Glimpse Collection (page 6)

England / Warwick
A glimpse of Mill Street, a picturesque thoroughfare in Warwick, Warwickshire, England. Date: early 1960s

Wales / Conway Estuary
A glimpse of the esturay of the River Conway, north Wales, a peaceful anchorage for small craft, under the shadow of the grey walls of Conway Castle. Date: 1940s

Thames at Eynsham
A glimpse of the River Thames at Eynsham, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1950s

England / Chester
A glimpse of Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, England, seen from beneath the archway tower of St. Michaels Church. Date: 1960s

Thames at Radcot
A glimpse of the River Thames at Radcot, where it flows through pleasant meadows and forms the boundary between Berkshire and Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1950s

England / Mansel Lacy
A glimpse of Mansel Lacy, Herefordshire, England. Date: 1950s

Forest of Dean
A charming glimpse of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, a wooded area of over 20, 000 acres of beech and oak trees. Date: 1950s

Richborough Castle Ruins
Ancient and modern, a view of the remains of Richborough Castle, built by the Romans on the coast of Kent, England. Note the glimpse of a modern power station behind. Date: 1st century

Dorchester High Street
A glimpse of the High Street, Dorchester, Dorset, England, an important town in Roman Britain and a busy town today. Date: 1950s

England / Diss
A glimpse of the fine old market town of Diss, Norfolk, situated in the valley of the River Waveney, with its 13th century church. Date: 1960s

Harlestone Smithy
A corner of the stone-built village of Harlestone, Northamptonshire, England, with a glimpse of its old smithy (blacksmiths). Date: late 1950s

Loch Feochan
A picturesque glimpse of Loch Feochan, a sea loch, near Oban, Argyllshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Victoria Park, Cardiff
A picturesque glimpse of Victoria Park, one of the fine open spaces in Cardiff, Wales. Date: 1950s

Stane Street
A glimpse of Stane Street, a famous Roman Road, seen here at Tyrells Wood, near Leatherhead, Surrey, England. Date: 1950s

ABBEY DORE
A glimpse of Abbey Dore, in the lovely Golden Valley, Herefordshire, England. The Abbey was founded in 1147 by the Cistercian order. Date: founded 1147

England / Duddington
A pretty setting at Duddington, Northamptonshire, England, with a glimpse of St. Marys Church, seen across an overflow of the River Welland. Date: 1960s

The River Teign
A glimpse across the River Teign, from Shaldon, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Teignmouth Archway
A distant glimpse of Teignmouth, Devonshire, , England, seen through the entrance to the Botanical Gardens at Shaldon. Date: early 1960s

The Malvern Hills
A charming glimpse of the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1950s

Teignmouth Quay
A glimpse of Teignmouth, Devonshire, England, seen from the deck of one of the fishing vessels moored in the Old Quay. Date: early 1960s

Female Type / Signorina
An Italian signorina shows a daring glimpse of thigh. Date: circa 1920

Prince and Princess of Wales, St Columb, Cornwall
The Prince and Princess of Wales being driven through St Columb in Cornwall on a visit -- the streets are packed with people wanting a glimpse. Date: 1983

Seen in a Flash
A woman in a backless, bias cut evening dress, typical of the early 1930s, stands in front of the fire, which helpfully casts a light through the transparent chiffon of her skirt to reveal a pair of

Queen Victoria with Princess Henry of Battenberg
This is a glimpse of the home life of Queen Victoria, seen here sitting in an armchair knitting as she listens to Princess Henry of Battenberg reading from a newspaper

Ball Costumes, c. 1745
A glimpse into the costumes that were to be worn at Queen Victorias costume ball. The theme of the ball was court costume of the mid eighteenth century

Lizard Penninsula
A glimpse of the rugged coastline at Kynance Cove, on the Lizard Penninsula, Cornwall, England

England / Bury St. Edmunds
A glimpse of the historic town of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, with only a few parked cars on the road

Wales / Tenby 1940S
A delightful glimpse of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, viewed from Castle Hill

On board a Passenger Liner leaving Britain, 1886
Engraving of passengers on the deck of a ship, entitled Departure of Colonial Visitors: The last Glimpse of Old England. On the left, the family of travellers

England / Chesil Beach
A glimpse of the famous Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, which is nearly eleven miles long

OPEN AIR ACADEMY 1950S
A glimpse of the Open Air Academy, held every year in the Victoria Embankment Gardens, near Charing Cross, London. It is here that young artists exhibit paintings

Charles & Diana
DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES The Prince and Princess of Wales being driven through St Columb in Cornwall on a visit; the streets are packed with people wanting a glimpse

The Workless man-of -all-work
Illustration of a man reading the paper whilst all the household work is done by machinery. The sketch depicts what was then considered a glimpse into the future

Greestone Stairs Lincoln
A glimpse of Greestone Stairs, a steep flight of steps leading up to Lincoln Cathedral, England

Ashbourne. Derbyshire
A glimpse of Ashbourne, an interesting old Derbyshire town, situated at the southern tip of the Peak District, and famous for its Shrovetide Football Match

Wales / Llangollen
A glimpse of the picturesque town of Llangollen, beside the River Dee, in Denbighshire, Wales

England / Albury
A glimpse of Albury, a Surrey hamlet with a delightful valley. Note the fine, intricate details on the various chimney stacks

England / Little Brington
A glimpse of Little Brington, Northamptonshire, famous as the village home of George Washingtons ancestors and one of the links between the two great English speaking nations

Lindisfarne Village
A glimpse of part of Lindisfarne, the one and only village on Holy Island, off the wild coast of Northumberland, England

England / Zennor
A glimpse of Zennor, a small village grouped around the church, situated on the north coast of Cornwall, between St. Ives and Lands End

Richmond Green
A glimpse of Richmond Green, Surrey, with its delightful range of mansions, which once housed the Maids of Honour of the King Georges of England

Wheat Field / Power Stn
Food and Power. A delightful glimpse of a wheat-field and in the background is Hams Hall Power Station, Warwickshire

Scotland / Lochy Bridge
Where the road to Mullaig, The Road to the Isles, leaves Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland. A glimpse of Lochy Bridge, with Ben Nevis looming above

St. Gowans Head
A glimpse of the rugged cliff scenery at St. Gowans Head, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Bury St Edmunds
A glimpse of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

A hole in the cloud over Wrynose Pass, Lake District, UK
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View into Ballroom
A glimpse into a ballroom

Romanian Peasants Panic
Panic breaks out when a mobile cinema gives peasants of Bessarabia, Romania, their first glimpse of the wonders of cinematography !

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A Glimpse into Hidden Realities: From Plato's Cave Allegory to the Road to Blencathra, this captivating journey takes us through enchanting locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. Starting in Southend-On-Sea, we embark on a thought-provoking adventure reminiscent of Platos' allegorical cave. As we traverse the Rest & be Thankful Pass in Scotland and Annan's picturesque landscapes, our minds open up to new perspectives. Continuing our expedition in Horsted Keynes and Thatcher Rock, we find ourselves immersed in history and mystery akin to Sherlock Holmes and Watson's adventures. The Deal Bandstand offers a moment of respite as we soak in the beauty of nature while contemplating life's fleeting moments. Moving forward towards WALES / DALE and Newmarket in England, we witness glimpses of untamed wilderness juxtaposed against bustling cityscapes. These contrasting scenes remind us that there is always more than meets the eye. As our journey nears its end at Rickmansworth / Herts / 50S, we reflect upon the significance of these brief encounters with different worlds. Just like Sherlock Holmes unravels mysteries one clue at a time, each glimpse has left an indelible mark on our souls. In this vast tapestry called life, it is these fleeting moments that shape who we are. They teach us humility amidst grandeur; they inspire curiosity within us; they remind us to appreciate every step along the way. So let us cherish these glimpses into hidden realities because they hold within them profound wisdom waiting to be discovered.