1894 Collection (page 5)

Howe bicycle, photo dated 1894

Child's Hill Shooting Club, London, in 1894 Date: 1894

Goring - 1894 - Victorian period Date: 19th century

Princess of Wales presenting new Colours to the Honourable Artillery Company Victorian period probably 1894 Date: 1894

Harland & Wolff oak campaign chest with five drawers
HARLAND & WOLFF: 19th century oak campaign chest of two short and three long drawers unusually in one section as opposed to two marked to the reverse with yard number 289 denoting the ship

QV visit to, Manchester 21st may 1894

Reading the Tea Leaves, Mazawattee Tea Co, London
Advert, Reading the Tea Leaves, Mazawattee Tea Co, London Date: 1894

Portuguese fishermen near Lisbon, Portugal
Portuguese fishermen with their boats near Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Street scene, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Portuguese woman poultry seller, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Portuguese women milk vendors, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Portuguese woman flower seller, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Portuguese woman drawing water from ancient well, Lisbon
Portuguese woman drawing water from an ancient well, York House, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Portuguese street market near Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Portuguese fruit and vegetable vendor with donkey, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Advert, Reading the Tea Leaves, Mazawattee Tea Co, London Date: 1894

Sir John Voce Moore
A portrait photograph of a seated John Voce Moore, alderman and sheriff of London in 1894, later to become the Lord Mayor in 1898. He was a founder of a tea trading company. Date: circa 1894

Sir Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale
A portrait photograph of Sir Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale, standing wearing his medallion proudly, he was a sheriff and alderman of London in 1894, becoming Lord Mayor in 1901-2. Date: circa 1894

Sir George Robert Tyler
A portrait photograph of the Right Honourable The Lord Mayor 1893-4, Sir George Robert Tyler, he held other posts including Sherriff of London for 1891-2, councilman and alderman from 1887

Angeli Laudantes Tapestry
A tapestry woven for Eton College Chapel in 1905, from a Burne-Jones design in 1894, depicting two angels playing their harps, standing amongst flowers

Church of St. John The Baptist, Felixstowe
This architectural drawing shows the exterior of the church of St. John the Baptist in Felixstowe, Suffolk, designed by architect Sir Arthur Blomfield circa 1894. Date: circa 1894

Tower Bridge
A drawing which shows a view from low down, of Tower Bridge, a bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry

The Peacocks Skirt
An original, vintage, poster of The Peacock Skirt, an 1893 illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, published by Big O Posters Inc, in about 1969

Edgar-class, 1st class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - An Edgar-class, 1st class protected cruiser. Date: circa 1894

Cover design, The Cunard Line, by the Electrolyte Company 1894, hardbound red cover, 72 pages. Date: 1894

Receipt, Ragged School Union, London
Receipt for donation to the Ragged School Union, London, 22 May 1894 Date: 1894

The Black Horse, Richmond
An etching showing a large carriage, drawn by multiple black horses in Richmond, a town in New South Wales, Australia. Date: 1894

Border Towers
A landscape etching of some border towers, on an expansive, flat countryside. Date: circa 1894

Tower Bridge, River Thames, London
A raised Tower Bridge seen from the southern side of the river towards the Tower of London. The bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge, built between 1886 and 1894

Poster, Ice Skating Rink, Champs Elysees, Paris Date: 1894

Scots Greys Trumpeter on horseback Date: 1894

Indian Drummer of the 20th Bombay Infantry Date: 1894

Grenadier Guards Drum Major wearing bearskin hat Date: 1894

Lifeguard observing Martial Music Date: 1894

Army Kettledrums, 1st Life Guards Date: 1894

Alice Meynell, writer, by John Singer Sargent
Alice Meynell, writer, drawing by John Singer Sargent. Date: 1894

Foundation Stone for New Brixton Theatre 1894
Henry Irving laying the foundation stone of the new Brixton Theatre and Opera House. Built by theatre architect, Frank Matcham

Procession of boats on the River Thames. Passing through the bridge after the raising of the bascules, opened by Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark)

View of Tower Bridge with horse carriages and people walking crossing. Date: 1894

Firing the salute at the opening of Tower Bridge, London. Date: 30th June 1894

The Royal party leaving Tower Bridge for their return journey for Westminster. Date: 30th June 1894

The Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark) going over the bridge, round on the south side of the river and down back again by the southern approach

Advert for J. S. Fry & Sons Cocoa 1894
Fry's Pure Concentrated Cocoa, confidently recommended for heath, Date: 1894

Kenneth Tynan with J B Priestley
Kenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Seen here (left) with J B (John Boynton) Priestley (1894-1984)

Charles Swart, South African politician and lawyer
Charles Robberts Swart (1894-1982), South African National Party politician and lawyer. He was the last Governor-General of the Union of South Africa (1960-1961)

J B Priestley, British author, playwright and broadcaster
J B (John Boynton) Priestley (1894-1984), British author, playwright and broadcaster. Date: circa 1970s

Harold Macmillan, British Conservative politician
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Harold Macmillan on a state visit to Soviet Russia
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

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"1894: A Glimpse into the Victorian Era" Step back in time to 1894, a year that encapsulates the diverse and captivating facets of the Victorian era. Three young Victorian women daringly challenge societal norms, baring their bottoms with an air of rebellion. Meanwhile, a socialist poster design titled "The Workers May-Pole" symbolizes the growing movement for social equality. In the realm of arts and culture, Finnish composer Jean Sibelius creates timeless melodies that stir emotions through his oil painting from 1894. Akseli Gallen-Kallela captures Sibelius' essence on canvas, immortalizing his talent for generations to come. Yet amidst artistic pursuits, innovation thrives. Leonardo da Vinci's crossbow design showcases his genius as an inventor ahead of his time. Tower Bridge opens its majestic gates in London, becoming an iconic symbol of architectural marvels. Traveling further into bustling city life, we find ourselves at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross—a hub where stories intertwine and memories are made. Eggs of 24 Birds adorn elegant tables while conversations flow freely among esteemed guests. Literature enthusiasts rejoice as Pride & Prejudice takes center stage in 1894—Elizabeth Bennet eavesdrops on Mr. Darcy during a grand ball—an enchanting tale that continues to captivate readers worldwide. Venturing beyond city limits brings us to Cornish tin mines—a testament to industrialization's impact on society during this period—a reminder of both progress and hardship endured by hardworking miners striving for better lives. Royalty graces our narrative as King Edward VIII assumes the role of Admiral of the Fleet—an embodiment of power and prestige captured skillfully by John St. Helier's brushstrokes. Looking towards future possibilities, we catch a glimpse into what lies ahead—the Pharmacy of the Future promises groundbreaking advancements in medicine and healthcare—an exciting prospect awaiting humanity's embrace.