Wick Collection (#4)

Two children at Berry-me-wick, typical Edwardian clothing
The identities of these two are unknown and are are presumably local residents of the small settlement at Berry me Wick, near Cressbrook, Derbyshire. Date: 1909

Main drainage of the metropolis
Drainage works in London to purify the water: sectional view of the tunnels from Wick Lane, near Old Ford, Bow. Date: 1859

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Close-up of candle flame. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Unlit wax candle in brass candlestick

Earth globe with a fuse lighted up as a time bomb

An Afghan National Army soldier prepares a detonation charge
April 17, 2012 - An Afghan National Army special operations forces soldier prepares a detonation charge to destroy unexploded ordnance during a security patrol in the mountains around Latif district

A soldier pulls a detonation cord igniter to start a reaction detonating C-4 explosives

Source Size = 3756 x 2890
Wick Harbour during the Late Storm, 1870

Source Size = 1685 x 1893
Gipsy Life Round London: Knife Grinder, Hackney Wick, 1880

Source Size = 1892 x 1910
Gipsy Life Round London: Tent at Hackney Wick, 1880

Source Size = 3968 x 2676
Rejoicings in the Park Adjoining Wick House, Celebration of the Coming of Age of George William, the Ninth Earl of Coventry, Worcestershire

Mary Magdalene with a night light, c. 1640-35 (oil on canvas)
XIR93782 Mary Magdalene with a night light, c.1640-35 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 128x94 cm; Louvre-Lens

The night light, 1630-35 (oil on canvas) (detail of 93782)
XIR375187 The night light, 1630-35 (oil on canvas) (detail of 93782) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

2657633; out of copyright

Two kids with guns, Cornelis Schut (I), unknown, 1618 - 1655

Dress of Ottoman soldiers around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Woman blowing at a glowing candle wick, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1687

THE HERRING FISHERY AT CAITHNESS, UK: 1. Wick Harbour: Boats Coming In. 2. Pulteneytown Harbour, Wick, During the Herring Season. 3. Herring Boats in Wick Harbour. 4. " A Fair Catch."

A Landscape at Wick, Gloucestershire, Below the Rocks, Benjamin Barker, 1776-1838, British

ENGLAND: GYPSY CAMP, 1880. A knife-grinder at a gypsy encampment at Hackney Wick, London, England. English engraving, 1880

AD: HAT BANDS, c1910. The Wick fancy hat bands. Cheer up - show your colors. Advertisement for the Wick Narrow Fabric Company. Chromolithograph, c1910

Candle holder and mouse on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a candle and holder
Handmade Christmas card in the shape of a candle and holder, with a string to pull to make the flame appear. Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 10894544
Lunda Wick Bay Date:

Picture No. 10894528
Rocky Shoreline of Bigton Wick Date:

Colne Estuary Essex viewed from Geedon bay Hide at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve sell excess wood from their timber yard for fire wood

Kits Pond at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve

Lamp with wick stoppe from Sardinia Region
Nuragic civilization. Lamp with wick stopper. From Sardinia Region

Old oil lamp with reflector C013 / 5293
An old oil lamp (now converted to electricity) with a partly-parabolic reflector to reflect the light and heat away from the wall on which it is mounted. Photographed in Tucson, Arizona

The Wick fancy hat bands. Cheer up - show your colors. Poster shows baseball fans in the stands behind the catcher, with men and women wearing hats with special bands

Candle flames. Conceptual image of three coloured candle flames representing the RGB (red, green and blue) colours that are combined to produce other colours

Stellate leaf hairs
False colour scanning electron micrograph of stellate leaf hairs on the surface of the hoary mullein Verbascum pulverulentum. This is a perennial herbaceous wild plant, which grows in France

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Wick, Caithness, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

French Cream room at a sweet factory, London
Women handle large wooden trays in the French Cream room at the sweet manufacturers Clarke, Nickolls and Coombs, at Hackney Wick, London. The firm made Clarincos chocolates

Liquorice room at a sweet factory, London
Women at work in the Liquorice room at the sweet manufacturers Clarke, Nickolls and Coombs, at Hackney Wick, London. The firm also made Clarincos chocolates

Filling Oil Cans - Hackney Wick
A female employee fills BP Oil Cans at a plant in Hackney Wick, London

Filling large fuel barrels - Hackney Wick
A factory employee checks progress as large barrels are filled with fuel oil at Hackney Wick, London

Air and Petrol test - Hackey Wick
Female employees at the BP works at Hackney Wick, London perform an air and petrol test

Sealing Cans - Hackney Wick

Construction of Drainage Tunnels at Wick Lane, London, 1859
Engraving showing the construction of mains drainage tunnels at Wick Lane, near Old Ford, London, in 1859

Eddystone Lighthouse Lantern, 1882
Engraving showing the difference between the six-wick burner lantern used in Douglasss Eddystone lighthouse of 1882 (on left)

Wick Timekeeper
WICK TIMEKEEPER of the ancient Chinese and Japanese : time is measured by how long it takes for the smouldering wick to burn from one knot to the next

MATCHLOCK
Matchlock with smoking wick

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"Wick: A Journey Through Time and Places" Discover the enchanting town of Wick, nestled in the heart of Scotland's Bridge Street. From its picturesque harbour to its rich historical landmarks, this hidden gem offers a captivating blend of tradition and beauty. Step back in time as you explore the Shetland ZE2 9 Map, tracing the footsteps of ancient settlers who once called this land home. Immerse yourself in history aboard a London Routemaster Bus, where tales from bygone eras come alive. The harbour at Wick beckons with its charm, where fishing boats sway gently alongside barrels filled with stories untold. Witness the legacy of resilience as you encounter a vintage Primus Stove from 1932, reminding us of simpler times. Transport yourself to 1875 during Wick's bustling herring season when the harbor thrived with activity. Feel the echoes of hardworking fishermen and their bountiful catches that sustained communities for generations. Across distant shores lies an indomitable spirit - witness it firsthand through images captured during WW2's Blitz in London. The Clarnico Factory stands tall amidst chaos, embodying strength and determination even in times of adversity. Travel further south to Dorset's Ferry Tea Boat at Wick Harbor; let your senses be tantalized by aromatic brews that have warmed hearts for centuries. Savor every sip while absorbing breathtaking views that only nature can provide. Delve into history once more with Thomas Wyck's masterpiece depicting Frost Fair on the River Thames in February 1684. Marvel at his intricate printing techniques which transport you back to an era long past yet forever cherished. Finally, embrace simplicity itself - a humble candle wick illuminating darkness since time immemorial. Symbolic of hope and warmth, it reminds us that even amidst life's storms, there is always light waiting to guide our way forward. Intriguingly diverse yet harmoniously connected, Wick invites you to embark on a journey through time and places.