Victorian Collection (page 7)

Trafalgar Square BB72_04780
TRAFALGAR SQUARE, Westminster, London. A view looking east across Trafalgar Square with the fountains in the foreground and the equestrian statue of George IV

National Liberal Club BL08407
NATIONAL LIBERAL CLUB, Whitehall Place, City of Westminster, London. Interior detail of the fireplace and dais in the Gladstone Library, December 1887

The Shaftesbury Memorial K060099
THE SHAFTESBURY MEMORIAL, London. Eros statue. The Angel of Christian Charity

Osborne House, Durbar Room, 1892. K010285
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. Interior view. Photograph from the album " Royal Tableaux, Osborne", " Indian Durbar Room July 28th 1892"

Tower Bridge J060037
TOWER BRIDGE, London. River Thames in the foreground with the " Gherkin" Swiss Re Tower framed by bridge

Tower Bridge J060034
TOWER BRIDGE, London. Tower Bridge and the London skyline at nightfall, with the river Thames in the foreground

The Albert Memorial K980925
THE ALBERT MEMORIAL, London. Detail of the gilded statue of Prince Albert

Tower Bridge J060047
TOWER BRIDGE, London. The road bridge elevating to allow a sailing barge to pass beneath

On the Origin of Species K970334
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Spine of " On the Origin of Species " by Charles Darwin

Henley regatta in 1897 CC71_00067
Taking tea at the Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire. A group of men and women take tea on a college barge overlooking the Henley Royal Regatta

Palace of Westminster 21759_08
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, London. Aerial view. Although a Royal Palace has stood on this site since about 1040 AD, most of the present Palace of Westminster

Osborne House J030034
OSBORNE HOUSE, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. Interior view of the Drawing Room. Some items shown maybe on loan from the Royal Collection

Osborne House N060201
OSBORNE HOUSE, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. An aerial view of the house and formal gardens

Paddington Station K030802
PADDINGTON STATION, Eastbourne Terrace, City of Westminster, London. Interior detail of train shed arched trusses

Buckingham Palace J060215
BUCKINGHAM PALACE, City of Westminster, London. Exterior view

Palace of Westminster J060218
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, City of Westminster, London. The Houses of Parliament including the Big Ben clock tower. A view from the south bank of the river Thames at night with reflection in the water

Bhai Ram Singh K010289
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. Interior view. Photograph from the album " Royal Tableaux, Osborne ". " Ram Singh at Work in the Indian Room " 1892. Durbar Room

Great Wheel, Earls Court CC97 / 01620
GREAT WHEEL, Earls Court, London. A view from the railway of the 310 feet high wheel with the entertainment grounds beneath (photo taken late 19th century)

St Pancras Chambers a062283
ST PANCRAS CHAMBERS, London. The south facade of the station with a man walking along the pavement beside a row of parked cars. Date range 1960-1972. John Gay

Harrods illuminated at night K000058
HARRODS DEPARTMENT STORE Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London. View of Harrods lit up at night. Photographed in February 2000

Palace of Westminster J060186
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, City of Westminster, London. View of the Houses of Parliament from across the river Thames

The Palace Pier K011028
THE PALACE PIER, Brighton, East Sussex. View of the pier at sunset

Crystal Palace interior DP004613
CRYSTAL PALACE, Sydenham, London. A circa 1859 view of the giant figures which dominated the tropical transept at the north end of the Crystal Palace

Pottery Works, Stoke on Trent
Main range of pottery works, now visitor centre and factory shop. IoE 384378

Lime Street Station
Main entrance to Liverpool Lime Street, one of the first stations to send mail by train. IoE 359020

Truro Cathedral
The grade I listed building, viewed from the south west across the rooftops. IoE 377394

Victorian sports, Carriage driving, Awkward tandem leader
Vintage engraving of Victorian sports, Carriage driving, Awkward tandem leader

Calenick village from downstream, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view looking up the river to the bridge and the village. The photograph is taken at low tide with a couple of small boats moored at the rivers edge. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The Bridge, Penryn, Cornwall. 1900s
A crowd of people on the Commercial Road junction with Quay Hill, Penryn, looking west. The bridge is behind the crowd. The harbour office building is on the left, sporting a number of notices

Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1894
A horse and cart comes up the road from the village. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

A schooner and other boats, East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Around 1890
A topsail schooner and other boats at low water at the seaward end of East Looe quay. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

SS Treleigh of Penzance, East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1895
The SS Treleigh of Penzance at East Looe quay. Treleigh was a steel screw dandy built in 1894 by J.P. Renoldson & Sons, South Shields and owned by D.W. Bain & Co, Penzance

East Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1870s
View over East Looe and quay from North Road, probably taken in the 1870s due to the absence of the Guildhall building. Loading gantry and shipping with what appears to mounds of (possibly)

Sugar bags hanging out to dry, North Quay, West India Docks, 1900

George Beaumont with manual fire engine, Pinner
George Beaumont, Chief Officer of the Pinner Voluntary Fire Brigade, with a manual fire engine which was kept at Waxwell Lane, Pinner, having previously been housed at The Hall

TEA CUP, 1890. English newspaper advertisement for Phillips Wedgwood China, 1890

Diamond Jubilee Poster for Westbourne, 1897
Poster of events to celebrate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Parish Records Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Par 206/7/16

High Street, Worthing, c.1885. Looking north, entrance to Ann Street on the left in middle ground. Shop on the north corner, " Potter, Bailey & Co. grocers"

Cooks 1890s UK holidays holiday companies tours tour operators thomas Thomas Cook
CookÕs 1890s UK holidays holiday companies tours tour operators thomas Thomas Cook company

MAP: BRITISH ISLES, c1890. Map of the British Isles, c1890, by a German cartographer, published in the United States

1881 Charles Darwin Portrait aftr Collier
1881 Charles Robert Darwin ( 12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) English Naturalist and author of the Origin of Species. 1922 Hand coloured portrait aquatint of Darwin by G

First Class Refreshment Rooms, Swindon Station, c. 1840s
This illustration shows a number of ladies and gentlemen in the First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Junction Station, c.1840s

The Arab Hall & Corridor, Leighton House BL13082
LEIGHTON HOUSE, 12 Holland Park Road, London. Home of the artist Lord Frederic Leighton (1830 - 1896) which is now a museum. Interior view of the Arab Hall and corridor

The River Thames at Whitchurch, near Pangbourne, c1890
A view taken across the Mill Pond from the toll bridge in Whitchurch on Thames. Red brick cottages sit on the waters edge, next to the old mill, just out of shot to the left

Last record, dated 1847 and 1848, of Sir John Franklins expedition in search of the Northwest passage, found in 1859
FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, 1848. Last record, dated 1847 and 1848, of Sir John Franklins expedition in search of the Northwest passage, found in 1859

GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of Charles Dickens Great Expectations

MUCHA: BISCUIT AD, c1895. Flirt : French lithograph advertisement, c1895, by Alphonse Mucha for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile
MUCHA: BISCUIT AD, c1895. " Flirt" : French lithograph advertisement, c1895, by Alphonse Mucha for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile

Manchester Ship Canal, 19th century
Manchester Ship Canal, 19th-century artwork. This canal, constructed between 1887 and 1893, opened on 1 January 1894. It provided a route for shipping from the Mersey Estuary to Manchester, UK

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Step back in time to the Victorian era, where heroism and bravery were celebrated. In a bustling city, a heroic fireman fearlessly rushes into a burning building to rescue a young girl trapped inside. His selflessness embodies the spirit of this remarkable era. Meanwhile, Billy The Rat Catcher roams the streets with his trusty companions, tirelessly working to rid neighborhoods of vermin. With his sharp wit and nimble fingers, he ensures that no rat is left uncaught. In Nottingham's Goose Fair, Arthur Spooner delights visitors with his mesmerizing tricks and illusions. The air is filled with laughter as children marvel at his sleight of hand and adults are transported into a world of wonder. Deep underground in Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall, miners toil away in dangerous conditions for hours on end. Their perseverance reflects the indomitable spirit of the Victorian workforce. Steep Street Bristol stands tall as an architectural masterpiece from this period. Its narrow lanes wind through history, revealing glimpses of life during these bygone times. The grandeur of St Pancras Hotel captivates all who enter its doors. With its opulent interiors and exquisite design, it symbolizes the elegance that defined Victorian luxury. Barnacles K970315 showcases intricate craftsmanship through delicate porcelain figurines adorning mantelpieces across England. These ornate pieces serve as reminders of an age when attention to detail was paramount. Crystal Palace CC97_01549 transports us to London's iconic exhibition hall where wonders from around the globe were showcased under one roof. It epitomizes Britain's thirst for knowledge and exploration during this transformative era. Queen Victoria herself graces our presence in 1897 D880039 - her regal poise capturing hearts worldwide as she reigns over an empire spanning continents and cultures alike. The Tower Bridge standing proudly next to the historic Tower of London (21766_20) reminds us of the architectural marvels that emerged during this period.