Cinematograph Collection

Advert for Parkins and Gotto electrical novelties 1906
Advertisement from 1906 for Parkins and Gotto, of Oxford Street, London, showing the wide range of electrical novelties, including a working model of the Metropolitan electric railway train with

Eugene Lauste recording the first combined moving image and sound, c1905, (1935). Eugene Lauste may be seen already experimenting with " Talkies"

Whitehaven fair in 1899
whitehaven fair in 1899 funfair lake district bioscope cinematograph Date: 1899

Wadbrook's Royal Electrograph Bioscope Show early 1900s

Wrench cinematograph camera

Wrench Model B Cinematograph

Wrench Maltese Cross Cinematogragh

The Passing of the Patron, woman, doormen bowing
The Passing of the Patron: a Study in Worship, of woman (the Patron) and small child, with doormen bowing and staff waiting at a cinema entrance. Also captioned, All This For 3d. 6d

Caricature of Thomas Edison (litho)
7201830 Caricature of Thomas Edison (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Thomas Edison (1847-1931), American; inventor

Planned to give perfect view from all seats, A modern cinema hall (b / w photo)
6008255 Planned to give perfect view from all seats, A modern cinema hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leaflet advertising the annual Entertainment of the Llangunider Band of Hope (engraving)
607768 Leaflet advertising the annual Entertainment of the Llangunider Band of Hope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postcard depicting the Folies Bergere, rue Richer, Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT442241 Postcard depicting the Folies Bergere, rue Richer, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

A strange rat of the Sabine Women (colour litho)
2777909 A strange rat of the Sabine Women (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange rat of the Sabine Women)

A little room for men (colour litho)
2777863 A little room for men (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little room for men. Until now, only womens beauty contests were held)

Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, c1907, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, c1907, (1947). Two famous stage stars perform for the well-remembered Topical Budget. British actors Ellaline Terriss (1872-1971)

The first Lumiere cinematograph invented in 1894. FRANCE. Paris. Conservatoire National des Arts et M鴩 ers (National Conservatory of Arts and Trades)

Slide Movie Victorian Magic Lantern Wrench Projector
slide, movie, victorian, magic, lantern, wrench, projector, edwardian, early, catalogue, dog, movement, cinematograph, , 13942102

Jje Lenoir / Figuier Eng
Photograph of Louis Lumiere (1865-1948), French pioneer of cinematography, scrutinising a strip of film. Together with his brother Auguste, Louis invented the cinematograph

Lumieres Cinematograph
LUMIEREs CINEMATOGRAPH Using the cinematograph to film little girls at play. Date: circa 1900

Lumiere Cinematograph
LUMIEREs CINEMATOGRAPH : a contemporary depiction of the French device which has the best claim to be the worlds first practical film projector

Soldier filming in trench 1916
Taking film in the battle fields under fire: an example of the conditions cinematograph operators had to work in during the First World War. Date: 1916

Montagu Pyke
MONTAGU PYKE - theatre manager and early cinematograph impre- -sario, who offered matinee patrons free cups of tea. A pub in Londons Charing X Road is named for him. Date: 1874 - ?

Reynaud Projecting Zootrope
Reynauds Projecting Zootrope, a very sophisticated device, but also, doomed to be made obsolete by the praxinoscope and even more so by the first cinematograph projects. Date: 1890

Travelling cinematograph with Austrian army, WW1
A travelling cinematograph for the troops near the Isonzo front during the First World War. Date: 1916

Filming the 1937 Coronation
A diagrammatic drawing by Douglas Macpherson of the window constructed behind the tomb of St Aymer de Valence in the Abbey sanctuary

LOUIS LUMIERE (1864-1948). French chemist and motion picture pioneer. French poster for Cinematographe Lumiere, the Lumiere brothers films, c1900

Lumiere at 1900 Expo
Lumieres Cinematograph Geant in the Salle des Fetes is a striking early demonstration of the new medium Date: 1900

Miming a gesture, the method of registering sunshine, posed
Human speech the result of a variety of movements made by the muscles which control the lungs. A typical deaf-mute gesture, the sign language for sunshine

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of cinematograph, a revolutionary invention that captivated audiences in the early 1900s. This advert for Parkins and Gotto electrical novelties from 1906 transports us to an era where entertainment took on a whole new dimension. Picture this: Whitehaven fair in 1899, bustling with excitement as crowds gather around Wadbrook's Royal Electrograph Bioscope Show. The air is filled with anticipation as people eagerly await the magic about to unfold before their eyes. And there it is, the Wrench cinematograph camera capturing every moment, preserving them for generations to come. The Wrench Model B Cinematograph takes center stage at the fair, its sleek design and cutting-edge technology drawing gasps of awe from spectators. But it doesn't stop there; enter the magnificent Wrench Maltese Cross Cinematogragh - a marvel of engineering that brings moving images to life like never before. As we step into one of these enchanting screenings titled "The Passing of the Patron, " we witness doormen bowing gracefully to a woman entering an opulent theater. It's a scene straight out of another time, beautifully preserved by cinematograph. Back at Whitehaven fair in 1899, this captivating device continues to mesmerize visitors who can't get enough of its wonders. Its ability to transport them into different worlds through moving images leaves them spellbound and hungry for more. Fast forward a few years later – Eugene Lauste records history itself by combining moving image and sound for the first time ever around c1905 (1935). This groundbreaking achievement pushes cinematograph even further into uncharted territory, forever changing how we experience audiovisual storytelling. Cinematograph has truly revolutionized entertainment – from humble beginnings at fairs like Whitehaven's to becoming an integral part of our lives today.