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1900 1000 mile trial, breakfast at Calcot Park, home of Mr. Alfred Harmsworth

ROYAL ALBERT HALL, 1872. Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and Empress Augusta of Germany at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Wood engraving, English, 1872

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 1870. Scene from the play, Beauty and the Beast, performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1870

OPERA: RUDDYGORE, 1887. Scenes from the comic opera, Ruddygore, written by Gilbert and Sullivan, performed at the Savoy Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1887

THEATRE: ADELPHI, 1852. Epilogue for the play, Adelphi performed at Westminster Theatre in London, England, 1852. Contemporary English wood engraving

ALHAMBRA THEATRE: CIRCUS. The American circus performed at the Alhambra Theatre in London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1858

PLAY: THE HUGUENOTS, 1858. Scene from the play, The Huguenots, performed at Her Majestys Theatre in London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1858

SHAKESPEARE PAVILION, 1864. Performance of the Oratorio of The Messiah, at the Tercentenary Theatre at Stratford-on-Avon, built for the 300th anniversary celebration of the birth of William

SHAKESPEARE PAVILION, 1864. Interior construction of the temporary Tercentenary Theatre at Stratford-on-Avon, built for the 300th anniversary celebration of the birth of William Shakespeare

SHAKESPEARE PAVILION, 1864. Construction of the temporary Tercentenary Theatre at Stratford-on-Avon, built for the 300th anniversary celebration of the birth of William Shakespeare

CHURCH ORGAN, 1862. Church organ made by Forster and Andrews of Hull, England, exhibited at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. Contemporary English wood engraving

OPERA: LA TRAVIATA, 1856. Scene from Verdis opera, La Traviata, performed at Her Majestys Theatre in London, England. Engraving, English, 1856

THEATER: PANTOMIME, 1851. Scene from the pantomime, Mr. and Mrs. Briggs; or, Punchs Festival, at Astleys Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1851

THEATER: CHRISTMAS, 1851. Scene from the Christmas tale, Little Red Riding-Hood, at the Adelphi Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1851

THEATER: BURLESQUE, 1851. Scene from the fairy burlesque, Princess Radiant; or, the Story of Mayflower, at the Haymarket Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1851

ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1883. Every One His Own Pantomime. Engraving, English, 1883

PLAY: WAT TYLER, 1870. Scene from the play, Wat Tyler, M. P. at the Gaiety Theatre in London
PLAY: WAT TYLER, 1870. Scene from the play, Wat Tyler, M.P. at the Gaiety Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1870

PIANO ADVERTISEMENT, 1888. Advertisement from an English newspaper of 1888 for Brinsmead pianos

ENGLAND: ORCHESTRA, c1890. Musicians in an orchestra pit during a stage performance at the Oxford Music Hall in London, England. Drawing, c1890

VERDI: IL TROVATORE. Lucy Escott as Leonora, Augustus Braham as Manrico, and Henri Drayton as the Conte di Luna in a London production of Giuseppe Verdis opera Il Trovatore, 1856

POLKA DANCING, 1848. American couples dancing the polka with gusto in 1848 to show their sympathies with the revolutionists in Europe. Contemporary print

ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1881. Rehearsing for the Pantomime, a Christmas tradition. Engraving, English, 1881

ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1870. Scene from the English pantomime, Lord Bateman, performed at the Globe Theatre in London. Engraving, 1870

THEATER: PETER THE GREAT. Scene from the play, Peter the Great, at the Lyceum Theatre in London. Starring Ellen Terry as Empress Catherine and Sir Henry Irving as Peter the Great

ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1861. The Pantomime at Her Majestys Theatre in London, England. Engraving, English, 1861

WILDE: PLAY PROGRAM. Program for the first performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, at the St. Jamess theater in London, England, 14 February 1895

EDWARD KENEALY (1819-1880). Irish barrister and writer. Representing the Tichborne claimant in court. Engraving, 1873

HENRY ARTHUR JONES (1851-1929). English playwright. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1892

DAVID JAMES (1839-1893). Ne Belasco. English actor. Photographed in the role of Perkyn Middlewick from Henry James Byrons play, Our Boys, 1875

LOUISE OF ORLEANS (1812-1850). Queen consort of Belgium as wife of King Leopold I. Postcard print after a portrait, c1840

AMERICAN DANCERS, 1853. A couple on the dance floor. Drawing by Augustus Hoppin for George William Curtis The Potiphar Papers, New York, 1853

SAMUEL JONES LOYD (1796-1883). 1st Baron Overstone. British banker and politician. Wood engraving, English, 1883

FREDERICK LEIGHTON (1830-1896). Baron Leighton of Stretton. English painter and president of the Royal Academy, 1878-1896. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

SCOTT JOPLIN (1868-1917). American composer. Sheet music cover, 1899

DANCE: WALTZ, 1846. Waltz in two-part time. Vignette by Bertall from Le Diable a Paris, 1846

SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (1769-1830). English painter and president of the Royal Academy, 1820-1830. Engraving, English, 1896

SIR EDWIN HENRY LANDSEER (1802-1873). English painter. The home of Edwin Landseer in England. Wood engraving, English, 1874

GEORGE HENRY LEWES (1817-1878). English philosopher and literary critic. Pencil drawing by Anne Gliddon, 1840

BENJAMIN JOWETT (1817-1893). English Hellenist and Master of Balliol College, Oxford. Photographed c1890

WILLIAM LAMB (1779-1848). 2nd Viscount Melbourne. English politician. Oil on canvas, 1844, by John Partridge

JACK LONDON (1876-1916). American novelist and short-story writer. Oil over a photograph, c1900

JULES LEOTARD (1838-?). French aerial gymnast. Leotard performing at the Alhambra Music Hall, Leicester Square, London, in 1861. English etching, 1861

MARY H. KINGSLEY (1862-1900). English traveler and ethnologist. Photographed in her expedition canoe on the Ogowe River in 1895, during her second trip to West Africa

ARCHIBALD FORBES (1838-1900). British war correspondent for the London Daily News. Engraving, English, 1871

HENRY FAWCETT (1833-1884). Blind British academic and statesman. Statue of Fawcett in Salisbury, England. Engraving, English, 1887

JAMES FRASER (1818-1885). Anglican bishop of Manchester, England. Marble effigy of Fraser at Manchester Cathedral. Engraving, English, 1887

GOUNOD: ORCHESTRA, 1893. Unique arrangement of the choir and orchestra, made by Charles Gounod, for the first performance of The Redemption, at the Birmingham Music Festival in 1882

JAMES FRASER (1818-1885). Bishop of Manchester. Wood engraving, English, 1885

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Step back in time to the Victorian era, where heroism and bravery were celebrated. In a bustling city, a heroic fireman fearlessly rushes into a burning building to rescue a young girl trapped inside. His selflessness embodies the spirit of this remarkable era. Meanwhile, Billy The Rat Catcher roams the streets with his trusty companions, tirelessly working to rid neighborhoods of vermin. With his sharp wit and nimble fingers, he ensures that no rat is left uncaught. In Nottingham's Goose Fair, Arthur Spooner delights visitors with his mesmerizing tricks and illusions. The air is filled with laughter as children marvel at his sleight of hand and adults are transported into a world of wonder. Deep underground in Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall, miners toil away in dangerous conditions for hours on end. Their perseverance reflects the indomitable spirit of the Victorian workforce. Steep Street Bristol stands tall as an architectural masterpiece from this period. Its narrow lanes wind through history, revealing glimpses of life during these bygone times. The grandeur of St Pancras Hotel captivates all who enter its doors. With its opulent interiors and exquisite design, it symbolizes the elegance that defined Victorian luxury. Barnacles K970315 showcases intricate craftsmanship through delicate porcelain figurines adorning mantelpieces across England. These ornate pieces serve as reminders of an age when attention to detail was paramount. Crystal Palace CC97_01549 transports us to London's iconic exhibition hall where wonders from around the globe were showcased under one roof. It epitomizes Britain's thirst for knowledge and exploration during this transformative era. Queen Victoria herself graces our presence in 1897 D880039 - her regal poise capturing hearts worldwide as she reigns over an empire spanning continents and cultures alike. The Tower Bridge standing proudly next to the historic Tower of London (21766_20) reminds us of the architectural marvels that emerged during this period.