1903 Collection

Les Diablerets (L Oldenhorn et le Becabesson), 1903 (oil on canvas)
1769170 Les Diablerets (L Oldenhorn et le Becabesson), 1903 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Diablerets (L Oldenhorn et le Becabesson)

Double page spread in The Sphere showing British warriors lined up waiting before the Battle of Agincourt. The original watercolour by John Hassall

RMS Carpathia, 1903
Photograph of the Cunard Lines RMS Carpathia, launched by the Swan Hunter Shipyard, in 1902. She was the first vessel built for the Cunard Line which was exclusively for second

A Game of Bowls, Britain, 1903
Photograph showing an English gentleman about to deliver his bowl during a game of lawn bowling, 1903. Fellow players and spectators closely watch his technique

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

Pope Pius X in Tiara
Pope Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) wears the TIARA, the traditional Triple Crown symbolising his power and authority

George Gissing / 1895 Phot
GEORGE ROBERT GISSING English novelist

Pope Pius X Photo
POPE PIUS X (Giuseppe Sarto) pope and saint

Thames Sailing Barge
A Thames sailing barge is a type of commercial sailing boat once common on the River Thames in London. The flat-bottomed barges with a shallow draught and leeboards

Whipps Cross Hospital, Essex
Part of Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, Essex. Several patients can be see in beds on the open balconies. The hospital was opened in 1903 by the West Ham Union for the sick poor in the area

GWR Milnes-Daimler omnibus, 1904
The bus is pictured at Mullion, between Helston and The Lizard. This was the route of the first GWR bus service which began in 1903

Imperial Institute, London
The Imperial Institute, London. Originally, it had three copper-roofed Renaissance-style towers (two of which are shown here), but a single 85-metre tower, Queens Tower

BOLSHEVIK MEETING, 1903. Vladimir Lenin at the Second Congress of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1903. Painting, 20th century

Oxford / Lincoln College
Oxford: Lincoln College, with Exeter College alongside Date: circa 1903

Wright 1903 Photo
Orville Wright, watched anxiously by his brother Wilbur, achieves the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

ANIMAL / OKAPI 1903
Okapia Johnstoni. Date: 1903

Altrincham Railway Station - Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. Date: 1903

Leyton Cricket Ground
Essex host 1902 champions Yorkshire in a County Championship cricket match at the Leyton Ground, East London. Essex are in the field, with Denton and Wilkinson batting for Yorkshire

Autocar Poster -- Circuit des Ardennes race
Autocar Poster -- British driver Charles Jarrott winning the Circuit des Ardennes race in the famous 70 Panhard. His average speed during the race was 54 mph. Date: 1903

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. Mowgli and the lone wolf. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

Roosevelt and Muir, C1903
ROOSEVELT AND MUIR, c1903. President Theodore Roosevelt, center, and John Muir, with long beard, next to the President, at the foot of a redwood tree in California, c1903

Tooting Bec Asylum, Surrey
A woman pushes a pram at the entrance to the Tooting Bec Asylum at Tooting Graveney, erected in 1899-1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Welsh women road builders, South Wales
A group of twenty Welsh women road builders in Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, holding their spades. They built the road to Hook in 1903-4 to facilitate transport to the colliery

West Ham Infirmary, Whipps Cross, Essex
West Ham Infirmary, Whipps Cross, Leytonstone, Essex, viewed across a small lake. The infirmary, better known as Whipps Cross Hospital

Connel Ferry Bridge
The Connel Ferry Bridge, the worlds 2nd largest steel cantilever bridge, Argyllshire, Scotland, opened in 1903. The Ballachulish railway line closed in 1966

Southampton High Street
The high Street, with a tram and a number of open carriages

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

1903 Wright Flyer on display in the Science Museum, London
The original 1903 Wright Flyer lent by Orville Wright for display at the Science Museum, London. Date: circa 1907

The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father
John Trundley, or sometimes, Trunley (1898 - 1944), known as the Fat Boy of Peckham appearing with his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine in 1903 when he was aged five

Perfume bottles, from thes Maw & Sons catalogue Date: 1903

STIEGLITZ: NEW YORK, 1903. Horses and carriages on a snowy street in New York City. Photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, 1903

Whipps Cross Hospital, Essex
Entrance to Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, Essex. Several patients can be see in beds on the open balconies. The hospital was opened in 1903 by the West Ham Union for the sick poor in the area

Stobhill Hospital, Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland
Stobhill Hospital was erected in 1903-4 at Springburn, Glasgow, by the citys poor law authority. It provided around 2000 beds for the infirm and chronically sick poor, and for children

Delhi Durbar Elephants
State elephants of the Maharajah of Gwalior superbly decorated for the Delhi Durbar

The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Norwood Builder, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " A wild-eyed

King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. 27th November 1903
Students working underground at an unknown depth at King Edward VII mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Tortoiseshell Persians
Two Persian cats, one tortoiseshell and one tortoiseshell-and-white, sit together. Date: 1903

The Haunted Wood C1903

USA, Alabama, Monroeville. Home of writers Truman Capote and Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, Old Courthouse, b.1903, interior

Ewell Epileptic Colony, Epsom, Surrey
Lime Villa at the Ewell Epileptic Colony, Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey. The colony, opened in 1903 by the London County Council, was later known as Ewell Mental Hospital and then as St Ebbas Hospital

Union Workhouse, Bagthorpe, Nottingham
Front entrance of the Nottingham Union Workhouse at Bagthorpe, Nottingham, with staff seated outside. Designed by Arthur Marshall

This cost a pretty figure by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively in her underwear while examining a string of pearls. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

George Gissing
GEORGE GISSING George Robert Gissing, English novelist

Buffalo Bills Wild West
Promotional postcard for Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show and Congress of Rough Riders of the World featuring the Union Jack flag and the Stars and Stripes

1903-Trouble; 1930-Reliability: The Motor cars wonderful ad
Six photographs illustrating the development of the motor car over a period of 27 years starting with the old Siddeley of 1903 next to its latest descendant of the time

Corry / Vanity Fair 1877
MONTAGU WILLIAM LOWRY CORRY BARON ROWTON Statesman and philanthropist, Disraelis private secretary

Vladimir Horowitz / Hrand
VLADIMIR HOROWITZ American pianist, born in Russia

Douglas-Home / Alec
SIR ALEC DOUGLAS-HOME British Prime Minister (Conservative) 1963-4

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"Step back in time to the year 1903, a remarkable era filled with significant events and notable figures. The RMS Carpathia sails through stormy seas, forever etched in history for its heroic rescue of Titanic survivors just nine years later. In Britain, a game of bowls brings communities together, showcasing the spirit of camaraderie that still resonates today. Pope Pius X dons his majestic tiara, symbolizing his influential reign as head of the Catholic Church during this pivotal year. Meanwhile, Marie Curie's groundbreaking research paves the way for scientific discoveries that would shape our understanding of radioactivity. Whipps Cross Hospital stands tall in Essex, providing essential healthcare services to those in need. The GWR Milnes-Daimler omnibus takes to the streets, revolutionizing public transportation and offering convenience like never before. At the Imperial Institute in London, knowledge is celebrated and shared among scholars from around the world. In an iconic photograph captured circa 1903, Roosevelt and Muir stand side by side—a testament to their dedication towards preserving nature's wonders for future generations. Welsh women road builders showcase their strength and resilience as they contribute to South Wales' infrastructure development. The Connel Ferry Bridge connects communities over turbulent waters—an engineering marvel that fosters unity amidst challenging circumstances. Another glimpse into Pope Pius X's life reveals his profound influence on millions worldwide through faith and leadership. Lastly, George Gissing's timeless portrait from 1895 reminds us of literary brilliance that transcends time—his works continue to captivate readers even decades later. " Note.