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Victorian Collection (page 9)

Step back in time to the Victorian era, where heroism and bravery were celebrated

Background imageVictorian Collection: Edwards Harlene for Hair 1890s UK hair products womens

Edwards Harlene for Hair 1890s UK hair products womens

Background imageVictorian Collection: Thames Head CC73_00534

Thames Head CC73_00534
THAMES HEAD, Coates, Gloucestershire. View at the source of the River Thames in the Cotswolds at Thames Head. Showing the fourth spring and man beside the pump. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1890

Background imageVictorian Collection: Shops, Grove Road, Eastbourne BL06649

Shops, Grove Road, Eastbourne BL06649
GROVE ROAD, Eastbourne, East Sussex. A perspective view of the exterior of a parade of shops in Grove Road in Eastbourne with people on the pavement

Background imageVictorian Collection: Glass - His Last Return for Duty N070530

Glass - His Last Return for Duty N070530
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " His Last Return for Duty" 1853 by James W GLASS (1825-57). Wellington riding from Horse Guards. WM 1562-1948

Background imageVictorian Collection: Lord Frederic Leightons studio BL13088

Lord Frederic Leightons studio BL13088
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 studio displaying recently completed works

Background imageVictorian Collection: Brodsworth Hall, Dining Room N080312

Brodsworth Hall, Dining Room N080312
BRODSWORTH HALL, South Yorkshire. Interior view of the Dining Room

Background imageVictorian Collection: Fort Brockhurst N060992

Fort Brockhurst N060992
FORT BROCKHURST, Gosport, Hampshire. Aerial view of the brick fort built in the 1860s to defend Portsmouth Harbour

Background imageVictorian Collection: Tea in the garden CC50_00694

Tea in the garden CC50_00694
Four female students taking tea in the grounds of Somerville College, Oxford, Oxfordshire. The tea party was an important part of college social life in the Late Victorian period. Henry Taunt 1895

Background imageVictorian Collection: Osborne House J030054

Osborne House J030054
OSBORNE HOUSE, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. View of the lower terrace from the upper terrace

Background imageVictorian Collection: The Chapel, Lancing College

The Chapel, Lancing College
Particularly fine example of Gothic Revival style. IoE 297259

Background imageVictorian Collection: The Hayle lifeboat New Oriental Bank (later renamed E. F. Harrison)

The Hayle lifeboat New Oriental Bank (later renamed E. F. Harrison) with the wreck of the SS Escurial in
SS Escurial, an iron built schooner-rigged screw steamer built by Alex Stephens of Lighthouse, Govan, for Raeburn and Verel of Glasgow in 1879, was outward bound from Cardiff, laden with 1

Background imageVictorian Collection: J. Davies Enys, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)

J. Davies Enys, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, early 20th century. John Davies Enys (1837-1912) was born at Enys, near Penryn, Cornwall, and emigrated to New Zealand in 1861

Background imageVictorian Collection: Henry Scott Tukes French brigantine Julie of Nantes at the Mill Dam, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1886

Henry Scott Tukes French brigantine Julie of Nantes at the Mill Dam, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1886
The artist, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), purchased Julie of Nantes in 1886 for use as a floating studio. It is thought that he can be seen standing at the bow of the ship

Background imageVictorian Collection: Mending Nets, West Cornwall Fisheries Exhibition, Penzance, Cornwall

Mending Nets, West Cornwall Fisheries Exhibition, Penzance, Cornwall. 29th August to 9th September 1884
A posed group of eight women wearing traditional costumes and carrying out tasks associated with the fishing industry. The handwritten caption underneath reads Costumes of Fish Women at Penzance

Background imageVictorian Collection: Pilchard seine boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893

Pilchard seine boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Pilchard seine boat on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro, with Samuel Brokenshire carriage factory in the background

Background imageVictorian Collection: Children on beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Children on beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Three children, a boy in a sailor suit, a girl in a dress and hat and a small child in a sunbonnet are playing on the beach

Background imageVictorian Collection: Surface workers at Wheal Sparnon dressing floor, Redruth, Cornwall. Around 1865

Surface workers at Wheal Sparnon dressing floor, Redruth, Cornwall. Around 1865
The engine house and two chimneys can be seen in the background. The area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth

Background imageVictorian Collection: Cawsand from the beach, Rame, Cornwall. 1890s

Cawsand from the beach, Rame, Cornwall. 1890s
Two large sailing vessels are on the beach. Nearest to the camera is the William, nearest the camera with the Star of Peace half obscured behind the William

Background imageVictorian Collection: Lis Escop, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Around 1910

Lis Escop, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Around 1910
Lis Escop (Cornish for Bishops Court) in winter with cattle in the foreground. Originally the Kenwyn Vicarage, in 1876 it became the residence of the Bishops of Truro

Background imageVictorian Collection: A distant view of Hain Line ships laid up off Woodbury Point, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

A distant view of Hain Line ships laid up off Woodbury Point, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Hain Line was established by Sir Edward Hain (December 1851- 20 September 1917) a leading shipping owner in Cornwall and a politician who represented St Ives as a Liberal Unionist from 1900 to 1904

Background imageVictorian Collection: Antique map, Manchester, England, 19th Century

Antique map, Manchester, England, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map, Manchester, England, 19th Century

Background imageVictorian Collection: Map of Sudan, late 19th Century

Map of Sudan, late 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Map of Sudan, late 19th Century

Background imageVictorian Collection: Trenethick House, Gatehouse, Wendron, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Trenethick House, Gatehouse, Wendron, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of Trenethick House gatehouse, a fortified 16th century Cornish Manor House. Through the gate can be seen the main doorway of the house. Also in the picture are four men and one lady

Background imageVictorian Collection: St Clement Churchtown, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

St Clement Churchtown, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A winter view of the Church tower, lychgate and cottages. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageVictorian Collection: Outdoor privy a083874

Outdoor privy a083874
King Cross, Halifax, West Yorkshire. An outdoor privy associated with the Victorian back to back houses and underdwellings of Wainhouse Terrace

Background imageVictorian Collection: Antique map of the world, 1873

Antique map of the world, 1873
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Antique map of the world, 1873

Background imageVictorian Collection: Old Mrs Ricketts

Old Mrs Ricketts
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis/1/R193 Walter Kevis Collection Oct 1887

Background imageVictorian Collection: LONDON SLUM, c1890. A slum in London, south of the River Thames. Photograph, c1890

LONDON SLUM, c1890. A slum in London, south of the River Thames. Photograph, c1890

Background imageVictorian Collection: Lamorna Cove, St Buryan, Cornwall. 1898

Lamorna Cove, St Buryan, Cornwall. 1898
Lamorna Cove showing two cottages looking seaward with two boats in the bay. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Background imageVictorian Collection: Sheffield 17567_19

Sheffield 17567_19
Arundel Street area, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Some important cutlery works still survive in Arundel Street, despite the urban renewal around them

Background imageVictorian Collection: The Harbour, Newlyn, Cornwall. 1898

The Harbour, Newlyn, Cornwall. 1898
A Two masted lugger PZ 207under sail entering Newlyn harbour. Five crew members are visible on the deck. Another lugger hidden by the sail also enters the harbour ahead of PZ 207

Background imageVictorian Collection: Eiffel Tower, Paris, France CVS01_01_076

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France CVS01_01_076
Eiffel Tower, Paris, taken from a tethered balloon. Shadbolt recorded this image as Photograph of Paris Exhibition with Eiffel Tower taken from captive balloon

Background imageVictorian Collection: Ballooning CVS01_01_019

Ballooning CVS01_01_019
Tales of balloon flight. A smartly dressed group has gathered to pose for a photograph with a near-inflated balloon. Cecil Shadbolt is pictured standing third from the right, wearing a bowler hat

Background imageVictorian Collection: ballooning CVS01_01_041

ballooning CVS01_01_041
A hand-coloured lantern slide showing Shadbolts balloon Reliance taking off from the grounds of Alexandra Palace, with large crowds watching. A second balloon is preparing for launch

Background imageVictorian Collection: East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Tram Road Bridge at the 170 fathom level, 1893. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Background imageVictorian Collection: East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Three miners drilling an end at East Pool mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Background imageVictorian Collection: East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Miner operating winch controlled by compressed air. Photographer John Charles Burrow

Background imageVictorian Collection: Chelsea Barracks a60_01116

Chelsea Barracks a60_01116
Chelsea Barracks, Chelsea Bridge Road, London. The barracks of 1861-63 from the south, photographed by Herbert Felton in 1960

Background imageVictorian Collection: Ballooning CVS01_01_042

Ballooning CVS01_01_042
Tales of balloon flight. Hand-coloured engraving of two men in a balloon flying over London. This engraving is by William Lionel Wyllie

Background imageVictorian Collection: St Matthias Church, Stoke Newington ME001062

St Matthias Church, Stoke Newington ME001062
ST MATTHIAS CHURCH, Wordsworth Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney, London. Pen and ink sketch impression of Christmas decorations and temporary reredos around 1870, with lady in period costume

Background imageVictorian Collection: Victorian golfers CC76_00354

Victorian golfers CC76_00354
Burnham And Berrow Golf Course, Somerset. Opened in 1891 by Burnham Golf Club, the course was originally nine holes. It was extended in 1896 and the club changed its name to Burnham

Background imageVictorian Collection: East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
A bridge has been constructed at the 170 fathoms level to carry the tram road over a place where the lode has been stoped away

Background imageVictorian Collection: St Peters Church, Broadstairs, Kent, England. 1910

St Peters Church, Broadstairs, Kent, England. 1910

Background imageVictorian Collection: Westwood Manor OP05899

Westwood Manor OP05899
Group portrait outside the entrance front of Westwood Manor, Wiltshire, c.1860. Unknown photographer, albumen print. Westwood Manor dates from the 15th century

Background imageVictorian Collection: St Georges Hall OP02751

St Georges Hall OP02751
St Georges Hall, St Georges Plateau, Liverpool, 1854-55. Attributed to Thomas Sutton (1819-75), salted paper print. Cabs stand outside the newly built neoclassical St Georges Hall

Background imageVictorian Collection: Lichfield Cathedral OP08956

Lichfield Cathedral OP08956
Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Chad, Lichfield, Staffordshire, c 1860. Francis Bedford (1816-'94), albumen print

Background imageVictorian Collection: Bradfield House OP01896

Bradfield House OP01896
Bradfield House, Bradfield, Uffculme, Devon, April 1853. Unknown photographer, albumen print. One of a remarkable series of photographs taken before

Background imageVictorian Collection: Bradfield House OP01731

Bradfield House OP01731
Bradfield House, Bradfield, Uffculme, Devon, April 1852. Unknown photographer, dilute albumen print from a paper negative



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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.