1908 Collection (page 3)

SCOTT JOPLIN (1868-1917). American composer. Photographed c1908

Franco-British Exhibition - London Underground plan
Advertising postcard for the Liverpool Street Hotel, bearing a map of the London Underground at the time of the Franco-British Exhibition of 1908. Date: 1908

Penguins & Gramophone
Penguins listening to the gramophone, during the summer. Date: 1908-1909

Rutherford and Geiger in laboratory
Ernest Rutherford (left) & Hans Geiger in their laboratory at Manchester University in about 1908. They are seen with the instrumentation they used to detect & count alpha particles from a radio

Aviation in 1908, the aeroplane of M. Wilbur Wright

Neyland Fish Market, Neyland, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View inside the Fish Market in the coastal town of Neyland, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The Ice Factory and Fish Market were opened on 16 November 1908

Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk
The entrance driveway to Aylsham Union workhouse, Norfolk. The workhouse, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1848-9 at Aylsham. It later became St Michaels Hospital

Military spy - a camera carrying pigeon
A pigeon as a military spy. A camera small enough to be attached on a bird to capture ariel images, ideal for war time spying. The camera is automatic and takes a photograph at regular intervals

The Bat and Ball Public House, Hambledon, 1908
Photograph showing the Bat and Ball Public House at Hambledon, circa 1908. The pub was formerly known as the Broadhalfpenny Hut

David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street
Lloyd George pictured leaving Downing Street after his resignation with his wife and daughter Megan. His resignation announcement featured in the Court circular of 19th October

Joan Crawford / Postcard
JOAN CRAWFORD American film actress looking haughty

Diagrams of the bones of hand and arm
Diagrams of the bones of the left arm and hand, showing the position of the radius and ulna when the thumb is turned inwards. The shoulder blade and part of the collar bone can also be seen

Royal Exchange / Postcard
The busy crossroads at the Royal Exchange, in the City of London, with carts, motor- buses and both horse- and motor-cabs; the Bank of England is on the left

Apache Dance, 1908
APACHE DANCERS : by a strange swing of fashion the sinister gangsters of the Paris under- world are seen as picturesque, and their macho dance style becomes the craze of the day

Colonel Redvers Buller at Inhlobane, Zulu War, 1879
Illustration showing Colonel (later General) Sir Redvers Henry Buller (1839-1908) (centre, on horse) rescuing Captain D Arcy during a skirmish with Zulu warriors on Inhlobane Mountain, 1879

Conan Doyle / Photo C 1908
SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE British physician and writer, circa 1908

Plymouth / Breakwater 1908
Plymouth, Devon: the breakwater

Ernest Rutherford
ERNEST RUTHERFORD British physicist, awarded 1908 Nobel prize for chemistry, president of the Royal Society 1925-30

Woburn Abbey / 1908
Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire

Santa and Reindeer
Santa and his reindeer flying through the sky with a sleigh full of Christmas goodies

Votes for Women Hyde Pk
Photograph showing the scale of the Votes for Women demonstration in Hyde Park on 21 June 1908; many women and men attended; some hold banners

Sherlock Holmes / Doyle
A REMINISCENCE OF MR. SHERLOCK HOLMES (later retitled The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge). Holmes tossed the telegram across with a laugh

Life Guards Parade
Parade of the First Life Guards in Whitehall

French Flag 1908
An old soldier in German- occupied Strasbourg is permitted to display the French flag

Isle of Man / Douglas Prom
The Promenade, Douglas Isle of Man

Eyre Massey Shaw / 1890
Sir EYRE MASSEY SHAW Leader of fire brigades and author on the techniques and technicalities of fighting fires

Welbeck Abbey / 1908
Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire

Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women
W.S.P.U Votes for Women sash. Date: circa 1908

ISLE OF MAN - 1908
Lighthouse Douglas Isle of Man

Social / Chat Noir 1908
The audience at the Chat Noir cabaret in Montmartre, Paris

Thailand / Bangkok Palace
Bangkok: a corner of the Grand Palace Enclosure

Isle of Wight / Shorwell
Isle of Wight: Shorwell

Egyptian Belly Dancer
A woman (probably Egyptian) performs the Bauchtanz accompanied by a singer and musicians

Morris Works Cowley 1908
The Morris works at Cowley, Oxford

People on holiday in Douglas, Isle of Man
People on holiday enjoy a walk along the promenade in Douglas, Isle of Man

Isle of Man / Douglas Prom
The Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man

View of Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
View of Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Diagram of the bones of the right leg and hip
Diagram of the bones of the right leg, showing the joint with the pelvis at the hip

Suffragette Rush House of Commons Flyer 1908. An original leaflet/flyer issued by the WSPU. Reads Votes for Women Men and women Help the Suffragettes to Rush the House of Commons on Tuesday Evening

Joseph Lyne (Ignatius)
JOSEPH LEYCESTER LYNE known as Father Ignatius controversial Welsh churchman, founded monastery at Llanthony, believed in flat earth, etc. Date: 1837 - 1908

First female to speak in the House of Commons
Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber

The Jewess; La Juive, c. 1907-1908 (oil on canvas)
1769010 The Jewess; La Juive, c.1907-1908 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 54.9x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewess; La Juive. Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

The three sisters on the beach, 1908. Creator: Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923)
The three sisters on the beach, 1908. Private Collection

Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) and Ferdinand I of Aus
Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916). Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary and Ferdinand I of Austria (1861-1948). Emperor of Austria. Photograph, 1908. Colored

Map of La Palma, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1908

Paragon Park, Nantasket Beach, Massachusetts, USA
Night view of Paragon Park and the Schlitz Palm Garden, Nantasket Beach, Hull, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1908

Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot
A silver suffragette pepper pot or muffineer a small pot with a removable lid - the head of the figure. Holes in the bonnet dispense pepper or sugar

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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.