Predecessor Collection

Advert for Daimler Cars, juxtaposing the modern Daimler of 1943 with its 1896 predecessor. Date: 1943

HARRY KELLAR 1849 - 1922
American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 1800s and early 1900s - the predecessor of Harry Houdini and successor to Robert Heller

The King of Dahomey, 1850
3478620 The King of Dahomey, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the King of Dahomey, watering the grave of his predecessor with human blood. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Glynn & Whitman, 1/1/15, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service. Glynn & Whitman, 1/1/15, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Glynn & Whitman, 1/1/15, 1915. Shows Governor Charles Seymour Whitman (1868-1947) in a coach with his predecessor Martin Henry Glynn (1871-1924), at Whitman's inauguration, Albany, New York

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

SMENKHKARE, PHARAOH probably a younger brother of his predecessor Akhenaten, he died young after only two years as sole ruler (18th dynasty) Date: reigned 1336 - 1334 BC

The King of Darfur planting corn 16, the King of Bornu standing over the body of his predecessor 17
6337730 The King of Darfur planting corn 16, the King of Bornu standing over the body of his predecessor 17, and view of the city of Timbuktu, Mali 18 by English School

Scenes from the islands of West Africa, 1820
Christopher Columbus in the Azores looking toward America 28, birds in the Canary Islands 29, and Napoleon Bonapartes prison Longwood House on St. Helena 30

The King of Dahomey watering the grave of his predecessor with blood 31, offering a drink to a courtier 32
6337750 The King of Dahomey watering the grave of his predecessor with blood 31, offering a drink to a courtier 32 and some of his female troops in military exercises, Guinea 33 by English School

The Great Wheel at Earls Court as seen from below (engraving)
558072 The Great Wheel at Earls Court as seen from below (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Wheel at Earls Court as seen from below)

An Otto-Dicycle (b / w photo)
3099637 An Otto-Dicycle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Otto-Dicycle)

Saracens Head, Snow Hill
The Saracens Head, Snow Hill. From a sketch taken during its demolition in 1863. It was a celebrated tavern and coaching establishment, which stood on the north side of Snow Hill, without Newgate

St Stephens Walbrook
The church of St Stephen Walbrook is in the City of London, part of the Church of Englands Diocese of London. The present domed building was erected to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren following

Portrait Jan Amos Comenius Komensky 1592-1670
Portrait of Jan Amos Comenius, Portrait of Jan Amos Comenius (Komensky) (1592-1670). Czech humanist and educationalist. Expelled as a predecessor of the Moravian or Bohemian Brotherhood

New Arethusa and old figurehead, Upnor, Kent
The new Training Ship Arethusa on the Thames off Upnor. Ashore is the preserved figurehead of its scrapped predecessor. Date: circa 1935

The Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall, November 9th 1887
Banquet scene at Londons Guildhall. An annual banquet is traditionally held to celebrate the mayors installation in November each year

Naik Shahamad Khan, manning a Vickers-Maxim gun
Photograph of Naik Shahamad Khan, Machine Gunner, manning a Vickers-Maxim. 303 machine gun, 89th Punjabis. Associated with World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918)

East Africa - Agency Building - white single-storey building workers sitting outside. Part of Box 249 Boswell Collection - East Coast of Africa

Caricature of W E Gladstone and the ghost of Palmerston, his predecessor as Liberal Party leader. Palmerston wonders at Gladstone being in the House of Commons on Derby Day

Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 - January 22, 1973), 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969 sworn in as President of the United States on an aircraft carrying the body of his

President Lincoln writing the Proclamation of Freedom, l January 1863. Lithograph after painting by Blythe. A bust of Lincolns Unionist predecessor Andrew Jackson is on the mantelpiece

Royal Institution experiments, artwork C013 / 7696
Royal Institution experiments. 1802 satirical artwork by James Gillray entitled Scientific Researches!-New Discoveries in Pneumaticks

Eves footprints. Cast of fossilised footprints made by an early modern human (Homo sapiens) about 117, 000 years ago. The prints were formed in wet sand by a small person

Earl of Roseberys Maiden Speech as Prime Minister, 1894
Engraving of Archibald Philip Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery, making his first speech as Prime Minister in the House of Lords, 12th March 1894

Architectural Museum
The Architectural Museum of the Architectural Association will not open until 1869, so this is evidently some kind of predecessor. It is located in Canon Row, Westminster

Pope Stephanus VI
POPE STEPHANUS VI (sometimes listed as Stephanus VII) arraigns his predecessor Formosus, exhumed for the purpose : he himself was later strangled

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"Tracing the Legacy: Unveiling the Predecessor's Journey" Step back in time to explore the remarkable life of Harry Kellar, an enigmatic figure from 1849 to 1922. As we delve into his story, we encounter a captivating advert for Daimler Cars, showcasing the striking contrast between its modern iteration in 1943 and its humble predecessor from 1896. In this captivating journey through history, we also stumble upon intriguing glimpses of Union Postale Universelle Great Britain and Ireland, HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, and New Arethusa with its ancient figurehead in Upnor, Kent. These remnants serve as a testament to the significance of their predecessors' contributions. Venturing further into unexplored territories, our path leads us to witness scenes that unfold across Africa. From Timbuktu's majestic cityscape captured in Mali during the late 1800s to enchanting views of West African islands bathed in sunlight – each frame transports us closer to understanding our ancestors' lives. The King of Darfur planting corn while his predecessor lies beneath him signifies a cycle perpetuated by time itself. Similarly, Bornu's king standing over his fallen predecessor reminds us that leadership is an ever-evolving role. In Guinea, Dahomey's monarch waters his predecessor's grave with blood before offering a drink to a loyal courtier – rituals steeped in tradition yet shrouded in mystery. Our expedition takes an unexpected turn as we gaze at The Great Wheel at Earls Court from below; it stands tall as both a symbol of progress and homage paid to those who came before. An Otto-Dicycle emerges from black-and-white photographs like a relic frozen in time – another precursor paving the way for future inventions. Finally, our odyssey concludes with Pharaoh Smenkhkare whose reign echoes through centuries past.