1910 1919 Collection (#11)

Rover Two-Seater
November 1919: A 2-seater air-cooled Rover on display at the Olympic Motor Show in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Duplex 10 HP
November 1919: Duplex 10 horsepower car on display at the Olympic Motor Show in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Douai Ruins
September 1919: The ruins of a 350 year-old Spanish building, dynamited by the Germans before they left the town of Douai in France. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cambrai Ruins
September 1919: The ruins of Cambrai town hall, the sight of fierce fighting during the first world war. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Essex Cornfield
August 1919: Crops dry out in ricks during harvest time in Hornchurch, Essex. (Photo by Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Railway Platforms
August 1919: Putney Bridge Railway Station, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Parish Church
August 1919: The entrance to St Bartholomews Church, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Laying Tramlines
August 1919: Tramlines under construction in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

London Rail Works
August 1919: Railway traffic is controlled from Farringdon Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Captain Scott
August 1919: A memorial to English Antarctic explorer Sir Robert Falcon Scott in Waterloo Place, London. The statue was sculpted by his wife Kathleen, Lady Scott

Farringdon Street
August 1919: Traffic moving along Farringdon Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Whitehall Cenotaph
July 1919: War memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens is erected in Whitehall, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Parish Church
July 1919: St Alphage Church on London Wall, due for demolition in 1924. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

TS Exmouth
July 1919: British naval Training Ship Exmouth in dock. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Salvaged Guns
August 1919: Salvage of World War I guns at Richborough in Kent. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Peace Rally
1st July 1919: Crowds at St. James Palace listening to the peace proclamation. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dame Street
February 1911: A horse and cart driving along the bustling Dame Street in Dublin. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Nairana
March 1919: The British warship HMS Nairana, a seaplane carrier converted from an incomplete freighter, at Rosyth. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Preparing To Dive
March 1919: The British submarine K 15 preparing to dive at Rosyth in Scotland. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A Gun In Gods House
April 1919: A gun in the chapel of St Pauls Cathedral, London, during the Artillery memorial service. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Harwich Floating Dock
March 1919: A submarine in a floating dock at Harwich. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Floating Dock
March 1919: A submarine in a floating dock at Harwich. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

War Master Tanker
March 1919: A War Master tanker with dazzle camouflage at Harwich. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Celebrating Peace
19th July 1919: Londoners celebrate the end of World War I at the London Peace Pageant in Hyde Park. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Baby Peugeot
7th November 1913: A Baby Peugeot coupe at the Motor Show, Olympia, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cutty Sark
22nd May 1914: The sailing ship Cutty Sark, which was renamed the SS Ferreira whilst under Portuguese ownership between 1895 and 1922. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Atherstone Hounds
December 1910: Hounds in the kennels at the Atherstone fox hunt, in Atherstone, Warwickshire. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Magdalen College
August 1912: South view of Magdalen College, Oxford. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Founderfs Tower
28th August 1912: A view of the Founderfs Tower and cloisters at Magdalen College, Oxford. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Embarkation
1st October 1911: Italian troops on their way to Tripoli from Naples. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

British Subs
1914: British submarines B9, B10 and B11 in front of the white cliffs at Dover. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

British Submarines
July 1914: Royal Navy submarines, E4, E5 and E6, at Spithead in the Solent, for the Kings review of the Fleet. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Inflating Airship
circa 1910: Filling the envelope of Spencer Airship during inflation. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Frozen River
1st February 1917: Dynamiting the River Seine to break up the ice. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Burns At Horse Show
25th February 1913: British trade unionist John Burns watching the judging at the Shire Horse Show. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aviation Meeting
22nd November 1912: G Sabelli just beating LWF Turner at an aviation meeting at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Motorboat Race
September 1913: The International Motorboat Races at Osborne Bay on the Isle of Wight. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dublin Riots
22nd August 1911: The aftermath of a riot in Talbot Street, Dublin, one of the ways workers vented their frustrations during a series of strikes in Ireland and Britain

Rear View Radiator
27th March 1911: A 20.1 hp Brenna with a rear facing radiator at the opening meeting at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

In The Park
18th June 1913: People strolling on a Sunday afternoon, in Ponshey Park, under the horse chestnut trees. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cars Weighing In
28th June 1913: Cars waiting to be weighed in at Petersfield before the Cycle Car Hill Climb at South Harking Hill. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fleet At Portsmouth
8th July 1912: Aeroplanes after having been shipped by the Fleet at Portsmouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Grand Prix Winner
12th July 1913: Caillois, winning driver of this French Grand Prix of 1913, takes his Sunbeam round an S-bend near Boves, watched by spectators. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Avonmouth Docks
12th May 1910: Passengers board the Royal King Edward on her first trip as an emigrant ship from Avonmouth Dock, 1910. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Pit Notice
February 1912: Young miners and their brothers read a notice outside a mine in Wigan during the miners strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Street Fire
6th June 1910: Horse drawn fire engines attend to a fire in Fore Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Firefloat
10th March 1911: The steam boat Alpha, a London County Council firefloat, sails down the River Thames. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Handicap Race
5th August 1912: The eighth 70 mph short handicap race at Brooklands, which was won by K Yano in a 25.8 Bedford. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"An era of transformation and resilience: the 1910s" Step back in time to the remarkable decade of the 1910s, where history unfolded before our eyes. From St Thomas Hospital's groundbreaking medical advancements to Chirk Castle's timeless charm, this period was filled with significant milestones. The McAlpin Hotel epitomized luxury and elegance, catering to discerning guests seeking opulence. Meanwhile, speed enthusiasts witnessed the birth of a legendary race at Indianapolis 500, forever changing motorsport history. In the heart of London, dedicated staff cooks at King George Military Hospital nourished wounded soldiers during World War I. Their tireless efforts provided comfort amidst chaos and showcased humanity's unwavering spirit. Boots The Chemist emerged as a trusted name in pharmaceuticals, offering innovative solutions for health and well-being. As society progressed towards equality, suffragettes paraded through New York City on May 3rd, 1913—a powerful display demanding women's rights. The grand vessel known as The Metagama symbolized transatlantic travel excellence while Isle of Man TT thrilled spectators with daring motorcycle races across treacherous terrains. At Wath Station, bustling crowds embraced railway transportation as it connected communities like never before. In Northern Ireland, "Ulster Says No" became an iconic slogan representing resistance against home rule—an expression that echoed throughout history. Amidst these transformative years stood Henry Ford's revolutionary T Ford Car—ushering in an automotive revolution that would shape modern civilization forever. As we reflect upon this extraordinary decade from 1910 to 1919, let us remember those who paved the way for progress and honor their enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations today.