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1841 Collection (#2)

In the year 1841, a fascinating blend of events and personalities shaped history

Background image1841 Collection: Broome V Hannan 1841

Broome V Hannan 1841
Broome and Hannan box at New Park Farm near Bicester

Background image1841 Collection: Queenwood College

Queenwood College
Housed in the former Richard Owen Socialist community building Harmony Hall (built 1841) between 1847-1896. Burnt down in 1903. Former maths master: John Tyndall

Background image1841 Collection: Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving)

Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving)
537103 Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife. Disbrowe lost

Background image1841 Collection: The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin

The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving)
537100 The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving); (add.info.: The Duel)

Background image1841 Collection: Listening to The Old Curiosity Shop in the West. Illustration for Bret Hart's poem Little Nell

Listening to The Old Curiosity Shop in the West. Illustration for Bret Hart's poem Little Nell
527973 Listening to The Old Curiosity Shop in the West. Illustration for Bret Hart's poem Little Nell, based on a popular anecdote

Background image1841 Collection: First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat
530476 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator: instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan

Background image1841 Collection: William Bowman (1816- 1892) English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, born at Nantwich

William Bowman (1816- 1892) English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, born at Nantwich, Cheshire
542173 William Bowman (1816- 1892) English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, born at Nantwich, Cheshire. Cartoon in the Fancy Portraits series from Punch

Background image1841 Collection: Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving)

Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving)
527394 Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax)

Background image1841 Collection: Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666)

Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666)
537113 Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666).; (add.info.: Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666)

Background image1841 Collection: Model in Striped suit leaving through a glass door

Model in Striped suit leaving through a glass door
Model in Striped suit leaving through an Art Deco-Style glass door. Date: circa 1937

Background image1841 Collection: Gottingen or Gottingue, German, 1841 (engraving)

Gottingen or Gottingue, German, 1841 (engraving)
3600073 Gottingen or Gottingue, German, 1841 (engraving); (add.info.: Gottingen or Gottingue. German. Engraving, 1841. Panorama Universal-Germany.); PHAS/UIG

Background image1841 Collection: 1841 Perthes Map Of Ireland Topography Cartography

1841 Perthes Map Of Ireland Topography Cartography
1841, Perthes Map of Ireland

Background image1841 Collection: The City of Victoria, Hong Kong, seen here in 1841. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England

The City of Victoria, Hong Kong, seen here in 1841. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England
1841, 19th Century, Archival, Archive, Engraving, Historical, History, Hong Kong, Illustration, Old, Period, Picture, Print, Scene, Victoria City, Vintage, High Res, 34916205HighRes

Background image1841 Collection: Soldier with dog, 30 August 1841. Creator: Unknown

Soldier with dog, 30 August 1841. Creator: Unknown
Soldier with dog, 30 August 1841

Background image1841 Collection: CHILD LABOUR IN MINES

CHILD LABOUR IN MINES
Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts showing children working down the mines, with a small boy acting as a "trapper" opening an air door for a truck to 1841

Background image1841 Collection: Book of Trades, Names of the parts of a ship

Book of Trades, Names of the parts of a ship
Book of Trades, A Frigate, names of the parts of a ship. 1841

Background image1841 Collection: Music cover, The Brighton Season Quadrilles

Music cover, The Brighton Season Quadrilles, composed by A M'Carroll, dedicated to Jullien, showing a Statue of George IV and the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, Sussex Date: circa 1841

Background image1841 Collection: Modern Synagogue of the Jews

Modern Synagogue of the Jews Date: 1841

Background image1841 Collection: Ancient printing office

Ancient printing office with people at work

Background image1841 Collection: Thrashing machine made by Ransomes of Ipswich

Thrashing machine made by Ransomes of Ipswich Date: 1841

Background image1841 Collection: Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich, 21 June 1841

Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich, 21 June 1841
The Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich Dockyard, 21 June 1841 Date: 1841

Background image1841 Collection: Slender Billy's Boxing Studio

Slender Billy's Boxing Studio. Date: 1841

Background image1841 Collection: Lantern Slides Slide Late 19th Century 1890s

Lantern Slides Slide Late 19th Century 1890s
lantern, slides, slide, late, 19th, century, 1890s, The, Life, Story, Edward, VII, Part, II, Slide, showing, picture, crowd, people, fence, Buckingham, Palace, car, foreground, someone, operating

Background image1841 Collection: Queen Victoria Young Family 1841

Queen Victoria Young Family 1841
Queen Victoria at the age of 22 with her two eldest children, Princess Victoria her first child and Prince Bertie her first son heir to the throne later Prince of Wales and then King Edward VII

Background image1841 Collection: Sir John Bayley Judge 1763 1841 Court King Bench

Sir John Bayley Judge 1763 1841 Court King Bench
sir, john, bayley, judge, 1763, 1841, court, king, bench, london, wearing, black, cap, means, process, condemning, wretched, malefactor, death, king's, history, historical, 10152355

Background image1841 Collection: MARIA ALEXANDROVNA (1824 - 1880), married Alexander II in 1841

MARIA ALEXANDROVNA (1824 - 1880), married Alexander II in 1841

Background image1841 Collection: GEORGE WALLACE MELVILLE

GEORGE WALLACE MELVILLE American naval officer and Arctic explorer with De Long, his party survived wreck and he headed rescue expedition which found De Long dead Date: 1841 - 1912

Background image1841 Collection: FAURE (1841-1899)

FAURE (1841-1899)
FRANCOIS-FELIX FAURE French statesman, dies of a sudden attack of illness 16 February 1899 Date: 1841-1899

Background image1841 Collection: Coffee Stall 1841

Coffee Stall 1841
Winter scene on a corner of London street a coffee stall, with people sitting on upside down baskets drinking a hot coffee. Date: 1841

Background image1841 Collection: Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway

Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway
527852 Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway. Broad gauge line by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) appointed engineer to the GWR in 1833

Background image1841 Collection: Rough Legged Buzzard (Female), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)

Rough Legged Buzzard (Female), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986249 Rough Legged Buzzard (Female), c.1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Shield, George (1804-80) (after); 71x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rough Legged Buzzard (Female)

Background image1841 Collection: Common Gallinule (Moorhen)(Male, female and young), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)

Common Gallinule (Moorhen)(Male, female and young), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986250 Common Gallinule (Moorhen)(Male, female and young), c.1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Shield, George (1804-80) (after); 50.5x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1841 Collection: Red Breast (Robin), Great Titmouse (Male and Female) and Blue Titmouse (Male and Female), c

Red Breast (Robin), Great Titmouse (Male and Female) and Blue Titmouse (Male and Female), c
986251 Red Breast (Robin), Great Titmouse (Male and Female) and Blue Titmouse (Male and Female), c.1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Shield

Background image1841 Collection: Cormorant (of the first year), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)

Cormorant (of the first year), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986248 Cormorant (of the first year), c.1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Shield, George (1804-80) (after); 75x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cormorant (of the first year)

Background image1841 Collection: The abdication of Charles V (1500-1558) in favor of his son Philip II (1527-1598)

The abdication of Charles V (1500-1558) in favor of his son Philip II (1527-1598), 1841 (oil on canvas)
CUL4929052 The abdication of Charles V (1500-1558) in favor of his son Philip II (1527-1598), 1841 (oil on canvas) by Galna, Louis (1810-1887); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai

Background image1841 Collection: Edward Eyre rescued by French whalers (colour litho)

Edward Eyre rescued by French whalers (colour litho)
3095736 Edward Eyre rescued by French whalers (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Eyre rescued by French whalers)

Background image1841 Collection: Spotted Fly Catcher (Male and Female), Black Bird (Male and Female) and Spotted Fly Catcher (Young)

Spotted Fly Catcher (Male and Female), Black Bird (Male and Female) and Spotted Fly Catcher (Young), c
986252 Spotted Fly Catcher (Male and Female), Black Bird (Male and Female) and Spotted Fly Catcher (Young), c.1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Shield

Background image1841 Collection: Camellia japonica variety, Camellia variegata plena

Camellia japonica variety, Camellia variegata plena
6336972 Camellia japonica variety, Camellia variegata plena by Jung, Jakob (1819-44) (after); (add.info.: Camellia japonica variety, Camellia variegata plena)

Background image1841 Collection: Portrait of Shamsi Tabrizi, the Dervish, c. 1840-1 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Shamsi Tabrizi, the Dervish, c. 1840-1 (oil on canvas)
1196804 Portrait of Shamsi Tabrizi, the Dervish, c.1840-1 (oil on canvas) by Persian School, (19th century); 129x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background image1841 Collection: Great Eared Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)

Great Eared Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986303 Great Eared Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Selby, Prideaux John (1788-1867); 67x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Eared Owl. From Illustrations of British Ornithology)

Background image1841 Collection: Tawny Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)

Tawny Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986007 Tawny Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Selby, Prideaux John (1788-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tawny Owl. Plate XXV from Illustrations of British Ornithology)

Background image1841 Collection: Epidendrum Vitellinum, c. 1837-41 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Epidendrum Vitellinum, c. 1837-41 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985978 Epidendrum Vitellinum, c.1837-41 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Drake, Miss (fl.1885-92) (after); 55x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Epidendrum Vitellinum)

Background image1841 Collection: Jean Mounet-Sully (1841) (b / w photo)

Jean Mounet-Sully (1841) (b / w photo)
5220109 Jean Mounet-Sully (1841) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Mounet-Sully (1841)

Background image1841 Collection: Georges Clemenceau (1841) (b / w photo)

Georges Clemenceau (1841) (b / w photo)
5219751 Georges Clemenceau (1841) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Clemenceau (1841)

Background image1841 Collection: Henry Deacon (b / w photo)

Henry Deacon (b / w photo)
3649861 Henry Deacon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Deacon. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

Background image1841 Collection: Alfred Le Dentu, Medecin, 1841 (b / w photo)

Alfred Le Dentu, Medecin, 1841 (b / w photo)
5201485 Alfred Le Dentu, Medecin, 1841 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Le Dentu, Medecin, 1841)

Background image1841 Collection: Grand Marble Staircase in the Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy (b / w photo)

Grand Marble Staircase in the Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy (b / w photo)
6016732 Grand Marble Staircase in the Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)



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In the year 1841, a fascinating blend of events and personalities shaped history. From medical advancements to artistic achievements, this was a year that left an indelible mark on various fields. At Dorking General Hospital in Surrey, groundbreaking discoveries in anatomy were made. Skilled surgeons meticulously studied the intricacies of the human skull, unraveling mysteries and pushing boundaries in their quest for knowledge. Meanwhile, at the Restaurant Fournaise, known as "The Rowers Lunch, " patrons gathered to enjoy delectable meals amidst picturesque surroundings. The ambiance provided respite from daily life and offered a glimpse into the leisurely pursuits of society during this era. Coventry General View showcased the bustling cityscape with its vibrant streets teeming with activity. This snapshot captured both progress and tradition coexisting harmoniously within one frame. Joseph De Veuster Damien emerged as a prominent figure during this time. His selfless dedication to serving those afflicted by leprosy earned him admiration worldwide. His unwavering commitment inspired countless others to follow his path of compassion and empathy. H. M Stanley's CDV photo became iconic as it immortalized his adventurous spirit and exploration endeavors across uncharted territories. Through his lens, he documented untamed landscapes that ignited curiosity among armchair explorers everywhere. James Gordon Bennett Jr. , an influential newspaper publisher, revolutionized journalism by introducing sensationalism through captivating headlines. His innovative approach forever changed how news was presented and consumed by readers hungry for gripping stories. A phrenological head served as a symbol of scientific inquiry into human behavior and personality traits prevalent during 1841. This pseudoscience aimed to decipher character based on cranial features but eventually fell out of favor due to lack of empirical evidence supporting its claims. Peter Burrowes established himself as a reputable watchmaker whose craftsmanship stood unrivaled during this period. His precision engineering elevated timekeeping devices into works of art cherished by discerning patrons.