1879 Collection (#74)

Zulu war sketches by our special artist. Scene in the New Fo
The new Fort at Rorkes Drift, a scene of British bravery at the beginning of the Zulu wars

The Zulu war. The transport steamer City of Paris
The transport steamer, City of Paris, striking on the Roman Rocks, False Bay, Cape of Good Hope, March 21st 1879. The steamer, transporting British reinforcements, the Royal Scots Fusiliers

Lord Chelmsfords camp at St Paul s; Zulu War, 1879
Lord Chelmsford was the head of the British forces in South Africa, whose blunders lead to the defeat at Isandlwana

The Zulu war. Sketch of the positions of the forces engaged
Sketch showing the border between Zululand and Natal, where the Battle of Isandlwana took place

The end of the Zulu war. Zulu chiefs signing the peace stipu
The Zulu chief Gaozi signing the Peace Declaration in the presence of Mr Herbert, General Colley, Colonel Brackenbury and the architects of the agreement

The Zulu war. Alls Well, Sketch in Bromheads Post, New
Zulu war sketches by an ILN special artist. Rorkes Drift was the scene of an heroic defence by the British in January 1879

Zulu wars. Zulu women selling sugar cane in Pietrmaritzburg
Following the end of the conflict the scene shows Zulu women conversing with zulu men selling sugar cane. There are black soldiers in European dress and children

The End of the Zulu War. Surrender of native chiefs to Sir G
A great assembly of Zulu chiefs greets Sir Garnet Wolseley as he comes to negotiate with them to keep the peace in Zululand at the end of the Zulu War

The Zulu War. The camp bazaar
Zulu women in native dress selling goods to British soldiers in a British camp. British officers in pith helmets observe the scene

The Zulu war. On board a troop ship bound for the Cape
Livestock get loose; soldiers on deck trying to round up the chickens

Zulu war. Zulu dandies, showing the modes of wearing their h
Zulu warrior with double horn-shaped hair style, with stepped sides

The Zulu wars. An attack of Zulu warriors
Zulu warriors in full battle dress with plumes around their necks and elaborate head dresses launching themselves into battle, carrying shields and rifles

Zulu wars. Zulu dandies, showing the modes of wearing their
Zulu warrior with horn style hair, arm bracelets and earrings

The Zulu war. Reinforcements for Natal
Subaltern on watch and troops below decks enjoying their dinner. British soldiers on their way by ship to South Africa to provide reinforcements for the British army

The zulu wars. Ambassadors from King Cetewayo (Cetshwayo) to
Zulu elders seated in the British army camp waiting to negotiate the end of hostilities in the Zulu wars. British troops and tents are seen in the background

The Zulu war. Zulu ceremony
Zulus in a circle performing the ceremony of Ukuncina, while British soldiers look on

The Zulu War. Zulus crossing a river
A large contingent of Zulu warriors crossing a swollen river in rocky jungle terrain

Italy Taranto
in southern Italy : the harbour seen from the sea

Hungary Szegedin
General view of the town

Lord Harris - Cricketer
Lord Harris - cricketer for Kent and the captain of the England team which toured Australia in 1879

Sir John Lawrence
Sir JOHN LAIRD MAIR LAWRENCE Military commander and governor-general of India

Joseph Hooker, Soldier
JOSEPH HOOKER American military commander, photographed on his horse during the war between the States. with his autograph

John Adams Dix
JOHN ADAMS DIX - American military commander, served in both the 1812 and Civil wars; many political appointments including minister to France and governor of New York

Pilgrim Camp
Mecca pilgrims camp in Egypt before taking boat down the Red Sea to their destination

Pilgrims at Sea
Mecca pilgrims travel by boat from Egypt to Arabia on the Red Sea

Dining Saloon on the Royal Yacht Hohenzollern, 1879
Engraving showing the dining saloon of the Royal Yacht Hohenzollern, owned by the Emperor of Germany, 1879. Date: 1879

Deck Saloon on the Royal Yacht, Hohenzollern, 1879
Engraving showing the deck saloon of the Royal Yacht Hohenzollern, owned by the Emperor of Germany, 1879

Boy Studying Clock 1879
A boy spends his spare time fruitfully by studying the workings of a clock

The Galley Head Lighthouse, near Cape Clear, Cork, 1879
Engraving of the Galley Head Lighthouse, near Cape Clear, November 1879. A Board of Trade paper had been issued that year, praising the lighthouse and the quality of its light

Professor Alfred Henry Garrod, F. R. S. (1846-1879)
Engraving of Professor Alfred Henry Garrod, F.R.S. the eminent ornithologist, who died of tuberculosis on 17th October 1879

Xmas at the Hospital
At the Seamens Hospital, Greenwich, old sailors come down to their Christmas dinner

Social / Washing Day 19C
Pegging out the washing in the English countryside

Fashions November 1879
Olive green dress, patterned jacket with wrap-over front cut away below the waist; brown dress with ruched bodice panel. Girl: grey tailor-made with rear pleated panel

History of Fashion 1879
A beige & brown costume consisting of a kilted, tight skirt & pannier style drapery in a complementary fabric. The jacket bodice is angle fronted & fastens with tiny buttons

Elizabeth Bonaparte
ELIZABETH BONAPARTE daughter of William Patterson of Baltimore, first wife of Napoleons brother Jerome. The marriage was annulled after two years 1803 - 1805

The electric light- Mr Edison in his laboratory: a sketch fr
Illustration showing Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) in his laboratory experimenting with light in 1880. The most prolific inventor the world has ever seen

Seasonal Cheer
Seasonal illustration showing a woman in a cottage, or a kitchen of a bigger house, carrying a pie, pudding and cheese. A turkey

Electric light on the Thames Embankment
Illustration showing crowds admiring the electric lighting on the Thames Embankment, London in 1879. When the Victoria Embankment was opened in 1870 it was lit by cast iron gas lamps

2 Girls Sledging 1879
Two English schoolgirls whizz down a Swiss mountainside on a sledge at twenty miles an hour

Electricity at Christmas
Humorous series of sketches from the ILN Christmas number 1879 suggesting the antics of an electrical household over the Christmas period

Edisons electric lamp
Components of the electric lamp patented by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) in 1879. The lamp worked by passing an electric current through a carbon filament enclosed in a vacuum in a sealed glass bulb

Two N American Trappers
Two hunters of Nova Scotia with rifles, snowshoes and dog, discuss their best route home (2 of 2)

The railway from Bettws-Y-Coed to Festiniog, North Wales
The river Lledr at Bryn-Y-Fedw, near Dolwyddelan. Part of the route of the London and North Western Railway, opening up tourism for this picturesque part of Wales in the 1870 s

The damaged gun of H. M.s Thunderer, condition of the turret
H.M.S Thunderer, the damage caused by the bursting of the 38 ton gun. The gun exploded during a practice exercise because of a fault

Cetewayo / Zulu / Iln 1879
CETEWAYO or CETSHWAYO Zulu king (1873-79) in 1877, the year he began to oppose the British annexation of the Transvaal

Leon Trotsky / Jan 1918
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader in the year he became the Peoples Commissar for War

Finds from Hissarlik
Some of the finds from Heinrich Schliemanns excavations at the site of Ancient Troy at Hissarlik. These include hair-pins and an ivory arrowhead

Visting an Art Gallery
A Sunday afternoon in a Picture Gallery

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"1879: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1879, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. From political upheavals to architectural marvels, this year was truly one for the books. One notable figure who emerged during this time was Leon Trotsky. In 1920, he rose to prominence as a key leader in the Russian Revolution, shaping the course of history with his revolutionary ideals. Meanwhile, in the realm of sports, Aston Villa FC made its debut. This iconic football club would go on to become one of England's most successful teams and etch their name into sporting folklore. Amidst these triumphs stood four majestic structures - the Eddystone Lighthouses. These beacons guided countless ships through treacherous waters and symbolized mankind's unwavering determination to conquer nature's challenges. On a more spiritual note, Bernadette experienced an apparition captured anonymously in a photograph. This ethereal encounter sparked awe and wonder among believers worldwide. Across continents, Wall Street became synonymous with financial prowess as bulls and bears battled it out in William H. Beard's allegorical painting titled "Bulls and Bears in the Market. " This artwork depicted both hope and despair within America's bustling economic landscape. The Zulu War at Rorke’s Drift showcased bravery against all odds as British soldiers defended their position against overwhelming enemy forces – a testament to human resilience even amidst chaos. Closer to home shores stood Lumley Castle – an architectural gem that has stood tall since 1879 – reminding us of our rich heritage preserved through time. In Ireland’s County Mayo came another mystical occurrence known as the Apparition at Knock. The faithful flocked there seeking solace from divine intervention while witnessing something beyond comprehension. Not forgetting technological advancements; Eddystone Lighthouse underwent significant development from its humble wooden structure in 1696 to its modern form in 1879.