1834 Collection (page 8)

GLASGOW WATER CARRIER
A water cart is filled from a public conduit in the streets of Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1834

DODGY RESTAURANT COOK
Tricks of the food trade: one cook explains to another how to cheat customers by lying about the weight of mutton legs. Date: 1834

MYTTON LOSES WINNINGS
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) homeward bound one evening from Doncaster falls asleep while counting his winnings - thus many bank- notes were blown away & lost. Date: 1820s

MYTTON AS HWAYMAN
JOHN MYTTON After dining at Halston House the doctor & clergyman are held-up at gun-point by Mytton disguised as a smock-wearing highwayman. What a lark! Date: 1796 - 1834

GAMING DEN / MYTTON
A hell of a row in a hell. Mytton shows fight. A brawl breaks out amongst some high- spirited gents in a gaming den. Included is the eccentric squire John Mytton (1796-1834) Date: 1820s

JUMPING A TOLLGATE
Eccentric English John Mytton (1796-1834) attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper & doubtless his passenger. Date: 1820s

MYTTONS JUMPS TOLLGATE
Eccentric English John Mytton (1796-1834) attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper & doubtless his passenger. Date: 1820s

MYTTON DRIVES CARRIAGE
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper and doubtless his passenger Date: 1796 - 1834

Method of curing anchovies in Sicily 1834
In the Mediterranean Sea, the anchovy is chiefly taken at night; large fires are lighted on rafts, which attracts the fish, engraving showing men a cellars packing anchovies in barrels in salt

COLERIDGE / CROLL
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Writer Half-length portrait in middle age Date: 1772 - 1834

JOSEPH-MARIE JACQUARD French inventor of the Jacquard loom, explains to Napoleon the principles of his invention Date: 1752 - 1834

WESTMINSTER / 1834 / BURNS
Parliament burning down. Date: 1834

Radcliffe Camera
Date: circa 1834

Houses of Parliament destroyed by fire
The Houses of Parliament destroyed by fire, as seen from across the River Thames. Date: 16 October 1834

St Stephens cloisters
View of St Stephens cloisters after the fire of 1834. Date: 1834

NEW YORK / CITY HALL 1834
New York: City Hall Date: 1834

Portrait of Ivan Petrovich Postnikov, 1834. Creator: Hampeln, Carl, von (1794-after 1880)
Portrait of Ivan Petrovich Postnikov, 1834. Found in the Collection of State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

Still life with flowers in an antique vase, 1834. Creator: Jensen, Johan Laurentz (1800-1856)
Still life with flowers in an antique vase, 1834. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen

Carnival scene, Place de la Concorde, 1834. Creator: Lami, Eugene Louis (1800-1890)
Carnival scene, Place de la Concorde, 1834. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

National Gallery, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
View from St-Martin s-in-the-Fields towards Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery, an art collection of international importance, founded in1824, with the current building opened in 1834, London

Birmingham, Concert Hall, B ham, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Birmingham Town Hall and Concert Hall, based on the Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Forum, Rome, Italy, opened in 1834, Victoria Square, central Birmingham, West Midlands, England

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion. From the series Famous Views of Kyoto, 1834. Private Collection

Clear breeze at Awazu. From the series Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi), 1834. Private Collection

Count Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias (1776-1831), 1834. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Saint Petersburg. Tobacco and cigars factory on Kolokolnaya street, 1834. Private Collection

Stockings and gloves vendor, 1834. Private Collection

Title page for the story The Queen of spades by A. Pushkin, 1834. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

George Sand dressed as a man, 1834. Private Collection

Street Scene in Moscow, 1834. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Theodore Rousseau (1812-1867). French painter. Field on rain, 1834/1835. Barbizon School. National Gallery. Prague

Andre Hubert Fournet
ANDRE HUBERT FOURNET French educator and benefactor. Date: 1752 - 1834

Cape or black-maned lion, Panthera leo melanochaita. Extinct African species.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Col

Expedition of Malaspina. Philippines. Zamboanga
Malaspina Expedition. Philippines (1792). Village of Zamboanga. Drawing by Fernando Brambila. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum

Symptoms of a Locked Jaw / Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834, on the passage by the U. S
ANDREW JACKSON: U.S. BANK. Symptoms of a Locked Jaw/ Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834, on the passage by the U.S

TEXTILE MILL: COTTON, 1834. Carding, drawing, and roving of cotton cloth in a textile mill: engraving, 1834

Brennan Society picnic, New York City, 1800s
Ox-roasting at the Brennan Societys picnic, Lion Park, New York City, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Australian prison hulk Success. Prison hulks were decommissioned ships that authorities used as floating prisons in the 18th and 19th centuries. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Prison hulks were decommissioned ships that authorities used as floating prisons in the 18th and 19th centuries

George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr. The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

A contemporary impression of four of the Tolpuddle Martyrs after their return from penal servitude in Australia in 1836. Left to right, James Brine, Thomas Stanfield, John Stanfield, James Loveless

The burning of The Houses of Parliament, London, England, 1834. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784 - 1854. Lieutenant Governor of British Honduras (1814-1822), Van Diemens Land (now the State of Tasmania)

The Gallery on board The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Prison hulks were decommissioned ships that authorities used as floating prisons in the 18th

The washing room on board The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Prison hulks were decommissioned ships that authorities used as floating prisons in the 18th

Exterior of a Dorchester labourers cottage in the early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Old Houses of Lords and Commons, Palace of Westminster, London, England, seen here before the fire of 1834. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The New Palace of Westminster, City of Westminster, London, England, seen here after its reconstruction following the fire of 1834 which virtually destroyed the old palace

Map showing the placings in Australia of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

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In the year 1834, a multitude of events unfolded, shaping history in various realms. From political upheavals to cultural milestones, this was a year that left an indelible mark on society. One notable figure who emerged during this time was Charles Haddon Spurgeon. A captivating photo captures his essence, showcasing the charisma and conviction that would make him one of the most influential preachers of his time. The Tolpuddle Martyrs also made their mark in 1834. These brave men fought for workers' rights and faced unjust persecution for forming a trade union. Their story serves as a reminder of the power of solidarity and resilience against oppression. Meanwhile, J. M. W Turner's iconic painting "Burning Parliament" immortalizes the fiery destruction that engulfed the Houses of Lords and Commons on October 16th. This event symbolized both chaos and rebirth within British politics. On a different note, William Morris found solace at Kelmscott Manor in 1834. This idyllic retreat became his sanctuary where he could cultivate his artistic talents and lay the foundation for future endeavors in design and craftsmanship. Tragedy struck during a fox hunting accident when an unexpected turn led to unforeseen consequences. Such incidents remind us that even amidst leisurely pursuits like hunting, danger can lurk around every corner. Coleridge Nether Stowey served as an inspiration for Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetic musings during this period. The tranquil beauty surrounding him provided fertile ground for creativity to flourish within his soul. Shavington Day brought excitement as Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre embarked on thrilling hunting expeditions with unparalleled gusto. His daring escapades showcased both bravery and skill while capturing hearts with tales from these exhilarating adventures. In another realm entirely, Dmitri Mendeleyev began laying down foundations for modern chemistry by formulating early versions of what would become known as the periodic table.