1907 Collection (page 4)

Mr Howard Carter
Howard Carter (1874-1939) British egyptologist, famed for his discovery of Tutankhamens tomb. Born in 1874, he went to Egypt as a draughtsman in 1891 and studied the inscriptions

Frinton / Essex 1907
Frinton, Essex: the beach, with huts

Enfield / Middx / 1907
Enfield, Middlesex

No 17 Shop, Road Vehicle Shop, 1907
This image show both horse drawn vehicles and motor vehicles being built or repaired. The motor vehicles were omnibuses and were part of the GWR road passenger service that started in 1903

Cambridge: King's Parade, with the gateway of King's College on the right. Date: 1907

Cambridge: Clare College drawn in the Autumn from across the river. Date: 1907

Liverpool Overhead Railway in 1907

HMS Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Bonaventure, an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889

Blue Vase with Oranges, 1907 (oil on canvas)
1195960 Blue Vase with Oranges, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 45.5x56.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Maria looking at the Fishes, Granja, 1907 (oil on canvas)
989874 Maria looking at the Fishes, Granja, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 81x105.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria looking at the Fishes)

Workmen seen here on the approaches of the Rotherhithe Tunnel in 1907. The tunnel did not open until 1908. The Rotherhithe Tunnel is a road tunnel crossing beneath the River Thames in East London

The Garden of the Quinta Do Relogio, home to an abundance of exotic plants. Date: 1907

UNMASKED
Unmasked ! Date: 1907

Society women at Cowes Week 1907
During early August, society gathered on the Solent for regattas and royalty. Two women wearing white linen and blue serge sailor styles suits. 1907

The Viaduct, Lockwood, Yorkshire
The Viaduct, Lockwood, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Date: 1907

Transfer of inmates to new Fylde Union Workhouse
The removal of inmates from the Fylde Unions old workhouse at Kirkham to its new premises at Medlar-with-Wesham. Scenes include children, elderly inmates, staff, and beds in a dormitory. Date: 1907

NY STOCK EXCHANGE, c1907. The floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. Photographed with a camera hidden in the photographers sleeve, c1907

LUMBERJACK, 1907. An old lumberjack leaning against a giant sequoia log, Northern California. Photograph, 15 April 1907

Marie Hall - Violinist
Marie Hall (1884-1956) - Violinist and pupil of Edward Elgar - gave the 1st performance of Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending in 1920 Date: 1907

Ashridge House is in Herts and Bucks. The seat of Earl of Brownlow. Date: 1907

Puck Thanksgiving 1907. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt about to chop the head off a turkey labeled Flim-Flam Finance on the chopping block, the feathers are labeled Worthless Collateral

HMS Empress aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Empress, British Royal Navy aircraft carrier during the First World War. Launched 1907 as a cross-channel steamer, converted as aircraft carrier 1914, based at Harwich, then Queenstown

King Edward VII opening University College School, Hampstead on July 26th, 1907 Date: 1907

Union Workhouse, Newent, Gloucestershire
The entrance to the union workhouse at Newent, Gloucestershire

Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
A general view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. The prison was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

Wallingford Union Childrens Cottage Homes, Berkshire
The Wallingford Unions cottage homes on Wantage Road, Wallingford, Berkshire. Cottage homes were established by some poor law authorities to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Frog celebrating the arrival of 1907 by firing a cannon
A wonderfully odd German New Years card, welcoming in the arrival of 1907. The illustration rather bizarrely depicts a frog (holding a lucky four-leafed clover)

Chichester Street, Pimlico, London. There is a cart for W H Cullen (Lupus Street, Pimlico) in front of the houses in the street. Cullens were Grocers

Waiting For Santa Claus, by Jessie Willcox Smith
A colour illustration of two young children trying to keep awake for Santa Clauss visit

Boats at Boulters Lock, Berkshire, 1907
Photograph showing the crowd of boats queuing for Boulters Lock, Berkshire, on Ascot Sunday, 1907. The day this picture was taken 1300 boats passed through the lock

Daphne Du Maurier Cover
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist. Author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" and famous resident of Cornwall

Bulldog / Rodney Stone /
RODNEY STONE English and American champion in 1907, this dog was bred by Mr Walter Jefferies by John of the Funnels (father) and Lucy Loo (mother)

Victor Stiebel / Twenties
Design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for an elegant evening or cocktail dress in royal blue with embellished assymetric hem and drop-waist. Shoes & jewellery match dress

Coal / Pit Ponies / 1907
Ponies hauling coal trucks along the gallery of an English colliery

Hop Pickers 1907
Workers in a Kentish hop garden sorting hops from a large basket into an upturned umbrella

Wh Russell / Illus Times
SIR WILLIAM HOWARD RUSSELL British war correspondent for The Times, reporting from the Crimea in 1855

Gustav V / Sweden / Beagles
GUSTAV V King of Sweden (1907-50) with his wife Victoria, Princess of Baden

F H Butler (Vanity Fair)
FRANK HEDGES BUTLER, noted balloonist, looks down from the hot air balloon basket he is riding in and prepares to speak through his megaphone

Deerhounds on Cover
Three deerhounds, one sitting, one standing and one lying, grace the front cover of the US edition of Les Sports Modernes

Surtout Greatcoat 1907
An American surtout greatcoat: double-breasted with waist seam, full skirts, long lapels & a velvet collar. Worn with a bowler (Derby) hat & half- boots or town boots

Oscar Ii / Sweden / 1901
OSCAR II King of Sweden (1872-1907) and of Norway (1872-1905)

Baptism, Congo
Baptist missionaries conduct a baptism ceremony at San Salvador, Lower Congo

SIREN SONG
The Siren sings her song, luring sailors to destruction

Two children admire new baby
Two children admire the new baby: " Mum found him in an Easter egg..."

The Fortune Teller, 1907 (oil on canvas)
658467 The Fortune Teller, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 68.5x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

Viscountess Castlereagh in her famous necklace & tiara
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscountess Castlereagh, later Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess,

Tredegar Union Cottage Homes
The childrens cottage homes at Bedwellty, Monmouthshire, run by the Tredegar Poor Law Union. Date: circa 1907

Furnivall rowing eight on the River Thames
Womens Amateur Rowing Association - Furnivall rowing eight on the River Thames. 1907

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of 1907: From Glasgow's Sauchiehall St to Suffragette Movements and Artistic Masterpieces" Step back in time to the year 1907, where history unfolded in various corners of the world. In bustling Glasgow, Sauchiehall Street buzzed with life as locals went about their daily routines, unaware of the significant events that would shape their future. Amidst the city's energy, a Cunard Line poster caught many eyes, promising grand adventures across vast oceans. Dreams of exploration and new horizons filled the minds of those who gazed upon it. Meanwhile, another English poster demanded attention - one advocating for women's rights. The suffrage movement was gaining momentum as courageous suffragettes fought tirelessly for equality and justice. Their battle cry echoed through streets and newspapers like "Votes for Women, " empowering countless individuals. Across distant lands at Peterhouse in Cambridge, intellectual pursuits thrived. Daphne Du Maurier embarked on her literary journey towards becoming a renowned author whose captivating tales would enchant readers for generations to come. In Vienna, Gustav Klimt unveiled his masterpiece "The Kiss. " This iconic painting captured hearts worldwide with its ethereal beauty and symbolized love transcending all boundaries. While art flourished elsewhere, Plymouth Pier stood proudly against crashing waves—a testament to resilience amidst nature's forces. Nearby Budleigh Salterton offered solace with its tranquil shores beckoning visitors seeking respite from everyday chaos. Yet not all stories were serene; some carried weighty consequences. Stauffenberg made his mark on history by challenging tyranny during World War II—an act that would forever be remembered as an embodiment of courage against oppression. Back within academic walls at Trinity College in Cambridge, knowledge blossomed further still. Scholars delved into deep intellectual pursuits while shaping future generations' understanding through research and discovery. As we reflect upon this remarkable year, let us remember the diverse tapestry of events that unfolded.