The beauty and rich history of the four nations of the United Kingdom – England; Wales; Scotland and Ireland – had much to offer to the international tourist in 1900. More than 800 photochromes present an intimate view of the wild landscapes; manicured lawns; bustling cityscapes and bucolic charm of the British Isles before the First World War.Colour photochromes; 19th- and early 20th-century photographs; postcards; travel posters and luggage labels guide the reader through this historic ‘Kingdom by the Sea’; a welcoming land of extraordinary diversity and fascinating heritage; full of secrets and legends.