1905 Collection (#2)

The Main Street of Dove Holes, Derbyshire, 1913
Photograph of the main street of Dove Holes, near Buxton in Derbyshire, pictured in 1913. Between 1905 and 1913 a quarter of the village population, about 250 people, emigrated to Canada

Plumstead Common Road, showing (on the right, with the clock tower), the newly opened " Links" (1904) branch of the Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society, still a " Co-Op" today

Montmartre / Restaurant
Chez la Mere Catherine a notable cafe on the place du Tertre, founded in 1793 and still going strong a hundred years later

Munich Bierkeller C1905
The Hofbrauhaus-Saal, Munchen

Eastbourne / Parade 1905
Eastbourne, Sussex: The Parade

Corner of Baker Street and Dorset Street, Marylebone, London
National Westminster Bank building on the corner of Baker Street and Dorset Street, Marylebone, London. Date: circa 1905

Charing Cross Hospital, Agar Street, London
Charing Cross Hospital, Agar Street, near the Strand, London (now Charing Cross Police Station). Date: circa 1905

Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, USA. Date: circa 1905

Agricultural Show, Penistone, Sheffield, England
Agricultural Show, Penistone, Sheffield, near Barnsley, Yorkshire, England. Showing the mills in full operation. Date: 1905

Cambrian Colliery, Clydach Vale, Glamorgan
Cambrian Colliery, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy, near Porth, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1905

Portrait of Andrew Carnegie seated in a library
Vintage American history photo of Andrew Carnegie seated in a library. By Frances Benjamin Johnston, April 1905

Maryport, Cumbria - Flimby
Flimby, Borough of Allerdale, Maryport, Cumbria. Date: 1905

East Croydon Railway Station Date: 1905

LCC-LFB Old Kent Road fire station, SE London
Built by the London County Council, Old Kent Road fire station was located at 306-308 Old Kent Road, SE1. The station closed in 1969 when the new station was opened on the opposite side of the road

ADS: BATHROOM, 1905. Advertisement for Standard porcelain enameled baths and one-piece lavatories. Line engraving, English, 1905

LONDON: FOG, c1905. Alvin Langdon Coburns photograph Portland Place, c1905, showing a hansom cab in winter fog on Portland Place in the fashionable Marylebone area of central London

Tregwynt Mansion, near Granston, West Wales
Tregwynt Mansion, a Georgian house near Granston and Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, viewed from the south. The house belonged to the Harries family for many generations

Union Workhouse, Wokingham, Berkshire
The Wokingham Union workhouse, Berkshire. The workhouse, opened in 1850 on Barkham Road, Wokingham, later became Wokingham Hospital

Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Illustration and opening verses of In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse, written by George R Sims in 1877

Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hampshire
The Training Ship Mercury was established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare. The ship, a barque previously named Illova, was originally moored at Binstead on the Isle of Wight

Interior of Nelsons flagship, H. M. S. Victory at Trafalgar
This is a sectional drawing of the interior of H.M.S. Victory, Nelsons flagship. It shows how the Victory was fought at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Cowboy Versus Horse
A typical cowboy, gallopping madly across the desert on his horse

Canterbury Cathedral: viewed from across the fields

Maesycrugiau Manor, Carmarthen, Wales with its balustraded terrace, designed by Arnold Mitchell

Elgar out Walking
EDWARD ELGAR Postcard, Circa 1905

Advert, William Teacher & Sons, Whisky, Scotland
Advert for William Teacher & Sons, Scotch Whisky Distillers, Blenders and Exporters, Ardmore Distillery, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 1905

Sheffield University - Portraits of Edward VI and Alexandra
Sheffield University - Inset portraits of Edward VI and Alexandra who opened the University in July, 1905. Date: 1905

Marylebone Road and Baker Street, Marylebone, London
View of Marylebone Road and Baker Street, Marylebone, London. circa 1905

Albert Ward, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, West London
Scene in Albert Ward, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, West London, with doctors, nurses and patients. circa 1905

Waldorf Theatre, London
Promotional postcard for the Waldorf Theatre, London. Designed by the well known theatre architect W. G. R. Sprague it originally opened in 1905 as the Waldorf Theatre

Custom House and Post Office, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Date: 1905

Railway Station, Tilehurst, Berkshire
Railway Station, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, England. Great Western Railway Date: 1905

A whale and three fish (representing Japan) eating Russian sailors for dinner. Woodcut, c1905, by Kiyochika Kobayashi
RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1905. A whale and three fish (representing Japan) eating Russian sailors for dinner. Woodcut, c1905, by Kiyochika Kobayashi

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pump
First introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich, SE London, in 1899, by 1907 twenty-one Fire Kings were in operational use around the country, including the London Fire Brigade

Scotland / Loudon Hill
Loudon Hill and the railway viaduct, which was built in 1905, but sadly deemed to be unsafe and demolished i 1986. The hill itself was a Roman camp, Ayreshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Russo-Japanese treaty at Portsmouth NH, 1905
President Theodore Roosevelt presiding over the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905. Hand-colored halftone illustration

Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948
In 1947 Christian Dior (1905-1957) created a sensational collection labelled the New Look. His designs centred around gowns with an 18 inch waist, which focused attention on the bust and hips

Le Chat Noir / 1905
Le CAVEAU DU CHAT NOIR (the Cellar of the Black Cat) a celebrated Montmartre night spot

Woolwich Barracks C1905
An illustration of the Woolwich Barracks, with two canons in the foreground

Bristol Temple Meads
The concourse of TEMPLE MEADS station and the splendid facade of the entrance hall

Holt Station, 1905
A view of Holt station in Wiltshire, showing the Beavens Tannery outing waiting for the train to Portsmouth on 4th July 1905

Bristol / Bridge 1905
Bristol: a view of the bridge

Sikh Temple, Amritsar
SIKH TEMPLE, AMRITSAR Interior of the Golden Temple

Greta Garbo / Nino Za
GRETA GARBO Swedish-American film actress: a caricature

Bournville / Village 1905
Bournville Village, Birmingham: homes for Cadburys workers

Shrimping Hunstanton
A group of children shrimping among the Boulders on the beach at Hunstanton, Norfolk

Woman & Aspidistra Photo
A woman in an enormous hat festooned with plumes & fabric sits in the garden outside her door. She rests her arm upon a small, 3 legged table on which stands an aspidistra in a pot

Lewisham Clock Tower
One pram, one horse-drawn cart - there isn t much of a traffic problem at Lewisham Clock Tower !

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"Capturing the Essence of 1905: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step back in time to the bustling streets of New York City in 1905, where the iconic Flatiron Building stood tall and proud. Edward Steichen's photograph immortalizes this architectural marvel, transporting us to an era filled with promise and innovation. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Aberdovey, beachgoers enjoyed sun-kissed days by the sea in 1905. The carefree atmosphere is palpable as families frolic on sandy shores, creating timeless memories amidst nature's beauty. In Russia, Felix Dzerzhinsky emerged as a prominent figure during this period. His influence would shape history as he laid the foundation for what would become one of the most powerful secret police organizations in modern times. Across artistic realms, English composer Edward Elgar composed his enchanting musical score for "Salut D'Amour. " This masterpiece continues to captivate audiences today with its emotive melodies that transcend time. For those seeking a taste of luxury and indulgence, Old Orkney Whiskey offered a refined experience like no other. Its smooth flavors transported connoisseurs back to an age when craftsmanship was revered above all else. As global boundaries shifted, a map printed in 1905 showcased America's interest in far-flung lands such as the Philippines. This artifact serves as a reminder of how exploration and colonization shaped our world during this transformative era. Closer to home, Barry Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd advertised their wares from Kirkcaldy—a testament to Scotland's rich industrial heritage that thrived during this period of progress and growth. Louis Wain's whimsical illustration featuring cats joyfully riding in a dog cart brings levity and charm into our narrative—an endearing snapshot capturing society's fascination with animals even then.