King John

King John 1899

4.90

Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.

1899

Queen Victoria's Last Visit to Ireland

Queen Victoria's Last Visit to Ireland 1900

10.00

"This is the last ceremonious public appearance of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. The picture was taken in Phoenix Park, Dublin, April 4th, 1900, and shows the Queen in an open carriage, being cheered by thousands of people, as she passes through an arch of welcome."

1900

Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House

Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House 1897

2.50

Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds of Clarence House.

1897

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race 1899

1

"An interesting picture of the great inter-collegiate eight-oared boat race of 1899. The picture is taken from the judge's boat, and shows the start and first part of the race."

1899

Naval Guns Firing at Colenso

Naval Guns Firing at Colenso 1899

1

Close shot of 4.7" naval gun pointing to the left with group of British naval ratings standing around it. The gun fires and the men run up to reload, the begin to pull the gun forward.

1899

Repairing the Broken Bridge at Frere

Repairing the Broken Bridge at Frere 1899

1

British officers (Royal Engineers) supervising repair work on a bridge at Frere, spanning the Blaauw Krantz River, South Africa, during the Boer War.

1899