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1838 Collection (#5)

In 1838, amidst a world of contrasting events and remarkable individuals, history unfolded in its diverse tapestry

Background image1838 Collection: Carriage of the Duke of Sussex in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of the Duke of Sussex in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, uncle to Queen Victoria, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. With escort of Life Guards, grooms in livery, carriage drawn by six bay horses

Background image1838 Collection: Queens Equerry and Mounted Band of the Household

Queens Equerry and Mounted Band of the Household
Queens Equerry and Mounted Band of a regiment of the Household Brigade in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession

Background image1838 Collection: First Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

First Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
First Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Pages of Honour, James Charles M. Covell Esq. and George A. Cavendish Esq

Background image1838 Collection: Second Carriage of the Royal Household - Queen Victoria s

Second Carriage of the Royal Household - Queen Victoria s
Second Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Pages of Honour, Charles Ellice Esq. and Lord Kilmarnock, Two Gentlemen Ushers, Charles Hencage Esq. and the Hon. F

Background image1838 Collection: Third Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

Third Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Third Carriage of the Royal Household. in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Women, Lady Theresa Digby and Lady Charlotte Copley, Two Grooms in Waiting

Background image1838 Collection: Fourth Carriage of Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

Fourth Carriage of Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Fourth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Women, Lady Harriet Clive and Lady Caroline Barrintgon, Two Grooms in Waiting, The Hon

Background image1838 Collection: Captain General of the Royal Archers and Life Guards

Captain General of the Royal Archers and Life Guards
Captain General of the Royal Archers, Duke of Bucleugh, General of the Lifeguards, ensigns and mounted Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background image1838 Collection: Fifth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

Fifth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Fifth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Maids of Honor, Hon. Miss Rice and Hon. Miss Murray, Groom of the Robes, Captin Francis Seymour, Clerk Marshal, Hon

Background image1838 Collection: Sixth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

Sixth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Sixth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Maids of Honor, Hon. Miss Lister and Hon. Miss Paget, Keeper of the Privy Purse, Sir Henry Wheatley

Background image1838 Collection: Seventh Carriage of Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

Seventh Carriage of Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Seventh Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Maids of Honor, Hon. Miss Cavendish and Hon

Background image1838 Collection: Eighth Carriage of Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

Eighth Carriage of Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Eighth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Maids of Honor, Hon. Miss Margaret Frances Florence Dillon and Hon

Background image1838 Collection: Ninth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

Ninth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Ninth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Ladies, Lady Emma Portman and Frances Noel, Lady Barham; Two Lords in Waiting

Background image1838 Collection: 10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Ladies, Lady Sarah Lyttleton and Countess of Mulgrave, Two Lords in Waiting, George Byng

Background image1838 Collection: 11th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

11th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
11th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Ladies, Anne Caulfeild, Countess of Charlemont, and Lady Flora Hastings

Background image1838 Collection: 12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. The Principal Lady of the Bedchamber, Marchioness of Lansdowne, the Lord Chamberlain, Francis Nathaniel Conyngham

Background image1838 Collection: A Squadron of Life Guards. Household Brigade, in

A Squadron of Life Guards. Household Brigade, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of

Background image1838 Collection: Mounted Band of the Household Brigade in Queen Victoria s

Mounted Band of the Household Brigade in Queen Victoria s
Mounted Band of the Household Brigade in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of the August

Background image1838 Collection: A squadron of Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation

A squadron of Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Household cavalry mounted on horseback with bearskins, breastplates and swords

Background image1838 Collection: Sailing match at Greenwich, SE London

Sailing match at Greenwich, SE London
Sailing match on the River Thames at Greenwich, Kent (SE London) on 3 July 1838, showing The Gazelle (left) beating Royal Sovereign. 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Queen Victoria taking the Coronation Oath, 1838

Queen Victoria taking the Coronation Oath, 1838. 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Lady Elizabeth Courtenay, Countess of Devon

Lady Elizabeth Courtenay, Countess of Devon (1801-1867). 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Two Lovers, 1838 (gouache on paper)

Two Lovers, 1838 (gouache on paper)
1766458 Two Lovers, 1838 (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 21x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Lovers. Qajar Persia, AH 1254 / 1838 AD. Gouache on paper)

Background image1838 Collection: Papaver apulum and Helianthemum hyssopifolum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving

Papaver apulum and Helianthemum hyssopifolum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving
986415 Papaver apulum and Helianthemum hyssopifolum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving, printed in colour and finished by hand) by Italian School

Background image1838 Collection: Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) (b / w photo)

Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) (b / w photo)
5219760 Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Gambetta (1838-1882)

Background image1838 Collection: Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire (1838) (b / w photo)

Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire (1838) (b / w photo)
5219822 Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire (1838) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire (1838)

Background image1838 Collection: Portrait of Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Charles-Henri, Duc d Orleans (1810-1842)

Portrait of Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Charles-Henri, Duc d Orleans (1810-1842)
651242 Portrait of Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Charles-Henri, Duc d Orleans (1810-1842), Half Length, Wearing a Black Jacket and the Insignia of the Order of the Legion d Honneur

Background image1838 Collection: Ivy-leaved cyclamen - Cyclamen neapolitanum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving

Ivy-leaved cyclamen - Cyclamen neapolitanum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving
986305 Ivy-leaved cyclamen - Cyclamen neapolitanum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving, printed in colour and finished by hand) by Italian School

Background image1838 Collection: Winchester College: College Street, Winchester, in 1838 (engraving)

Winchester College: College Street, Winchester, in 1838 (engraving)
6024584 Winchester College: College Street, Winchester, in 1838 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: College Street, Winchester, in 1838)

Background image1838 Collection: Trinity College, Entrance Gateway, 1838 (engraving)

Trinity College, Entrance Gateway, 1838 (engraving)
5988633 Trinity College, Entrance Gateway, 1838 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity College, Entrance Gateway, 1838)

Background image1838 Collection: Railway station at Lime Street, Liverpool 1838

Railway station at Lime Street, Liverpool 1838
Entrance to the railway station at Lime Street, Liverpool, two years after its opening. Date: 1838

Background image1838 Collection: General Emile-Jean-Francois-Regis Voyron, 1838 (b / w photo)

General Emile-Jean-Francois-Regis Voyron, 1838 (b / w photo)
5201437 General Emile-Jean-Francois-Regis Voyron, 1838 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Emile-Jean-Francois-Regis Voyron, 1838)

Background image1838 Collection: Portobello, 1838 (engraving)

Portobello, 1838 (engraving)
5203280 Portobello, 1838 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portobello, 1838. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background image1838 Collection: June - The Queens Own (engraving)

June - The Queens Own (engraving)
607050 June - The Queens Own (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: June - The Queens Own; from George Cruikshanks Comic Almanack)

Background image1838 Collection: November - St Cecilias Day (engraving)

November - St Cecilias Day (engraving)
607048 November - St Cecilias Day (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: November - St Cecilias Day; from George Cruikshanks Comic Almanack)

Background image1838 Collection: Camden Town fixed engine station, London

Camden Town fixed engine station, London -- the trains were lowered into and drawn out of Euston by means of ropes. Date: 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Courtenay shooting Lieutenant Bennett (engraving)

Courtenay shooting Lieutenant Bennett (engraving)
2786957 Courtenay shooting Lieutenant Bennett (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtenay shooting Lieutenant Bennett)

Background image1838 Collection: The Rotunda, Woolwich Common, southeast London

The Rotunda, Woolwich Common, southeast London
The Rotunda (pr Repository), Woolwich Common, southeast London. A former artillery museum which was established in 1820. The building was originally a very large bell tent erected in St

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, Strawberries and cream

Illustration, Strawberries and cream. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, Still the glass says very wet

Illustration, Still the glass says very wet. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, an Epicurean

Illustration, an Epicurean. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, Bowled out

Illustration, Bowled out. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, One that got away

Illustration, One that got away. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, Fisherman about to fall into the water

Illustration, Fisherman about to fall into the water. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, Fisherman fast asleep

Illustration, Fisherman fast asleep. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, Ambition

Illustration, Ambition - climbing to reach a pig on a pole. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, A Stalking Horse

Illustration, A Stalking Horse. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, A Picnic

Illustration, A Picnic. first published 1838

Background image1838 Collection: Illustration, A Leap in the Dark

Illustration, A Leap in the Dark. first published 1838




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In 1838, amidst a world of contrasting events and remarkable individuals, history unfolded in its diverse tapestry. Grace Darling, a beacon of bravery and resilience, embarked on a daring rowing adventure with her father to rescue stranded sailors from the treacherous sea. Their selfless act became an emblem of heroism. Simultaneously, the Trail of Tears marked a dark chapter in American history as the Cherokee Native Americans were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands and relocated westward. Robert Lindneux's poignant oil painting captures the sorrow and displacement endured by these resilient people. Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's Winter Landscape transports us to a serene scene painted between 1835-1838. The tranquility depicted contrasts sharply with the turmoil experienced during this period. John James Audubon's artistic prowess shines through his depictions of nature's wonders. From his Birds of America series spanning 1827-1838, we witness the majestic Crested Caracara soaring across canvas alongside other avian marvels like the Merlin Hawk and Key West Quail-Dove. Meanwhile, Union Workhouse in Sleaford stands as a testament to societal structures that sought to address poverty during this era. Its walls witnessed both hardship and hope for those seeking refuge within its doors. The Wharncliffe Viaduct symbolizes progress as it spans across landscapes connecting communities through engineering marvels. It serves as a reminder that even amidst tumultuous times, humanity strives for advancement. And finally, Corry's caricature featured in Vanity Fair humorously reflects society's satirical lens towards influential figures during 1877 while The Imperial State Crown represents enduring symbols of power and monarchy throughout time. Thus, within these fragments lies an encapsulation of life in 1838 - tales of courage against adversity; struggles etched upon canvases; nature celebrated through artistry; societal constructs shaping lives; bridges uniting communities; and the enduring presence of power and satire.