1908 Collection (page 16)

Palace of Womens Work, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The Palace of Women's Work, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

The British Palace of Applied Art, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Palace of Decorative Art, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The canal, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The Palace of Decorative Art, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The Canal, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Palace of Applied Arts, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

French Palace of Applied Arts, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Tudor House, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Palace of French Industries, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The Tudor House, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Palace of French Industries, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Court of Honour, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Hall of British Education, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Palace of British Industries, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Hall of British Education, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

The Palace of British Industries, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Congress Hall, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Congress Hall, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Swan boats, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Exhibition Hall of Science, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The Lake, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Hall of Science, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Plan of Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Plan of the Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

King Edward and President Fallieres, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

King Edward and President Fallieres arriving at The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Main entrance, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Main entrance, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Bamford Horse Bus in Nottingham in 1908

Nottingham Bamford Horse Bus in 1908

Flip-flap Franco-British Exhibition at the White City London in 1908

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 morning exercise

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Lavatories

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - social activities - bowling

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Christmas Cakes

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908

Wardown Park Suspension Bridge, built in 1908, is situated within Wardown Park in the northern suburbs of Luton in the valley of the River Lea, Bedfordshire - Raphael Tuck postcard 1914 Date: 1908

Oetzmann's Country Cottage, Franco-British Exhibition 1908 - postcard Date: 1908

St Paul's Cathedral and The Times Newspaper Office, London - postcard, unknown publisher c. 1908 Date: circa 1908

A corner of the Common, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - postcard by S. Hunt, Tunbridge Wells c. 1908 Date: circa 1908

HMS Roxburgh - Devonshire-class armoured cruiser
HMS Roxburgh - one of six Devonshire-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy (1902). Date: 1908

Bloemfontein, South Africa - Government Building on fire
Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa - Government Building on fire. Note the Union Flag on view on the dome, showing that this is a re-use of an earlier image (British rule ended in 1905!!)

Hackney Furnishing Co. Ltd. - West End Premises - Corner of Oxford Street and Great Chapel Street. Pioneers of cut-price furnishings. Building designed by Philip E Pilditch. Date: circa 1908

The Broadway Theatre, New Cross - South East London - situated on New Cross Road/Deptford Broadway, opposite Deptford High Street, on the corner of Tanners Hill

The Poor Childrens Sandpit in Regent's Park in 1908 Date: 1908

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"1908: A Year of Empowerment and Change" In the midst of a world in flux, 1908 marked a significant turning point in history. As suffragettes donned their iconic cat-in-hat attire and proudly waved their flags, women across the globe united to demand their right to vote. Inspired by Kenneth Grahame's enchanting tale "Wind in the Willows, " they embodied the spirit of determination and resilience. Amidst this suffragette rally, where women proudly held up their Women's Sunday Programme from 1908, another powerful figure emerged - Shakespeare's ethereal Titania. Her presence reminded us that even amidst societal struggles, art continues to inspire and uplift. Meanwhile, in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, Sir Donald Bradman honed his cricket skills with unwavering dedication. His passion for the sport would later propel him to become one of Australia's greatest sporting legends. Across oceans and continents, Sylvia Pankhurst fearlessly led her fellow suffragettes at Manchester Docks while wearing badges representing the Women's Social and Political Union (W. S. P. U). These symbols served as reminders that unity is key when fighting for justice. As we reflect on this transformative year, let us not forget the bravery displayed by soldiers like those serving in Gordon Highlanders who valiantly protected our freedoms during times of turmoil. Beyond borders lies New Zealand; its maps remind us that progress knows no bounds. In 1908, New Zealand became a beacon of hope as it granted women full voting rights - a monumental step towards gender equality worldwide. Thus, 1908 stands as an emblematic year filled with courage and resilience. It serves as a reminder that change is possible when individuals band together under noble causes – whether through literature or activism – shaping our collective destiny for generations to come.