Victorian Mourning Jewelry: Wearable memorials that contained the hair of the deceased, 1750-1900
Victorian Mourning Jewelry: Wearable memorials that contained the hair of the deceased, 1750-1900 A gold and black mourning brooch with a plait of the deceased’s hair under glass. Victorian mourning jewelry was popular during the late 1800s and was used…
Victorian London in Color Photos: Bringing the Late 19th Century to Life
Victorian London in Color Photos: Bringing the Late 19th Century to Life In Queen Victoria’s reign, England reigned as the world’s undisputed superpower. London, its beating heart, pulsed with the energy of a thriving metropolis. Magnificent palaces and towering structures…
Victorian Slums Revealed: Haunting Photos of Everyday Life in Victorian England
Victorian Slums Revealed: Haunting Photos of Everyday Life in Victorian England Victorian Slums Revealed: Haunting Photos of Everyday Life in Victorian England In the late 19th century, England was known for its wealth, but not everyone shared in its prosperity….
Haunting pictures of Londoners sheltering in the Underground during World War II, 1940-1941
Haunting pictures of Londoners sheltering in the Underground during World War II, 1940-1941 During the Second World War, Londoners of all classes flocked to Underground platforms to keep themselves safe from the destruction that was being wrought above the ground…
20 photographies incroyables de la France prises par Robert Capa pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.sn
Robert Capa était l’un des photographes de guerre les plus éminents au monde. Au début de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Capa était à New York, après avoir quitté Paris pour chercher du travail et échapper aux persécutions nazies. Pendant la guerre, Capa fut…
31 Amazing Photos of the London Underground From the 1950s and 1960s
Here is an amazing photo collection that shows underground system in London from between the 1950s and 1960s. 1. London Underground rat-catchers with their net and ferrets, ca. 1950. 2. A group of women cleaning one of London’s underground tunnels, 1952….
32 Black and White Photos of Cornwall in the Early 1970s
Cornwall is a historic county and ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognized as one of the Celtic nations, and is the homeland of the Cornish people. Cornwall is bordered to the north and west by the Atlantic…
Vintage photos show how glamorous the old days of train travel used to be, 1900s-1940s
At the beginning of the 1900s, leisure travel in general was something experienced exclusively by the wealthy and elite population. In the early-to-mid-20th century, trains were steadily a popular way to get around. Through these vintage photos, we can see…
Remembering the Miniskirt: A Glimpse into 1960s Miniskirt Fashion and Feminine Rebellion
In the swinging decade of the 1960s, a revolution was underway. The miniskirt, an audacious and provocative garment, burst onto the fashion scene, captivating women and challenging societal norms. With its hemline daringly rising above the knee, the miniskirt became…
When London parks used sheep as natural lawnmowers, 1926-1938
A flock of sheep head down the Kingsway in London. 1926. In the 1920s and 1930s, sheep were routinely introduced into London parks to keep the grass under control and reduce mowing costs. Shepherds competed for the privilege of grazing…