1909 Collection (page 11)

Elswick NER Railway Accident September 1909

Town Hall and Church at Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Old Town Hall and Church at Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Date: 1909

Fatherly Advice - A young woman leans of her Father and takes his wise words to heart. Date: 1909

Rusovce Mansion, Bratislava, Slovakia
Rusovce Mansion or Rusovce manor house is a mansion located in the Rusovce borough, part of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia

Courteous Gent assists a young lady climbing over a stile
Allow me! - A courteous Gentleman assist a young lady as she crosses a stile. Date: circa 1909

Four Peculiar properties of the Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Four Peculiar Properties of the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. New-port (You cannot bottle) - Freshwater (you cannot drink) - Cowes (you cannot milk) - Needles (You cannot thread) Date: 1909

English Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia
English Palace, on the West Bank of the English pond, Peterhof, Petrodvortsovy district, St. Petersburg, Russia (now demolished). Date: circa 1909

Grodno, Belarus - Neman River
Grodno, a city in western Belarus, near the Polish and Lithuanian borders on the banks of the Neman River Date: 1909

Old Fair Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Old Fair Cathedral (Transfiguration Cathedral), Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Date: 1909

Windmill, Lincolnshire
An illustration of a large windmill nestled in the Lincolnshire countryside, accompanied with a passage written by the English engineer, Raymond Unwin

By The North Sea
An illustration of a young girl standing beside a tent, on the beaches in Lincolnshire, near a turbulent sea, accompanied with the poem By The North Sea, by Arthur Conal Doyle

Lady In White Dress By The Sea
An illustration of a young lady wearing a bright white dress, carrying her matching hat to her side, walking on grassy land with a sea view behind her. Date: circa 1909

Mother and Daughter
This painting portrays a mother, happily playing with her daughter, who is fixated on a blue doll walking off a plank. Date: circa 1909

Mistress Mary
A portrait painting of a young woman with blushing cheeks, wearing a straw hat, decorated with pink roses on a black band. Date: circa 1909

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - framed print, cross sectional, showing Titanic's sister ship, framed and glazed. 9 x 14 inches. Date: circa 1909

Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton, Derbyshire. Date: 1909

Cunard liners Mauretania and Lusitania - two items
William Affleck Anderson Archive - two items. Top: rare postcard of the Cunard sisters Lusitania and Mauretania together titled Funnels of Mauretania and Lusitania Canada Dock 14 October 1909

RMS Titanic - Arthur Williams, storekeeper and victim
RMS Titanic - signed photo postcard written by First Class storekeeper and victim Arthur John Williams. The postcard was postally used on 24 December 1909

Cunard liners Mauretania and Lusitania, Canada Dock
Cunard liners Mauretania and Lusitania, William Affleck Anderson Archive. An extremely rare postcard of the Cunard sister ships Lusitania and Mauretania together

Captain Edward J. Smith, portrait photograph
Future Captain of the Titanic, Edward J. Smith - original unpublished first generation studio portrait phoograph taken in New York in 1909. 8 x 6 inches. Date: 1909

RMS Titanic - cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a silver cigar case of rectangular outline with rounded corners

Advert, Madame Bell, High Street, Canterbury
Advert, Madame Bell, Ladies and Children's Hats, High Street, Canterbury, Kent Date: 1909

Advert, G R Barrett, taxi cabs, Canterbury, Kent Date: 1909

Capture of Isfahan, Persian Constitutional Revolution
The capture of Isfahan by Bakhtiari Tribesmen during the Persian Constitutional Revolution (1905-1911). The revolution led to a change from from an absolute monarchic system to a parliamentary one

Music cover, Joyeuse Entree, march for piano by Alidor Thiry, celebrating the triumphant entry of King Albert of Belgium into Brussels, 23 December 1909 Date: 1909

Eton Wall Game, Collegers v Oppidans Date: 1909

Price's rotary digger for cutting tunnels, showing 8 hydraulic rams used to force the digger forward, casing 12.5 ft diameter Date: 1909

London Underground Railway Signal Box Date: 1909

Map of the London Underground Railway System Date: 1909

H C Prior, King's School Scholar, Eton Wall Game
H C Prior, King's School Scholar, Keeeper of the College Wall, The Eton Wall Game Date: 1909

The Tube Railways of London - group photo of workmen, with greathead shield driving a station tunnel, the ends of the hydraulic rams pressing on flange of furthest ring Date: 1909

Price's rotary digger and greathead shield
Front view of Price's combined rotary digger and greathead shield with six revolving arms and removal buckets Date: 1909

Underground railway station under construction Date: 1909

David Lloyd George, Liberal politician, portrait by Luke Fildes Date: 1909

The Ducking Stool, Fordwich, Kent Date: 1909

The Shop
This oil painting shows a series of male figures, including a man in military uniform, a seated boy, a suited man, and a mannekin, all facing to the right. Date: circa 1909

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge, Llandudno
The Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge, on Church Walks, Llandudno, North Wales Date: circa 1909

Mark Twain, celebrity endorsement advertising tobacco, Player's Navy Cut cigarettes Date: 1909

A Rabbi - Constantinople, Turkey. Date: 1909

Poster, Winter Sports, Ski-Dauphinois Date: 1909

Slingsby T. 41b Skylark 2 CYH
Slingsby T.41b Skylark 2 CYH (msn 995, BGA No, 1909), at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Two Middle Class Edwardian ladies take tea in a suburban back garden and indulge in a little light gossip.. Date: 1909

Two young couples sharing a seaside cuddle
It's a bit crushy here but I rather like it. Two amorous young couple sharing some quality time at a British coastal resort. Date: 1909

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

HMS Leviathan, Drake-class armoured cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet

Catford Cycling Club, Hill Climbing Contest
Catford Cycling Club certificate, Open Hill Climbing Contest, Westerham Hill, Kent, June 1909 Date: 1909

HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Royal Navy - HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, moored up. Originally known as Constitucion, ordered by the Chilean Navy

Peru - Ucayali River - European Hunters and Crocodile
Arequipa region, Peru - Ucayali River - European Hunters, indigenous villagers and (rather clearly deceased) Crocodile. Part of the reverse comment on this postcard reads

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Step back in time to the eventful year of 1909, where history unfolded and remarkable moments left their mark. Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police: A symbol of women's fight for equality, suffragettes bravely challenged authority. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Engaging minds with a playful twist, this board game empowered players to navigate the political landscape of gender rights. Shackleton/Wild/Adams: Brave explorers who ventured into the unknown, defying nature's harshest conditions. Wonderland at Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA: An enchanting amusement park that delighted visitors with thrilling rides and magical attractions. Forbes Field in Pittsburgh: Witnessed legendary baseball games that captivated fans' hearts and showcased athletic prowess. View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland with pipers: A picturesque scene capturing Scottish heritage through haunting melodies played by skilled bagpipers. Saffron Walden/1909: This quaint town nestled in England exuded charm while embracing progress amidst changing times. Native American/Geronimo:The indomitable spirit of Geronimo resonated as he fought valiantly against oppression. The Mother:A powerful literary masterpiece by Maxim Gorky depicting the struggles faced by working-class families during this era. Errol Flynn/Robin Hood:The dashing Errol Flynn brought Robin Hood to life on screen captivating audiences worldwide. Errol Flynn/Warner:A collaboration between Errol Flynn and Warner Bros. , paving the way for iconic films that would define an era. Berne Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky USA:A historic landmark offering warm hospitality since 1909, a testament to enduring traditions.