1856 Collection (#42)

The Hermitage, Jacksons tomb, and Andrew J. Donelsons residence 12 miles from Nashville, Tennessee. Taken at the spot, March 29th, 1856. Date c1856

The cradle of the G. O. P. First Republican convention held at
The cradle of the G.O.P. First Republican convention held at LaFayette Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, Feb. 22d 1856. Print shows exterior

The Peace Celebrations, 1856
Bell ringers ring the church bells in celebration of the end of the Crimean war. Date: 1856

The Peace Illuminations - A Street Scene by G. Thomas, 1856
A crowd gathers in the street to marvel at the peace illuminations in celebration of the end of the Crimean war. Date: 1856

Sketch from Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent
Sketch from a window in Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. Showing people on the promenade and ships out at sea. 1856

Hoisting Royal Standard at the Tower of London
The peace rejoicings to celebrate the end of the Crimean War - hoisting the Royal Standard at the Tower of London. Date: 1856

Peace illuminations at the Royal Exchange, London
The peace illuminations at the Royal Exchange, London, celebrating the end of the war in the Crimea. Words are illuminated on the front of the building, reading

Peace illuminations at Waterloo Place, London
The peace illuminations at Waterloo Place, London, in celebration of the end of the Crimean War. Date: 1856

Return of the guards from Crimea, Parliament Street
The return of the Guards from the Crimean War: the welcome in Parliament Street, London, where bouquets of flowers were thrown. Date: 1856

Review of the guards returning from the Crimea, Hyde Park
People fraternising with the guards at the review in Hyde Park, London, after their return from the Crimean War. Date: 1856

Reception of Queen Victoria by review of guards, Hyde Park
The rapturous reception given to Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, by the Guards at the review in Hyde Park, London, after the regiments return from the Crimean War

Holborn Schools Band
Boys brass band at Holborn Schools, Mitcham. The boys are posed in uniform with instruments. A large carriage is visible behind

Peace illuminations at the National Gallery
The peace illuminations at the National Gallery, in Trafalgar Square, to celebrate the end of the Crimean War. Date: 1856

Getting Under Way and Manning the Yards
The Grand Naval Review at Spithead : getting under way and manning the yards - a mighty warship. Date: 1856

Proposed Concert Hall, Surrey Gardens, 1856
The designed proposed by Mr. Horace Jones, architect, for the music hall at Surrey Zoological Gardens, 1856. Date: 1850

Liszt conducting at Pest, 1856
Franz Liszt(1811 -1886), Hungarian composer, conducting at Pest in 1856, as viewed from a familys box in the audience. Date: September 1856

Music Hall interior, Royal Surrey Gardens, 1856
Dinner for 2, 000 guards, recently returned from the Crimean War, held at the concert hall at the Royal Surrey Gardens. Date: 1856

Royal Surrey Gardens, 1856
The Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, including the concert hall, in 1856. Date: 1856

Peace Illuminations in Pall Mall at end of Crimean War
Fireworks and illuminations cheered the populace on the cessation of hostilities in the Crimean War. In this engraving the Ordnance Office, Pall Mall

Lion House - Salt Lake City, Utah - USA. Built by Mormon pioneer Brigham Young. Named after the stone Lion monument placed over the entrance. Date: circa 1910s

Silhouette - Family riding on a wagon, led by two horses and containing (as well as themselves) a tray of pot plants, a birdcage, a chair, a table and a bucket. The artist is Karl Frohlich. 1856

Silhouette - Children and Birds (" Small Animal-friends" ) - by Karl Frohlich 1856

Roberts and Coppocks Improvement in Looms for Weaving
Technical drawing of an invention, patented in 1855, by Roberts and Coppock, consisting of an improved arrangement of parts for letting the yarn off the warp beam in a weaving loom

Perrys Improved Printing Machine
Technical drawing showing an invention of Mr T. J Perry of the Lozells, Birmingham and comprises a method of constructing the moveable types used in cylinder printing

New entrance St. Jamess Park, 1856
The way through to St. Jamess Park, opened in 1856. Date: 1856

Museum of Science and Art
The construction of the Museum of Science and Art on the Kensington-Gore estate, which is better known today as both the Science Museum and The Victoria and Albert Museum. 1856

Mary E Webb reading Uncle Toms Cabin
Mrs Mary E Webb (a coloured native of Philadelphia), reading Uncle Toms Cabin in the hall of Stafford House, London, home of the Duchess of Sutherland. Date: 1856

Cabirols Diving Suit
Cabirols diving suit combines effective protection with considerable ease of movement, the two basic requirements for working underwater. Date: 1856

Persia Launched
Steamship launched at the Robert Napier & Sons shipyard at Govan, Glasgow. At the time she is the largest steamship afloat and wins the Blue Riband in 1856. Date: 3 July 1855

Visiting Grandparents
The younger generations arrive to visit grandmama and grandpapa Date: 1856

Samuel Gurney, Banker
SAMUEL GURNEY Banker and philanthropist Date: 1786 - 1856

Military / Fortifications
MARTELLO TOWER Tower at the fair-way of the Thames and Medway. Date: 1856

Colonists Get Land
The French prefect of Algiers distributes land to approved settlers in the village of Rivel, also known as Maraboutine Date: 1856

VIRGINIA: CAVE, 1856. Sightseers in the cataract of Weyers Cave in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Lithograph, American, 1856

Second Grinnell Expedition, 1853-1856
Second Grinnell Expedition. Artwork of the USS Advance trapped in ice in Baffin Bay during the Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853-1856, led by US Navy medical officer Elisha Kane (1820-1857)

Neanderthal skull, artwork
Neanderthal skull parts. Artwork of parts of a Neanderthal skull, found in 1856 in a limestone quarry in the Neandertal area of Germany, after which the Neanderthals are named

ICE SKATERS, c1856. A scene with people ice skating on the Delaware River, possibly near the Philadelphia Navy Yard, during the coldest winter on record at the time, of 1856. Color lithograph, c1856

INGRES: THE SPRING, 1856. Oil on canvas by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

DEGAS: CADET, 1856-57. Achille de Gas in the uniform of a Cadet. Oil on canvas by Edgar Degas, 1856-57

GUERARD: CAFE TORTONI, 1856. The Cafe Tortoni and the Cafe de Paris in Paris, France. Oil painting by Eugene von Guerard, 1856

PREPARING FOR MARKET (C&I). Lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier

FRONTIERSMAN, 1856. The Last War-Whoop. Lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier

First US diplomatic mission to Japan, 1856
Townsend Harris, first American diplomat in Japan, escorted into Shimoda, 1856. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mhow-ke-Mullee Viaduct, 3, 000 men employed; Khumnee Hill; mouth of Tunnel no 11; at 4 3/4 miles Date: 1856

Great retaining walls along the flank of Soangiri Hill; at 4 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Retaining wall and viaducts; Soangiri Hill above Oonee; at 4 miles Date: 1856

Village of Oonee; contractors workshops; Mr Clowser, joint manager of contract Date: 1856

Entrance to Tunnel no 9 from Tunnel no 8; Viaduct 100 ft high between them at 3 1/2 miles Date: 1856

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"1856: A Year of Resilience, Innovation, and Brave Souls" In the small town of Modderfontein, the church bell ringers gathered every Sunday to fill the air with their harmonious melodies. But tragedy struck one fateful day when a fire engulfed their beloved church, leaving only ashes and memories behind. Meanwhile, on distant battlefields, the 17th Lancers near Modderfontein displayed unwavering courage as they fought for their country. Their valiant efforts echoed through history as a testament to bravery in the face of adversity. Not far away, three Coldstream Guards known as the Crimean Braves stood tall amidst chaos and turmoil. With each step forward, they embodied resilience and determination that inspired those around them. In another corner of the world, Keir Hardie captivated audiences with his powerful speeches advocating for workers' rights. His words resonated deeply within hearts yearning for change and justice. While minds were captivated by political discourse, Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking invention - Himmel Erde - illuminated possibilities previously unimaginable. The world was forever transformed by this visionary genius who harnessed electricity like never before. On Indian soil, soldiers armed themselves with an extraordinary weapon - the Pattern 1858 smoothbore musket. Its precision and power became synonymous with strength in battle. Closer to home in Dewsbury's Union Workhouse Infirmary in West Yorkshire, compassion reigned supreme as dedicated caregivers tended to those in need. Their selflessness provided solace during times of hardship. Amidst construction sites across cities worldwide, bricklayers and workmen meticulously crafted structures that would stand strong for generations to come. Their craftsmanship symbolized progress and growth during an era defined by innovation. Captain Charles Upham emerged as a true hero whose indomitable spirit defied all odds on countless occasions. His unwavering commitment to duty exemplified honor and bravery.