1855 Collection (page 2)

Earlswood Asylum, Redhill, Surrey
The charitably financed Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles was opened in 1855 at Redhill in Surrey. It later became known as the Royal Earlswood Hospital. Date: 1907

Rome / Colosseum 1855
Plan of the various levels of the building : the lowest level is on the lower right, and the three higher levels are shown anti-clockwise

Tholos Tomb / Mycenae
Schliemann dubbed this majestic building the Treasury of Atreus but the capstone-topped ashlar corbelled masonry is actually that of a Tholos tomb

Paris Slum Scene
A Paris slum : general aspect of the rue Delambre, with home industries, laundry and other occupations in progress

St Marys Home, Rottingdean, Sussex
St Marys Home, Rottingdean, a magdalen home founded in 1855 for fallen young women. Date: Date unknown

QUEENs DOCK, HULL. The Port of Hull is a trading port located at the confluence of the River Hull and the Humber Estuary in the city of Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Nerval Photo
GERARD DE NERVAL French poet, eccentric if not actually mad, whose difficult life ended in suicide; photographed in the last year of his life. Date: 1808 - 1855

Admiral Raby wins the Victoria Cross
Commander Raby R.N. Boatswains mate Henry Curtis and John Taylor (Captain Forecastle), win the Victoria Cross for their heroic rescue of a soldier of the 57th regiment

Marie Corelli
MARIE CORELLI English novelist, pictured c.1924

Italy Genova
The harbour, seen from the piazza del Aqua Verde, on the occasion of the embarcation of the king of Sardinia

Wh Russell / Illus Times
SIR WILLIAM HOWARD RUSSELL British war correspondent for The Times, reporting from the Crimea in 1855

Henry De LA Beche
Sir Henry Thomas DE LA BECHE Distinguished geologist, responsible for the Geological Ordnance Survey, and for the institution which would grow into the Geological Museum

Hiawatha / Portrait
A portrait of Hiawatha

Exterior view of the Hafod Copper and Silver Works and Copper Mill in Swansea, Wales. Date: 1855

CRICKETER, WICKHAM
REV. A.P. WICKHAM CRICKETER - SOMERSET Date: 1855-1935

Exterior of British Museum - reading room 1855
Construction of the great Reading Room of the British Museum, the forerunner of the British Library Date: 1855

SCHLESINGER, Jacob (1792-1855). Portrait of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Oil on canvas

Nikisch Photo
ARTHUR NIKISCH Hungarian conductor and composer

MONTREAL: MAP, 1855. Montreal skyline backed by the Saint Lawrence River, from Mount Royal. Lithograph, 1855

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Paolo e Francesca da Rimini, 1855

Crowning of Nicolas I
NICOLAS I/TSAR SCENES & EVENTS Crowning of the Tzar in Moscow on 19 August 1826. Date: 1796 - 1855

PLIT2A-00110
First edition title page of Whitmans " Leaves of Grass, " 1855. Hand-colored woodcut

PLIT2C-00110
Walt Whitman and his first edition title page of " Leaves of Grass." Composite art of hand-colored woodcut and document

General Sir Henry C. Sclater / Stamp
General SIR HENRY CRICHTON SCLATER (1855 - 1923) British Army General during World War I

1855 / Belgravia Riot
Windows are broken in Belgravia during one of a series of riots in the Hyde Park area during the summer of 1855

Sebastopol, Crimean War
Interior of the Malakoff Tower, the most important of the Russian defences, taken by the French on 8 September

Cricketer, Webbe
A.J. Webbe Cricketer - Middlesex

The Lighthouse; Rudyerds Eddystone Lighthouse
An engraving of The Lighthouse, a painting by Clarkson Stanfield, R.A. for some private theatrical events at Campden-House

Ascent Mont Blanc - 1
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC On the glacier de Sacconay, Tissay, the chief guide, is hauled to safety after a break in the ice nearly sends him plunging into a crevasse

Ascent Mont Blanc - 2
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC Leaving the Grands Mulets, the climbers separate, only the more experienced going on to the summit

Frobels Infant Garden
The concept of KINDERGARTENS originated with Frobels system, which spread from Germany to Britain and throughout the world

Carlton Club 1855
The Carlton Club, Pall Mall

Little Dorrit 1857
Little Dorrit appears through a doorway

Brighton / Brunswick Sq
Brighton, Sussex: boats off Brunswick Square

Cornering a Bear
Cornering a bear, Sweden

Bear Attacks Hunter
A bear attacks a Swedish hunter, disregarding his barking dog

Charlotte Bronte / Brock
Charlotte Bronte Writer

Ascent Mont Blanc - 3
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC One of the most difficult parts of the climb - the snow turns to ice and the climbers must cut foot-holes in order to retain a footing

Emile Verhaeren
EMILE VERHAEREN Belgian writer

Railway Navigator
Affectionately satirical view of a navigator, or navvy

Miners / Lift Shaft / 1855
Landing at the bottom of the shaft in a mine in Northumberland, England

Embossed Victorian mourning card, James Woodhead
Embossed Victorian mourning card, with a woman and a girl grieving at a tomb in a cemetery. In Memory of James Woodhead, who departed this life January 14th, 1855, aged 80 years

Colonel Shadforth & 57th Regiment Roger Fenton
Colonel Shadforth & the 57th Regiment; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published March 25, 1856; Salted paper print; 16.8 × 25.1 cm (6 5, 8 × 9 7, 8 in.)

1855, Colton Map of Minnesota, topography, cartography, geography, land, illustration
1855, Colton Map of Minnesota

1855, Colton Map of Scotland, topography, cartography, geography, land, illustration
1855, Colton Map of Scotland

L Enfant du Regiment L Enfant du Regiment (The Random Shot) Signed and dated, lower right: " 18 [symbol] 55" in monogram " JEM", John Everett Millais, 1829-1896, British

Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving)
537103 Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife. Disbrowe lost

The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving)
537100 The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving); (add.info.: The Duel)

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"1855: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1855, the Rifleman of the 95th (Rifles) Regiment of Foot showcased their unparalleled marksmanship skills on the battlefield. Their precision and bravery became legendary during the Crimean War. Meanwhile, a beef cuts diagram from that year provided insight into the culinary preferences of the era. As people savored various cuts, they marveled at how food could unite even in times of conflict. The Crystal Palace in 1855 witnessed an extraordinary event as dinosaurs came to life through Punch magazine's imaginative illustrations. This whimsical display captivated visitors and transported them to a prehistoric world. Amidst these cultural marvels, John Moses Browning was born – a visionary who would revolutionize firearms design with his innovative inventions later in life. In Manchester, compassion prevailed as orphaned children found solace at the Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme. These institutions offered hope and education to those less fortunate. Inspired by Aesop's fable about Wind and Sun competing for supremacy over a traveler's cloak, individuals sought valuable lessons about gentleness triumphing over force during this time. However, not all stories ended happily. The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade immortalized both courage and tragedy during their ill-fated assault at Balaclava during the Crimean War. On a brighter note, Withington Hospital opened its doors in Manchester – providing medical care to those in need while fostering advancements in healthcare practices throughout England. Across waters lay Royal Victoria Dock – bustling with trade ships from around the globe. This hub symbolized Britain's growing influence on international commerce during this era of expansionism. Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard delved deep into existential questions that challenged societal norms and beliefs - provoking introspection among intellectuals worldwide during this transformative period.