1911 Collection

ALCAZAR TEJEDOR, Jose (1850-1911). The First Mass. Oil on canvas

Bartlett Cycle Champion
C H Bartlett, British cycle champion of the 50-mile contest. Date: 1911

CAPITALIST PYRAMID, 1911. American Socialist poster

Sherlock Holmes / Reverie
the great detective surrounded by memories of his greatest triumphs

A Dachshund choir has a dress rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal - A Dachshund choir is put through its paces... Date: 1911

The British Empire
Citizens of the British Empire, the Greatest Empire the World has ever known

Leamington Spa / 1911
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire: Parish Church and Pump Room

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - The Virgin Mary 1911

The RMS Olympic - White Star Line - sister ship of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Many postcards have the incorrect ship depicted as the two were very similar

Titanic Leaves Belfast
The Titanic leaving Belfast, Ireland, for Southampton, England for its maiden voyage New York, USA. It was built in Belfast 1909-1911, and fitted and furnished there 1911-1912. Date: 2 April 1912

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn
Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a typically convoluted method of weeding a garden lawn. A man is hosted by ropes supported by a teepee configuration of poles worked by

Ws Gilbert / Vanity Fair
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan

TS Arethusa, 1962
Photograph of the four-masted Training-Ship Arethusa, then used to train boys for the Royal and Merchant navies. Arethusa was launched in 1911

Cid Officers as Dockers
C.I.D officers cunningly disguised as dockers during investigations into drug smugglers at Limehouse Docks, London. One man (r) has a hook for a hand!

Edward Vii / Grouse Moor
EDWARD VII Grouse moor at Balmoral - one of his favourite hunting grounds

VOTES FOR WOMEN, 1911. American womens suffrage poster, 1911

The Titanic in Belfast Dock
Photograph of the ship while under construction in 1911

Ginger Rogers / Astaire
GINGER ROGERS American film actress and dancer, dancing with Fred Astaire

Blackheath / Village 1911
Blackheath Village

Gustav Mahler, Photo
GUSTAV MAHLER Austrian musician

Five adjacent pubs in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth was a town of many wonders in 1911. One of them was the possession of five fully licensed houses standing next to each other

Captain Scott in his workshop on board Terra Nova
Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912), British polar explorer and leader of the ill-fated expedition to the South Pole in 1912, pictured in his work room on board the Terra Nova

Sherlock Holmes / Strand
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LADY FRANCES CARFAX Title page of the Strand Magazine

HM Queen Mary (of Teck) - Queen of King George V
HM Queen Mary (of Teck) (1867-1953) - Queen of King George V - superb photographic portrait. Date: 1911

Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1911

DOLLY TUB
A laundry worker using a dolly stock and tub to clean clothes, prior to the invention of the washing machine

King George V - Scenes of the British Empire
One King, One Flag, One Fleet, One Empire - inset portrait of King George V (1865-1936) surrounded by images of the varied animals and wildlife of the British colonial territories (4/4)

High Street, Barnes, West London
A simply stunning real photographic postcard showing the High Street, Barnes, West London, featuring a very smart carriage (left) with two finely-dressed coachmen and a horse bus behind

Marshall Place, Perth, Scotland. Date: 1911

His Masters Voice / V-ice, England
His Masters Voice/V-ice, England. Date: 1911

Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London
Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, with a group of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, East London, on 3 January 1911. Date: 1911

The Amazon (1911). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Date: 1911

Olives at Collioure (1911). Innes, James Dixon 1887-1914. Date: 1911

First airmail letter delivered, Windsor Castle
The first airmail letter ever to be delivered is handed to the Postmaster of Windsor, to whom it is addressed, on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle

Female Type / Hobble Skirt
Elegant lady restricted by her fashionable hobble skirt & further impeded by a Merry Widow hat, high all round collar & an ermine fur muff

HMAS Sydney - Chatham Class Light Cruiser Built 1911-13, Australia. New Royal Australian Navy. Photograph taken on convoy by the HMS Dublin in 1917

Suffragette Song Anthem March of the Women. Words and music of The March of the Women composed by Ethel Smyth, dedicated to the Womens Social & Political Union, written in 1911

Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary consort, George V wearing the Imperial State Crown, and Royal Purple Robe of State

Marie Curie - Nobel Prize-winning Polish Scientist
Marie Curie (1867-1934) - Polish Scientist, twice the recipient of the Nobel Prize for her pioneering research on radioactivity, the first woman Nobel winner. Date: 1911

Saffron Walden railway sidings, looking east from Debden Road overbridge. At top left is the Great Eastern public house, with a Great Eastern Railway office

Sudbury station goods yard, forming part of original terminal station, in right background, passenger station on sharp curve beyond footbridge carrying public footpath over running lines

They saw the shining potion glistening in her hand. Drawing, 1911, by Edmund Dulac for the fairy tale by Hans Christian
ANDERSEN: LITTLE MERMAID. They saw the shining potion glistening in her hand. Drawing, 1911, by Edmund Dulac for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Blackheath versus London Scottish Rugby match
A rugby match between Blackheath and London Scottish rugby clubs. The picture shows Harry Coverdale of Blackheath being collared at the end of a great run

Advert for Dunvilles Whisky, Belfast 1911
Advertisement for Dunvilles Special Liqueur Whisky and Sunvilles Fine Old Whisky - " Going since 1808 - Quality now better than ever". Dunville & Co. Ltd

LA Peri / Ballet Russes
LA PERI Costume design for Mademoiselle N. Trouhanowa Date: 1911

The Cathedral, Durham, County Durham, England. Date: 1911

The Village, Hampton in Arden, Warwickshire
The Village, Hampton in Arden, Solihull, near Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1911

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In the year 1911, a time of great change and diverse events unfolded. The world witnessed the rise of capitalism, symbolized by the iconic Capitalist Pyramid that showcased wealth distribution. Meanwhile, American socialists rallied for equality with their powerful poster advocating for a fairer society. Amidst this backdrop, Sherlock Holmes delved into his detective work while occasionally slipping into moments of reverie, pondering life's mysteries. In an unexpected twist, a dachshund choir had a dress rehearsal, showcasing their adorable talents to captivated audiences. The majestic RMS Olympic sailed across oceans under the White Star Line flag, carrying passengers on unforgettable journeys. Simultaneously in Spain, Alcazar Tejedor left behind his artistic legacy as he bid farewell to the world in 1911. Leamington Spa flourished as a vibrant town during this era; its charm and beauty attracting visitors from far and wide. Cid Officers took on new roles as dockers - adapting to changing times and embracing different professions. A garden guide demonstrated expertise by delicately extracting weeds from meticulously maintained lawns - ensuring nature's splendor remained untarnished. A chromolithograph devotional card featuring The Virgin Mary brought solace and comfort to those seeking spiritual guidance. Winston Churchill made history at Sidney Street Siege in East London - displaying courage amidst chaos and leading with conviction. The suffrage movement gained momentum with Votes For Women posters spreading across America in 1911 - marking an important step towards gender equality. Meanwhile, Marie Curie continued her groundbreaking scientific research that would forever shape our understanding of radioactivity and earn her well-deserved recognition throughout history. As we reflect upon the year 1911 through these intriguing hints scattered across various realms of human endeavor – politics, artistry, exploration – we are reminded of how each moment shapes our collective narrative and propels us forward into an ever-evolving future.