Wick Collection (page 3)

Jan van Speijk Debating whether Set Fire Gunpowder
Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, Jan van Speijk is considering whether he will put the wick in the powder, 5 February 1831

Jan van Speijk stabs wick powder 5 February 1831
Jan van Speijk stabs the wick in the powder, 5 February 1831, Jan van Speijk kneels by the barrel and stabs the gun in the powder with a theatrical gesture, projectiles, explosives, etc.: gunpowder

Little boy standing holding cane little dog wicker chair
Little boy standing, holding a cane, with a little dog in a wicker chair; G. Wick (American, active Norwich, New York 1870s - 1880s); about 1890; Gelatin silver print

Portrait woman extremely short hair G Wick American
Portrait of a woman with extremely short hair; G. Wick (American, active Norwich, New York 1870s - 1880s); about 1890; Gelatin silver print

An Ancient Clock Built By Henry De Wick In 1370. From The Cyclopaedia Or Universal Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences And Literature By Abraham Rees, Published London 1820

Christmas card in the shape of a candle and holder
Handmade Christmas card in the shape of a candle and holder, with a string to pull to make the flame appear. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Wick House Nursery, Brislington, Bristol
The Wick House Nursery, Brislington, Bristol. The home was opened in 1925 by the Waifs and Strays Society in a house donated by Mr and Mrs Walter James. Date: 1920s

Two oil burner lamps with pink hydrangea and lavender in window niche credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Ethanol flame. The flame is burning on a wick that is soaked in ethanol. As the ethanol on the end of the wick is burnt, more ethanol replaces it from the reservoir below

High Street, Wick, Scotland
An early 20th century street scene in Wick, Scotland, depicting the High Street

Wick Manor with cattle, Wick, Worcestershire
Wick Manor with cattle in the foreground, in the village of Wick, Worcestershire. Date: circa 1970s

The Ferry Tea Boat, Wick Ferry, near Christchurch Harbour
The Ferry Tea Boat, Wick Ferry, on the River Stour near Christchurch Harbour, Dorset. Date: circa 1905

Candle and two mice on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Candle holder and mouse on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, Plate 245
Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, for burning petroleum, paraffin or kerosene, Plate 245. Date: circa 1880s

Silbers patent burners with wicks, Plate 227
Silbers patent petroleum, paraffin or kerosene burners with circular and flat wicks, Plate 227. Date: circa 1880s

Vickers Viscount 802 G-AOJB BEA Wick 1969
Vickers Viscount 802 G-AOJB of BEA at Wick in June 1969 Date: 1969

Vickers Viscount 802 G-AOJF British Airways Wick 1974
Vickers Viscount 802 G-AOJF of British Airways at Wick in the far north of Scotland in June 1974. Passengers disembarking Date: 1974

Blacksmith, Wick, Worcestershire
Blacksmith, Wick, Pershore, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England. Showing Mr Sherwood Shoeing a Horse - May 1909 Date: 1900s

Stacks of Duncansbay, John O Goats, Highland
Stacks of Duncansbay, John O Goats, Wick, Highland, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Two children at Berry-me-wick, typical Edwardian clothing
The identities of these two are unknown and are are presumably local residents of the small settlement at Berry me Wick, near Cressbrook, Derbyshire. Date: 1909

Main drainage of the metropolis
Drainage works in London to purify the water: sectional view of the tunnels from Wick Lane, near Old Ford, Bow. Date: 1859

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Close-up of candle flame. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Unlit wax candle in brass candlestick

Earth globe with a fuse lighted up as a time bomb

An Afghan National Army soldier prepares a detonation charge
April 17, 2012 - An Afghan National Army special operations forces soldier prepares a detonation charge to destroy unexploded ordnance during a security patrol in the mountains around Latif district

A soldier pulls a detonation cord igniter to start a reaction detonating C-4 explosives

Source Size = 3756 x 2890
Wick Harbour during the Late Storm, 1870

Source Size = 1685 x 1893
Gipsy Life Round London: Knife Grinder, Hackney Wick, 1880

Source Size = 1892 x 1910
Gipsy Life Round London: Tent at Hackney Wick, 1880

Source Size = 3968 x 2676
Rejoicings in the Park Adjoining Wick House, Celebration of the Coming of Age of George William, the Ninth Earl of Coventry, Worcestershire

Mary Magdalene with a night light, c. 1640-35 (oil on canvas)
XIR93782 Mary Magdalene with a night light, c.1640-35 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 128x94 cm; Louvre-Lens

The night light, 1630-35 (oil on canvas) (detail of 93782)
XIR375187 The night light, 1630-35 (oil on canvas) (detail of 93782) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

2657633; out of copyright

Two kids with guns, Cornelis Schut (I), unknown, 1618 - 1655

Dress of Ottoman soldiers around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Woman blowing at a glowing candle wick, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1687

THE HERRING FISHERY AT CAITHNESS, UK: 1. Wick Harbour: Boats Coming In. 2. Pulteneytown Harbour, Wick, During the Herring Season. 3. Herring Boats in Wick Harbour. 4. " A Fair Catch."

A Landscape at Wick, Gloucestershire, Below the Rocks, Benjamin Barker, 1776-1838, British

ENGLAND: GYPSY CAMP, 1880. A knife-grinder at a gypsy encampment at Hackney Wick, London, England. English engraving, 1880

AD: HAT BANDS, c1910. The Wick fancy hat bands. Cheer up - show your colors. Advertisement for the Wick Narrow Fabric Company. Chromolithograph, c1910

Candle holder and mouse on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a candle and holder
Handmade Christmas card in the shape of a candle and holder, with a string to pull to make the flame appear. Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 10894544
Lunda Wick Bay Date:

Picture No. 10894528
Rocky Shoreline of Bigton Wick Date:

Colne Estuary Essex viewed from Geedon bay Hide at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve sell excess wood from their timber yard for fire wood

Kits Pond at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve

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"Wick: A Journey Through Time and Places" Discover the enchanting town of Wick, nestled in the heart of Scotland's Bridge Street. From its picturesque harbour to its rich historical landmarks, this hidden gem offers a captivating blend of tradition and beauty. Step back in time as you explore the Shetland ZE2 9 Map, tracing the footsteps of ancient settlers who once called this land home. Immerse yourself in history aboard a London Routemaster Bus, where tales from bygone eras come alive. The harbour at Wick beckons with its charm, where fishing boats sway gently alongside barrels filled with stories untold. Witness the legacy of resilience as you encounter a vintage Primus Stove from 1932, reminding us of simpler times. Transport yourself to 1875 during Wick's bustling herring season when the harbor thrived with activity. Feel the echoes of hardworking fishermen and their bountiful catches that sustained communities for generations. Across distant shores lies an indomitable spirit - witness it firsthand through images captured during WW2's Blitz in London. The Clarnico Factory stands tall amidst chaos, embodying strength and determination even in times of adversity. Travel further south to Dorset's Ferry Tea Boat at Wick Harbor; let your senses be tantalized by aromatic brews that have warmed hearts for centuries. Savor every sip while absorbing breathtaking views that only nature can provide. Delve into history once more with Thomas Wyck's masterpiece depicting Frost Fair on the River Thames in February 1684. Marvel at his intricate printing techniques which transport you back to an era long past yet forever cherished. Finally, embrace simplicity itself - a humble candle wick illuminating darkness since time immemorial. Symbolic of hope and warmth, it reminds us that even amidst life's storms, there is always light waiting to guide our way forward. Intriguingly diverse yet harmoniously connected, Wick invites you to embark on a journey through time and places.