1912 Collection

STRAVINKSY: RITE OF SPRING. The last page of the score of the Rite of Spring, by Igor Stravinsky, 1912

Scottish Curling 1912
An exciting finish to a curling match in Scotland

DUCHAMP: NUDE DESC. 1912. Marcel Duchamp: Nu descendant un escalier, no. 2. Oil on canvas, 1912

Woodmen of the World Building, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Woodmen of the World Building, Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. It housed a fraternal benefit society operating as an insurance company. Date: circa 1912

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

Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens
Illustration showing the statue of Peter Pan, sculpted by Sir George Frampton and erected in Kensington Gardens, London, on 1 May 1912. Date: c.1920

Tortoise and Hare (Fol)
The Hare and the Tortoise Date: 1912

Grouse shoot 1912
Grouse shooting - men and their dogs on a Scottish moor

Captain Scott and his men at the South Pole, 1912
Photograph showing Captain Scott and his sledge team at the South Pole, 18th January 1912. Left to right, standing: Lt. Oates, Captain Scott, Petty Officer Evans. Seated, left to right: Lt

Shotley Bridge General Hospital, County Durham
Aerial view of Shotley Bridge Hospital, County Durham. It was originally opened by the Gateshead Union in 1912 as a TB sanatorium (far right of picture)

Dunster / Somerset 1912
Dunster, Somerset: model for Stancy Castle in Thomas Hardys novel A Laodicean Date: 1912

Cleethorpes / Pier 1912
Cleethorpes, Humberside (formerly north-east Lincolnshire): the pier

Titanic Leaves Belfast
The Titanic leaving Belfast, Ireland, for Southampton, England for its maiden voyage New York, USA. It was built in Belfast 1909-1911, and fitted and furnished there 1911-1912. Date: 2 April 1912

At the Start of the Cresta Run, St. Moritz, 1912
Photograph showing a member of the St. Moritz Tobogganing Club leaping onto his machine at the top of the Cresta Run, 1912. This famous course was first laid out in 1884

Grigori Rasputin in 1912
GRIGORI RASPUTIN Russian mystic and court favourite in 1912

Poster - White Star Line liners RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic
Poster for the White Star Line luxury liners RMS Titanic (which tragically sank after striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage on April 15, 1912) and RMS Olympic. Date: circa 1912

Hereford Bull & Cow 1912
A Hereford bull and cow in the farmyard. Date: 1912

Steiff limited edition 1912 Titanic teddy bear

National coal strike - demands of miners 1912
National coal strike, to secure a minimum wage that lasted from February to early April 1912. This table shows how the wages differ per day in Great Britain and Ireland during 1910, of boys, youths

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Phidias showing the Parthenon Frieze to his Friends, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema(8 January 1836 - 25 June 1912)

Sinking of the Titanic
Titanics stern in the air as the ship sinks in the North Atlantic, 1912. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration from eyewitness reports

Captain Berrys dachshunds in the park
A large number of dachshunds, one of them a rough coated specimen, are taken for a walk in the park. They belong to a Captain Berry of Queens Gate Terrace, South Kensington, London

Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket
1. The brass Thunderer whistle of HJ Pitman, 3rd Officer on the Titanic, with an inscribed label attached. 2. A Turkish Bath ticket

Olympics / 1912 / Pole Vault
Pole Vault: MS Wright, USA

Jim Callaghan / Labour Pm
JAMES CALLAGHAN LORD CALLAGHAN of CARDIFF Labour Party leader and British Prime Minister (1976-79)

Henry Ford and son Edsel in a 1905 Ford Model F
Henry Ford, the American motor manufacturer, with his son Edsel in a 1905 Ford Model F

New York / Brooklyn Bridge
New York: looking across Brooklyn Bridge towards the skyscrapers of Manhattan

Birmingham Snow Hill booking hall concourse, 1912
Between 1906 and 1912 the GWR took about re-designing and re-constructing the station. When it was completed it was a vision of Edwardian elegance. This image shows the station once completed

Birmingham Snow Hill Booking Office, 1912
Between 1906 and 1912 the GWR took about re-designing and re-constructing the station. When it was completed it was a vision of Edwardian elegance. This image shows the station once completed

TITANIC: FIRST CLASS TICKET. First class ticket for the Titanic held by the Reverand Stuart Holden, who never used the ticket because his wife became ill the day before the Titanic steamed off on its

TITANIC: MENU, 1912. Menu for third-class passengers on board the White Star liner Titanic, 14 April 1912, on the voyage which would end later that day when the ship sank after colliding with an

White Star Liner Titanic, . Date: 1912

Suffragette Hunger Strike Medal W. S. P. U
The W.S.P.U Hunger Strike medal presented to Grace Chappelow (1884-1971). This has two bars, indicating two imprisonments during which time, Grace was on hunger strike

Erich Honecker 1912 - 1994, German Communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from 1971 until 1989

Dressmakers workshop
Staff in the workroom of a dressmaker or outfitter. Clothes in various stages of completion are on dummies. The employees (all female apart from a solitary man with a tape measure around his neck)

Soldiers at Brynkinalt Colliery, 1912
Men of the 2nd Suffolk Regiment on duty at the Brynkinalt Colliery, Chirk. The soldiers (together with a contingent from the Shropshire Light Infantry and some police)

Talbot Car Advertisement, 1912
Advertisement for Talbots Invincible car, 1912. John Bull is shown centre, proudly telling Britannia that the car is All British. A British bulldog is shown standing at the wheel of the car

The Yorkshire County Cricket Team, 1912
Photograph showing 13 members of the Yorkshire County Cricket team for the 1912 season. Yorkshire were winners of the County Championship that year. Top row, left to right: Sir A.W

Titanic 2nd Class Deck
Colour illustration depicting the Second Class Promenade Deck of the ill-fated Titanic. Passengers can be seen sitting on steamer and deck chairs

Bram Stoker (Photo)
BRAM STOKER writer of Dracula etc

Titanic at Belfast
Thess Titanic leaving Bairds Works, Belfast

Ellen Terry / Kent Home
Dame ELLEN ALICE TERRY English actresss home, Small Hythe, near Tenterden, Kent Date: 1912

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photograph of Captain Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer, in his cold weather clothing and skis, Antarctica, 1912

Captain Oates Dies
The young Captain Oates leaves Captain Scotts tent in a blizzard on the return trip from the South Pole and is never seen again

Pheasant shoot 1912
PHEASANT - covert shooting. A good bag of pheasant and a few brace of hare into the bargain

Politics / Nationalism
Britannia guards our coasts, protecting a typical English family

Anna Pavlova (1881 - 1931), Russian ballet dancer as the Dying Swan in a performance of Swan Lake'. Date: 1912

RMS Titanic, England. Date: 1912

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"1912: A Year of Art, Adventure, and Tragedy" In the world of art, Marcel Duchamp's groundbreaking masterpiece "Nu descendant un escalier" captivated audiences with its avant-garde depiction of a nude figure descending a staircase. Painted in 1912, this iconic work challenged traditional notions of representation and marked a turning point in the history of modern art. Meanwhile, at Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham, dedicated doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to provide care for patients in need. Their selfless efforts exemplified the compassion and dedication that defined healthcare professionals during this era. On the seas, the RMS Carpathia sailed proudly as one of the most luxurious ocean liners of its time. Built in 1903, it would later gain fame for its heroic role in rescuing survivors from the ill-fated Titanic disaster just two years after our chosen year. The world also witnessed Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary composition "Rite of Spring. " The last page of its score symbolized an audacious departure from conventional musical structures and ignited controversy upon its premiere. This daring piece forever changed classical music. Sports enthusiasts embraced Scottish Curling as they skillfully slid stones across icy surfaces amidst breathtaking landscapes. The precision and strategy required showcased both physical prowess and mental acuity. While plans were being drafted for grand projects like the Titanic blueprint – an engineering marvel meant to redefine luxury travel – children found solace in Kensington Gardens' Peter Pan statue. Inspired by J. M. Barrie's beloved character, this enchanting sculpture brought joy to young hearts throughout 1912. Amidst all these cultural milestones, nature beckoned adventurers towards new frontiers. Captain Scott led his brave men on an arduous journey to reach the South Pole—a testament to human resilience against harsh conditions and their unwavering pursuit of discovery. Back on land at Cleethorpes Pier in 1912, families and friends gathered to enjoy the simple pleasures of seaside amusement.