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1855 Collection (#48)

"1855: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1855

Background image1855 Collection: The Hotel Munsch, at Vienna, Austria, 1855. the Residence of Lord John Russell, During

The Hotel Munsch, at Vienna, Austria, 1855. the Residence of Lord John Russell, During
The Hotel Munsch, at Vienna, Austria, 1855. the Residence of Lord John Russell, during the Celebrated Vienna Conferences of March and April, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: a Neapolitan Fisher Boy. Painted by G. F. Hurlstone. Exhibition of The

a Neapolitan Fisher Boy. Painted by G. F. Hurlstone. Exhibition of The
" a Neapolitan Fisher Boy." Painted by G.F. Hurlstone. Exhibition of the Society of British Artists in Suffolk Street, London, Uk, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: Scene from Verdis il Trovatore, at the Royal Italian Opera, 1855

Scene from Verdis il Trovatore, at the Royal Italian Opera, 1855
Scene from Verdis " il Trovatore, " at the Royal Italian Opera, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: The Imperial Visit: Review of the Household Troops in Windsor Great Park, the Cavalry Charge

The Imperial Visit: Review of the Household Troops in Windsor Great Park, the Cavalry Charge, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: The Grand Reception of the Emperor and Empress of the French, by the Lord Mayor and Corporation

The Grand Reception of the Emperor and Empress of the French, by the Lord Mayor and Corporation, in the Guildhall, London. the Recorder Reading the Address. Uk, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: The Right Hon. the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir George Cornewall Lewis, Bart

The Right Hon. the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir George Cornewall Lewis, Bart. M.P. 1855

Background image1855 Collection: The Raising of the Barque samuel, in the Thames, Uk, 1855

The Raising of the Barque samuel, in the Thames, Uk, 1855
The Raising of the Barque " samuel, " in the Thames, Uk, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: The Geelong and Melbourne Railway, Geelong Terminus, Australia, 1855

The Geelong and Melbourne Railway, Geelong Terminus, Australia, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: WEST STREET, IN D URBAN, 1855

WEST STREET, IN D URBAN, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth, 1855

Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: Scene from the New Drama of helping Hands, at the Adelphi Theatre, Uk, 1855

Scene from the New Drama of helping Hands, at the Adelphi Theatre, Uk, 1855
Scene from the New Drama of " helping Hands, " at the Adelphi Theatre, Uk, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: New Barge of the Oxford University Boat Club, 1855

New Barge of the Oxford University Boat Club, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: Fete of Joan of Arc at Orleans, 6th of May, 1855

Fete of Joan of Arc at Orleans, 6th of May, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: SATURN, NOVEMBER 27, 1855

SATURN, NOVEMBER 27, 1855

Background image1855 Collection: MISS MITFORDs COTTAGE, SWALLOWFIELD, BERKS. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom

MISS MITFORDs COTTAGE, SWALLOWFIELD, BERKS. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european. Mary Russell Mitford, 16 December 1787 10 January 1855

Background image1855 Collection: Boarding the ship le Cygne by the Austrian Empress, 1855. Engraving

Boarding the ship le Cygne by the Austrian Empress, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: The kief in the islands of princes, 1855. Engraving

The kief in the islands of princes, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Equestrian Statue of Francis I to the court of the Louvre by M. Clesinger, 1855

Equestrian Statue of Francis I to the court of the Louvre by M. Clesinger, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Telegraphy locomotives. Inside the car during operation, 1855. Engraving

Telegraphy locomotives. Inside the car during operation, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: FRENCH GUIANA, 1855. Engraving

FRENCH GUIANA, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Telegraph locomotives, by Mr. Bonelli. Vertical section of the telegraph wagon, 1855

Telegraph locomotives, by Mr. Bonelli. Vertical section of the telegraph wagon, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Passage of the steamer le Cygne under the Galata Bridge in Constantinople (Istanbul), 1855

Passage of the steamer le Cygne under the Galata Bridge in Constantinople (Istanbul), 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Camp of the Russian prisoners on the island of Prinkipo, 1855. Engraving

Camp of the Russian prisoners on the island of Prinkipo, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Receiving remains of Admiral Bruat on the port of Toulon, France, 1855. Engraving

Receiving remains of Admiral Bruat on the port of Toulon, France, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Camp Algiers, pilgrims returning from Mecca, 1855. Engraving

Camp Algiers, pilgrims returning from Mecca, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Camp Sefer Pasha, in Batum, 1855. Engraving

Camp Sefer Pasha, in Batum, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Salon of 1855. Swiss school. Stop hunting chamois, painting by Mr Meuron. Engraving

Salon of 1855. Swiss school. Stop hunting chamois, painting by Mr Meuron. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: The Army of the Orient: Comedy, 1855. Engraving

The Army of the Orient: Comedy, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: The Army of the Orient: The cockfight. 1855. Engraving

The Army of the Orient: The cockfight. 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: The army of the East: The toilet on board, 1855. Engraving

The army of the East: The toilet on board, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: The ravine, balls, before Sebastopol. The Crimean War, 1855. Engraving

The ravine, balls, before Sebastopol. The Crimean War, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: The Army of the Orient: The refill, 1855. Engraving

The Army of the Orient: The refill, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: army of the East: The Siesta, 1855. Engraving

army of the East: The Siesta, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: A festival, Honduras, 1855. Engraving

A festival, Honduras, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Types and faces of the Eastern Army. Prologue. Dinner on board. 1855. Engraving

Types and faces of the Eastern Army. Prologue. Dinner on board. 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: INAUGURATION OF RAILWAY BORDEAUX TONNEINS: First section of the railway du Midi. According to Mr

INAUGURATION OF RAILWAY BORDEAUX TONNEINS: First section of the railway du Midi. According to Mr. Fauche 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Celebrating the Feast of St. Barbara, Vincennes, 1855. Engraving

Celebrating the Feast of St. Barbara, Vincennes, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Passage, Lyon, Zouaves, returning from Crimea, France, 1855. Engraving

Passage, Lyon, Zouaves, returning from Crimea, France, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Headquarters of Omer Pasha-Soukoum Kale. 1855. Engraving

Headquarters of Omer Pasha-Soukoum Kale. 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Count Louis-Mathieu MolA

Count Louis-Mathieu MolA

Background image1855 Collection: Reception of HM the King of Sardinia on the railway station in Lyon, November 23, 1855

Reception of HM the King of Sardinia on the railway station in Lyon, November 23, 1855. France. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Fire on the wharf de Billy, Paris, 18 November 1855. France. Engraving

Fire on the wharf de Billy, Paris, 18 November 1855. France. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Model adopted by the new Bus Company from the city of London. Exterior elevation

Model adopted by the new Bus Company from the city of London. Exterior elevation. 1855, UK. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Salon of 1855. Belgian school. The trentaines de Bertal de Haze, painting by M. Leys

Salon of 1855. Belgian school. The trentaines de Bertal de Haze, painting by M. Leys. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Reception LL. MM. at the Palais de l Industrie, by Prince Napoleon and the Commission

Reception LL. MM. at the Palais de l Industrie, by Prince Napoleon and the Commission of the Exhibition. Paris, France, Exposition universelle

Background image1855 Collection: Francois Rude, 1784 - 1855, was a French sculpture. France. engraving 1855

Francois Rude, 1784 - 1855, was a French sculpture. France. engraving 1855

Background image1855 Collection: Celebration at Toulon, November 7, a memorial service in honor of the Dead soldiers in the Crimea

Celebration at Toulon, November 7, a memorial service in honor of the Dead soldiers in the Crimea, 1855. Engraving

Background image1855 Collection: Expo Industry, 1855. Service table ordered from Mr. Christofle, by the Emperor. Paris

Expo Industry, 1855. Service table ordered from Mr. Christofle, by the Emperor. Paris, France, Exposition universelle. An international Exhibition held on the Champs-Elysees in 1855




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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.