1894 Collection (#48)

H Von Helmholtz / Harpers
HERMANN VON HELMHOLTZ German physicist, anatomist and physiologist

Cobham / Singapore Flying
Sir Alan John Cobham, aviator, and his Singapore Flying Boat

Coleridge / Lon Sketch Bk
Sir JOHN DUKE COLERIDGE 1st Baron Coleridge Lawyer, Lord Chief Justice

Emile Henry Arrested
Police arrest anarchist Emile Henry, responsible for the Cafe Terminus bomb attack

Assassination of Carnot
French president Carnot is assassinated by the Italian anarchist Sante Caserio in Lyon

1894 / Moscow Soup Kitchen
On the snowy, cold streets of Moscow, a Peoples Kitchen provides welcome warmth and nourishment

Ow Holmes / Wyatt Eaton
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES American writer in December 1878

H Von Helmholtz / Johnson
HERMANN VON HELMHOLTZ German physicist, anatomist and physiologist in 1893

Ow Holmes / Century 1885
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES American writer as a young man

Krupp Family Villa Essen
The Krupp family villa at Essen

Ow Holmes / In Study
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES American writer in his study

Imperial and Royal Cyclists, 1894
Engraving showing a Royal party of cyclists, beside their bicycles; from left to right: Prince Waldemar of Denmark, Prince George of Greece, The Czar of Russia

The Eton vs. Harrow Cricket Match, 1894
Engraving showing a number of scenes at the Eton vs. Harrow cricket match, held at Lords Cricket Ground, 1894. At the top can be seen Eton schoolboys; at middle left

The British Army in Beluchistan, 1894
Engraving showing a unit of the British Army fording the Vikowa River, Beluchistan, 1894. The use of camels to carry baggage can be seen here

Italy Monreale
Piazza e municipio at Monreale, at the time of the 1894 insurrection

H K Foster - Cricketer
H K Foster - Worcestershire cricketer - who, like so many of his contemporaries also excelled at other sports, in Fosters case Racquets - as Champion Amateur 1894-1900

C E McLeod - Cricketer
Charlie E McLeod - Cricketer for Victoria and the Australian Test side (1894/5 until 1905)

E G Wynyard - Cricketer
Captain E G Wynyard (Teddy Wynyard) D.S.O. - cricketer for Hampshire and England. An all-round sportsman, Wynyard was Champion of Europe in toboganning in 1894

Cricket / Team / Gentlemen
A team of Professionals: amateurs who played against professionals, in this case on the 9, 10 & 11 July

France Lourdes
Pilgrims at the grotto where Mary, mother of Jesus, appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1859

Victor 9th Earl of Elgin
VICTOR ALEXANDER BRUCE, ninth earl of ELGIN Statesman and diplomat, Viceroy of India 1894 - 99

Cricket / Team / Oxford Uni
Oxford University E.B.Alexander, G.B.Raikes, R.J.Salt, B.N.Bosworth-Smith, C.B.Fry, C.D.Hewitt, E.C.Bliss (C), G.O.Smith, W.J.Oakley, T.Salmon, E.D.Compton

Cricket / Team / Cambridge
Cambridge University H.Broadbent, A.Lawrence, W.Lowe, E.Bray, F.Anderson, B.Middleditch, T.N.Perkins, L.V.Lodge, C.O.So.Hatton, J.H.Manly, C.J.Burnup

Anarchist Outrages 9
The body of president Carnot, assassinated at Lyon by the anarchist Caserio, who will be guillotined for it

Rioting at Lyon - 2
When president Carnot is assassinated by Italian anarchist Caserio, there is rioting in the streets of Lyon, where police have to protect an Italian cafe

Edward VIII on Holiday
EDWARD VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson on holiday in September 1936 at Rab in Yugoslavia, surrounded by bodyguards and policemen

Edward & Wallis Simpson
EDWARD VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson during the Kings summer holiday to Rab in Yugoslavia in September 1936. The King was to abdicate in December of that year

Girl with Parrot / Dogs
A girl, her parrot, and her two dogs. Date: 1894

Advert / Erasmic Perfume
Erasmic perfume: in bijou bottles at 3d each

The Turbinia, 1898
Photograph of the experimental turbine steamer Turbinia. Built in 1894 to test C.A. Parsons ideas about turbines, Turbinia famously demonstrated her speed at the Fleet Review of 1897

Advertisement for Allcocks Plasters
Allcocks plasters; worn on the side of the body to give relief from a number of conditions

Advertisement for Homocea
Homocea, a pain for tooth ache

Jablochkoffs electric light apparatus
Diagrams showing Jablochkoffs candle lamp. Paul Jablochkoff (1847-1894) was a Russian telegraph engineer who would rise to the post of director of telegraphs between Moscow and Kursk

Trilby Music Sheet
The immense success of Du Mauriers romance of Bohemian Paris inspires countless spin- offs : this is a waltz by Charles Le Thiere

Henry Wylie Norman
sir HENRY WYLIE NORMAN military and colonial administrator, photo 1894

Alexander Iii / Vf 1884
ALEXANDER III Tsar of Russia (1881-94)

Alexander Iii / Pj 1894
ALEXANDER III Tsar of Russia (1881-94) on his deathbed, watched over by his wife

Maharajah Kutch Behar
Maharajah of Kutch Behar in 1894

Austrian Ski Race 1894
A ladies ski race under way in Austria

Lord Coleridge
SIR JOHN DUKE COLERIDGE, Lord Chief Justice of England

Louis Figuier (Cohl)
LOUIS FIGUIER French scientific writer Date: 1819 - 1894

Leconte De Lisle / Barre
Charles-Marie-Rene Leconte De Lisle French Writer

Wilhelm / English Uniform
WILHELM II, Queen Victorias favourite grandson, photographed wearing an English army uniform, in 1894

Benson Watch Advert 1894
An advertisement for J.W. Bensons keyless brooch watches

Making Floral Displays
Three women making floral arrangements

De Lesseps Gill Cartoon
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer responsible for the Suez Canal

Lajos Kossuth / 1851 Visit
LAJOS KOSSUTH Hungarian patriot and statesman on his arrival in England in 1851, here leaving the dock area at Southampton to begin his visit

Rats Leaving a Ship
Rats are said to leave a doomed ship

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"1894: A Glimpse into the Victorian Era" Step back in time to 1894, a year that encapsulates the diverse and captivating facets of the Victorian era. Three young Victorian women daringly challenge societal norms, baring their bottoms with an air of rebellion. Meanwhile, a socialist poster design titled "The Workers May-Pole" symbolizes the growing movement for social equality. In the realm of arts and culture, Finnish composer Jean Sibelius creates timeless melodies that stir emotions through his oil painting from 1894. Akseli Gallen-Kallela captures Sibelius' essence on canvas, immortalizing his talent for generations to come. Yet amidst artistic pursuits, innovation thrives. Leonardo da Vinci's crossbow design showcases his genius as an inventor ahead of his time. Tower Bridge opens its majestic gates in London, becoming an iconic symbol of architectural marvels. Traveling further into bustling city life, we find ourselves at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross—a hub where stories intertwine and memories are made. Eggs of 24 Birds adorn elegant tables while conversations flow freely among esteemed guests. Literature enthusiasts rejoice as Pride & Prejudice takes center stage in 1894—Elizabeth Bennet eavesdrops on Mr. Darcy during a grand ball—an enchanting tale that continues to captivate readers worldwide. Venturing beyond city limits brings us to Cornish tin mines—a testament to industrialization's impact on society during this period—a reminder of both progress and hardship endured by hardworking miners striving for better lives. Royalty graces our narrative as King Edward VIII assumes the role of Admiral of the Fleet—an embodiment of power and prestige captured skillfully by John St. Helier's brushstrokes. Looking towards future possibilities, we catch a glimpse into what lies ahead—the Pharmacy of the Future promises groundbreaking advancements in medicine and healthcare—an exciting prospect awaiting humanity's embrace.