These photographs, supposedly discovered from an old camera, capture famous moments within history and just how different the world used to be.
Halloween from the 1900s. Good to know clowns have long been considered scary.
You certainly wouldn’t get that today! Taken when constructing the Brooklyn Bridge.
A police officer guarding Galt, Ontario Pharmacy during waist-high waters in 1974. Probably not a good time to drop your keys.
An apple a day! An elephant stops a tram on Gray’s Inn Road, London to eat an apple from its driver in 1936. Well they do say an apple a day…
Eventually built to a height of 324 metres/1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower shown here under construction in 1893. Leading artists and intellectuals were against the project. And yes, that includes after it was finished.
When the lion came to tea could easily be the title of an Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode. You have to wonder whether the king of the jungle wants one teaspoon of sugar or two.
Two of the most charismatic American Presidents, Bill Clinton and John F Kennedy. Just to think of the things they could talk about if history was different and they were talking thirty years later.
A poignant image as wellwishers wave goodbye to the Titanic in 1912.
Alex Raphael 
These are so cool! The one of the Eiffel Tower being built is amazing. 😃
I know. It’s a useful reminder that some people will oppose anything.
That first one!!! *hides under table*
I know. That’s quite a line-up. Creepy to see a policemen in there too.
Some fantastic images.
Thanks. I wanted a neat mix. They really do represent anther world really.
Amazingly gr8at, Alex!
Thanks Ann. I’m going to remember the third photo next time I get caught in a heavy rainstorm. It reminds me of that line in Frasier about hailing a passing gondola.
So interesting! Thank you.
So happy you liked them. They jumped out at me so much I just had to include them in a post. Putting the last one in was hard though.
Great pictures of the past
Thanks. It’s nearly impossible to imagine most of them taking place today.
Yes, they are all great! I have actually seen most of them since I am a die hard lover of old photographs, but it was beautiful to revisit! 🙂
That’s awesome 🙂 Feel free to add a link to one or two. Have you seen the one that has the two old people that inspired the american Gothic painting? It almost made it in.
yes 😀 that is an amazing one! 🙂
Love black and white photography! These photos are great! Love the one of the policeman in the floodwater- what’s he thinking about do you reckon?
I like to think he’s looking at the Do Not Enter sign haha.
Terrific pics Alex. I’m glad I wasn’t around for early-20th century Halloween.
I know. When a policeman is part of the line-up you do ask questions haha.
Fantastic photos!
Thanks Laura. Hope you’re having an awesome weekend.
You’re welcome! I am indeed…it’s raining! Can’t get much better than than in our drought-ridden state. Hope you’re having a good one as well.
Awesome shots! Titanic seems a giant compared to the people waving… I love the “Vitamins” sign, I wonder if the policeman took some after the flood?
And so many hats! I haven’t seen that many in one place since I graduated. I wouldn’t be surprised if he did!
People dressed “classy” these days…
Wow, thanks for sharing mate
Glad you enjoyed them. Photography is a big part of my blog and I like to have a wide range of things to focus on.
These are some very good shots, thanks for sharing.
Thanks dude. Some of those Halloween episodes on Buffy were pretty dark, but that first photo… haha
That is a creepy photo.
Which of the five people freaks you out most?
The one on the far left.
That gaze (shudders)
It’s chilling.
Like your captions, Alex
Thanks Derrick. There was so much to comment on with each photo I just felt I had to add something.
That photo of Clinton and JFK really blows my mind! Excellent collection of photos.
I had no idea they’d ever met. If they’d known what the future held for both of them…
Woah ! Nice !!!
Thanks.
One thing is for sure Halloween was a lot more scary back then !!
Imagine tricking or treating and having one of those people answer the door haha. I’m guessing things lightened up a bit when kids started dressing up.
I would not be trick or treating lol!!!
I know!
Tres cool! Love the flood pic. He’s just hanging out doing his job! 😃 Thanks for finding me, I’m going to enjoy your blog, I can tell!
I can totally imagine him thinking “I bloody hate Mondays”. And thank you kindly 🙂
Ha! Yes! 😃
Awesome!!! I love old black & white photos SO much. That Brooklyn Bridge one is making me hyperventilate! And that Hitchcock one is great. And the first one is like something from Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children. 🙂
I know. If one guy loses his grip, he’s taking a few down with him most likely.
Wow the first one is so creepy!!!
I know. Imagine opening your door to see that. You’d give them all your candy and shut the door fast haha.