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Colour Photograph Collection (page 3)

Step back in time with these captivating colour photographs that bring history to life

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Jeremiahs Grotto, Jerusalem, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

Jeremiahs Grotto, Jerusalem, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446219 Jeremiahs Grotto, Jerusalem, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co)

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Belgian soldiers guarding a bridge during the occupation of the Rhineland demilitarised

Belgian soldiers guarding a bridge during the occupation of the Rhineland demilitarised
GBW466694 Belgian soldiers guarding a bridge during the occupation of the Rhineland demilitarised zone by Belgian and French troops, Germany, 1921 (autochrome) by French Photographer

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: French soldiers in the marketplace at Ratingen, following the occupation of the Rhineland

French soldiers in the marketplace at Ratingen, following the occupation of the Rhineland
GBW466693 French soldiers in the marketplace at Ratingen, following the occupation of the Rhineland demilitarised zone by Belgian and French troops, Germany, 1921 (autochrome) by French Photographer

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Grave of an unknown French soldier with his gun, next to a shell crater on the Western

Grave of an unknown French soldier with his gun, next to a shell crater on the Western
GBW466689 Grave of an unknown French soldier with his gun, next to a shell crater on the Western Front, France, c.1914-18 (autochrome) by French Photographer

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Two French soldiers in a town shelled by German artillery, Western Front, France, c

Two French soldiers in a town shelled by German artillery, Western Front, France, c
GBW466688 Two French soldiers in a town shelled by German artillery, Western Front, France, c.1914-18 (autochrome) by Adrien, Charles (1866-1930); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: The wreck of a German tank, destroyed in battle on the Western Front, France, c

The wreck of a German tank, destroyed in battle on the Western Front, France, c
GBW466685 The wreck of a German tank, destroyed in battle on the Western Front, France, c.1914-18 (autochrome) by Adrien, Charles (1866-1930); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Two senior citizens of Reims, an old woman and Mr. Reiser

Two senior citizens of Reims, an old woman and Mr. Reiser
GBW451459 Two senior citizens of Reims, an old woman and Mr. Reiser, standing in front of a gate with many bullet holes, Reims, Marne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Straithes (hand-coloured photo)

Straithes (hand-coloured photo)
908108 Straithes (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Wherry leaving Wroxham (hand-coloured photo)

Wherry leaving Wroxham (hand-coloured photo)
908103 Wherry leaving Wroxham (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Severn Bridge, Worcester (hand-coloured photo)

Severn Bridge, Worcester (hand-coloured photo)
908101 Severn Bridge, Worcester (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: View of Cowes (hand-coloured photo)

View of Cowes (hand-coloured photo)
908097 View of Cowes (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Market, the Parade, Taunton (hand-coloured photo)

Market, the Parade, Taunton (hand-coloured photo)
908093 Market, the Parade, Taunton (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: The Promenade and lakes, Southport (hand-coloured photo)

The Promenade and lakes, Southport (hand-coloured photo)
908090 The Promenade and lakes, Southport (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Margate from the Harbour (hand-coloured photo)

Margate from the Harbour (hand-coloured photo)
908076 Margate from the Harbour (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Lynmouth Harbour (hand-coloured photo)

Lynmouth Harbour (hand-coloured photo)
908073 Lynmouth Harbour (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Boulters Lock (hand-coloured photo)

Boulters Lock (hand-coloured photo)
908068 Boulters Lock (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: The Regatta Course I, Henley-on-Thames (hand-coloured photo)

The Regatta Course I, Henley-on-Thames (hand-coloured photo)
908064 The Regatta Course I, Henley-on-Thames (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Cheapside, London (hand-coloured photo)

Cheapside, London (hand-coloured photo)
908062 Cheapside, London (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: The Houses of Parliament, London (hand-coloured photo)

The Houses of Parliament, London (hand-coloured photo)
908055 The Houses of Parliament, London (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Hereford Cathedral and Wyl Bridge (hand-coloured photo)

Hereford Cathedral and Wyl Bridge (hand-coloured photo)
908050 Hereford Cathedral and Wyl Bridge (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Victoria Pier, Folkestone (hand-coloured photo)

Victoria Pier, Folkestone (hand-coloured photo)
908046 Victoria Pier, Folkestone (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: View of Genoa (hand-coloured photo)

View of Genoa (hand-coloured photo)
907986 View of Genoa (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Rue Soufflot, Paris (hand-coloured photo)

Rue Soufflot, Paris (hand-coloured photo)
907975 Rue Soufflot, Paris (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: L Opera, Paris (hand-coloured photo)

L Opera, Paris (hand-coloured photo)
907972 L Opera, Paris (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Padstow Quay (hand-coloured photo)

Padstow Quay (hand-coloured photo)
908039 Padstow Quay (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: High Street, Clovelly (hand-coloured photo)

High Street, Clovelly (hand-coloured photo)
908036 High Street, Clovelly (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: The Rows, Chester (hand-coloured photo)

The Rows, Chester (hand-coloured photo)
908030 The Rows, Chester (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Carlisle Market Place (hand-coloured photo)

Carlisle Market Place (hand-coloured photo)
908028 Carlisle Market Place (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: The North Pier, Blackpool (hand-coloured photo)

The North Pier, Blackpool (hand-coloured photo)
908019 The North Pier, Blackpool (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: The Tower and beach, Blackpool (hand-coloured photo)

The Tower and beach, Blackpool (hand-coloured photo)
908018 The Tower and beach, Blackpool (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Oban (hand-coloured photo)

Oban (hand-coloured photo)
908010 Oban (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: View of Pompeii (hand-coloured photo)

View of Pompeii (hand-coloured photo)
907987 View of Pompeii (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Sumerian headdress worn by Queen Shub-ad, discovered in Ur by Mr C

Sumerian headdress worn by Queen Shub-ad, discovered in Ur by Mr C
XND70127 Sumerian headdress worn by Queen Shub-ad, discovered in Ur by Mr C. Leonard Woolley and published in the Illustrated London News, 1928 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Soldiers working with shovels in the debris of a building, Soissons, Aisne, France

Soldiers working with shovels in the debris of a building, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW446730 Soldiers working with shovels in the debris of a building, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Bedouin women drawing water, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

Bedouin women drawing water, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446252 Bedouin women drawing water, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co)

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: General view of Beitin (Bethel), c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

General view of Beitin (Bethel), c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446231 General view of Beitin (Bethel), c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Interior of the grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, c

Interior of the grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, c
PEF446225 Interior of the grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) 88:photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Temple Mount - Esplanade of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

Temple Mount - Esplanade of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446217 Temple Mount - Esplanade of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Group of Algerian soldiers following the retreat of the German army, Noyon, Oise, France

Group of Algerian soldiers following the retreat of the German army, Noyon, Oise, France
GBW451468 Group of Algerian soldiers following the retreat of the German army, Noyon, Oise, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: German army slogan on the wall of a damaged brick building: 'May God punish England

German army slogan on the wall of a damaged brick building: "May God punish England
GBW451454 German army slogan on the wall of a damaged brick building: " May God punish England! 1914/15", Bucy-le-Long, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Soldiers resting after a meal, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)

Soldiers resting after a meal, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW446741 Soldiers resting after a meal, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Lebanese women making bread in front of their house, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

Lebanese women making bread in front of their house, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446260 Lebanese women making bread in front of their house, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Zahleh, Anti-Lebanon, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

Zahleh, Anti-Lebanon, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446242 Zahleh, Anti-Lebanon, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co)

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Interior of a reception room in a fine house, Damascus, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

Interior of a reception room in a fine house, Damascus, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446240 Interior of a reception room in a fine house, Damascus, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: Cemetery of Meidan, Damascus, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

Cemetery of Meidan, Damascus, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446239 Cemetery of Meidan, Damascus, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: View of Sidon, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

View of Sidon, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446236 View of Sidon, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co)

Background imageColour Photograph Collection: View of Tiberias from the South, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

View of Tiberias from the South, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446234 View of Tiberias from the South, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London



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Step back in time with these captivating colour photographs that bring history to life. From the picturesque Brixham Harbour, hand-coloured to perfection, to The Cross in Kilmarnock, every detail carefully enhanced by skilled hands. Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight shines vibrantly through this hand-coloured photo, showcasing its natural beauty. Transport yourself to ancient Egypt with a glimpse of the Temple of Re-Atum Obelisk captured in 1910. Witness the aftermath of destruction as an autochrome reveals a massive crater formed by British soldiers igniting mines under German positions at Mesen (Messines) during World War I. Pier Head II in Lowestoft exudes charm and nostalgia through its meticulously coloured details. The Burroughs, Wellcome & Company Factory in Dartford comes alive with vibrant hues, giving us a glimpse into industrial Britain's past. Feel the excitement and energy radiating from The Regatta Course II in Henley-on-Thames as it bursts forth from this expertly hand-coloured photograph. Clovelly Harbour invites you into its quaint world through delicate strokes of color that enhance its unique character. Experience the lively atmosphere of Blackpool through a beautifully hand-coloured photo that captures all its splendor. On Llandudno beach, immerse yourself in carefree moments frozen forever thanks to skilful colourization techniques. Finally, get lost amidst Venetian charm as Calle dell Angelo a San Martino transports you straight into Italy's romantic streetscape - brought vividly to life by talented hands wielding brushes and pigments. These remarkable colour photographs offer us glimpses into different eras and places; they are windows into our shared history made even more enchanting through artistry and attention to detail.