Robert Wilson Collection (#7)

Convent of the Nativity, Bethlehem, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Bazaar in Constantinople, c1888. Market in what is now Istanbul, Turkey. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The conveying of Australian gold from the East India docks to the Bank of England, London, c1888. Engraving from The Illustrated London News, published in The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II

Off the coast of Asia Minor, c1900. View of the Turkish coast. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

Notre Dame, Paris, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The Queens visit to the Britannia Tubular Bridge, Wales, c1888. Queen Victoria visits George Stephensons bridge across the Menai Strait between the island of Anglesey and the Welsh mainland

View in Braemar, Scotland, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Wellington Monument, St Pauls Cathedral, London, c1888. The memorial to the Duke of Wellington, designed by Alfred Stevens, was completed in 1878

North Terrace and Wykeham Tower, Windsor Castle, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Walmer Castle, Kent, c1888. The official residence of the Warden of the Cinque Ports. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

View near Rangoon, Burma, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Harnessing the black horses at the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The Queens arrival in Peel Park near Manchester, 1851, (1888). Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (1888)

The Royal Visit to Worsley Hall; the State Barge on the Bridgwater Canal, 1851, (1888)
The Royal Visit to Worsley Hall; the State Barge on the Bridgwater Canal near Manchester, 1851, (1888). Queen Victoria sailed on the Bridgewater Canal

St Georges Hall, Liverpool, c1888. Artist: J White
St Georges Hall, Liverpool, c1888. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, c1851, (1888. )
The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, c1851, (1888.). The Crystal Palace, designed by Joseph Paxton as part of Prince Alberts Great Exhibition

Opening of the Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, 1851, (1888. )
Opening of the Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, 1851, (1888.). The Crystal Palace, designed by Joseph Paxton as part of Prince Alberts Great Exhibition

A group of Dyaks, c1900. Indigenous people from South East Asia. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

The Green Drawing Room, Windsor Castle, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

St Stephens Crypt, Westminster Palace, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Pates Assault on the Queen, 1850, (c1888). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Pates Assault on the Queen, 1850, (c1888). Queen Victoria was assaulted by an ex-Army officer, Robert Pate, who struck her with his gun, injuring her slightly

Cambridge House, Piccadilly, London, 1854, (c1888). Cambridge House was the home of Lord Palmerston, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Meeting of the Ladies Committee at Stafford House, mid-late 19th century, (1888). Artist: M G Gow
Meeting of the Ladies Committee at Stafford House, mid-late 19th century, (1888). Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Phoenix Park, Dublin, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

View from the Quadrangle, Windsor Castle, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Cape Town, South Africa, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Grand Entrance, Westminster Palace, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Piraeus, Athens, Greece, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Thw White Drawing Room, Windsor Castle, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The Chamber of Representatives, Brussels, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Opening of the London Coal Exchange, Royal Procession, Custom-House Quay, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The Royal Barge, c1888. Built about 1600. In the custody of J A Messenger, Her Majestys Bargemaster. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Castleton of Braemar, Scotland, c1888. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Visit of the Queen and Prince Albert to the Linen Hall, Belfast, c1850s, (c1888). Queen Victoria and her husband on a visit to Ireland

The queen leaving Kingstown, royal visit to Ireland, c1849, (1888). Artist: William Heysham Overend
The queen leaving Kingstown, royal visit to Ireland, c1849, (1888). Queen Victoria and her family wave goodbye in what is now known as Dun Laoghaire

The Royal Palace, Naples, Italy, c1888. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Victoria Castle, with Killiney-Bray Head in the distance, Ireland, c1888. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

St Georges Chapel, Windsor, Berkshire, c1888. Part of Windsor Castle, one of the royal residences. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The Western Suburbs of Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada, c1888. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The Prince of Wales, c1888. Artist: Alexander Bassano
The Prince of Wales, c1888. Portrait of the future King Edward VII. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Lambeth Palace, London, 1900. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was acquired by the archbishopric in 1200

The Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Albany, 27 April 1882, (1900). Artist: James Dromgole Linton
The Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Albany, 27 April 1882, (1900). Prince Leopold, a son of Queen Victoria, married Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont at St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle

Street scene with Pompeys Pillar in the distance, Alexandria, Egypt, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris)

Lord Beaconsfields house, 19, Curzon Street, Mayfair, London, 1900. The home of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) who served twice as British prime minister

The Royal Family in the Highlands; Tug of War - late 19th century, (1900)
The Royal Family in the Highlands; Tug of War - Balmoral vs Abergeldie, Scotland, late 19th century, (1900). Queen Victoria and her children watch as local men compete in a tug of war

Lord Beaconsfields last appearance, House of Commons, late 19th century, (1900). Artist: Swain
Lord Beaconsfields last appearance in the peers gallery of the House of Commons, late 19th century, (1900). Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served twice as British prime minister

Grafton Street, Dublin, 1900. Artist: T Hart
Grafton Street, Dublin, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900)

Charge of the 5th and 7th Dragoon Guards, review in Windsor Park, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris)

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Robert Wilson, a name that echoes through time and across continents. From the picturesque landscapes of Scotland to the vibrant cultures of Native America, his lens captured moments that would forever be etched in history. In 1900, Robert Wilson stood at the foot of the first Tay Bridge, its majestic arches stretching towards the sky. The bridge symbolized progress and innovation, a testament to human ingenuity. Just like Wilson himself, always seeking new perspectives and pushing boundaries. Venturing further into western Scotland, he found himself mesmerized by Inverary Castle. Its grandeur was matched only by Wilson's artistic vision as he immortalized it on film for generations to come. GW Wilson and Company may have been credited for this masterpiece but it was Robert's keen eye that truly brought it to life. But his lens didn't confine itself solely to Scottish shores; it traversed oceans and continents alike. In 1912, he encountered a Native American adorned with a buffalo-horns headdress - an image that encapsulated both strength and cultural heritage. It was through photographs like these that Robert sought to preserve diverse traditions for future generations. His camera also witnessed historical events unfold before his very eyes. As Queen Victoria left Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh in 1886 or invested Abdul Aziz with the order of the Garter in 1867, Robert stood there capturing every moment with precision and grace. Yet amidst all these grand spectacles lay intimate portraits of individuals who shaped their own destinies. Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught and Strathearn exuded regal charm while Sher Ali Khan Emir of Afghanistan emanated power from within. The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War held no secrets from him either; his lens froze time as soldiers dashed fearlessly into battle with colors flying high above them – bravery immortalized forevermore. Even royalty could not escape his discerning gaze.