1750 Collection (#3)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666115 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Engraved illustration of George Edwards, from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750
5305781 Engraved illustration of George Edwards, from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305860 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration of a black Monkey and a wild cat from a book by G Edwards 1758
5305770 Watercolour illustration of a black Monkey and a wild cat from a book by G Edwards 1758. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration of a three toed Sloth by G Edwards 1758. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305768 Watercolour illustration of a three toed Sloth by G Edwards 1758. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305852 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305763 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305843 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305842 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305817 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305802 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305801 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305799 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

A selection of porcelain cutlery handles, c.1750-60 (porcelain)
1766876 A selection of porcelain cutlery handles, c.1750-60 (porcelain); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of porcelain cutlery handles)

Holbein's Gate, Whitehall, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII it was demolished in 1750
527290 Holbein's Gate, Whitehall, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII it was demolished in 1750.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305782 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305775 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305862 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305858 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305856 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305848 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305845 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305841 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305833 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305824 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305816 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305810 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305808 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305807 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305805 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305796 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305793 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304516 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

19th century illustration, showing Vauxhall Gardens, London; 1750. Vauxhall Gardens was a pleasure garden in Kennington
5310713 19th century illustration, showing Vauxhall Gardens, London; 1750. Vauxhall Gardens was a pleasure garden in Kennington on the south bank of the River Thames

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666143 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666132 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666128 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666126 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Venice, Italy circa 1750
6266243 Venice, Italy circa 1750; (add.info.: A view of the bridge on the Canal Reggio and the Church of St. Jeremiah to the Great Canal at Venice)

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304514 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Illustration of a bird seller on the streets of London. Circa 1750 (engraving)
5617145 Illustration of a bird seller on the streets of London. Circa 1750 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Temple area, Paris, France; 1750. The Square du Temple occupies the site of a medieval fortress in Paris
5616772 The Temple area, Paris, France; 1750. The Square du Temple occupies the site of a medieval fortress in Paris, built by the Knights Templar

The Duomo, Florence, 1750
6266245 The Duomo, Florence, 1750; (add.info.: A View of the Cathedral Church of Florence and the Grand Procession of the Host)

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305777 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305771 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305766 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305855 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305838 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

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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.