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"Capturing History Through the Lens

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Princess May of Teck, c. 1885

Princess May of Teck, c. 1885
Photographic portrait of Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), later Queen Mary, pictured c.1885. In 1891 she married the Duke of York

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photographic portrait of Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who was the first man to navigate the Northwest Passage and reach the South Pole

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Nude Danae by Jean Straker

Nude Danae by Jean Straker
A woman reclining on a bed is captured in a shaft of light. A nude study by photographer Jean Straker inspired by the painting Danae by Rembrandt which appeared in his art photography book

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Bamforth's Studio at Holmfirth - early 1900s

Bamforth's Studio at Holmfirth - early 1900s

Background imagePhotographic Collection: James Bamforth painting a backdrop at Bamforth's

James Bamforth painting a backdrop at Bamforth's Studio in Holmfirth - early 1900s

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball

Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball
3077517 Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball, 1897 (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imagePhotographic Collection: A view of huge granite boulders near Luxulyan Valley, Cornwall. 1909

A view of huge granite boulders near Luxulyan Valley, Cornwall. 1909
A man from the photographic party stands beside a group of huge granite boulders. It is possible that the man is the photographer John Charles Burrow

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Three men by near a huge granite boulder, Luxulyan Valley, Cornwall. 1900

Three men by near a huge granite boulder, Luxulyan Valley, Cornwall. 1900
Three men from the photographic party pose for the camera to give scale to the granite boulder. The man on the left of the picture is almost certainly the photographer Herbert Hughes

Background imagePhotographic Collection: John Charles Burrow, Cornwall. Around 1910

John Charles Burrow, Cornwall. Around 1910
Three-quarter length portrait of John Charles Burrow (1852-1914) taken in full Masonic regalia. Burrow worked as a professional photographer in Camborne

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Mannequin In The Nude

Mannequin In The Nude
Undraped mannequins in the window of a London shop before the sales, circa 1930. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePhotographic Collection: X-ray Stiletto High-Heeled Shoe

X-ray Stiletto High-Heeled Shoe
Coloured X-ray of a female leg wearing Stiletto High-Heeled Shoe

Background imagePhotographic Collection: SPAIN. David Bisbal. 18 / 06 / 2010

SPAIN. David Bisbal. 18 / 06 / 2010
SPAIN. David Bisbal. 18/06/2010

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Largest ear of corn grown in Canada

Largest ear of corn grown in Canada
Humorous card depicting the Largest ear of corn grown in Canada !! 1910

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Princess May of Teck, c. 1885

Princess May of Teck, c. 1885
Photographic portrait of Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), later Queen Mary, pictured c.1885, in her coming out year. In 1891 she married the Duke of York

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Albert Edward, Prince of Wales with Alexandra, Princess of W

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales with Alexandra, Princess of W
Photographic portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) together with his wife, Alexandra, Princess of Wales circa. 1865. Date: c.1865

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Queen Mary, c. 1911

Queen Mary, c. 1911
Photographic portrait of Queen Mary, previously Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), pictured c.1911, wearing robes of the Order of the Garter

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Children of Edward VII circa. 1875

Children of Edward VII circa. 1875
Photographic study of the five children of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, taken while Edward was still Prince of Wales. The children, from left are: the Duke of York (later George V), Louise

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth, c. 1926

Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth, c. 1926
Photographic portrait of Queen Mary (1867-1953), previously Princess May of Teck, pictured with Princess Elizabeth (b.1926), later Queen Elizabeth II, in c.1926

Background imagePhotographic Collection: 13139861

13139861
The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing - r) showing costume designs to Lady Domville (seated, left) and Mrs Sacheverell Sitwell (seated)

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Stormont, Belfast, Ireland, Northern Ireland Assembly

Stormont, Belfast, Ireland, Northern Ireland Assembly

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Twelve Bens, Co Galway, Ireland

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Twelve Bens, Co Galway, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Castleisland Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland

Castleisland Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: WW2 - British infantryman in desert fatigues

WW2 - British infantryman in desert fatigues
Photograph of a British infantryman in desert fatigues advancing with fixed-bayonet and a shell bursting in background, El Alamein, 1942

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Clarinet

Clarinet. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan. Museum of Musical Instruments

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Newgate Prison

Newgate Prison in London, 1900. Built in 1188 and rebuilt in 1782, it was finally demolished in 1902, and the Old Bailey built upon the site

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Early X-ray photograph of a hand taken in 1896

Early X-ray photograph of a hand taken in 1896
Early photography. This X-ray photograph (authorship unknown) was obtained in 1896, a year after the discovery of X-rays by the German physicist Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen (1845-1923)

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Second Coxswain Mann of the Aldeburgh Lifeboat Station, 1909

Second Coxswain Mann of the Aldeburgh Lifeboat Station, 1909
Photographic portrait of Second Coxswain Mann, of the City of Winchester and Dresden, both Aldeburgh lifeboats; credited with saving hundreds of lives

Background imagePhotographic Collection: First published photograph, William Fox-Talbot

First published photograph, William Fox-Talbot facsimile of a photogenic drawing showing fern leaves. Date: 1839

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c. 1887 (albumen print)

Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c. 1887 (albumen print)
1769880 Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c.1887 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London)

Background imagePhotographic Collection: A splendid cabinet photograph of two well-dressed women standing proudly with their bicycles

A splendid cabinet photograph of two well-dressed women standing proudly with their bicycles. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Talbot Botanic Gardens, Malahide Castle, Co Dublin, Ireland

Talbot Botanic Gardens, Malahide Castle, Co Dublin, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Clew Bay, Co Mayo, Ireland

Clew Bay, Co Mayo, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters in Afghanistan

Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters in Afghanistan
Two Royal Navy Sea Kings at Forward Operating Base Sangin in Afghanistan. The Sea King Mk4 known throughout the Naval world as the Junglie are the green giants of the Fleet Air Arm

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Northern Ireland - three British soldiers in riot equipment

Northern Ireland - three British soldiers in riot equipment
Official photograph of three British soldiers in riot equipment standing next to a one ton Humber. Two soldiers are armed with SLR Rifles, while the third is firing a baton round, Northern Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Advert for Stereoscopic Company, hand-held cameras 1894

Advert for Stereoscopic Company, hand-held cameras 1894
Advert for the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, two latest hand-helded cameras: The New Binocular camera, hand camera takes moving objects instantaneously, no need for focussing

Background imagePhotographic Collection: CUSTER, George Armstrong (1839-1876). American

CUSTER, George Armstrong (1839-1876). American

Background imagePhotographic Collection: MOROCCO. Rabat. The Gate of Ambassadors leading

MOROCCO. Rabat. The Gate of Ambassadors leading to the premises of Royal Palace

Background imagePhotographic Collection: CROATIA. Pula. Roman amphitheatre. Roman art

CROATIA. Pula. Roman amphitheatre. Roman art. Early Empire. Architecture

Background imagePhotographic Collection: CONGO, Democratic Republic of the. Goma. Democratic

CONGO, Democratic Republic of the. Goma. Democratic Republic of the Congo (2008). Kivu Conflict. Nyiragongo volcano, that erupted the last time on 17th January 2008 destroying the city of Goma

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Medium format film camera

Medium format film camera. The film back (upper right) holds the roll of film and can be removed with the film still inside. This allows another back containing a different type of film to be used

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Delivery truck c. 1910

Delivery truck c. 1910
Hearse and Casket Body on Buick m/4 Four Cylinder Commercial Chassis. Photographic post card of a drawing or print of a Buick hearse

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Certificate - Royal Photographic Society

Certificate - Royal Photographic Society
A certificate awarded to Heinz Zinram, conferring upon him Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain - 11th November 1946

Background imagePhotographic Collection: King George V

King George V
Photographic portrait of King George V of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865-1936), pictured in his uniform as Colonel of the Black Watch, date unknown

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Charles Booth (1840-1916)

Charles Booth (1840-1916)
Photographic portrait of Charles Booth (1840-1916), the English shipowner, statistician and social reformer, date unknown

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Lady Glenconner, 1915

Lady Glenconner, 1915
Photographic portrait of Lady Glenconner, formerly Miss Pamela Genevieve Adelaide Wyndham, pictured c.1915



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"Capturing History Through the Lens: A Photographic Journey" Step back in time as we explore a collection of captivating photographs that offer glimpses into various moments in history. From the Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot starting engines to the Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter, these images showcase the power and innovation of military aviation. Traveling further back, we encounter an intriguing portrait of Rupert Brooke from 1915, capturing his essence during a significant period in literature. Delve into the world of dance with Tango, originating in Argentina in 1912, where passion and rhythm intertwine on the dance floor. The Carta Magna manuscript adds another layer to our journey, dating back to 1212 England. This historical document holds immense significance as it laid down principles that shaped modern governance. Moving forward to c. 1890, we witness Queen Victoria's unlikely friendship with Abdul Karim—a relationship that defied societal norms and challenged conventions. The photograph immortalizes their bond amidst a changing world. In 1931, Margaret Morris takes center stage with her graceful movements captured through photography—an art form merging two creative realms seamlessly. Join us as we witness her expression through movement frozen in time. A regal moment unfolds before us as Queen Victoria poses alongside King George and Queen Mary in 1893—three figures embodying an era steeped in tradition yet marked by progress and change. General George S. Patton stands tall amidst war-torn landscapes in 1945—a symbol of resilience and leadership during one of humanity's darkest chapters. His steely gaze reflects determination etched onto film forevermore. Joe Louis steps into focus next; his powerful presence dominates the frame from 1936—a reminder of his indomitable spirit within both sportsmanship and civil rights advocacy alike. Grand Central Terminal emerges from a black-and-white photo taken around 1930—the hustle and bustle encapsulated within its walls tells tales untold but felt by all who have passed through its grandeur.