Visitors Collection (page 55)

New Years Eve at St. Giles Workhouse
Sketches from New Years Eve at St. Giles Workhouse where it was customary to provide entertainment to the inmates and a few visitors on the first night of the New Year

Visitors to the National Gallery, London, 1872
Engraving showing a number of visitors viewing the paintings of the National Gallery, London, during the summer holidays of 1872

The Alexandra Palace, 1875
Engraving showing the exterior of the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, London in 1875. The railway, which brought many of the visitors to the palace, is clearly visible in the foreground

Visitors at London Zoo, 1905
Illustration showing some of the visitors to the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, 1905

Elephant Rides at London Zoo, 1871
Engraving showing crowds of visitors to the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), many of them having a ride on the elephants, 1871

London Zoo, Whit Monday, 1866
Engraving showing the crowd of visitors at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, 1866. On the right of the picture are the cages of the big carnivores (lions)

Burial Place of the Princes in the Tower, 1885
Engraving showing two Victorian visitors to the Tower of London looking at the stairway where the bodies of two boys, presumed to be the Princes in the Tower, were found buried, 1885

The Old Horse Armoury, Tower of London, 1885
Engraving showing several visitors admiring the Old Horse Armoury in the Tower of London, c.1885

Visitors in St. Pauls Cathedral inspecting the mosaics, 189
Engraving showing a group of Victorian visitors to St. Pauls Cathedral, London, gazing up at the mosaics on the ceiling, 1894

Twelfth Night Entertainment at the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum
Inmates of the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum, a pioneering institution for the Victorian age which operated a non-restraint policy

Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan
Outside of Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. The huge wall goes round the whole Palace grounds with a moat (inner moat) - there is a second or outer moat which is some further distance back

Hyde Park 1871
Fashionably dressed visitors to the Park

Heriots Hospital
A view of the front of Heriots Hospital - now George Heriots School - was established in 1628 by bequest of royal goldsmith George Heriot and opened in 1659

Visitors from the country & a sandwich man
Engraving showing two ladies visiting London from the country inspect a sandwich-mans theatre advertisement

PRS Nimrod moored in London, 1909
Illustration showing Sir Ernest Shackleton, leader of the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition of 1908-09, and his wife (left foreground) welcoming visitors onto the deck of the Polar Research Ship Nimrod

Landing at the Lighthouse, 1895
Illustration showing the arrival of visitors, by boat, at a lighthouse. As is shown in this picture, the most common way to reach offshore lighthouses in Victorian times was by landing small rowing

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing a group of characters standing in the hall of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. The visage of the visitors hints a number of different nationalities

Paris Exhib Electricity
Visitors inside the Palace of Electricity

LONDON ZOO
Visitors at the Monkey House in the gardens of the Zoological Society, in Regents Park, London

Greece Antiparos
Visitors to the Grotto - a tourist attraction more than two centuries ago

France / Fecamp
Opening of the new bathing establishment at Fecamp, Seine-Maritime, not far from Rouen : like all coastal towns, Fecamp is attracting growing numbers of visitors

Divonne-Les-Bains
Hypochondriacs and other visitors at Divonne-les-Bains, a popular spa town in the Jura mountains, on the Swiss frontier

France Biarritz
Les bains Napoleon : Napoleon III and Eugenie were frequent visitors

Plans for the Crystal Palace
Conceived by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was intended as a celebration of British imperial and industrial might. Held in Hyde Park

On board a Passenger Liner leaving Britain, 1886
Engraving of passengers on the deck of a ship, entitled Departure of Colonial Visitors: The last Glimpse of Old England. On the left, the family of travellers

ROMEs CATACOMBS / C. 1870
The entrance to the catacombs of Saint Pretextat, Rome

Mamertine Prison / Rome
The prison in which Saint Peter was confined

London Zoo Llama Cart
A llama cart at London Zoo, Regents Park, London. A young Overseer stands in front of the cart and visitors queue to get on the elephant rides in the background

Sahaha Desert / Camels
Camels and their owners await visitors to the pyramid site at Giza willing to take a ride on a ship of the desert

Internation Electric Exhibition
International Electric Exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1882, showing crowds of visitors viewing the great chandalier in the Alhambra Court

Colonial visitors at the Royal Albert Dock
Malays manning the yards of the P & O steam-ship Rome at the Royal Albert Dock in London. Date: June 12th 1886

Great Electric Induction Coil
Demonstration of the Great Electric Induction Coil at the Polytechnic Institution in London in 1869 by Professor Pepper. Viewed by a large number of visitors to the Polytechnic

Egyptian Court at Crys P
Visitors from the East are among the sightseers in the EGYPTIAN COURT - it would be nice to know what they think of it !

Crystal Palace Fountains
No palace is complete without fountains, and visitors to the Crystal Palace are delighted with a sight to rival Versailles

Crypt of S. Cornelio / Rome
Visitors are shown the tombs in the crypt of San Callisto Church near the Via Appia

Visting an Art Gallery
A Sunday afternoon in a Picture Gallery

Festival - the Parade
Visitors walk along The Parade, part of the Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens, during the Festival of Britain celebrations

Festival Vista Arcades
Visitors at the Vista Arcades, part of Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens during the Festival of Britain celebrations

Festival Acrobats 1951
Acrobats at the Lakeside Stage, entertaining visitors to Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens during the Festival of Britain celebrations

Landing on Iona
Visitors landing on the Isle of Iona, Scotland

Festival Flower Girlss
Three flower girls and many visitors at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, part of the Festival of Britain. Girls costumes by Peggy Page, fabric by Balcora

Festival Gardens 1951
Visitors relax on deckchairs while a gardener tends to the flower beds at the Festival Gardens, Battersea. Note the Guinness Clock (behind) and Crescent Restaurant (left)

Tintern Abbey / Haghe
The South front of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire

Algeria Biskra
General view of the town, whose fortifications suggest that visitors are unwelcome

Paris Exhibition 1900
Visitors to an unspecified part of the exhibition walk in and out of the main gates, which have horse sculptures on them

Louvre Interior 1795
Visitors to the Louvre admire the large collection of oil paintings on display at the Salon du Louvre in 1785

City of Singing Flame
THE CITY OF SINGING FLAME (Clark Ashton Smith) The people of the other dimension - and their two visitors from Earth - are lured to leap into the flame

Nimes Amphitheatre Ruins
The remains of this elliptical Roman amphitheatre as seen in the late 18th century. The best-preserved arena in France, which is still in use today

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"Exploring England's Rich History: Visitors Delight in Breathtaking Landscapes and Iconic Landmarks" Embarking on a journey through the enchanting landscapes of England, visitors find themselves captivated by the wonders that await. In Northumberland, the majestic Bamburgh Castle stands proudly against the backdrop of rolling hills and rugged coastline. As they wander through its ancient halls, history comes alive, transporting them to a time long past. Venturing further into this picturesque region, they can drawn to the mesmerizing dunes near Bamburgh village. The golden sands stretch as far as the eye can see, inviting exploration and offering moments of tranquility amidst nature's embrace. In Rosslyn Chapel, dating back to the 1880s, visitors uncover hidden secrets within its intricate carvings and mystical atmosphere. This architectural masterpiece leaves an indelible mark on all who step foot inside. Across Scotland's vibrant landscape lies Bellahouston Park in Glasgow - home to the Empire Exhibition. Here, visitors immerse themselves in a celebration of culture and innovation while marveling at grand displays that showcase Britain's imperial prowess. For those seeking adventure on waterways steeped in history, Paddleship Waverley beckons from Staffa Island in Scotland. Passengers embark on a voyage filled with awe-inspiring views of dramatic cliffs and mysterious caves carved by centuries of relentless waves. Back across England's borders is an Air League poster representing unity within the British Empire. It serves as a reminder that even amidst turbulent times, shared aspirations bring people together under one sky. As visitors roam London streets adorned with artistry at every corner, they stumble upon a mosaic bearing cautionary words: "Beware of the dog. " A whimsical touch reminding them that surprises lurk where least expected. The Crystal Palace emerges from sepia-toned photographs like a beacon from another era – an architectural marvel showcasing the ingenuity of Victorian England.