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Editorial Striking “Bellingham” bridge set to light up HS2’s gateway into Birmingham
Editorial Open letters to Lord Curzon on famines and land assessments in India : Dutt, Romesh Chunder, 1848-1909.
Editorial DE CURZON, about 1876?1882.
Editorial Mission Post. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is where the Mission sustained what may almost be called a state of siege for several months. They were under constant fire from the Jong, and on the occasion of the first fight at Kha-Ru-La, w...
Editorial Chutens near Rinchingong. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Dec 1903. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(16).
Editorial Image in Debung Monastery [Drepung]. Detail of a large carved seated figure. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Sep 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(52).
Editorial Khamba Jong. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Jul 1903. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(6).
Editorial Assheton, first Viscount Curzon, and his mare Maria, 1771 Oil on canvas R. F.1973-94.
Editorial Assheton, first Viscount Curzon, and his mare Maria, 1771 Oil on canvas R. F.1973-94.
Editorial Cup with cover and stand (one of a pair).
Editorial The Ana Sagar, Ajmer. c. 1902. The Ana Sagar, Ajmer (in process of restoration). View of the pavilions built by Shah Jahan on the bund of the Ana Sagar. Restoration was undertaken on the direction of Curzon. Originally published/produced in c. 1902. ....
Editorial Li Hung Chang at Hatfield. August 1896. Li Hung Chang at Hatfield, August 1896 (Foreign Office Group). Chinese delegation with Lord Salisbury: 'Lo Feng-loh; Lord Li; Li Ching-sou; Marquis of Salisbury, KG; Li Hung Chang; Rt Hon G. Curzon, MP; Hon F. Be...
Editorial The Dasra Durbar of H.H. Krishna Raja Wodeyar Bahadur III [Bangalore]. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of Mysore' Album. 1890s. Source: Photo 430/41(48).
Editorial Udaipur Palace and lake. The maharajah's palace in the middle of a lake. Moghul architecture. . Curzon Collection: 'Views in Meywar'. 1890s. Source: Photo 430/46(13).
Editorial Maddatura. Curzon Collection: 'Autumn Tour of H.E. Lord Curzo. 1900. Maddatura. The Forest Triumphal Arch. View looking along the road towards the triumphal arch, which reads: 'The Forest Department Greets Your Excellencies'. With tree houses above the...
Editorial Assheton, first Viscount Curzon, and his mare Maria, 1771 Oil on canvas R. F.1973-94.
Editorial Badula & Head monk under the Tashi Lama [Khamba Dzong]. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The Abbot was sent by the Tashi Lama to meet the Mission. He was a very placid tempered individual, and said he did not know why he had been sent on this wo...
Editorial Entrance to Nachung. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Sep 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(54).
Editorial Going round Sanchi Tope. Lord Curzon and his entourage inspecting the stupa. Curzon Collection: 'HE Lord Curzon's first tour in India, 1899'. 28 Nov. 1899. Photograph. Source: Photo 430/17(26). Language: English.
Editorial The Char Minar [Hyderabad]. A view looking across a tank towards the towers of the Char Minar. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of the Visit of H.E. Lord Curzon of Kedleston Viceroy of India to H.H. the Nizam's Dominions April 1902'. c. 1902. Photograph. S...
Editorial The Viceregal party. Mar-Apr 1902. The Viceregal party at the Residency [Hyderabad]. Formally posed group portrait of Lord Curzon's party, photographed on the Residency verandah. The sitters are identified beneath the print as follows: [front row, seat...
Editorial Chow-mahela palace [Hyderabad]. A view looking across the garden and tank towards one of the buildings of the Chaumahalla Palace. The Char Minar visile can be seen in the right background. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of the Visit of H.E. Lord Curzon o...
Editorial View from Left Training Bund. Completing Spans Nos 2 & 3, [Curzon Bridge construction, Allahabad]. The Curzon Bridge over the River Ganges at Allahabad. Allahabad-Fyzabad Railway. c.May 1905. Source: Photo 430/58/(80).
Editorial Debung [Drepung] Monastery. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This vast building, the largest and richest Monastery in Tibet, is situated in an embayment amongst the hills, about four miles outside Lhasa...'. . 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Sep 19...
Editorial A view of the Taj Mahal, Agra, taken from the garden. Curzon Collection: Ceylon, India. India, 1880s. Source: Photo 430/5(24).
Editorial Bridge below Phema. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is a view of a cantilever bridge over the Mo-chu, where one reaches the valley a few miles before arriving at Chumbi'. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Dec 1903. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x18...
Editorial Faluknuma Palace [Hyderabad]. A general view of the main fa?ade of Falaknuma Palace. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of the Visit of H.E. Lord Curzon of Kedleston Viceroy of India to H.H. the Nizam's Dominions April 1902'. c. 1902. Photograph. Source: Ph...
Editorial A group of Engineers who built the Curzon Bridge, Allahabad. Formal group pose in a garden. Sitters named from left: 'Mr R.R. Gales, FCHM, Inst CE, Engineer-in-Chief; Mr L.F. Jackson, Assistant Engineer; Mr R.A. Delanougerede, Executive Engineer; Mr S....
Editorial Yamdoktso [Lake]. General view of the lake. . 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Jul 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(34).
Editorial Jubilee Town Hall [Trivandrum]. Curzon Collection: Album of South Indian views. c. 1900. Source: Photo 430/45(8). Language: English.
Editorial Retainers' Review at the Delhi Durbar: state elephants marching past the Viceregal dais. Curzon Collection: 'Retainer's Review, Delhi, 1903'. 7 Jan. 1903. Photograph. Source: Photo 430/12(1).
Editorial In Sera Monastery. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Sep 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(60).
Editorial The Defence of Seringapatam. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of Mysore' Album. 1890s. Source: Photo 430/41(32).
Editorial Lord & Lady Curzon's party. Mar-Apr, 1902. Their Excellencies Lord & Lady Curzon's party with H.H. the Nizam, Chow Mahila Palace [Hyderabad]. Formally posed group portrait on a terrace of the Chaumahalla Palace. The sitters are identified beneath the p...
Editorial Chow-mahela palace [Hyderabad]. A view looking across the garden and tank towards one of the buildings of the Chaumahalla Palace, with the Char Minar in the right background. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of the Visit of H.E. Lord Curzon of Kedleston Vi...
Editorial Khamba Jong. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is the name of the Fort, which is surrounded by a small village. It was the first place in Tibet visited by the Mission, and where the negotiations commenced...These Jongs or Castles are scattere...
Editorial The Potola at Sunset, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(79).
Editorial Stairway to Potola, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(72).
Editorial The Palace, Mysore. A view looking across the palace courtyard towards the Dasara Hall, with a function in progress. The courtyard is crowded with mounted state troops and other officials. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of Mysore' Album. 1890s. Photograp...
Editorial The source of the Teesta, [Sikkim]. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This glacier, named the Phu-chung-phu glacier, is situated to the south of the Clolamo Lakes in the north of Sikhim, and is one of the most beautiful glaciers in the country'. '...
Editorial Two more prisoners (same offence as foregoing); for giving aid to travellers in Tibet. Tibet (Curzon collection.). c.Sep 1904. Source: Photo 430/53.(88).
Editorial The entrance gate [Pargo Kaling] from inside, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(64).
Editorial The Nepalese representative in Lhasa. Portrait of Captain Jit Bahadur and his wife and family. Tibet (Curzon collection.). c.Sep 1904. Source: Photo 430/53.(86).
Editorial Everest from Khamba Jong (telephoto). Distant view of snowy peaks. Reproduced in Tibet and Lhasa where the caption reads: 'This view is one taken with a telephoto lens from a distance of ninety-one miles. Everest stands up well, and even at this distan...
Editorial Yamdoktso [Lake]. General view of the lake. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Jul 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(36).
Editorial Lord and Lady Curzon. Sir Hugh Shakespear Barnes Collection: Loose Print. India, 1902. Lord and Lady Curzon and party posing with dead tiger beneath shooting platform near Nekonda, Warangal district, Hyderabad. Image taken from Sir Hugh Shakespear Bar...
Editorial The Canning Club, [Oxford], Midsummer, 1879. Curzon Collection: Album of miscellaneous portraits of Curzon before and after his Viceroyalty. 1879. photograph. Source: Photo 430/67(4). Language: English.
Editorial Photograph of Tower of Victory, Chitor Fort. Curzon Collection: 'His Excellency the Viceroy's tour in Rajputana, November, 1902. c. 1902. Source: Photo 430/20/(88).
Editorial Cochin. Curzon Collection: 'Autumn Tour of H.E. Lord Curzo. 1900. Cochin. The Residency. Image taken from Curzon Collection: 'Autumn Tour of H.E. Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India. 1900'. Originally published/produced in...
Editorial The Chinese Ambam, [Lhasa]. Portrait of the Chinese Resident at Lhasa on horseback. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(85).
Editorial The Public Offices, Bangalore. A general view of the main fa?ade, with an equestrian statue of Sir Mark Cubbon on the right . Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of Mysore' Album. 1890s. Photograph. Source: Photo 430/41(4). Language: English.
Editorial Khyber chiefs and Khans. [Khyber Chiefs & Khans with Captain Tucker, Political Officer in Jamrood Fort.]. Curzon Collection: 'Afghan War 1878-79. Peshawur Valley Field Force. J. Burke'. 1878. Photograph. Source: Photo 430/2(26). Language: English.
Editorial View in Lhasa. View of the 'Ling-Kor', or sacred road, seen in Print 70. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(80).
Editorial Lhasa. Street scene looking towards Jowo Khang [Jokang]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(66).
Editorial A map of Persia, Afghanistan & Beluchistan. Persia. Afghanistan & Beluchistan. Compiled under the supervision of Hon. G. Curzon. M.P., by Wm J Turner F.R.G.S. 1891 Intell: Div: No. 885. [London,] Intell: Div: W.O. 1892. Source: Maps 51140.(23.). Langua...
Editorial Mission Post. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is where the Mission sustained what may almost be called a state of siege for several months. They were under constant fire from the Jong, and on the occasion of the first fight at Kha-Ru-La, w...
Editorial An interior view of Durbar Hall Palace, Bangalore, furnished in European style. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of Mysore' Album. 1890s. Photograph. Source: Photo 430/41(49). Language: English.
Editorial Portrait of a Kurd in gala dress at the village of K?shk, Turkey, 1893. Curzon Collection: Album Of Armenian And Turkish views and portraits. 1893. Source: Photo 430/7(14).
Editorial The European Durbar at the Marriage [of the Maharaja of Mysore]. A formal group portrait with Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar and his bride Maharani Pratap Bai seated beneath the canopy in the durbar hall, with European and Indian officials gathered round...
Editorial Bhuj. Curzon Collection: 'Autumn Tour of H.E. Lord Curzo. 1900. Bhuj. The Viceregal Party with H.H. the Rao of Cutch. Image taken from Curzon Collection: 'Autumn Tour of H.E. Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India. 1900'. Ori...
Editorial The Tongsa Penlop, [Lhasa]. Full-length standing portrait of Sir Ugyen Wungchuk. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The Tongsa-Penlop is the vitual ruler of Bhutan...He accompanied the Mission to Lhasa and was unceasing in his efforts to promote a ...
Editorial Lord Curzon. Curzon Collection: 'Viceroy's Camp, Delhi, 1903'. c. Jan 1903. Portrait of Lord Curzon. Full-length standing platinum print portrait of Lord Curzon, wearing viceregal robes. Image taken from Curzon Collection: 'Viceroy's Camp, Delhi, 1903...
Editorial Road along Kyi Chu. View on the Kyi Chu [Gyi Qu] river, en route to Lhasa. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The Kyi-chu river flows into the Tsang-Po about six miles below Chak-Zam, and here the force left the Tsang-Po and marched up the right ba...
Editorial Camp at Karola. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This photograph shows the force encamped just below this magnificent glacier, on the night before the second forcing of the Kha-Ru-La'. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Jul 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm t...
Editorial In Nachung Monastery. View of a courtyard. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Sep 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(56).
Editorial The Ana Sagar, Ajmer. c. 1902. The Ana Sagar, Ajmer (in process of restoration). View of the pavilions built by Shah Jahan on the bund of the Ana Sagar. Restoration was undertaken on the direction of Curzon. Originally published/produced in c. 1902. ....
Editorial HH the Nawab of Tonk. Curzon Collection: 'His Excellency the Viceroy's t. c.13 Nov 1902. Half-length standing portrait of Muhammad Ibrahim Ali Khan, HH the Nawab of Tonk (1848-1930). The Nawab met Curzon at Devli on the morning of the 13th November, 19...
Editorial Chutens near Rinchingong. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Dec 1903. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(16).
Editorial Li Hung Chang at Hatfield. August 1896. Li Hung Chang at Hatfield, August 1896 (Foreign Office Group). Chinese delegation with Lord Salisbury: 'Lo Feng-loh; Lord Li; Li Ching-sou; Marquis of Salisbury, KG; Li Hung Chang; Rt Hon G. Curzon, MP; Hon F. Be...
Editorial The court yard, Lhalu's house, [Lhasa]. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is the house where the Mission resided at Lhasa...After the Mission had been in it some time it became comparatively clean...'. . 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904...
Editorial The Main Street, Bangalore. On either side, there are open stalls or bazaars where tradesmen display their wares . Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of Mysore' Album. 1890s. Photograph. Source: Photo 430/41(88). Language: English.
Editorial Three-quarter length standing portrait of Nawab Salimallah Bahadur. Curzon Collection: 'Dacca, February, 1904'. c. 1904. Source: Photo 430/31(3).
Editorial Chumolari from Champitang. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'Chomolhari, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, is beyond Phari, and is about forty miles from Cham-pi-thang. This distant view of it gives a good idea of the gracefulness ...
Editorial The Dasra Durbar of H.H. Krishna Raja Wodeyar Bahadur III [Bangalore]. Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of Mysore' Album. 1890s. Source: Photo 430/41(48).
Editorial [River scene beyond Karo La.] Distant view of a line of march. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'After forcing the Kha-Ru-La the force encamped a few miles beyond it, near the place shown in the following two photographs'. 'Tibet'. Curzon collecti...
Editorial 'Mandu. H.E. inspecting Elephant Gate'. A viceregal party inspecting the ruins of the Hathi Pol, an arched gateway flanked by two stone elephants (lower halves only remaining). Curzon Collection: 'Autumn Tour of His Excellency Lord Curzon of Kedleston,...
Editorial Kurdish woman. Curzon Collection: Album Of Armenian And Turkish V. 1893. A full-length portrait of a Kurdish woman. Image taken from Curzon Collection: Album Of Armenian And Turkish Views And Portraits. Source: Photo 430/7(17).
Editorial Shapés. The Council of Four, [Lhasa]. Full-length standing portrait. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'These officials may be described as the Executive Council of four...Their names, from left to right, are Utak, Sechung, Tsarong, and a Trung-Y...
Editorial The Elephants, with state jewels, cloths of gold, and silver howdahs used in the State Entry into Delhi. Curzon Collection: 'Coronation Durbar, Delhi, 1903. Of His Majesty King Edward VII. Viceroy. Baron Curzon of Kedleston, P.C., G.M.S.I., G.M.I.E.'. ...
Editorial Outside the British Agency, Gilgit (Kashmir), September 13, 1894. (Before starting for the Pamir's). Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain. Colonel Sir Curzon of Kedleston, George Nathaniel Curzon 1st Marquess, Henry A. Lennard, P.V. Luke . Curzon C...
Editorial The Potola, [Lhasa]. A distant view. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(78).
Editorial Udaipur Palace and lake. The maharajah's palace in the middle of a lake. Moghul architecture. . Curzon Collection: 'Views in Meywar'. 1890s. Source: Photo 430/46(13).
Editorial Durbar on board RIMS Argonaut, Shergah [Sharjah?]. Curzon and his staff are seated on a raised platform at the end of the deck before an audience of European and Arab officials. The deck is covered with a canopy of flags. Dane Collection: 'Photographs ...
Editorial Houses at foot of Potola, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(74).
Editorial View of the Gokteik Viaduct, Burma. Curzon Collection: Album 'Presented by the Reception Committee to Lord and Lady Curzon as a souvenir... 1890s. Source: Photo 430/14(92).
Editorial View from the Potola, shewing Medical College (on hill), [Lhasa]. Distant view of the medical college, or Chakpori temple, seen across the plain on the opposite hill. It lies to the south-west of the Potala. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 p...
Editorial Image in Debung Monastery [Drepung]. Detail of a large carved seated figure. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Sep 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(52).
Editorial A full-length standing studio portrait of the Princess Thiri Dipandi, Sao Nang Tep Htila, of Keng Tung. Although the album as a whole was produced by Bourne & Shepherd, it is probable that this portrait was made in Burma, possible at the studios of Phi...
Editorial Maddatura. Curzon Collection: 'Autumn Tour of H.E. Lord Curzo. 1900. Maddatura. The Forest Triumphal Arch. View looking along the road towards the triumphal arch, which reads: 'The Forest Department Greets Your Excellencies'. With tree houses above the...
Editorial Section of Potola, [Lhasa]. . 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(75).
Editorial View in Lhasa. View of the 'Ling-Kor', or sacred road, seen in Print 70. . Tibet (Curzon collection.). c.Aug 1904. Source: Photo 430/53.(80).
Editorial Khamba Jong. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Jul 1903. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(6).
Editorial Bombay. On the Walkeshur Road. Viceregal carriage and mounted escort passing along the road- Lord Curzon's visit to Bombay. Curzon Collection: 'Autumn Tour of H.E. Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India. 1900'. 7 Nov. 1900. Pho...
Editorial Gyantze Jong. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This photograph shows clearly the enormous natural strength of the rock-fortress, which was so gallantly stormed on the 6th July, 1904. The rock rises precipitously some 400 feet above the plain. All...
Editorial Interior of the Diwan-i-Am in the Red Fort, Delhi, showing preparations for its use as a ballroom during the Delhi Durbar. Curzon Collection: Photographs of plans and buildings used during the Delhi Durbar. c. Jan. 1903. Photograph. Source: Photo 430/1...
Editorial Photograph of the Raj College in delhi. . Album 'Presented to H.E. Baron Curzon of Kedleston, G.M.S.I., G.M.I.E., Viceroy & Governor-General of India, with the humble respects of Bijay Chand Mahtab of Burdwan'. c. 1904. Source: Photo 430/29/(17).
Editorial A portrait of Lady Mary Victoria Curzon(?). Barnes Collection: Loose prints of India and Burma. 1890s. Photograph. Source: Photo 556/3(3).
Editorial Photograph of Victoria College, Gwalior. Curzon Collection: 'HE Lord Curzon's first tour in India, 1899'. 1899. Source: Photo 430/17/(59).
Editorial Rock carved with Bhuddist figures, [Lhasa]. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The Ling-Kor, or sacred circular road of Lhasa. The pilgrims can be seen wending their way round the sacred road, turning their prayer wheel, and acquiring merit by avoi...
Editorial The gilded roofs in the Potola, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(76).