1911 Collection (page 3)

Lunar Eclipse
The Moon in eclipse

TAMARA KARSAVINA (1885-1978). Russian ballerina, in the ballet, Petrushka, by Igor Stravinksy, 1911

Sidney Street Siege
Troops in the streets of Stepney, deployed against alleged Russian anarchists in the Siege of Sidney Street Date: 1911

Badger hunters outside Plough Inn, Pyecombe, Sussex

The first aerial post in England
The first aerial postman receiving the first bag of mail for carriage by airship: Mr Hamel signing the official receipt

Admiralty Arch
The Arch which separates Trafalgar Square from the Mall and the approach to Buckingham Palace

Ws Gilbert / Sambourne
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan, satirised for his love of the sea and sailing

Corner View of Harrods
The elegant facade of Harrods is matched by the elegance of its customers

Mahler (Colour)
GUSTAV MAHLER Austrian musician

Australia / Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia

Reading woman, 1911. Creator: Corinth, Lovis (1858-1925)
Reading woman, 1911. Private Collection

Strap-hangers - London Underground District line
Strap-hangers : So popular is Londons underground that often there are not enough seats : for the convenience of those standing, straps are thoughtfully provided. Date: 1911

Map of Hawaii, Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas
Map of Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Ocean and the surrounding areas. 1911

Blackfriars Bridge, London. Looking north to south over the River Thames. Blackfriars Bridge opened 19 November 1769 (the first bridge) and then the current bridge opened 6 November 1869

Cookery School, 1911 (b / w photo)
5990770 Cookery School, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cookery School, 1911)

Broxbourne Mill and Stream, the Old Mill and Meadows Site Lee Valley Park, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. A mill stood here for 900 years before being destroyed by fire on 1 October 1949. Date: 1911

Zeppelin LZ-9 Schwaben Airship Flying in 1911 Date: 1911

Blue-Black Fox, 1911. Found in the collection of Von der Heydt Museum, Wuppertal

The Village, Great Waltham, Essex
The Village, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, near Broomfield, Essex, England. Date: 1911

All-Red Route at the Festival of Empire, 1911
A diagram of the All-Red Route at the Festival of Empire, opened on 12th May 1911 by King George V and Queen Mary. The route was essentially an electric railway line laid down at a cost of 90

View east from South Road at Saffron Walden station. Left running line. Branch train in head shunt adjacent to coaling stage, centre right

Lenin Giving A Speech
Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov Lenin (1870-1924), Giving A Speech. Detail from an illustration by Valentin Aleksandrovich Serov (1865-1911)

Bartlett Cycle Champion
C H Bartlett, British cycle champion of the 50-mile contest. Date: 1911

Public schoolboys at Tidworth Pennings camp
Boys enjoying the camp bath at Tidworth Pennings camp on Salisbury Plain, where four thousand public schoolboys of the Junior Division of the Officers Training Corps were put through their paces by

Marie Curie, caricature
Marie Curie. Caricature of the Polish chemist Marie Curie (1867-1934), holding a round bottomed flask. Curie is known for her pioneering early work with radioactivity

Ballet Petrouschka. Vaslav Nijinsky
Ballet Petrouschka, music by Igor Stravinsky (1911). Illustration by Georges Lepape with the dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. Art Deco. Drawing

Suffragette W. S. P. U Pinner Constance Lytton
Suffragette W.S.P.U Pinner Constance Lytton. The Pinner, Middlesex, branch of the Womens Social and Political Union, captioned on reverse, W.S.P.U Garden Party given by Mr. & Mrs

King George V hunting tigers in Nepal
King George V, tiger shooting during his visit to India for the Durbar celebrations, the King went to Nepal for big game shooting

Pinocchio -- father in wheelchair
Pinocchio -- He constructed an elegant little wheel chair in which he could take his father out on fine days. Date: 1911

Trade catalogue for copper moulds with tin lining 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing round fluted copper moulds with tin inside. Date: 1911

Maharaja of Cooch Behar, Vanity Fair
SHRI SIR NRIPENDRA NARAYAN, Maharaja of Cooch Behar (1862-1911) seen here in the dismounted review order uniform of a British officer of the 6th (Prince of Wales s) Bengal Cavalry

King George V shooting Tigers in India from a howdah - 1911. Date: 1911

Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes
The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes, assembled for the Coronation Durbar held in Delhi in December, 1911 to proclaim the new Emperor and Empress of India, King George V and Queen Mary. Date: 1911

Looking north-west from loading bank to goods shed and goods enquiry office at Saffron Walden Station. Cattle wagon and vent van in cattle dock

HMS Thunderer at Dagenham, Essex
HMS Thunderer (launched 1911) was the third Orion-class battleship built for the Royal Navy and the last vessel to be constructed by Thames Ironworks

Marie Curie, Polish-French physicist
Marie Curie (1867-1934, nee Marya Sklodowska), Polish-French physicist. With her husband Pierre, she isolated the radioactive elements polonium and radium in 1898

Marie and Pierre Curie, French physicists
Marie and Pierre Curie. Marie Curie (1867-1934, nee Marya Sklodowska), was born in Poland. In 1891 she became a student at the Sorbonne university in Paris, France

WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N. C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island
WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island

President Tafts antitrust policies cartooned, 1911
Cartoon about antitrust actions of Attorney General Wickersham and President Taft, 1911. Digitally colored woodcut

Festival of Empire - Crystal Palace
The Festival of Empire - held at Crystal Palace, Sydenham May to October 1911. In the foreground is a sponsored kiosk, providing visitors with Lemco & Oxo meat extract products

Robert Falcon Scott - at the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912) - who lost his life in an ill-fated race to be the first person to reach the South Pole

Newtown & Llanidloes Union Workhouse, Caersws, Wales
A view of the Newtown and Llanidloes Union Workhouse at Caersws, Montgomeryshire (now Powys), Wales. The building, designed by Thomas Penson of Oswestry, opened in 1840

Childrens Ward, Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children in cots and nurses in a ward of the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London). The hospital was opened in 1893 as a fever hospital by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Neanderthal Man
An illustration of Neanderthal man 500, 000 years ago based on a skeleton found at La Chapelle-aux-Saints in 1908. It had been proven since then that man was by no means in the gorilla stage

Queen Mary, c. 1911
Photographic portrait of Queen Mary, previously Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), pictured c.1911, wearing robes of the Order of the Garter

Sir Robert Baden-Powell, 1911
Illustrated portrait of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (1857-1941), the English soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts, pictured in his Chief Scout uniform, 1911

Crew of RMS Olympic
The crew of RMS Olympic in dress uniform including Captain Edward Smith (centre with white beard). Four of these men, including Captain Smith

Washing Board
A photograph demonstrating the use of a scrubbing board in a tub during washday in the early 20th century

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In the year 1911, a time of great change and diverse events unfolded. The world witnessed the rise of capitalism, symbolized by the iconic Capitalist Pyramid that showcased wealth distribution. Meanwhile, American socialists rallied for equality with their powerful poster advocating for a fairer society. Amidst this backdrop, Sherlock Holmes delved into his detective work while occasionally slipping into moments of reverie, pondering life's mysteries. In an unexpected twist, a dachshund choir had a dress rehearsal, showcasing their adorable talents to captivated audiences. The majestic RMS Olympic sailed across oceans under the White Star Line flag, carrying passengers on unforgettable journeys. Simultaneously in Spain, Alcazar Tejedor left behind his artistic legacy as he bid farewell to the world in 1911. Leamington Spa flourished as a vibrant town during this era; its charm and beauty attracting visitors from far and wide. Cid Officers took on new roles as dockers - adapting to changing times and embracing different professions. A garden guide demonstrated expertise by delicately extracting weeds from meticulously maintained lawns - ensuring nature's splendor remained untarnished. A chromolithograph devotional card featuring The Virgin Mary brought solace and comfort to those seeking spiritual guidance. Winston Churchill made history at Sidney Street Siege in East London - displaying courage amidst chaos and leading with conviction. The suffrage movement gained momentum with Votes For Women posters spreading across America in 1911 - marking an important step towards gender equality. Meanwhile, Marie Curie continued her groundbreaking scientific research that would forever shape our understanding of radioactivity and earn her well-deserved recognition throughout history. As we reflect upon the year 1911 through these intriguing hints scattered across various realms of human endeavor – politics, artistry, exploration – we are reminded of how each moment shapes our collective narrative and propels us forward into an ever-evolving future.