Nov17 Collection (#3)

Mary Adshead working on mural for the Queen Mary liner
Mary Adshead, noted muralist, pictured working on a design for the interior of the Queen Mary, watched by her husband Stephen Bone, son of Muirhead Bone

Agnes Pinder Davis with designs for the Queen Mary
Agnes Pinder, an artist well known for her pictures combining metal and oils engaged on the decoration of the starboard lounge of the liner, Queen Mary. Date: 1935

Anna Zinkeisen preparing designs for the Queen Mary
Anna Zinkeisen pictured at work in her studio on designs for a decorative scheme in the ballroom of the Queen Mary ocean liner. Date: 1935

Doris Zinkeisen preparing designs for the Queen Mary
Doris Zinkeisen at work in her studio where she was in the midst of preparing designs for the cabaret bar of the liner, the Queen Mary. Date: 1935

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
A jolly gentleman encouraging you to drink and be merry! Date: 1845

Guy Fawkess Day
Please remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot, I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot, with verse. 1867

Bringing in Christmas
Pagan Christmas, with people enjoying the festive spirit with some hot mulled cider or two!

Merry Christmas! 1847
" Heaven Bless you Merry Gentlefolks let Nothing You Dismay, " Page of Victorian men and women getting into the Christmas spirit! Indulging themselves in food, drink and dance. 1847

Kern Baby 1902
One of the customs of the festival of Ceres, observed in the northern part of Northumberland at the close of the reaping not the ingathering

Collecting Wroth Money
Ceremony at Knightlow Cross. A tribute which dates back for a thousand years and connects the present with that remote past when the central countries of Ebgland were for the most part a wild

Horn Dance, Abbots Bromley 1899
Four of the performers, English folk dance dating back to the Middle Ages in Abbots Bromley. Most wear spotted breeches of uniform pattern

Swan Upping on the Thames 1900
Annual ceremony taking place on the Thames where British Crown swans are rounded up, caught, ringed, and then released. The party occupy a flotilla of row boats the sterns adorned with flags

Stratford-upon-Avon, Mop Fair 1899
Standing for Hire, Stratford-upon-Avon, said to be the largest fair in England, regarded by the agricultural class in the district as the chief holiday of the year

Knutsford, Cheshire, Royal May Day Festival 1902
May Day Festival in Knutsford, Cheshire town, taking place every year, were children dress-up in costumes, shepherdesses, milkmaids and folkloric figures like Robin Hood, Little John and Maid Marion

Picking up sixpences at Smithfield 1902
Centuries-old tradition, when 21 sixpences were placed upon a flat gravestone in the churchyard at St. Bartholomew in Smithfield, London, on Good Friday morning

Jean Russell in Fancy Dress as Britannia Date: circa 1920s

Dunkirk, France - Place de la Republique. Date: circa 1910s

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: circa 1910s

The Victoria Memorial on a foggy night - view from Buckingham Palace. Date: circa 1910s

Beach Yacht - Hastings, East Sussex. Date: circa 1910s

Boats on Lake Balaton - Hungary - evening light. Date: 1913

Gorner Glacier, Mont-Rose - Switzerland - Mountaineer
The Gorner Glacier (Gornergletscher) - a valley glacier found on the west side of the Monte Rosa massif close to Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Date: circa 1910s

Free Library and Municipal Court, 20th Street, Philadelphia
Free Library and Municipal Court, 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Sea Gull Dining Room - Jacksonville Beach, Florida (" The Worlds Finest Beach" ). Date: 1930s

YMCA, Los Angeles, California, USA
YMCA (Young Mens Christian Association), Los Angeles, California, USA Date: 1920

Gorner Glacier, Seracs - Switzerland - Mountaineer
The Gorner Glacier (Gornergletscher) - a valley glacier found on the west side of the Monte Rosa massif close to Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Date: circa 1920s

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"Step back in time to Nov17, a captivating era filled with intriguing characters and enchanting stories. Liza Maugham and Vincent Paravicini take center stage on Greek Street, Soho, amidst the hustle and bustle of what was once considered the Worst Street in London back in 1906. In this vibrant setting, we encounter the elegant Lady Castellani and her daughter Lady Lampson, exuding grace and sophistication. The Duchess of Buccleuch graces us with her presence as well, adding an air of aristocracy to our journey through time. As we venture further into history, we find ourselves at the Maida Hill Tunnel along Regents Canal in Little Venice during its grand opening in 1885. A momentous occasion that forever changed transportation routes. Amidst all these historical wonders lies a delightful surprise—a Greyhound racing board game that brings joy to both young and old alike. Trafalgar Square emerges from the foggy night like a mystical dreamland where imagination takes flight. The Sunset Fairies by Florence Mary Anderson captivate our hearts with their ethereal beauty and magical allure. Diana Mitford shares tender moments with her beloved sons while Lady Georgiana Kidston leaves an indelible mark on society with her unwavering spirit. Lady Patricia Douglas stands tall as she fearlessly challenges societal norms while Lady Anne Cavendish-Bentinck adds elegance to every room she enters. These remarkable women shape Nov17 into a tapestry woven with strength, resilience, and boundless ambition. " Step into this mesmerizing world where history comes alive through fascinating personalities who leave an everlasting imprint on our hearts.