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1850s Collection (#7)

The 1850s: A Glimpse into the British Empire's Flourishing Era Step back in time to the 19th century

Background image1850s Collection: Rev Thomas Dale, 1850

Rev Thomas Dale, 1850
1578212 Rev Thomas Dale, 1850; (add.info.: Rev Thomas Dale, St Pancras. Thomas Dale (1797-1870) Anglican clergyman, poet and theologian who was Dean of Rochester.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Mormons crossing America, 1856 (engraving)

Mormons crossing America, 1856 (engraving)
1578136 Mormons crossing America, 1856 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Mormons crossing America. The Mormon pioneers were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who migrated)

Background image1850s Collection: The Wind in a Frolic, 1850

The Wind in a Frolic, 1850
1578104 The Wind in a Frolic, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration from the poem The Wind in a Frolic by William Howitt (1792-1879). Dated 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: George Hamilton-Gordon, 1850

George Hamilton-Gordon, 1850
1576000 George Hamilton-Gordon, 1850; (add.info.: George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1852-1855.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: James Marion Sims, 1850

James Marion Sims, 1850
1576966 James Marion Sims, 1850; (add.info.: J. Marion Sims, born James Marion Sims (January 25, 1813 - November 13, 1883) was a physician and a pioneer in the field of surgery

Background image1850s Collection: The blowing up of the Kashmir Gate, 1857

The blowing up of the Kashmir Gate, 1857
1578098 The blowing up of the Kashmir Gate, 1857; (add.info.: Illustration of the blowing up of the Kashmir Gate in Delhi, India. Dated 1857.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Ed Douwes Dekker, 1855

Ed Douwes Dekker, 1855
1577648 Ed Douwes Dekker, 1855; (add.info.: Portrait of the Dutch writer Ed Douwes Dekker (1820-1887) better known by his pen name Multatuli.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: An Old Woman, 1850

An Old Woman, 1850
1577467 An Old Woman, 1850; (add.info.: Post-Mortem Portrait of an Old Woman. Dated 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Troops departing for the Crimea cheering the Queen, 1854

Troops departing for the Crimea cheering the Queen, 1854
1577422 Troops departing for the Crimea cheering the Queen, 1854; (add.info.: Engraving depicting troops departing for the Crimea cheering the Queen. Dated 1854.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Early 19th Century Governess, English, 1850

Early 19th Century Governess, English, 1850
1577402 Early 19th Century Governess, English, 1850; (add.info.: Early 19th Century Governess, English.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: The British Fleet in the Baltic, 1854 (litho)

The British Fleet in the Baltic, 1854 (litho)
1579758 The British Fleet in the Baltic, 1854 (litho); (add.info.: Lithograph of the British Fleet in the Baltic. The Cumberland and other ships provisioning at sea. Lithograph by Day and Son)

Background image1850s Collection: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, 1854

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, 1854
1581414 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, 1854; (add.info.: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visit casualties from the Crimean War in a London hospital.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: A 19th century street trader selling fish in London

A 19th century street trader selling fish in London
5669479 A 19th century street trader selling fish in London; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a 19th century street trader selling fish in London. 1850 (engraving)); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Cathedral at Troyes, in France, 12th century. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879)

Cathedral at Troyes, in France, 12th century. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author
5669428 Cathedral at Troyes, in France, 12th century. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Cathedral at Troyes, in France

Cathedral at Troyes, in France
5669427 Cathedral at Troyes, in France; (add.info.: 12th century, Cathedral at Troyes, in France. 1857. Drawing by Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879)

Background image1850s Collection: L'eglise of saint Pierre and saint Paul, Soudron, (11th century), Marne, France

L'eglise of saint Pierre and saint Paul, Soudron, (11th century), Marne, France
5669420 L'eglise of saint Pierre and saint Paul, Soudron, (11th century), Marne, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author

Background image1850s Collection: Eglise Notre-Dame-en-sa-Nativite, Puellemontier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879)

Eglise Notre-Dame-en-sa-Nativite, Puellemontier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879)
5669418 Eglise Notre-Dame-en-sa-Nativite, Puellemontier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Castle of Wassy, North-eastern France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879)

Castle of Wassy, North-eastern France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author
5669387 Castle of Wassy, North-eastern France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: The Church of Wassy, North Eastern France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879)

The Church of Wassy, North Eastern France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author
5669383 The Church of Wassy, North Eastern France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author. 1857 (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Village Chinook, washington territory, circa 1850 - Chinook village, Washington

Village Chinook, washington territory, circa 1850 - Chinook village, Washington, 1850s - Quenault village
NWI4899418 Village Chinook, washington territory, circa 1850 - Chinook village, Washington, 1850s - Quenault village, descendants of the Chinook and other native Americans, in Washington Territory

Background image1850s Collection: Confession chair, 1850

Confession chair, 1850
3479406 Confession chair, 1850; (add.info.: Confessions: A seat where a priest or confessor sits to hear confessions; a confession-chair. Generally associated to a church)

Background image1850s Collection: David Hughes's printing telegraph of 1855, 1855

David Hughes's printing telegraph of 1855, 1855
3479625 David Hughes's printing telegraph of 1855, 1855; (add.info.: David Hughes's printing telegraph of 1855. This was powered by clockwork, with a driving weight of about 50kg)

Background image1850s Collection: Laying down the Mediterranean telegraph cable at Spezzia, 1854

Laying down the Mediterranean telegraph cable at Spezzia, 1854
3479550 Laying down the Mediterranean telegraph cable at Spezzia, 1854; (add.info.: Laying down the Mediterranean telegraph cable at Spezia, Italy, 1854.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Man in Puritan dress, 1850

Man in Puritan dress, 1850
3479432 Man in Puritan dress, 1850; (add.info.: Man in Puritan dress. From Charles Knight Old England, London, n.d. Circa 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Telegraph room, Electric and International Telegraph Company, 1859

Telegraph room, Electric and International Telegraph Company, 1859
3478844 Telegraph room, Electric and International Telegraph Company, 1859; (add.info.: The telegraph room, Electric and International Telegraph Company, Bell Alley, London)

Background image1850s Collection: The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei

The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei
2911074 The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei; (add.info.: 1850 Colour woodblock triptych titled The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

Background image1850s Collection: A struggle in the Dark

A struggle in the Dark
2911073 A struggle in the Dark; (add.info.: 1850 Colour woodblock triptych titled A struggle in the Dark by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

Background image1850s Collection: Russian Canon used at Sebastopol, during the Crimean War, 1854

Russian Canon used at Sebastopol, during the Crimean War, 1854
3508051 Russian Canon used at Sebastopol, during the Crimean War, 1854; (add.info.: captured, Russian Canon used at Sebastopol, during the Crimean War 1854.); Universal History Archive

Background image1850s Collection: The Bank of Columbia, Georgia

The Bank of Columbia, Georgia
2912220 The Bank of Columbia, Georgia; (add.info.: 19th century painting of the Bank of Columbia, Georgia, USA, 1850. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Mughal Infantryman, 1850 (engraving)

Mughal Infantryman, 1850 (engraving)
2902938 Mughal Infantryman, 1850 (engraving); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Die Helden der Revolution, 1854

Die Helden der Revolution, 1854
1580697 Die Helden der Revolution, 1854; (add.info.: Die Helden der Revolution. General Washington standing with Johann De Kalb, Baron von Steuben, Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Lafayette)

Background image1850s Collection: Pride and Prejudice, 1855

Pride and Prejudice, 1855
1577869 Pride and Prejudice, 1855; (add.info.: Illustration for Jane Austen's (1775-1817) novel Pride and Prejudice'. Dated 1855.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Presidential campaign banner, 1852

Presidential campaign banner, 1852
1576683 Presidential campaign banner, 1852; (add.info.: Presidential campaign banner featuring bust portraits of candidates "For President Franklin Pierce")

Background image1850s Collection: James Buchanan, 1858

James Buchanan, 1858
1576672 James Buchanan, 1858; (add.info.: James Buchanan (1791-1868) was the 15th President of the United States, serving immediately prior to the American Civil War

Background image1850s Collection: Satire on presidential election of 1852, 1852

Satire on presidential election of 1852, 1852
1576415 Satire on presidential election of 1852, 1852; (add.info.: The great footrace for the presidential purse (100, 000 and picking)

Background image1850s Collection: Reception at Windsor castle, 1855

Reception at Windsor castle, 1855
1576131 Reception at Windsor castle, 1855; (add.info.: Reception at Windsor castle in 1855 for Emperor Napoleon III of France (seen here with Queen Victoria).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Florence Nightingale, 1854

Florence Nightingale, 1854
1576123 Florence Nightingale, 1854; (add.info.: Florence Nightingale, 1820 - 1910, celebrated English founder of modern nursing.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Tamworth Castle, 1850

Tamworth Castle, 1850
1579826 Tamworth Castle, 1850; (add.info.: Tamworth Castle, Midlands UK, 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: The bombardment of Sweaborg, 1855 (litho)

The bombardment of Sweaborg, 1855 (litho)
1579759 The bombardment of Sweaborg, 1855 (litho); (add.info.: Lithograph of the bombardment of Sweaborg with mortar boats in action. Lithograph by Dickenson Bros)

Background image1850s Collection: The Siege of Sebastopol, 1854 (litho)

The Siege of Sebastopol, 1854 (litho)
1579757 The Siege of Sebastopol, 1854 (litho); (add.info.: Lithograph of the Siege of Sebastopol. The sans Pareil and The Agamemnon engaging Fort Constantine. Lithograph by A. L. Morel-Fatio)

Background image1850s Collection: Campaign material for James Buchanan, 1856

Campaign material for James Buchanan, 1856
1576316 Campaign material for James Buchanan, 1856; (add.info.: Campaign poster or banner for Democratic presidential nominee James Buchanan)

Background image1850s Collection: Four daughters of British Queen Victoria, 1854

Four daughters of British Queen Victoria, 1854
1576130 Four daughters of British Queen Victoria, 1854; (add.info.: Four daughters of British Queen Victoria. Left to right: the princess royal, Alice, Helena and Louise)

Background image1850s Collection: Walter Raleigh, 1859

Walter Raleigh, 1859
1574607 Walter Raleigh, 1859; (add.info.: Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) English courtier and navigator, puffing at his tobacco pipe while watching the other New World introduction with which he is

Background image1850s Collection: Gathering Coffee, 1850 (engraving)

Gathering Coffee, 1850 (engraving)
1574580 Gathering Coffee, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Gathering coffee beans on a plantation in Brazil. Engraving, London, 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Ukiyo-e, 1854

Ukiyo-e, 1854
1574395 Ukiyo-e, 1854; (add.info.: Ukiyo-e print illustration and accompanying text describes English people and their customs, economy)

Background image1850s Collection: Mr James Hodges, 1859

Mr James Hodges, 1859
1577483 Mr James Hodges, 1859; (add.info.: Mr James Hodges, the builder of the Victoria bridge over the St Lawrence, Canada.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: A Young Man, 1859

A Young Man, 1859
1577465 A Young Man, 1859; (add.info.: Portrait of a young man in a brooch. Dated 1859.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1850s Collection: Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1851

Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1851
1577140 Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1851; (add.info.: Adam Bernard Mickiewicz (1798 - 1855) was a Polish poet, translator, professor of Slavic literature, and political activist



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The 1850s: A Glimpse into the British Empire's Flourishing Era Step back in time to the 19th century, where a world map adorned with the vast territories of the British Empire unfolds before your eyes. The year is 1850, and as you explore this captivating era, various snapshots offer glimpses into its remarkable tapestry. In England, a coal mine stands tall as a testament to industrial progress. Its chimneys billow smoke that symbolizes both economic growth and societal change. Meanwhile, an alga cyanotype captures nature's intricate beauty through an innovative photographic process. Venturing further, we find ourselves inside the magnificent Great Exhibition of 1851. Amidst grandeur and opulence, inventors showcase their groundbreaking creations while visitors marvel at technological advancements that shape our modern world. Charles Darwin himself can be seen amidst his evolutionary tree—a revolutionary concept challenging traditional beliefs about life's origins. His profound ideas would forever alter our understanding of biology and ignite intellectual debates for generations to come. Across borders lies Crimea, where three Coldstream Guards—known as Crimean Braves—stand resolute in their duty during times of conflict. Their unwavering bravery echoes throughout history alongside other valiant soldiers like those from the Charge of the Light Brigade—an awe-inspiring display of courage etched forever in our collective memory. Closer to home in Cheadle Hulme rests Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools—a beacon of hope providing education and support for vulnerable children who have lost their parents due to industrial hardships. Traveling southward unveils Balaclava's battlefield—the very site where the gallant 11th Hussars charged fearlessly during one fateful day known as "the Charge of the Light Brigade. " Their heroic sacrifice immortalized within tales passed down through generations. Nature lovers will delight in Buddon Wood nestled among Mountsorrel and Swithland in Leicestershire.