1895 Collection (#82)

Jack Dempsey, Boxer 1921
Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983) pictured before defending his heavyweight crown against Carpentier on July 2 1921. Dempsey won in front of 90, 000 fans and a live radio audience

Lunch Hour 1895
Lunch hour on the Strand: Shop girls crossing the road towards " The Daily Graphic" offices, one of them with a young man smoking his pipe

Nottingham Court / Slums
Slum children hanging about in Nottingham Court, Endell Street, London

A Birthday Wish
A small girl with a birthday wish

th Huxley / Sambourne 1881
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY A satire on the English scientists role as Inspector of Fisheries

Exhibition at Madame Tussauds, London
An exhibition of waxwork models at Madame Tussauds in Marylebone Road, London

Rontgen / Colour
WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist who discovered X-rays, 1895, Nobel prizewinner, 1901

The Cover of The Graphic, H. M. Stanley Issue, 1890
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the British-US explorer and journalist, in typical exploration attire and pose

Brahmin at Prayer
a Brahmin Performing Pujah

Social / Bond St 1895
Two young men, one shading his eyes from the sun and the other with his hands on his hips, stand in Bond Street in the days of horse-drawn traffic

Dumas Fils (Gill)
ALEXANDRE DUMAS FILS French writer

Arriving at Lourdes
A trainload of pilgrims arrive at Lourdes after travelling through the night : the sick are carried into the town on stretchers or in wheelchairs

Making Olive Oil
OLIVE OIL After storing and maturing, olives in southern Italy are placed in the pontana then all join in the pressing while the Madonna watches

London Homeless Mission
A mission to the homeless and hopeless, in the East End of London

French Take Mevatanana
The French capture Mevatanana

French Capture Hova Camp
The French capture a Hova camp, the ruling native tribe

John Bull has a Rival
John Bull makes a pass at Japan, but finds that he has a Russian rival who is interested in Port Arthur which has just been ceded to Japan by China

Louis Pasteur / G-Daughter
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist and microbiologist with his granddaughter

Louis Pasteur / Pjournal93
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist and microbiologist honoured at the Sorbonne on the occasion of his Jubilee

Louis Pasteur / Wagner
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist and microbiologist in his laboratory

Louis Pasteur / Graphic 85
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist and microbiologist in his laboratory

Louis Pasteur / Pantheon
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist and microbiologist in 1863

Japan Tries to Hook
European intervention stops Japan from hooking Korea. Korea, then a Chinese fiefdom, had been invaded by Japan, but gained independence in the Treaty of Shimonoseki

John Bulls Hypocrisy
John Bulls hypocrisy regarding American atrocities

St James Theatre 1895
The impressive building with its four Ionic columns, photographed from the opposite side of King Street

Britannia Not Welcome
Britannia does not receive a warm welcome in Egypt

Makonnon Defeats Italian
Ras Makunin defeats the Italians

Hippolyte, Baron Larrey
FELIX HIPPOLYTE, baron LARREY Distinguished surgeon from a famous French medical fdamily

Camille Doucet
CAMILLE DOUCET French writer

Europes Fortune is Told
What do the cards predict for 1896 ? Well, three kings together is a good sign, so perhaps there will be peace. I hope you re right

Jules Barthelemy-St-Hil
JULES BARTHELEMY-SAINT-HILAIRE French journalist, philosopher and statesman

An Iron Foundry C19Th
The interior of an iron foundry with men hammering on an anvil, working at a furnace and using a vice

Potters at Work C19
Potters at work, one barefoot at his wheel and his two colleagues finishing a bowl and putting a vase on a shelf on tiptoe

Ozonised Air in France
Patients inhaling OZONISED AIR at an establishment at Saint- Raphael, in southern France : the ozone in seaside air was believed to be very good for you

Charles Halle / Cdv Stereo
CHARLES HALLE formerly CARL HALLE British-German conductor and pianist

Stambulov Assassinated
Stambulov is assassinated at Sofia

Dumas Fils / Pantheon 1865
ALEXANDRE DUMAS FILS French novelist

Dumas Fils / Trombinoscope
ALEXANDRE DUMAS FILS French novelist

Conan Doyle / Photo C 1895
SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE British physician and writer, circa 1895

Andre Frederic Cournand
ANDRE FREDERIC COURNAND American physician, born in Paris

Churchill / Randolph / Fly
British MP Lord Randolph Spencer Churchill as a pesky insect which bites at night, but no-one feels its sting, and which is " all hum"

5th Earl Cadogan / V Fair
GEORGE HENRY CADOGAN 5th EARL CADOGAN Statesman, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland 1895-1902

Carl Brisson / Signed
CARL BRISSON Danish film actor, based in Britain

Henry Rawlinson / Cdv
SIR HENRY CRESWICKE RAWLINSON Archaeologist, specialising in Assyrian archaeology

Mrs Campbell / Juliet Iln
MRS PATRICK CAMPBELL English actress as Juliet at the Lyceum Theatre, London (Act 3, Scene 5)

Sailors in Duffles
Four crew members on the deck of the torpedo boat destroyer Sturgeon, wrapped up against the elements in duffle coats

Pasteur Trepans Rabbit
Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895), French chemist and microbiologist, trepanning a rabbit at L Institut Pasteur, Paris

Pasteur Vaccination
Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895), French chemist and microbiologist, supervises a vaccination against rabies in his laboratory

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In the year 1895, a world of discovery and innovation unfolded before our eyes. As we examine the map from that time, our attention is drawn to the Arctic Circle, where explorers embarked on daring expeditions in search of uncharted territories. Meanwhile, communities found solace in reciting The Lord's Prayer, seeking guidance and strength. The artistic realm also flourished during this period; Walter Crane's Garland adorned many homes with its intricate beauty. Inventions like the Tesla Coil fascinated both Mark Twain and curious minds alike, while Marie Curie made groundbreaking strides in her scientific research. Tragedy struck when the Montparnasse Accident shook Paris as a train careened off its tracks. Yet amidst adversity, Edvard Munch captured an eternal moment of passion and love through his iconic masterpiece "The Kiss. " On another front, Captain Joshua Slocum sailed solo around the globe aboard his vessel "Spray, " defying all odds and inspiring generations to come. And at Claridge's Hotel, elegance reigned supreme as guests indulged in luxury accommodations fit for royalty. Transportation took center stage with Birmingham New Street station becoming a bustling hub connecting people from all walks of life. Novelist George Gissing immortalized this era through his photographic lens capturing glimpses into daily life. Sports enthusiasts cheered for their favorite teams such as Millwall Athletic football team whose group photo symbolizes camaraderie and determination on the field. As we reflect upon 1895, let us remember it not merely as a year but rather as a tapestry woven with tales of exploration, artistry, scientific breakthroughs, resilience against tragedy – each thread contributing to humanity's rich history.