3651472 The Ten Virgins (colour litho) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ten Virgins)

Background imageHour Collection: The Last Cab (colour litho)

The Last Cab (colour litho)
3642835 The Last Cab (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Cab. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHour Collection: Bank of England, London (coloured photo)

Bank of England, London (coloured photo)
3642648 Bank of England, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHour Collection: German sixteenth century hour glass (engraving)

German sixteenth century hour glass (engraving)
6009710 German sixteenth century hour glass (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German sixteenth century hour glass, copper stand with iron bracket)

Background imageHour Collection: Study for The Hours (mixed media on gessoed panel)

Study for The Hours (mixed media on gessoed panel)
6331028 Study for The Hours (mixed media on gessoed panel) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 74x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHour Collection: An hour of this sport will suffice to fill a good-sized basket (litho)

An hour of this sport will suffice to fill a good-sized basket (litho)
6026063 An hour of this sport will suffice to fill a good-sized basket (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHour Collection: The Explosion on the Regents Canal (engraving)

The Explosion on the Regents Canal (engraving)
1053162 The Explosion on the Regents Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Explosion on the Regents Canal)

Background imageHour Collection: The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving)

The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving)
1048918 The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor)

Background imageHour Collection: The French in Madagascar, the Arrest and Imprisonment of the Reverend G A Shaw (engraving)

The French in Madagascar, the Arrest and Imprisonment of the Reverend G A Shaw (engraving)
1044497 The French in Madagascar, the Arrest and Imprisonment of the Reverend G A Shaw (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Madagascar)

Background imageHour Collection: 'A punting we will go', a bad quarter of an hour (litho)

"A punting we will go", a bad quarter of an hour (litho)
959162 " A punting we will go", a bad quarter of an hour (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A punting we will go", a bad quarter of an hour)

Background imageHour Collection: Twilight at sea off the Coast of Portugal, Latitude 40 29 N, Longitude 10 0 W (chromolitho)

Twilight at sea off the Coast of Portugal, Latitude 40 29 N, Longitude 10 0 W (chromolitho)
967842 Twilight at sea off the Coast of Portugal, Latitude 40 29 N, Longitude 10 0 W (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHour Collection: 1064504

1064504

Background imageHour Collection: England versus Australia at the Oval (engraving)

England versus Australia at the Oval (engraving)
1062873 England versus Australia at the Oval (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: England versus Australia at the Oval)

Background imageHour Collection: Three Men in a Punt, to Say Nothing of the Lunch, the Story of a Quarter of an Hour (chromolitho)

Three Men in a Punt, to Say Nothing of the Lunch, the Story of a Quarter of an Hour (chromolitho)
1064189 Three Men in a Punt, to Say Nothing of the Lunch, the Story of a Quarter of an Hour (chromolitho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Men in a Punt)

Background imageHour Collection: Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment (litho)

Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment (litho)
1090718 Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment)

Background imageHour Collection: An Hour-glass of the Sixteenth Century, -French Work (engraving)

An Hour-glass of the Sixteenth Century, -French Work (engraving)
668330 An Hour-glass of the Sixteenth Century, -French Work (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Hour-glass of the Sixteenth Century, -French Work)

Background imageHour Collection: Bars to Wedlock (engraving)

Bars to Wedlock (engraving)
2776998 Bars to Wedlock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bars to Wedlock. Illustration for Punch, 8 September 1877.); Look and Learn / George Collection

Background imageHour Collection: Comic postcard, Woman waiting in a car - and a horse! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman waiting in a car - and a horse! Date: 20th century

Background imageHour Collection: Hour of the Hare [6am] (U no koku), from the series

Hour of the Hare [6am] (U no koku), from the series
2969347 Hour of the Hare [6am] (U no koku), from the series The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki), c.1794 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Background imageHour Collection: Poster, International Air Races, St Louis, USA, 1-2-3 October 1923. Date: 1923

Poster, International Air Races, St Louis, USA, 1-2-3 October 1923. Date: 1923

Background imageHour Collection: Rush hour in Regent Street, London

Rush hour in Regent Street, London
Passengers wait in the rain for buses during rush hour in Londons Regent Street. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageHour Collection: Policeman on traffic duty, London

Policeman on traffic duty, London
Policeman directs traffic in Central London during rush hour. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHour Collection: Hurrying to the office, Knightsbridge, London

Hurrying to the office, Knightsbridge, London
Workers hurry to get to their offices in Knightsbridge, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHour Collection: Rush hour traffic, Hyde Park Corner, London

Rush hour traffic, Hyde Park Corner, London
Rush hour traffic at Hyde Park Corner, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHour Collection: Early morning on a Paris boulevard

Early morning on a Paris boulevard
A Paris boulevard during early morning rush hour. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHour Collection: Buses queue in rush hour, Central London

Buses queue in rush hour, Central London
London buses in a queue in Central London during the rush hour. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageHour Collection: The Frolic Hour

The Frolic Hour. Playtime with mother

Background imageHour Collection: Photograph of a couple entering the 1343rd hour

Photograph of a couple entering the 1343rd hour
Photograph of a very fatiqued couple entering the 1343rd hour in Chicagos dance marathon, 1931 Date: 1931

Background imageHour Collection: Society News, Tatler 1928

Society News, Tatler 1928
In the Society News of the Passing Hour! Lady Mary Scott and Lord Burghley (who are engaged), and the Duchess of Buccleuch at Langholm Lodge; Mr

Background imageHour Collection: Sketch of Hour Glass PH, Kensington, London

Sketch of Hour Glass PH, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Hour Glass

Background imageHour Collection: Photograph of Hour Glass PH, Kensington, London

Photograph of Hour Glass PH, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageHour Collection: Sketches from M Detailles Studio (engraving)

Sketches from M Detailles Studio (engraving)
1107568 Sketches from M Detailles Studio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from M Detailles Studio)

Background imageHour Collection: Scene in a Parisian office during the lunchbreak, c. 1830 (colour engraving)

Scene in a Parisian office during the lunchbreak, c. 1830 (colour engraving)
CHT268793 Scene in a Parisian office during the lunchbreak, c.1830 (colour engraving) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1779-1877) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHour Collection: Belgian Headstones Houthulst Belgian Military Cemetery

Belgian Headstones Houthulst Belgian Military Cemetery
This War Cemetery is maintained by the War Graves Department of the Belgian MOD. It is on the edge of the Houthulst forest which Napoleon called he key to the Low Countries

Background imageHour Collection: 2nd Worcesters Memorial, Geluveld Mill

2nd Worcesters Memorial, Geluveld Mill
This commemorates the famous battle of 31 October 1914 when the Worcesters, together with the 1st South Wales Borderers, stopped a German attack that was close to breaking through to Ypres

Background imageHour Collection: Furniture first empire: pendulum in golden bronze representing Diogene looking for a man

Furniture first empire: pendulum in golden bronze representing Diogene looking for a man
JLJ4671572 Furniture first empire: pendulum in golden bronze representing Diogene looking for a man made by Claude Galle (1759-1815) for the 1806 exhibition

Background imageHour Collection: Use of a device to calculate the time in relation to the stars at night (astrolabe

Use of a device to calculate the time in relation to the stars at night (astrolabe
GIA4731005 Use of a device to calculate the time in relation to the stars at night (astrolabe) - Cosmographia de Pietro Apiano, Paris 1551

Background imageHour Collection: Sculpture: The angel of the dial on the south facade of the Cathedrale Notre Dame

Sculpture: The angel of the dial on the south facade of the Cathedrale Notre Dame
JLJ4612269 Sculpture: The angel of the dial on the south facade of the Cathedrale Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) in Chartres (Eure et Loir), France by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral

Background imageHour Collection: Photomontage: Still life of watch dials

Photomontage: Still life of watch dials
XEE4414644 Photomontage: Still life of watch dials.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photomontage: Still life of watch dials.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background imageHour Collection: The problem of the time: Orbis Terrea, the spindle, solar clock

The problem of the time: Orbis Terrea, the spindle, solar clock
LSE4108633 The problem of the time: Orbis Terrea, the spindle, solar clock, clock of Aroum Al Racshid, Gerbert invents the Foliot, clock of Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci) - engraving, deb

Background imageHour Collection: Pendulum that marks true time - in 'Encyclopedie Diderot et d

Pendulum that marks true time - in "Encyclopedie Diderot et d
LSE4108639 Pendulum that marks true time - in " Encyclopedie Diderot et d Alembert", 18th century, Bibl. de l Academie des sciences, Paris

Background imageHour Collection: Pleasant Hours in the House Lucullus, 1977 (oil on canvas)

Pleasant Hours in the House Lucullus, 1977 (oil on canvas)
989593 Pleasant Hours in the House Lucullus, 1977 (oil on canvas) by Boulanger, Gustave Clarence Rodolphe (1824-88); 70x102 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleasant Hours in the House Lucullus)




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"Capturing the essence of time, the 'hour' takes us on a nostalgic journey through history. From Muffin the Mule to a policeman on a BSA motorcycle in London, each image tells its own story. " "Intriguingly, a Brooklands Race Poster and Le Mans Poster remind us of the adrenaline-fueled hours spent at these iconic racing events. " "Transporting us back to Hitchin, Herts in the 1940s, we witness both moments of resilience during wartime and leisurely pursuits like The 24-hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill in 1892. " "The imposing presence of HMS RODNEY evokes images of strength and power as it sails through uncharted waters. " "Fleet Street in the swinging 1960s paints a vibrant picture of bustling journalists working against the clock to deliver breaking news stories. " "A. W. Wilson's captivating photograph captures rush hour at a London tube station, showcasing the daily hustle and bustle that defines city life. " "Hitchin, Herts once again graces our collection with memories from yesteryears - this time highlighting its charm during World War II era alongside an advertisement for Imperial Airways that promises exotic destinations within hours reach. " "And finally, Brixton Prison stands as an enduring symbol reminding us that even behind bars, every hour counts towards redemption and change under Mayhew's watchful eye.