1855 Collection (page 9)

Dans Les Tranchees De Sebastopol, 1855 (colour litho)
6007234 Dans Les Tranchees De Sebastopol, 1855 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dans Les Tranchees De Sebastopol, 1855)

Victoria Cross: Lieut (afterwards Capt) G F Day, CB, RN, near Genitchi, Crimea, 1855 (colour litho)
6019793 Victoria Cross: Lieut (afterwards Capt) G F Day, CB, RN, near Genitchi, Crimea, 1855 (colour litho) by English School

Jean Reibrach, Homme De Lettres, 1855 (b / w photo)
5201561 Jean Reibrach, Homme De Lettres, 1855 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Reibrach, Homme De Lettres, 1855)

Vue du quai aux Fleurs en 1855 (engraving)
963072 Vue du quai aux Fleurs en 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du quai aux Fleurs en 1855)

The Bloomer Valse and the Bloomer Redowa
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Valse and The Bloomer Redowa dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer. 1855. A valse is the French term for waltz

Vice Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson, KCB, the Naval Officer who would, in the Event of War
1606672 Vice Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson, KCB, the Naval Officer who would, in the Event of War, play a Very Prominent Part in Our National Defence (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Earl of Cardigan leading Light Cavalry at Balaclava
Earl of Cardigan leading the Light Cavalry in the last charge at Balaclava, Crimean War. 1855

Charles Dickens, English author. 1855

Cartoon, Photographic Faces by Cuthbert Bede. 1855

The Doncaster Race Plate, 1855 (engraving)
1608174 The Doncaster Race Plate, 1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doncaster Race Plate, 1855)

Cultivation and manufacture of cocoa 1855
Cocoa plantation in the island of Grenada. Cocoa trees are planted in rows, like apple trees in an orchard. Great care was used to keep the young trees free from the quanity os small climbing

The International Exhibition, "The Two Friends, Sebastopol, 1855, "in the French Gallery (engraving)
1587866 The International Exhibition, " The Two Friends, Sebastopol, 1855, " in the French Gallery (engraving) by Bellange

Sitka, the Russian possession on North-West coast of America Date: 1855

The torchlight launch of the iron-screw steamer Azoff in the Clyde. 1855

"Wild Dayrell, "Winner of the Derby, 1855 (engraving)
1602229 " Wild Dayrell, " Winner of the Derby, 1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Wild Dayrell, " Winner of the Derby, 1855)

The Foreign-Office, Vienna, the Conference of 1855 held here (engraving)
1602163 The Foreign-Office, Vienna, the Conference of 1855 held here (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foreign-Office, Vienna)

Launch of La Hogue, Sunderland 1855
Launch of La Hogue, the largest ship ever built in Sunderland, in 1855. 16th July 1855

John Everett Millais, The Rescue - a fireman rescues three children and returns them to their mother. 1855

Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1855
Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, an iron sailing steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by J

The Davis Blockhouse near Coupeville, Washington, USA
The Davis Blockhouse in Sunnyside Cemetery built in 1855, near Coupeville, Washington State, USA. Whidbey settlers constructed a number of defensive blockhouses in the 1850s in response to threats

The sick deck of the Belleisle hospital ship in Faro Sound. The ship could accommodate 164 patients Date: 1855

Before Sebastopol: Artillery taking Lancaster guns down to the first parallel, by night Date: 1855

French camp in the snow. Date: winter 1854 - 1855

At the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, artillery horses are shipped to the Crimea Date: 1855

Place du Chatelet, 1820-1855 (engraving)
962958 Place du Chatelet, 1820-1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place du Chatelet, 1820-1855)

Restes du Chatelet, rue de la Saulnerie, demolie en 1855 (engraving)
962955 Restes du Chatelet, rue de la Saulnerie, demolie en 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restes du Chatelet, rue de la Saulnerie, demolie en 1855)

Quai aux Fleurs, 1855 (colour litho)
962806 Quai aux Fleurs, 1855 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quai aux Fleurs, 1855)

British Men O War off Gibraltar, 1855 (oil on canvas)
658841 British Men O War off Gibraltar, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 88.9x119.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Men O War off Gibraltar)

Britomart Unarming, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
658269 Britomart Unarming, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 127x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Britomart Unarming)

Map of Paris, with the Latest Improvements, 1855 (engraving)
1608465 Map of Paris, with the Latest Improvements, 1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Paris, with the Latest Improvements, 1855)

Le versant nord de la Butte en 1855 (b / w photo)
3624008 Le versant nord de la Butte en 1855 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le versant nord de la Butte en 1855)

The Burden; Le Fardeau, c. 1855-1856 (oil on cradled panel)
1768920 The Burden; Le Fardeau, c.1855-1856 (oil on cradled panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 46x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burden; Le Fardeau. Honore Daumier (1808-1879)

Louis Ganderax, Homme De Lettres, 1855 (b / w photo)
5201530 Louis Ganderax, Homme De Lettres, 1855 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Ganderax, Homme De Lettres, 1855)

Georges, Vicomte D Avenel, 1855 (b / w photo)
5201501 Georges, Vicomte D Avenel, 1855 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges, Vicomte D Avenel, 1855)

Clairiere Pierre du Bois, the Evaux, near Chateau-Thierry; Clairiere du Bois Pierre
827225 Clairiere Pierre du Bois, the Evaux, near Chateau-Thierry; Clairiere du Bois Pierre, aux Evaux, pres Chateau-Thierry, c.1855-65 (oil on panel) by Corot

Quai de l Hotel-de-Ville vers 1855, ancien quai de la Greve (b / w photo)
3624052 Quai de l Hotel-de-Ville vers 1855, ancien quai de la Greve (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quai de l Hotel-de-Ville vers 1855)

Charles Lacretelle, mort le 28 mars 1855 (engraving)
3644815 Charles Lacretelle, mort le 28 mars 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lacretelle, mort le 28 mars 1855)

HMS "Edinburgh"(chromolitho)
2790849 HMS " Edinburgh" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Edinburgh." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

General Gordon (engraving)
1061503 General Gordon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Gordon. Illustration for The Graphic)

Rue de Constantine en 1855 (engraving)
963073 Rue de Constantine en 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rue de Constantine en 1855)

Statue equestre de Francois Ier dans la cour du Louvre, en 1855 (engraving)
963030 Statue equestre de Francois Ier dans la cour du Louvre, en 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, 1855 (gravure)
1108309 Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, 1855 (gravure) by English School

Hussar, 1855 (chromolitho)
3099999 Hussar, 1855 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hussar, 1855. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on the subject of British)

The Secret, 1855 (oil on canvas)
659816 The Secret, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Witherington, William Frederick (1785-1865); 81.2x99.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Secret. William Frederick Witherington (1785-1865)

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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.