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1836 Collection (#9)

In the year 1836, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history

Background image1836 Collection: George Colman (Younger)

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

Background image1836 Collection: Jean Louis De Cheverus

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

Background image1836 Collection: 2nd Viscount Clifden

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

Background image1836 Collection: Jos Chamberlain Speaks

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

Background image1836 Collection: Joseph Chamberlain Photo

Joseph Chamberlain Photo
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Statesman Date: 1836-1914

Background image1836 Collection: Richard Earl of Cavan

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

Background image1836 Collection: Thomas Bailey Aldrich

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

Background image1836 Collection: Dickens / Sketches by Boz

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

Background image1836 Collection: Jordan / Petra / Urn Tomb

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

Background image1836 Collection: A London Pawnbroker

A London Pawnbroker
A London pawnbrokers Date: 1836

Background image1836 Collection: Juliette Adam

Juliette Adam
JULIETTE ADAM (nee Lamber) French writer Date: 1836 -1936

Background image1836 Collection: Bret Harte (Vanity Fair)

Bret Harte (Vanity Fair)
BRET HARTE American author, noted for The luck of Roaring Camp Date: 1836 - 1902

Background image1836 Collection: Electricity / Daniell Cell

Electricity / Daniell Cell
DANIELL CELL Invented in 1836 by John- Frederic Daniell, English chemist and physicist, using zinc and copper

Background image1836 Collection: BRET HARTE

BRET HARTE American writer Date: 1836 - 1902

Background image1836 Collection: F C Burnand Photo

F C Burnand Photo
SIR FRANCIS COWLEY BURNAND journalist, editor of Punch Date: 1836 - 1917

Background image1836 Collection: Jo Chamberlain Young

Jo Chamberlain Young
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN statesman, quite early in his career Date: 1836-1914

Background image1836 Collection: Jo Chamberlain Photo

Jo Chamberlain Photo
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN statesman, in 1881 Date: 1836-1914

Background image1836 Collection: Charles X / 1776 / Boizot

Charles X / 1776 / Boizot
CHARLES X, KING OF FRANCE As Comte d Artois. Date: 1757 - 1836

Background image1836 Collection: Chamberlain / Glasgow 1903

Chamberlain / Glasgow 1903
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Liberal politician speaking in St Andrews Hall, Glasgow at the opening of the fiscal campaign Date: 1836-1914

Background image1836 Collection: Chamberlain / With Dtr 14

Chamberlain / With Dtr 14
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Liberal politician with his daughter Ida, on the official announcement of his retirement from politics Date: 1836-1914

Background image1836 Collection: Poynter (Photo)

Poynter (Photo)
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER artist Date: 1836 - 1919

Background image1836 Collection: Sir William Mac Cormac

Sir William Mac Cormac
SIR WILLIAM MAC CORMAC medical Date: 1836 - 1901

Background image1836 Collection: Alma-Tadema / Garden

Alma-Tadema / Garden
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA Two people under the Colonnade in the front garden of the artists London home, North Gate, Regents Park Date: 1836 - 1912

Background image1836 Collection: Alma-Tadema / Studio

Alma-Tadema / Studio
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA East view of the artists studio at his London home, North Gate, Regents Park Date: 1836 - 1912

Background image1836 Collection: Georg August Schweinfurt

Georg August Schweinfurt
GEORG AUGUST SCHWEINFURTH German traveller in Africa Date: 1836 - 1925

Background image1836 Collection: Ignace Fantin-Latour

Ignace Fantin-Latour
Ignace Henri Jean Theodore FANTIN-LATOUR French artist, in 1859 Date: 1836 - 1904

Background image1836 Collection: Charles X / Gaildrau

Charles X / Gaildrau
CHARLES X, KING OF FRANCE (1757 - 1830) Full length engraving. Date: 1757 - 1836

Background image1836 Collection: Building / Ely Cathedral

Building / Ely Cathedral
The front of Ely Cathedral. Date: 1836

Background image1836 Collection: Jos Chamberlain / Vfair 08

Jos Chamberlain / Vfair 08
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Liberal MP looking " War-Worn" Date: 1836 - 1914

Background image1836 Collection: Jos Chamberlain / Vfair 77

Jos Chamberlain / Vfair 77
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Liberal MP in a defiant pose Date: 1836 - 1914

Background image1836 Collection: Bret Harte / Photo

Bret Harte / Photo
BRET HARTE American writer ( The Luck of Roaring Camp etc.) Date: 1836 - 1902

Background image1836 Collection: Oudet Extracts Tooth

Oudet Extracts Tooth
OUDET successfully extracts a tooth from a magnetised patient Date: 14 November 1836

Background image1836 Collection: Birmingham mail in snow 1836

Birmingham mail in snow 1836
The Birmingham Mail is stuck in the snow - the guards ride on to London with the mail bags. Date: 1836

Background image1836 Collection: Louth mail in snow 1836

Louth mail in snow 1836
The Louth Mail (Lincolnshire, England) is stuck in the snow - the mail bags are sent on by a lighter post-chaise, the passengers must walk or wait Date: 1836

Background image1836 Collection: Alma-Tadema / Bong / Cameron

Alma-Tadema / Bong / Cameron
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA British painter in relaxed mood Date: 1836 - 1912

Background image1836 Collection: Alma-Tadema / Walery

Alma-Tadema / Walery
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA British painter born in the Netherlands Date: 1836 - 1912

Background image1836 Collection: Alma-Tadema / Iln

Alma-Tadema / Iln
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA British painter born in the Netherlands Date: 1836 - 1912

Background image1836 Collection: Alma-Tadema / Fireplace

Alma-Tadema / Fireplace
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA British painter in his rather cluttered studio Date: 1836 - 1912

Background image1836 Collection: Alma-Tadema / Woodbury

Alma-Tadema / Woodbury
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA British painter born in the Netherlands Date: 1836 - 1912

Background image1836 Collection: Alma-Tadema / Reception

Alma-Tadema / Reception
SIR LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA Reception room at the artists London home, North Gate, Regents Park Date: 1836 - 1912

Background image1836 Collection: The Castle from Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland

The Castle from Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland
The Castle from the River Ness Walk, Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. The castle was built in 1836 and designed by architect William Burn. Date: late 1930s

Background image1836 Collection: Aerial view, San Jacinto Battleground, Houston, Texas, USA

Aerial view, San Jacinto Battleground, Houston, Texas, USA
Aerial view, taken from an aeroplane, of the San Jacinto Battleground historic site, Houston, Texas, USA. The battle took place in 1836, and was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution

Background image1836 Collection: Centennial Exposition at Dallas, Texas, USA

Centennial Exposition at Dallas, Texas, USA, commemorating 100 years of Texas independence, 1836-1936, Showing four of the buildings in which exhibits were shown. Date: 1936

Background image1836 Collection: BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned by Marshal Roberts. Anglo-Boer War, 1900

Background image1836 Collection: LAMARTINE, Alphonse de (1790-1869). French politician

LAMARTINE, Alphonse de (1790-1869). French politician and romantic poet. Illustration of Jocelyn. 1836. Engraving

Background image1836 Collection: REYNAUD, Emile (1844-1918). French inventor, responsible

REYNAUD, Emile (1844-1918). French inventor, responsible for the first projected animated cartoon films. Reynaud created the Praxinoscope in 1877 and the Th颴 re Optique in December 1888

Background image1836 Collection: CHERET, Jules (1836-1932). Advertising of restaurant

CHERET, Jules (1836-1932). Advertising of restaurant Taverne Olympia in Paris. Printed in 1899. Poster (119 x 81 cm.). Contemporary Art. Litography

Background image1836 Collection: ALCALA ZAMORA, Niceto (1877-1949). Politician

ALCALA ZAMORA, Niceto (1877-1949). Politician and president of the Second Spanish Republic (1931-1936). GARCIA GARCIA, Manuel, also called el Hispaleto (1836-1898). SPAIN




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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.