1856 Collection (#46)

Racial / Menstrual Lodge
The menstrual lodge

The patent elevator and observatory
Engraving of the patent elevator and observatory showing a man being elevated into the air for viewing purposes. During the siege of Sebastopol a view of the enemys works was required

Labour Party
Photograph showing early members of Labour Party. The first Labour government was formed in January 1924 by J.Ramsay Macdonald (1866-1937 and shown here in the front row, second from left)

The Gooseseller
Market scene with boy selling Christmas goose

Gb Shaw / Jeffrey Morgan B
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Irish writer in later life

Sir a Panizzi / Vfair 1874
Sir ANTONIO PANIZZI British librarian, born in Italy; chief librarian at the British Museum, 1856-66

Marshal Petain Cartoon
Marshal PHILIPPE PETAIN French soldier in 1915, portrayed as an optimist in the face of German aggression

Marshal Petain / Ils 1916
Marshal PHILIPPE PETAIN French general

Marshal Petain / P Journal
Marshal PHILIPPE PETAIN French soldier in 1917, honoured when he visits re-taken Alsace

Generalo donnell
When Espartero resigns, General O Donnell forms a government : this provokes riots in Madrid, but he subdues them

Algeria Farm
The farm of a French settler, doing its best to look like a farm back in France

Ethiopia Aksum
The obelisks : Aksum is noted for its ruins

Morocco Rabat
General view

Alexander II Crowned
The coronation of tsar ALEXANDER II who will reign for 25 years before being assassinated. He will abolish serfdom as well as other reforms

Alexander II Driving
Newly crowned tsar ALEXANDER II drives through the streets of St Petersburg in an open carriage, but despite his temerity he will not be assassinated for 25 years

Oscar Wilde Moonshine
OSCAR WILDE - some satirical comments

Two Starfish / 1856
A couple of starfish including a pink and white one which could be a variety of bat starfish

Riding Dress 1856
Woman in riding habit: lace jabot, jacket with sleeves en bouffant, trained skirt. Men: strapped pantaloons with floral trim, top hats, one man wears a joinville tie

Iran Busheir
Distant view of the port (formerly ka Bushire) on the Persian Gulf

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

Sir John Ross / Croquis
A man (actually the arctic explorer Sir John Ross) puts his feet up over the fireplace and has a hot toddy to ward off the flu

Woodrow Wilson in 1883
WOODROW WILSON American president, at the outset of his career when he practised law

Varna - the Harbour
View of the Black Sea port : at the time of this picture it is under Turkish rule but it will be ceded to Bulgaria by the Treaty of Berlin 1876. Date: 1856

Westminster / Bell Big Ben
Big Ben of Westminster

Cavour at Paris
After the Crimea War, Cavour tells delegates to the Congress of Paris of Italys grievances

British-Italian Help
Supporters of the Risorgimento come from all sides : the British-Italian Legion comprises four regiments, here parading at Novara, Piedmont

Canada London Ontario
General view of the town, with a train crossing the railway bridges of the Great Western Railway over the Thames river

Dr Baker & Factory Girls
Dr Baker talks to a group of Yorkshire factory girls, exhorting them to save money for marriage

The Quiet Street 1856
THE QUIET STREET Even in Victorian times, the streets were loud with noises of all kinds

Gymnastics for Health 2
In his Heilgymnastischen Institut, Berlin, Dr Neumann teaches his clients exercises according to the Swedish method. Youths exercising in the Large Hall

Concocting Medicine
A medicine man concocts a pot of medicine in his hunt, using secret rituals

Secret Society
Newcomers to a secret society of medicine men are shown the magic objects and substances which will be the tools of their trade

Holly Cart [Duncan]
The holly cart passes along a country road

Rail / South America / Chile
The opening of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway. A train is seen here leaving the Valparaiso Station

Military / Drum Polka
A military drummer boy in a rather imaginative- looking uniform

Dance, English Lancers
People at a ball, dancing the Lancers (reflecting the military pride engendered by the war in the Crimea)

Robert Schumann / Anon
ROBERT SCHUMANN German musician

William Archer
WILLIAM ARCHER Writer; noted for his translations of Ibsen

Buffalo Hunt, Missouri
Native Americans on horseback pursue buffalo across the rolling plains of Missouri

Hunting / Buffalo 1856
Native Americans approaching buffalo on foot, Missouri

Gardens of chateau dating from 1856, Lednice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Moravia, Czech Republic, Europe

The Dublin Crimean Banquet
Engraving showing a panoramic of a banquet for Crimean war veterans in Stack A, a warehouse in Dublins Docklands, held on October 22nd 1856

Heinrich Heine / Kietz
HEINRICH HEINE German poet and critic, with a view of his birthplace

Heinrich Heine / Quinnell
HEINRICH HEINE German poet and critic, based in Paris from 1831

Woodrow Wilson / 1918 Phot
WOODROW WILSON American President

Woodrow Wilson / Nobel 19
WOODROW WILSON American president and Nobel Prizewinner in 1919

Robert Schumann / Eichhorn
ROBERT SCHUMANN German musician

Robert Schumann / Miniatur
ROBERT SCHUMANN German musician, circa 1834

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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.