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Lantern Collection

Background imageLantern Collection: Furling the Sails Victorian period

Furling the Sails Victorian period

Background imageLantern Collection: Fishermen in North Yorkshire, possibly Staithes or Whitby

Fishermen in North Yorkshire, possibly Staithes or Whitby - Victorian period

Background imageLantern Collection: Young fisherman, probably Staithes or Whitby area

Young fisherman, probably Staithes or Whitby area in Yorkshire - Victorian period

Background imageLantern Collection: Rotherham - Wellgate

Rotherham - Wellgate

Background imageLantern Collection: Staithes fishermen

Staithes fishermen

Background imageLantern Collection: Dinnington Main Colliery early 1900s

Dinnington Main Colliery early 1900s

Background imageLantern Collection: St. Albans Market Day possibly 1920s

St. Albans Market Day possibly 1920s

Background imageLantern Collection: Gilrs Blackberrying Victorian period

Gilrs Blackberrying Victorian period

Background imageLantern Collection: Jesus as Light of World

Jesus as Light of World
Jesus of Nazareth, religious leader of Jewish origin who preached Christianity, depicted here as The Light of the World, knocking at the door of the human soul

Background imageLantern Collection: TILLY LAMP

TILLY LAMP
A Model X 246 Storm Lantern Tilley Lamp. Date: 1960s

Background imageLantern Collection: Badger & Mole / Willow

Badger & Mole / Willow
Badger & Mole on their way to rescue the Toad: " Crossing the hall, they passed down one of the principal tunnels". Date: First published: 1908

Background imageLantern Collection: St Pauls Cathedral - Section through Wrens Dome

St Pauls Cathedral - Section through Wrens Dome
A section drawing through the dome of St Pauls Cathedral, the architectural masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren. The inner brick dome stands 218 ft from the floor of the cathedral

Background imageLantern Collection: Christmas Truce / 1914 / Ww1

Christmas Truce / 1914 / Ww1
A light of peace in the trenches on Christmas Eve as a German soldier approaches the British lines with a Christmas Tree and small paper lantern

Background imageLantern Collection: Group of three Welsh women in traditional costume

Group of three Welsh women in traditional costume Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLantern Collection: The Kino Cinema, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

The Kino Cinema, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Kino Cinema in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This was the towns first cinema. Cycle racks for the use of patrons were a feature. circa 1935

Background imageLantern Collection: Newcastle under Lyme High Street probably 1940s

Newcastle under Lyme High Street probably 1940s

Background imageLantern Collection: Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please

Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please
Columbine tickles a gloomy Pierrot with a peacock feather and asks him to Smile, Please!

Background imageLantern Collection: Coach and horses in the snow on a Christmas card

Coach and horses in the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLantern Collection: Gwrych Castle

Gwrych Castle
Lantern slide depicting Gwyrich Castle in Wales. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLantern Collection: Evesham Abbey, Worcestershire, England

Evesham Abbey, Worcestershire, England. Part of Box 2 Boswell Collection Series of Castles and Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Background imageLantern Collection: Trajan Column, Rome, base portion

Trajan Column, Rome, base portion
Black and white lantern slide capturing image of the cast of the base of Trajans Column inside the Victoria and Albert Museum Cast Court

Background imageLantern Collection: Smugglers Unload Goods

Smugglers Unload Goods
A band of smugglers unload their cargo of contraband into a secluded coastal cave, constantly checking for any nearby customs men

Background imageLantern Collection: Lantern Clock Tompion

Lantern Clock Tompion
Lantern clock by Thomas Tompion, the father of English clock-making

Background imageLantern Collection: Ashton-under-Lyne Market Hall early 1900s

Ashton-under-Lyne Market Hall early 1900s

Background imageLantern Collection: Urmston Station Road early 1900s

Urmston Station Road early 1900s

Background imageLantern Collection: High Street, Stockton on Tees, early 1900s

High Street, Stockton on Tees, early 1900s

Background imageLantern Collection: Fountains Abbey - View from the East - Ripon, North Yorkshir

Fountains Abbey - View from the East - Ripon, North Yorkshire. Part of Box 2 Boswell Collection Series of Castles and Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Background imageLantern Collection: Spain - The Alcazar Interior, Seville

Spain - The Alcazar Interior, Seville
Black and white lantern slide of royal palace, the Alcazar. Here, we can see the geometric patterns frequented by Muslim architecture in the interior arches

Background imageLantern Collection: Sydney, Australia - Map of Sydney and Port Jackson

Sydney, Australia - Map of Sydney and Port Jackson
Slide showing a map of Sydney and Port Jackson, with the areas of the city labelled.. Boswell Collection. Slide number 5. Sydney is the most populous city in Australia

Background imageLantern Collection: Blacksmith at work in his forge

Blacksmith at work in his forge
An elderly blacksmith hammering a horseshoe on his anvil. The owner of the horse awaiting a new set of shoes looks in at the window, while the blacksmiths cat scratches an ear on the work bench

Background imageLantern Collection: Tarot Card 9 - L Ermite (The Hermit)

Tarot Card 9 - L Ermite (The Hermit)

Background imageLantern Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern
Two owls standing with a lantern. Date: circa 1890

Background imageLantern Collection: Dom Luis Bridge Porto, Portugal

Dom Luis Bridge Porto, Portugal
Dom Luis Bridge over the River Douro, Portugal. Date: circa 1910

Background imageLantern Collection: Soho, London - 29 Romilly Street W1

Soho, London - 29 Romilly Street W1 - Kettners Restaurant (opened 1867, closed January 2016). Photographed at night. 1973

Background imageLantern Collection: Scenery of Devon - Chagford from the hills

Scenery of Devon - Chagford from the hills
Victorian Glass Lantern Slide from a series on the scenery of Devon - Chagford from the hills. Part of box 204 Boswell Collection; listed, Boswell Collection Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLantern Collection: Stagecoach and horses on an oval Christmas card

Stagecoach and horses on an oval Christmas card
Stagecoach and horses travelling through the snow at night on an oval Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLantern Collection: Spain and Portugal - Leiria, the Castle

Spain and Portugal - Leiria, the Castle - Castle on top of hill, trees and river in foreground. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain. Date: circa 1900

Background imageLantern Collection: South Melbourne Tramway Baths

South Melbourne Tramway Baths
Slide showing a black and white photograph of South Melbourne Tramway Baths in the city of Melbourne in Australia. Part of Box 100. Boswell Collection. Slide number 40. Date: circa 1890

Background imageLantern Collection: Embankment / Lantern Slide

Embankment / Lantern Slide
A woman walking along the Embankment on a rainy night with a full moon 1910

Background imageLantern Collection: Alfred ( Alfie ) Shrubb - Famous Long Distance Runner

Alfred ( Alfie ) Shrubb - Famous Long Distance Runner. He won all there was to win in long-distance running as is evident in this photograph

Background imageLantern Collection: Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
The magnificent cathedral at Ely, Cambridgeshire, known affectionately as the Ship of the Fens. The present cathedral was started by Abbot Simeon (1082-1094, brother of Walkelin)

Background imageLantern Collection: Portuguese Dance - O-Vira

Portuguese Dance - O-Vira
O-Vira - a traditional Potuguese dance (translates as The Turn ), also popular in former Portuguese territories in South America

Background imageLantern Collection: Ye Royal Oak - Pimlico, London

Ye Royal Oak - Pimlico, London
Ye Royal Oak - pub on Elizabeth Street, Eaton Square, Belgravia, Pimlico, London

Background imageLantern Collection: Cleopatras Needle / Slide

Cleopatras Needle / Slide
Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment by night

Background imageLantern Collection: Picture of a gin shop or dram shop

Picture of a gin shop or dram shop
Slide showing a picture of a very ornate spirit store or gin shop, called The Angel. Part of Box 366. Relates to the set of slides 2012.392 to 2012.402 Date: circa 1900

Background imageLantern Collection: Ship / Victory / Lantern Sli

Ship / Victory / Lantern Sli
Nelsons flagship moored in Portsmouth, circa 1895

Background imageLantern Collection: Morocco, North Africa - Street In Tangiers

Morocco, North Africa - Street In Tangiers - People in Street. Part of Box 171 Boswell Collection - Morocco. Date: circa 1900

Background imageLantern Collection: Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale

Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale - British Royalty, elder son of Edward VII (1864-1892), died of pneumonia aged 28. Part of Box 63 Boswell collection. Celebrities of the day



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