Harmsworth Bros Collection

The Right Hon. Lord Northcliffe, c1890, (1911). Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922) a British newspaper and publishing magnate

En Route To The Outdoor Studio, 1901. Creator: Unknown
En Route To The Outdoor Studio, 1901. Transporting a large photographic plate. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Camera In The Workshop - Showing The Size Of The Plate Holder, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Camera In The Workshop - Showing The Size Of The Plate Holder, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lady Clerks Tabulating the American Census Returns, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lady Clerks Tabulating the American Census Returns, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

The Tsars Public House Is By No Means An Attractive Lounge, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Tsars Public House Is By No Means An Attractive Lounge, 1901. Nikolai II Aleksandrovich (1868-1918) was Tsar at this time. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

Rope Screen Used For Protection While Pressing Explosive Gun-Cotton, 1901. Creator: Unknown
This Rope Screen Is Used For Protection While Pressing The Explosive Gun-Cotton At The Cordite Works, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Shaft Leading To The Entrance Of The Blackwall Tunnel, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Shaft Leading To The Entrance Of The Blackwall Tunnel Which Was Constructed By The London County Council At A Cost Of £ 869, 476, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

A Fishy Steed! - A Black Sea-Bass - weight 363 pounds, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Fishy Steed! - A Black Sea-Bass - weight 363 pounds, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

The Diving Tank At Portsmouth Where Divers Are Trained, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Diving Tank At Portsmouth Where Divers Are Trained, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Manx Fishermans Daughter, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Manx Fishermans Daughter, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

A Special Goods Train Takes It On The Rails, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Special Goods Train Takes It On The Rails, 1901. Transporting a large photographic plate. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Discovery Under Full Sail, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The " Discovery" Under Full Sail, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

The English Vessel, Discovery, On The Stocks, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The English Vessel, " Discovery", On The Stocks, 1901. The last traditional wooden three-masted barque to be built in the United Kingdom. Built by the Dundee Shipbuilders Company

How Bread Is Delivered In Paris, 1901. Creator: Unknown
How Bread Is Delivered In Paris, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

There Are No Poison Scares In The Dominions Of The Tsar, 1901 Creator: Unknown
There Are No Poison Scares In The Dominions Of The Tsar. The Government Analyst Tests All The Liquor During Its Manufacture, 1901. Nikolai II Aleksandrovich (1868-1918) was Tsar at this time

This Is The Interior Of One Of The Tsars Distilleries. 1901. Creator: Unknown
This Is The Interior Of One Of The Tsars Distilleries. 1901. Nikolai II Aleksandrovich (1868-1918) was Tsar at this time. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Meridian of Greenwich, From Which All Measurements of Time Are Made, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Meridian of Greenwich, From Which All Measurements Are Made In Astronomy, Navigation, And Geography, Passes Exactly Through The Middle Of The Transit Room Here Shown Open, 1901

Ambrogio The Brigand, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Ambrogio The Brigand, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lord Avebury Has Lately Taken To Golf, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lord Avebury Has Lately Taken To Golf, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Street in St. Ives After A Visit From A Flood, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Street in St. Ives After A Visit From A Flood, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Removing Debris Brought Down By A Flood At St. Ives, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Removing Debris Brought Down By A Flood At St. Ives, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Clarendon Road, Southsea, After A Thunderstorm, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Clarendon Road, Southsea, After A Thunderstorm, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lord Salisbury, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lord Salisbury, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lord Salisbury and Li Hung Chang, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lord Salisbury and Li Hung Chang, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Focussing The Gigantic Camera For Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Focussing The Gigantic Camera For Work, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Loading The Camera On A Van For Removal, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Loading The Camera On A Van For Removal, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Lord Northcliffe - The Famous Journalists Favourite Portrait, c1925. Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, (1865-1922), Lord Northcliffe, British newspaper and publishing magnate

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"Harmsworth Bros: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the late 19th and early 20th centuries with Harmsworth Bros, a collection of captivating images that offer a unique window into history. Led by The Right Hon. Lord Northcliffe, this renowned group made significant contributions during their era. One intriguing photograph from c1890 showcases Lord Northcliffe himself, exuding an air of authority and influence. Another snapshot takes us en route to the outdoor studio in 1901, its creator unknown but capturing the essence of adventure and creativity. Intriguing glimpses into various industries emerge through these photographs. Witness the camera in the workshop, revealing the size of plate holders used for capturing moments frozen in time. Lady clerks diligently tabulate American census returns, showcasing women's growing role in data processing during this period. The Tsars Public House may not be visually appealing as depicted in another image from 1901; however, it offers insight into social spaces frequented by locals at that time. A rope screen used for protection while pressing explosive gun-cotton reminds us of dangerous yet necessary practices undertaken by workers. Delve further into transportation marvels with an image depicting the shaft leading to Blackwall Tunnel—a testament to engineering prowess at work. Meanwhile, a colossal black sea-bass weighing a staggering 363 pounds showcases nature's wonders beneath our seas. Explore diverse occupations captured within these frames—divers trained at Portsmouth's diving tank honing their skills underwater or a Manx fisherman's daughter proudly representing her heritage amidst coastal life. Witness industrial progress as special goods trains traverse railways carrying essential cargo—an emblematic symbol of commerce and connectivity during this transformative era. Lastly, behold The Discovery under full sail—a majestic vessel embodying exploration and scientific advancement on daring expeditions across vast oceans. Harmsworth Bros' collection encapsulates both ordinary moments and extraordinary achievements from the turn of the century.