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1750 Collection (#25)

In the year 1750, a myriad of events unfolded across different corners of the world

Background image1750 Collection: Belvoir Castle C18Th

Belvoir Castle C18Th
Belvoir Castle, home of the Dukes of Rutland, as it was prior to the fire of 1816 and the surrounding Leicestershire countryside

Background image1750 Collection: Birds Eye View / Hormuz

Birds Eye View / Hormuz
View over the island city of Hormuz

Background image1750 Collection: Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, majestically sited on its dominating mound

Background image1750 Collection: Twickenham 1750

Twickenham 1750
A curious sailing-boat, with oarsmen as well as a sail, is one of the craft on the Thames at Twickenham, Middlesex

Background image1750 Collection: Norwich Castle 1750

Norwich Castle 1750
Norwich Castle : the vegetation growing on the upper walls suggests that the city elders are not taking very good care of it

Background image1750 Collection: Vauxhall Gardens / 1750

Vauxhall Gardens / 1750
A social afternoon out in Vauxhall Gardens, London

Background image1750 Collection: Bethlehem Hospital / 1750

Bethlehem Hospital / 1750
Hospital for the insane, known as Bedlam

Background image1750 Collection: Building / Castle / Durham

Building / Castle / Durham
View of Durham Castle, the home of the Bishop of Durham

Background image1750 Collection: Peruvian Rope Bridges

Peruvian Rope Bridges
Three different kinds of rope bridge : apart from the usual walk-across type with its handrails on either side, there is a kind for carrying animals and a hammock variety

Background image1750 Collection: Artists Model & Beggar

Artists Model & Beggar
James Turner a beggar aged 93 who made a lucrative living even posing as an artists model for Sir Joshua Reynolds & Nathaniel Hone at the rate of a shilling an hour

Background image1750 Collection: JOHN STONE

JOHN STONE Highwayman, shown fettered in his cell, waiting to be hanged

Background image1750 Collection: Gaetan Soltyk

Gaetan Soltyk
GAETAN SOLTYK Polish churchman, bishop of Krakow

Background image1750 Collection: Castles / Alnwick / 1750

Castles / Alnwick / 1750
View of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland

Background image1750 Collection: USA / Boston Harbour 1750

USA / Boston Harbour 1750
General view of Boston and its busy harbour

Background image1750 Collection: CAMBERWELL

CAMBERWELL
The village of Camberwell, viewed from the Grove and looking northeast - you can just see St Pauls in the distance

Background image1750 Collection: Antonio Salieri / Composer

Antonio Salieri / Composer
ANTONIO SALIERI Italian composer, Court Kapellmeister in Vienna (1788- 1824). Unfounded rumour that he tried to poison Mozart

Background image1750 Collection: Joanna Southcott

Joanna Southcott
JOANNA SOUTHCOTT prophetess and founder of sect

Background image1750 Collection: Music / Instruments C18

Music / Instruments C18
Musical instrument manufacturers at work

Background image1750 Collection: Village Pub Toast C1750

Village Pub Toast C1750
" Your health madam". A drinking scene outside an English village pub

Background image1750 Collection: New York / General C1750

New York / General C1750
A view of Fort George and the settlement of New York from the coastline

Background image1750 Collection: Map &s America C1750

Map &s America C1750
Map of North and South America

Background image1750 Collection: LIVERPOOL / 1750

LIVERPOOL / 1750
LIVERPOOL/1750



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In the year 1750, a myriad of events unfolded across different corners of the world. In Hambledon, England, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an exhilarating match that would later be recognized as the birth of modern cricket in 1777. Meanwhile, in Blenheim Palace, revelers indulged in drinking and intemperance, reflecting the societal norms prevalent during that era. The musical genius Johann Sebastian Bach graced audiences with his mesmerizing melodies at the keyboard. His compositions resonated not only in concert halls but also on postcards sent from Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs. Across vast oceans, St Helena emerged as a significant Atlantic outpost in 1750. This remote island served as a crucial stopover for ships navigating their way through treacherous waters. Meanwhile, Jamaica Inn stood proudly amidst Bodmin Moor's rugged landscape in Cornwall—a haven for weary travelers seeking respite and shelter. Academic pursuits flourished at the University of Oxford's College during this time period. Scholars delved into various disciplines while White Horse Hill provided them with serene surroundings to contemplate their studies. Appleby Castle stood tall and majestic in Westmld—its walls echoing tales from centuries past. And within Westminster Abbey's hallowed halls, history was etched onto every stone; its grandeur captivating all who entered. As we reflect upon these diverse snippets from 1750, it becomes evident that this year encapsulated both cultural milestones and societal nuances—a tapestry woven by countless individuals whose lives intertwined against a backdrop of change and progress.