1909 Collection (page 5)

Princess Daisy of Pless with her son
Daisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891

TITANIC: CONSTRUCTION, c1910. View of the Olympic (left) and Titanic under construction at the Harland & Wolff shipyards, Belfast, Ireland. Photographed c1910

MAURICE RAVEL (1875-1937). French composer. In his pyjamas. Portrait by Achille Ouvre, 1909

1909 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost outside Palace House, Beaulieu

Bayardo ridden by Danny Maher
British thoroughbred racehorse, Bayardo, owned by Alfred W Cox (under the pseudonym of Mr Fairie) and ridden here by American jockey Danny Maher

GWR workings on a railway line in South Wales
Navvies working on a Great Western Railway line embankment, somewhere in South Wales. The navvy hut can be seen in the distance on the left

Salvation Army elevator
Men at work sorting waste paper in a Salvation Army Elevator. Elevators, which aimed to help the unskilled or unemployed, combined a factory space together with hostel accommodation for those working

Boy Drummer of The South Wales Borderers (circa 1909) in Full Dress. Pictured with drum plus bugle (all drummers were buglers). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland
View of Tulloch Castle in the town of Dingwall in the Highlands of Scotland, at the time of a royal wedding between Dom (Prince) Miguel of Braganza (1878-1923), Duke de Viseu

Balfour and Chesterfield play golf at Sandwich
Arthur James Balfour, Conservative MP and former Prime Minister (left), and the Earl of Chesterfield (right) photographed during a golf match at Sandwich, Kent

Crystal Palace Brass Band Festival
View of the Central Avenue leading to the Crystal Palace in south London at the time of the annual Brass Band Festival. Bands from all over the country took part

Prizewinning bull at the Smithfield Show
One of King Edward VIIs prizewinners at the Smithfield Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, North London

Kings College students on buses
Kings College students in high spirits, on two buses which are about to leave the Strand campus for Wormwood Scrubs (an open space in west London, not the prison!) for a football match

The Bulgarian flag and Coat of Arms

Horses and people at Barnet Fair
Horses waiting for a new owner at Barnet Fair, north London

R. N. M. D. S. F Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland
The Doctor and Nurses in Winter Costume at the Royal Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland. St. Anthonys most influential historic figure is Dr. Wilfred Grenfell

Old St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 17th century
Illustration showing the old St. Pauls Cathedral, London, prior to its destruction in the Great Fire of London in 1666

The London Symphony Orchestra playing at Harrods, London, 19
Illustration showing the London Symphony Orchestra playing in Harrods, during the department stores Diamond Jubilee celebrations, 1909

The Nimrod Antarctic Expedition at the furthest point South
Photograph showing Lt. Adams, Frank Wild and Lt. Ernest Shackleton (left to right) standing beside a British flag at the furthest point South that they reached, 9th January 1909

Tarasque of Tarascon
At Tarascon, Provence, a dragon processes through the town recalling a monster caught by Ste Marthe, who took the opportunity to convert the townsfolk to Christianity

J H King - Cricketer
John H King - left-handed cricketer for Leicestershire and England, making his debut for his country in 1909

SS Orsova, 1909
Photograph of the Orient Steam Navigation Companys Australian Mail Liner SS Orsova at sea, 1909. Built in 1909 by John Brown and Co

Christabel Pankhurst
CHRISTABEL PANKHURST Leading Suffragette & member of the Womens Social & Political Union. Daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst

Sponge diver loses his footing
Diving for sponges off the Tunisian coast, diver loses a leg to a shark

Bayardo after winning St Leger
Bayardo, ridden by Danny Maher and trained by Alec Taylor Jr, coming back to scale after winning the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster in 1909

Juliana / Dutch / 1956
JULIANA, QUEEN OF HOLLAND Queen of Holland, with her daughter Beatrix in 1956

Dirty Dog on Bed 1909
A white puppy sleeps on a bed: he is covered in mud, and has left dirty pawprints all over the covers and pillow

Samuel Cody & Wife
At Laffans Plain, Aldershot in Hampshire, Mrs Cody, (as a passenger) becomes the first woman ever to fly in England

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: the motor car
The motor car with broken windscreen from which Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have been thrown into the sea following an accident at Penmaenbach near Llandudno

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: the slope down which she fell
The slope down which, according to the chaffeurs first statement, Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have fallen and coming through the windscreen of her car at Penmaenbach

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: site of the crash
The spot at which the motor car of Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have struck the wall, over which she was said to have been thrown into the sea below at Penmaenbach near

Metropolitan Electric Tramways Ltd 1909
Metropolitan Electric Tramways Ltd, operating in North London, adopting the German trackless idea of running electric trolley cars on the ordinary road. Date: 1909

Should Women Mix in Politix? Nix!, 1909
3742825 Should Women Mix in Politix? Nix!, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An anti-suffrage postcard showing how caddy women can be as two fancy ladies try to scratch each others)

East End Street Market, London, 1909
Preparing for bank holiday, showing a street market in the East End of London, with women at a stall trying on array of hats. Date: 1909

Scottish National church
Crown Court Church was established near Covent Garden in 1711, but extensively rebuilt in 1909 on the same site. The church is named after a small courtyard adjacent to its location

Voisin Bird of Passage biplane
John Theodore Cuthbert Jtc Moore-Brabazons Voisin Bird of Passage Biplane Number 4 Parked Outside the Short Brothers Hangar at Leysdown in 1909 Date: 1909

Les Cloches de Corneville by Clairville and Charles Gabet. It was adapted into English by H. B. Farnie and Robert Reece. Reverse of the previous flyer for the Halifax Amateur Operatic Society

Malta / Valletta Bridge
Valletta: Porta Reale, gate and drawbridge over the ditch protecting the inner walls of the city Date: 1909

Jockey / Frank Wootton
Frank Wootton, jockey Date: 1909

The Arms Race
The more the nations try to outdo their neighbours in the arms race, the more their own people suffer... Date: 1909

Colette / Fantasio 1909
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French novelist Date: 1873 - 1954

Gordon Boys Home, Woking - Engineers shop
Gordon Boys Home, Woking. Uniformed boys at work in the engineers shop. Date: circa 1909

Main Street, West Callander, Perthshire
Main Street, West Callander, near Stirling, Perthshire, Scotland. Date: 1909

Edwardian lady in Peak District
Named by the photographer as E.Bramwell near Bakewell, this lady is believed to be Ellen Bramwell, daughter of a local postmistress near Bakewell. Date: 1909

Suffragette Isabella Ford. Miss. Isabella Ormston Ford (1855-1924), member of Leeds Trades Council, Labour Party, N.U.W.S.S and at one time (until 1907), the W.S.P.U Date: circa 1909

Suffragette in Prison Cell. A suffragette languishes in a bare prison cell. Captioned, Edie - A Good Suff! The drawing is initialed E.S.P - E. Sylvia Pankhurst? Date: circa 1909

Suffragettes Chalking Pavement Deputation. A group of W.S.P.U members in replica prison dress chalk the pavement announcing the deputation to Mr. Asquith, 24th february 1909

Suffragette Cat Votes for Women. A cat in a jacket, hat and bow tie holds a Votes for Women card in its paw. Date: circa 1909

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Step back in time to the eventful year of 1909, where history unfolded and remarkable moments left their mark. Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police: A symbol of women's fight for equality, suffragettes bravely challenged authority. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Engaging minds with a playful twist, this board game empowered players to navigate the political landscape of gender rights. Shackleton/Wild/Adams: Brave explorers who ventured into the unknown, defying nature's harshest conditions. Wonderland at Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA: An enchanting amusement park that delighted visitors with thrilling rides and magical attractions. Forbes Field in Pittsburgh: Witnessed legendary baseball games that captivated fans' hearts and showcased athletic prowess. View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland with pipers: A picturesque scene capturing Scottish heritage through haunting melodies played by skilled bagpipers. Saffron Walden/1909: This quaint town nestled in England exuded charm while embracing progress amidst changing times. Native American/Geronimo:The indomitable spirit of Geronimo resonated as he fought valiantly against oppression. The Mother:A powerful literary masterpiece by Maxim Gorky depicting the struggles faced by working-class families during this era. Errol Flynn/Robin Hood:The dashing Errol Flynn brought Robin Hood to life on screen captivating audiences worldwide. Errol Flynn/Warner:A collaboration between Errol Flynn and Warner Bros. , paving the way for iconic films that would define an era. Berne Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky USA:A historic landmark offering warm hospitality since 1909, a testament to enduring traditions.