1902 Collection (page 2)

British Empire Map 1902
Map showing the extent of the British Empire in 1902 - the Empire on which the sun never sets !

Boer War: Tweebosch
TWEEBOSCH De la Reys Boers inflict a crushing defeat on Methuens force, wounding and capturing the general and scoring a major tactical victory

Women playing hockey
A womens hockey match -- they are wearing long skirts, which must be rather difficult to run in

The Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, 1902
A view of The Great Western Royal Hotel at Paddington station in London, c.1902, seen here elaborately decorated for the coronation of King Edward VII

Japanese Morning Glory (1). Illustration from Bunjiro Fujisawa, Morning Glory. Date: 1902

Girls filling penny tins of mustard, Norwich, Norfolk
Girls at work filling penny tins of mustard at the firm of J Colman Ltd, Norwich, Norfolk

Barnes Terrace, London, 1902
Illustration showing Barnes Terrace, London, with the River Thames on the extreme left of the image, 1902

London Roofs & Chimneys
Rooftops and chimney stacks of London; some aerials are also visible

Illicit Whisky Still
An illicit still in Donegal (Ireland)

The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes
Rhodes was a diamond and gold mining entrepreneur and worked for the De Beers Mining Company. He was born on the 5th July 1853 and died March 26th 1902

Markham / Percival Gull
Beryl Markham, English pioneer aviator, and her Percival Gull: she was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from London to North America

England / London / Streatham
An electric tram passes Streatham Library

Events / Exploration / Polar
Sledge party planting British flag. Shackleton, Scott and Wilson Discovery exploration of the Antarctic

Advert for The Ford Typewriter. 1902

Virgin Isenfluh 1902 oil canvas 75 x 56 cm unmarked
The Virgin of Isenfluh from, 1902, oil on canvas, 75 x 56 cm, unmarked, Ferdinand Hodler, Bern 1853-1918 Genf

The Village, Ashton, Renfrewshire
The Village, Ashton, Gourock, near Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Date: 1902

Dutch philosopher. Bronze bust by Moissaye Marans, early 20th century
BARUCH SPINOZA (1632-1677). Dutch philosopher. Bronze bust by Moissaye Marans, early 20th century

LCC-MFB Euston fire station, NW London
Euston fire station, located in Euston Road NW1, still operational today

Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Infants (girls and boys together) at play at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898

Petticoat Lane Market, East End of London
Part of Petticoat Lane Market, located on Middlesex Street and Wentworth Street in the East End of London

Budapest, Hungary - Fishermans Bastion
The Halaszbastya or Fishermans Bastion. A terrace in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque style on the Buda bank of the Danube (on the Castle hill), Budapest, around Matthias Church

His Majesty
A theatre poster advertising Fred Karnos company in " His Majestys Guests". Fred Karno was a theatre

In the Sand 1902
A gentleman plots his escape from the sand as his partner and caddies look on

Girl Reading in Tree
A little girl hides, high up in a linden tree, reading her book

Jasper Maskelyne
JASPER MASKELYNE English stage magician who used his skills of illusion in the Middle East during World War Two

Lord Kitchener
Lord Horatio Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum (1850 - 1916), military leader and statesman, pictured in uniform on the front cover of The Tatler

Mcgonagall / William / Dbg
WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Scottish poet

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Coutts Interior
The public office at Coutts and co in the Strand, London

St Louis World Fair / 1904
This postcard, which shows the Blanke Aerial Globe, was launched to promote the St. Louis World Fair in 1904, but the postmark on the back indicates it was sent in 1902!

Events / Exploration / Polar
The Discovery frozen in during the Scott, Shackleton and Wilson exploration of the Antarctic

The Duke and Duchess of Kent and children
Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent (1906-1968) and their two eldest children, Edward (born 1935 and the current Duke of Kent) and Alexandra (born 1936)

People sitting on street, Whitechapel, East London
Locals sitting out on the street or chatting with their neighbours. The location is probably at the corner of Old Montague Street and Dunk Street in the Whitechapel area of East London

Gipsy Caravans
Gipsy families by their caravans. Date: 1902

Advert for M. Wale, Clothes Shop, George Street, Bath Date: 1902

Dorothy and Violet Vivian
Page from The Tatler in 1902 featuring photographs of the Hon. Dorothy Vivian and her twin sister, the Hon. Violet Vivian, daughters of 3rd Baron Vivian and his wife, Louisa Alice Duff

Ebenezer Howard - plan of garden city
Ebenezer Howards plan of a garden city. Date: 1898

Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored

Art Nouveau Embroidery
Four art nouveau embroidery designs by Ann Macbeth, one of the most gifted designers of the influential Glasgow School. Date: 1902

Map of British Empire showing international cable
Map of the British Empire (coloured red), showing the All-British international cable going round the world, enabling telegraphic communication. Date: circa 1902

VIENNA SECESSION, 1902. Gustav Klimt, in armchair, with other members of the Vienna Secession at the movements 14th exhibition in 1902, for which Klimt had painted his Beethoven Frieze

Cuban President Tomas Estrada Palma
Tomas Estrada Palma, first president of Cuba, 1902. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Devonshire Place, Lisson Grove, London
Devonshire Place (or perhaps Devonshire Place Mews), Lisson Grove, near Paddington, London. A crowd - mostly children with a few adults - has gathered. Someone holds a placard aloft

Cmt Mommsen / Nobel 1902
CHRISTIAN MATTHIAS THEODOR MOMMSEN German classical scholar and historian

Wigan Fire Brigade, 1902
Mitchell and Kenyon 363 Wigan Fire Brigade 1902

Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon), 1902. Private Collection

Camille Pissarro (1830-1903). The Pont-Neuf (1902). Museum o
Camille Pissarro (1830-1903). French painter, founder of the Impressionist movement. The Pont-Neuf (1902). Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

London Welsh rugby team, 1902
London Welsh rugby football team in 1902 on the occasion of their defeat by Newport at the Queens Club. Date: 1902

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In the year 1902, a myriad of events unfolded that shaped history and left an indelible mark on society. It was a time when tales were spun, heroes emerged, and the world witnessed both triumphs and tragedies. One such tale was "The Cat that Walked by Himself, " penned by Rudyard Kipling in his iconic collection of stories called Just So Stories. This whimsical feline captivated readers with its independence and cunning nature. Meanwhile, across the vast Atlantic Ocean, another story was unfolding aboard the RMS Carpathia in 1903. This ship would later gain fame for its heroic role in rescuing survivors from the ill-fated Titanic disaster just nine years later. While maritime adventures took place at sea, on land, Newfoundland in Canada thrived as it proudly showcased its bountiful products - particularly cod. The fishing industry flourished as these prized fish became a staple food source for many around the world. In science and academia, brilliance shone through with Paul Dirac being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933. His groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics paved the way for advancements that continue to shape our understanding of the universe today. Notable figures also made their mark during this era; Cecil Rhodes left an enduring legacy through his influential role as a British imperialist and businessman. Meanwhile, London Hospital on Mile End Road stood tall as a beacon of hope amidst illness and despair. As bustling streets teemed with life at Spitalfields in East End London, one could almost hear echoes of Kipling's words resonating: "I am only just beginning my travels. " And indeed, there was much more to explore within this vibrant cityscape. From hunting expeditions where foxes met their fate at "the meet" to brave soldiers fighting valiantly under adverse conditions like those depicted by Modderfontein's 17th Lancers - all that remained were memories etched in history.