1908 Collection (page 7)

Suffragette, An Easter Prophecy. Suffragette hen with chick, rabbit and eggs. The hen carries a Votes for Women placard and the rhyme reads, When hens all join the suffrage ranks

Suffragette Imps become Suffragists. Cartoon Imps who featured in Ideas Penny Illustrated Weekly are seen behaving as wild suffragettes

Contentment - A slightly dishevelled, yet happy, young lady. Date: 1908

The Fountains at Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London
The Fountains on the terrace at The Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London Date: 1908

Ocean Liner in dock in Bermuda. Date: 1908

Ascent of three balloons at Avington Park near Winchester
Ascent of three balloons at Avington Park, near Winchester, June 1908. Date: 1908

Griffith Brewer and Wilbur Wright after the flight at Camp dAuvours, 8 October 1908. Later that same day Wilbur took Hon C.S. Rolls, Frank Hedges Butler and Major B.F.S

Bournemouth. The Square. Date: 1908

Cincinnati Workhouse, Ohio, USA
A view of the workhouse at Cincinnati, Ohio. Date: circa 1908

Blackheath v Rosslyn Park rugby match
A throw in at the first match of the Blackheath teams Jubilee year, against Rosslyn Park (in light and dark stripes), a north London team

Mor o gan yw cymry I gyd
Winston Churchill, Mr David Lloyd George and Miss Lloyd George at the Eisteddfod

Carlos I at Chatsworth
CARLOS I, KING OF PORTUGAL An impromptu snowball fight between King Carlos I of Portugal and the Marquis de Soveral on a visit to Chatsworth in 1904

New Zealand / Dunedin
Dunedin: distant view

Waldorf Hotel London
Pigeons eye view of the WALDORF HOTEL, Aldwych, soon after its opening in 1908. It has 310 bedrooms and a Palm Court

Olympics / 1908 / Marathon
THE MARATHON Dorando Pietri passing through Wembley. He finished first but was disqualified because he was helped at the finish. He was awarded a special cup

Alexandria Bombarded
Alexandria bombarded When Arabi Pasha rebels against the benevolent British rule, the English fleet under Beresford bombard the town for 10 hours before occupying it

Chained to Rail / Iln / 1908
A suffragette chained to grille in the House of Commons

Womens Right / Activities
French suffragettes disrupt election by attacking ballot box

French street trader selling hot roasted chestnuts 1908
Parisienne woman holding out a small bag to receive some hot roasted chestnuts from a street trader. Date: 1908

Javelin - Olympic Games, London 1908
Classic Games at Shepherds Bush - Four positions in throwing the javelin. Series of four photographs showing a javelin thrower in action at the Olympic Games in London, 1908. Date: 1908

Kitchen staff, Piccadilly Hotel, London W1
Group photo of kitchen staff and others, possibly with the manager at the centre of the front row, Piccadilly Hotel, London W1. Date: 1908

Irish Village Colleens, Franco-British Exhibition, London
Three Irish Village Colleens with a donkey and a spinning wheel at the Franco-British Exhibition, held at White City, West London. Date: 1908

E. Rutherford with his granddaughter (1931)
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) with his granddaughter Elisabeth Fowler (1931). In 1903, together with F

Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right

ROUSSEAU: CART, 1908. Father Juniers Cart. Oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau, 1908

ROUSSEAU: FOOTBALL, 1908. Henri Rousseau: Football Players. Canvas, 1908

A suffragette in Holloway Prison
A nervous looking and well-dressed suffragette sits on a stool at Holloway Prison after being arrested during a demonstration

Cooks Programme of Popular Day Outings
Cover illustration for Cooks Programme of Popular Day Outings by Rail, Coach and Steamer in connection with the Midland, North Eastern, and Lancashire & Yorkshire Railways

Military Firemen - Turkish
Turkish Military Firemen in their uniforms

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
Photographic portrait of George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), the Irish dramatist, critic and Nobel Prize winner, pictured in 1908

Pamela Frankau (1908-1967) English author

Mme. Delait, the bearded lady, with her husband at La Schluc
Photograph showing Mme. Delait, the bearded lady, with her husband, on her way to greet the German Emperor at La Schlucht, 1908

The steam-ship Roosevelt departing for the Arctic, 1908
Photograph of the steam-ship Roosevelt departing for the Arctic at the beginning of Robert E. Pearys 1908-1909 North Pole Expedition

Romanian Troops
Romanian troops in the field

Tragedy of the Marathon Race... London Olympics 1908
Front cover from The Graphic. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack during the 1908 London Olympics

Two bearers and patient (2 of 2)
Method of lifting a patient onto a stretcher, with two bearers. (2 of 2)

Buying Fish from Boats
Buying fish from the boats

Myth / Japan / Ghost Story
A Japanese ghost story : The ghost of Yoichi appears to his friend Ichibei and asks for revenge on his misbehaving wife and her new husband

Japanese Giant Carp
In a Japanese legend, O Tsuru sees a giant carp, dead, washed up on the shore of Lake Biwa : it is a monster that eats dogs, cats and even swimming people

Beachy Head / Sussex / 1908
Beachy Head, Sussex

Chemistry students, Leeds University

Sarasate / Postcard
PABLO SARASATE Spanish violinist

Rimsky-Korsakov / Postcard
NIKOLAY ANDREYEVICH RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian composer in later life

The Real Enemy
The real social enemy is the capitalist who tramples the people and grabs the gold

Macdowell / Ea / Postcard
EDWARD ALEXANDER MACDOWELL American composer

Sir Redvers Buller / Sepia
SIR REDVERS HENRY BULLER British general

Germany / Worms Cathedral
Worms: the Cathedral

Act 2 at Bayreuth 1908
Act two - as performed at Bayreuth in 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.