1815 Collection (#37)

Ullswater, Lake District
Ullswater, Cumbria, showing Liulphs Tower Date: 1815

Buttermere and Crummock Water, Lake District
Buttermere and Crummock Water, Cumbria Date: 1815

Betwys-Y-Coed Bridge
The Waterloo Bridge at Betwys- y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, Wales, was built by Thomas Telford in 1815. The arch was constructed in the same year Waterloo was fought. Date: built 1815

Samuel Lister Statue
SAMUEL CUNLIFFE LISTER His statue in Lister Park, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. A prolific inventor of over 150 inventions, including a wool-combing machine. Date: 1815 - 1906

Henry Thornton
HENRY THORNTON economiust and philanthropist, member of parliament. Date: 1760 - 1815

Hablot Knight Browne - 1
HABLOT KNIGHT BROWNE Artist, best known for his illustrations to Dickens done under the sobriquet of Phiz. Date: 1815 - 1882

Brighton Pavilion Dome
The Dome, once the Royal Stables of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, the extravagant Indian inspired architecture built by John Nash, between 1815 and 1822, Sussex, England Date: early 19th century

John Bowdler
JOHN BOWDLER English lawyer and writer, mainly on religious themes : troubled by ill-health. Date: 1783 - 1815

Lady Harriet Acland
Lady Christian Henrietta, known as HARRIET ACLAND wife of Colonel John Dyke Acland, soldier in America. Date: 1750 - 1815

Traveller Disputes Bill
A traveller disputes the landladys bill while the hotel servants watch to see who will win : (our money is on the landlady !). 1813

Other Little Boys from various periods in history, holding hands in a circle in the costumes of 1100, 1558, 1625, 1650, 1775, 1815, 1860 and 1922. Date: 1922

Other Little Girls from various periods in history, holding hands in a circle in the costumes of 1100, 1558, 1625, 1650, 1775, 1815, 1860 and 1922. Date: 1922

Khoja from Uzbekistan
A Khojeh of Uzbek Tartary. The Khojas are an ethnic group of Shia Muslims.This plate, according to Elphinstone, depicts Mahommed Hussun, a native of Wurdaunzye near Bokhaura

Ghilzai man in summer dress, Afghanistan
A Khawtee Ghiljie in his Summer Dress. A 19th century Afghan man seated on the ground. The Ghilzais inhabited southern Afghanistan east of the Duranis. 1815

Durani gentleman on horseback, Afghanistan
A Dooraunee Gentleman. A 19th century Afghan man riding a horse. He has a sword hung at his side. 1815

Durani Villager with gun, Afghanistan
A Dooraunee Villager with his Arms. An Afghan man wearing a long cloak and carrying a firearm with a long bayonet. 1815

Durani shepherds, Afghanistan
Dooraunee (Durani) shepherds from 19th century Afghanistan. The Duranis were based in southern Afghanistan around Kandahar. 1815

Title page, Account of the Kingdom of Caubul
Title page, An account of the Kingdom of Caubul, and its dependencies in Persia Tartary, and India; comprising a view of the Afghaun nation, and a history of the Dooraunee Monarchy

Aymaq nomadic man, Afghanistan
A Man of the Tymunee Eimauk. Aymaq (also Aimak, Eimauk or Aimaq), are a collection of Persian-speaking nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes

Syntax Reads Aloud 1815
Dr Syntax recites from his tour notes in a country inn: the reception by the other guests is varied. Date: 1815

Artists Accident
While seeking a suitable point from which to sketch a ruin, Dr Syntax slips... Date: 1815

Sir William Jenner - 2
SIR WILLIAM JENNER Physician and anatomist Date: 1815 - 1898

Anne, Lady Byron
ANNA ISABELLA MILBANKE Lady Byron (1815 to 1816) Date: 1792 - 1860

Emancipated Women
Margaret Bryan; scientific writer and teacher in Blackheath Date: 1815

Waterloo / Clark / Wellingto
Wellington on the field Date: 18 June 1815

Andrew Burn, Military
Major-General ANDREW BURN British military commander during the Napoleonic Wars. Date: CIRCA 1815

Sketching Cattle
Dr Syntax sketches some picturesque livestock. Date: 1815

Treed by a Bull
A gentleman takes to the safety of a tree when menaced by a bull. Date: 1815

Bismarck as Tourist / 1885
OTTO BISMARCK Portrayed as The " Irrepressible" Tourist : " H m!-HA!- Where shall I go next?" Date: 1815 - 1898

Margaret Bryan - 1
MARGARET BRYAN Author of books on mathematics and astronomy, depicted with her two daughters. She lived at Blackheath, Kent. Date: flourished 1790 - 1815

After Waterloo 1815
Napoleon after the battle Date: 18 June 1815

Losh and Stephensons carriage. Historical artwork of a steam locomotive patented in 1815 by engineer George Stephenson (1781-1848)

Stephenson locomotive, 1815
Stephensons 1815 locomotive. This early steam locomotive was built in around 1815 by the British engineer George Stephenson (1781-1848)

FRENCH KITCHEN. A kitchen in a middle-class household in Paris, France. Oil on canvas, 1815, by Martin Drolling

PPRE2A-00082
General Andrew Jackson in New Orleans, 1815, with handwritten note. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

PSCI2A-00056
George Stephenson experimenting with his safety lamp in an English coal mine, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVNT2A-00021
General Andrew Jacksons victory over the British at New Orleans in 1815, at the end of the War of 1812. Printed color lithograph of a 19th century illustration

Steam yacht Caledonias stern decoration
Sketch of the steam yacht Caledonias stern decoration Date: 1815

Sergeant of Fusiliers - 54th Regiment
Napoleonic War Line Infantry (French) - Sergeant of Fusiliers of the 54th Regiment

Pringle advertisement
Pringle of Scotland is one of the oldest luxury good labels in the world and was founded by Robert Pringle in 1815. Here they are advertising their sweater collection

Trooper - 1st Regiment of Life Guards. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Interior and front view of the Little Theatre, Haymarket
Etching showing the interior of the Little Theatre, Haymarket and of the front view of the above, published by Robert Wilkinson, 1 December 1815. HPG/8/2/1 (xxv)

Jean Mac / Gill
Jean Mac (1815-1894) Republican journalist and teacher, lecturer and tireless defender of public education for all. In 1866, he founded the League of French education

Portland Place
Making hay, at the entrance to Portland Place

Deptford & Greenwich
Distant view of the Thames at Deptford and Greenwich : if our Library had existed at this time, it would be out of sight to the right of this view

Henri de Lacretelle / Demare
Henri de Lacretelle (1815-1895) French politician, writer and member of the Chamber of Deputies

Arsne Houssaye / Gill
Arsne Houssaye (1815-1896) Journalist, art critic, dramatist novelist and director of the Comdie-Franaise (1849-1856)

Officer - 95th Rifles (Peninsular War)

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"1815: A Year of Heroism and Defiance" In the annals of history, 1815 stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of nations and individuals alike. It was a year that witnessed one of the most significant battles in European history - The Battle of Waterloo. On that fateful day, June 18th, the Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo marked a turning point in Napoleon Bonaparte's ambitions for conquest. Despite their valiant efforts, they were no match for the combined forces led by Wellington and Blücher. Amongst those who fought with unwavering courage were the Scots Greys, whose charge echoed through time as an emblematic moment - "Scotland Forever. " Their gallant display during this battle forever etched their name into military lore. The Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont showcased another tale of bravery amidst chaos. As cannonballs thundered overhead, Highlanders stood firm against overwhelming odds, defending their position with unyielding determination. Meanwhile, on distant shores, Grace Darling embarked on her own heroic journey. Rowing alongside her father amidst treacherous waters off Northumberland's coast, she rescued survivors from a shipwreck - proving that heroism knows no bounds or gender. Back on land at St Helena Island resided Napoleon himself; his dreams shattered but his legacy immortalized. The map he once wielded now serving as a reminder that even great conquerors can be brought down by fate's hand. As we look back upon these events through time's lens, we are reminded not only of valor but also sacrifice. The British army advancing relentlessly towards victory at Waterloo demonstrated unparalleled unity and resilience against all odds. So let us remember 1815 as more than just numbers on paper; it was an era defined by extraordinary acts and unwavering resolve.