Shocked Collection (#9)

Cause and Effect by Wallis Mills - tennis fashion cartoon
The new fashion for tennis shorts inspires one player to discard her dress and play in her underwear, much to the consternation and shock of some elderly female spectators. Date: 1931

Cartoon, Laugh It Off Annual
Cartoon in the Laugh It Off Annual -- Demobbed! and glad to be back on the old job, sir! An employee returned from the war sits in his office with a young woman on each knee

Discovery of the Adams mammoth, 1799
Discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia. A local chief spotted the creature, encased in transparent ice, on the banks of the river Lena in 1799

Young, desperate man wearing a shirt and a tie holding his hands over his ears, has 100-euro notes stuffed into his mouth

Young man wearing a suit holding his hand on his forehead, worried

Woman with surprised expression, posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Two women talking indoors

Crab bites a young boys toe
A rather Brattish looking young child getting his seaside comeuppance, as a crab takes a fancy to his big toe! Date: 1903

Hereward and Torfrida
Torfrida is shocked to to see the legendary fenland hero, Hereward

Roman youth aghast at modern amusements, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman youth aghast at modern amusements, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Be Not Amazed, Dear Mother! It Is Indeed Your Daughter Anne, 18th century (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Ninfas Sorprendidas Por Satiros, (Diana and Nymphs Surprised by Satyrs), 1639-1640, (c1934). Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Ninfas Sorprendidas Por Satiros, (Diana and Nymphs Surprised by Satyrs), 1639-1640, (c1934). Diana appears on far right of composition with her nymphs attacked by a group of satyrs in a forest

The Foreign Prince distinguishes himself, 1860. Artist: John Leech
The Foreign Prince distinguishes himself, 1860. From Plain or Ringlets?, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1860]

Assisted by Abdulla - The Ga-Ga Gallery, 1934. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - December 19, 1934. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1934]

Le plus scelerat des hommes, ordonne qu on te prepare un tombe, 1882-1884. (The most wicked of men orders that a tomb be prepared for you)

Gee Whiz. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Gee Whiz. Stereoscopic card detail

Fishing for Jack!!!. A fisherman makes an unexpected catch

Cartoon on a riding theme, 19th century. Just as he had with ineffable grace lifted his hat to greet the ladies, the horse went on his knees, and deposited the beau in a puddle at their feet

Well-a-day! Is this my son Tom!, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]

Illustration from the poem Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, 1726. Artist: William Hogarth
Illustration from the poem Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, 1726. Hudibras is a satrical poem about the various factions involved in the English Civil War

A wild fight involving harvesting implements, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th August 1902

An Eventful Baptism, 1901. A violent brawl breaks out between guests in a restaurant. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 8th September 1901

A Catholic priest is stabbed by a woman on the street, France, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
A Catholic priest is stabbed by a woman on the street, France, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th October 1897

Explosion of a letter bomb sent to Baron Alphonse de Rothschild, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Explosion of a letter bomb sent to Baron Alphonse de Rothschild, 1895. In August 1895 the chief clerk of Rothschild Freres bank was seriously injured when he opened a latter bomb intended to

Susanna and the Elders, c1614. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Susanna and the Elders, c1614

Four Courtiers, c1514-1557. Artist: Jacopo Pontormo
Four Courtiers, c1514-1557

Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece, (detail), 1324. Artist: Simone Martini
Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece, (detail), 1324. Lower left scene of the altarpiece: Child Falling from a Balcony. Found in the collection of the Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena

Head of a Lansquenet, c1545-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Head of a Lansquenet, c1545-1569. From the collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France

Christ Appearing to Saint Peter on the Appian Way, 1601-1602. Artist: Annibale Carracci
Christ Appearing to Saint Peter on the Appian Way, 1601-1602. The legend is that during Neros persecution of the Christians St Peter fled from Rome

In Battersea Park, 1911. An example of Darwinism in everday life. A nursemaid wheeling Master Jones, son of a famous cricketer, in his pram in Battersea Park, London

Chemical lecture, 1802. Artist: James Gillray
Chemical lecture; Scientific Researches! - New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! or - an Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air!, 1802

Ha, Ha! You Must Learn to Love Me, 1873. Cartoon from Punch London 1873, telling the British public that they must learn to love canned meat from Australia

Jesus and the money changers, c1860. Jesus, angrily overturning the tables of money changers and dealers and turning them out of the Temple in Jerusalem. From the Bible (Matthew 21). (London, c1860)

The Death of Romeo, 19th century. Illustration for William Shakespeares tragedy Romeo and Juliet, showing Friar Lawrence finding Romeos body. The play was first performed c1595

A elephant in the Pre-Catalan Cafe, Toulouse, France, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
A elephant in the Pre-Catalan Cafe, Toulouse, France, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 14th November 1891

The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. Artist: Honore Daumier
The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. From a private collection

Scene from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. Act V, scene 3: The Death of Romeo. Illustration for William Shakespeares tragedy Romeo and Juliet

Conscience makes Cowards!, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Conscience makes Cowards!, 1873. Mr Punch confronts a railway director. The director is emphatic that he would not imperil the lives of his wife

All in the Downs, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
All in the Downs, 1871. Edward Cardwell, Liberal Secretary for War during the period 1868-1874 is on the right facing a stout John Bull

Oxford in the Future, or the New Freshman, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
Oxford in the Future, or the New Freshman, 1865. The Navvy says Gallon O Audit Ale, Guv nor, Please. Is got I Blunt to Pay Vor n The Liberal MP, Lord Palmerston

Grand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. Artist: John Leech
Grand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. On 25th January 1859, the centenary of the birth of Robert Burns was celebrated with a Grand Burns Festival at Crystal Palace

Picture No. 12009769
Ginger Alley cat indoors at Christmas Date:

Picture No. 11982384
Ostrich portrait wearing a hoodie, open mouth Digital manipulation Date:

The Host Who Forgot To Approve The Dish by H M Bateman, this illustration shows a group of people about to have dinner, but the host has forgotten to approve the dish

Man hit by football on a greetings card
Man hit on the head by a football on a greetings card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Home Sweet Home - A Young wife invites her family to stay
Home Sweet Home - A pretty young wife invites her family (Ma, Pa and Sister Gertie - from Scotland)to stay, to the alarm of her careworn older husband, already holding the babies! Date: circa 1905

Notes on Etiquette - Greeted with a Kiss. Nothing more readily conduces to a pleasant visit than a kindly, hearty greeting. Date: 1908

Fantastic Adventures - The Singing Skulls
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, April 1945, featuring the story The Singing Skulls by Don Wilcox. Glamorous woman shocked by floating (and singing)

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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.