1856 Collection (#44)

Entrance to Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire
A woman and a gardener at the arched entrance to Raglan Castle in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. The castle was ruined during the English Civil War

The Squires Daughter by J. Absolon
The Squires Daughter, Staffordshire, by J. Absolon, from the Beauties of England and Wales

The Standard Bearer by J. Gilbert
The Standard Bearer

A reaper by J. Absolon
A Worcestershire reaper, by J. Absolon, from the beauties of England and Wales

Workhouse Teachers Salary Receipt, Whitehaven
A receipt for the quarterly salary payment of twelve pounds and ten shillings. It is from the Whitehaven Union, signed by workhouse teacher William Benson on 24 December 1856

42nd Highlanders (The Black Watch)
Colour Sergeant of 42nd Highlanders (The Black Watch) (The Royal Highland Regiment) - wearing full battle order. He is wearing the double-breasted (short-lived) doublet

Royal Thames National Regatta, Putney, London
The Royal Thames National Regatta is held on the river at Putney. A steamer and boatloads of spectators at Putney Bridge. The start for the Gold Cup

Holborn Schools Band, Mitcham, Surrey
Boys band at Holborn Schools, High Street, Mitcham - originally established in 1856 in the grounds of Eagle House. The Schools provided accommodation

Holborn Schools, Mitcham, Surrey
Holborn Schools, High Street, Mitcham, Surrey - originally established in 1856 in the grounds of Eagle House. The Schools provided accommodation

Central London District Schools, Hanwell, Middlesex
Entrance lodge of the Central London District Schools at Hanwell, Middlesex, also known as the Cuckoo Schools. A drinking fountain stands outside the gate

Casting Big Ben
Big Ben - casting the great bell for the Westminster clock

Whitehall Illuminated
The Admiralty illuminated in celebration of the triumphant conclusion of the war in the Crimea

General d Amade / Stamp
General ALBERT GERARD LEO D AMADE (1856 - 1941) French General during World War One

Gen Sir Archibald Hunter / Stamp
SIR ARCHIBALD HUNTER Military commander

General Rundle / Stamp
General SIR (HENRY MACLEOD) LESLIE RUNDLE (1856 - 1940) British Army General during World War I

Peace in the Strand
Londoners celebrate the victorious conclusion of the war in the Crimea by whooping it up in the Strand outside the premises of the Illustrated London News. Date: 1856

Sierra Leone Village
Scene in Sherbro village

Sierra Leone Market
Waterloo Market (presumably at Freetown ?)

Iron and glass warehouse at Glasgow
The new iron and glass warehouse erected in Jamaica Street, Glasgow

Dover Rough Seas
Rough seas at Dover, Kent

Keir Hardie at a suffragette meeting
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish Labour leader and politician giving a speech in Trafalgar Square, London

Tom Titt / Viscount Haldane
Richard Burdon, Viscount Haldane, English statesman, lawyer, judge, Liberal and Labour politician, and philosopher

The State Ball Room, Buckingham Palace, 1856
Engraving showing the interior of the then newly built State Ball Room at Buckingham Palace, London, 1856

Cannon Street West, London, 1856
Engraving showing the buildings of Cannon Street West, London, in 1856

William Tell Pantomime, 1856
Engraving showing a battle between William Tell, on left played by Albert Smith, and Gessler, played by T. Knox Holmes, in the amateur pantomime at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 1856

Blackpool, Donkeys
Blackpool, Lancashire, has already become a popular holiday resort in the mid-19th century - ladies are conducted for a shore excursion in a donkey-cart

The Duke of Cambridge on horseback
Duke of Cambridge, Queen Victorias cousin and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in 1856

Canterbury Hall, Lambeth, 1856
Engraving showing the interior of Canterbury Hall, Lambeth Upper Marsh, London, 1856. Samuel Field was the architect of this entertainment establishment

Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton (1803-1873)
Engraved portrait of Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton (1803-1873), the British politician, poet and novelist, pictured in 1856 when he was Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow

W. H. Smith Office, The Strand, London, 1856
Engraving showing the exterior of No. 184, The Strand, London, in 1856. This building was being used as a kind of newspaper clearing-house for the W.H. Smith company at that time

Stephen Allen Benson (1816-1865)
Engraved portrait of Stephen Allen Benson (1816-1865), the second president of Liberia who served from 1856-64, pictured in 1862

General Robert Nivelle (1856-1924)
Illustration showing General Robert Georges Nivelle, the French Commander-in-Chief between December 1916 and May 1917, pictured at his desk

The Handing Over Ceremony at Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, 1856
Double page landscape engraving of Balklava at the handing over of power from the Allies to the Russians, 1856. Troops of every kind, including sailors, legionaries, Russian cavalrymen and civilians

Bazaar at Kadikol, near Balaklava, Crimean War, 1856
Engraving of busy street scene at Balaklava at the end of the Crimean war. Soldiers and civilians jostle together, some on horseback, civilians in typical russian dress, caps and belted long coats

Russian Cavalry Entering Balaklava, end of the Crimean War
Engraving showing Russian cavalry re-entering Balaklava, as British troops pulled out, at the end of the Crimean War, 1856. The fort can be seen in the background

Party of Cossacks entering Kadikol, Crimean War, 1856
Engraving of a small group of Russian troops on horseback, leaving the Crimea at the cessation of the Crimean War, 1856. Despite defeat by the allied forces of the Turks

The British 34th Regiment leaving the Crimea, 1856
Massed British troops, many bearded, boarding the ship the Prince Arthur for their return to England after the Crimean War

British Artillery leaving the Crimea, Balaklava, 1856
Landscape engraving of British troops, horses and gun carriages being loaded onto the ship Argo for the journey back to England at the conclusion of the Crimean War, 1856. Date: 1856

Jubilee Celebrated
Belgium has now been in existence for a quarter of a century, which is reason to rejoice : decorations in the Place du Palais, Brussels, express popular feelings

Tours Saillieres
Les Tours Saillieres, near Chambery

Romania Bucharest
The capital of Wallachia, and then of Romania as a whole

Bulgaria / Shumen
(also known as Schumla) scene in the market

Prince Imperial
Parisians love to celebrate, and the baptism of the Prince Imperial, son of Napoleon and Eugenie, is as good an excuse as any

Pacific Norfolk Island
Landing at Norfolk Island is often a dangerous matter, as the boats crew of the Maeander are learning

New Zealand New Plymouth
Encampment on Mount Eliot

Ojibway and Potawatamie native American Indians, 1856
Engraving showing a family group of Indians who visited England from the Walpole Islands, Lake Huron, Canada. They are shown in full ceremonial dress, fringed and embroidered

Robert E. Peary on the Roosevelt, 1909
Photograph showing Commander Robert E. Peary (1856-1920), the Arctic explorer, on the bridge of the Roosevelt, 1909. Peary is seen in the fur clothing he used during his expedition to the North Pole

Young American Man, Boston, 1856
Engraving of a dapper young man, smoking a cheroot and reading the latest news, Boston, 1856. Young America was the name of a democatic movement started in the USA in the 1830 s

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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.