Clapper Collection

Dartmoor -Clapper Bridge
Clapper Bridge, Postbridge, Devon Date: circa 1910

Door Knocker, Old Town, Phuket, Thailand

Mermaid door knocker, St Ives, Cornwall, England, UK

Philadelphia Sketches: in the Belfry, Independence Hall, by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Philadelphia Sketches: in the Belfry, Independence Hall, by one of our special artists, 1876. Independence Hall, in Chestnut-street, and Carpenters Hall

Chinese string and percussion instruments
Chinese musical instruments: two-string erhu 1, 2, three-string erhu 3, four-string pipa 4, 5, gong 6, horns and percussion, yunluo cloud gong 11, and paiban 12

Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de La Paz, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Ornate door, Seville cathedral, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Cathedral Island or Ostrow Tumski, Poznan, Poland, Eastern Europe

Door knocker, Krakow Old Town, Krakow, Poland, Eastern Europe

Door Knocker, Marylebone, London, England, UK

Door knocker, Shoreditch, London, England, Uk

Door knocker, Knightsbridge, London, England, UK

Coachman call bell, St James s, London, England, UK

Door, knocker, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Door Knocker, Annabels Club, Mayfair, London, England, Uk

Ancient Tarr Steps clapper bridge crossing the River Barle in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England

Tarr Steps clapper bridge crossing the River Barle, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England

Door Knocker, Old Town, Cartagena, Bolivar Department, Colombia

Children playing on a clapper bridge on Dartmoor, Victorian period

Traditional clapper bridge on Dartmoor, Devon - Painted by artist Henry Wimbush for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Post Bridge, East Dart River, Dartmoor, Devon - featuring a traditional clapper bridge - Painted by artist Henry Wimbush for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

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Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris) adult, also known as marsh hen hunting in a salt marsh in winter by the town of South Padre Island, Cameron county, Texas on the Gulf of Mexico. Date: 17/02/2005

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Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris) adult, also known as marsh hen hunting in a salt marsh in winter by the town of South Padre Island, Cameron county, Texas on the Gulf of Mexico. Date: 17/02/2005

Handheld Clapper with Bird of Prophecy (ahianmwen-oro), 19th century (Cast copper alloy)
7082337 Handheld Clapper with Bird of Prophecy (ahianmwen-oro), 19th century (Cast copper alloy) by Edo Culture (18th century); 34.9x9.2x12.1 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Naval Clapper, c. 1939. Creator: Albert Rudin
Naval Clapper, c. 1939

Clapper, c. 1940. Creator: Hilda Olson
Clapper, c. 1940

Curfew shall not ring tonight (colour litho)
5207645 Curfew shall not ring tonight (colour litho) by Hindley, Godfrey C. (fl.1876-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curfew shall not ring tonight)

Bird Scaring, March, 1896 (oil on canvas)
HMP112994 Bird Scaring, March, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 102.2x128 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English

The "Bells"of Holy Week (engraving)
1051679 The " Bells" of Holy Week (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Bells" of Holy Week)

The Crow-Scarer; Pigeons and Crows, Take Care of Your Toes
659805 The Crow-Scarer; Pigeons and Crows, Take Care of Your Toes, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 44x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crow-Scarer; Pigeons and Crows)

A peculiar stile, said to be the last of its kind, situated between the village of Hildersham and Linton, Cambridge. It is a Clapper stile the heavy blocks bring it back into position after a person

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USA, Florida, Key West, The Little White House, Built in 1890 as quarters for Navy officers it has been used on occasions by American Presidents Taft, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter

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England, Kent, Romney Marsh, Dungeness, Detail of building gable wall with words carved from wood

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England, Kent, Romney Marsh, Dungeness, Detail of building gable wall with words carved from wood

View of the Great Peter of York bell, 1845. Artist: AR Grieve
View of the Great Peter of York bell, 1845. View of the bell cast by Charles and George Mears at the Bell Foundry, no. 267 Whitechapel Road

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Clapper bridge at Dartmeet on Dartmoor

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). Republican woman member of the militia. Photography

Christmas card in the shape of a bell with cherubs
Christmas card in the shape of a bell with two cherubs. Date: circa 1890s

View across Tarr Steps, Exmoor, Somerset
View across the Tarr Steps, a clapper bridge across the River Barle in Exmoor National Park, Somerset. Date: 1960s

Postbridge, Dartmoor, Devon
Postbridge on Dartmoor, Devon, a clapper bridge over the East Dart river, built circa 1400. circa 1908

Christmas card in the shape of a bell with cherubs
Christmas card in the shape of a bell with two cherubs. Date: circa 1890s

Clapper Bridge, Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon
Clapper Bridge dating from the 13th century, crossing the East Dart River at the hamlet of Postbridge, in Dartmoor National Park, Devon. An 18th century bridge can be seen in the background

Easter card in the shape of a bell, with two white doves. Date: circa 1880s

Tsar Kolokol, or King of bells, Moscow, Russia, 1834
The Tsar Bell, also known as the King of Bells, Tsar Kolokol or Royal Bell, being rung by a team of men, Moscow, Russia. Date: 1834

People crossing Tarr Steps, Exmoor, Somerset
Two men and two dogs crossing the Tarr Steps, a clapper bridge across the River Barle in Exmoor National Park, Somerset. 1966

Haydns Toy Symphony performed
Performance of Haydns Toy Symphony by children of the Royal Asylum of St Anne, Redhill, Surrey. Date: 1887

WWI: SOLDIERS, 1918. American soldiers of the 91st Division stationed in Montigny-le-Roi, France. Left to right: Corporal Jack Vosburgh, Privates Napoleon J. Bardwanes, A. Schled, V.R

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From Dartmoor to Seville, clapper bridges unite cultures and create timeless memories. 🌉✨ Step onto the ancient Clapper Bridge in Dartmoor, Devon, where children play joyfully amidst the picturesque landscape. The traditional design stands as a testament to the region's rich history and natural beauty. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. Here at Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de La Paz, marvel at the intricate details of an ornate door that welcomes worshippers into this magnificent cathedral. Every stroke tells a story of devotion and artistry. Back on Dartmoor's Post Bridge over East Dart River, another generation of children finds delight in playing on yet another clapper bridge. Their laughter echoes through time as they connect with nature's wonders. Venturing further eastward to China, we encounter vibrant Chinese string and percussion instruments known as clappers. These instruments produce enchanting melodies that have captivated audiences for centuries. In Eastern Europe lies Poznan's Cathedral Island or Ostrow Tumski—a place steeped in history and spirituality. As you stroll along its cobblestone streets, admire the grandeur of its architecture while contemplating the significance of each clapper-like sound resonating from within its walls. Continuing our journey through Eastern Europe brings us to Krakow Old Town in Poland—the birthplace of remarkable craftsmanship. Adorned with unique door knockers like works of art themselves—each one symbolizes tradition and invites visitors into a world filled with stories waiting to be discovered. Finally arriving back home in London's Marylebone district is an exquisite door knocker that adds charm to any entrance it graces—an emblematic representation of British elegance blending seamlessly with modernity. Whether it be a bridge connecting landscapes or musical instruments uniting cultures worldwide—clappers remind us that despite our differences, there are universal threads that bind us together.