Flicks Collection

Winston Churchill - Giving the V for Victory sign
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - Giving the V for Victory sign. Churchill was Prime Minister of the United Kingdon from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Date: circa 1940

Regal Cinema, Petworth - December 1938
Photo of cinema building and approach road. Showing " Hullo Petworth" produced by Captain Peter Roscow George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No. Garland N17714

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) adult, close-up of head, flicking forked tongue, rearing up with hood flattened in threat display, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Bus Conductress
A girl in a red polka dot dress happily flicks through a magazine on the back seat of the lower deck of a Routemaster bus, watched over by a happy bus conductress. Date: late 1950s

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) adult, close-up of head, flicking forked tongue, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) adult, flicking forked tongue, walking on beach at edge of water, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Petworth Cinema Stage - May 1942
Auditorium in foreground, stage with grand piano in background. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21480

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) adult, flicking forked tongue, in tropical stream with head above water, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Madagascar Tree Boa (Sanzinia madagascariensis) adult, flicking forked tongue, Madagascar, September

Gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus) immature, close-up of head, flicking ears whilst being bothered by flies, Nameri, Assam, India, january

Cinema projectors, Regal Cinema, Walton, Essex
Cinema projection equipment in the Regal Cinema, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. The projector on the left showed only still images from hand made glass slides which were overlaid onto the running film to

European Adder (Vipera berus) adult female, flicking tongue, on rock in mountain habitat, Italian Alps, Italy, may

African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) adult, close-up of head, flicking ears, Lake Mburo N. P. Uganda
African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) adult, close-up of head, flicking ears, Lake Mburo N.P. Uganda

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"Flicks: A Fascinating World of Gestures, Reptiles, and Cinemas" In the midst of historical events and captivating creatures, they have taken on various meanings throughout time. From Winston Churchill's iconic V for Victory sign to the swift movements of reptilian tongues, they have left their mark in different realms. Back in December 1938 at Regal Cinema in Petworth, moviegoers were enthralled by the silver screen as they indulged in cinematic flicks that transported them to distant worlds. The stage was set for unforgettable stories to unfold. Meanwhile, on the bustling streets of yesteryears, a bus conductress gracefully directed passengers with her precise hand gestures - each movement akin to a well-choreographed flick. Her expertise ensured smooth journeys for all who boarded her vehicle. Venturing into exotic lands like Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands brought encounters with majestic creatures such as the King Cobra and Reticulated Python. Their close-up shots revealed their mesmerizing forked tongues swiftly flicking through the air while exploring their surroundings. Rinca Island became a backdrop where Komodo Dragons showcased their unique behavior. With heads held high and tongues effortlessly flicking through salty breezes, these magnificent creatures strolled along beaches at water's edge - an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Even closer to home in Norfolk, England during April showers, Grass Snakes slithered near puddles delicately sipping droplets from nature's refreshment. Their forked tongues danced rhythmically as they quenched their thirst - a natural spectacle hidden within our own backyard. Whether it be political statements or reptilian communication methods captured on camera or witnessed firsthand at cinemas or amidst wildlife habitats around the world – "flicks" hold significance beyond mere moments frozen in time. They remind us of human resilience during challenging times and unveil nature's wonders that continue to captivate us even today.