Turn Collection (#8)

Crown and Sceptre Inn, Greenwich
The Crown & Sceptre Tap was situated on Crane Street. This prominent riverside tavern closed around the turn of the 20th century and has long since been demolished. Date: 1875

Highways and Byways in Denmark, Sketches in Jutland (engraving)
1599076 Highways and Byways in Denmark, Sketches in Jutland (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highways and Byways in Denmark, Sketches in Jutland)

Chelsea Farm
View of Chelsea Farm, a house occupied by Lord & Lady Cremorne around the turn of the 19th century. It near Chelsea Bridge on the site now covered by Cremorne Gardens. Date: 1875

Regency man riding a horse sliding down a hill on its hind legs, its forelegs straight. A man with a peg leg and eyepatch tumbles behind. How to Travel Upon Two Legs in a Frost

Woman in nainsook dress bordered with sky-blue linen, with cane, looking at a waterlily pond. Robe de nansouk bordee de linon bleu de ciel

Pink rose flower faces
Easter greetings card. Childrens faces in flowers were very popular at the turn of the 20th century. From a postcard series published by Ernest Nister. Artist: Irene Marcellus Date: circa 1906

Yellow & pink rose flower faces
Easter greetings card. Childrens faces in flowers were very popular at the turn of the 20th century. From a postcard series published by Ernest Nister. Artist: Irene Marcellus Date: circa 1906

Dog rose flower faces
Easter greetings card. Childrens faces in flowers were very popular at the turn of the 20th century. From a postcard series published by Ernest Nister. Artist: Irene Marcellus Date: circa 1906

Pansy flower faces
Easter greetings card. Childrens faces in flowers were very popular at the turn of the 20th century. From a postcard series published by Ernest Nister. Artist: Irene Marcellus Date: circa 1906

Olivia features in Shakespeares Twelfth Night aromantic comedybelieved to have been written around 1601???1602. The play centres on the twinsViolaandSebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck

Coursing, the Turn (engraving)
6002908 Coursing, the Turn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing, the Turn)

At the gate of the new world, American immigration (litho)
6005051 At the gate of the new world, American immigration (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the gate of the new world, American immigration)

Lowestoft Pier (b / w photo)
6013008 Lowestoft Pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lowestoft Pier)

The Tolhouse, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6013005 The Tolhouse, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tolhouse, Yarmouth)

Yarmouth Church (b / w photo)
6013001 Yarmouth Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yarmouth Church)

Beach Gardens, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6012998 Beach Gardens, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach Gardens, Yarmouth)

Yarmouth from the Lookout (b / w photo)
6012996 Yarmouth from the Lookout (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yarmouth from the Lookout)

Nelson Monument (b / w photo)
6012988 Nelson Monument (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson Monument)

Venezia, Lido, Grand Hotel des Bains (b / w photo)
6012957 Venezia, Lido, Grand Hotel des Bains (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Lido, Grand Hotel des Bains)

Venezia, Lido, Imbarcadero e Grand Hotel Lido (b / w photo)
6012956 Venezia, Lido, Imbarcadero e Grand Hotel Lido (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Lido, Imbarcadero e Grand Hotel Lido)

Venezia, Chiesa dei Gesuiti e Stazione Ferroviaria (b / w photo)
6012954 Venezia, Chiesa dei Gesuiti e Stazione Ferroviaria (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Chiesa dei Gesuiti e Stazione Ferroviaria)

Venezia, Monumento a Tiziano Vecellio (b / w photo)
6012949 Venezia, Monumento a Tiziano Vecellio (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Monumento a Tiziano Vecellio)

Venezia, Monumento a Canova (b / w photo)
6012948 Venezia, Monumento a Canova (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Monumento a Canova. Illustration for Ricordo di Venezia (np, c 1900)

Venezia, Canal Grande, Palazzo Vendramin (b / w photo)
6012947 Venezia, Canal Grande, Palazzo Vendramin (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Canal Grande, Palazzo Vendramin)

Venezia, Canal Grande in festa (b / w photo)
6012945 Venezia, Canal Grande in festa (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Canal Grande in festa)

Venezia, Riva degli Schiavoni (b / w photo)
6012944 Venezia, Riva degli Schiavoni (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Riva degli Schiavoni)

Venezia, Ponte dei Sospiri (b / w photo)
6012942 Venezia, Ponte dei Sospiri (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Ponte dei Sospiri. Illustration for Ricordo di Venezia (np, c 1900)

Venezia, Palazzo Ducale (b / w photo)
6012938 Venezia, Palazzo Ducale (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Palazzo Ducale. Illustration for Ricordo di Venezia (np, c 1900)

Venezia, Chiesas Marco, Interno (b / w photo)
6012934 Venezia, Chiesas Marco, Interno (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Chiesas Marco, Interno)

The Hoffman Girls in rehearsals
The Hoffman Girls, the dance troupe founded, managed and choreographed by Gertrude Hoffman, pictured in rehearsals for Leap Year which had had a successful run at the London Hippodrome

Chung Ling Soo at the London Hippodrome
Chung Ling Soo, Chinese conjuror (real name Billy Robinson) in publicity photographs for his act at the London Hippodrome in 1904. Date: 1904

Performing seals at the London Hippodrome
Humorous illustration of Captain Woodwards performing seals at the London Hippodrome. One looks anxiously out at the audience and tells his co-worker he can see another party in sealskin jackets

Zutka of the Hippodrome in Fleet Street
Zutka, the famous man/doll appearing at the London Hippodrome in 1904 flies by accident out of his box opposite Andertons Hotel in Fleet Street on his way to a photographers studio

Zutka, the mystery turn at the London Hippodrome
Zutka, one of the latest turns at the London Hippodrome in 1904. But is he a live man or a mechanical boy? asks The Bystander

Mr Goodnight, performing horse at the London Hippodrome
Mr Goodnight, the performing horse at the London Hippodrome who undressed and put himself to bed, much to the delight of the audience. Date: 1900

Richard Sawade and polar bears at the London Hippodrome
Richard Sawade aka " King of the Beasts" appearing at the London Hippodrome, with a variety of animals including polar bears. Date: 1901

Fay Compton in Dick Whittington at London Hippodrome
Fay Compton in the role of Dick Whittington for the pantomime Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome in 1932-3. Date: 1932

Plate 187. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950381 Plate 187. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x42.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 47. Walking, and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950131 Plate 47. Walking, and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.3x29.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 45. Walking Two Models Meeting, and Partly Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950442 Plate 45. Walking Two Models Meeting, and Partly Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x34.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 194. Dancing, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950388 Plate 194. Dancing, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 193. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950387 Plate 193.Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.5x41 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 394. Turning a Crank Handle, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950091 Plate 394. Turning a Crank Handle, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.2x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 364. Hand-spring over Mans Back, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950075 Plate 364. Hand-spring over Mans Back, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Cresta Run - a repair party at work
Workmen busy tuning up what is one of the most famous toboggan runs in the world - the Cresta Run in St. Moritz - at Battledore and Shuttlecock, two well known turns. Date: 1924

The Cresta Run
Daredevil tobogganists take a thrilling turn at the second bank of the Church leap at the famous Cresta Run at St. Moritz with the grand stand visible in the background. Date: 1924

Gentleman fencer in the whole turn called Volte
Gentleman fencer making the whole turn called Volte, on the Pass in Tierce, or in Carte over the Arm. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Gentleman fencer in the Demi-Volte turn
Gentleman fencer in the half-round or bounding turn of the Body called the Demi-Volte. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

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"Turning the Tide: From Healing to Heroism, Landscapes to Fire Stations" Witnessing Jesus' miraculous turn as he heals the sick with compassion and grace. In the midst of chaos, a powerful image emerges - Regulars and Auxiliaries standing side by side during the Blitz in London. The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT takes a thrilling turn on the open road, leaving hearts racing in its wake. Louis Wain's captivating artwork captures how possession becomes nine points of the law, unveiling hidden truths within his mesmerizing strokes. Colorado's breathtaking landscape near Aspen showcases Maroon Lake and distant Maroon Bells adorned with an early dusting of snow - nature's stunning seasonal turn. LCC-LFB Woolwich fire station stands tall as a symbol of bravery and resilience in Southeast London's firefighting efforts. Bishopsgate fire station in City of London turns into a beacon of hope amidst raging flames, protecting lives and property from destruction. At LCC-MFB HQ station in Southwark SE1, dedicated firefighters take their turn at safeguarding communities day after day with unwavering commitment. A glimpse into history reveals 19th-century ploughs turning fertile soil, shaping agricultural landscapes for generations to come. LCC-LFB Lambeth fire station proudly displays its array of appliances ready to respond at any moment - always prepared for their crucial turn on duty. LCC-LFB engines and crews stationed at Whitechapel exemplify unity as they swiftly navigate through bustling streets when every second counts. Shadwell Fire Station crew proudly exhibits their well-equipped fire engines on display – a testament to their readiness for any emergency that may arise. In this diverse collection spanning from divine healing to heroic acts, picturesque landscapes to steadfast firefighters' stations – each "turn" represents moments where individuals or communities rise to the occasion, leaving an indelible mark on history.