Victorians Collection

The Opening of Keble College, Oxford, from The Illustrated London News
XJF324314 The Opening of Keble College, Oxford, from The Illustrated London News (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keble was opened in 1870)

Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page of silhouettes showing various Victorian pastimes and games including archery, croquet, skating and chess

Lily Langtry by G. F. Watts
Lillie Langtry (1852 - 1929), English actress, painted by the artist George Frederick Watts. Date: 1938

The End of the Henley Regatta, 1893
Engraving showing the melee of punts taking place at the end of the Henley Regatta, on the River Thames, 1893. Henley Regatta was part of the British social scene

Waiting for the Tuppence
Tony Mearman

Brunel - you have wasted more of my time than your whole life is worth quote
In the 1830s IK Brunel had an assistant called FC Fripp. In one letter to Fripp Brunel writes Fripp. Plain gentlemanly language seems to have no effect on you

Wightman family Victorian picnic, Yorkshire, 1893
Arthur Wightman (1842 - 1924) is the figure on the far left of the photograph, partially obscured by a young lady in front of him, who is thought to be Annie Maud Wightman (1854 - 1940)

The First class saloon of the SS Great Britain
Watercolour painting on card, interior of the first class dining saloon of the SS Great Britain, 1845. No artist signature. Shows visitors inspecting the ship and interiors

Gateway of the Clifton Suspension Bridge
Lithograph titled Gateway of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The image was published before construction of the bridge had begun

The Great Eastern - Named The Leviathan
Coloured print showing the Great Eastern at sea with smaller vessels in the foreground. Titled: The Great Eastern - Named The Leviathan, 3 November 1857

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: Cross-section of a steamship with paddle wheels, possibly the Great Eastern, c1854
Sketch by IK Brunel. Cross-section of a steamship with paddle wheels, possibly the Great Eastern. Also a plan of the shape of the ship; details of the engine; and a cross section. c1854

Brunel - you are a cursed lazy inattentive apathetic vagabond quote
In the 1830s IK Brunel had an assistant called FC Fripp. In one letter to Fripp Brunel writes Fripp. Plain gentlemanly language seems to have no effect on you

SS Great Eastern, lower sectional plan
Large scale colour engraved sectional plan of the SS Great Eastern, lower sectional plan. Scale 1/8 to 1 foot. Print shows, in colour

Bankhall Girls Institute PLA01_02_128
Rydal Youth Centre, Stanley Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Merseyside. The former Bankhall Girls Institute, later used as the Rydal Youth Centre and Rydal Gym

Roasting of the baron of beef for the Christmastide Festival, held over a weekend in the first week in December each year. Date: 1900

Fireplace in the kitchen in Windsor Castle. Date: 1894

Victorian taking a walk in St James's Park, London, in the summer months. Date: August 1844

Bathing at Broadstairs 1857
Women taking a dip in the sea at Broadstairs, this was a cheaper destination to get to by train from London. Date: 1857

Broadstairs Jetty 1857
Victorains walking alone the jetty, on a summers day. Date: 1857

Child from Ragged Victorians - Harriet
Karen Smalley

The western archway of the Thames Tunnel
Hand coloured engraving by B. Dixie showing a view of the western archway of the Thames Tunnel. It is dedicated to William Smith, chairman of the Court of Directors of the Tunnel

The Thames Tunnel
A hand-coloured engraving of the Thames Tunnel, published in London in 1835 by Ackermann. T. T. Bury is the engraver and artist

Thames Tunnel Opening Advertisement
Advertisement for the opening of Marc Isambard Brunels Thames Tunnel to the public, with three sections of the tunnel, including a representation of the iron shield

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: side elevations and plan of a ship, probably the SS Great Britain, c1842-1843
Pencil sketch by IK Brunel showing the side elevations of ship with funnels, screw propeller, and three masts. Also plan of deck, and calculations. This is probably the SS Great Britain

Photograph of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, c1855
Photograph of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, showing brick pillars and start of metal fencing. Shows approach to River Tamar whilst still on land, on the Cornwall shore

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: railway carriage and Saltash Bridge, c1849-1852
Two sketches by Brunel - Great Western Railway eight wheel carriage: brief and very faint pencil sketch showing several carriages and position of wheels

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: Renkioi hospital buildings, 1855
Sketch by IK Brunel for a pre-fabricated military hospital building designed for the Crimean war (1853-1856), which would be built in Renkioi, Turkey, by July 1856

IK Brunel - Be the first engineer and an example for future ones quote
On the night of the 13th October 1827 IK Brunel recorded in his private diary, known as the Locked Diary, his hopes and fears for the future

Brunel - Nil Desperandum has always been my motto - we may succeed yet. Perseverantia
On the 6th December 1831 IK Brunel wrote in his dairy about the Thames Tunnel project that he has been working on with his father, Marc Brunel - Tunnel is now I think dead

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: port cranes at Paddington Station, 1851. Image used by Courtesy of the Brunel Institute - a collaboration of the SS Great Britain Trust and the University of Bristol

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: roof span at Windsor Station, with calculations. c1849-51
Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: roof span at Windsor Station, with calculations, c1849-51. Image used by Courtesy of the Brunel Institute - a collaboration of the SS Great Britain Trust

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: designs for the interior of Paddington Station, 1851
Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: designs for the interior of Paddington Station. Including roof span and columns. 1851. Image used by Courtesy of the Brunel Institute - a collaboration of the SS Great

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: interior vault of roof at Paddington Station, 1850. Image used by Courtesy of the Brunel Institute - a collaboration of the SS Great Britain Trust

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: Paddington Goods Shed, 1849. Four cross sections showing different arrangements for the roof of the railway engine shed, showing an arched roof, and a pointed roof

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch - Maidenhead Bridge, 1836. The sketches depict the Maidenhead Bridge and are drawn horizontally on the page in black ink

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: railway carriage, c1849-1852
Great Western Railway eight wheeled carriage: showing wheels, driving rods, and connection to pistons, with suspension system

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: designs for columns
Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: designs for ornamental columns and capitals. Unknown date. Image used by Courtesy of the Brunel Institute - a collaboration of the SS Great Britain Trust

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: the Queens Carriage, 1847. Side view of a carriage designed for Queen Victoria with detailed design for suspension, wheels, and driving rods

Photograph of Chepstow Bridge under construction, 1852
Photograph of Chepstow Bridge under construction, taken from river level showing piers and bed of bridge with upper superstructure under construction

Clifton Suspension Bridge competition drawing 1, by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge: Drawing number 1. Section and plan at C.E. Bridge at top of cliff, Romanesque arch at each end

Clifton Suspension Bridge competition drawing 4, by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge: Drawing number 4. Another design...some way further down the river for which towers would also have been necessary

Clifton Suspension Bridge competition drawing 2, by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge: Drawing number 2 showing a tunnel passing through one end of the bridge (through the giants hole cave) and an archway through the rock at the other

Clifton Suspension Bridge competition drawing 3, by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge: Drawing number 3, showing tunnels at either end of the bridge. This and drawing number 2 were Brunels preferred design

A print of the plan showing the progress of the Thames Tunnel, 1840
A monochrome print of a plan showing the progress of the Thames Tunnel, 1840. It reads that 1100 feet has been completed on the 3rd March 1840

The Thames Tunnel, shield and brick layers, 1827
Sketches and memoranda of the work for the tunnel under the Thames from Rotherhithe to Wapping, from a publication by the Philanthropic Society 1827. Side view of the tunnel under construction

Print of Thames Tunnel Plan, 1842
Plan and longitudinal section of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1842. Coloured print. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

SS Great Eastern in unnamed harbour
Photograph of the SS Great Eastern moored in unnamed harbour. Building in foreground, vessels in midground and the Great Eastern in the background

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Victorians. From the grand opening of Keble College, Oxford, to the elegant Victorian silhouettes captured by H. L. Oakley, this era was a true testament to innovation and style. As we delve deeper into history, we witness the excitement at The End of the Henley Regatta in 1893, where rowers showcased their strength and determination on the water. Meanwhile, G. F. Watts immortalized Lily Langtry's beauty with his brushstrokes, capturing her grace for generations to admire. Transportation also underwent significant advancements during this period as evidenced by the Lynton-Barnstaple Railway in 1898 - a black-and-white photograph that transports us to an era when steam engines ruled supreme. The festive spirit comes alive with images of roasting barons of beef for Christmastide Festivals held annually in December during 1900. These celebrations brought communities together and filled homes with warmth and joy. Venturing inside Windsor Castle's kitchen in 1894 reveals a stunning fireplace that served as both a source of heat and a gathering place for culinary creations fit for royalty. Amidst bustling city life, Victorians found solace amidst nature's embrace. A stroll through St James's Park in August 1844 showcases individuals seeking respite from urban chaos while enjoying nature's tranquility. For those seeking seaside adventures, Broadstairs beckoned bathers who sought relief from summer heatwaves since 1857. The iconic Broadstairs Jetty stood tall against crashing waves as families created cherished memories along its wooden planks. Not all aspects of Victorian society were glamorous; some faced hardships that shaped their lives forever. Harriet from Ragged Victorians reminds us of these struggles but also highlights resilience amidst adversity. Finally, join the Wightman family on their picturesque Victorian picnic set against Yorkshire's breathtaking backdrop in 1893.