1750 Collection (#6)

Old Clapham Church in 1750 (engraving)
3637139 Old Clapham Church in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Clapham Church in 1750)

Views in Stoke Newington (engraving)
3637016 Views in Stoke Newington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Stoke Newington)

Ancient Shoes (engraving)
1055608 Ancient Shoes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Shoes. Illustration for The Graphic)

A lottery; circa 1750 (engraving)
602599 A lottery; circa 1750 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lottery; circa 1750); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Stockwell
Views of old Stockwell - Old mansion on Stockwell Common, 1792; Old inn on Stockwell Common, 1794; Stockwell Chapel, 1800; Stockwell manor house, 1750. Date: 1875

Camberwell Green
Houses facing Camberwell Green in 1750. Date: 1875

Stoke Newington Views
Views in Stoke Newington - Rogers House 1877, Fleetwood House 1750, St Marys Rectory, St Marys New Church, New River at Stoke Newington, Queen elizabeths Walk 1800, Old Gateway. Date: 1875

Balmes House
View of Balmes House, Hoxton, in 1750, formerly the residence of Sir George Whitmore (d.1654), an English merchant who was Lord Mayor of London in 1631

Hackney Church
View of Hackney Church in 1750. From the 14th century the church was dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo until, in 1660, it was rededicated to Saint John the Baptist

Hackney Views
Views of prominent Hackney buildings - Brook House, 1765, Barbers Barn, 1750 and Shore Place, 1736. Date: 1875

Paddington Church
Views of Paddington church in 1750 and 1805. Date: 1875

Kensington in 1750
View over Kensington around 1750. Date: 1875

Chelsea Views
Views of Chelsea landmarks from 1750 - the Clock House, the Moravian Chapel and the White Horse Inn. Date: 1875

Golden Square
A view of Golden Square in 1750. Date: 1875

Marylebone Church
Views of Marylebone Church in the 16th century and in 1750. Date: 1875

Devonshire House
A view of Devonshire House in 1750. Devonshire House in Piccadilly, Mayfair, was the London townhouse of the Dukes of Devonshire during the 18th and 19th centuries. Date: 1875

A Derby dry-edge Chinoiserie group emblematic of hearing from a set of the senses, c
1766875 A Derby dry-edge Chinoiserie group emblematic of hearing from a set of the senses, c.1750-52 (china) by PlanchA©

A Staffordshire saltglaze tartan-ground royalist teapot
1766854 A Staffordshire saltglaze tartan-ground royalist teapot and cover with a bust length portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), c.1750 (ceramic) by English School

Lutf Ali Khan (c, c. 1750-1800 (oil on canvas)
1196966 Lutf Ali Khan (c, c.1750-1800 (oil on canvas) by Persian School, (18th century); 97.7x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

The Thames from the Terrace of Somerset House Looking Towards Westminster, 1750 (oil on canvas)
652191 The Thames from the Terrace of Somerset House Looking Towards Westminster, 1750 (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); 99x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dick Whittington
Scene from Dich Whittington from an 18th century chapbook Date: circa 1750

Robin Hood
Scene from Robin Hood from an 18th century chapbook Date: circa 1750

French womens fashions of 1750. Handcoloured lithograph after a contemporary print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Paddington Church, 1750 and 1805 (engraving)
3636913 Paddington Church, 1750 and 1805 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paddington Church, 1750 and 1805)

Old Windmills at Lambeth, about 1750 (engraving)
3637159 Old Windmills at Lambeth, about 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Windmills at Lambeth, about 1750)

Old Kensington Church, about 1750 (engraving)
3636881 Old Kensington Church, about 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Kensington Church, about 1750)

Rotherhithe Church, 1750 (engraving)
3637071 Rotherhithe Church, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotherhithe Church, 1750)

Pond Street, Hampstead, in 1750 (engraving)
3637007 Pond Street, Hampstead, in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pond Street, Hampstead, in 1750)

The Priory, Kilburn, 1750 (engraving)
3636921 The Priory, Kilburn, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Priory, Kilburn, 1750)

Notting Hill in 1750 (engraving)
3636903 Notting Hill in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notting Hill in 1750)

Hanover Square, in 1750 (engraving)
3636751 Hanover Square, in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanover Square, in 1750)

The Mansion House in 1750, from a print published for Stows "Survey"(engraving)
3636214 The Mansion House in 1750, from a print published for Stows " Survey" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mansion House in 1750)

Vue a vol d oiseau du Chatelet en 1750 (engraving)
962943 Vue a vol d oiseau du Chatelet en 1750 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue a vol d oiseau du Chatelet en 1750)

Presentation of Jewellery, by the Artisans of Birmingham, to Her Majesty and Prince Albert (engraving)
1095580 Presentation of Jewellery, by the Artisans of Birmingham, to Her Majesty and Prince Albert (engraving) by English School

Nab Cottage, Rydal (engraving)
968363 Nab Cottage, Rydal (engraving) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nab Cottage, Rydal, Statesmans House about 1750)

St Georges Church and Hanover Square, about 1750 (engraving)
3628112 St Georges Church and Hanover Square, about 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Georges Church and Hanover Square, about 1750)

Bow Church, Cheapside, from a view taken about 1750 (engraving)
3636177 Bow Church, Cheapside, from a view taken about 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow Church, Cheapside, from a view taken about 1750)

Old map of the ward of Cheap, about 1750 (engraving)
3636176 Old map of the ward of Cheap, about 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old map of the ward of Cheap, about 1750)

Old Lud Gate, from a print published about 1750 (engraving)
3636140 Old Lud Gate, from a print published about 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Lud Gate, from a print published about 1750)

Sydenham Wells in 1750 (engraving)
3637127 Sydenham Wells in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydenham Wells in 1750)

Balmes House in 1750 (engraving)
3637012 Balmes House in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balmes House in 1750)

The "Bell Inn, "Kilburn, 1750 (engraving)
3636919 The " Bell Inn, " Kilburn, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Bell Inn, " Kilburn, 1750)

Old view of Kensington, about 1750 (engraving)
3636883 Old view of Kensington, about 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old view of Kensington, about 1750)

The Lord Mayors Banqueting House, Oxford Road, in 1750, from Mr Craces collection (engraving)
3636782 The Lord Mayors Banqueting House, Oxford Road, in 1750, from Mr Craces collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Raja Devi Chand of Kahlur (Bilaspur), c. 1745-1750 (w / c on paper)
1196859 Portrait of Raja Devi Chand of Kahlur (Bilaspur), c.1745-1750 (w/c on paper) by Nainsukh (c.1710-78) (attr. to); 14.7x10.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

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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.