A series of astonishing photographs from the 1890s to the 1930s capture Victorians in formal wear exploring Egypt's iconic landmarks including the pyramids, tombs and Sphinx at Giza (centre). In the images, mostly taken during the British occupation of Egypt, European holidaymakers are pictured clambering up the pyramids (top right) and enjoying picnics inside dusty tombs (bottom right and top left). Fascination with the country's antiquities is well documented during this period, with the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922 sparking further interest. Pictured bottom left are two women in Victorian clothing stand by the River Nile at the island of Philae.
