Gent Collection (page 7)

Leie Canal, Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

View of Leie Canal at dusk, Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

Friday Market Square at dusk, Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

Night view of Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium

Night view of Graslei quay with Post Plaza tower, Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium

Gent in Raincoat and trilby hat strides along London street
Gent in Raincoat and trilby hat strides along a London street with a definite sense of purpose. Date: 1933

Gent and his daughter stroll down a London street
Gent and his daughter (Daphne) stroll down a London street on 12th May 1937. Date: 1937

The man who won the lottery... I have arrived"
The man who won the lottery... " I have arrived" and the ladies swarm around delighted! Date: circa 1908

Ghent - Entrance of University - Flemish Region of Belgium. Date: circa 1930s

The Evening Paper by H. M. Bateman
An old gentleman settles down to read the evening newspaper in an armchair by the fire but the news does not meet with his approval

Dapper young gent on Seafront at Littlehampton - Sunny Snaps
Dapper young gent on Seafront at Littlehampton, West Sussex - Sunny Snaps Date: 1933

Hugh Wakefield by Giuseppe Amisani
Portrait of English actor Hugh Wakefield (1888-1971), possessing, according to The Sketch in which this painting was reproduced, a genius for the portrayal of inoffensive inebriates

Platform of Tottenham Court Road Underground Station
Central Line Series. A rather sinister gentleman makes his approach toward a robust, yet innocent young lady in a long red coat on the platform of Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - opened by

George Baklanoff - Latvian Operatic Baritone
George (Georgy, Georges) Baklanoff (Baklanov) (1881-1938) - Latvian Operatic Baritone Date: circa 1910s

Gentleman puffing on his pipe - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1873

Old Man from the Crimea, smoking a cigarette in a holder. Date: circa 1910

Suffragette Mary Phillips Selling Votes for Women
Mary Phillips attempts to persuade a gent to purchase the suffragette paper. Date: circa 1908

Victorian Scrap -- Masher. late 19th century

Wanted American Heiress - Victorian Scrap
Victorian Scrap - People Who Want to Marry - " Wanted American Heiress". A lazy aristocratic young gent on the hunt for riches without effort...! Date: circa 1890s

Sutherland Highland Chieftain - Scotland - Peace Day
A Sutherland Highland Chieftain - Scotland. Photograph taken on Peace Day, 28th June 1919. Date: 1919

The Graslei - quay on the right bank of the River Lys, Ghent
The Graslei - the quay on the right bank of the River Lys in Gent, Belgium. circa 1910s

Who said Liar? Confident young chap tells a likely fib
Who Said Liar? - A red-faced rather-awkward-looking young chaps tells a rather tall tale: " And Bai Jove She fell in love with me on the spot, Doncherknow" ! Date: 1910

The Matchmaker - eyeing up another match with a client
The Matchmaker - A stern woman in classic late Victorian garb suggesting a suitable match (passing in the back of a motor car) to her young male client... Date: 1912

Jolly Gentleman heads home for Christmas with goodies
Theres a good time coming. Jolly Gentleman heads home for Christmas bearing a wide variety of festive goodies, including a goose, presents, holly and ivy, mistletoe and a bottle of something strong

Paradeplatz in Mannheim, Germany
Flying through the world - arriving now at the Paradeplatz in Mannheim, Germany Date: circa 1903

Comic Postcard - a play on the phrase Bar & Bolt (to secure the door). This gentleman was enjoying a light snack in the Station Buffet when he suddenly realised the time

City gent in a park, using an ingenious water-boiling spirit-powered stove stored in his bowler hat -- an invention by Alistair McBride. The stove has sufficient fuel to boil three kettles per day

Bowler-hatted City gent in a park. Date: 1962

How to be Happy tho Married - Look smart when shopping
How to be Happy tho Married - Always look pleasant when minding Baby, while your wife goes shopping! Date: 1910

We are IT - a (slightly unlikely) couple of fashionistas
We are IT - a (slightly unlikely) couple each totally confident they are displaying the height of style. They both have everything they want. Date: 1915

Monaco Casino - Nothing Doing / No More - the war has brought a cessation to gambling, leaving this poor player all alone! Date: 1916

Overworked Clerk - Finished for the Day (4pm)
The Overworked (!) Clerk - Finished for the Day (at 4pm!). Date: 1906

The Single Life - Living on his punt
The Single Life - A young gent living alone on his punt Date: 1907

Players Navy Cut Snap Game - The Aristocrat - A smart gent holding a large pack of Players No.3 Virginia cigarettes. Date: 1930

USA - California - Stockton - Man in Knights Templar Uniform Date: circa 1890

Poster advertising ERBOS hat makers of Cherbourg, France. Date: circa 1930

Cartoon, behind the scenes in a theatre -- A member of the audience who likes to go behind the scenes and chat up the actresses. 1880

An older gentleman professing his love to a young ladyfriend
Tennis Illustrated - 40- Love. An older gentleman down on his knees, professing his undying love to a young lady companion; she is yet to cast judgement on his proposal. Date: circa 1904

Two nervous Edwardian Gentlemen - possibly twins
Tennis Illustrated - Doubles ! Two slightly nervous Edwardian Twins fidget and fluster as they await their female companions for a night on the town... Date: circa 1904

Jean de Montluc, Seigneur de Balagny
Jean de Montluc, seigneur de BALAGNY - don t be misled by the seemingly effeminate garb of this gent, for in 1594 he is appointed a marechal de France, no less ! Date: circa 1590

French Post Box
A Parisienne posts a letter in a public letter box, and a gent hurries up hoping he hasn t missed the post, while the postman waits to make his collection. Date: circa 1818

Rosette at Olympia
At the International Horse Show at Olympia, London, the winner of an event is awarded a rosette by a posh-looking gent in topper and tails. Date: June 1910

Restrained Tango Dancers
A monocled gent and his partner perform the tango in a restrained and respectable manner Date: circa 1914

Moliere / Bourgeois Gent
LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME Nicole tells her master she won t laugh at him any more Date: first performed 1670

Codys Kite at Contest
At the First International Kite Competition, on the South Downs near Worthing, sussex : Codys kite enjoys police protection and the attention of a gent in a top hat. Date: 25 June 1903

Thomas Gent, Printer
THOMAS GENT printer and topographer of York Date: 1693 - 1778

Copernicus / Gent Mag
MIKOLAI KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS) Polish astronomer Date: 1473 - 1543

Gent Offended by Tea
At a railway station buffet, a gentleman is offended by the suggestion that he might drink tea... Date: 1875

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"Unleashing the Gentleman: A Timeless Blend of Edwardian Etiquette and Saucy Seaside Fun" Step into a world where playing table tennis was an art form, as gentlemen showcased their refined skills with grace and precision. In the Edwardian era, every movement was executed with impeccable manners, creating an atmosphere of sophistication that still captivates us today. But don't be fooled by their polished exterior; these gents knew how to let loose. Just like a saucy and silly seaside postcard with a cheeky caption, they embraced moments of laughter and lightheartedness amidst their dignified lives. One such gentleman who embodied this spirit was Abraham Edmonds. Hailing from Belgium's enchanting city of Ghent (Gent), he reveled in the historical beauty surrounding him. From the 14th-century belfry known as Het Belfort van Gent to the majestic Stadshal, his heart belonged to this medieval wonderland. Sportex posters adorned his walls, reminding him of his passion for sportsmanship and perseverance. And it was on one leap year that he mustered up all his courage to propose, defying societal norms in pursuit of love. Behind closed doors, hidden away from prying eyes, lay Abraham's secret reading material – a collection that revealed his youthful spirit despite being an elderly man. It transported him back to times when life seemed simpler yet filled with endless possibilities. As he enjoyed his old and new pipes while strolling through Heath's serene landscapes, Abraham embodied both tradition and progress. He understood that embracing change didn't mean losing touch with one's roots but rather enriching them further. In true city gent fashion, Abraham embarked on adventures beyond land too. Rowing boats became his escape from bustling streets as he sought solace amidst calm waters – finding peace within himself amid life's chaos.