1908 Collection (page 6)

Clementinei Hozier engaged to Winston Churchill
Front cover of The Sketch reporting on the announcement of the engagement of Miss Clementine Hozier to Mr Winston Churchill. The marriage took place at St

Churchill Hozier wedding
A page from The Tatler reporting on the wedding of Winston Churchill to Miss Clementine Hozier in 1908

Cliveden Reach, River Thames, 1908
Photograph showing three ladies punting on the River Thames at Cliveden Reach, Berkshire, 1908

Edward VII House Party
EDWARD VII At a weekend party at Taplow Court owned by Lord Desborough. The Kings mistress, Alice Keppel is standing behind him, right

The Nimrod Antarctic Expedition at the furthest point South
Photograph showing Lt. Adams, Frank Wild and Lt. Ernest Shackleton (left to right) standing beside a British flag at the furthest point South that they reached, 9th January 1909

First aid hamper supplied by St Johns Ambulance
A large first aid hamper (ie first aid kit) for ambulance station and railway purposes, supplied by St Johns Ambulance Association

White City Stadium
An aerial view of White City Stadium during the Franco- British exhibition Flip Flap

Native American Blankets
Six blankets made by Navaho weavers using traditional techniques, from the collection in the Indian Building in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Paris / Eiffel Tower C1908
Looking through the legs of the Tower to the distant Trocadero on the far side of the Seine

US Election Campaign1908
Fierce campaigning by the two presidential nominees of 1908, William J Bryan and William Taft; Taft became the 27th president

Football / Oxford-Cambridg
Oxford Versus Cambridge

Ostend Bathing Machines
The bathing machines pulled out into the water for the benefit of the bathers who nearly all wear striped costumes

Prison to Citizenship
Fighting with grit, to the front bit by bit, Determined in Parliament one day to sit... this is the House that man built

Correze Man / Neanderthal
CORREZE MAN (Neanderthal) reconstructed from a skull found at La Chapelle-aux- saints, France, in 1908/9

Amorous Footman
AMOROUS FOOTMAN - James, I saw you kiss one of the maids. - When would that have been, my lady ? - About four o clock. - Oh yes, my lady, that would be Jane

Operation / Paris
Eminent surgeon Dr Doyen performs an operation at the Maison de Sante, Paris, watched by students and colleagues

Recipe for Pudding
Recipe for Christmas Pudding using McDougalls Flour

Paris / Eiffel Tower 1908
from the river Seine, with a bateau mouche sightseeing steamer

Early fax technology in Paris, France
Edouard Belin demonstrates his instrument to transmit pictures at a distance (an early example of fax technology) at the Salle du Theatre Femina, Paris, France. (2 of 2)

Elegant stone bridge on the river Minnick, Galloway, Scotland, attributed to oman engineers. Date: in 1908

Group photo, Carlton Hotel kitchen staff, London, posing on the hotel roof in November 1908. Date: 1908

Bronco Rider, 1908 (oil on canvas)
823099 Bronco Rider, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Dunton, William Herbert Buck (1878-1936); 74.1x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronco Rider. William Herbert Buck Dunton (1878-1936)

The Palace, Summer Morning (Hampton Court), 1908 (oil on canvas)
988849 The Palace, Summer Morning (Hampton Court), 1908 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 63.5x99.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace)

Lord Ninian Stuart (with cigarette) at the football match between Cardiff City and Swansea 23rd November 1908

London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film. Pietri Dorando is helped after he collapses just before crossing the finishing line in the 1908 Olympic Marathon

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Fashionable dancers in a hotel ballroom. Date: 1908

HOLLAND ST / KENSINGTON
Holland Street, Kensington Date: 1908

Liverpool Cathedral under construction from St. James Mount Date: circa 1908

Rumford Falls, Maine, USA - A Business Block, housing The Everett K. Day Company and G. A. Peabody Company. This card was produced in Austria

Lourdes - Praying at the Grotto and the Basilica
Three porters at the Piscines (Baths) - Lourdes, France. These gents were employed to assist the transportation of sick and disabled pilgrims to this site of miraculous healing where water from

Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York State, USA
South Fourth Avenue, Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1908

General view of Huskvarna, Smaland, Sweden
General view of Huskvarna (or Husqvarna), Smaland, Sweden. Date: circa 1908

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychw- yrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Collecting railway tickets in Wales. A Third Class ticket issued on 14th August, 1908 between Llanrhaiadr-yn-Mochnant to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

Tea House, Nanking Road, Shanghai, China
Tea House in Nanking Road, Shanghai, China. Date: circa 1908

Sir John Day
SIR JOHN CHARLES FREDERICK SIGMUND DAY Judge in the Queens Bench Division. Date: 1826 - 1908

Hinds Skin Cream
Promotional card for Hinds Honey & Almond Cream, for the Hands, Face, Skin and Complexion, manufactured in Portland, Maine Date: 1907

The Key of England celebrates its pageant, 1908
The Key of England (Dover Castle) celebrates its pageant: Dovers history in living pictures, 1908. 1 - Gawaynes last words to King Arthur; 2 - King Arthur; 3 - King John kneeling before Pandolfo

Hospiz St Christoph am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria. Date: circa 1908

Maud Allan entertains French Sailors at the Palace Theatre
The dancer Maud Allan entertaining French bluejackets at the Palace Theatre during the visit of President Fallieres to London in May 1908. 1908

View of Robert Street, off Albany Street, NW London
View of Robert Street, off Albany Street, London, with a motor tyre repair shop on the corner. Date: circa 1908

Main Street, Milford, Pennsylvania, USA
Main Street and Forest Hall, Milford, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1908

Yale Art School, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Date: circa 1908

The Village, Cummertrees, Dumfries-shire
The Village, Cummertrees, Annan, near Powfoot, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1908

Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk
Mere Street, Diss, near Scole, Norfolk, England. Showing the Kings Head Date: 1908

The Village, Witchampton, Dorset
The Village, Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset, England. Date: 1908

Sicily - Messina Cathedral
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of 12th Century Norman Cathedral of Messina. King Conrad is buried inside, alongside several archbishops

Suffragette Womens Freedom League Caravan. The Womens Freedom toured the South of England in a purpose built caravan, beginning in May 1908

Adela Pankhurst Suffragette. Miss. Adela Pankhurst (1885-1961) portrait, wearing white circular Votes for Women badge. Caption - Organiser National Womens Social and Political union. Date: circa 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.