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Wilson Collection

Background imageWilson Collection: Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Sledging, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageWilson Collection: Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Background imageWilson Collection: The first Tay Bridge from the south, Scotland, 1900

The first Tay Bridge from the south, Scotland, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900)

Background imageWilson Collection: Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageWilson Collection: Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913)

Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913). Doctor and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912)

Background imageWilson Collection: Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Robert Falcon Scott

Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Robert Falcon Scott
Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Three pyramid tents camped near Beardmore Glacier and Mount Wild: two figures can be seen sketching on the sledge

Background imageWilson Collection: Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913)

Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912)

Background imageWilson Collection: JJ Thomson, British nuclear physicist, 1898

JJ Thomson, British nuclear physicist, 1898. Joseph John Thomson (1856-1940), the discoverer of the electron, with his students at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge

Background imageWilson Collection: Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). Creator: Edward Wilson

Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). Creator: Edward Wilson
Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). View of seals in Antarctica by Dr Edward Wilson, a member of Robert Falcon Scotts doomed expedition to the South Pole

Background imageWilson Collection: A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageWilson Collection: Grange-Over-Sands, c1896. Artist: Gilbert Wilson

Grange-Over-Sands, c1896. Artist: Gilbert Wilson
Grange-Over-Sands, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageWilson Collection: Lord Fisher of Kilverstone, British Naval Commander, First World War, 1914. Artist: Haines

Lord Fisher of Kilverstone, British Naval Commander, First World War, 1914. Artist: Haines
Lord Fisher of Kilverstone, British Naval Commander, First World War, 1914. Fisher (1841-1920) was Admiral of the Fleet. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Background imageWilson Collection: The Martyr of the Solway, 1871, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

The Martyr of the Solway, 1871, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Martyr of the Solway, 1871, (c1902). After a painting in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. Margaret Wilson (c1667-1685), a young Scottish Presbyterian

Background imageWilson Collection: At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Background imageWilson Collection: Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)

Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)
Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Bowers, Wilson, Scott. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

Background imageWilson Collection: Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. c1910s, (1913). Artist: Emery Walker

Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. c1910s, (1913). Artist: Emery Walker
Edward A. Wilson, B.A. M.B. c1910s, (1913). Doctor, painter and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole

Background imageWilson Collection: Amy Johnson, pilot, c1930s (1936)

Amy Johnson, pilot, c1930s (1936)
Amy Johnson, British aviator, c1920s-c1930s (1936). Johnson created a new record for a solo flight from London to Cape Town, completing the trip in 4 days, 6 hours and 54 minutes

Background imageWilson Collection: Dreadnoughts and hydroplane, British Grand Fleet, North Sea, First World War, 1914

Dreadnoughts and hydroplane, British Grand Fleet, North Sea, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Background imageWilson Collection: Inverary Castle, western Scotland, 1900. Artist: GW Wilson and Company

Inverary Castle, western Scotland, 1900. Artist: GW Wilson and Company
Inverary Castle, western Scotland, 1900. The seat of the Chief the southern branch of the Clan Campbell, the Duke of Argyll

Background imageWilson Collection: Studio portrait of young chimney sweeps, c1870. Creator: J. N. Wilson

Studio portrait of young chimney sweeps, c1870. Creator: J. N. Wilson
Studio portrait of young chimney sweeps, c1870

Background imageWilson Collection: Scene from the new farce of 'The Slow Man', at the Adelphi Theatre, 1854. Creator: T. H. Wilson

Scene from the new farce of "The Slow Man", at the Adelphi Theatre, 1854. Creator: T. H. Wilson
Scene from the new farce of "The Slow Man", at the Adelphi Theatre, 1854. London stage show....the extraordinary scene in Mr

Background imageWilson Collection: The King of Denmark dining on board the 'Cygnus', 1854. Creator: T. H. Wilson

The King of Denmark dining on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Creator: T. H. Wilson
The King of Denmark dining on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Opening of the British-built Royal Danish Railway by Frederick VII, King of Denmark

Background imageWilson Collection: Dr. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, 1912, (c1920). Creator: Pach Bros

Dr. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, 1912, (c1920). Creator: Pach Bros
Dr. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, 1912, (c1920). Portrait of Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), President of the United States during World War I

Background imageWilson Collection: The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913)

The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913). A snow cairn with cross on top marks the tent in which expedition leader Captain Robert Scott

Background imageWilson Collection: St. Fillans Games, 1845, (1946). Creator: Unknown

St. Fillans Games, 1845, (1946). Creator: Unknown
St. Fillans Games, 1845, (1946). Traditional highland games taking place near the village of St Fillans in Scotland. The St

Background imageWilson Collection: Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Public research university founded in 1853 with money donated by Sir Samuel Wilson. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Background imageWilson Collection: The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Creator: Unknown

The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Scene in the Palace of Westminster in London, during the final term of the Marquis of Salisbury as prime minister (1886-1892)

Background imageWilson Collection: Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901)

Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901). British Conservative statesman Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) was elected Tory MP for Maidstone in 1837

Background imageWilson Collection: The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade... rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885, (1901)

The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade... rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885, (1901)
The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885, (1901)

Background imageWilson Collection: The Ship Aground public house, Wolseley Street, Bermondsey, London, c1875

The Ship Aground public house, Wolseley Street, Bermondsey, London, c1875

Background imageWilson Collection: The Death of Harold, 1902

The Death of Harold, 1902. Death of King Harold, Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1864). Harold II (c1022-1066) was nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor

Background imageWilson Collection: The queen leaving Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, 1886, (1900)

The queen leaving Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, 1886, (1900). Queen Victoria leaves one of the royal residences. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV

Background imageWilson Collection: The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 1848, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen

The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 1848, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 1848, (1900). Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900). (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageWilson Collection: Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson

Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Hereward the Wake, Anglo-Saxon rebel, attacking Peterborough Abbey, 1070 (early 20th century)

Background imageWilson Collection: Cricket at Moulsey Hurst, 1780, (1912)

Cricket at Moulsey Hurst, 1780, (1912)
Cricket at Moulsey Hurst, Surrey, 1780 (1912). Moulsey Hurst is located in what is now West Molesey, Surrey on the south bank of the River Thames above Molesey Lock

Background imageWilson Collection: Queen Victoria investing Abdul Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, with the order of the Garter, 1867

Queen Victoria investing Abdul Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, with the order of the Garter, 1867. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Background imageWilson Collection: Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, 1900

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, 1900. The third son of Queen Victoria, Prince Arthur (1850-1942) married Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle

Background imageWilson Collection: Sher Ali Khan, Emir of Afghanistan, (1900)

Sher Ali Khan, Emir of Afghanistan, (1900). Sher Ali Khan (1824-1879) was the ruler of Afghanistan when the Second Anglo-Afghan War broke out in 1878

Background imageWilson Collection: The dash with the colours, Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879, (1900)

The dash with the colours, Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879, (1900)
The dash with the colours, Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, South Africa, 22 January 1879, (1900). Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV

Background imageWilson Collection: The Shah of Persia presenting his suit to Queen Victoria at Windsor, mid-late 19th century

The Shah of Persia presenting his suit to Queen Victoria at Windsor, mid-late 19th century. A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company)

Background imageWilson Collection: The Castle of Wartburg, 1900

The Castle of Wartburg, 1900. Wartburg Castle overlooks the town of Eisenach in Thuringia, Germany. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Background imageWilson Collection: Unidentified standing figures: woman, her folded arms leaning on back of chair... 1890

Unidentified standing figures: woman, her folded arms leaning on back of chair... 1890. Creator: J. N. Wilson
Unidentified standing figures: woman, her folded arms leaning on back of chair, and young man, probably her son, left hand on book, 1890

Background imageWilson Collection: James Falconer Wilson of Iowa, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown

James Falconer Wilson of Iowa, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. J.J. Wilson, between 1855 and 1865. [Lawyer and politician]

Background imageWilson Collection: James Falconer Wilson of Iowa, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

James Falconer Wilson of Iowa, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Wilson, Hon. James Falconer of Iowa, between 1865 and 1880. Delegate to Democratic Nat. Convention in Baltimore in 1860. [Lawyer and politician]

Background imageWilson Collection: Pitcher, 1825 / 46. Creator: R. & W. Wilson

Pitcher, 1825 / 46. Creator: R. & W. Wilson
Pitcher, 1825/46

Background imageWilson Collection: Plantation Scene; Folks All Home, 1865-1874. Creator: J. N. Wilson

Plantation Scene; Folks All Home, 1865-1874. Creator: J. N. Wilson
A stereograph titled " Plantation Scene; Folks All Home" printed by J. N. Wilson of Savannah, Georgia. The albumen prints depicts six (6)

Background imageWilson Collection: Landscape, n. d. Creator: R. G. Wilson

Landscape, n. d. Creator: R. G. Wilson
Landscape, n.d

Background imageWilson Collection: Portrait of Jacob Wilson (1799-1882) Last Birmingham Town Crier, 1868-69

Portrait of Jacob Wilson (1799-1882) Last Birmingham Town Crier, 1868-69



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