Pictures hold something truly special—a speck of time that once was and shall never be again. They’re the closest thing we have to a time machine, allowing us to glimpse through a window of film and into the past.
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Interesting showcase of photos with kids from the past.
Old Historical Photographs and images of London. These rare photos of London (United Kingdom) will change your perception about the same.
The year that marked the middle of the 19th century was a turning point for most of the world ― just two years before, Europe was tangled in a series of
Here is an amazing photo collection taken by English pioneering photographic artist Francis Meadow Sutcliffe (1853 – 1941) that shows everyday life in the seaside town of Whitby, England, and surrounding areas, in the late Victorian era. Fish stall, Whitby Fishermen on wharf Fishman House by river banks in Whitby. House by river banks in Whitby Landscape Marine Hotel at the seaside Marine Hotel Men at ease in Whitby Mending the nets Milking time People in work at a farm Port with small boats Portrait of three happy boys Portrait of three people outside a house Sheep grazing in the middle The fish pier The harbor of Whitby with sailboats The harbor of Whitby with sailboats The ingathering The question The river in Whitby The Strom family of Robin Hood's Bay Trees and river Two horses and a rider on a beach View of the Marina Hotel Village with a pile of wood in front West Cliff, Whitby Whitby from St Mary's Parish Church Whitby, Yorkshire Whitby Whitby Whitby Woman reading Yorkshire Coast, Whitby A conversation A group of boys bathing from a rowing boat A group of fishing girls in the stairs down to the beach, Whitby A quiet gossip At the field Dinner time Dock End, Whitby
They chat, play, and help children for everything. U.K. Police Sergeant Johnson stands along with six little girls dressed as angels outside the Saville Theatre, London, where they are taking part in a matinee given in aid of the Children's League of Pity, 1947 Children on a tandem bicycle in Dublin, Ireland Faith and confidence, 1958 Police officer playing with the children in Harlem, 1978 Police officers chat with a boy outside the Main Street Cinema during opening day at Disneyland, July 17, 1955 WPC Patricia Mulligan helps Cherry Couchman accross the road at Victoria Embankment, 1950 A boy crosses in front of a double-decker bus, pulling a miniature version behind him, UK, ca. 1950s A Britain policeman helps a young child post a letter, ca. 1950s A London policeman looks after some children in Bethnal Green while their mother votes in the General Election, 14 November 1935 A pensive looking police officer helps some school children across the road, ca. 1950s A policeman chatting with toddler boys, Garden City, NY, 1942 A policeman tells off the road rules for kids A U.K policeman comforts a crying kid
A day at the zoo is not only fun for visitors, but also for the zookeepers! That's what at least this collection of funny vintage photos from the London zoo seem to suggest...
Aging is best done gracefully.
These photos show bizarre vintage inventions that quite often never caught on, but sometimes, they actually did. The weird inventions demonstrate ingenious efforts from the first half of the 20th…
'Dead Fred's Genealogy Photo Archive' is a free and fun research website devoted to helping people visualize their heritage. It currently has data on 22,927 surnames but the content is interesting to scroll through even if you're not related to any of them.
More than 1,200 black and white British photos are published for the first time together. They show people dealing with flooding, factory word and the war effort.
These might make you want to jump back in time.
It might come as a surprise, but it wasn't long after photography became widespread that experiments with color took place, creating vivid images which
You can barely recognize Southeast Asias biggest country.
Old Historical Photographs and images of London. These rare photos of London (United Kingdom) will change your perception about the same.
Different perspectives from the historical and modern era that you may have not seen.
Old Tom the owner of the infamous 'Mad Max' (Every skateboarder and cat's worst nightmare!) taken in and around Brick Lane around summers end 2016. I have known Tom for many years he's 'Mutt and Jeff" (Deaf) but boy can he talk. I love the old fella and of course the 'Mad Max' too, but only when he's not moody. * * * * * * * Old Tom, est le propriétaire du «Chien de infâme 'Mad Max. Pour le planche à roulettes et chat, le pire cauchemar. Ceci a été pris dans 'Brick Lane' East End de Londres 2016. Je connais Tom depuis de nombreuses années, il est «Mutt et Jeff" (Sourd) mais par Dieu peut-il parler! J'aime le vieux coquin, mais le chien, je vais avoir à regarder! www.flickr.com/gp/hughhillphotography/S0w4ov www.flickr.com/gp/hughhillphotography/484Sqt Update, Tom, died last month at home in his bedsit in Camden. After Mad Max died he seemed to go downhill, I will miss the old boy and sad to see him go. HH
A five year old helps to mind some Lion cubs in Tennesse Zoo. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1st August 1923 A baby hippopotamus in captivity pulls a gentleman along in a trap. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). December 1923 A baby and cat in a suitcase. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). June 1924 Two kittens, a dog and a soda siphon. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). May 1929 Motorcyclist Triss Sharp and his pet lion cub mascot at Crystal Palace in London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 3rd April 1930 A zookeeper handles a baby crocodile. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 28th November 1930 Noel Burnet gives a piggyback to a koala bear and her baby at Koala Park, Sydney. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 15th May 1931 A young exhibitor arrives with her kitten on a lead at the National Cat Club show at Crystal Palace, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 2nd December 1931 Billy, a baby hippo, takes a swig from a bottle held by his keeper before his first public appearance. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 30th July 1932 A keeper at Whipsnade Zoo holding three tiger cubs. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 24th August 1934 The young daughter of a hunt member wears a riding hat and an apprehensive look as she sits with two hound puppies. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 10th September 1934 Mother and her three kittens could not resist the pail of milk, recently collected from the cow, and are seen helping themselves. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). September 1934 4 week old piglets on a farm at Sparsholt, Berks. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). February 1936 A young farmer adapts a yoke to bring in a fine pair of new born lambs from a distant field in Cleeve, Gloucestershire. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 11th February 1936 A young Welsh boy has adopted one of the new arrivals on a farm at Rhondda during the lambing season. (Photo by Richards/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 7th March 1936 A close-up of a baby chimpanzee at Edinburgh Zoo. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 25th July 1936 Three month old lion cubs bare their teeth at the Chessington Zoo in Surrey. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). July 1936 A line of Great Dane puppies drink milk from bowls while their mother looks on. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 1st August 1936 Wednesday the chimpanzee enjoys her first cigarette since the birth of her baby, Andrew, at Edinburgh Zoo. The two chimps are now allowed into the outdoor enclosure adjacent to their cage. (Photo by Martin/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 3rd September 1936
You've probably seen photos of these iconic moments in our history. But have you seen them from this perspective?
Powerful Photos Of Glasgow Slums 1969-72
You've probably seen photos of these iconic moments in our history. But have you seen them from this perspective?
Nobody could tell exactly when it began and nobody could predict when it would end. At the outset, they didn’t even call it a depression. At worst it was a…
Powerful Photos Of Glasgow Slums 1969-72
Средневековая Корея на фотографиях, сделанных в конце 19 - начале 20 веков. Все фото кликабельны. Крепостные ворота города Сувон. Водоносы Южные ворота Намдэмун в Сеуле. Рыбак Тронный зал королевского дворца Кенбоккун. Корейские женщины Южные ворота дворца Кенбоккун. Крепостная…
Hey Friends! Today I am sharing about a little adventure I went on! You may have heard that Paris is known for their flea markets, and of course you know that I am a sucker for things with a rich history at bargain prices! Well, apparently there is a very...
1. Casino pool at the Alcazar Hotel: Then & Now St. Augustine, Florida, 1904. This building that now houses the Lightner Museum once housed a huge indoor pool, but the area is now used for the museum's cafe and antique shops. Found on Only in your State. 2. Esther Williams' swimm
Have you ever seen your grandparents’ wedding photos? How about your great-grandparents’ baby pictures? If you’ve got an album full of ancient, black and white family photos just collecting dust in your attic, wouldn’t you like to see those same images in vibrant colors?
History is the nightmare that keeps on giving.
Although fashion did not embrace the look of trousers on the female form until the late 20th century, history saw working women wearing them a hundred years prior. From Victorian coal miners who rolled up their skirts around their waist to reveal soot-covered pants underneath to today’s terrible backlash of factory-torn denim, spandex jeggings, and bedazzled bums, women’s pants have undergone quite a transformation. Let’s take a look at the early fashion of women’s pants from the festooned Victorian era right on through to the ultra glamorous 1930s. Victorian era 1896 Edwardian era 1920s 1920s 1926 Veronica Lake. 1930s. Harpers Bazaar, December 1939. Ethel Waters. 1920s. c.1890 Dr. Mary Walker, 1866. c.1870 1880s 1900s 1908 c.1900 Calamity Jane, c.1895. c.1906 1896 Cowgirl, 1915. 1860s c.1900 c.1900s c.1900s c.1910 (via A n j o u)
Get ready for some great historical nuggets of interest and intrigue. We have 44 - count 'em - 44 photos that chart extraordinary, fascinating, and plain bizarre moments in history.
