Watchers Collection

Gentleman bowling at a skittles alley in a German Beer Hall Date: circa 1905

WW2 Greetings Card, Fire Watchers
A WW2 greetings card, Good luck and best wishes from one fire watcher to another. The image shows two cats sat by a blazing fireplace. Date: circa 1940s

The Watchers
A group portrait oil painting of a young Buddhist monk wearing the traditional Kasaya robe, sat in front of some other figures wearing colourful headbands and flowers in their hair. Date: circa 1921

Four eclipse spectators Date: 1925

TT Race Spectators
Spectators behind a protective grill at the RAC TT (Tourist Trophy) Motor Race held in Ards, Northern Ireland. The race was held here between 1928 and 1936. Date: 1931

The fires in London (colour litho)
2778528 The fires in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fires in London)

The brainchild of a Genius company to celebrate the Festival of the Weapon
2808672 The brainchild of a Genius company to celebrate the Festival of the Weapon, a kilometer from the front line (colour litho) by Beltrame

Fair Supporters - or the best view of the Derby 1928
Three elegant young ladies standing on the roof of a car on a windy day for a better view at the Derby. 1928

FLIGHT / AIRFIELD
A light aeroplane comes in to land over the heads of watchers in a car Date: 1935

Cheering the Trains (chromolitho)
2780174 Cheering the Trains (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheering the Trains. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

How the Danes came up the Channel a thousand years ago, illustration from
STC393354 How the Danes came up the Channel a thousand years ago, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

The Watcher (oil on canvas)
1767639 The Watcher (oil on canvas) by Ufer, Walter (1876-1936); 76.2x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Watcher. Walter Ufer (1876-1936). Oil on canvas

The Toy-man (engraving)
2792770 The Toy-man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toy-man. Illustration for Chatterbox (1885). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Three Watchers (litho)
1628154 Three Watchers (litho) by Marks, Henry Stacey (1829-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Watchers. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1895)

Trainspotters sitting on a gate on the edge of Cambridge watching the London express trains go by are disturbed by a courting couple. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. June 1954

WW2 birthday card, dog and two cats
WW2 pop-up birthday card (inside), a spotted dog and two black cats with binoculars as fire watchers and aircraft spotters, All Good Wishes and the Best of Luck! Date: circa 1942

Birding along Pipeline Road Soberiana NP Panama

Chimeras - Notre Dame, Paris, France. On the left is Black Peter the stone gargoyle - all Parisian children know he watches out for naughty children

WWI Poster, The Watchers of the Seas
Design by Leonard Raven Hill (1867-1942), The Watchers of the Seas, the Navy needs boys and men from 15 to 40 years of age. Royal Navy recruiting poster. Date: circa 1915

Girl looking through binoculars

Picture No. 10878971
Grey Whale - with whale watchers - hand in mouth (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Coronation Copescope
CORONATION OF ELIZABETH II Excited crowds attempt to get a glimpse of their new Queen with the aid of Copes Coronation Copescope. Date: 2 June 1953

Did you see the eclipse? Yes did you?
Total solar eclipse was observed on the 17th April 1912 in London by a large number of amateur astronomers, illustration by Tony Sarg showing people looking up using smoked or coloured glass to

WW2 Christmas card, Civil Defence, designed by Allan Burrows, produced by the Paddington Mobile Unit (ARP), with cartoons of typical activities (inside). Date: circa 1942

WW2 birthday card, dog and cats
WW2 pop-up birthday card, may Good Luck spot you! A spotted dog and two black cats watch the sky with binoculars, as fire watchers and aircraft spotters. Date: circa 1942

The Watchers by Dudley Tennant, WW1 floodlights
A mother tucks her young child up in bed while looking at the lights projected across the sky by searchlights searching for enemy aircraft during the First World War. Date: 1917

Of nyght watchers and beters of the stretes playnge by nyght on instrumentes
XJF486453 Of nyght watchers and beters of the stretes playnge by nyght on instrumentes and vsynge lyke folyes whan tyme is to rest

Source Size = 2952 x 3651
THE WATCHERS. Egypt, engraving 1879

Waiting For The Train
3rd December 1939: Anxious watchers at the barrier of Ipswich railway station waiting for the LNER Evacuation Special train to arrive bringing evacuees to safety from London. (Photo by H. F)

Picture No. 10851032
Grey Whale - & whale watchers touching whale, (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10850272
California Grey Whale - Friendly whale behavior'; calf at surface, mother just below calf, near boatful of whale watchers. (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10754751
Whale Watchers (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10887065
Welney nature reserve - bird watchers observe wildfowl gathering for feeding time Date:

Picture No. 10885537
Grey / Gray Whale - spyhopping in front of whale watchers in boat (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10881614
Bird Watchers and Twitchers - queueing in a residential street hoping to see a rare bird Date:

Picture No. 10881615
Bird Watchers and Twitchers - queueing in a residential street hoping to see a rare bird Date:

Picture No. 10881383
Humpback Whale - with whale watchers watching from boat (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10881362
Humpback Whale - with whale watchers watching from boat (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10881357
Humpback Whale - with whale watchers watching from boat (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10881361
Humpback Whale - with whale watchers watching from boat (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10881360
Humpback Whale - with whale watchers watching from boat (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10881359
Humpback Whale - with whale watchers watching from boat (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10881252
Blue Whale - with whale watchers (Balaenoptera musculus) Date:

Picture No. 10881250
Blue Whale - mother and calf - with whale watchers (Balaenoptera musculus) Date:

Picture No. 10881251
Blue Whale - with whale watchers (Balaenoptera musculus) Date:

Picture No. 10881244
Blue Whale - blowing - with whale watchers (Balaenoptera musculus) Date:

Picture No. 10878978
Grey Whale - with whale watchers (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10878980
Grey Whale - with whale watchers (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

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"Watchers: Observing Life's Spectacles and Safeguarding History" In the heart of a German Beer Hall, a gentleman gracefully bowls at a skittles alley, watched by intrigued onlookers. A vintage WW2 greetings card captures the spirit of unity as fire watchers remain vigilant amidst chaos and destruction. "The Watchers" - an enigmatic group with eyes fixed upon secrets untold, silently guarding the mysteries of time. Four eclipse spectators stand in awe as celestial bodies align, painting the sky with ethereal hues and captivating their gaze. Racing enthusiasts gather along the TT racecourse, eagerly watching daring riders push boundaries in pursuit of victory. Chimeras atop Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris cast watchful gazes over the city below, guardians of its rich history and grandeur. A poignant WWI poster depicts brave souls known as "The Watchers of the Seas, " ever-vigilant against unseen threats lurking beneath waves. Amidst London's fiery chaos, courageous firefighters become steadfast watchers battling to protect lives and preserve their beloved cityscape. The brainchild of a genius company materializes near war-torn frontlines; it celebrates Festival of the Weapon while keeping watch over humanity's resilience. At Derby 1928, fair supporters find themselves blessed with prime views - witnessing equine grace from privileged vantage points that stir excitement within their hearts. The funeral procession for Mr Gladstone unfolds solemnly under watchful eyes paying tribute to an influential figure who shaped nations through his wisdom (litho). On bustling airfields where dreams take flight, dedicated aviators meticulously inspect aircrafts before takeoff – true watchers ensuring safe journeys into boundless skies. In every corner and era, there are those who observe life's wonders or shoulder responsibility for safeguarding our past – these are the watchers, forever vigilant.