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"The Spectator: Witnessing History Unfold Through the Eyes of Onlookers" The Orrery by Joseph Wright

Background imageSpectator Collection: ERC 1972: Scottish Rally

ERC 1972: Scottish Rally
JUNE 03: Hannu Mikkola / Hamish Cardno, Ford Escort MkI RS1600 during the Scottish Rally on June 03, 1972. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageSpectator Collection: Group watching the Henley Regatta from boat, July 1958

Group watching the Henley Regatta from boat, July 1958
A group of people including; Mr Alan Adams, Mr Robin Gibbs, Mr Tony Gibbs, Miss Rachel Chandler and Mr Denis Adams, watching the racing on the last day of the Henley Royal Regatta from a cabin

Background imageSpectator Collection: Aerial view of Stamford Bridge, stadium of Chelsea Football Club, London, c1922

Aerial view of Stamford Bridge, stadium of Chelsea Football Club, London, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Background imageSpectator Collection: Watching Cockfight

Watching Cockfight
A crowd of men watching a cockfighting contest in the Cock-Pit Royal, circa 1735. Original Artwork: By William Hogarth. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Background imageSpectator Collection: 35th President of the United States. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline

35th President of the United States. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, with Texas Governor John Connally and his wife
JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). 35th President of the United States. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, with Texas Governor John Connally and his wife, Nellie, riding in an open car through Dallas

Background imageSpectator Collection: OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Spyridon Louis winning the marathon race in the first modern Olympic Games at

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Spyridon Louis winning the marathon race in the first modern Olympic Games at Athens in 1896: illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

Background imageSpectator Collection: GEROME: GLADIATORS, 1874. Jean-Leon Gerome: Pollice Verso [The Gladiators]. Oil on canvas, 1874

GEROME: GLADIATORS, 1874. Jean-Leon Gerome: Pollice Verso [The Gladiators]. Oil on canvas, 1874

Background imageSpectator Collection: AMERICAN CIRCUS, c1874. The Grand Layout. Circus parade around tents with a crowd watching

AMERICAN CIRCUS, c1874. The Grand Layout. Circus parade around tents with a crowd watching alongside a railroad train. American lithograph, c1874

Background imageSpectator Collection: Krishna Subduing Kaliya, the Snake Demon: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca

Krishna Subduing Kaliya, the Snake Demon: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca. 1785. Krishna battles Kaliya, a hundred-headed serpent (naga) who was poisoning the river Yamuna

Background imageSpectator Collection: A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown

A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Spectators watching a match on Stanpit Marsh outside the town of Christchurch, (now in Dorset)

Background imageSpectator Collection: The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Creator: Unknown

The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Thoroughbred race horse owned by the Prince of Wales winning the Derby at Epsom racecourse in Surrey

Background imageSpectator Collection: Ascot Racegoers

Ascot Racegoers
16th June 1925: A group of spectators at Ascort racecourse. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageSpectator Collection: The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

Background imageSpectator Collection: Burberrys Coronation advertisement, 1953

Burberrys Coronation advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Burberrys raincoats featuring a practically and stylishly clad couple all prepared for watching the procession at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageSpectator Collection: The Carol Singers, 1893 (oil on canvas)

The Carol Singers, 1893 (oil on canvas)
7076453 The Carol Singers, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Spittle, William M (1858-1917); Private Collection

Background imageSpectator Collection: Cartoon, Bravo, Mr George

Cartoon, Bravo, Mr George! A spectator speaks to the Native American Indian, Deerfoot, himself also a runner. Walter Goodall George (1858-1943) was a British runner who turned professional in 1885

Background imageSpectator Collection: Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865)

Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865)
JLJ4586105 Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865), 1841 Collection privee by Herring Snr

Background imageSpectator Collection: Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937

Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageSpectator Collection: Singer Le Mans competing in the MG Car Club Abingdon Trial / Rally, 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell

Singer Le Mans competing in the MG Car Club Abingdon Trial / Rally, 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
Singer Le Mans. 1933 1493 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. WP4970. Event Entry No: 57. Place: M.G.C.C. Abingdon Trial/Rally. Date: 13/14.5.39

Background imageSpectator Collection: Frazer-Nash TT replica of Midge Wilby competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937

Frazer-Nash TT replica of Midge Wilby competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937
Frazer-Nash T.T. Replica, 1934 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YG6020. Event Entry No: 26. Driver: Wilby, Miss. M. Chassis No.2105 VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37

Background imageSpectator Collection: Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923

Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Reg. No. CT5219. Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. FTD in record time. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 8.9.23

Background imageSpectator Collection: He caught Tom a smack under the chin, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Pugnis

He caught Tom a smack under the chin, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Pugnis
He caught Tom a smack under the chin, late 19th or early 20th century. An illustration from Famous Fights

Background imageSpectator Collection: Caught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?)

Caught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?). Artist: Pugnis
Caught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?). An illustration from Famous Fights

Background imageSpectator Collection: Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. Artist: Harris

Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. Artist: Harris
Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. First held in 1776, the St Leger is the oldest of the five classic English horse races

Background imageSpectator Collection: A Royal Game of Tennis in the Jeu de Paume, Versailles, published by Charles Hulpeau

A Royal Game of Tennis in the Jeu de Paume, Versailles, published by Charles Hulpeau
XJF132945 A Royal Game of Tennis in the Jeu de Paume, Versailles, published by Charles Hulpeau (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSpectator Collection: FLORENCE: FOOTBALL GAME. A game of football in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy

FLORENCE: FOOTBALL GAME. A game of football in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy. Painting, 16th century, by Stradano

Background imageSpectator Collection: BOWLING TOURNAMENT, 1905. The International Bowling Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

BOWLING TOURNAMENT, 1905. The International Bowling Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in February, 1905, sponsored by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company. Lithograph, 1905

Background imageSpectator Collection: Stuck In The Mud

Stuck In The Mud
A group of men attempting to push a car out of the mud, which had become stuck on The Hill at the Epsom Derby

Background imageSpectator Collection: Epsom Grand Stand

Epsom Grand Stand
Lord Jerseys champion racehorse Bay Middleton being led past the grandstand at Epsom after winning the Derby. Original Artwork: An engraving by R G Reeve after the painting by J Pollard

Background imageSpectator Collection: Nadars Le Geant balloon on exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1863

Nadars Le Geant balloon on exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving
THE GIANT BALLOON, 1863. Nadars Le Geant balloon on exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving

Background imageSpectator Collection: Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games, Panel B

Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games, Panel B
Roman civilization, 5th century A.D. Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games. Panel B

Background imageSpectator Collection: Known as Jack. American tennis player

Known as Jack. American tennis player
JOHN A. KRAMER (b.1921). Known as Jack. American tennis player

Background imageSpectator Collection: BASEBALL: WASHINGTON, 1925. Bucky Harris of the Washington Nationals sliding into home plate, 1925

BASEBALL: WASHINGTON, 1925. Bucky Harris of the Washington Nationals sliding into home plate, 1925

Background imageSpectator Collection: HORSE RACING, 1870. Grand Stand, Monmouth Park - the Hurdle Race

HORSE RACING, 1870. Grand Stand, Monmouth Park - the Hurdle Race. Horse racing at Monmouth Park, New Jersey. Wood engraving after Alfred R. Waud from an American newspaper of 1870

Background imageSpectator Collection: ANCIENT ROME: CHARIOT RACE. Chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Line engraving, 19th century

ANCIENT ROME: CHARIOT RACE. Chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Alexander von Wagner (1838-1919)

Background imageSpectator Collection: STRING QUARTET, 1846. Wood engraving, English, 1846

STRING QUARTET, 1846. Wood engraving, English, 1846

Background imageSpectator Collection: CORONATION: QUEEN VICTORIA. The coronation of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), 28 June 1838

CORONATION: QUEEN VICTORIA. The coronation of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), 28 June 1838. Engraving after Charles Robert Leslie

Background imageSpectator Collection: CORBETT & SULLIVAN, 1892. James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett (right) shakes hands with John L

CORBETT & SULLIVAN, 1892. James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett (right) shakes hands with John L. Sullivan at the beginning of their championship fight in New Orleans, 7 September 1892

Background imageSpectator Collection: THE GREAT CHEESE LEVEE. The Great Cheese Levee at the White House on 22 February 1837

THE GREAT CHEESE LEVEE. The Great Cheese Levee at the White House on 22 February 1837, when hundreds of visitors carried away most of a 1

Background imageSpectator Collection: SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler

SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, photographed at the opening game of the World Series between the New York Giants

Background imageSpectator Collection: SPAIN: BULLFIGHT. Bull fight in the town square of the village of Mijares, Spain

SPAIN: BULLFIGHT. Bull fight in the town square of the village of Mijares, Spain. Photograph, mid 20th century

Background imageSpectator Collection: BASEBALL GAME, 1967. Game between the Boston Red Sox (in the field)

BASEBALL GAME, 1967. Game between the Boston Red Sox (in the field) and the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on the last day of the regular season, 1 October 1967

Background imageSpectator Collection: BROOKLYN: EBBETS FIELD. A crane with a wrecking ball on top of the visitors dugout at Ebbets Field

BROOKLYN: EBBETS FIELD. A crane with a wrecking ball on top of the visitors dugout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, 23 February 1960

Background imageSpectator Collection: FOOTBALL GAME, 1965. Defensive tackle Roger Brown of the Detroit Lions exults after sacking

FOOTBALL GAME, 1965. Defensive tackle Roger Brown of the Detroit Lions exults after sacking quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers (kneeling) in the end zone for a safety

Background imageSpectator Collection: Dancing bears in the High Street, Crickhowell, Mid Wales

Dancing bears in the High Street, Crickhowell, Mid Wales
Two dancing bears and their owners, and several interested spectators, in the High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imageSpectator Collection: My Dog Took the Biscuit by G. E. Studdy

My Dog Took the Biscuit by G. E. Studdy
Humorous illustration by George Studdy showing a rather dim looking lady in a crowd of spectators offering a distracting biscuit to a greyhound who should instead be pursuing the hare

Background imageSpectator Collection: The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)

The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1199485 The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 129x177.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageSpectator Collection: Victorian London - Barnes Bridge

Victorian London - Barnes Bridge
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A large crowd of people gather to watch the boat race on the Thames some on the beams under Barnes Bridge



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"The Spectator: Witnessing History Unfold Through the Eyes of Onlookers" The Orrery by Joseph Wright: A group of mesmerized spectators gaze upon a mechanical model of the solar system, marveling at the wonders of science and human ingenuity. Augusta National Golf Club House, 1943: Eager fans gather around the clubhouse, eagerly awaiting their favorite golfers as they compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. WORLD SERIES, 1955: In a nail-biting moment captured forever, Sandy Amoros soars through Yankee Stadium's left field to catch Yogi Berra's deep fly ball during Game 7, leaving spectators breathless with anticipation. Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc committing self-immolation in Saigon: Shocked onlookers witness an act of profound protest against injustice as this brave monk sets himself ablaze to shed light on President Ngo Dinh Diem's mistreatment of protestors. The Airpump by Joseph Wright: With fascination and curiosity etched on their faces, observers gather around an air pump experiment that symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and scientific discovery. CLEVELAND: JACOBS FIELD - A sea of passionate baseball enthusiasts fills Jacobs Field; their collective cheers echoing through time as they support their beloved Cleveland Indians with unwavering loyalty. Churchill Downs horse racing at Kentucky Derby: Amidst thunderous hooves pounding against turf tracks at Churchill Downs, spectators hold their breaths while witnessing majestic horses galloping towards glory during America's greatest horse race event. Arthur Ashe triumphs over Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon finals in 1975: Captured mid-match point, ardent tennis fans watch intently as American legend Arthur Ashe defeats his opponent with grace and skill during a historic Wimbledon final match that will be remembered for years to come. Medieval jousting tournament.