Year Collection (page 14)

Japan, c. 1912: Shishinden Hall in the Kyoto Palace, was used for new years audiance
6013067 Japan, c.1912: Shishinden Hall in the Kyoto Palace, was used for new years audiance, and other large ceremonies; The enthronement of the present emperor was held here at 1868

Snowdrops (engraving)
6010495 Snowdrops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowdrops. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1871).); © Look and Learn

California: San Diego, Hotel Del Coronado on San Diego Bay, one of Californias most favored all-year pleasure places
6024754 California: San Diego, Hotel Del Coronado on San Diego Bay, one of Californias most favored all-year pleasure places (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

California: Venice, a popular all-year round beach resort near Los Angeles (b / w photo)
6024747 California: Venice, a popular all-year round beach resort near Los Angeles (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice)

Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to
1038742 Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to the Members (engraving) by Green

View of a cone constructed in the year 1785 being conducted to its place in the Road of Cherbourg (engraving)
610019 View of a cone constructed in the year 1785 being conducted to its place in the Road of Cherbourg (engraving) by English School

Julia Pastrana (photo)
609993 Julia Pastrana (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julia Pastrana, born in Mexico)

A Guide to the Sights and Amusements of London, for the year 1844 (engraving)
609776 A Guide to the Sights and Amusements of London, for the year 1844 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Guide to the Sights and Amusements of London)

London almanack for the year of our Lord 1793 (engraving)
614183 London almanack for the year of our Lord 1793 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London almanack for the year of our Lord 1793)

After a Year of Indo-Chinese Exploration (b / w photo)
1042023 After a Year of Indo-Chinese Exploration (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a Year of Indo-Chinese Exploration)

Now is the Pilgrim Year Fair Autumns Charge, 1904 (oil on canvas)
692887 Now is the Pilgrim Year Fair Autumns Charge, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); 88x120 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

But Once a Year (chromolitho)
1045901 But Once a Year (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: But Once a Year. Illustration for The Graphic)

Sir Thomas Watson, MD, FRS (engraving)
1061306 Sir Thomas Watson, MD, FRS (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Watson, MD, FRS)

The old church of St Giles in the Fields, London, as it appeared in the year 1718 (engraving)
586757 The old church of St Giles in the Fields, London, as it appeared in the year 1718 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Strand, London, prior to its improvement in the year 1810; plan of the area (engraving)
585005 The Strand, London, prior to its improvement in the year 1810; plan of the area (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand, London)

Lambeth Marsh as it appeared about the year 1670 (engraving)
606767 Lambeth Marsh as it appeared about the year 1670 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Marsh as it appeared about the year 1670)

Lady Mayoress of London in the year 1640 (engraving)
607210 Lady Mayoress of London in the year 1640 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Slingsby Bethell, Sheriff of London and Middlesex in the year 1680 (engraving)
607127 Slingsby Bethell, Sheriff of London and Middlesex in the year 1680 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slingsby Bethell)

Santa Claus with an umbrella (chromolitho)
730211 Santa Claus with an umbrella (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Claus with an umbrella)

The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562146 The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

February (engraving)
2780570 February (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: February. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

January (engraving)
2780569 January (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: January. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

The Seven Ages of Man (engraving)
2780558 The Seven Ages of Man (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Ages of Man)

Bath Pageant, Confirmation of the Citys Charter by Queen Elizabeth I, AD 1590 (colour litho)
2800614 Bath Pageant, Confirmation of the Citys Charter by Queen Elizabeth I, AD 1590 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath Pageant)

HMS Forward - Forward-class Scout Cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Forward, a Forward-class Scout Cruiser. Forward was built by Fairfield???s S.B. & E. at Govan, in 1904. The ship was in reserve for most of the first decade of her existence

Page from The Bystander reporting on the nature documentaries made by Strand Films under the supervision of Julian Huxley. The Birth of the Year followed animals in their early years. Date: 1938

Original Artwork - Christmas greetings from eight teddies
Original Artwork - Christmas greetings from eight teddy bears. Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Good Luck at School card design
Original Artwork - design for a Good Luck at School greetings card with a boy and a girl in new school uniform and a cat wearing a matching school tie! Date: circa 1937

Happy Family gift card - Little boy and parcel with tag
Happy Family gift card - Little boy holding up a small square Christmas parcel with a gift tag. Date: circa 1937

Happy Family gift card - Little boy and stocking
Happy Family gift card - Little boy looking into his striped Christmas stocking. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Manufacturer of ladies bloomers Date: 20th century

The Birth of the Year, Evelyn Spice film
Zoo shots from the film The Birth of the Year, dealing with young life, directed by Evelyn Spice, produced by Stuart Legg, from Strand Films, an English documentary film company

HMS Hermes, Highflyer-class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes, a Highflyer-class protected cruiser, before conversion to an experimental seaplane carrier / tender

Betty Beryl in A E Smiths Revue, All Bluff, now in 20th year of tour. Date: early 20th century

Poster advertising the NSPCC, Diamond Jubilee Year Appeal - In 60 years the NSPCC has come to the rescue of 5.5 million children - please help us, if you can. Date: circa 1944

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, Almanack 1869 - Puss in Boots, Christmas Pantomime Date: 1869

Pantomime, Puss in Boots, Aquarium, Great Yarmouth, produced by Ernest E Norris, direct from the Elephant and Castle Theatre, London Date: early 20th century

Crystal Palace interior - Christmas and New Year greetings Date: late 19th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Piece of Cake
The Caption is A piece of cake. This latter was an RAF expresssion for an easy fight. Through the window can be seen an aeroplane. This was the year of the Battle of Britain

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Whether you ve gone
Comic cards were much brighter at this stage of the war when the end seemed to be in sight. The little girl is anticipating the return of her loved one whether you ve gone for a year or a day

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Swell
Clothes wee rationed from June 1941 wth a ration book supposedly sufficient for one new outfit a year. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

Christmas and New Year Greetings Card - Skiing Date: 1946

The labours of the XII months set out in new pictures and old proverbs. Illustration from the English Illustrated Magazine featuring a mummer arriving at a home on a cold December night while a

New Year
Bells ringing in the New Year and out with the Old. Artist: Annie French

Advert for Tatler Man Dolls, 1926 - designed and dressed in Paris Date: 1926

Christmas and New Year
An embossed New Year greeting postcard depicting a boy in tudor costume pulling along a young girl on a sledge in a winter scene. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: circa 1905

New Year party at the Hoxton Market Christian Mission and Ragged School in January 1924 given by C. P & Sons. A rather sinister Father Christmas holds the attention of a large number of children

York House Battersea
York House, on the spot now occupied by Prices Candle Factory, is supposed to have been built about the year 1475 by Lawrence Booth, Bishop of Durham, and by him annexed to the see of York

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"Reflecting on a Year of Triumphs and Trials: From the Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont to New Year Fireworks" As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks illuminate Funchal harbour in Madeira, Portugal. The vibrant display marks not only the beginning of a new year but also serves as a reminder of the battles fought throughout history. One such battle was the epic Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont during the Battle of Waterloo, where brave soldiers valiantly defended their post against overwhelming odds. In 1877, amidst political tensions, a serio-comic war map emerged, shedding light on global conflicts. This artistic portrayal captured both humor and tragedy that defined that year's events. Meanwhile, Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth - watched over fortunes being made and lost across nations. The launch of R. M. S Queen Mary in Clydebank marked an era-defining moment in September 1934. This magnificent ship symbolized progress and innovation as it set sail into uncharted waters. Similarly timeless is the tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne—a heartfelt melody that bridges past and present—reminding us to cherish old friendships. Inspired by Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we find ourselves immersed in tales from centuries ago—an enduring testament to human imagination and storytelling prowess. And yet, even ancient practices like Voodoo continue to intrigue us with its mysticism personified by Marie Laveau. Sports unite communities across time; thus did Yorkshire County Cricket Team captivate hearts in 1912 with their skillful play on green fields under clear skies. Likewise, Franklin D. Roosevelt's iconic image alongside his trusted companion Ilz reminds us how leaders can shape destinies through perseverance during challenging times.