Shocked Collection (#12)

Billiards Illustrated - A Little Too Fine
A fisherman fly fishing in a Scottish Loch is thwarted in his attempts to land a sprightly salmon by his choice of fishing line, which appears to be far too thin

Nose To Nose
United States: c. 1969 A young woman is surprised to be nose to nose with a young man

Company Shocked At A Lady Getting Up To Ring The Bell, A Violent Disturbance In A Breakfast Parlor. A Woman Stands To Ring The Bell-pull While The Five Men At The Table React In Horror

Alchemical gold, 19th century
Alchemical gold. 19th-century artwork of an alchemist (centre) holding out a sample of molten gold. Either side, a man and woman look on in amazement

Belemnoid fossil C016 / 6308
Belemnoid fossil. This fossil has been fractured (shocked) by the asteroid impact that created the Nordlinger Ries crater 11.5 million years ago during the Miocene

Jekyll and Hyde story illustration, 1880s
Jekyll and Hyde story illustration. 1880s artwork illustrating the novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) by Scottish novelist Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894)

Human eye, infrared image C013 / 7322
MODEL RELEASED. Human eye, close-up infrared image. This is the right-hand eye of a 21-year-old man, with raised eyebrow and distended pupil

Columbia Theatre presents hilarious 3 act comedy Censored by Conrad Seiler It shocked Hollywood. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Censored at the Columbia Theatre, 135 O Farrell

Business Notes Illustrated - Receiving an Unexpected Rise A Gentleman is accidently lifted aloft by a warehouse crane outside a warehouse. Date: circa 1909

A Flimsy Excuse
A red-haired young thing wearing the skimpiest of red lingerie is shocked at the arrival of an unexpected visitor. Her dignity is little preserved by the thinest of see through drapes

Renan Photo
ERNEST RENAN French historian etc, author of a life of Christ which shocked many by portraying Jesus as human : photographed in 1890. Date: 1823-1892

Politician pelted with rotten eggs
A Politician (Juggins) is pelted with rotten eggs at a hustings. A clever play on words on this postcard from the Market Reports series

Tennis Illustrated - Comic Postcard - A Weak Return A Policeman aids a totally sozzled young gentleman to return to his abode into the rather shocked care of the housemaid. Date: circa 1903

The Novice: Anyhow, now I know which is reverse 1927
Young lady reverses her car into the back of a shop window. Date: 1927

Jack Sparrow shocked to find the nest empty
Jack Sparrow returns to the nest, and is shocked to find it empty. Date: 1937

Lady in Harem pants draws amazed reactions
A rotund lady draws breath (it appears she has been wound in to a VERY tight corset!) as she ascends some steep stares, but also draws gasps of astonishment from three gentleman

Boy on beach with Sea Mine
" Look what I ve found Mummie!" A small boy discovers a mine on the beach whilst making a sandcastle. His Mother is fainting in shock at this explosive discovery. Date: 1940s

Listening to the Banned by Kippa
Humorous illustration by Kippa featuring a group seated ready for after dinner evening entertainment, only to be shocked by a young woman reading aloud from a scandalous novel

Bulldog eats child
Addled Ads, Wanted section. " Bulldog for sale. Will eat anything - very fond of children." A maid looking alarmed as a bulldog has eaten a child in her care. Date: circa 1910s

Looking Appalled
Portrait photograph of an old lady looking appalled at something Date: 1960s

Dangerous fashions in the street
The dangers of impractical fashions in the street. The reintroduction of the trained skirt, even for walking dresses, proves inconvenient and possibly fatal! Date: 1871

Surprised woman

Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg
Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg (1876-1936) in 1909 with her children by her second husband, Grand Prince Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia; Maria (standing) and Kira

Captured frogs bid for Freedom
A young schoolboy in his full school uniform get a nasty surprise when the frog he has captured makes a daring bid for freedom, leaping out and away as soon as the airhole-added lid has been lifted

Zeppelingitis
A gentleman is shocked and alarmed at the sight of a large roll or ream of paper being delivered to the offices of The Graphic and The Bystander during WWI

Our Costly Arms
A recruiting sergeant is shocked to discover that a volunteer for the Army turns out to have a wife and eleven children and comments that he will cost as much as the Colonel in army pay

Pin-Up with Red Towel
Shocked blonde model wraps a red towel more tightly round her to protect her modesty from voyeuristic prying eyes

Drunken Sailors in Spain
The populace of Barcelona, Spain, are shocked by the behaviour of British sailors, who make too free with the local vino

Class Distinctions / Coal
DIGNITY ATTACKED " I say Guv ner, jest guv us a lift up with these here coals" A rather ridiculously-attired posh gentleman is shocked by a coalboys impish request

Mistletoe / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper invites some young ladies round to test out the mistletoe; his wife is so shocked, she drops the plum pudding

City Girl Bathing 1919
A group of mostly elderly villagers are shocked at a young Parisian womans bathing methods

Cigarette smoking woman gets into a compartment
A cigarette-smoking woman (a New Woman) joins a cigar smoker and a pipe smoker in a smoking compartment of a railway train. For some reason the men are shocked

Greedy Boy Bismarck
John Bull, no slouch himself when it comes to helping himself, is shocked at Bismarcks greed as he slices off New Guinea for himself

Trading in Human Heads
The trade in human heads - Maoris find the heads of their relatives among the dealers wares on board his ship

Chap Facing Bill 1922
A young man is shocked by the bill, though his companion doesn t seem too concerned

One-Piece Not Allowed
A young woman in a red one- piece bathing costume with lacing on the legs starts to remove the forbidden garment. From a time when the all in one costume seemed fast

Shocked Man 1930S
A man with dark hair looks shocked or even incredulous, as he reads something on a card he has picked up from a table

Carnival revellers in a Roman street
Carnival revellers in animal costumes in a Roman street, surrounding a rather distressed looking priest

Smoking the first cigarette
A young boy is encouraged to smoke his first cigarette by two older girls, while a shocked lady intrudes upon the scene

Female tramway car conductor, USA
A female tramway car conductor in a western American city. A man, in a hurry to get on board, looks rather shocked to see her

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"Shocked: A Journey Through Unforgettable Moments" Step into a world of unexpected surprises and jaw-dropping moments as we explore the essence of being shocked. From Billy Connolly's uproarious TV comedy to the exhilarating opening of the new water chute at Belle Vue Fairground and Gardens, prepare to be amazed. In the realm of cinema, Barbara Windsor's iconic scene in Carry On Camping leaves audiences gasping as she covers her breasts with her hands, while H. M. Bateman's Jurisprudence captures the shock on people's faces when faced with unforeseen circumstances. Even nature has its way of shocking us; witness geese expressing their discontent at the arrival of Michaelmas or Shani Wallis' captivating performance as Aladdin in October 1963. The element of surprise extends beyond living beings - delve into the fascinating world of Indri, an extraordinary species that will leave you astounded by its uniqueness. Travel back in time to 1927 when croupiers showed signs of emotion, breaking through their composed facade. And who can forget those seaside weather forecasts that warned us about strong-smelling fish? Dive deeper into curiosity as The Golliwoggs Bicycle Club finds itself surrounded by cannibals - a sight that defies expectations and challenges preconceived notions. Finally, let us not overlook how breaking bad news can send shockwaves through our lives, leaving us questioning everything we thought we knew. Join us on this captivating journey where shocks come from all directions - laughter-inducing comedians, thrilling fairground rides, unexpected film scenes, unpredictable wildlife encounters, astonishing performances and surprising cultural depictions. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience filled with gasps and wide-eyed wonderment.