1905 Collection (page 8)

Advert, J & A D Grimond, Weavers and Spinners, Dundee
Advert for J & A D Grimond Ltd, Weavers and Spinners, Bow Bridge and Maxwelltown, Dundee, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Gray, Dunn & Co, Biscuit Manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Blacklock & Macarthur, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for Blacklock & Macarthur, Paint and Varnish Manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, Robertsons Whisky, William McKinnon & Co
Adverts for Robertsons Whisky, Dundee, and William McKinnon & Co, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John More & Sons, Quarry Masters, Airdrie
Advert for John More & Sons, Quarry Masters, Airdrie, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Cran & Co, Shipbuilders, Leith, Scotland
Advert for John Cran & Co, Shipbuilders and Engineers, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Design, Govan, near Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Ferguson & Co, Sailmakers, Greenock, Scotland
Advert for Ferguson & Co, Sailmakers for Ships, Steamers and Yachts, Roslin Street, Greenock, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth
Advert for Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth, Scotland, with a curling scene. 1905

Advert, Barclays Locomotives, Kilmarnock, Scotland
Advert, Andrew Barclay Sons & Co Ltd, Locomotives, Kilmarnock, Scotland. 1905

Advert, A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers, Portobello
Advert for A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers, Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

1905 Clarkson steam bus in Lymington High Street. Creator: Unknown
1905 Clarkson steam bus in Lymington High Street

The Besses o th Barn Brass Band - Paddington Station
The Besses o th Barn Brass Band from Besses o th Barn, an old industrial town situated between Manchester and Bury, in Lancashire. In 1905 the band toured France to promote the Entente Cordiale

Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals
This postcard titled Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals shows the many characters Albert Chevalier played. As the coster, fourth from right in the front row, he sang his famous coster songs

Christmas card, clown in snow -- A Merry Heart goes all the way. circa 1905

Port Natal, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller with a broom
At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller wearing a very stylish black dress with red floral pattern with a broom. Date: 1905

Greetings to you all - A pretty skater leads a Pierrot and other revellers onto the ice. She holds a long stick onto which an orange Chinese lantern is attached. Date: 1905

The Un-locked cub
The New Zealand cub is too powerful for the English lion; plus ca change... Date: 1905

Norway / Molde 1905
Molde: the harbour Date: 1905

London / Covent Garden
A market scene. Date: circa 1905

Deal / Kent / Beach & Pier
The beach and pier at Deal, Kent Date: circa 1905

Horse buses in Baker Street, Marylebone, London. Date: circa 1905

Hotel Furberg, St Gilgen, Salzburg, Austria. Date: circa 1905

View of Great Titchfield Street, London, on the corner of Langham Street, showing an aerial view of the street market. circa 1905

Norumberga Tower, Weston, Massachusetts, USA. The stone tower was built in 1889 to mark the supposed location of Fort Norumberga, a Norse fort and city. Date: circa 1905

Bibbiena, Italy - a town and comune in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany Date: 1905

Wall Street, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
View of Wall Street, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, with traffic and pedestrians. Date: circa 1905

Main street in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
View of the main street in the city of Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Date: circa 1905

London / Brighton Veteran Motor Car Trials / Run, Brighton, Engl
London/Brighton Veteran Motor Car Trials/Run, Brighton, Sussex, England. Date: 1905

Railway Station, Crossgates, Yorkshire
Railway Station, Crossgates, Leeds, near Garforth, Yorkshire, England. Great Northern Railway Date: 1905

High Street, Swanage, Dorset
High Street, Swanage, near Poole, Dorset, England. Showing Frank Coxs Boot Stores Date: 1905

Foxley & Plough Lanes, Purley, Surrey
Foxley & Plough Lanes, Purley, near Wallington, Surrey, England. Showing Horse & Carts Date: 1905

The Village, East Budleigh, Devon
The Village, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, near Sidmouth, Devon, England. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- rabbit riding a kangaroo
Pug Peter -- The High Jump. A rabbit in riding costume on the back of a kangaroo, jumping over a telegraph wire. Date: 1905

HAWAII: FISHERMEN, c1905. Native Hawaiian fishermen fishing with a spear and a net. Photograph by Alonzo Gartley, c1905

ALASKA: ESKIMOS, c1905. A mother carrying her sleeping child on her back, Nome, Alaska. Photographed by the Lomen Brothers, c1905

CANADA: HOUSE POST. Post carved from cedar inside a Heiltsuk house at Bella Bella, on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Photographed c1905

Southcliff Gardens and Shelter, Felixstowe - " this is very pretty place, you ought to see it" ! Date: 1905

Bleriot-Voisin float glider shortly after launch on the Sein
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Amesbury High Street, Wiltshire Street scene Date: circa 1905

The Fair Maid of Perth
A scene from The Fair Maid of Perth by Sir Walter Scott Date: 1905

Lichfield Cathedral 1905
Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire Date: 1905

LCC-MFB East Greenwich fire station, SE London
Built by the London County Council in 1902, East Greenwich fire station still stands at 2 Tunnel Avenue SE10. The station was closed in 1985 when the new East Greenwich fire station was opened

Tir Aux Pigeons (Sem)
The great thing about Le tir aux pigeons at Monte Carlo is that you can do it in your best clothes, theres no danger and no one (except the pigeons) gets hurt... Date: 1905

French Public Laundry
A public laundry in Saint-Pol- de-Leon, Brittany Date: circa 1905

Holborn Union Infirmary, Highgate, London
The Holborn Union Infirmary, Archway Road, Highate, North London. A tram passes by. The infirmary, which was opened in 1879, was designed by Henry Saxon Snell

Princes Street Station Hotel brochure cover
Princes Street Station Hotel, Edinburgh under management of the Caledonian Railway Company. Brochure cover featuring a small Scottish tartan clad boy sitting upon a pile of suitcases

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"Capturing the Essence of 1905: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step back in time to the bustling streets of New York City in 1905, where the iconic Flatiron Building stood tall and proud. Edward Steichen's photograph immortalizes this architectural marvel, transporting us to an era filled with promise and innovation. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Aberdovey, beachgoers enjoyed sun-kissed days by the sea in 1905. The carefree atmosphere is palpable as families frolic on sandy shores, creating timeless memories amidst nature's beauty. In Russia, Felix Dzerzhinsky emerged as a prominent figure during this period. His influence would shape history as he laid the foundation for what would become one of the most powerful secret police organizations in modern times. Across artistic realms, English composer Edward Elgar composed his enchanting musical score for "Salut D'Amour. " This masterpiece continues to captivate audiences today with its emotive melodies that transcend time. For those seeking a taste of luxury and indulgence, Old Orkney Whiskey offered a refined experience like no other. Its smooth flavors transported connoisseurs back to an age when craftsmanship was revered above all else. As global boundaries shifted, a map printed in 1905 showcased America's interest in far-flung lands such as the Philippines. This artifact serves as a reminder of how exploration and colonization shaped our world during this transformative era. Closer to home, Barry Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd advertised their wares from Kirkcaldy—a testament to Scotland's rich industrial heritage that thrived during this period of progress and growth. Louis Wain's whimsical illustration featuring cats joyfully riding in a dog cart brings levity and charm into our narrative—an endearing snapshot capturing society's fascination with animals even then.