Year Collection (#86)

Victoria Cross Album
Cover of an album of scraps celebrating British soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross - issued in the year of Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee

Henry VI Sacre at Paris
The 8-year old Henry VI receives the sacre (= coronation) in Paris, by way of emphasising Englands claim to much French territory

Month / January
Le plus fort de toute l annee [the lustiest month of the year]

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 10
Bismarck serves as a one-year army volunteer at Potsdam

Buddha Reborn
A 4-year old Indian peasant boy, perceived to be the reincarnation of Buddha, is adored by pilgrims who come to hear him preach and interpret Buddhas teachings

Bismarck Snowballer
Boys enjoy a snowball fight. One ten-year old will later wage war on a larger scale - Otto von Bismarck

Exotic Play in China
Popular Chinese street theatre, commemorating the New Year

Salzburg New Year Custom
SALSKAMMERGUT - On several Sundays after the New Year, the young men of Salzburg (Austria) crack whips to wake nature from her winter sleep

Paranormal / Poltergeists
14-year old Therese Selles, domestic with Todeschini family at Cheragas, near Algiers, becomes focus of classic poltergeist activity

Mr Punch goes First Footing in the New Year -- he and his dog Toby are just about to run up some snow-covered steps into a house where a family are waiting to welcome them

Futuristic stroll on the seabed
A futuristic stroll on the seabed, in the Sargasso forest

Futuristic exploration of the underwater world by means of a submarine shining beams of light in the darkness

Futuristic holiday resort on the seabed
A futuristic holiday resort on the seabed, with holidaymakers relaxing and passing the time of day

Futuristic underwater cafe
A futuristic underwater cafe. The waiter and customers are wearing diving helmets and oxygen packs. More customers are arriving and departing in submarines

Futuristic seabed fishing -- the fishermen are all wearing diving helmets and oxygen packs, and are firing harpoons at the fish

Futuristic underwater fancy dress ball
A futuristic underwater fancy dress ball, with people in diving helmets observing and couples in frog costumes dancing

Futuristic submarine yachting. The pilot sits in a raised section with a glass window

Futuristic crab hunting, with children on the seabed wearing diving helmets

Futuristic sea view
A futuristic sea view, as people observe strange marine creatures from the deck of an under-ocean cruise liner

Futuristic underwater artist
A futuristic scene, showing an artist in a glass box on wheels, painting a picture of his surroundings

Futuristic whale bus
A futuristic whale bus, hanging from a large whale by two straps. It also has a propeller at the back

Futuristic underwater bus
A futuristic underwater bus, moving through the water by means of propellers. The passengers look out of the windows, enjoying the view

Futuristic fish-drawn carriage
A futuristic fish-drawn carriage bowls along the seabed. The passengers are all wearing diving helmets

Futuristic underwater racecourse
A futuristic underwater racecourse, with the jockeys riding large fish towards the finishing line while the spectators wave and cheer

Futuristic underwater duel
A futuristic underwater duel on the seabed, with everyone in diving helmets

Futuristic underwater warfare, with UFO-shaped submarines and soldiers (or sailors) in diving gear on the seabed

Futuristic gull hunters. They are in diving gear below the water, trapping the gulls by floating food on the surface

Futuristic motorcycle scouts on reconnaissance in wartime

Futuristic armoured cars in action
Two futuristic armoured cars in action

Futuristic snowmobile at the South Pole
A futuristic snowmobile at the South Pole -- two penguins seem a little startled

Futuristic mobile home
A futuristic mobile home, chugging happily along a country road

Futuristic poultry farming
An example of futuristic poultry farming, using a machine with various controls, and smoke coming out of a little chimney

Futuristic building site
A futuristic building site, on which all the work is done by machinery. The architect simply sits in a box and operates the controls

Futuristic farming
An example of futuristic farming, the automated way. The farmer sits on a chair and operates the controls, while machinery does the harvesting

Futuristic water skiers taking a turn round a lake. The lady in the foreground is pulling a small boat containing a dog

Futuristic study of microbes
A scientist studies microbes magnified on a screen

Futuristic automatic orchestra
A futuristic automated orchestra -- musicians will become redundant, apart from the conductor who just has to turn a handle. At least the actors haven t been replaced... yet

Redundant horse becomes a museum piece
In the future the horse as a form of transport will become redundant, and will only be seen in museums

Futuristic teaching machine in a classroom
A futuristic teaching machine in a classroom. The teacher loads the books into a hopper and the knowledge percolates into the boys heads through wires leading to headphones

Futuristic central heating
A futuristic form of central heating, using radium -- perhaps not the healthiest of ideas, as it is radioactive?

Futuristic automated kitchen
A futuristic automated kitchen, where machines do most of the work

Futuristic floor polishing machine
A maid operates a futuristic automated electric floor polishing machine -- housework made easy

Futuristic cine-phono-telegraph
A futuristic cine-phono-telegraph, which allows people to speak over the telephone and see each other on a screen at the same time

Futuristic automated tailoring establishment
A futuristic automated tailoring establishment, where the equipment does all (or most of) the work

Futuristic mechanised barbers shop
A futuristic mechanised barbers shop, where all the barber has to do is press a few buttons on a machine

Futuristic mechanised toilette
A futuristic scene, showing a woman doing her toilette the mechanised way, so that she hardly needs to lift a finger

Futuristic aeroplane dropping bombs
A futuristic scene showing an aeroplane dropping bombs on the ground below

Futuristic helicopter sentinel
A futuristic scene showing a helicopter pilot with a telescope, acting as a sentinel of the skies. A beam of light shines on him from a distant tower

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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.