Edwardian Collection (page 9)

A natural arch in the rocks at Nanjizal, St Levan, Cornwall. 1907
The wife of one of the photographic club members stands in the arch with a waterfall in the background. Nanjizal is also known as Mill Bay. Photographer: T. Mitchell

Coombe Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Around 1910
John Stevens Scoble sawing wood on the foreshore of the creek, alongside what appears to be fishing nets drying on poles. He is working in front of his house, Beach Cottage

Coombe, Cowlands Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Between 1908 and 1924
A view of the Reading Room and cottages at Coombe, on Cowlands Creek. A lady looks out from the front door of Holly Cottage

F. Squibbs Serpentine Bazaar, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900s
F. Squibbs Serpentine Bazaar, showing a man, perhaps the owner, with two young women in uniforms, perhaps shop assistants

Mount Edgcumbe Park, Maker, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Folly ruins with visitors, Plymouth Sound in background. Photographer: Unknown

The Cornish Express motor bus (Penzance to St Just) outside the Commercial Hotel in Market Square, St Just, Cornwall
A good photograph of an early open top motor bus on a summers day outside the Commercial Hotel in Market Square (or Commercial Square), when owned by Sydney Henry Coles

Aerial view of London showing the Pool of London and Tower Bridge, 1961

Tresillian, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Thatched cottages at Tresillian. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

St Pol de Leon Church, Paul, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view looking towards the church tower from the lane. Standing in front of a cottage, which sits in front of the church tower, is a group of three children dressed in pinafores and hats

Street view, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Taken from The Square by Hills Hotel looking towards the post office on Pentreath Lane. The image shows the Great Western Railway parcels receiving office

Motor car and motor buses outside Hills Hotel, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. After 1903
Great Western Railway buses with drivers, ticket inspector and passengers. A woman is seated on top of the larger bus, with luggage

Serpentine workshops, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Small serpentine workshops in The Lizard: G. Goodman, The Lizard Serpentine Works; Francis Jose (Joseph?) Guide, Serpentine Works; E. Matthews & Sons, Serpentine workers, boats hire

Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view from Fore Street looking south east towards Hawkins Arms Public House and the church beyond. A horse drawn bus, piled high with luggage

The Square looking towards the Church of St Probus and St Grace, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Probus Church has the tallest church tower in Cornwall at 129 ft. A group of boys pose for the camera in front of the church. Mrs H

On the Fal, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A rowing boat, with a lady and man, landing on the beach. The photograph was possibly taken at the entrance to Coombe Creek on the River Fal. Photographer: Unknown

Bank Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Bank Square, looking towards the Consolidated Bank of Cornwall and down Cape Cornwall Street with Boswedden Road entrance marked by iron railings to the left of the bank. Photographer: Unknown

Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. Late 1800s
View of Coverack from above, looking out to sea. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Thatched round house with a cross, Veryan Green, Veryan, Cornwall. 1910
A view of a white painted thatched round house and another thatched cottage, Veryan Green. Round houses were built in Veryan

Christchurch Priory, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Queens Park Golf Links, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

The East Sands, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Edwardian bedroom, 1909

Australasia, New Zealand, Otago, Dunedin, Dunedin Railway Station

Colne DES01_01_0546
Looking south along Craven Street, Cotton Tree, Colne, Pendle, Lancashire, with the chimney of Swanfield Shed in the distance. Photographed by Eileen Deste between 1966 and 1974

Monroe Doctrine Cartoon
MONROE DOCTRINE CARTOON. Uncle Sam - Thats A Live Wire, Gentlemen! A 1902 cartoon by W.A. Rogers on German and British claims against Venezuela

English knight with the sign of the cross watches over
3781051 English knight with the sign of the cross watches over; (add.info.: English knight with the sign of the cross watches over two soldiers, copy of a painting by Eugene Hastain)

At the Seaside: Swimming
3786682 At the Seaside: Swimming; (add.info.: At the Seaside: Swimming. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Collectible Card (Series: In Riva Al Mare). S999 (F998)); Lebrecht History

Flower market Hong Kong
3790104 Flower market Hong Kong; (add.info.: Flower market Hong Kong. A European woman in English Edwardian dress looks at flowers on a stall. Street scene. Early 20th century)

London Coliseum - Tea room, 1904 (postcard)
3793837 London Coliseum - Tea room, 1904 (postcard); (add.info.: London Coliseum - Tea Room, Largest theatre in London, home to ENO. Designed by Frank Matcham in 1904. Waitresses); Lebrecht History

At the Seaside: Playing in rock pools
3786677 At the Seaside: Playing in rock pools; (add.info.: At the Seaside: Playing in rock pools. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Collectible Card (Series: In Riva Al Mare)

Sweet Rose - couple in garden
3782231 Sweet Rose - couple in garden; (add.info.: Sweet Rose, c. 1906 Postcard from The Milton Honeymoon Series, no. 566.); Lebrecht History

Sweet Adeline - postcard series
3782229 Sweet Adeline - postcard series; (add.info.: Sweet Adeline - postcard featuring the second verse of the song. Lyrics by Richard H. Gerard, first published in 1903)

The Kingdom Within Your Eyes - Postcard featuring the song
3782226 The Kingdom Within Your Eyes - Postcard featuring the song; (add.info.: The Kingdom Within Your Eyes - Postcard featuring the song, (song by Horatio Nicholls, c. 1919)

Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, late 19th/beg 20th century (postcard)
3779334 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, late 19th/beg 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, England. Pedestrians strolling along the promenade and shop fronts)

Sweet Adeline - postcard series
3782228 Sweet Adeline - postcard series; (add.info.: Sweet Adeline - postcard featuring the chorus of the song. Lyrics by Richard H. Gerard, first published in 1903)

Hat of ernomous proportion
3790200 Hat of ernomous proportion; (add.info.: Hat of enormous proportion, fashion illustration from early 1900s. A woman wears a large hat adorned with leaves and pears)

Cricket match at Rugby School, c. 1908
3782232 Cricket match at Rugby School, c. 1908; (add.info.: Cricket match at Rugby School, postcard of school and the school grounds. Early 1900s.); Lebrecht History

City of Laughter, City of Tears - Postcard featuring the song
3782222 City of Laughter, City of Tears - Postcard featuring the song; (add.info.: City of Laughter, City of Tears - Postcard featuring the song. Words by Worton David, c. 1920)

When You Come Home - WWI postcard
3782225 When You Come Home - WWI postcard; (add.info.: When You Come Home - WWI postcard. Lyrics read: Birds in the garden, all day long, singing for me their happy song, Flow'rs in the sunshine)

Portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) 1901 (w/c on paper)
BOO243309 Portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) 1901 (w/c on paper) by Russian School (20th century); 35x45x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Leicesters Unemployed march to London, 1905
3784628 Leicesters Unemployed march to London, 1905; (add.info.: Leicesters Unemployed march to London, 1905. More than 400 unemployed men marched to London from Leicester on 4 June)

Sweet Adeline - postcard series
3782227 Sweet Adeline - postcard series; (add.info.: Sweet Adeline - Postcard featuring the first verse of the song. Lyrics by Richard H. Gerard, (first published in 1903)

At the Seaside: Playing Croquet
3786674 At the Seaside: Playing Croquet; (add.info.: At the Seaside: Playing Croquet. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Collectible Card (Series: In Riva Al Mare). S999 (F998)); Lebrecht History

J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton
3789703 J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton'; (add.info.: J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton, comedy written in 1902. Harry Brodribb Irving as Crichton and Dame Irene Vanbrugh as Lady Mary)

J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton
3789706 J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton'; (add.info.: J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton, comedy written in 1902. Gerald du Maurier as The Hon)

Deptford Central Hall Soup Kitchen, 1900s
3785105 Deptford Central Hall Soup Kitchen, 1900s; (add.info.: Deptford Central Hall Soup Kitchen, 1900s. The Deptford Central Hall was built by the Methodist Church on slum clearance land in 1903)

J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton
3789707 J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton'; (add.info.: J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton, comedy written in 1902. One to command and others to obey')

The Floral Hall at Harrods, c.1916
3784997 The Floral Hall at Harrods, c.1916; (add.info.: The Floral Hall at Harrods, c.1916. London department store based in Knightsbridge)

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Step back in time to the elegant and refined era England. From the enchanting film "The Railway Children" starring Jenny Agutter, to picturesque locations like Back Quay and Lemon Quay in Truro, Cornwall during the early 1920s, or the breathtaking Trevaunance Beach at low tide on a summer's day in 1910. Immerse yourself in history as you witness locals tucking pilchards at Cadgwith, Cornwall during the late 1800s. Travel along with us as we journey through time and explore Malpas Ferry, capturing Ferryside Cottage and the Ferry House on a sunny July day in 1912. Experience life from a bygone era as workers eagerly await pay day at Butlers Wharf in Shad Thames. Marvel at Platform 1 of Paddington Station bustling with activity in 1904, or gaze upon Didcot Junction during that same year - snapshots frozen forever for us to admire today. The charm of Butlers Wharf continues to captivate our imagination with its timeless beauty. Art lovers will appreciate Charles Wellington Furse's masterpiece "Diana of the Uplands, " painted between 1903-1904 but still resonating with grace even into c1915. And let's not forget St Giles Fair in Oxford, where merry-go-rounds and laughter filled the air captured perfectly by an old photograph from CC49_00539. Lastly, take a moment to soak up Finmere Station's quaintness nestled within Oxfordshire's countryside - an idyllic scene frozen forevermore from that fateful year of 1904 (BB98_05550). Edwardian Britain was an age defined by elegance and refinement; it was a time when society reveled in grandeur while cherishing simpler moments amidst stunning landscapes. Join us on this nostalgic journey through photographs that transport us back over a century ago – reminding us of the timeless allure of the Edwardian era.