1905 Collection (#5)

Midland Hotel Manchester
THE MIDLAND HOTEL, MANCHESTER a splendid hotel operated by the Midland Railway Date: circa 1905

Warrington Lodge (Colonnade Hotel), Maida Vale, London
Warrington Lodge (Colonnade Hotel), Maida Vale, West London. Date: circa 1905

The Queens Ward, Middlesex Hospital, London. Date: circa 1905

Shops at Caledonian Road, North London. Date: circa 1905

Wimpole Street, London W1, with Grohe, Watchmakers, on the right. circa 1905

SOROLLA, Joaqu�(1863-1923). Maria at the beach
SOROLLA, Joaqu� (1863-1923). Maria at the beach, Biarritz. 1905. Impressionism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Sorolla Museum

Birmingham General Hospital
A view of Birmingham General Hospital, founded in 1779. The institution, which was also a teaching hospital, moved to the Steelhouse Lane premises shown here in 1897. Date: circa 1905

Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship Mikasa - built in the UK
The Mikasa - a pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in the late 1890s, and was the only ship of her class

Design for wallpaper with peacock feathers
Design for wallpaper with stylised peacock feathers. Pencil and gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1905

Worcester Cathedral 1905
Worcester Cathedral Date: 1905

CIRCUS TRAIN from Barnum & Baileys Greatest Show on Earth, c. 1905

Wycombe Union Workhouse, Saunderton, Oxfordshire
The Wycombe Union workhouse at Saunderton, Oxfordshire. The building, designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt, was erected in 1843

Maidstone Union Workhouse, Coxheath, Kent
Entrance to the Maidstone Union workhouse. Designed by John Whichcord, it was erected in 1836 on Heath Road in Coxheath. The site later became Linton Hospital

Blandford Union Workhouse, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Distant view of Blandford Union workhouse, from Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset. A house at the left has a sign reading YNCA (or YMCA?)

Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire
A view of the Thame Union workhouse from one of its internal yards with the workhouse chapel in the background. Posed for the photographer are what appear to be the workhouse master (standing)

Combination Poorhouse, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire
Main building of the Kincardineshire Combination Poorhouse, opened in 1868 on Woodcot Brae, Stonehaven, north east Scotland. It later became Woodcot Hospital

Union Workhouse, Bedale, North Yorkshire
The Bedale Union workhouse, erected in 1839 at South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Two ladies in large hats converse in the foreground

Giant Machnow at Taylors Depository, Pimlico, London. Feodor Machnow, (Fyodor Makhnov) was born in 1878 at the village of Kostyuks in the Ukraine

Freak Show poster - Legless Woman
A poster for a freak show exhibit of a legless Englishwoman, Miss Gabriele The English Halfwoman. Postcard from Germany

A Game of Football in the Streets of London, c. 1314
Illustration of a game of football being played in the streets of London during the 14th century. Football of this time, played without rules in narrow medieval streets

Ravages of Alcohol
An illustration of how alcohol abuse affects the appearance and liver of a man through different stages of his life

London Horse Bus 1905
A London horse bus - Islington to Charing Cross

Pixies and Food
Five pixies come laden with food and crackers for the Christmas feast

Platform 8 at Paddington Station, 1905
Arrival of an Ocean Mail Special from Plymouth. Staff unload mail from carriages to horse drawn Royal Mail vans ready for delivery

Advert, John Beggs Scotch Whisky, Royal Lochnagar Distiller
Advert for John Beggs Scotch Whisky, Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Glenfield & Kennedy Ltd, Kilmarnock, Scotland
Advert for Glenfield & Kennedy Ltd, Kilmarnock, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Duncan, Flockhart & Co, Chemists, Edinburgh
Advert for Duncan, Flockhart & Co, Druggists, Chemists and Aerated Water Manufacturers, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Darvel, Scotland
Advert, Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Muslin and Lace Curtains, Darvel, East Ayrshire, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Guthrie & Wells, Stained Glass Windows, Glasgow
Advert for J & W Guthrie & Andrew Wells, Stained Glass Windows and Mosaics, West George Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Nicholas II and his family 1905
The latest family photograph taken at Tsarskoe Selo, of the Russian Royal Family in 1905. Date: February 1905

Advert for Boulton & Paul, Ltd, conservatories 1905
Advertisement for portable artistic wood and iron buildings. Date: 1905

Village Blacksmith
Village blacksmith at work at his forge. circa 1905

Morning at the flower market in Covent Garden, 1905
The interior of flower market at Covent Garden, 1905. The original caption in The Sphere reads "...People who go to the Opera are familiar with the drays laden with the most beautiful

Shepherds Bush Empire
An exterior view of the theatre in West London. Date: circa 1905

Deal / Kent / Beach & Pier
The beach and pier at Deal, Kent Date: circa 1905

Queens Park bandstand, NW London. Date: circa 1905

Market in Great Titchfield Street, London. Date: circa 1905

John Lewis, Oxford Street, London
John Lewis department store, Oxford Street, London. Date: circa 1905

Royal Oak pub, Porchester Road, Bayswater, London
Royal Oak pub, Porchester Road, Bayswater, West London, with Hope Brothers on the right. Date: circa 1905

Royal Oak pub, Bayswater, London
Royal Oak pub, Bayswater, West London, with Hope Brothers on the right. circa 1905

View of Savile Row, Mayfair, London. Date: circa 1905

View of Great Titchfield Street, London, on the corner of Langham Street, showing an aerial view of the street market. circa 1905

Two churches and a synagogue, Savannah, Georgia, USA. They are the First Presbyterian Church, the Synagogue, and the Wesley Memorial Church. Date: circa 1905

The Village, Mells, Somerset
The Village, Mells, Frome, near Radstock, Somerset, England. Date: 1905

The Village, Sleekburn, Northumberland
The Village, Sleekburn, Bedlington, Northumberland, England. Showing Shops & The Clayton Arms Date: 1905

The Village, Brampton, Cumbria, England. Date: 1905

The Town, East Grinstead, Sussex
The Town, East Grinstead, near Crawley/Tunbridge Wells, Sussex, England. Date: 1905

Hop Picking, Cranbrook, Kent
Hop Picking, Cranbrook, near Hartley, Kent, England. Homeward-Bound Londoners on their way to the Railway Station Date: 1905

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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.