1869 Collection (#4)

LORNA DOONE/BLACKMORE
John Ridd and Lorna are called before Ensor Doone, who says Fools you are - be fools for ever, before he dies later. Date: First published: 1869

PHOTO OF DEAD 3 YR OLD
Isa Jane Cumming, born on 15th July 1866 and who died on 1st July 1869, was photographed by her grieving parents in order that they might remember how she looked. Date: 1869

CEMETERIES/BALAKLAVA
The cemetery of Crimea War victims on Cathcart's Hill, Balaklava, is visited by Prince Edward and Alexandra and other visitors Date: 1869

BERLIOZ FANTIN LATOUR
HECTOR BERLIOZ characters from his operas pay homage to the French composer on the occasion of his death Date: 1803 -1869

Cartoon, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Byron -- Byron's reputation is besmirched by Harriet Beecher Stowe in her biography : England rises to the defence of its beloved poet. Date: 1869

THE FATHER'S DEATH
The father's death : his family grieve round his bed Date: 1869

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Long-billed Cockatoo (Licmetis nasicus). From The Birds of Australia. John Gould (1804-1881). Hand-coloured lithograph. Published in 1840-1869. 54.5 x 36cm

Portrait photograph of William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), signed, W
985759 Portrait photograph of William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), signed, W. Sherman (General), c.1869 (photographic plate) by Brady

The Latin Class, 1869 (watercolour over pencil traces)
827406 The Latin Class, 1869 (watercolour over pencil traces) by Passini, Ludwig (1832-1903); 47.5x69.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latin Class. Ludwig Passini (1832-1903)

Armand Dranem, Artiste, 1869 (b / w photo)
5201679 Armand Dranem, Artiste, 1869 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armand Dranem, Artiste, 1869)

Where theres a will theres a way
LLM456457 Where theres a will theres a way by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where theres a will theres a way)

St. Johns Church, Hoylandswaine, near Penistone, South Yorkshire, England. Date: 1869

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, Almanack 1869 - Puss in Boots, Christmas Pantomime Date: 1869

Mosaic pavement at Bucklersbury, London 1869
Discovery of a mosaic pavement in Bucklersbury. Date: 1869

British army in India - officers of the 4th Hussars, 1869
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India - officers of the 4th Hussars, 1869

British army in India, 4th Hussars, 1869
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India - officers of the 4th Hussars, 1869

British army India officers of the 58th Regiment 1869
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India, 1860s - officers of the 58th Regiment 1869

Ruins of tower of St. Issey Church, Cornwall
Ruins of the tower of St. Issey Church, near Padstow in Cornwall

White Hart Inn, Southwark
This historic Southwark coaching inn is long gone, but a plaque marks the spot. The address is White Hart Inn Yard, 62 Borough High Street in 1869 and earlier, prior to street renumbering. Date: 1875

Columbia Market
Angela Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) a British philanthropist, established Columbia Market in 1869 as a covered food market with 400 stalls. The building was demolished in 1958. Date: 1875

The court at Compiegne, 1869. Madame de M. watching the hunting party start. Woman in violet dress with crinoline empire, black ribbon belt and black lace bib and apron

The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline, and woman in pink crinoline dress with train. The Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack opened in 1857

Cartoon, Sliding on Thin Ice (Roman Catholicism)
Cartoon, Sliding on Thin Ice -- a satirical comment on the Roman Catholic Church, the Popes claim to infallibility, and the attraction of High-Church Protestant Anglo-Catholics towards Catholicism

Cartoon, Swift on a Large Scale (Gladstone)
Cartoon, Swift on a Large Scale -- a comment on Gladstones assigning the surplus from Irish Church endowments (resulting from the disestablishment of the Irish Church) for humanitarian purposes

Cartoon, Our Siamese Twins (English and Irish Churches)
Cartoon, Our Siamese Twins -- a satirical comment on Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill, which was carried against the Conservative government by a large majority in 1868

Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell
Stockwell orphanage, founded by Charles Spurgeon, opened in 1869 off Stockwell Park Road, on a site which is now part of the Stockwell Park Estate. The building was bombed in World War Two

Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985893 Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 60x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Regatta at Le Havre, 1869 (oil on canvas)
987524 The Regatta at Le Havre, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 21.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regatta at Le Havre; Le Havre, La Fete des Regates)

The Restless Little Sitter, c. 1860-69 (oil on canvas)
989918 The Restless Little Sitter, c.1860-69 (oil on canvas) by Meyer-Wismar, Ferdinand (1833-1917); 64.7x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Restless Little Sitter)

St Pancras Church, Chichester, West Sussex, prior to its 1869 rebuild. circa early 1860s

Terrific Apparition - Londons First Traffic Light 1869
Terrific Apparition - Seen during the recent fog at Westminster. A satire on Londons First Traffic Light. Invented by J P Knight, a railway signalling engineer

Andree Megard, Artiste, 1869 (b / w photo)
5201718 Andree Megard, Artiste, 1869 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andree Megard, Artiste, 1869)

Edouard-Alexandre De Max, Artiste, 1869 (b / w photo)
5201712 Edouard-Alexandre De Max, Artiste, 1869 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard-Alexandre De Max, Artiste, 1869)

The Young Man of the Period (engraving)
819184 The Young Man of the Period (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Man of the Period)

Louis Daguerres Diorama theatre
Louis Daguerre (1787 1851) used the principle of the Diorama theatre to present two large scale tableaux s. Changing the direction of light placed on these interior and exterior paintings

Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season
532233 Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season : Disraeli congratulating Gladstone on Sovereigns speech at Opening of Parliament

Salon de 1869, Peinture, Lulli, galopin ou marmiton de Mademoiselle (engraving)
3645545 Salon de 1869, Peinture, Lulli, galopin ou marmiton de Mademoiselle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1869, Peinture, Lulli)

The Micawber Quadrille, by J Winterbottom
Promotional music sheet for The Micawber Quadrille of 1869 by J. Winterbottom, from the drama Little Emly by Andrew Halliday, first performed Olympic Theatre, 9th October 1869

The Electric Galop by Fred Godfrey
Promotional music sheet for The Electric Galop of 1869 by Fred Godfrey. The image shows Mephistopheles shining an electric light on the Gaiety Theatre, however

The Mephistopheles Galop by John Fitzgerald
Promotional music sheet for The Mephistopheles Galop by John Fitzgerald, as performed in the burlesque Very Little Faust and More Mephistopheles by Francis Burnand

Alfred Mager, Francis Horner, Thomas Bowman Stephenson
In 1869, a collaboration between Alfred Mager (left), Francis Horner (centre) and Thomas Bowman Stephenson (right) led to the founding of the National Childrens Home. Date: 1870s

Cartoon, The New Year. 1870

Arrival of Spanish Volunteers at Havana
Cubas Ten Years War; the arrival of Spanish volunteers, halting to rest at the parade grounds in Havana. Date: 1869

Assault on House by Spanish Soldiers
Assault on a house occupied by the staff of General Jordan, one of the leaders of the Cuban forces. A large crowd of men with guns rush toward a thatched building, smoke everywhere from gunfire

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"1869: A Year of Unity and Resilience" In the spirit of gratitude, Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving cartoon from 1869 reminds us that Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner was a symbol of inclusivity, where all were welcome to gather around a bountiful table. This heartwarming depiction captures the essence of unity during this era. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Cheadle Hulme, England, the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools provided hope and education for children who had faced adversity. Their commitment to nurturing young minds exemplified resilience in 1869. Entertainment took center stage as well with Dr. Walford Bodie captivating audiences at the Variety Theatre. His mesmerizing performances left spectators spellbound and showcased the power of imagination during this vibrant period. In Scotland, curling enthusiasts embraced their winter traditions on frozen lakes and ponds in 1869. The timeless sport brought communities together as they gracefully glided across icy surfaces while fostering camaraderie amidst chilly temperatures. Across continents, Mahatma Gandhi spun his wheel in India—a powerful symbol of self-sufficiency and resistance against oppression. Gandhi's dedication to peaceful protest inspired countless individuals worldwide throughout history. As Christmas approached, bell ringers filled streets with joyful melodies—spreading cheer even among challenging times. These festive sounds echoed through cities like beacons of hope amid uncertainty. Yet not all experienced such warmth; Luke Fildes' poignant artwork "Houseless and Hungry" shed light on societal struggles faced by many during this era—an important reminder that compassion should always prevail over indifference. Tensions simmered elsewhere when a riot erupted in Mold, Flintshire—a stark reminder that progress often comes hand-in-hand with social unrest. Such events served as catalysts for change within communities striving for justice and equality. Navigating treacherous waters became an art form aboard ships like Cutty Sark Clipper—the epitome of grace and speed.