1808 Collection (page 6)

A glimpse of the enemy Oil on canvas by William Barns Wollen (1857-1936), 1910 (c). An officer and a trooper of 16th Light Dragoons (or the Queen)

Napoleonic cut-out design Valentine heiroglyphs
Design for heiroglyphic illustrations from French magazine editor Emilie Berrins 1801 pattern book Secretair der Liebe intended to be cut out and used to decorate the home or objects

Napoleonic cut-out design decoration: Valentine
Design for heiroglyphic illustrations from French magazine editor Emilie Berrins 1801 pattern book Secretair der Liebe intended to be cut out and used to decorate the home or objects

Lady in court dress worn on the Kings birthday (George III, 4 June 1808). 1808

Napoleonic cut-out design decoration: love knot
Design for heiroglyphic illustrations from French magazine editor Emilie Berrins 1801 pattern book Secretair der Liebe intended to be cut out and used to decorate the home or objects

Napoleonic cut-out design decoration: heiroglyph
Design for heiroglyphic illustrations from French magazine editor Emilie Berrins 1801 pattern book Secretair der Liebe intended to be cut out and used to decorate the home or objects. Date: 1808

Marquis of Donegalls Town House, Donegall Place(C.1808) - a copy of an engraving of early Belfast with people and horse vehicle outside a building

Gazeta de Lisboa. Historical context of the Peninsular War
Gazeta de Lisboa. Portuguese political newspaper, 1715-1820. Historical context of Peninsular War, 1808-1814. Number 168. December 14, 1809

Ramon Montanya Coca (1752-1811) by Francesc Morell Cornet (1
Ramon Montanya Coca (1752-1811). Canon of the Cathedral of Manresa and General Commander of the Somatens in 1808. Painting by Francesc Morell Cornet (1845-1916). 1904. Manresa City Hall. Catalonia

Monument to the Siege of Zaragoza, 1908 by Agustin Querol. S
Napoleonic Wars. Peninsular War (1807-1814). Monument to the Siege of Zaragoza. Built in1908 by the Spanish sculptor Agustin Querol (1860-1909)

Pedro Velarde. Portrait
Pedro Velarde Santillan (1779-1808). Captain of Spanish Army. Hero of the War of Independence (1808-1814). Colored engraving

Peninsular War (1808-1814). Barcelona city. 1808-2-29. Engra
Peninsular War (1808-1814). The French occupied the citadel of Montjuic on February 29, 1808. Catalan people angry. Colored engraving

Sir James Hope Grant
SIR JAMES HOPE GRANT British military commander Date: 1808 - 1875

Jose Floridablanca
JOSE MONINO Y REDONDO, conde de FLORIDABLANCA Spanish statesman Date: 1728 - 1808

Karl Ludwig Fernow
KARL LUDWIG FERNOW German writer and archeologist Date: 1763 - 1808

Sir William Fergusson 3
SIR WILLIAM FERGUSSON surgeon Date: 1808 - 1877

Sir William Fergusson 4
SIR WILLIAM FERGUSSON surgeon Date: 1808 - 1877

Charlotte Ctss Euston
CHARLOTTE MARIA, countess of EUSTON (nee Waldegrave), wife of George Fitzroy, earl of Euston, later fourth duke of Grafton : with bow and arrows and a music score. Date: 1761 - 1808

Isabella Ctss Dundonald
ISABELLA countess DUNDONALD, second wife of Archibald, ninth earl Date: ? - 1808

John Dickinson, Statesman
JOHN DICKINSON American statesman who played an influential part in the Revolution yet voted against the Independence declaration. with his autograph Date: 1732 - 1808

Narcisse Virgilio Diaz 1
NARCISSE VIRGILIO DIAZ Spanish-born artist in France Date: 1808 - 1876

Narcisse Virgilio Diaz 2
NARCISSE VIRGILIO DIAZ Spanish-born artist in France Date: 1808 - 1876

Jefferson Davis (Iln)
JEFFERSON DAVIS American statesman, President of the Southern Confederacy. Date: 1808 - 1889

Pierre Nicolas Chantreau
PIERRE NICOLAS CHANTREAU French writer Date: 1741 - 1808

Phillips Cosby
PHILLIPS COSBY British naval commander, Admiral of the Red Squadron. Date: 1727 - 1808

Caroline Chisholm 1853
CAROLINE CHISHOLM Philanthropist, known as The Emigrants Friend. Date: 1808-1877

Caroline Chisholm, Iln
CAROLINE CHISHOLM Philanthropist, known as The Emigrants Friend. Date: 1808-1877

Alexandre Bixio
JACQUES-ALEXANDRE BIXIO Highly respected French doctor, naturalist, agriculturist, also politician and philanthropist. Date: 1808 - 1865

Melchior Cesarotti
MELCHIOR CESAROTTI Italian writer, depicted holding one of his books. Date: 1730 - 1808

Marc Caussidiere
MARC CAUSSIDIERE French statesman. Date: 1808 - 1851

Ralph Bernal-Osborne
RALPH BERNAL-OSBORNE politician, noted for his wit which he aimed impartially at his fellow Liberals or the opposing party. Date: 1808 - 1882

Edward Backhouse
EDWARD BACKHOUSE Quaker historian, whose otherwise excellent work glosses over the early and somewhat disreputable history of the Society of Friends. Date: 1808 - 1879

Peter Rainier
PETER RAINIER naval commander, notably in the East Indies Date: 1741 - 1808

Richard Hurd
RICHARD HURD Bishop of Worcester, writer on ecclesiatical subjects Date: 1720 - 1808

A Nelaton / Pierre Petit
AUGUSTE NELATON French surgeon Date: 1808 - 1873

Frederick Vi / Danish Roya
FREDERICK VI King of Denmark (1808-39) and Norway (1808-14) - ruled as regent when his father, Christian VII, became insane Date: 1768 - 1839

Saverio Bettinelli
SAVERIO BETTINELLI Italian Jesuit writer Date: 1718 - 1808

Somo-Sierra 1808
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN At the battle of SOMO-SIERRA Napoleon directs a cavalry charge against a Spanish battery protecting the road to Madrid Date: 30 November 1808

1808 / Canning / Gillray
Disciples catching the Mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal George Canning reaches for Pitt the Youngers mantle Date: 1808

Canning Defiant / Gillray
Phaeton alarm d George Canning defies his enemies Date: 1808

Jefferson Davis / Brady 87
JEFFERSON DAVIS President of the Confederacy, American Civil War Date: 1808 - 1889

Costa / Vanity Fair 1872
SIR MICHAEL COSTA British composer and conductor, born in Italy Date: 1808 - 1884

Nicola Ignarra
NICOLA IGNARRA Italian antiquary and divine Date: 1728 - 1808

Salmon Portland Chase
SALMON PORTLAND CHASE American jurist and statesman Date: 1808 - 1873

HENRY COLE 1808-1882
SIR HENRY COLE Civil servant, museum director, artist and editor Date: 1808 - 1882

Saverio Bettinelli 2
SAVERIO BETTINELLI Italian Jesuit writer Date: 1718 - 1808

Henry Edward Manning
HENRY EDWARD MANNING Cardinal Manning Date: 1808 - 1892

GWW Wiltshere, Baron Bramwell, Judge
George William Wiltshere Baron Bramwell Judge Date: 1808 - 1892

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"1808: A Year of Triumphs and Tragedies" Step back in time to the eventful year of 1808, where history unfolded with remarkable battles, cultural spectacles, and significant milestones. The Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 marked a turning point in the Peninsular War, as brave soldiers fought valiantly against all odds. Meanwhile, a captivating map reveals the vast territories once held by the Macedonian and Thracian Empire. Recruiting posters adorned city walls, enticing young men to join the prestigious 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons. The rhythmic beats of "Steady the Drums and Fifes" echoed through Astleys Amphitheatre, captivating audiences with thrilling performances. In this era dominated by war, riflemen from the renowned 95th Regiment played an instrumental role on battlefields during the Peninsular War. Renowned artist LEJEUNE captured these brave warriors in his masterpieces that immortalized their heroism for generations to come. Even amidst turbulent times, life carried on with its own unique charm. Gillray's whimsical depiction titled "Windy Weather" reminds us that humor prevailed even during challenging circumstances. In bustling London at Whitehall Palace around James II's reign, grandeur was evident at every turn. Beyond warfare and entertainment lies innovation - witness Scotland's architectural marvel: Bell Rock Lighthouse built between 1808-1810 stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity amidst treacherous seas. However, not all stories end happily; we mourned alongside our nation when Sir John Moore tragically lost his life fighting for what he believed in - forever remembered for his sacrifice. Amidst it all were everyday scenes like bargemen navigating rivers depicted by Pyne's artistry – reminding us that ordinary lives continued despite extraordinary events surrounding them. As we delve into historical records from this pivotal year filled with triumphs and tragedies, we gain a deeper understanding of the past.