Kodak’s British Head Office on Clerkenwell Road, London, 1902.

Kodak’s British Head Office on Clerkenwell Road, London, is a reminder of the company’s past success. Founded in 1902, the building still stands today as a reminder of Kodak’s rich history. The building was a major development in 1920s London, with its unique red-brick Edwardian architecture and its iconic Kodak logo mounted prominently on the façade. Inside, a grand central staircase leads to the upper floors, where the administrative staff and sales teams would have worked. Kodak’s British Head Office has an important place in the history of photography. It was here that Kodak revolutionised the industry, introducing new technologies, … Kodak’s British Head Office on Clerkenwell Road, London, 1902. részletei…

H.M.S. Victoria British battleship, 1890.

The H.M.S. Victoria was an impressive battleship of the British Royal Navy that served between 1890 and 1893. Built as a result of the Naval Defence Act of 1889, the Victoria weighed in at 14,150 tonnes and was equipped with powerful weaponry. It was the second of three Majestic-class battleships and was the last British battleship to be completed with sail-propulsion. The Victoria was an important weapon of war during the British-Egyptian War of 1882, and was key in the Battle of Alexandria. Later in 1893, the Victoria collided with the Camperdown in a tragic incident which resulted in the … H.M.S. Victoria British battleship, 1890. részletei…