1909 Collection (#98)

Wembley Fire Brigade motorised pump-escape and crew. Wembley split from Harrow in 1894, formed its own Urban District Council and established Wembley Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Merryweather Hatfield fire engine
An LFB firefighting crew on a motorised steam pump. The motorised age came to the London Fire Brigade at Southwark in September 1909

LCC-LFB Royal Review in Hyde Park by Edward VII
London Fire Brigade annual review, Hyde Park. King Edward VII had, as Prince of Wales, always been interested in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and its work

LCC-LFB steam fire engine racing in Hyde Park
King Edward VII took the Review of the London Fire Brigade in Hyde Park. Part of the review involved a demonstration of driving skills by the coachmen of the London Fire Brigade

Shand Mason Bristol motor steam fire engine
This Shand Mason motor steam fire engine with independent pumping and propelling engines was developed later than Merryweathers Fire King self-propelled steam engine

LCC-LFB Merryweather chain-driven Hatfield pump
A chain-driven Hatfield type pump. Note the chain drive to the rear wheel axle. This was one of four such pumps that the Brigade purchased from Merryweather of Greenwich

LCC-LFB horse drawn steamer at drill, Southwark HQ

Edward VII at Hyde Park for London Fire Brigade Review
King Edward VII arrives in his carriage to review the London Fire Brigade in Hyde Park, London

TAFT INAUGURATION, 1909. Parade in Washington, D. C. during the inauguration ceremony for President William Howard
TAFT INAUGURATION, 1909. Parade in Washington, D.C. during the inauguration ceremony for President William Howard Taft, 4 March 1909

TAFT INAUGURATION, 1909. President William Howard Taft and his wife, Helen, leave the Capitol to head the parade to the White House during the inauguration ceremony, 4 March 1909

TAFT INAUGURATION, 1909. Photographers stand at the inauguration ceremony of President William Howard Taft, 4 March 1909

ELIE METCHNIKOFF (1845-1916). Russian zoologist and bacteriologist. Photographed in 1909 with Count Leo Tolstoy (left)

LINCOLN CENTENNIAL, c1909. Lincoln Centennial Grand March, by E. T. Paull, c1909
LINCOLN CENTENNIAL, c1909. Lincoln Centennial Grand March, by E.T. Paull, c1909

NYC: LIBRARY, 1795. A view of the earliest library in New York City, 1795. Engraving by Samuel Hollyer, 1909

Cover design, Luftschiffahrt Ausstellung catalogue
Cover design for the official catalogue of the Internationale Luftschiffahrt Ausstellung (International Airship Exhibition), Frankfurt, 1909. 1909

Pearlings Victoria Cigarettes
Pearling and Co. Victoria cigarettes, 1909 1909

Puck Christmas 1909. Illustration shows a Christmas present box filled with beautiful female faces. Date 1909 December 1

Noon hour on berry farm, Bottomleys near Baltimore, Md. The dinning room. (See report July 10, 1909). Location: Baltimore, Maryland. Date 1909 July

Tea Tasting at Matheson, McClaren & Co. Edinburgh. Date: 1909

Barber at the trackside - Harbin, China - formerly Eastern Russia/Manchuria (Pinyin) - under Russian control between 1896-1924. Date: 1909

Puck Easter 1909 - Psyche. Illustration shows Psyche, wearing an Easter bonnet, admiring her reflection in a small pool of water, with irises and lilies. Date 1909 April 7

East London Industrial School brass band
The boys military-style brass band at the East London Industrial School. The boys are posed in uniform with instruments. The School opened in 1873 at 43 Leman Street Whitechapel but by 1909 was

Girl in garden with robin
Young girl in a garden with a robin perched on her shoulder. c.1909

Girl & boy under umbrella
" You and I together". Boy and girl under umbrella in town in the rain. " Date: c.1909

Montreal Ice Palace
The Ice Palace erected on Fletchers Field, Montreal, Canada during the Winter Festival of 1909. Date: 1909

Melilla, Morocco
The entrance to Hospital Reinando S.M. Alfonso XIII at Melilla, Morocco. The second Rif War was a conflict in 1909 in Morocco around Melilla

Scale Force on Crummock Water Date: circa 1909

All Aboard for Fairyland by Susan Beatrice Pearse
A galleon sailing ship, populated entirely by chubby-cheeked children sets off across the waves, bound for fairyland. Date: 1909

A Christmas Eve Dream by Hope Dunlap
A little girl sits by a hearth on Christmas Eve, and is dumbstruck to encounter two friendly fairies. Date: 1909

Canadian Water Sports - Iceboating
Iceboating in Toronto Bay, Canada Date: 1909

South African Cavalry on the march, Pretoria, South Africa Date: 1909

Kirkstone Pass, with Brothers Water in the distance. Date: circa 1909

York Lendal Bridge
The water-gates, Lendal Bridge Date: circa 1909

Pierre Petit Photo
PIERRE PETIT French photographer, studied under Disderi, opened stuido in Paris where this photo was taken in 1891, though what he is doing isn t obvious. Date: 1832 - 1909

Knaresborough, Yorks
A general view of this placid Yorkshire town, with the bridge over the river Nidd. Date: circa 1909

Moorland Cottage
A moorland cottage at Forge Valley. Date: circa 1909

Honister Pass at dawn Date: circa 1909

The Sphere Empire Day supplement
Front cover of a special supplement of The Sphere celebrating Empire Day, with a globe topped by a crown set against a drawing of an unidentified colonial scene and the Houses of Parliament

Blizzard on Barrier
Ponies at the camp during a blizzard on the Barrier. Date: 1907 - 1909

Picking up Party
The Nimrod picking up the Northern Party at the Drygalski Barrier. Date: 1907 - 1909

Cook and Peary
- and PEARY : the card features both explorers, but discreetly doesn t indicate which of the two is the true discoverer of the North Pole. Date: 1908 - 1909

The Returning Sun
THE RETURNING SUN Date: 1908-1909

Odessa Harbour
The harbour, round about the time that Eisenstein filmed his classic Battleship Potemkin with its famous Odessa Steps sequence. Date: 1909

Adelie Penguins
Adelie penguins and their young. Date: 1907 - 1909

Emperor Penguins
A conclave of Emperor penguins. Date: 1907 - 1909

Return of the Penguins
The penguins return in the spring. Date: 1907 - 1909

PARSELENE
Parselene and lunar rainbow Date: 1907 - 1909

Albert I Takes Oath
ALBERT I takes the oath of office on coming to the throne 23 December 1909. Date: 1875 - 1934

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Step back in time to the eventful year of 1909, where history unfolded and remarkable moments left their mark. Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police: A symbol of women's fight for equality, suffragettes bravely challenged authority. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Engaging minds with a playful twist, this board game empowered players to navigate the political landscape of gender rights. Shackleton/Wild/Adams: Brave explorers who ventured into the unknown, defying nature's harshest conditions. Wonderland at Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA: An enchanting amusement park that delighted visitors with thrilling rides and magical attractions. Forbes Field in Pittsburgh: Witnessed legendary baseball games that captivated fans' hearts and showcased athletic prowess. View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland with pipers: A picturesque scene capturing Scottish heritage through haunting melodies played by skilled bagpipers. Saffron Walden/1909: This quaint town nestled in England exuded charm while embracing progress amidst changing times. Native American/Geronimo:The indomitable spirit of Geronimo resonated as he fought valiantly against oppression. The Mother:A powerful literary masterpiece by Maxim Gorky depicting the struggles faced by working-class families during this era. Errol Flynn/Robin Hood:The dashing Errol Flynn brought Robin Hood to life on screen captivating audiences worldwide. Errol Flynn/Warner:A collaboration between Errol Flynn and Warner Bros. , paving the way for iconic films that would define an era. Berne Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky USA:A historic landmark offering warm hospitality since 1909, a testament to enduring traditions.