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Spectators Collection (#6)

"Spectators: A Tapestry of Time and Place" The Orrery by Joseph Wright

Background imageSpectators Collection: Mr Greens 100th balloon ascent

Mr Greens 100th balloon ascent from the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, London. 14 May 1832

Background imageSpectators Collection: Sea Girt, New Jersey

Sea Girt, New Jersey
Spectators Watching Donkey Going in Sea. Spectators on beach watching a donkey enter the surf at Sea Girt N.J

Background imageSpectators Collection: Front cover, Derby Supplement

Front cover, Derby Supplement
The front cover of the Derby Supplement, with vignettes of Lady James Douglas and Lord Woolavington at the top, and a reproduction of a painting by Alfred Munnings

Background imageSpectators Collection: Ford Model C Ten of J Whalley competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938

Ford Model C Ten of J Whalley competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938
Ford 10 1172 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DNK507. Entry No: 159. Driver: Whalley, J. Award: Premier. Place: Adderstonshiels, Hawick, Roxburghshire. M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 3/4.6.38

Background imageSpectators Collection: ERA of Raymond Mays competing in the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935

ERA of Raymond Mays competing in the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
ERA 1488 cc. Event Entry No: 38. Driver: Mays. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Background imageSpectators Collection: Marseilles, France - scene at the racecourse

Marseilles, France - scene at the racecourse, Parc Borely. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSpectators Collection: Ascot hat from Debenham and Freebody, 1934

Ascot hat from Debenham and Freebody, 1934
A stunning hat of organdie in an elusive shade of brown ; the brim reinforced in an open lattice insertion in which golden threads mingle with the organdie. Perfect for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

Background imageSpectators Collection: Eden at Polo Match 1936

Eden at Polo Match 1936
SIR ANTHONY EDEN (far left), with Lady Eden and Lord and Lady Willingdon, watching the USA vs England polo match at Hurlingham. He was later Prime Minister 1955 -1957. Date: 1936

Background imageSpectators Collection: Unruly Oval cricket crowd

Unruly Oval cricket crowd
Impatient cricket spectators gather near the square at the Oval during an interruption in play in the match between Surrey and Yorkshire

Background imageSpectators Collection: Sultan of Zanzibar at the Hurlingham Club. 1 June 1929

Sultan of Zanzibar at the Hurlingham Club. 1 June 1929

Background imageSpectators Collection: Surrey versus Nottinghamshire at the Oval in the County Championship. Part of the

Surrey versus Nottinghamshire at the Oval in the County Championship. Part of the crowd watching the game with interest. 28 July 1928

Background imageSpectators Collection: Polo at The Hurlingham Club, London - The Queen Queen presents the cup to Lord

Polo at The Hurlingham Club, London - The Queen Queen presents the cup to Lord Wodehouse 26 June 1926

Background imageSpectators Collection: Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates pumping

Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates pumping
Moored at its Blackfriars river station on the Victoria Embankment, the newly commissioned Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates its massive pumping capacity by discharging a vast amount of water

Background imageSpectators Collection: LCC-LFB in Lord Mayors Show, City of London

LCC-LFB in Lord Mayors Show, City of London
London firefighters and Auxiliary firefighters with appliances taking part in the annual Lord Mayors Show through the City of London. A Bedford heavy pump unit with crew leads the LFB contingent

Background imageSpectators Collection: Cycle racing event

Cycle racing event
A cycle racing event, watched by a crowd of spectators. circa 1940s

Background imageSpectators Collection: Baseball in a Field

Baseball in a Field
A game of baseball in an open field, spectators round the perimeter : a formally dressed umpire watches as the pitcher makes his run-up from the centre of the diamond

Background imageSpectators Collection: Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, engraved by Charles Rosenberg, 1791 (hand coloured

Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, engraved by Charles Rosenberg, 1791 (hand coloured
XYC234967 Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, engraved by Charles Rosenberg, 1791 (hand coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); 32.7x50.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageSpectators Collection: The Port of Bordeaux in 1804. Merchant vessels are at anchor, being loaded and unloaded

The Port of Bordeaux in 1804. Merchant vessels are at anchor, being loaded and unloaded by smaller vessels. Among the cargoes being landed are timber and stone

Background imageSpectators Collection: Southdown Sheep Show

Southdown Sheep Show
Sheep being shown and judged. Lorry which brought sheep to show has Cooper McDougal and Robertson Ltd, Berkhampstead on it

Background imageSpectators Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Mario Andretti (USA), in an overcrowded pit lane, prepares to head out in the wet in his Lotus 80. He retired from the race on lap 28 with brake problems

Background imageSpectators Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Felipe Massa (BRA) Sauber Petronas C21 leads Heinz Harald Frentzen (GER) Arrows Cosworth A23 past the impressive new grandstand. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd5, Barcelona, Spain. 28 April 2002. BEST IMAGE

Background imageSpectators Collection: 1931 Monte Carlo Rally

1931 Monte Carlo Rally
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - JANUARY 21: Dr. M. De Gusmao, Citroen during the Monte Carlo Rally at Circuit de Monaco on January 21, 1931 in Circuit de Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageSpectators Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Ferrari 312T3 passes the packed grandstand at the end of the lap. British Grand Prix, Rd 10, Brands Hatch, England, 16 July 1978.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Jousting in rowing boats (chromolitho)

Jousting in rowing boats (chromolitho)
2783037 Jousting in rowing boats (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jousting in rowing boats. Liebig card, published in the early 20th century)

Background imageSpectators Collection: Obstacle race in England (chromolitho)

Obstacle race in England (chromolitho)
2783038 Obstacle race in England (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obstacle race in England. Liebig card, published in the early 20th century)

Background imageSpectators Collection: Horse race with dolls (chromolitho)

Horse race with dolls (chromolitho)
2783039 Horse race with dolls (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse race with dolls. Liebig card, published in the early 20th century)

Background imageSpectators Collection: 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 20: Chris Amon waves to the fans as he celebrates victory in his Shelby American Inc. Ford Mk II shared with Bruce McLaren during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at

Background imageSpectators Collection: The Crucifixion, 1475. Creator: Gerard David

The Crucifixion, 1475. Creator: Gerard David
The Crucifixion, 1475.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Watching warships 10/28/11, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Watching warships 10/28/11, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Watching warships 10/28/11, 1911.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Ban Johnson, Garry Herrman, Thos. Lynch, World Series N.Y., 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Ban Johnson, Garry Herrman, Thos. Lynch, World Series N.Y., 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Ban Johnson, Garry Herrman, Thos. Lynch, World Series N.Y., 1911.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Mexican Society women at bullfight, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Mexican Society women at bullfight, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mexican Society women at bullfight, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Royal Progress, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Royal Progress, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Royal Progress, 1911.

Background imageSpectators Collection: N.Y. Americans, 4/22/11, Baseball, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

N.Y. Americans, 4/22/11, Baseball, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y. Americans, 4/22/11, Baseball, 1911.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), c1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), c1911.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Vanderbilt Race 1910 Miss Bird and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Vanderbilt Race 1910 Miss Bird and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Vanderbilt Race 1910 Miss Bird and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, 1910.

Background imageSpectators Collection: G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

Background imageSpectators Collection: G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

Background imageSpectators Collection: G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

Background imageSpectators Collection: J.S. Sherman, Gov. Fort and Com'r van Sant review G.A.R. Parade- Atlantic City, 1910

J.S. Sherman, Gov. Fort and Com'r van Sant review G.A.R. Parade- Atlantic City, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
J.S. Sherman, Gov. Fort and Com'r van Sant review G.A.R. Parade- Atlantic City, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R)

Background imageSpectators Collection: J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Shows John Jacob ("Jack"or J.J.) Eller, Jr. (1883-1967), an American track and field athlete competing in the 120 yard hurdle race, held Sept

Background imageSpectators Collection: Japan (Waseda Ball Team) in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Japan (Waseda Ball Team) in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Japan (Waseda Ball Team) in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, 1911.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Game between Boston NL and New York NL at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Game between Boston NL and New York NL at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Game between Boston NL and New York NL at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1910.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Germany Schaefer, Washington AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Germany Schaefer, Washington AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Germany Schaefer, Washington AL (baseball), 1911. Shows Herman A. "Germany"Schaefer (1876-1919), one of the most entertaining characters in baseball history

Background imageSpectators Collection: National Palace, Mexico, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

National Palace, Mexico, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
National Palace, Mexico, 1910. Shows military parade for the celebration of the Centennial of Mexican Independence.

Background imageSpectators Collection: Watching Shibe Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Watching Shibe Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Watching Shibe Park, 1910.




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"Spectators: A Tapestry of Time and Place" The Orrery by Joseph Wright: Witness the awe-struck spectators as they marvel at the celestial wonders unfolding before their eyes. Aerial view of University, Dayton, Ohio, USA: From high above, a sea fills the university grounds, eagerly awaiting an event that will shape their future. Manchester's last tram: Nostalgia fills the air as onlookers bid farewell to an era gone by, capturing a moment in time cherished by both young and old. HMS Worcester, Greenhithe, Kent: As majestic ships sail into the horizon, captivated spectators line the shores with admiration for these vessels that embody strength and adventure. Tower Ballroom, Blackpool: In this grand ballroom adorned with elegance and grace, dancers twirl under sparkling chandeliers while enchanted observers revel in their mesmerizing performances. Discovery of a Dandelion on Centre Court: Amidst fierce competition on Wimbledon's hallowed ground stands a player who finds solace in nature's simple beauty – watched closely by curious fans who appreciate life's delicate moments. Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA: Roaring cheers erupt from passionate supporters as they rally behind their team within this colossal stadium – united in spirit and pride. The Palio Siena Italy: Vibrant colors blur past cheering crowds during this exhilarating horse race through ancient streets – where centuries-old traditions ignite fervor among enthusiastic spectators. Match at Hambledon / 1777 : Step back in time to witness gentlemen clad in waistcoats engage in a spirited cricket match - an emblematic scene showcasing British sportsmanship amidst eager viewership. Goodwood by Emmwood : At Goodwood Racecourse’s picturesque setting unfolds thrilling races where horses gallop towards victory while fashionably dressed attendees soak up every moment of this prestigious event.