Victoria Collection (#100)

Barkly Street, Ararat, Victoria, Australia Date: 1950s

Victoria Home for Invalid Children, Margate
The garden of the Victoria Home for Invalid Children. Several of the inmates, some with crutches or other walking aids, can be seen. Date: circa 1920

Miss Mabel Love
Mabel Love (1874-1953), popular actress and professional beauty posing in a signed photograph, Date: 1929

Kavanaghs journey, Relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny
Scenes from Thomas Henry Kavanaghs (1821-1882) perilous journey leading to the Relief of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross

Helena Victoria, Princess of Schleswig-Holstein (1870-1948), daughter of Princess Helena & Prince Christian, grandaughter of Queen Victoria. Date: 1890

Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Queen Victoria
Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside. Queen Victoria House was originally used as a receiving home for new arrivals but later became a training home for girls emigrating to Canada or Australia

Naik Darwan Sing Negi in Great War Deeds, WW1
Naik Darwan Sing Negi of the Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army, leading round the traverses at Festubert on the Western Front, winning the Victoria Cross for his bravery

Anglo-Belgian war memorial unveiled, 1920
The unveiling of the Anglo-Belgian War Memorial on the Victoria Embankment, London, on 12th October 1920, the fifth anniversary of the shooting of Edith Cavell in Brussels

MS&L Victoria Pier Railway Station, Hull, Yorkshire, . Hull Corporation Pier Station - Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway. Date: 1960s

Tilly Whim Caves, Swanage, Dorset
Tilly Whim Caves, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, near Poole, Dorset, England. Taken from the PS Victoria Date: 1930s

Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg (1887-1969). Queen consort of King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1906-1931). Portrait of 1927. LASZLO, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937). Oil on canvas. SPAIN

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Victoria Falls
Black and white lantern Slide of Victoria Falls - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection

Diamond Jubilee - Princess Louise and Empress Frederick
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Black and white lantern slide of a horse drawn carriage carrying Princess Louise and Empress Frederick through large crowds and Green Park

Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain (1887 - 1969), Queen of Spain as the wife of King Alfonso XIII. She was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom;

Lance-Corporal O Leary wins a Victoria Cross
Irish soldier Michael John O Leary outstrips the rest of his assault party at great speed and reaches a German barricade, killing all five of a machine gun crew before they have a chance to turn

Leach and Hogan win the Victoria Cross
An illustration by Fortunino Matania (based on a report in the Manchester Guardian newspaper) showing how Lieutenant James Leach

King George V and Queen Mary walking down aisle
King George V and Queen Mary entering St. Pauls Cathedral for a special service on the occasion of their Silver Wedding in July 1918

Millbank Tower under construction, London SW1
Millbank Tower under construction in March 1961, London SW1. Originally known as Vickers Tower, it was completed in 1963. It is located opposite LFB Headquarters. Date: 1961

Prince and Princess of Wales with their five children
Prince and Princess of Wales, (futhure King Edward VII of Britain and Queen Alexandra consort), with their children, two oldest boys Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale

Queen Victoria with her great-grandchild
Queen Victoria was particularly fond of her great-grandchildren and liked nothing more than to have them about her. This photograph taken at Osborne House, Isle of Wight

Lance-Sergeant Douglas Belcher V. C
Lance-Sergeant Douglas Belcher of the London Rifle Brigade, the first Territorial, other than an officer to receive the Victoria Cross in the First World War

St Georges College Scout Troop, Kingston, Jamaica
Group photo, St Georges College Scout Troop, Kingston, Jamaica. They were the winners of McGraths Cup, the Commissioners Cup and the Victoria League Flag in 1915. Date: 1915

Cpt Francis Grenfell VC (9th Lancers) - Retrieving the guns
The Taking of the Guns. Captain Francis Grenfell of the 9th Lancers retrieving the guns of 119th Battery Royal Field Artillery at Audregnies, during the Battle of Mons, 24th August 1914

Young Private, 6th Battalion (City of London Rifles), WW1
Head and shoulders miniature portrait of a young Private, possibly of the 6th Battalion (City of London Rifles), by Alice James, RMS RWA (fl. 1887-1930)

Lady Victoria Pery, female aviation enthusiasat, WW1
A page of photographs of Lady Victoria Pery (later Brady), whose enthusiasm for aviation saw her loop the loop with Gustav Hamel at Hendon aerodrome and accompany Mr Grahame-White on flights

Prince Ernst August of Hanover as a baby, WW1
Ernest Augustus, Prince of Hanover (19141987). son of the Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia, Duchess of Brunswick (only daughter and youngest child of Kaiser Wilhelm II)

Marriage of Victoria Stanley and Neil Primrose
Portraits of Lady Victoria Stanley, daughter of the 17th Earl of Derby and he Hon. Neil Primrose (1882-1917), son of Lord Rosebery, at the time of their engagement. Date: 1915

Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887
Queen Victoria passing under the screen after the thanksgiving service in Westminister Abbey, London. 21 June 1887

Miss Muriel Perry, Soldiers Free Buffet at Victoria Station
Miss Muriel Perry, the capable quartermaster of the Sailors and Soldiers Free Buffet at Victoria Station during the First World War, where 200, 000 men were fed at a cost of one penny per head

Victoria Station, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1890s

Victoire Conroy
Victoria Maria Louisa Conroy Hanmer, Lady Hanmer (12 August 1819 9 February 1866), often known as Victoire Conroy, youngest daughter of Sir John Conroy

Jemadar Mir Dast, WW1
Jemadar Mir Dast V.C. (1874 - 1945), soldier and Victoria Cross winner in the British Indian Army. During the First World War Dast was a Jemadar in the 55th Cokes Rifles (Frontier Force)

British soldiers decorated with VCs, WW1
Three British soldiers who were decorated with the Victoria Cross on the Western Front in France during World War One. They are, from left to right, Captain J. J

Victoria Childrens Home, Formby, Lancashire
Boys, perhaps in cub scouts uniform, at the Victoria Home opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1897 at Andrews Lane, Formby, near Liverpool. Date: 1920s

Vita Sackville-West
Following her marriage to diplomat Harold Nicolson, Vita Sackville-West leaves Knole Park for her honeymoon Date: 1 October 1913

Coronation Procession of Queen Victoria
The Coronation Procession of Queen Victoria from 28 June 1838, illustrated in the Correct Representations on the Occasion of Her Majestys Coronation consisting of two vast panels

Queen Victoria - standing portrait
A standing photographic portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901), taken in 1887 Date: 1887

Queen Victoria with Albert and five children
Queen Victoria, her husband Prince Consort Albert and their five children (left to right: Alfred, Albert Edward, Alice, Baby Helena, Victoria) - from a painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Queen Victoria - Portrait at age 18
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) - Portrait at age 18 Date: 1838

Queen Victorias Royal Family, 1880
Queen Victoria and some of the Royal Family, pictured in 1880: Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (1819 -1904). Prince Alfred Affie, (1844-1900, later Duke of Edinburgh)

A suffragette advertising a votes for women march from Victoria Embankment. Date: 1910s

First Royal Variety Show performance, 1912
The first Royal Variety Show performance, then known as the Command Performance, at the Palace Theatre in 1912.The royal box

Lady Alexandra and Lady Victoria Haig by Mme Yevonde
Lady Alexandra Henrietta Louisa Haig (1907-1997) and Lady Victoria Doris Rachel Haig (1908-1993) by Madame Yevonde. They were the two elder daughters of the late Field-Marshal Earl Haig. Date: 1929

Tatler front cover, Secret Gardens 1964
Front cover of The Tatler showing a little girl, Victoria Scott-Brown, sitting quietly in one of the gardens in Cadogan Street, London, wearing a Tana Lawn dress by Liberty. Date: 1964

Indian boy sitting on Victoria Regia water lily leaf
An Indian boy in Madras sitting on a Victoria Regia giant tropical water lily leaf, demonstrating its great strength. The leaf has taken on some water, but is staying afloat. Date: July 1914

British coin, Queen Victoria silver threepenny bit
British coin, a Queen Victoria silver threepenny bit. Date: 1891

The Last of the Royal Yacht - Victoria and Albert
Photograph of the Royal yacht, Victoria and Albert being broken up in Portsmouth Dockyard, being, now quite out of date. The yacht as it was three years before is shown in the top photograph

The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1915
Front cover illustration for the ILNs Christmas Number 1915, depicting a World War I soldier and Victoria Cross winner back at home from the front enjoying the admiration of his children

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"Victoria: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Majesty" In the enchanting darkness of a December night in 2016, two little blue penguins find solace on the rocks at St Kilda breakwater. Their silhouettes dance against the mesmerizing backdrop of Melbourne city lights, showcasing the captivating beauty of Victoria, Australia. This breathtaking image became a joint winner in the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021. Delving into history, we encounter Queen Victoria herself. Her reign marked an era of grandeur and influence that echoes through time. The intricate branches of her family tree in 1897 reveal a lineage intertwined with power and legacy. Venturing further back to the 1800s, we discover Victoria province in Australia—a land rich with stories waiting to be unveiled. From its vibrant cities to its serene landscapes, this region has witnessed countless tales unfold over centuries. The majestic Pipe Organ at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne stands as a testament to both artistry and devotion. Its resounding melodies have filled hearts with awe for generations. Shifting gears from music to aviation, we stumble upon Michael O'Leary's poster—an emblematic representation of ambition taking flight amidst Victorian skies. Returning our gaze to royalty once more, we find ourselves captivated by Queen Victoria's regal presence. Her grace and strength continue to inspire admiration even today. Across oceans lies another jewel named Victoria—the Fairmont Empress Hotel nestled within James Bay Inner Harbour on Vancouver Island. This architectural marvel invites visitors into a world where elegance meets natural splendor. Nature enthusiasts are drawn towards Wilsons Promontory National Park where wombats roam freely amidst breathtaking vistas—proof that harmony between wildlife and humans is possible even in Pacific lands like Victoria. Symbolism takes shape through the Royal Coat of Arms—a proud emblem representing heritage and tradition that resonates deeply within every corner of this remarkable place called Victoria.