Sep15 Collection

UCL - Senate House - Floodlit
University of London - Senate House, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London - Floodlit. Date: circa 1938

Rio and Ponte San Cristoforo - Venice, Italy
Rio S. Cristoforo and Ponte San Cristoforo (St. Cristopher Bridge), Venice, Italy. Date: 1906

Empire Day - May 24th, 1909
One King. One Fleet. One Flag. One Empire. Celebration postcard to commemorate Empire Day - May 24th, 1909. Members of the British Empire celebrate beneath a statue of Queen Victoria above a

Two Deer enjoy Breakfast in Bed (charged extra)
" Pass the toast, dear..!" - Mr and Mrs Roebuck enjoying an early morning cuppa in bed at the Old Stags Head Inn. I wonder if she has ant-eloped with him...! Date: 1914

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Native School. Date: circa 1910s

The casino at Monte Carlo by C. Morse
The mecca of the Cote d Azur, artists impression of the famous Casino Terraces at Monte Carlo on the French Riviera. Hither come pleasure-seekers from all quarters of the globe to bask in

Wyndhams Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London. Showing at this time was The Candidate - a farce by Justin H. McCarthy. Date: 1908

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - The Railway Station. Date: 1903

Derby, England - Unveiling statue of Queen Victoria
Derby, England - Unveiling a memorial statue of Queen Victoria by King Edward VII on June 28th, 1906. Date: 1906

Bystander Riviera number cover 1935
Smart society enjoying the sunshine and amusements of the French Riviera in 1935. Front cover of The Bystander magazines special Riviera number

Venice, Italy - Chiesa dell Abbazia della Misericordia ( The Church of the Abbey of Misericordia ). The fa硤 e was restored in 1659 by the patrician Gaspare Moro. Date: circa 1910s

Bystander Riviera number cover 1935
Smart society enjoying the sunshine and amusements of the French Riviera in 1935. Front cover of The Bystander magazines special Riviera number

Anny Ondra - Polish actress - Film - Fairground People
Anny Ondra (Anna Sophie Ondrakova) (1903-1987) - Polish actress in British silent films. Married the German boxing great Max Schmeling

Mrs Frank Jay Gould at opening of Summer Sporting Club
Mrs Frank Jay Gould, nee Florence de Caze (1893-1985), wife of wealthy philanthropist and businessman Frank Jay Gould. Together with him

Alice Terry - American film actress
Alice Terry (1899-1987) - American film actress, mostly active during the silent era. Date: circa late 1920s

Goodbye - A dapper gent breaks the bad news to his partner
Adieu - A dapper gent breaks the bad news to his partner. Painting by the Czech artist Alexander Jakesch (1862 - 1934). He appears to have tried to soften the blow with a bunch of flowers - now

LNWR (London & North Western Railway Co. ) - Euston Station
LNWR (London & North Western Railway Co.) - Euston Station - The Special Liner Express Date: 1905

Syrian Textile Weaver at work on his loom - Damascus. Date: circa 1920

How to kiss your Rich Aunt ! A rather foolish and foppish young man (with an eye on the prize!) greets his Elderly (and very rich) Auntie with extreme enthusiasm. Date: 1908

Wilson, Keppel and Betty - a popular British music hall act
Wilson (Jack Wilson 18941970), Keppel (Joe Keppel 18941977) and Betty (one of many Bettys!) - a popular British music hall act - performing here with a fantastic dancing snake!

Mumbai, India - Festival of Ratha Yatra - A Chariot
Mumbai, India - Ratha Yatra or Ratha Jatra or Chariot Festival - a festival that involves moving deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshana on a chariot (called a ratha or rotho)

La Grande Rue - Fontainebleau, France Date: circa 1910

The Cult of Nudity - sunbathing fashions, 1930s
Page from The Sphere reporting on the growing vogue for sunbathing fashions, particularly backless swimsuits - a style that began at the fashionable French resorts of the Riviera

The Night Ferry for Paris & Brussels
The Night Ferry train for Paris & Brussels, which linked London to Dover, where passengers caught the ferry to further European destinations. Date: circa 1930s

Manufacture of Naval Artillery - Krupp Works, Essen, Germany
Manufacture of Naval Artillery at the Krupp Works, Essen, Germany. Date: 1906

Grand Hotel, Trafalgar Square, London - on the corner of The Strand and Northumberland Avenue. Date: 1908

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Civetta (Owl)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Civetta (Owl), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

Salt Water dispenser - Frantiskovy Lazne Spa, Czech Republic
Salt Water dispenser (fountain) at the Frantiskovy Lazne (German: Franzensbad) - a town in Cheb District of Karlovy Vary Region in the western Bohemia (Czech Republic), near the town of Cheb

GNR (Great Northern Railway) - Arrival of the Scotch Express at Kings Cross Station. Date: 1905

SE&CR (South Eastern & Chatham Railway) - Hastings Express
SE&CR (South Eastern & Chatham Railway) - The Hastings Express on the platform at London Brdge Station. Date: 1905

Man from Adana - Ancient coastal region of Cilicia
Man from Adana, Turkey - Ancient coastal region of Cilicia. Date: circa 1910s

Archduchess Adelheid of Austria (1914-1971) (full name: Adelheid Maria Josepha Sixta Antonia Roberta Ottonia Zita Charlotte Luise Immakulata Pia Theresia Beatrix Franziska Isabella Henriette)

Alderton, Suffolk Date: 1908

Diss, Norfolk - The Market Place. Date: 1908

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Lecture in a Registan Madrasa
Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Students attending a lecture in a Registan Madrasa (Islamic Religious School). Date: circa 1910

Shepherds Bush Empire and Bush Hotel, London Date: 1906

Launch of the HIJMS Kongo at Barrow-in-Furness
Launch of the HIJMS (His Imperial Japanese Majestys Ship) Kongo by Madame Koike, first Battleship of the Kongo Class and the last Japanese Capital Battleship built outside of Japan

Paris Flood - Notre Dame Cathedral - Isle de la Cite on 28th January 1910. The Maximum level of the flood waters was 9.5m abaove the normal level Date: 1910

Baalbek, Lebanon - A huge Monolith destined for Acropolis
Baalbek, Lebanon - A huge Monolith (21m long) destined for Acropolis, still within the quarry, showing how these large stones were carved as single pieces in situ. Date: circa 1910

WW1 - Vendome Column shakes at news of German successes
WW1 - The Vendome Column shakes in fear at news of German successes in the war. Date: circa 1916

WW1 - Eiffel Tower in Paris is scared of the Zeppelin menace and curls (wobbles/quivers/shakes/shivers). Date: circa 1916

Assiniboia Hotel, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Date: circa 1904

Izmir, Turkey - Rue Tepentziki
Izmir, Turkey (in the days of the Greek Occuation) - Rue Tepentziki, a small backstreet. Date: circa 1910

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Smoking a chillim pipe. In Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, a hookah is called chillim. Date: 1905

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Seller of Traditional Uzbek Ceramics and a baker with a tray of bread rolls on his head. Date: circa 1908

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Teenage Boys in Traditional Costume Date: circa 1908

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Tea House. As the caption states, " The tea of the Khans tastes better". Kokand was the capital of the of the Kokand Khanate. Date: circa 1909

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - A wandering Dervish Date: 1907

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"sep15: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the time machine as we embark on a captivating journey through history, culture, and iconic locations. Empire Day - May 24th, 1909 marks the beginning of our adventure, where the spirit of an empire thrived. UCL's Senate House stands tall in floodlit glory, illuminating knowledge and wisdom for all to behold. From there, we teleport to Tashkent in Uzbekistan, where a Native School preserves traditions and nurtures young minds. The allure of Monte Carlo beckons us next; its casino whispers tales of glamour and fortune. As we move forward in time, Wyndhams Theatre on Charing Cross Road welcomes us with open arms for unforgettable performances. Back to Uzbekistan again – this time at Tashkent Railway Station – a hub connecting dreams and destinations. Bystander Riviera number cover from 1935 captures the essence of elegance during leisurely days by the sea. Venice enchants us with its timeless beauty as we step foot inside Chiesa dell Abbazia della Misericordia. Across continents now to Reading in Berkshire; Huntley & Palmers Girls leaving work showcases hardworking individuals shaping their futures. Anny Ondra graces our path—a Polish actress whose talent transcends borders—captivating audiences through film like Fairground People. Another glimpse at Bystander Riviera number cover from 1935 reminds us that style knows no bounds or eras. Finally, "Goodbye" is whispered by a dapper gent breaking unfortunate news to his partner—an emotional moment frozen in time but resonating with universal sentiments. Sep15 takes you on an extraordinary voyage across decades and places—a kaleidoscope of memories waiting to be explored. Join us as we unravel stories etched within these hints—each one offering glimpses into different worlds united by their significance in shaping our collective history.