Year Collection (page 85)

Martha Hatfield
11-year old prophetess of Leighton, Yorkshire, one of many who foretold things, true or false, during the Commonwealth. She is depicted in an ecstatic trance

New Year Boy & Train 19C
A boy sits on top of a large toy train, surrounded by his Christmas presents

New Year Children Stream
Four children playing in a stream and having fun

New Year Clown & Coster
A clown makes a coster pull a cart, while the poor old donkey has a free ride for a change

Class Photograph / 1920
The children of Wilson House, the 2nd year group of Downhills Central School, Tottenham

PRITCHARDs MAGIC BOX
Young William Pritchard and his invention, the Magic Box, which is capable of detecting dangerous gases and thus saving 300 lives a year down Great Britains mines

Opposing the Martians
76-year old William Dock stands ready to hold off the Martians in his farm near Grovers Mill - location of the dramatised version, in the Mercury Theatre broadcast

Dog and Flower Basket
A Bull Dog holds a basket of flowers in his mouth on the front of this New Year card

God of Happiness
Children celebrate Chinese new year in Chinatown, New York. They touch the god of happiness to bring them good luck in year 4884 of the Chinese calendar

Highland Cattle Winter
Highland cattle in the snow wish you a Happy New Year

1887 Royal Drawing-Room
THE JUBILEE DRAWING-ROOM To make your debut before the Queen is an awe-inspiring event at any time but it is particularly awesome in this Jubilee Year

George Iii / Rosenberg
GEORGE III OF ENGLAND His Most Excellent Majesty George The Third, In the 74th Year of his Age & the 52nd of his Reign

AULD LANG SYNE
Guests at the Savoy Hotel, London, join hands and sing Auld Lang Syne as the clock strikes midnight and the Old Year gives way to the New

Etalon Mulassier
This 7-year old stallion, understandably, won first prize at the agricultural show at Niort

New Years Eve, London
Celebrating New Years Eve in London - police keeping order among the crowd gathered on the steps of Saint Pauls Cathedral

Reborn Every Year
He is reborn every year

Garibaldi & Vitt. Eman
THE RISORGIMENTO The meeting of Garibaldi with Vittorio Emanuele II, king of Sardinia; he was crowned King of Italy the following year

Hatter at Work C. 1850
A London hatmaker at work on a hat made from beaver fur, obtained from the Hudsons Bay Company who supplied about 60, 000 furs a year to their Fenchurch Street salerooms

Hatters at Work
Hatters at work round their kettle, a heated workbench, each occupied with a different stage of manufacture. Some 60, 000 beaver furs were bought from Canada every year

James Baird, Ironmaster
JAMES BAIRD Scottish ironmaster : his family business at one time produced 300, 000 tons of iron a year; his profits largely went in Church benefactions

Dutch Take Colombo
The Dutch land in Ceylon 1602, and lay siege to Colombo the following year, under the command of general Gerard Hulst. Subsequently amicable relations are established

Fete De LA Federation
A year to the day after the fall of the Bastille, France celebrates the Revolution with a fete on the Champ de Mars, Paris, where Louis swears to uphold the constitution

Warren Hastings Trial
Warren Hastings, governor- general of India, is tried for misconducting his rule: after a 7-year trial in the Lords he will be acquitted, though undoubtedly somewhat guilty

Temple of Abu Simbel
The entrance to the east- facing temple, aligned to allow the suns rays reach the innermost sanctuary twice a year

Student Agitators 1848
Students in Vienna form part of the revolt with radical liberals and workers calling for constitutional reform. One of the many European revolutions of the year 1848

School Report / Front
A school report card for Ecole de Pont-Levoy for the academic year 1847 -8. Comments are passed on this pupils character

School Report / Inside
A school report card for Ecole de Pont-Levoy for the academic year 1847 -8. This child generally achieves the comment Bien with a few Tres Biens for music

Panama Canal - Panama
The harbour of Panama, southern terminal of the proposed canal, which this year is ceded to USA : it will not be completed till 1914

The False Dmitri
DMITRI, known as The False Dmitri, claiming to be the son of Ivan IV : he reigned (well) for a year before being assassinated. Possible identity Yuri Otrepyev

Driving Licence
Early driving licences (the spelling here is incorrect !) were issued by the County for a period of a year

Alexander in India
Alexander (the Great) invades Northern India. He defeats Porus on the Hydaspes, but has to retreat the following year

Hair Styles for 1831
How the well-groomed lady is dressing her hair this year. Evidently designed to keep her maidservant busy !

Christmas once a Year
A wait of 365 days until the next Christmas Day is an upsetting thought for this small boy

LA Salle Advert
One of the happiest entries in Cadillacs thirty-year record of business - so why don t you buy one for a mere $2195 ?

Oppian Law Opposed
Valerius persuades the Senate to rescind the 20-year old Oppian Law which prohibited women from using expensive luxuries

HATS FOR 1924
What to wear on ones head this year ? Louise Marsy has some answers, one of which hides the face almost completely, concealing spots, black eyes and the like

Francis Roberts
FRANCIS ROBERTS Puritan churchman in his fortieth year

Honeymoon in 2000 Ad
A pair of newly-weds, setting off for their honeymoon on Venus in the year 2000, prudently wrap up well and take an umbrella

Futuristic recorded message
In the year 2000, people will send messages one to another in the form of wax cylinders, recorded on the senders gramophone, delivered by messenger, then played by the recipient

Carasco Beats Quixote
He is finally beaten by his friend Sanson Carasco, who makes him swear not to take up arms again for a year

Ufos / America, Unknown
On a certain day in a certain year - maybe 1952 - an unnamed American, in one or other of the States, took this photo of a flying saucer, which may or may not be genuine

Ufos / Sunter / Northumber
8-year old Sam Sunter, on the Northumbrian coast, sees a hole in the sky on the same day as the Tunguska explosion in central Siberia

Kamala Accepts Drink
MIDNAPORE, INDIA Kamala, a year after living with wolves 1912-1920, starts to accept food and drink from Mrs Singhs hand

Victoria Cross Album
Cover of an album of scraps celebrating British soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross - issued in the year of Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee

Henry VI Sacre at Paris
The 8-year old Henry VI receives the sacre (= coronation) in Paris, by way of emphasising Englands claim to much French territory

Month / January
Le plus fort de toute l annee [the lustiest month of the year]

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 10
Bismarck serves as a one-year army volunteer at Potsdam

Buddha Reborn
A 4-year old Indian peasant boy, perceived to be the reincarnation of Buddha, is adored by pilgrims who come to hear him preach and interpret Buddhas teachings

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"Reflecting on a Year of Triumphs and Trials: From the Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont to New Year Fireworks" As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks illuminate Funchal harbour in Madeira, Portugal. The vibrant display marks not only the beginning of a new year but also serves as a reminder of the battles fought throughout history. One such battle was the epic Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont during the Battle of Waterloo, where brave soldiers valiantly defended their post against overwhelming odds. In 1877, amidst political tensions, a serio-comic war map emerged, shedding light on global conflicts. This artistic portrayal captured both humor and tragedy that defined that year's events. Meanwhile, Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth - watched over fortunes being made and lost across nations. The launch of R. M. S Queen Mary in Clydebank marked an era-defining moment in September 1934. This magnificent ship symbolized progress and innovation as it set sail into uncharted waters. Similarly timeless is the tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne—a heartfelt melody that bridges past and present—reminding us to cherish old friendships. Inspired by Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we find ourselves immersed in tales from centuries ago—an enduring testament to human imagination and storytelling prowess. And yet, even ancient practices like Voodoo continue to intrigue us with its mysticism personified by Marie Laveau. Sports unite communities across time; thus did Yorkshire County Cricket Team captivate hearts in 1912 with their skillful play on green fields under clear skies. Likewise, Franklin D. Roosevelt's iconic image alongside his trusted companion Ilz reminds us how leaders can shape destinies through perseverance during challenging times.