1898 Collection (page 9)

Heal & Son
Magazine advertisement for Heal & Son furniture. Date: 1898

Sutton-in-Ashfield Town railway station, Nottinghamshire
Platform scene with passengers and footbridge at Sutton-in-Ashfield Town railway station, on the Leen Valley Extension Railway (GNR), Nottinghamshire, in the year that it opened. Date: 1898

Underground railway, Waterloo and City Line opening London
Underground railway, Waterloo and City Line opening, London. Starting from Waterloo, a driver working the motor, the entrance to one of the iron tunnels. Date: 1898

Trafalgar Day 1898
Crowds gather round Nelsons column in Trafalgar Square on Trafalgar Day to celebrate the victory of French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. 21 October 1898

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction

The Useful Little Maid by Frances Brundage. 1898

Such a Large Family to Wash, by Frances Brundage. 1898

Day Dreams by Frances Brundage. 1898

Advert for an appearance of Madame Babault, the lobster-clawed lady (engraving)
608596 Advert for an appearance of Madame Babault, the lobster-clawed lady (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for an appearance of Madame Babault)

Histoire d un Innocent, illustrated history of the Dreyfus Affair
CHT170168 Histoire d un Innocent, illustrated history of the Dreyfus Affair (colour litho) by French School; Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Bismarck: The Man and the Statesman, Poster showing portrait bust of Otto von
528654 Bismarck: The Man and the Statesman, Poster showing portrait bust of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) German statesman, and advertising Bismarcks memoir, 1898

American Womanhood -You release my shackles and I ll release yours, editorial cartoon
3709808 American Womanhood -You release my shackles and IA ll release yours, editorial cartoon, c.1898 (black and white editorial cartoon) by American School

Sandford Manor House from back garden, 1898 (colour litho)
2794038 Sandford Manor House from back garden, 1898 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandford Manor House from back garden, 1898)

Victoria Gardens, Truro (colour photo)
3093887 Victoria Gardens, Truro (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Gardens, Truro)

St Marys Church, Woodstock (b / w photo)
3092508 St Marys Church, Woodstock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, Woodstock)

Claridges Hotel In 1898 (colour litho)
3099839 Claridges Hotel In 1898 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claridges Hotel In 1898)

George Nathaniel Curzon, newly appointed Viceroy of India
George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, (1859-1925), who was styled as Lord Curzon of Kedleston between 1898 and 1911

Football trophies, medals and caps - Sheriff of London Charity Shield, Winners Medals and Losers Medal, Medal presented to each member of the team that heads the Southern League

Poster, The J. P. from the Strand Theatre, London
Poster, The J.P. from the Strand Theatre, London. 1898

Electric cars, Clement factory, Levallois-Perret, Paris 1898
Electric cars being charged at the Clement factory, Levallois-Perret, Paris. Date: 1898

Editor in the throws of composition
Cartoon, Literary Study - an editor in the throws (throes) of composition. 1898

The English Cricket Team in Australia (b / w photo)
1615200 The English Cricket Team in Australia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Cricket Team in Australia)

The Industrial Enterprise of 1898, Mr Hooleys Hydraulic Joint (b / w photo)
1615194 The Industrial Enterprise of 1898, Mr Hooleys Hydraulic Joint (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Enterprise of 1898)

Sheen House Motor Races
Early Motor Racing - Sheen House Motor Races (left to right) D G Wridgway, Charles Jarrott, Selwyn Francis Edge. 1898

Music cover, The Lily of Laguna sung by Eugene Stratton
Music cover, The Lily of Laguna, written and composed by Leslie Stuart, sung by Eugene Stratton. 1898

Russian Artillery and Engineers Date: 1898

Queen Alexandra with sister Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna
Queen Alexandra of Great Britain, wife of King Edward VII (1844 - 1925), with her sister, the Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, formerly Princess Dagmar of Denmark (1847 - 1928). Date: 1898

Bouquet of roses with fan on an Italian birthday card. Date: 1898

W G Graces Jubilee Match, Lord s, 1898
The Gentlemens Cricket Team, W G Graces Jubilee Match, Lords Cricket Ground, 1898. 1898

Surrey Cricket Team 1898. 1898

Songs from the Plays of Shakespeare, Paul Woodroffe
Songs from the Plays of Shakespeare by Paul Woodroffe - Come Unto These Yellow Sands (from The Tempest). 1898

Nottinghamshire Cricket Team 1898. 1898

Gloucestershire Cricket Team, 1898. 1898

Essex Cricket Team, 1898. 1898

Cover design, The Sketch magazine, Christmas 1898. 1898

Cover design, Black and White magazine, Christmas 1898, white-faced clown in red costume. 1898

Crowd at The Oval Cricket Ground, London
Part of the crowd at The Oval Cricket Ground, London. circa 1898

Footman at a feast, the Imperial Court, Berlin, Germany
Footman at a feast at the Imperial Court, Berlin, Germany. circa 1898

Painting on an artists palette
Escaped - a humorous painting on an artists palette, showing two dogs watching a cat disappear through the hole. circa 1898

Painting on a palette by various German artists. circa 1898

Loves telegraph
Victorian illustration depicting fairies communicating via the telegraph. Date: 1898

Loves phonograph
Victorian illustration depicting fairies listening to Edisons wax cylinder phonograph introduced at the end of the 19th century. Date: 1898

Opening of the Congo railway, page from The Graphic
The opening of the Congo Railway: the inauguration ceremonies. A page from The Graphic, 3rd September 1898. Among the photographs on the page are those showing a march past of the troops at Boma

The Battle of Santiago, Cuba 1898
The Battle of Santiago de Cuba, fought between Spain and the United States, was one of the key naval engagements of the SpanishAmerican War

LUTHULI / ALBERT / NOBEL 61
ALBERT JOHN MVUMBI LUTHULI or LUTULI South African reformer, President of the African National Congress (1952-60) Date: 1898 - 1967

Two women sitting in a conservatory (colour litho)
960209 Two women sitting in a conservatory (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women sitting in a conservatory, with a man in the background)

Soldiers renewing their oath to die Republicans (colour litho)
960191 Soldiers renewing their oath to die Republicans (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"1898: A Year of Triumphs, Artistry, and Engineering Marvels" In the world of sports, the Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County F. A. Cup Final in 1898 captivated fans with its intense rivalry and thrilling match. Meanwhile, aboard the Training Ship HMS Conway, young cadets honed their skills and prepared for a life at sea, embodying discipline and determination. The whimsical artwork "Snowballing" by Louis Wain brought joy to many with its playful depiction of feline friends engaging in winter fun. Speaking of cats, The Tabby Toboggan Club illustrated by Louis Wain showcased these beloved creatures enjoying a snowy adventure together. On the coast of Whitley Bay stood the majestic Whitley Bay Lighthouse, guiding ships safely through treacherous waters and symbolizing strength amidst adversity. Art enthusiasts were enthralled by Edvard Munch's iconic woodcut masterpiece "The Kiss, " created between 1897-98 - an expression of passion that transcended time. In 1898, Theodore Roosevelt led his Rough Riders to victory on San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War - a testament to bravery and leadership in times of conflict. Bismarck as Blacksmith depicted an unexpected portrayal of Otto von Bismarck as a skilled craftsman forging his own destiny - showcasing resilience and adaptability. George Gershwin emerged as a musical prodigy in 1898; his compositions would later revolutionize American music with their unique blend of jazz and classical influences. A Swiss travel poster from 1898 enticed adventurers to explore Switzerland's Visp-Zermatt Railroad - promising breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences. Ebenezer Howard's Three Magnets diagram laid out his vision for utopian urban planning – harmoniously integrating town life with country living for enhanced quality-of-life standards Lastly but certainly not least was the completion of Scotland's Forth Bridge, a marvel of engineering that defied the odds and connected communities with its