1895 Collection (page 4)

Women riding side saddle 1895
Two women riding in th countryside, side saddle. Date: 1895

Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile (Eleonora Duse), c. 1895. Creator: Boldini, Giovanni
Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile (Eleonora Duse), c. 1895. Private Collection

The Banjo Player, 1895. Creator: Bonnard, Pierre (1867-1947)
The Banjo Player, 1895. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Orsay, Paris

R C Gosling, footballer and cricketer
Robert Cunliffe Gosling (1868-1922), footballer for the Old Etonians, the Corinthians and England. He also played first-class cricket for Cambridge and Essex. 1890s

George T Neilson, Scottish rugby player. He played for Scotland, as well as the West of Scotland FC. He was also a president of the Scottish Rugby Union. 1890s

Servants at Reipole House, Loch Sunart, Argyll, Scotland
Group of six servants at Reipole House, Loch Sunart, Argyll, Scotland. circa 1895

Our Boys Clothing Company, riding and top boots
Our Boys Clothing Company riding and top boots. Date: c.1895

Cover design, Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, XIII
Cover design, Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, Part XIII, edited by C W Alcock. With a portrait of Lord Hawke, and a photograph of Essex County Cricket Ground, Leyton. Date: 1895

AUSTRIA: WEISSENBACH, c1895. The town of Weissenbach, on Attersee Lake, Austria. Photochrome, c1895

BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Blue Tit. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

German aeronautical engineer. One of Otto Lilenthals early glider flights. Photograph, c1895
OTTO LILIENTHAL (1848-1896). German aeronautical engineer. One of Otto Lilenthals early glider flights. Photograph, c1895

Lilienthal gliding from an artificial hill on 29 June 1895

Reginald Joseph Mitchell CBE AMICE FRAeS (1895-1937)
Reginald Joseph Mitchell, CBE, AMICE, FRAeS, 1895-1937

Otto Lilienthal and glider, 1895. Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896) was a German aviation pioneer, who became known as the Glider King for his many experiments with gliders

CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). Orig. Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895

Union Workhouse, Mildenhall, Suffolk
The Mildenhall Union workhouse on Kings Way, Mildenhall, Suffolk. Opened in 1895, it replaced the previous premises elsewhere in the town which had become inadequate

Carriage outside Star Hotel
A horse-drawn bus outside the Star Hotel in Matfield, Kent (now the Star Inn). The bus is from Tunbridge Wells, and serves the villages of Matfield, Brenchley and Paddock Wood

HMS Victorious, 1907
Photograph of the First-class battleship, HMS Victorious, 1907. Built in 1895, Victorious was a 15, 000 ton Majestic Class battleship. She was sold off in 1923

Algeria Market
Market outside Tebessa : chiefly sheep

English River Steamer
A paddle steamer carries excursionists on the river Witham at Boston, Lincolnshire, England

T H Huxley (Anon Col)
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY scientist Date: 1825-1895

George Vi / Corgi Dog
GEORGE VI with his dog Date: 1895 - 1952

Hastings front, Victorias watching a punch and Judy show on the beach. Date: 1895

Steamship / Mikasa
The Japanese battleship Mikasa. Date: Circa 1895

MAPPIN BROTHERS AD, 1895. English newspaper advertisement for Mappin Brothers, in London, 1895

Brooksville, Jefferson County Pennsylvania, 1895. Date c1895 Sep. 3

Chitral Relief Force
The Chitral Relief force crossing the Swat River. Sketch by Lietenant C.H Elger, Ist Bedforshire Regiment. Date: May 1895

The Queen of the Hunt

BEARDSLEY: POSTER DESIGN. A fashionably dressed young woman approaching a book store. Illustration by Aubrey Beardsley for an advertising poster for a London book publisher, c1895

BASEBALL, 1895. Portraits of the captains of the twelve baseball clubs in the National League, 1895

Newport, Pembroke and Fishguard railway, South Wales
View of the Newport, Pembroke and Fishguard railway, South Wales. This steam train is on its way to Fishguard, currently passing through fields in the Puncheston area near Haverfordwest

Healthy Recreation
A young woman prepares to take a putt whilst out playing golf with a female companion. A small boy stands behind acting as caddie for the day, looking away in to the distance

The Fort at Chitral
The Chitral Expedition: the fort at Chitral as seen from the river

Chitral Combat 1895
The Chitral expedition - from a sketch by. Mr. A.D Greenhill Gardyne. Officers and men struggle against the enemy 100 yards from the point of the cliff at Chitral

Robert Graves / Morgan
ROBERT RANKE GRAVES British poet, novelist and critic, with a reference to his autobiography, " Goodbye To All That"

Cricket / Team / Yorkshire
Yorkshire: Turner, Wardall, Whitehead, Dodworth, Mounsey, Draper, Tunnicliffe, Peel, Hawke, Jackson, Wainwright, Brown, Hunter, Hirst

Oscar Hammerstein II
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN Oscar Hammerstein II, lyricist and librettist, famous for his professional partnership with Richard Rogers. Wrote lyrics for " South Pacific" etc

Photo Portrait, Parry
CHARLES HUBERT PARRY English composer, born in Bournemouth. Became Director of the Royal College of Music in 1895. Date: 1848 - 1918

Spring Blossoms on Sale
Two pretty & fashionable German flower girls offer ready-made bouquets from their stall

th Huxley / Downey Photo
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY English scientist and champion of Darwins Theory of Evolution

Cherries in Paris Street
A smart woman buys cherries for herself and her children from a Parisien street trader

After the Fete / Bismarck
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD BISMARCK French satire " After the Fete"

Robert Graves / Powys Evan
ROBERT RANKE GRAVES British poet, novelist and critic as a young man

Churchill / Randolph / Vf 80
LORD RANDOLPH SPENCER CHURCHILL MP speaking in Parliament while Wolff, Balfour and Gorst listen (or fall asleep, more like)

Lake District / Ullswater
Lake District: Ullswater

Thames / Southwark / St Paul
The Thames at the Southwark foreshore, with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Henry Rawlinson / Anon
sir HENRY CRESWICKE RAWLINSON archeologist, specialist in Assyrian archeology

Circus / Rider & Hoop
Piebald (black and white) Circus horse carrying an equestrienne who jumps through a paper-filled hoop held up by a clown

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In the year 1895, a world of discovery and innovation unfolded before our eyes. As we examine the map from that time, our attention is drawn to the Arctic Circle, where explorers embarked on daring expeditions in search of uncharted territories. Meanwhile, communities found solace in reciting The Lord's Prayer, seeking guidance and strength. The artistic realm also flourished during this period; Walter Crane's Garland adorned many homes with its intricate beauty. Inventions like the Tesla Coil fascinated both Mark Twain and curious minds alike, while Marie Curie made groundbreaking strides in her scientific research. Tragedy struck when the Montparnasse Accident shook Paris as a train careened off its tracks. Yet amidst adversity, Edvard Munch captured an eternal moment of passion and love through his iconic masterpiece "The Kiss. " On another front, Captain Joshua Slocum sailed solo around the globe aboard his vessel "Spray, " defying all odds and inspiring generations to come. And at Claridge's Hotel, elegance reigned supreme as guests indulged in luxury accommodations fit for royalty. Transportation took center stage with Birmingham New Street station becoming a bustling hub connecting people from all walks of life. Novelist George Gissing immortalized this era through his photographic lens capturing glimpses into daily life. Sports enthusiasts cheered for their favorite teams such as Millwall Athletic football team whose group photo symbolizes camaraderie and determination on the field. As we reflect upon 1895, let us remember it not merely as a year but rather as a tapestry woven with tales of exploration, artistry, scientific breakthroughs, resilience against tragedy – each thread contributing to humanity's rich history.