1837 Collection (page 8)

Crested partridge and buttonquail
6337577 Crested partridge and buttonquail by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Crested partridge, Rollulus rouloul 1 and Madagascar buttonquail, Turnix nigricollis or Turnix nigrifrons 2)

Tolumnia guttata orchid
6337551 Tolumnia guttata orchid by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Tolumnia guttata orchid. Epidendrum guttatum, Cymbidium guttatum, Epidendro macchiato)

Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril
6338523 Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril)

Fan worm, Serpula vermicularis 1, polychaete worm, Spirorbis corrugatus 2, tube-building annelid worm
6338510 Fan worm, Serpula vermicularis 1, polychaete worm, Spirorbis corrugatus 2, tube-building annelid worm, Spirobranchus triqueter 3 and Galeolaria caespitosa 4 by Corsi (19th century)

Fossil skeleton of an extinct Anoplotherium commune
6338500 Fossil skeleton of an extinct Anoplotherium commune by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossil skeleton of an extinct Anoplotherium commune)

Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus
6338498 Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus)

Common cotton bush, Berzelia lanuginosa
6338490 Common cotton bush, Berzelia lanuginosa by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Common cotton bush, Berzelia lanuginosa, Brunia lanuginosa)

Bar-toothed nereid, Perinereis nuntia 1 and nereid, Syllis armillaris 2
6338486 Bar-toothed nereid, Perinereis nuntia 1 and nereid, Syllis armillaris 2 by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Bar-toothed nereid, Perinereis nuntia 1 and nereid, Syllis armillaris 2)

Nile perch, Lates niloticus, and sleeper fish or gudgeon, Ophiocara macrolepidota
6338473 Nile perch, Lates niloticus, and sleeper fish or gudgeon, Ophiocara macrolepidota by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Nile perch, Lates niloticus, and sleeper fish or gudgeon)

Bristle worms or sea mice
6338467 Bristle worms or sea mice by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Bristle worms or sea mice. Golden fireworm, Chloeia flava 1, and Eurythoe complanata 2. Anfinome flava, Pleione alcyonea)

Clubhook squid, European squid and cuttlefish
6338466 Clubhook squid, European squid and cuttlefish by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Common clubhook squid, Onychoteuthis banksii 1, European squid, Loligo vulgaris 2, and cuttlefish)

Fossil of extinct oyster species, Trihites plati
6338459 Fossil of extinct oyster species, Trihites plati by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Fossil of extinct oyster species, Trihites plati. Trichite massiccia)

Fossils of extinct scallops
6338445 Fossils of extinct scallops by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossils of extinct scallops. Spondylus spinosus 1, etc. Plagiostoma spinosa, Pachite punteggiato, Diancora marginata)

Common black leech, Hirudo verbana, var
6338430 Common black leech, Hirudo verbana, var by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Common black leech, Hirudo verbana, var. nigra)

Parasitic worms and tapeworms, Bothriocephalus coronatus 1, Bothriocephalus corolla 2, and pike tapeworm
6338414 Parasitic worms and tapeworms, Bothriocephalus coronatus 1, Bothriocephalus corolla 2, and pike tapeworm, Triaenophorus nodulosus 3 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Allegheny spurge, Pachysandra procumbens
6338392 Allegheny spurge, Pachysandra procumbens by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Allegheny pachysandra or Allegheny spurge, Pachysandra procumbens, Pachisandra distesa)

Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola
6338368 Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola. Pentapodo fasciuola)

Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis
6338363 Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis (Pimelepterus marciac Pimelettero Marciac)

Flat sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus
6338340 Flat sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Flat sea biscuit, sea urchin, Clypeaster rosaceus. Clipeastro rosaceo)

Japanese allspice, Chimonanthus praecox
6338283 Japanese allspice, Chimonanthus praecox by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Wintersweet or Japanese allspice, Chimonanthus praecox Calycanthus praecox, Chimonanthus fragrans)

Species of mole crabs or sand crabs
6338265 Species of mole crabs or sand crabs by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Species of mole crabs or sand crabs. Hippa adactyla 1, Emerita emeritus 2, Albunea symmysta 3)

Stevensia buxifolia
6338241 Stevensia buxifolia by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Stevensia buxifolia, Stevensia a foglie di bossolo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus)

Loasea grandiflora
6338238 Loasea grandiflora by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Loasea grandiflora, Loasea di grandi fiori. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario)

Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco
6338235 Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco, Crisobalano icaco)

Green algae, Chara haitensis
6338223 Green algae, Chara haitensis by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Green algae, Chara haitensis, Cara di Haiti. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus)

Redoul tree, Coriaria myrtifolia
6338206 Redoul tree, Coriaria myrtifolia by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Redoul or roudou tree, Coriaria myrtifolia, Coriaria a foglie di mortella)

European spider crab, Maja squinado
6338182 European spider crab, Maja squinado by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: European spider crab, Maja squinado. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus)

Norway king crab, Lithodes maja
6338180 Norway king crab, Lithodes maja by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Norway king crab, Lithodes maja, Litode artica femmina)

Snowberry, Symphoria racemosa
6338086 Snowberry, Symphoria racemosa by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Snowberry, Symphoria racemosa (Symphoricarpos racemosa)

Indian almond, Terminalia catappa
6338046 Indian almond, Terminalia catappa by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Indian almond or Malabar almond, Terminalia catappa, Terminalia del Malabar)

Pink swamp heath, Sprengelia incarnata
6338043 Pink swamp heath, Sprengelia incarnata by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Pink swamp heath, Sprengelia incarnata, Sprengelia carnicina)

Encenillo, Weinmannia pubescens
6338040 Encenillo, Weinmannia pubescens by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Encenillo, Weinmannia pubescens, Veinmannia pubescente)

Iiwi and greater double-collared sunbird
6338034 Iiwi and greater double-collared sunbird by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Iiwi, Vestiaria coccinea 1, and greater double-collared sunbird, Cinnyris afer 2)

Freshwater ark clams
6337971 Freshwater ark clams by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Ark clam, Barbatia barbata 1, Noahs ark shell, Arca noae 2, Tucetona pectunculus 3, false ark shell, Cucullaea labiata 4)

Bears breeches or sea dock, Acanthus mollis
6337963 Bears breeches or sea dock, Acanthus mollis by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Bears breeches or sea dock, Acanthus mollis, Branca orsina, Acanto molle)

Cottongrass or cottonsedge, Eriophorum angustifolium
6337950 Cottongrass or cottonsedge, Eriophorum angustifolium by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Cottongrass or cottonsedge, Eriophorum angustifolium, Erioforo di foglie strette)

Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa
6337942 Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle)

American hazelnut, Corylus americana
6337938 American hazelnut, Corylus americana by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: American hazelnut, Corylus americana, native to North America)

Dichapetalum pedunculatum
6337914 Dichapetalum pedunculatum by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Dichapetalum pedunculatum, Chailletia pedunculata, Chailletie pedonculee)

Agarwood, Aqualaria malaccensis Critically endangered
6337912 Agarwood, Aqualaria malaccensis Critically endangered by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Agarwood, Aqualaria malaccensis, Garo de Malacca. Critically endangered)

Bushwillow, Combretum coccineum
6337902 Bushwillow, Combretum coccineum by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Bushwillow, Combretum coccineum, Chigomier a fleurs rouges)

Olax stricta
6337894 Olax stricta by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Olax stricta, Fissilia stricta, Fissilier serre. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario)

True sago palm tree, Metroxylon sagu
6337819 True sago palm tree, Metroxylon sagu by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: True sago palm tree, Metroxylon sagu. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus)

Bayberry, Morella pubescens
6337783 Bayberry, Morella pubescens by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Bayberry, bay-rum tree, candleberry, sweet gale or wax-myrtle, Morella pubescens)

Javillo or antidote caccoon, Fevillea cordifolia
6337768 Javillo or antidote caccoon, Fevillea cordifolia by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Javillo or antidote caccoon, Fevillea cordifolia)

Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus
6337765 Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus 2 and detail of mouth 1)

Peacocks tail, Padina pavonica 1, and Dictyota dichotoma 2
6337746 Peacocks tail, Padina pavonica 1, and Dictyota dichotoma 2 by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Peacocks tail, Padina pavonica 1, and Dictyota dichotoma 2)

Fossils of extinct Trilobites
6338002 Fossils of extinct Trilobites by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossils of extinct Trilobites. Dudley bug or Dudley locust, Calymene blumenbachii 1, and Paradoxides spinulosus 2)

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In the year 1837, a myriad of intriguing events and captivating sights unfolded. Amidst the lush woodlands, a peculiar plant known as Ghost plant or Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora) emerged, its ethereal white petals casting an otherworldly charm. Meanwhile, in Thornbury Castle nestled in Gloucs, whispers of ancient tales echoed through its grand halls. The castle stood as a testament to bygone eras and whispered secrets waiting to be unraveled. Nature's delicate beauty revealed itself in the form of Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), enchanting all who laid eyes upon its dainty blossoms. Its presence served as a reminder that even amidst chaos, there is always room for grace and elegance. On distant battlefields at Ramnuggur, the Charge of the Light Dragoons thundered forth with unwavering bravery. Their gallant charge etched into history books forevermore, reminding us of the sacrifices made for freedom and honor. But not all tales were steeped in heroism; some carried darker undertones. The legend of Spring-Heeled Jack spread like wildfire—a winged monster haunting London streets under cover of darkness—an enigma that both terrified and fascinated those who dared speak his name. Artistic masterpieces also graced this eventful year. Flandrin's Nude Youth by the Seaside captured raw vulnerability on canvas—depicting a moment frozen in time where innocence met nature's vast expanse with unabashed purity. Amidst these stories unfolding across continents, pollen grains from various plants danced on gentle breezes—tiny messengers spreading life from one bloom to another—a symphony orchestrated by Mother Nature herself. Within Union Workhouses such as Sleaford in Lincolnshire and Pontypool in Monmouthshire, lives intertwined within their austere walls. No.