Bygone Collection

Polzeath Bay, Cornwall
19th century vintage photograph: Polzeath Bay, Cornwall. Polzeath; Cornish: Polsegh, is a small seaside resort village in the civil parish of St Minver in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum. Pit Head Winding Gear at the Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum near Ashington - Once a former coal pit

England, Cumbria, Keswick, Barbers pole, barbers shop sign

Railway, Kanagawa, near Yokohama, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: railway track at Kanagawa, near Yokohama, Japan

France c. 1890 - entrance to the harbour at Nice
Vintage 19th century photograph: France c.1890 - entrance to the harbour at Nice, ships tied to the dock

Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, Italy
19th century vintage photograph: Catacombe dei Cappuccini, c.1890 s. The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy

cage, poultry, chicken, poultry, chicken, 19th century, farm, chicks, children, crumbled wall
The Farmhouse Porch; Walter Goodall; Children; Horse; Chicken, 19th century, farm; white horse; drinking; chicken; mother; house; cage; wooden house; straw roof; window; crumbled wall; stable door;

Samoan people, western men, Pango Pango, Samoa
19th century vintage photograph: group of Samoan native peoples with western men, Pango Pango, Samoa. Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa, comprises a string of coastal villages on Tutuila Island

Garraways Coffee House, Change Alley, Cornhill, London
Garraways Coffee House, Change Alley, Cornhill, City of London. 18th century

19th century vintage photograph: Bichari, Bishari desert guides - used to guide camel caravans or trains from Korosko to Khartoum

Japanese woman weaving cloth on a loom, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: Japanese woman weaving cloth on a loom, Japan, c.1890 s

Baramulla, on the Jhelum River, Kashmir, India
19th century vintage photograph: Baramulla is a city and a municipality in the Baramulla district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir

Hong Kong - street corner, Wyndham Street
Vintage 19th century photograph: Hong Kong (China) c.1880s - street corner, Wyndham Street

American steam locomotive with cow catcher
Vintage 19th century photograph: American steam locomotive with cow catcher on the front

Chinese woman with bound feet, China
19th century vintage photograph: Chinese woman with bound feet, China c. 1880 s

Co-op store in Stoke 1970

Romania, Constanta, Ceramic pots in the Roman Mosaic Museum, also known as the Roman Edifice

Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

The School of Arms, Eton College Date: 1904

Drury's, Eton, demolished 1902 Date: 1901

Baldwin's End, Eton Date: 1899

19th century vintage photograph: boat on the Rewa River, Fiji. The Rewa River is the widest river in Fiji. Located on the island of Viti Levu, the Rewa originates in Tomanivi

19th century vintage photograph: View of Sorrento, with some coming from the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the background

19th century vintage photograph: view of Napoli, Naples from the Mediterranean Sea

19th century vintage photograph: horse and cart, passenger carriage, hackney, southern Italy, c.1890

19th century vintage photograph: view at Levuku, Fiji, Pacific Ocean island, . c. 1890
19th century vintage photograph: view at Levuku, Fiji, Pacific Ocean island, . c.1890. Image by Burton Bros

19th century vintage photograph: Maori group, man with club, New Zealand, c. 1890
19th century vintage photograph: Maori group, man with club, New Zealand, c.1890

In the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, the search for bygone fashions, 1897 (colour litho)
2794401 In the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, the search for bygone fashions, 1897 (colour litho) by Courboin

Naval arsenal at Nagasaki, ship in dry dock, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: naval arsemnal at Nagasaki, with ship in dry dock, Japan. c.1880 s

Kitano Shinto temple, Kyoto, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: public boards outside Kitano shinto temple, Kyoto, Japan, image c. 1880 s

Street acrobats, tumblers, with musician, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: street acrobats, children, tumblers, with musician, Japan, c.1890s

Sugebashi Bridge, Yabuhara, Nakasendo road, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: Sugebashi Bridge, Yabuhara, Nakasendo road, Japan, c.1880 s

View of the valley and river, St Charles, Quebec, Canada
19th century vintage photograph: View of the valley and the river, St Charles, Quebec, Canada, c.1890 s

Broadway, Manhattan, New York
19th century vintage photograph: Broadway New York, the street busy with pedestrians, trams and horses. Image c.1890 s

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"Journey through Time: Exploring Bygone Treasures in England and Beyond" Step back in time as you wander through the enchanting landscapes of Northumberland, where the echoes of Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum still resonate. Discover the rich history of this mining town and immerse yourself in tales of resilience and hard work. In picturesque Keswick, Cumbria, a vibrant barbers pole catches your eye, a symbol of timeless tradition. The quaint barbers shop sign invites you to experience a slice of old-world charm while getting groomed like gentlemen from days gone by. As the waves crash against Polzeath Bay's golden shores in Cornwall, one can't help but feel transported to simpler times. Let the salty breeze whisk away your worries as you soak up the serenity that has captivated visitors for centuries. Travel across borders to France circa 1890 and witness an entrance fit for royalty at Nice's charming harbor. Marvel at its grandeur and imagine elegant ships sailing into these historic waters, carrying stories from distant lands. Venture deep beneath Palermo's streets in Italy to explore the haunting beauty of Capuchin Catacombs. Here lies an eerie reminder of mortality as rows upon rows of ancient skulls silently tell tales from centuries past. Board a train near Yokohama, Japan, and embark on a nostalgic journey along its scenic railway tracks. Lose yourself amidst breathtaking landscapes while relishing in the simplicity that rail travel once offered. Transport yourself to a rustic 19th-century farm where children gleefully chase chicks around crumbling walls within poultry cages. Witness their joyous laughter echoing through time as they connect with nature's wonders. Delve into history with Samuel Cody Archive’s spring balance brass dial – an artifact that embodies both precision and innovation. Feel connected to pioneering spirits who paved the way for modern advancements we enjoy today. Eton College’s School of Arms stands proudly as testament to generations of scholars honing their skills in the art of combat.