1912 Collection (#5)

Waterloo Railway Station, London 1912
The scene from the Waterloo Railway Station platform, London. Date: 1912

KENT / BIDDENDEN / 1912
Kent scenery: Biddenden Date: 1912

Monkey making flight at Bath Aviation Meeting 1912
At the first Bath Aviation Meeting, Little Nat (monkey) made an ascent with Mr. Hucks, a well known airman at the time, after being up a short time the pilot had to come down owing to engine

Advert for Daisy vacuum cleaner 1912
Daisy vacuum cleaner, manual vacuum cleaner using suction to remove dirt. 1912

Endpaper design by Cecil Aldin, Mac, the story of a white Scots terrier from the Highlands. Date: 1912

Suffragette Hunger Strike Medal Christmas Card. Votes for Women and lots of em. This Merry Christmas time is the caption above a silver Hunger Strike Medal

Suffragette Grace Chappelow Votes for Women. Grace Chappelow (1884-1971), born in Hatfield Peverel, Nr Chelmsford, Essex. Shown selling and advertising Votes for Women newspaper

A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A Corporal of the 1st/9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry in full marching kit. Hommage du Capitaine Andre. Tres sympathique souvenir. (Very warm memories of Captain Andre)

Baden Powell with Transvaal Boy Scouts Association
Group photo, Sir Robert Baden Powell, Chief Scout, during a visit to the Transvaal Boy Scouts Association, South Africa, 18 July 1912. Date: 1912

Growth of the submarine by G. H. Davis
The growth of the submarine from 1901 to 1912. In chronological order, they are: 1901-2 Holland Class, 1903-5 A Class, 1904-6 B Class, 1906-9 C Class, 1911 D Class and 1912 E Class

First Royal Variety Show dress rehersal, 1912
The dress rehearsal for the first Royal Variety Show performance at the Palace Theatre, 1912, which was attended by many celebrities

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

TITANIC: THE CAPTAIN, 1912. Captain Edward John Smith

Czech Republic - 6th All Sokol Rally in Prague
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

White Elephant Siam
The White Elephant is sacred in Siam / Thailand

SS Berengaria Passing Spithead, 1935
Photograph of the Cunard Liner SS Berengaria passing through the lines of the British Fleet, assembled for the Spithead Review, on her homeward journey from New York

Anna Pavlova / Rv Stevens
ANNA PAVLOVA Russian ballet dancer on stage in 1912

Gleneagles Golf Course, Howe O Hope, c. 1912 (colour lithograph)
1197975 Gleneagles Golf Course, Howe O Hope, c. 1912 (colour lithograph) by English School, (20th century); 101x152 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Feeding the Birds, by Mabel Lucie Attwell Date: 1912

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - bookpost postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - rare pre-sinking bookpost postcard, Signal Series, real photo postcard postally used 10 February 1912: Dear Father, I'm over in Belfast on the Titanic

Last known photo of Captain Smith of RMS Titanic
RMS Titanic - extremely rare first generation press photograph taken by Dr McLean from the tender Ireland as she brought mail and a handful of passengers to the Titanic

RMS Titanic, maiden voyage, 10 April 1912

Evening hairstyles 1912
French women wearing evening headdresses. 1912

Advert for John Pound & Co dressing case 1912
Ladys real pigskin dressing case, with solid silver fittings. Advertisement John Pound & Co dressing cases. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904

Illustration, Peter, the fox terrier, discovers a fox (White-Ear) has been hiding in the bed. Date: 1912

Illustration, foxhounds howling in chorus
Illustration, a pack of foxhounds howling in chorus, eager to go out hunting. Date: 1912

Field Marshal Lord Kitchener
Portrait of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener. Artist: Cyrus Cuneo Date: 1912

W. S. P. U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners
W.S.P.U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners. A menu for the Welcome Dinner in Honour of Released Prisoners, 16th February 1912. The prisoners including Mrs

Les Honneurs sous le feu. Georges Scott, (1873-1943). Scott Started His Career In The 1890S And Worked As War Correspondent For The News Magazine L Illustration During The Balkan Wars Of 1912-13

Advert for Dickins & Jones lace items 1912
Selection of danity lace items for Christmas gifts for women. 1912

Feather Flapper headband 1912
Woman wearing a flapper style headpiece, with feathers and beaded detail at side. 1912

Flapper headpiece 1912
Woman wearing a flapper style headpiece with cabochon stone and plumes in the centre. 1912

Captain Scotts last Antarctic expedition
A group of some of the party, including Dr. E. A Wilson, the zoologist and artist (sitting first left); Lieut H. R Bowers (sitting second on left); Captain R

PREHISTORY: PILTDOWN MAN. A reconstruction of the head of the Piltdown Man (here called Man of Sussex) from the original publication in The Illustrated London News, 28 December 1912

Samuel Franklin Cody in his Circuit of Britain biplane. circa 1912. Date: 1912

The Bathing of a Red Horse, 1912. Oil on canvas. Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin (1878-1939) Russian painter. Boy Youth Nude Male Riding Bareback Water Horse Power

(1849-1936). Russian physiologist. Pavlov (center, with beard) with assistants
IVAN PETROVICH PAVLOV (1849-1936). Russian physiologist. Pavlov (center, with beard) with assistants and students at the Imperial Military Academy of Medicine, St

American Socialist leader. Debs campaigning for the Presidency before a freight-yard audience in 1912
EUGENE V. DEBS (1855-1926). American Socialist leader. Debs campaigning for the Presidency before a freight-yard audience in 1912

Book cover design, The Romance of Aeronautics: an Interesting Account of the Growth and Achievements of All Kinds of Aerial Craft, by Charles C Turner, London: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1912

1912 Stockholm Olympics
Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, 1912.Ben and Platt Adams 3rd and 2nd in standing broad jump Date: 1912

Mr P. A. S. Franklin and Mr J. Bruce Ismay
On their way to a meeting of the senatorial commission: Mr P. A. S. Franklin, Vice-President of the International Mercantile Marine Corporation and Mr J

A Sextant, 1912
Illustration of a typical sextant, c.1912. Sextants are used by mariners and explorers to determine their position, by measuring the angle between the horizon and the sun. Date: 1912

Portland Prison, Dorset - Stone cutting using a huge circular saw Date: 1912

If all the World Was
If all the world was apple pie; And all the sea was ink, And all the trees were bread and cheese, What should we have to drink? Date: circa 1912

Dining saloon on a London to Liverpool express train
The dining saloon on the London & North Western Railways non-stop express from London Euston to the Riverside Station, Liverpool, for the Atlantic cruise liners. Date: circa 1912

TITANIC: SURVIVORS, 1912. Survivors of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, 1912

TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. Second wireless operator of the Titanic, effectively dealt with a man who tried to steal
TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. Second wireless operator of the " Titanic, " effectively dealt with a man who tried to steal the first-operators life belt

TITANIC: BAND, 1912. The band that played onboard the Titanic. Photographs from an English newspaper of 1912

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"1912: A Year of Art, Adventure, and Tragedy" In the world of art, Marcel Duchamp's groundbreaking masterpiece "Nu descendant un escalier" captivated audiences with its avant-garde depiction of a nude figure descending a staircase. Painted in 1912, this iconic work challenged traditional notions of representation and marked a turning point in the history of modern art. Meanwhile, at Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham, dedicated doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to provide care for patients in need. Their selfless efforts exemplified the compassion and dedication that defined healthcare professionals during this era. On the seas, the RMS Carpathia sailed proudly as one of the most luxurious ocean liners of its time. Built in 1903, it would later gain fame for its heroic role in rescuing survivors from the ill-fated Titanic disaster just two years after our chosen year. The world also witnessed Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary composition "Rite of Spring. " The last page of its score symbolized an audacious departure from conventional musical structures and ignited controversy upon its premiere. This daring piece forever changed classical music. Sports enthusiasts embraced Scottish Curling as they skillfully slid stones across icy surfaces amidst breathtaking landscapes. The precision and strategy required showcased both physical prowess and mental acuity. While plans were being drafted for grand projects like the Titanic blueprint – an engineering marvel meant to redefine luxury travel – children found solace in Kensington Gardens' Peter Pan statue. Inspired by J. M. Barrie's beloved character, this enchanting sculpture brought joy to young hearts throughout 1912. Amidst all these cultural milestones, nature beckoned adventurers towards new frontiers. Captain Scott led his brave men on an arduous journey to reach the South Pole—a testament to human resilience against harsh conditions and their unwavering pursuit of discovery. Back on land at Cleethorpes Pier in 1912, families and friends gathered to enjoy the simple pleasures of seaside amusement.