1855 Collection (page 59)

Paris / Palais Industrie
Built for the 1855 Exposition, this building was demolished in 1897 to make room for the Avenue Alexander III

Omar Pacha at Varna
Omar Pacha embarks from Varna - Bulgaria - on the Black Sea coast during the 1854-56 Russian Crimean War

Shepherds Informed
The Illustrated London News made its debut in coloured journalism on the 22nd December 1855 when the first series of coloured printed pictures appeared in its Christmas supplement

Costume / Women / French1855
A Parisian lady dressed for outdoors, in bonnet and coat

Little Dorrit / Mr Merdle
Mr Merdle a borrower

Browning / Poem / Fireside
BY THE FIRESIDE (from Dramatis personae )...with whom began loves voyage full-sail

Honduras Santa Rosa R
A primitive bridge allows travelers to cross the Santa Rosa river

Honduras Rancho
A house at Rancho : I dare say theres more to the place than this

Honduras Mejocote R
Rope suspension bridge enabling people to cross from one bank of the Mejocote river to the other

Panama Colon
(aka Aspinwall) The United States Mail Steam- ship Companys offices

PERU ISLAY
The port viewed from the sea

Crimea Volunteers
Sardinian volunteers leave Genova to fight in the Crimea, thus ensuring their country will have a place at the conference table and so be recognised as a nation

Crimea Volunteers - 2
Sardinian volunteers for the Crimea war distinguish them- selves at Chernaia : their presence ensures their country will be recognised by other nations

Little Dorrit / Dickens
The Marshalsea becomes an orphan

Dickens / Little Dorrit
Fanny and Little Dorrit call on Mrs Merdle

Brighton / Aquarium Ext
Brighton, Sussex: an exterior view of The Aquarium

Reading Room Brit Museum
Construction of the great Reading Room of the British Museum, the forerunner of the British Library

H. W. Longfellow: Hiawatha
Hiawatha invents the pictogram which he carves onto a tree

Esperance & Spirit
Elizabeth Hope, known as Elizabeth d Esperance, with a materialised spirit

Hiawatha / Beggars Dance
Pau-Puk Keewis dances the Beggars Dance, to the accompaniment of a merry flute flute playing crowd, at Hiawathas wedding

Adam Mickiewicz
ADAM MICKIEWICZ Polish poet and radical

Children Singing Carols
Five small children sing carols at someones front door

Young Lady & Callers
Two young men call to see a demure-looking young lady, bringing a bouquet of flowers

Girl and Caged Canary
Rosas Canary Girl with her canary

Moscow / Red Square 1855
Red Square and the cathedral of Saint Vasili

Sentinel at Sebastopol
A sentinel of the Zouaves (French) before Sebastopol, while his colleagues forage for firewood - a scene evocative of the harsh conditions of the war

Russian Fleet Destroyed
The Tsar, convinced that his fleet will be burnt, prefers to set fire to it himself, in imitation of his predecessors heroic act in 1812

Lord Raglan (On Horse)
LORD FITZROY JAMES HENRY SOMERSET, first baron RAGLAN British commander in the Crimea 1854-55

Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, actor, dramatist, director
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero (1855-1934), English actor, dramatist and stage director

Pyramid and temple, Tuxpan, Mexico
A pyramid-shaped monument with a temple on the top at Tuxpan (Tuxpam, Tusapan), in the State of Veracruz, Mexico

Industry / Rubber
Factory interior: Indiarubber waterproof works, old farm house in Surrey

Crossing Sweeper
Boy crossing-sweeper in an elegant district of London

The Mermaid Fountain, cast in 1855, the symbol of Warsaw, Old Town Square (Rynek Stare Miasto), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Warsaw, Poland, Europe

Allies Take Sebastopol
The attack on the Malakoff fortress leads to the capture of Sebastopol by the Allied forces

Lynx and Dogs
Hunting a lynx, Sweden - with dogs and gun

Moose / Elk Sweden 1855
Pursuing an elk, Sweden

Hunting / Bear, Sweden
Shooting a bear, Sweden

Mary Wordsworth
MARY WORDSWORTH Wife of William Wordsworth

Arthur Nikisch / Eichhorn
ARTHUR NIKISCH Hungarian musician and conductor

Mary R Mitford / A Burt
MARY RUSSELL MITFORD English novelist and dramatist

Soyers Hospital Kitchen
The hospital kitchen at Scutari, planned by the famous chef Alexis Soyer

Hospital at Scutari
The hospital at Scutari and, conveniently close, the cemetery : it was here that Florence Nightingale worked

Balaklava, Harbour
General view of the harbour

Sebastopol Trenchworks
The Guards working in the British trenches before Sebastopol

Nightingale / Scu / Roberts
Florence Nightingale walks between the rows of beds in the barrack hospital at Scutari, carrying a cup of tea

Nightingale / Scu / Armytage
Florence Nightingale with a patient in the hospital at Scutari, while a doctor feels his pulse and a nurse pours out water

Lyadov / Anatoly / Ryepin
ANATOLY KONSTANTINOVICH LYADOV Russian composer, studied under Rimsky-Korsakov

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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.