Lantern Slide Collection (#20)

Avenue of Palms, Hyeres, France, late 19th or early 20th century. Hyeres is the oldest resort on the French Riviera. Lantern slide

Trincomalee Street, Kandy, Ceylon, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Upper course of the Indus River, Kashmir, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Old bridge, Srinagar, Kashmir, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Sutlej Bridge, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Interior of the Diwan-i-Khas, Red Fort, Delhi, India, late 19th or early 20th century. The Diwan-i-Khas is a pavilion clad entirely in marble. Lantern slide

Railway station, from the Queens Garden, Delhi, India, late 19th or early 20th century
Railway station, from the Queens Garden, Delhi, India, early 20th century. Today known as Delhi Junction, the station was built in 1900 and opened in 1903. Lantern slide

Scene on a road, Murree, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Forest, Murree, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Railway station, Lahore, India, late 19th or early 20th century. The station was built by Indias British colonial rulers in 1859-1860. Lantern slide

State barge opposite a Maharajahs palace, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Cascade below Sonamarg, Kashmir, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Sindh River, passing the crags below Sonamarg, Kashmir, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Mountain scene, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

View between Sonamarg and Baltal, Kashmir, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Looking down the Jhelum from the island, India, late 19th or early 20th century. The Jhelum is a river of the western Punjab. It is a tributary of the Chenab, which in turn joins the Indus

State barge on the Apple Tree Canal, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Scene in the Himalayas, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Palm trees reflected in water, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

River scene, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Bahia, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

House, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Near Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Street scene, Pernambuco, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Pernambuco, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Woman by a pond in a garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Street scene with horse-drawn tram, Pernambuco, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Guaruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Street scene, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Port Alfred, Kowie River, Cape diamond and gold mines, South Africa, c1890
Port Alfred, Kowie River, South Africa, c1890. Port Alfred is a town on the coast of the Eastern Cape, situated at the mouth of the Kowie River halfway between the larger cities of East London

Van Stadens Pass, South Africa, c1890. Situated in the Eastern Cape, the pass is a passage through the gorge of the Van Stadens River

Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, c1890. Graaff-Reinet is a town in the Eastern Cape. Founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1786, it is the fourth oldest town in South Africa

Gamtoos River, South Africa, c1890. Gamtoos River is ariver of the Eastern Cape, flowing into the Indian Ocean between Port Elizabeth and Jeffreys Bay

King Williams Town, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

Group of Indian coolies, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

Washing gear and floors at a mine, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

De Beers diamond mine, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

Kimberley diamond mine, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

Government buildings, Bloemfontein, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

East London, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

Ice hockey, St Moritz, Switzerland

Photographer and child, c19th century

Horse-drawn fire engine, c19th century

David Killing Goliath. David killing the Philistine giant with a stone from his sling. According to the Bible, Goliath was 6 cubits (approximately 3 metres) tall. From the Bible (1 Samuel 17:I)

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, State Opening of Parliament, Westminster, c1902-1909

Lord Roberts entering Pretoria, Boer War, South Africa, 1900 (1925). Pretoria, the Boer capital of the South African Republic (Transvaal)

Morning market, Kimberley, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

Le mariage arabe, Hammam Meskoutine, Algeria, c19th century

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the World with Lantern Slides" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of lantern slides. These fascinating glimpses into history transport us to different corners of the globe, offering a unique perspective on bygone eras. In Hong Kong street scene from the 1890s (C016/4499), we witness bustling streets filled with vibrant energy, capturing a moment frozen in time. The Army and Navy establishments in Wellington and Nelson, dating back to around 1805, reveal an era steeped in military grandeur as depicted by Newton & Co. Traveling further afield, we find ourselves enchanted by Powerscourt Waterfall in Co. Wicklow circa 1910. Its majestic beauty cascades down with timeless grace, inviting us to marvel at nature's wonders. Meanwhile, an inscription on David Livingstone's monument takes us to Zambia, Africa during the late 19th or early 20th century - a tribute to this intrepid explorer who ventured into uncharted territories. The marble pavilion nestled within Lahore's Fort Gardens transports us to India during the late 19th or early 20th century. Its intricate design speaks volumes about architectural prowess and cultural heritage that still resonate today. But it is not just distant lands that captivate our imagination; whimsical scenes also come alive through these magical slides. A caterpillar perched upon his mushroom invites curiosity while "She grew and grew" beckons us into a world where anything is possible. As we venture "Down the Rabbit Hole, " Alice accompanies us on her fantastical journey c1900-style – curiouser and curiouser. And then suddenly, an unexpected twist unfolds before our eyes as "the whole pack rose up into the air. " Such moments remind us that reality can be wonderfully unpredictable. Lastly, one slide poses an intriguing question: "What do you know about this business.