1836 Collection (#8)

CARTOON: JACKSON AND EATON, 1836. The Celeste-al Cabinet. Lithograph satirizing Andrew Jacksons cabinet meeting held to discuss the social uproar in Washington over Peggy O Neale Eaton. Cartoon, 1836

JOHN ROSS (1790-1866). Cherokee chief. Also known as Guwisguwi. Lithograph, 1836

CATLIN: CHEROKEE, 1836. Black Coat, a Cherokee chief. Oil on canvas, 1836, by George Catlin

Tooan Tuh, or Spring Frog. Cherokee Native American chief. Lithgoraph, American, 1836
SPRING FROG (c1754-1859). Tooan Tuh, or Spring Frog. Cherokee Native American chief. Lithgoraph, American, 1836, after a painting by Charles Bird King

Furnace; Soho foundry, H Wright nb. 1836 Date: 1836

Andrea Caceres (Peru)
ANDREA CACERES President of Peru. Date: 1836 - 1923

Royal Vauxhall Balloon ascent
Charles Green and fellow-passengers in the Royal Vauxhall Balloon, making its third ascent on 27 September 1836

Royal Hop Pole Hotel
The Royal Hop Pole Hotel, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, immortalised by Charles Dickens in his Pickwick Papers (1836-7) Date: 19th century

Dickens Plaque
The Dickens plaque on the Royal Hop Pole Hotel, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England. It was immortalised in Pickwick Papers (1836-7) Date: 19th century

Head and neck anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck and head

Arm anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red), tendons (white) and muscle structure (brown) of the human upper limbs. Fig

Aerial view of The Limes, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Aerial view of the former Biggleswade Union workhouse opened in 1836 on London Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. In 1935 the site became known as The Limes

Hollingbourne Union Workhouse, Kent
The union workhouse - later known as White Heath - at Hollingbourne, Kent, erected in 1836

Trinity Hospital, Taunton, Somerset
Trinity Hospital, on Trinity Road, Taunton, Somerset, was formerly the Taunton Union workhouse. Designed by Sampson Kempthorne, it was erected in 1836-38

Joseph Chamberlain and Family at Highbury, 1889
Photograph of the Chamberlain family after Joseph Chamberlains marriage to Mary Endicott, 1889. Back row, left to right: Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940)

Great Trek / S. Africa
To escape British rule, Boer families emigrate northwards en masse to the Transvaal and beyond, fighting the Zulus (shown here) and others on their way

Racial Types Cen Africa
Racial types from Central Africa - Kaschna, Jakoba, Liessi, Dombu, Jarriba (these are German names and do not correspond to any listed in our reference books)

Artful Dodger at Work
The Artful Dodger teaches Oliver to pickpocket from the rich

Nathan Mayer Rothschild
NATHAN MAYER ROTHSCHILD founder of the English branch of the international banking house; depicted at the Stock Exchange, London

Thomas Telfords (1757-1834) bridge over the Clyde at Broomielaw, Glasgow. His last stone bridge, begun 18 March 1833, opened 1 January 1836. Horse trams crossing bridge

London and Greenwich railway
London and Greenwich Railway. View from the Surrey Canal. Date: circa 1836

The Annunciation illustration: Parisian Book of Hours
Early Book of Hours printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn: Heures, a l usage de Paris tout au long sans rien requerir, with printed text and images and ornaments illuminated by hand

Canute reproving his courtiers
Canute (Cnut) reproving his courtiers. King Canute of England (1016-1035) and Denmark (1018-1035) gets his feet wet to demonstrate to his sycophantic courtiers that even kings have no power over

Portpatrick c
Portpatrick (c1836 - 7). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1836

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Texas Under Six Flags, showing The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA. Originally a Roman Catholic Mission, it was the scene of fighting during the Texas Revolution of 1836. Date: 1920s

Lady Catherine Stepney as Cleopatra, by Richard Cockle Lucas (1800-1883). C. 1836. Marble. Victoria and Albert Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Spain. Barcelona. Porxos d en Xifr?. Edifice neo-classical build commanded by Josep Xifr? i Cases. 1836. It was named Porxos after the long arcades encircling the buildings. Detail relief

Peter Graham, Artist
PETER GRAHAM Scottish artist Date: 1836 - 1921

Christian Dietr. Grabbe
CHRISTIAN DIETRICH GRABBE German writer Date: 1801 - 1836

George 5th Duke Gordon
GEORGE GORDON, fifth duke of GORDON A Highland Chieftain - Scottish military, depicted in Scottish uniform, kilt, sporran and all. Date: 1770 - 1836

John Gillies - 3
JOHN GILLIES Scottish scholar and historian, His Majestys Historiographer for Scotland. Date: 1747 - 1836

John Gillies - 1
JOHN GILLIES Scottish scholar and historian, His Majestys Historiographer for Scotland. Date: 1747 - 1836

John Gillies - 2
JOHN GILLIES Scottish scholar and historian, His Majestys Historiographer for Scotland. Date: 1747 - 1836

JUAN EGANA Spanish American statesman, senador de la republica de Chile. Date: 1769 - 1836

Andre Dumont
ANDRE DUMONT French statesman Date: 1764 - 1836

Nathan Drake
NATHAN DRAKE Doctor and essayist Date: 1766 - 1836

Alexander Dickson
ALEXANDER DICKSON botanist, at work with his microscope : A primrose by the rivers brim, no simple primrose was to him, it was a good deal more. Date: 1836 - 1887

Edmund Robert Daniell
EDMUND ROBERT DANIELL Writer on legal matters with his autograph Date: circa 1836

Michael Culme-Seymour
Admiral sir MICHAEL CULME- SEYMOUR British naval commander, on the deck of a warship at sea. 1836 - 1920

George Colman (Younger)
GEORGE COLMAN (younger) Poet, son of the playwright of the same name. Date: 1762 - 1836

Jean Louis De Cheverus
Cardinal JEAN LOUIS A M L de CHEVERUS French churchman in America Date: 1768 - 1836

2nd Viscount Clifden
HENRY WELBORE AGAR ELLIS, second viscount CLIFDEN with his autograph Date: 1761 - 1836

Jos Chamberlain Speaks
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN addresses a Liberal Unionist meeting in the Music Hall, Edinburgh. Date: 1836 - 1914

Joseph Chamberlain Photo
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Statesman Date: 1836-1914

Richard Earl of Cavan
RICHARD FORD LAMBART, seventh earl of CAVAN British military commander during the Napoleonic Wars. Date: 1763 - 1836

Thomas Bailey Aldrich
THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH American author and editor, wrote The story of a bad boy some novels and books of poems. Who now reads him ? Date: 1836 - 1907

Dickens / Sketches by Boz
The Parish engine. Date: First published: 1836

Jordan / Petra / Urn Tomb
Petra: the Urn Tomb (a tomb surmounted by an urn) Date: circa 1836

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In the year 1836, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. The skies witnessed the awe-inspiring Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent, captivating hearts and minds with its ethereal beauty. Meanwhile, Bill Sykes (Barnard) emerged as a prominent figure, his name whispered in hushed tones across London's streets. Literary genius W. S. Gilbert made his debut in Vanity Fair, enchanting readers with his unparalleled wit and charm. Oliver Twist graced the title page of Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, immersing us in a world of hardship and resilience. The boxing ring became alive with fierce competition as Daniel Mendoza showcased his prowess as a boxer extraordinaire. His skillful moves left spectators breathless and craving for more. Amidst these cultural marvels, The Pickwick Papers adorned bookshelves with its captivating cover design by Charles Dickens himself. Each stroke of artistry beckoned readers to embark on unforgettable adventures within its pages. While literature flourished, historical artwork shed light on the intricacies of our cardiovascular system—a testament to human curiosity and scientific progress. However, not all was grandeur; tragedy struck during the Siege of the Alamo in 1836 when brave souls fought valiantly against overwhelming odds—an event forever etched into our collective memory. Closer to home were reminders of societal challenges faced by Guiltcross Union Workhouse in Kenninghall, Norfolk—where compassion battled destitution—and Union Workhouses like Wantage in Oxfordshire and Henstead in Swainsthorpe stood as symbols of hope amidst adversity. Thus was the tapestry woven by 1836—a year that encapsulated both triumphs and tribulations; where balloons soared high above while battles raged below; where literature transported us to worlds unknown while society grappled with inequality.