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Victorian Collection (page 5)

Step back in time to the Victorian era, where heroism and bravery were celebrated

Background imageVictorian Collection: Osborne House J030057

Osborne House J030057
OSBORNE HOUSE, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. View towards the pavilion from the lower terrace

Background imageVictorian Collection: Osborne House K040211

Osborne House K040211
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. A view of the house with the fountain Geiss of bronze boy and swan

Background imageVictorian Collection: Ploughing J910039

Ploughing J910039
Reconstruction drawing of ploughing in Victorian times by Judith Dobie, English Heritage Graphics Team. Farming

Background imageVictorian Collection: Delph Locks

Delph Locks
A closely-spaced flight of narrow locks on the Stourbridge Canal. Known locally as " Nine Locks" although only eight now remain. IoE 217976

Background imageVictorian Collection: New Swindon, 1847

New Swindon, 1847
Lithograph of New Swindon in 1847 with broad gauge locomotive, Fire Brand, in foreground. Swindon Works can be seen to the right on the image, with the Railway Village to the left

Background imageVictorian Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100043

EyeUbiquitous_20100043
England, East Sussex, Brighton, Kemptown, Elevator between Marine Parade and the lower esplanade of AMdeira Drive. Lift exits into the Concorde 2 nightclub and music venue

Background imageVictorian Collection: Ferris Town in the snow, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Ferris Town in the snow, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view down both sides of Ferris Town towards Frances Street, in the snow. A horse and carriage is driving down the street and a few people are carefully walking on the pavements

Background imageVictorian Collection: Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view down the south side of Ferris Town, towards Frances Street. A number of children are standing in the street with delivery cart further down the road

Background imageVictorian Collection: Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th (?) July, 1894

Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th (?) July, 1894
Group of 29 miners posed underground at the 278 fathom level. The majority of the miners are wearing felt hats, either with the brim intact or with the brim removed

Background imageVictorian Collection: Hampton Court Bridge, Molesey LSC03_01_086

Hampton Court Bridge, Molesey LSC03_01_086
Hampton Court Bridge seen from the south bank of the River Thames, with the Castle Hotel to the left, and rowing boats in the foreground. Date range: 1875-1895. Molesey, Esher, Surrey

Background imageVictorian Collection: Antique map, Isle of Man 19th Century

Antique map, Isle of Man 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Isle of Man 19th Century with detail of Douglas

Background imageVictorian Collection: Henry Martins Home, Woodbury, Woodbury Point, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Henry Martins Home, Woodbury, Woodbury Point, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A front view of Henry Martins home, " Woodbury" at Woodbury Point on the River Fal. Note this is spelled as " Woodberry" on the original glass plate negative

Background imageVictorian Collection: Antique map, West Yorkshire, Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, 19th Century

Antique map, West Yorkshire, Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map, West Yorkshire, Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, Stafford, Leicester, Rutland, England. 19th Century

Background imageVictorian Collection: Antique map, Southampton, England, 19th Century

Antique map, Southampton, England, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map Southampton, , England, 19th Century

Background imageVictorian Collection: Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1904

Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1904
Shops and old post office opposite Holy Trinity Church, with two ladies standing in the road. Photographer: Probably Arthur William Jordan

Background imageVictorian Collection: The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California

The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California

Background imageVictorian Collection: Antique map of Switzerland in the 19th Century

Antique map of Switzerland in the 19th Century, 1873

Background imageVictorian Collection: Fitzalan Square OP13267

Fitzalan Square OP13267
Fitzalan Square, Sheffield. Horse-drawn taxis and electric trams photographed around 1900. Electric trams first started to run in Sheffield from 1899

Background imageVictorian Collection: Coverack harbour, Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. Late 1800s

Coverack harbour, Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. Late 1800s
The harbour at low tide with a two masted schooner alongside the harbour wall. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageVictorian Collection: Three men building a Cornish Mow. 1900

Three men building a Cornish Mow. 1900
Three men building a Cornish Mow (rick) in a field overlooking a Cornish estuary while the dog takes it easy. Probably on Rock side of the Camel estuary looking across the Camel river to the railway

Background imageVictorian Collection: Flooded street CC73_00433

Flooded street CC73_00433
Lake Street, New Hinksey, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Looking down the street during a flood with people standing outside their houses and two carts making their way down the road

Background imageVictorian Collection: DORE: LONDON: 1872. Newgate - Exercise Yard. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London

DORE: LONDON: 1872. Newgate - Exercise Yard. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

Background imageVictorian Collection: BOAT RACE, 1873. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Ready to start

BOAT RACE, 1873. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Ready to start

Background imageVictorian Collection: Balloonists CVS01_01_023

Balloonists CVS01_01_023
Tales of balloon flight. Intrepid balloonists Cecil Shadbolt (left) and Captain William Dale (right) posed in the basket of a gas balloon

Background imageVictorian Collection: Market Square, West Looe, Cornwall. Before 1892

Market Square, West Looe, Cornwall. Before 1892
A view of the market square in West Looe with the Cornish Arms public house on the left. Presumably photographed before 1892 when the inns license was withdrawn as an immoral house (West Briton)

Background imageVictorian Collection: Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893

Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893
" The stulls at 412 level", in 1893. About 30 feet wide, massive timbers of pitchpine about 18 inches square and 34 feet long were needed to support the very weak roof

Background imageVictorian Collection: Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Williams shaft headgear built in 1894. Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Background imageVictorian Collection: Blue Hills Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1893

Blue Hills Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1893
Group (or Pare) of 9 miners underground. A pare is a group of family members or friends recruited to work in the mines. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Background imageVictorian Collection: Court Cocking, St Ives, Cornwall. 1890

Court Cocking, St Ives, Cornwall. 1890
Four people on the steps flanking Court Cocking. Photographer: Edward Ashton

Background imageVictorian Collection: Skating in Hyde Park 64R_HYD_1850_S

Skating in Hyde Park 64R_HYD_1850_S
MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION. Hyde Park. Skating on the Serpentine, c.1850. Chiaroscuro woodcut in black and three colours

Background imageVictorian Collection: South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. September 1898

South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. September 1898
Student setting a fuse using a candle. In 1897 the Camborne School of Metalliferous Mining took over the north-east part of South Condurrow mine for training purposes

Background imageVictorian Collection: LCC-MFB Red Cross Street fire station and engine, London LFB150

LCC-MFB Red Cross Street fire station and engine, London LFB150
Red Cross Street fire station, City of London, built by the London County Council (LCC) and opened in 1900. It was one of four fire stations (plus a river station at Blackfriars)

Background imageVictorian Collection: Wharncliffe Viaduct Hanwell

Wharncliffe Viaduct Hanwell

Background imageVictorian Collection: Huntley & Palmers Factory, Reading, Berkshire : British firm of biscuit makers

Huntley & Palmers Factory, Reading, Berkshire : British firm of biscuit makers 1888

Background imageVictorian Collection: Dudley blast furnaces OP02658

Dudley blast furnaces OP02658
Blast furnace, Russells Hall, Dudley, West Midlands, 1859. Mr Mills, dilute albumen print. Mr Mills, otherwise unknown as a photographer, recorded the blast furnaces at Russells Hall, west of Dudley

Background imageVictorian Collection: Printed Jubilee Version of God Save The Queen, 1887

Printed Jubilee Version of God Save The Queen, 1887
Printed for St Swithuns Church as part of East Grinsteads Golden Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria Parish Records Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Par 348/7/22

Background imageVictorian Collection: Diamond Jubilee Poster for West Tarring, 1897

Diamond Jubilee Poster for West Tarring, 1897
Order of Proceeding for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Festival in the parish of West Tarring, West Sussex Parish Record Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Par 193/7/21

Background imageVictorian Collection: Newbury Jubilee Clock CC97_02767

Newbury Jubilee Clock CC97_02767
NEWBURY, Berkshire. The clock that commemorates the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria (1887) stands at the three-way junction of the London and Bath roads in the town

Background imageVictorian Collection: Maidenhead Railway Bridge CC97_02735

Maidenhead Railway Bridge CC97_02735
MAIDENHEAD, Berkshire. A view of the graceful arches of Brunels famous bridge as they cross the River Thames, seen here from the Berkshire riverbank

Background imageVictorian Collection: Victorian bathroom interior BL12335

Victorian bathroom interior BL12335
28 ASHLEY PLACE, Westminster, London. The bathroom, interior design by H and J Cooper. The image was commissioned by the lady of the house. Photographed by H Bedford Lemere in August 1893

Background imageVictorian Collection: Little Stoke Ferry CC72_01022

Little Stoke Ferry CC72_01022
CHOLSEY, Oxfordshire. The low flat ferry boat awaits the corn wagons that used to cross the River Thames at this point. There is also a passenger ferry moored alongside to transport people between

Background imageVictorian Collection: Great Exhibition in Hyde Park 1851 N110261

Great Exhibition in Hyde Park 1851 N110261
GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1851, Hyde Park, Westminster, London. Crystal Palace. Opening of the Great Exhibition. Interior etching by G Cruikshank. Proof engraving from the Mayson Beeton Collection

Background imageVictorian Collection: Windsor Castle CC41_00056

Windsor Castle CC41_00056
WINDSOR CASTLE, Berkshire. View from the junction of High Street and Peascod Street looking along Castle Hill with the statue of Queen Victoria in the foreground

Background imageVictorian Collection: Matthews - Caen Wood N110151

Matthews - Caen Wood N110151
KENWOOD HOUSE, Hampstead Lane, Highgate, London. " Caen Wood, Lord Mansfields" (1850) by C H MATTHEWS. Watercolour. MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION

Background imageVictorian Collection: Cirencester Holy Trinity CC57_00068

Cirencester Holy Trinity CC57_00068
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The church exterior from the north-west. Made from Forest Marble and with a stone roof

Background imageVictorian Collection: Cirencester Market Place CC57_00055

Cirencester Market Place CC57_00055
CIRENCESTER, Gloucestershire. Looking down the market place from the parish church of the capital of the Cotswolds. Showing the north side shop fronts with their awnings out over the pavement

Background imageVictorian Collection: The Fyfield Elm CC73_00468

The Fyfield Elm CC73_00468
FYFIELD, Oxfordshire. Looking towards the Elm tree immortalised in Matthew Arnolds poem The Scholar-Gypsy, first published in 1853, in the line To dance around the Fyfield elm in May

Background imageVictorian Collection: Putney Old Bridge CC41_00090

Putney Old Bridge CC41_00090
PUTNEY OLD BRIDGE, Putney, Greater London. Exterior view of the old timber bridge looking across river from Putney. This bridge, rebuilt in stone in 1884-6 was once a notorious place for duels



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Step back in time to the Victorian era, where heroism and bravery were celebrated. In a bustling city, a heroic fireman fearlessly rushes into a burning building to rescue a young girl trapped inside. His selflessness embodies the spirit of this remarkable era. Meanwhile, Billy The Rat Catcher roams the streets with his trusty companions, tirelessly working to rid neighborhoods of vermin. With his sharp wit and nimble fingers, he ensures that no rat is left uncaught. In Nottingham's Goose Fair, Arthur Spooner delights visitors with his mesmerizing tricks and illusions. The air is filled with laughter as children marvel at his sleight of hand and adults are transported into a world of wonder. Deep underground in Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall, miners toil away in dangerous conditions for hours on end. Their perseverance reflects the indomitable spirit of the Victorian workforce. Steep Street Bristol stands tall as an architectural masterpiece from this period. Its narrow lanes wind through history, revealing glimpses of life during these bygone times. The grandeur of St Pancras Hotel captivates all who enter its doors. With its opulent interiors and exquisite design, it symbolizes the elegance that defined Victorian luxury. Barnacles K970315 showcases intricate craftsmanship through delicate porcelain figurines adorning mantelpieces across England. These ornate pieces serve as reminders of an age when attention to detail was paramount. Crystal Palace CC97_01549 transports us to London's iconic exhibition hall where wonders from around the globe were showcased under one roof. It epitomizes Britain's thirst for knowledge and exploration during this transformative era. Queen Victoria herself graces our presence in 1897 D880039 - her regal poise capturing hearts worldwide as she reigns over an empire spanning continents and cultures alike. The Tower Bridge standing proudly next to the historic Tower of London (21766_20) reminds us of the architectural marvels that emerged during this period.