Harmsworth Collection

The Right Hon. Lord Northcliffe, c1890, (1911). Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922) a British newspaper and publishing magnate

Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, 1865-1922. British newspaper and publishing magnate
2638471 Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, 1865-1922. British newspaper and publishing magnate. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo ©

Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer
2638497 Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer. Seen here are the American and English boats competing in the Harmsworth Trophy in 1931

Young boy alone on a playground swing 1939
Photograph showing a young boy on a swing in Geraldine May Harmsworth Park. The park is empty following the evacuation of thousands of children in the first few weeks following the outbreak of war

Roman Roads

Atlantic Ocean

Great Van Cumberland Voyage From Africa To Porto Rico

Americas and Atlantic

Court of The Grand Mogul, India

Chevaliers of Portugal

Cadiz

St. John Harmsworth by Sir William Orpen
William Albert St John Harmsworth (1876 1933) English businessman who bought and established the fledgling Perrier brand of sparkling mineral water in France

Dead Polar Bear, Franz Josef Land, 1896
Photograph of a Polar bear shot dead by Frederick Jackson, during the Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, 1896

Balloon ascents in the centre of Birmingham by Lieut George Lempriere, West Midlands, Circa 1911

Alfred Harmsworth, 1895, (1945). Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Alfred Harmsworth, 1895, (1945). Portrait of Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922), British newspaper and publishing magnate

Wheel change by chauffeur on Lord Northcliffes 1908 Mercedes. Creator: Unknown
Wheel change by chauffeur on Lord Northcliffes 1908 Mercedes

En Route To The Outdoor Studio, 1901. Creator: Unknown
En Route To The Outdoor Studio, 1901. Transporting a large photographic plate. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Camera In The Workshop - Showing The Size Of The Plate Holder, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Camera In The Workshop - Showing The Size Of The Plate Holder, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lady Clerks Tabulating the American Census Returns, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lady Clerks Tabulating the American Census Returns, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

The Tsars Public House Is By No Means An Attractive Lounge, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Tsars Public House Is By No Means An Attractive Lounge, 1901. Nikolai II Aleksandrovich (1868-1918) was Tsar at this time. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

Rope Screen Used For Protection While Pressing Explosive Gun-Cotton, 1901. Creator: Unknown
This Rope Screen Is Used For Protection While Pressing The Explosive Gun-Cotton At The Cordite Works, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Shaft Leading To The Entrance Of The Blackwall Tunnel, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Shaft Leading To The Entrance Of The Blackwall Tunnel Which Was Constructed By The London County Council At A Cost Of £ 869, 476, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

A Fishy Steed! - A Black Sea-Bass - weight 363 pounds, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Fishy Steed! - A Black Sea-Bass - weight 363 pounds, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

The Diving Tank At Portsmouth Where Divers Are Trained, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Diving Tank At Portsmouth Where Divers Are Trained, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Manx Fishermans Daughter, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Manx Fishermans Daughter, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

A Special Goods Train Takes It On The Rails, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Special Goods Train Takes It On The Rails, 1901. Transporting a large photographic plate. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Discovery Under Full Sail, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The " Discovery" Under Full Sail, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

The English Vessel, Discovery, On The Stocks, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The English Vessel, " Discovery", On The Stocks, 1901. The last traditional wooden three-masted barque to be built in the United Kingdom. Built by the Dundee Shipbuilders Company

How Bread Is Delivered In Paris, 1901. Creator: Unknown
How Bread Is Delivered In Paris, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

There Are No Poison Scares In The Dominions Of The Tsar, 1901 Creator: Unknown
There Are No Poison Scares In The Dominions Of The Tsar. The Government Analyst Tests All The Liquor During Its Manufacture, 1901. Nikolai II Aleksandrovich (1868-1918) was Tsar at this time

This Is The Interior Of One Of The Tsars Distilleries. 1901. Creator: Unknown
This Is The Interior Of One Of The Tsars Distilleries. 1901. Nikolai II Aleksandrovich (1868-1918) was Tsar at this time. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Meridian of Greenwich, From Which All Measurements of Time Are Made, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Meridian of Greenwich, From Which All Measurements Are Made In Astronomy, Navigation, And Geography, Passes Exactly Through The Middle Of The Transit Room Here Shown Open, 1901

Ambrogio The Brigand, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Ambrogio The Brigand, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lord Avebury Has Lately Taken To Golf, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lord Avebury Has Lately Taken To Golf, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Street in St. Ives After A Visit From A Flood, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Street in St. Ives After A Visit From A Flood, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Removing Debris Brought Down By A Flood At St. Ives, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Removing Debris Brought Down By A Flood At St. Ives, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Clarendon Road, Southsea, After A Thunderstorm, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Clarendon Road, Southsea, After A Thunderstorm, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lord Salisbury, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lord Salisbury, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lord Salisbury and Li Hung Chang, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lord Salisbury and Li Hung Chang, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Focussing The Gigantic Camera For Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Focussing The Gigantic Camera For Work, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Loading The Camera On A Van For Removal, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Loading The Camera On A Van For Removal, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Early Flight in a Heavier Than Air Machine, 1910, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Early Flight in a Heavier Than Air Machine, 1910, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with Lord Northcliffe at the London to Manchester air race

Opening of Corams Field and Harmsworth Memorial Playground
On first day of the court moving from full to half-mourning, Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later the Queen Mother 1900-2002), opens Corams Field and Harmsworth Memorial Playground

Lord Northcliffe - The Famous Journalists Favourite Portrait, c1925. Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, (1865-1922), Lord Northcliffe, British newspaper and publishing magnate

Miss V. L. R. Harmsworth, 1907. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Miss V. L. R. Harmsworth, 1907. From The Studio Volume 105. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1933]

Bethlehem, Palestine, c1885. Artist: J Harmsworth
Bethlehem, Palestine, c1885. View of the birthplace of Christ

The birthplace of Richard Cobden, Midhurst, Sussex. Artist: J Harmsworth
The birthplace of Richard Cobden, Midhurst, Sussex. British manufacturer and politician Richard Cobden (1804-1865) was born here

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"Harmsworth: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the captivating world of Harmsworth, a name that resonates with history and adventure. From its origins in the late 19th century under the leadership of The Right Hon. Lord Northcliffe to its enduring legacy today, it has left an indelible mark on various realms. In c1890, Lord Northcliffe laid the foundation for what would become a formidable empire. His vision propelled Harmsworth forward, shaping it into a powerhouse that spanned continents and oceans. Like Roman roads connecting civilizations, Harmsworth's influence traversed boundaries and united nations across the Atlantic Ocean. One remarkable feat was the Great Van Cumberland Voyage from Africa to Porto Rico—an audacious expedition that showcased both Harmsworth's ambition and their connection to distant lands. This voyage solidified their presence in both Americas and reinforced their dominance over vast stretches of the Atlantic. But it wasn't just about exploration; it also delved into cultural exchanges. They ventured into India's Court of The Grand Mogul, fostering diplomatic ties while immersing themselves in rich traditions. Similarly, as Chevaliers of Portugal, they embraced European heritage with open arms. Yet amidst grand endeavors lies moments of simplicity—a young boy alone on a playground swing in 1939 embodies innocence amid tumultuous times. It reminds us that even giants like they were touched by ordinary joys amidst extraordinary circumstances. Cadiz stands as another chapter etched in Harmsworth's story—a city where they made their presence felt through commerce and cultural exchange. Strolling along Cadiz’s streets evokes memories intertwined with this illustrious name. The portrait "St John Harmsworth" by Sir William Orpen captures not only an individual but also represents generations who carried forth this distinguished lineage—each contributing to its growth while leaving behind an everlasting imprint on society. Harmsworth's impact extended beyond human realms.