Exhibit showing the use of candles for measuring time, formerly in the Children's Gallery at the Science Museum, London.Time candle, c 1931.
Designed by Joseph Vines and made by Walsh of Newbury, Berkshire, this clock indicates solar time on one set of dials and sidereal time on the other....Vines� clock showing sidereal and solar times, 1836.
Regulator clock is a highly accurate timepiece, usually used for making precise measurements in conjunction with astronomical observation. This clock...Vulliamy�s regulator clock, c 1780.
Regulator clock is a highly accurate timepiece, usually used for making precise measurements in conjunction with astronomical observation. This clock...Vulliamy�s regulator clock, c 1780.
This turret clock is the third oldest surviving clock in the world . It was in use at Wells Cathedral in Somerset from 1392 until 1835, when its...Turret Clock, English, 1392.
Detail of mechanism. This turret clock is the third oldest surviving clock in the world . It was in use at Wells Cathedral in Somerset from 1392...Turret Clock, English, 1392.
This turret clock is the third oldest surviving clock in the world . It was in use at Wells Cathedral in Somerset from 1392 until 1835, when its...Turret Clock, English, 1392.
This turret clock is the third oldest surviving clock in the world . It was in use at Wells Cathedral in Somerset from 1392 until 1835, when its...Turret Clock, English, 1392.
World map illustrates the level of freedom the press has to operate in countries around the world in the Time Warner World News Gallery at the...A world map illustrates the level of fre
Tourists walk inside the church in Sumela Monastery, located at 1,200 meters above the sea level and perched on the facade of a cliff in Altindere...Tourists walk inside the church in Sumel
Tourists walk inside the Sumela Monastery, located at 1,200 meters above the sea level and perched on the facade of a cliff in Altindere National...Tourists walk inside the Sumela Monaster
Tourists walk inside the Sumela Monastery which is a favorite spot among tourists travelling along the Black Sea, located at 1,200 meters above the...Tourists walk inside the Sumela Monaster
Tourists walk inside a church at Sumela monastery, one of a favorites spots among tourists travelling along the Black Sea, located 1,200 meters above...Tourists walk inside a church at Sumela
According to Greek mythology, Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and demeter and wife of Hades, ruler of the Underworld. Hades had seized Persephone...Return of Persephone
Shepherd's hour, 1818. . Caricature of an unattractive couple. The woman is lying on the bed, looking at herself in a mirror hanging above the...Shepherds Hour
Successeur de Charlemagne, 1871. Successor of Charlemagne. Creator: Honore Daumier.Successeur De Charlemagne
Rudolf II was the eldest son and successor of Emperor Maximilian II. He became King of Hungary and Croatia in 1572, and by the time of his father's...Copper engraving of Rudolf II, 33rd Holy Roman emperor, by Aegidius Sadeler, 1609. National Gallery, Prague.
Old Manuscript Of Holy Music, Luzon Island In Manila, Philippines - Intramuros San Agustin Museum.Old Manuscript Of Holy Music, Luzon Island In Manila, Philippines -