Photo Mechanical Process Collection (#2)

Working a 3-pounder -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Working a 3-pounder -- H.M.S. Blake, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

A Modern Battleship -- H. M. S. Jupiter, c1900. Creator: Unknown
A Modern Battleship -- H.M.S. Jupiter, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

The Battle of Trafalgar, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Trafalgar, c1900. Twenty-seven British ships of the line led by Admiral Lord Nelson aboard HMS Victory defeated thirty-three French

The Fleet at Spithead, 1853, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Fleet at Spithead, 1853, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

To the rescue: the life-buoy, c1900. Creator: Unknown
To the rescue: the life-buoy, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Saved!, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Saved!, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Wreck of the Northam Castle, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Northam Castle, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

On the way to the wreck, c1900. Creator: Unknown
On the way to the wreck, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Launching the Life-boat, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Launching the Life-boat, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

The Life-boat Men, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Life-boat Men, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Her Majestys Watermen, (c1897). Artist: E&S Woodbury
Her Majestys Watermen, (c1897). From Sixty Years A Queen: The Story of Her Majestys Reign, by Sir Herbert Maxwell. [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, c1897]

Her Majesty Planting a Tree in the Grounds of Buckingham Palace as a Memorial of the Jubilee, June 28, 1897. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

The Royal Procession: The Royal Horse Artillery Passing St. Georges Circus, Borough, 1897
The Royal Procession: The Royal Horse Artillery Passing St. Georges Circus, Borough, London, 1897. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

The Naval Contingent Crossing London Bridge into Southwark, London, 1897. Artist
The Naval Contingent Crossing London Bridge into Southwark, London, 1897. Both Processions on Jubilee day - the Colonial and the Royal - were headed by a few Life Guards

The Ceremony at St. Paul s, London, 1897. Artist: E&S Woodbury
The Ceremony at St. Paul s, London, 1897. The photograph was taken immediately after the conclusion of the Service, when Her Majesty (whose face is clearly seen)

Her Majestys Arrival in St. Pauls Churchyard, London, 1897. Artist: E&S Woodbury
Her Majestys Arrival in St. Pauls Churchyard, London, 1897. The photograph was taken from the front of the Cathedral, looking down Ludgate Hill

Arrival of the Canadian Premier (The Hon. Wilfrid Laurier) at Hyde Park Corner, 1897
The Colonial Procession: Arrival of the Canadian Premier (The Hon. Wilfrid Laurier) at Hyde Park Corner, 1897. The Canadian premiers carriage was preceded by Canadian troops

The Building of a War-Ship: A First-Class Cruiser in Progress at the Thames Ironworks, (c1897)
The Building of a War-Ship: A First-Class Cruiser in Progress at the Thames Ironworks, London, (c1897). These works occupy about 28 acres, and employ between three and four thousand workmen

Driving the Tunnel for the Waterloo and City Railway, (c1897). Artist: E&S Woodbury
Driving the Tunnel for the Waterloo and City Railway, (c1897). Scene underground during excavations for Londons transport system. The illustration represents the shield which protects the excavators

A Royal Family Group, 10 March 1863, (c1897). Artist: E&S Woodbury
A Royal Family Group, 10 March 1863, (c1897). Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse, Princess Helena, The Queen, Princess Beatrice, Princess Royal

The Houses of Parliament, (c1897). Artist: E&S Woodbury
The Houses of Parliament, (c1897). The seat of government in Westminster, London, with the River Thames in the foreground

Her Majestys Garden Party: Indian Visitors, (c1897). Artists: E&S Woodbury, Lucien Davis
Her Majestys Garden Party: Indian Visitors, (c1897). Guests on the lawn outside Buckingham Palace in London. From Sixty Years A Queen: The Story of Her Majestys Reign, by Sir Herbert Maxwell

The Royal Procession: Passing the Eastern End of Cheapside, London, 1897. Artist
The Royal Procession: Equerries, Gentlemen-in-Waiting, and Military Attaches Passing the Eastern End of Cheapside, London, 1897

Her Majesty with the Princess Beatrice, April 1871, (c1897). Artist: E&S Woodbury
Her Majesty with the Princess Beatrice, April 1871, (c1897). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) with her daughter Princess Beatrice (1857-1944)

The Royal Procession: Aides-De-Camp Passing the United Service Club, (c1897)
The Royal Procession: Aides-De-Camp Passing the United Service Club, London, (c1897). Probably every officer had friends on the club stands; the picture shows all heads turned that way

The Lord Mayor at the Red Lion Brewhouse, St Katherines Way, London, c1703 (c1850(?)). Sir John Parsons leaving for Westminster by barge

Copy of the inscription from the first stone of the City of London School, 1835. Artist
Copy of the inscription from the first stone of the City of London School, 1835

The Thames and the City of London from Richmond House, Whitehall, Westminster, c1747. View showing St Pauls in the distance, barges and rowing boats on the Thames

Royal garden party at Chiswick House, Hounslow, London, c1875. View of a party taking place in the grounds of Chiswick House

The Palace of Westminster, London, c1850. Artist: Kronheim & Co
The Palace of Westminster, London, c1850. View with barges, including that of the Lord Mayor of London, on the River Thames in the foreground

View of the Crystal Palace and its surrounding park, Sydenham, Bromley, London, 1854. Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton for the Great Exhibition of 1851

The Lord Mayors procession by water to Westminster, London, c1820. The Lord Mayors Barge travelling up the Thames

View of the River Thames, London, c1750. Artist: Canaletto
View of the River Thames, London, c1750. View of the Thames, with the City of London in the distance, from the terrace of Somerset House, City of Westminster; showing boats and barges on the water

Nine vignettes of collars, hats and bodices, 1872. From the Ladies Gazette of Fashion

Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, St Jamess Palace, Westminster, London, 1840. The couple are shown holding hands before the cleric performing the service in the Chapel Royal

The Lord Mayor departing for Westminster, St Katherines Way, London, 1703 (c1850(?)). Sir John Parsons embarking on the Lord Mayors Barge at the Red Lion Brewhouse. He was Lord Mayor in 1703

Mail coaches in front of the Peacock Inn on Islington High Street, London, 1823. In the centre foreground a small boy drops some fruit while running to avoid an oncoming coach

View of St Jamess Street, Westminster, London, c1878(?)

Plate IV of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Artist: William Hogarth
Plate IV of A Rakes Progress, 1735. The rake, Tom Rakewell, being arrested as he alights from his sedan chair. Forked lightning can be seen in the sky. On the left is a Bow Street officer

The Music Hall in Surrey Zoological Gardens, Southwark, London, c1860

Bank-notes - paper money - French alarmists... 1797. Artist
Bank-notes - paper money - French alarmists... 1797. Showing the interior of the Bank of England. William Pitt is standing behind a counter

View of an improvement scheme for the area around Charing Cross, Westminster, London, c1860

Chamber of the House of Commons, 1875. Artist
Chamber of the House of Commons, 1875. Interior view of the House of Commons showing Members of Parliament from both sides of the house sitting on the benches and standing in the foreground

Handkerchief commemorating several events in the mayoralty of Alderman Sir John Key, 1831. Key served as Lord Mayor of London for two consecutive years, from 1830-1832

Interior of the Church of St Helen, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1870

Crypt under Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helens, City of London, 1871
Crypt under Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helen s, City of London, 1871. The Leathersellers Hall had occupied the site of the dissolved St Helens Priory

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"Capturing History: The Evolution of the Photo Mechanical Process" Step back in time with these captivating images that showcase the fascinating development of the photo mechanical process. From Agas Map of London, c1561 to Edward A. Wilson's work in the 1910s, witness how this technique revolutionized visual documentation. The Agas Map of London, c1561 transports us to a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the city's intricate streets and buildings. Its detailed accuracy is a testament to early attempts at capturing reality through mechanical means. Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. , takes us further into the 20th century with his stunning photographs from 1913. Collaborating with Emery Walker, he pushes boundaries and explores new artistic possibilities within this process. London Bridge and The Tower Bridge transport us to early 1900s London, courtesy of Eyre & Spottiswoode's skilled craftsmanship. These iconic landmarks are immortalized through their lens, preserving their grandeur for future generations. Reproduction of a photograph captures Thomas Nast after 1896 - an intriguing glimpse into one man's life frozen in time through this innovative technique. Georges Petit brings historical figures such as The Empress Josephine (c1804) and Phryne (1903) back to life using photo mechanical processes. Their beauty and elegance shine through despite being captured years after their existence. Winter on the ice (1645), though created by an unknown artist in 1908 using this method, showcases both technical skill and creative vision as it portrays a serene winter scene that seems almost tangible even today. Lastly, View from St Clement Danes Showing Law Courts offers a panoramic view of London during the early 1900s - another masterpiece brought to life by Eyre & Spottiswoode's mastery over photo mechanical processes. These remarkable images remind us not only of our rich history but also of the incredible advancements made in visual technology.