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1900 1909 Collection (page 8)

"Step back in time to the vibrant decade of 1900-1909, where Glasgow Centre thrived as a bustling hub of culture and innovation

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Vanderbilt Coach

Vanderbilt Coach
22nd April 1907: The Vanderbilt coach Meteor drives past the YMCA in Crawley, West Sussex on its first voyage to Brighton. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Piraeus

Piraeus
1909: The Hag Trikdaf restaurant at Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Reception Committee

Reception Committee
25th April 1908: Reception committee on the quayside, waiting for President Armand Fallieres to arrive at Boulogne. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Free Stands

Free Stands
1909: Some of the crowd attending the Northern games use their cars to get a better view. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Hommage A Fallieres

Hommage A Fallieres
25th April 1908: In Boulogne, a crowd of onlookers wait for President Armand Fallieres beside an archway erected in his honour. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Hawker

Hawker
November 1907: A street hawker with Christmas toys on Ludgate Hill, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Diabolo Catch

Diabolo Catch
circa 1907: A woman catching the reel during the French game of Diabolo on a tennis court in Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Dog Trials

Dog Trials
circa 1908: A group of people watching dogs at the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire Retriever Trials in Amersham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Diabolo Practice

Diabolo Practice
circa 1907: A woman practicing the art of the French game Diabolo in Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Diabolo Serve

Diabolo Serve
1907: A man serving during the French game Diabolo on a tennis court in Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Childrens Diabolo

Childrens Diabolo
1907: Two children playing the French game Diabolo watched by a group of adults in Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: The Oceanic

The Oceanic
October 1908: The White Star liner, Oceanic, at Cowes. The ship was the largest liner in the world when she was launched in 1899 but became beached in the Shetlands due to poor navigation

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Tournai Cathedral

Tournai Cathedral
circa 1900: An example of Romanesque style, Tournai Cathedral in Belgium. Started in 11th century completed in the 14th. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Bargain Hunters

Bargain Hunters
1906: Bargain hunters waiting to enter a shop in the January sales. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Rally Rolls

Rally Rolls
June 1906: Spectators on a hillside bend watch a Rolls-Royce car taking part in the Scotch Trials. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Woolly Ram

Woolly Ram
1900: A woolly horned ram standing in a pen. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Donkey Riding

Donkey Riding
11th June 1908: Children riding donkeys on an outing to Epping Forest. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Taking The Wheel

Taking The Wheel
1908: A female competitor behind the wheel preparing to race at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Trial In Scotland

Trial In Scotland
June 1908: A car taking part in the RAC and SAC Trial approaches Frinagow Hill, on the Glasgow to Aberdeen run. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Guarding Trophies

Guarding Trophies
1908: Policemen standing guard over the trophies at the Easter race meeting at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Line Of Cars

Line Of Cars
1906: A line of cars ready for the start of a racing trial. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle
11th November 1907: Decorations at the entrance to Windsor Castle to mark the visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Glasshouses

Glasshouses
1st May 1908: Glass cloches at a fruit and vegetable farm in England. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Track Construction

Track Construction
October 1906: Workers loading carts with earth, during construction of the Brooklands motor racing track. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Vegetable Farm

Vegetable Farm
1st May 1908: Women laying mats over cold frames on a fruit and vegetable farm in England. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Scottish Motor Trials

Scottish Motor Trials
June 1906: Competitors lined up for the 4th day of the Scottish Motor Trials. Motor trials have been a popular sport since the invention of the car

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Scottish Trials

Scottish Trials
June 1906: Drivers outside the Grantown Arms Hotel for the Scottish Trials. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: 2000 Mile Trial

2000 Mile Trial
1908: Competitors cars lined up in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, as their drivers break for lunch during the RAC and SAC 2, 000 Mile Trial. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Building Hill Climb

Building Hill Climb
1909: The hill climb under construction at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Obstacle Race

Obstacle Race
1909: A man prepares obstacles at Brooklands racetrack suspending a cut-out figure from a frame, which cars must avoid. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Cloud Of Dust

Cloud Of Dust
1909: Contestants in a motor race send up clouds of dust. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Sewing Class

Sewing Class
June 1908: A sewing class at the Oral Deaf and Dumb Institute in Fitzroy Square, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Fox And Hound

Fox And Hound
May 1908: Mr Valenches holding two of his performing animals; a dog and a fox. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Botany Class

Botany Class
5th August 1908: A botany class at the Oral Deaf and Dumb Institute, Fitzroy Square, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Sunbeam

Sunbeam
1907: Fred Eastmead with passengers in his 16/20 Sunbeam motor car, for the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Carpentry Class

Carpentry Class
8th May 1908: A carpentry class at the Oral Deaf and Dumb Institute in Fitzroy Square, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Lead Pickers

Lead Pickers
December 1909: A team of fluorspar lead pickers at the Blue John Cavern. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Paper

Paper
March 1907: Rolls of paper from mills arriving at Marylebone for newspaper printing. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Folkestone Docks

Folkestone Docks
March 1908: A car being lifted aboard a ship at Folkestone docks, using a crane. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Hose Cart Competition

Hose Cart Competition
circa 1905: A competitor takes part in the hose cart competition at Crystal Palace, during the Fire Brigades annual camp there. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: The Vat House

The Vat House
1908: The vat house at Henley and Sons Cider makers in Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Horse And Cart

Horse And Cart
1st May 1907: A horse and cart, part of the May Day parade at Matlock Bath. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Scottish Race

Scottish Race
June 1906: A Martini car driving at speed in the Scottish Trials. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Grafton Hunt

Grafton Hunt
March 1909: A driver with his car at the Grafton Hunt Point-to-Point. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: The Bellamy Aeroplane

The Bellamy Aeroplane
9th March 1907: A rear view of the Bellamy aeroplane at Brooklands Motor Racing circuit, Weybridge. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Tree Transplant

Tree Transplant
1907: A tree is moved in toto on a timber carriage, drawn by a team of five horses, to be transplanted elswhere. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Agricultural show

Agricultural show
29th June 1908: A Shanks lawnmower on display at the Royal Agricultural Show in Newcastle. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1900 1909 Collection: Plymouth Harbour

Plymouth Harbour
8th June 1908: Strawberries arriving at Plymouth Harbour. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)



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"Step back in time to the vibrant decade of 1900-1909, where Glasgow Centre thrived as a bustling hub of culture and innovation. Witness the remarkable rise of female surgeons breaking barriers and making their mark in the medical field. Immerse yourself in the enchanting illustration of a Siberian unicorn, Elasmotherium sibiricum, gracefully roaming a snowy plain, capturing the imagination with its mythical presence. Marvel at the majestic sight of a full-rigged sailing ship depicted in vivid color lithography, symbolizing an era defined by exploration and maritime prowess. Meet the dedicated passenger porters who ensured smooth journeys for travelers embarking on exciting adventures across land and sea. Feel your heart race as you witness an exhilarating race at St Moritz, where adrenaline-fueled competitors push themselves to their limits against breathtaking alpine landscapes. Encounter Andrew Carnegie himself seated regally in his library, embodying wealth and philanthropy that shaped society during this period. Take a stroll along Southsea Shingle's picturesque coastline, basking in its serene beauty while contemplating life's mysteries. Admire St Pancras Station's architectural grandeur that stood as a testament to progress and modernity. Experience pure joy under Luna Park's dazzling lights at nightfall; immerse yourself in thrilling rides and carnival games that brought delight to all who visited. Observe ship passengers bidding farewell or reuniting with loved ones amidst tearful goodbyes or joyful reunions—a poignant reminder of human connections transcending borders. Lastly, indulge your love for cricket by witnessing an intense Lords Match—the epitome of sportsmanship—where legends were born on hallowed grounds. " Travel back through time with these captivating glimpses into one unforgettable decade: 1900-1909.