1907 Collection

Maidstone, Kent
The Archbishops Palace at Maidstone, Kent Date: 1907

Reading, Royal County of Berkshire - Tram on the Bath Road, advertising the Heelas Store on Broad Street (now John Lewis). Date: 1907

Cunard Line Poster
Cunard Line, Monarchs of the Sea poster for the Lusitania and Mauretania, 1907 Date: 1907

Peterhouse / Cambridge
Cambridge: Peterhouse College First Court

Glasgow / Sauchiehall St
Sauchiehall Street - electric tram, horse-drawn wagon

Mauretania Postcard
Steam ship of the Cunard line at New York

Suffragette Suffragists on the WarPath. Four gleeful suffragettes attack policeman lying prostrate on the ground. Captioned, Jump on him. He is only a mere man. Date: circa 1907

Letchworth Brochure
WHERE SHALL I LIVE ? In Letchworth, of course ! will be your answer when you have visited this exhibition (from 1907) promoting the joys of living in Letchworth Garden City

WOMENs RIGHTS. English poster, c1907, for Votes for Women newspaper

A Selection of Game
Various game birds: wood pigeon, wild duck, woodcock, black plover, snipe, pheasants, hare, teal

Budleigh Salterton
Trippers at this Devon resort embark on a tourist steamer able to come close to the beach thanks to the steeply shelving shoreline. A gulls eye view from the west

Daphne Du Maurier
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist, author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" pictured at her home Menabilly, in Fowey, Cornwall

Stauffenberg
CLAUS SCHENK GRAF VON STAUFFENBERG Lieutenant colonel on the General Staff and central figure among the conspirators of the July Plot

Chatham / Kent / Medway / 1907
Chatham, Kent: looking down the Medway from Chatham Pier

Three Japanese Geisha girls playing Go
Three Japanese Geisha girls in Kobe, Japan, playing the popular boardgame Go in their beautiful Kimonos

A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania
An illustration of what was described in the Sphere as one of the greatest fishing ports in the world. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

LUSITANIA
At the time of her launch in 1907, she was the largest vessel in the world : her sinking by a U-boat in 1915 continues to inspire conspiracy theories

Cheese Selection / Beeton
Various cheeses in Household Management book

Norton. Isle of Man TT
500cc Norton racing at the Isle of Man TT, an annual motorcycle event run on the Isle of Man in May/June of most years since 1907. It regarded as one of the most dangerous racing events in the world

A sketch of the interior of Maxims, Paris, 1907
A sketch of the interior of Maxim s, Paris, 1907 - the most cosmopolitan restaurant in the world and a Paris institution Date: 1907

The Illustrated London News Festival of Britain issue
The Festival of Britain exhibition opening, a special number from The Illustrated London News. The front cover was created by Terence Cuneo 1907-1996

Irish Wolfhound Mascot
The band of the Irish Guards march with their regimental mascot, an Irish Wolfhound, of course

Plymouth / Pier 1907
Plymouth, Devon: the pier Date: 1907

KLIMT: THE KISS, 1907-08. Oil on canvas by Gustav Klimt

Hollingbourne Manor 1907
Hollingbourne Manor, Kent

Forth Bridge Construct
The Forth Bridge during construction. Designed by Sir John Fowler (1817- 1898) and Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) and constructed by Sir William Arrol (1839-1913)

Laurence Olivier / Hamlet
(Sir) LAURENCE OLIVIER British actor of stage and screen in the role of Hamlet (1948)

John Wayne (1907-1979) American film actor

Trinity / Cambridge / 1907
Cambridge: Trinity College the Great Court

Suffragette Vote For Shes. An aggressive looking cat holds a sign reading, Vote For Shes, in its paw. Captioned, the suffragette Down with the Tom Cats. Date: circa 1907

Sir Ernest Shackleton and others, Antarctic
Sir Ernest Shackleton and three members of a polar exploration party, photographed within 111 miles of the South Pole in 1907-9 on board the Nimrod

Bristol Temple Meads Station, Bristol
Street scene outside Bristol Temple Meads Great Western Railway Station, Bristol. An open-topped bus is passing by, and a train is crossing the railway bridge

The old and new forms of Accringtons Trams - the older steam tramcar from 1886 (top) dubbed the Baltic Fleet and (below) the new modern electric car - the Flying Squadron ! Date: 1907

Autocar Poster -- Targa Florio race, Sicily
Autocar Poster -- Italian champion Felice Nazzaro driving the Fiat car in which he won the Targa Florio race in Sicily. His average speed for the race was around 33 mph on gruelling mountain roads

Thomas Colleton Garth, Vanity Fair, Spy
THOMAS COLLETON GARTH (1822-1907) Master of the Garth foxhounds for over 50 years. In riding clothes, wearing boots and spurs. Caption: A Very Old Master Date: 1822-1907

Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919) Polish - born German revolutionary and political agitator, addressing a meeting after the Second International Social Democrativ Congress, Stuttgart, 1907

Leo Tolstoy and Ilya Repin
Ilya Yefimovich Repin (1844-1930), Russian painter of the Peredvizhniki (The Wanderers) artistic school with, Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), (left), at the writers house in 1907. Date: 1907

Brownsea Island Experimental Scout Camp
Site of the 1907 Brownsea Island Experimental Camp. Date: 1907

ILN Royal Wedding Number November 1947 by Terence Cuneo

Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University, Scotland
The Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, at St Andrews University in Scotland. He served as Rector from 1901 until 1907. He is processing with others in academic robes

Flag of Canada
The flag of Canada, complete with autumnal maple leaves and a beaver! Showing the insignia if the various Canadian provinces on the flag, with the British crown on top

Dixie Dean, Everton Captain, with the F. A. Cup, 1933
Photograph of the Everton Captain and centre-forward, Dixie Dean (1907-1980), running around Wembley Stadium after the F.A. Cup Final of 1933

Newark Station - 1907
Newark-on-Trent Station Nottinghamshire

French Foreign Legion
A fierce scene showing the Legion Etrangere in action in Morocco

Three Women Drinking
Three happy women enjoy an alchoholic drink; one has a beer, one a glass of wine, and one spirits

Paddle steamer La Marguerite, off Penmaenmawr, with Great Orme in the distance. Date: circa 1907

Bank and shops, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Wyoming Valley Trust Company and Second National Bank (left) and Jonas Longs Sons department store, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1907

Manor House, Chapel Allerton, Yorkshire
Manor House, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, near Meanwood, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1907

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of 1907: From Glasgow's Sauchiehall St to Suffragette Movements and Artistic Masterpieces" Step back in time to the year 1907, where history unfolded in various corners of the world. In bustling Glasgow, Sauchiehall Street buzzed with life as locals went about their daily routines, unaware of the significant events that would shape their future. Amidst the city's energy, a Cunard Line poster caught many eyes, promising grand adventures across vast oceans. Dreams of exploration and new horizons filled the minds of those who gazed upon it. Meanwhile, another English poster demanded attention - one advocating for women's rights. The suffrage movement was gaining momentum as courageous suffragettes fought tirelessly for equality and justice. Their battle cry echoed through streets and newspapers like "Votes for Women, " empowering countless individuals. Across distant lands at Peterhouse in Cambridge, intellectual pursuits thrived. Daphne Du Maurier embarked on her literary journey towards becoming a renowned author whose captivating tales would enchant readers for generations to come. In Vienna, Gustav Klimt unveiled his masterpiece "The Kiss. " This iconic painting captured hearts worldwide with its ethereal beauty and symbolized love transcending all boundaries. While art flourished elsewhere, Plymouth Pier stood proudly against crashing waves—a testament to resilience amidst nature's forces. Nearby Budleigh Salterton offered solace with its tranquil shores beckoning visitors seeking respite from everyday chaos. Yet not all stories were serene; some carried weighty consequences. Stauffenberg made his mark on history by challenging tyranny during World War II—an act that would forever be remembered as an embodiment of courage against oppression. Back within academic walls at Trinity College in Cambridge, knowledge blossomed further still. Scholars delved into deep intellectual pursuits while shaping future generations' understanding through research and discovery. As we reflect upon this remarkable year, let us remember the diverse tapestry of events that unfolded.