Victorians Collection (page 3)

A family, three adults and a little girl, sitting in a rustic, trellis garden room outside. They re drinking wine so are likely to be French! Date: 1890s

Three women, probably from the same family, all in black, possibly in mourning. Date: c.1895

Conversazione of educational exhibition, St. Martins Hall
Prince Albert stopping by the Norway stand at the Educational Exhibition, held at St. Martins Hall in July 1854. 1854

English Cricketers at Breakfast, Willow Grove, Johannesburg, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701578 English Cricketers at Breakfast, Willow Grove, Johannesburg, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; South African, out of copyright

Simla Fashions for 1850
3740304 Simla Fashions for 1850 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Delhi Sketchbook); English, out of copyright

Sir William and Lady Wilde (litho)
2788132 Sir William and Lady Wilde (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William and Lady Wilde)

John Bright (litho)
2788070 John Bright (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bright. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Sir Robert Ball (litho)
2788032 Sir Robert Ball (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Ball. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

"Moonfaced"Thompson (litho)
2788058 " Moonfaced" Thompson (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Moonfaced" Thompson)

There was a young Lady of Gort (engraving)
3622941 There was a young Lady of Gort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Gort)

There was a young Man of Clancarty (engraving)
3622940 There was a young Man of Clancarty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Man of Clancarty)

There was a young lady of Stow (engraving)
3622920 There was a young lady of Stow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young lady of Stow)

There was a young Lady of Cordova (engraving)
3622902 There was a young Lady of Cordova (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Cordova)

There was a young Woman of thirty (engraving)
3622901 There was a young Woman of thirty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Woman of thirty)

There was an old Fellow of Colwick (engraving)
3622899 There was an old Fellow of Colwick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Fellow of Colwick)

There was a young Lady of Dover (engraving)
3622892 There was a young Lady of Dover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Dover)

The hustings outside the Exchange Building in High Street East before the election of
3090239 The hustings outside the Exchange Building in High Street East before the election of 1865, taken while Mr. J. Hartley was addressing the electors, Sunderland

The Mirage of Life - Theodore Hook playing the piano
Illustration of writer and wit, Theodore Hook, playing the piano to an admiring audience. From the Mirage of Life with illustration by John Tenniel. 1867

Cartoon, A hint for the seaside, no bathing machine required (just a wide crinoline). 1857

Hastings - the rocks 1857
Victorians clambering among the rocks. Date: 1857

Hastings - pleasure boat 1857
Men carrying wealthy people in their best attire onto a pleasure-boat. Date: 1857

The morning lounge at Biarritz
Scene on the beach at Biarritz in 1866, about a decade after the resort on the SW French coast was made fashionable by Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie

The afternoon promenade at Biarritz on the SW coast of France, made into a fashionable resort by Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie who built the Villa Eugenie here. Date: 1866

The Season in Cairo - at the Ghezereh Palace
The grounds of the Gezereh Palace Hotel, one of the most fashionable rendezvous in Cairo during the winter season when smart society flocked there

A Scene on the Grand Canal, Venice, 1898
A greeting on the water - a chap raises his boater and takes the hand of a lady passing in a gondola on the Grand Canal in Venice. Date: 1898

Part of Scarborough, drawn by John Leech 1857
Victorian mainly women and children having a ride on carriage around the beach. 1857

Christmas at Windsor Castle 1856
Bringing in the massive and varied pile of game from the forest for the Royals Christmas banquet. 1856

Winter Garden Exhibition, Dublin 1865
Winter Garden or Crystal Palace as it was known in Dublin, showing the exterior of the permanent building constructed of iron and glass. Date: 1865

Christmas at Windsor Castle, roasting beef 1856
Roasting the Royal baron of beef for the Christmas banquet, overseen by the careful superintendence of the roasting cooks, who coax the baron, with sufficient basting

Ice skating at St. Jamess Park, London 1844
Victorian man and women enjoying skating on St. Jamess Park lake. 1844

Butchers over Christmas period 1868
Exhibiting hanging beef for the Christmas. 1868

Grocers shop over Christmas period 1868
A London shop before Christmas day, the grocers preparations are all on the grand scale; Victorians looking through the window at the currants, raisins and sultanas heaped in mountainous slopes. 1868

John Dixon, civil engineer
John Dixon (1835-91), civil engineer. Responsible for building first railways in China, for constructing railways in the Rio Tinto mines and for successfully bringing Cleopatras Needle to Britain

Pedespeed 1870
19th century recreation early roller skates, fourteen or fifteen inches in diameter wheels attached below the knees with a foot piece. Date: 1870

Pleasure velocipede 1869
New World, pleasure, recreation or exercise, this newly invented contraption was used by young and old in public or private grounds

Granvale Church - collecting evergreen for Christmas 1869
Front cover of Christmas Supplement to The Illustrated London News, showing Victorian men, women and children receiving evergreen from a trader outside to decorate the church for Christmas. Date: 1869

Gigantic Christmas tree at Crystal Palace 1854
The gigantic Christmas tree at Crystal Palace, Sydenham which occupied the central transept. The general design was carried out by Mr Hurwitz, loaded with a variety of ornaments and nicknacks

Christmas Dinner, How it was stolen & what became of it?
Storyboard showing rich Victorians entertaining guests for Christmas dinner, while the cooks out of the kitchen the turkeys been swiftly stolen out of the window

There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving)
3622944 There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Man of Neen Sollars)

There was a young Girl of Dolforgan (engraving)
3622942 There was a young Girl of Dolforgan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Girl of Dolforgan)

There was a young Lady of Ongar (engraving)
3622930 There was a young Lady of Ongar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Ongar)

There was a young Man at a Crammer (engraving)
3622924 There was a young Man at a Crammer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Man at a Crammer)

There was an old Fellow of Shere (engraving)
3622895 There was an old Fellow of Shere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Fellow of Shere)

There was a young Lady of Bude (engraving)
3622887 There was a young Lady of Bude (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Bude)

Regent Street, looking towards the Duke of Yorks Column
661116 Regent Street, looking towards the Duke of Yorks Column, from London as it is Drawn from Nature, 1842 (colour litho) by Boys

Saint Heliers Hermitage and Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, 1870 (lithograph)
498535 Saint Heliers Hermitage and Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, 1870 (lithograph) by Benoist, Felix (1813-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

"John Oliver Hobbes"(litho)
2788127 " John Oliver Hobbes" (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: " John Oliver Hobbes." Illustration for Some Victorian Women by Harry Furniss)

Mrs Rousby as the Missing Gainsborough (litho)
2788124 Mrs Rousby as the Missing Gainsborough (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Rousby as the Missing Gainsborough)

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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.