Victorian Collection (page 8)

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

Royal Agricultural College CC57_00023
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. General view of the main entrance and tower from the tree-lined approach road. Photographed in 1883by Henry Taunt

The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin K970312
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Title page of " The Descent of Man" Vol II, by Charles Darwin

Waves pounding bandstand in a storm on the south coast, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK, Europe

Emma Darwin K970210
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Emma Darwin (1808-1896)

The Albert Memorial J860024
THE ALBERT MEMORIAL, City of Westminster, London. View from the South West, pre-restoration

Blackfriars Bridge J060069
BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE, London. Urban landscape of River Thames, St Paul s, Swiss Re building etc. at night

Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1894
Interior of dry. Miners clothes hang up to dry on the walls and on racks above the heated pipes. Note the wooden boxes with lids secured with padlocks that seemed to serve as a locker and seat

ENGLAND: ROWING, 1885. The row of an Oxford crew across the English Channel from Dover to Calais - halfway across. Engraving, 1885

1836 Gideon Mantell Mantel Piece sawrian
" A Sawrian" From " The Anniversary of the Literary Fun 1836" by Thomas Hood, published by Baily and Co, Cornhill

1846 Victorian Trilobite Paradoxides
Paradoxides bohemicus. Plate 1. From " Organization of the Trilobites" by Hermann Burmeister, appearing in the Ray Society translation of his work published in 1846

Victorian Royal Train Station, used by Queen Victoria, Ballater, Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

View of Victorian pier in seaside town at sunrise, Penarth Pier, Penarth, Bristol Channel, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, Wales, September

Sussex Bridge, Lindfield, 30 May 1891
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/31

Hornsey Road Baths PLA01_03_0113
Hornsey Road Baths, Hornsey Road, Finsbury Park, Islington, Greater London. The entrance block of the former Hornsey Road Baths, Islington, seen from the south at dusk

The Savoy Grill restaurant, situated in the entrance area of The Savoy Hotel, The Strand, London, England. Picture shows the main entrance to The Savoy Grill with the doorman standing by the door

Horse drawn van of the Queen Street Bakery in Bank Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A man and boy pose for a photograph with their horse drawn canvas-topped van. The house behind the horse has a sign above the door reading Surgery. Photographer: Unknown

Victorian satirical cartoon capitalism and the middleman
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. capitalism and the middleman

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1892
The tram road at the 70 fathoms level where the lode has been extensively mined. The hanging wall is fairly secure but three large props of Norway pine support part of the roof

Sham Abbey CC97_02085
ABINGDON, Oxfordshire. Overgrown arcades and windows of the sham abbey ruin in the gardens of Abingdon Abbey. Photographed in 1892 by Henry W Taunt

Crystal Palace FF91_00334
CRYSTAL PALACE, Sydenham, London. The interior of the vast nave of the Crystal Palace, which was over 100 feet high and about three quarters of a mile long

Burnley DES01_01_0492
Looking north down Healey Wood Road, Burnley, Lancashire, showing partially demolished terraces in the foreground and Healey Wood Mill in the distance

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Two miners working above the bridge at the 170 fathom level. A third miner pushes a tub of ore/rock along the tramway across the bridge. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Cornish miners working at the 180 level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Stoping at the 70 level. The lack of timber supports shows that the rock is firm and the roof strong. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Kings Road, Chelsea, London 1885 BL05775
KINGs ROAD, Chelsea, London. General view of numbers 2 to 10 Kings Road from the east. Photographed on the 13th July 1885. From the Bedford Lemere collection

Queen Victoria and her family N950006
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. Photograph from a Royal Family album. Queen Victoria and her family. Windsor. 1863. Photograph possibly taken at the time of the Prince of Wales marriage

Osborne House at Christmas N071981
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. Interior view. Hallway with Christmas decorations and view through to Christmas tree in stairwell. Some items shown maybe on loan from the Royal Collection

Victorian Department Store BL10575
J GOODE AND COMPANY LTD. 17-22 South Audley Street, Mayfair, City of Westminster. Interior view of the Glass and China Showroom. Photographed by Bedford Lemere in January 1891

Cannon Wharf, circa 1856 BB57_01541
CANNON WHARF, Westminster, London. This was a coal wharf off Cannon Row, downstream from Westminster Bridge. The whole area was swept away during the construction of the Victoria Embankment

Roker Park PLA01_08_051
Roker Park Football Ground, Sunderland. The Main Stand and Fulwell End at Roker Park football ground, seen from the east, Roker End stand during a football game

Thornydykes GRE03_01_053
Thornydykes, Blackburn Road, Sharples, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Greater Manchester. The exterior of Thornydykes, located on land between Blackburn Road and Ivy Bank Road

Henley-on-Thames CC73_00176
Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, photographed in 1890. Looking towards the street from Hart Street, with the drinking fountain of 1885 in porphyry

Entrance Hall, Sheffield Town Hall BL13722
Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Interior of Sheffield Town Hall showing the entrance hall and grand staircase. The town hall was designed by E. W. Mountford

Trevissome House, Flushing, Mylor, Cornwall. October 1934
View of the house from the lawn. Trevissome is a grade II listed early 19th century house situated between Mylor Bridge and Flushing

Clifton Suspension Bridge BB68_05597
CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE, Bristol. The bridge under construction, November 1863. Work began on the bridge in 1836 under the supervision of Isambard Kingdom Brunel but stopped due to lack of funds

Market Place, Nottingham OP06298
A view of open and covered stalls in the Market Place taken from the west. City Of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. c.1885

Two crowded horse buses in Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The horse buses in Market Square (or Commercial Square) are crowded with men, women and children wearing their best clothes. They are probably going on some form of outing. Part of the A.K

Bank Square, looking towards the Consolidated Bank of Cornwall and Chapel Street, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall
A mixed group of people stop to pose for the photograph of Bank Square and Chapel Street. The signs in the bank window read Bolithos Bank Limited, Hours 10 to 3 and Fridays 10 to 12

Burnley DES01_01_0497
Along Sandygate, Burnley, Lancashire, towards the town centre with the former Neptune Inn to the left foreground and Clock Tower Mill to the right foreground

Tonkins Corner, Constantine, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Our House at Tonkins Corner - the house in which Mr. Tonkin the photographer lived. Photographer: Tonkin

Welcoming party on the opening day of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899
A large group of welcoming dignitaries await the arrival of the first train into Padstow railway station on the opening day 27th March 1899

The harbour, Newlyn, Cornwall. 1900s
A view of the harbour showing a number of different fishing and general purpose vessels, including PZ210, PZ162, PZ323, PZ564. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills

QUEEN VICTORIA FAMILY TREE. Genealogical tree of Queen Victorias descendants (as of 1900)

Harveys Foundry, Hayle, Cornwall. Late 1850s
The interior of a workshop

St Peter Mancroft, Norwich COB01_08_001
Church of St Peter Mancroft, Norwich, Norfolk, c 1850. Albumen print by Thomas Damant Eaton (1800-71). Thomas Damant Eaton, described as the father of the arts in the Eastern Counties

Fenian bombing BL05153
THE RISING SUN, Great Scotland Yard, London W1. Bomb damage to Rising Sun pub, showing its windows blown out and staff standing beside a damaged carriage lying in a pile of rubble

McKibbins 1900 1900s UK whisky alcohol whiskey advert McKibbins Irish bars
McKibbinÕs 1900 1900s UK whisky alcohol whiskey advert McKibbins Irish bars

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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.