Year Collection (#83)

Richard II Weds Isabelle
Richard II weds the seven year old Isabelle of France, daughter of Charles VI

Herakles and the Hind
The third labour : He chases the Cerynean Hind (it takes him a year !) trying not to injure it because it is sacred to Artemis

Rabid Dog Caught
At Cahors, France, a 16-year old boy grabs and controls a rabid dog which is terrifying passers-by

Fakir Buried Alive 1928
54-year old German fakir To Kha, after studying in India, is buried for 120 hours at Stuttgart, monitored by doctors who testify to the genuineness of the feat

Lawn Tennis / Punch / 1883
Punch looks back at 50 years of tennis. Date: 1876

New Year Angels
Two angels sing New Year wishes to you in German

7 Years War Fireworks
The Treaty of Paris, marking the end of the Seven Years War, is celebrated in Londons Green Park with a firework display Date: 10 February 1763

Victoria Eugenia / Postcard
VICTORIA EUGENIA, Queen of Spain, Princess of Battenburg, wife of ALFONSO XIII, in the year of their marriage

Papal Jubilee 1865
Pope Pius IX tells cardinals, archbishops and bishops that next year - 1865 - will be a Jubilee Year

O CONNELLs TRIAL 1844
Irish MP Daniel O Connell is sentenced to a year (he was acquitted after 3 months), accused of sedition for attempting to repeal the Act of Union

Yanitza Leads Rebels / Alb
Twenty-two year old Yanitza leads the Albanian patriots in a revolt against Turkish rule Date: 1911

Haakon / Patrimony
The 8 year old Haakon (later Haakon IV) reassures the retainer Helge that although his patrimony has been doubted, God, Mary & St Olaf will back his claim

Haakon Carried to Safety
The year old royal child Haakon Haajonson, who will become Haakon IV is carried to safety across the snow to avoid rivals

Exchanging Gifts 1915
French officers and men exchange New Year gifts

George V / Vfair 1911
GEORGE V the year after he became king

Social / Japan / New Year
Street scene on New Years Day, from Hokusais So-gwa ; pedestrians, porters and two perambulating buffoons make their way through the slush of melting snow

Margaret / Sweden / 1920
PRINCESS MARGARET of CONNAUGHT as Crown Princess of Sweden - wife of Gustav VI, King of Sweden (reigned 1950-73), in the year she died

Caroline Bavaria / Miniatu
CAROLINE OF BAVARIA Queen of Bavaria, with her son Maximilian, who died in 1803, the year of this picture

Battle of Haydra
BATTLE OF HAYDRA French cavalry defeat an Algerian force : the caption tells us this happened on 18 October but doesn t specify the year !

Parthenon Pediments 1674
The two pediments of the Parthenon in the state in which they were in the year 1674

1931 / Soviet 5 Year Plan
Russia shows off her Five Year economic plan

Russia / 1932 / 5 Year Plan
Proclaiming the second Five year plan

Fashionable Bowling
Bowling is very fashionable this year - all the best hotels in Switzerland and the Riviera offer their guests an alley

Leap Year Dance
In England, during Leap Year, it is the girls who invite the men onto the dance floor, who lead them to the buffet, and then return them to their seats

Toy Stall / French Market
Toy seller in a Paris street at New Year. She has some very enthusiastic customers

Man and Woman, 1773
A Gentleman and Lady in the Court Dress of the Year 1773

Lady in Court Dress 1770
A lady in the Court Dress of the Year 1770 - her skirt must be more than a metre in diameter, resembling the farthingales of earlier periods

Ladies Fashions 1774
Two ladies walk in the garden wearing the fashionable dress for the year - the one on the right seems to have an implement for raising her long skirt if the path is muddy

American Style 1927
19 year old American in light coloured plus-fours, woollen socks & co-respondent shoes, waistcoat, single-breasted jacket & tie probably in a British regimental stripe

Nightingale in Last Year
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE visiting St Thomass Hospital, London, during the last year of her life

1916 / Verdun / Meuse Battle
French troops make a bayonet charge during a struggle on the banks of the River Meuse, part of the almost year-long battle of Verdun

Play / Coward / Of Grace
Sonnie Hale and Jessie Matthews sit on a window sill in Noel Cowards play

X-Ray Apparatus / 1895
X-Ray apparatus, in the year X-Rays were discovered

Racing Accident 1903
The PARIS - MADRID race this year is notorious for its accidents : this encounter between vehicle and vegetation is just one of many

Prussians Take Stralsund
Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector of Brandenburg, takes Stralsund from the Swedes (but he will have to give it back next year)

Edinburgh Miners Gala
The Annual Miners Gala in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Scotland. At the beginning of May each year, 100, 000 coal miners take a well-earned holiday

Forfarshire Shipwreck 4
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

Forfarshire Shipwreck 3
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

Forfarshire Shipwreck 2
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

French Work at Panama
French operations - giving some idea of the enormous task challenging the engineers : later this year the French will abandon the project

The Canal at Mindi
Part of the canal is successfully constructed such as this stretch at Mindi, but this is the year when the French are forced to abandon their operations

Futuristic dinner party
A futuristic chemical dinner party -- a few tablets are served for each guest. Just think -- no washing up!

French Dressing Room
Two men and a woman in a French dressing room, in the year the Revolution began

St Wilfred Custom Ripon
St. Wilfred rides again! The ancient custom of Sir Wilfred, riding through the streets of Ripon, Yorkshire, is performed each year on August Bank Holiday Saturday

Futuristic powered roller skating
A vision of futuristic powered roller skating in the year 2000. Each skate has a motor attached. Unfortunately, it doesn t stop people falling over -- time to invent the airbag

Charlotte Von Stein
CHARLOTTE VON STEIN (1742 - 1827) Married friend and confidante of Goethes to whom he sent daily, for ten years poems and letters

New Year, Ancient Persia
ANCIENT PERSIA The Nourouz ceremony is a presentation to the ruler, symbolising the fruits which nature will hopefully bestow on the nation

New Year, Ancient Peru
ANCIENT PERU To the Incas, the new year - which commences in June - is a solar festival, the solar disc is honoured as the giver of life and prosperity

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"Reflecting on a Year of Triumphs and Trials: From the Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont to New Year Fireworks" As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks illuminate Funchal harbour in Madeira, Portugal. The vibrant display marks not only the beginning of a new year but also serves as a reminder of the battles fought throughout history. One such battle was the epic Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont during the Battle of Waterloo, where brave soldiers valiantly defended their post against overwhelming odds. In 1877, amidst political tensions, a serio-comic war map emerged, shedding light on global conflicts. This artistic portrayal captured both humor and tragedy that defined that year's events. Meanwhile, Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth - watched over fortunes being made and lost across nations. The launch of R. M. S Queen Mary in Clydebank marked an era-defining moment in September 1934. This magnificent ship symbolized progress and innovation as it set sail into uncharted waters. Similarly timeless is the tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne—a heartfelt melody that bridges past and present—reminding us to cherish old friendships. Inspired by Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we find ourselves immersed in tales from centuries ago—an enduring testament to human imagination and storytelling prowess. And yet, even ancient practices like Voodoo continue to intrigue us with its mysticism personified by Marie Laveau. Sports unite communities across time; thus did Yorkshire County Cricket Team captivate hearts in 1912 with their skillful play on green fields under clear skies. Likewise, Franklin D. Roosevelt's iconic image alongside his trusted companion Ilz reminds us how leaders can shape destinies through perseverance during challenging times.