1880 1889 Collection (page 6)

Kiss Under Mistletoe
circa 1880: Couples dancing and kissing under the mistledoe at a soiree in Victorian times. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

London Hotel
circa 1880: The Grand Hotel in Trafalgar Square. The base of Nelsons column can be seen and the square is busy with horse drawn cabs. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Fingals Cave
circa 1880: Fingals cave on the Isle of Staffa, the Inner Hebrides, renowned for its unique basalt rock formation. The cave stretches almost 250 feet into the rock

Regent Circus
1888: Traffic on Regent Circus, now known as Oxford Circus, London, facing east along Oxford Street. In the foreground is a man towing his barrel organ on wheels

Piccadilly
circa 1888: Burlington House in Piccadilly, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace
circa 1888: A south west view of the Crystal Palace, the exhibition hall designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, after it was reconstructed at Sydenham in south London

Palace Exterior
circa 1888: The south-east corner of the Crystal Palace after it was dismantled and moved from the Great Exhibition site to Sydenham in south London

Immigrants View The Statue Of Liberty
Illustration of a group of immigrants on the steerage deck of a steamship viewing the Statue of Liberty as they arrive in New York Harbor, circa 1887. (FPG/Getty Images)

The Census
3rd April 1881: A census form reproduced as a table mat. The columns are illustrated with figures of people in various stages of life. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Grand Race Stand
1888: Racegoers crowded in to the grandstand of Hyderabad racecourse, during the days of the British Raj. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

Horse Racing
1st February 1886: Jerome Park, Westchester, became the scene for exhibitions of the finest in horseflesh on a race day in 1886. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Bradford
A marked contrast between Bradfords industrial centre and the beauty of the surrounding countryside, 1880. Original Publication : Picture Post - 5228 - Why Your Clothes Will Cost You More - pub

Leaving The Opera
A crowd leaving Paris Opera House. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Summer Circus
1885: Cirque D Ete on the Champs Elysees in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Eiffel Construction 7
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France. No. 7 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of the Trocadero at 15 day

Eiffel Construction 1
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France. No. 1 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of the Trocadero at 15 day

Eiffel Construction 5
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France. No. 5 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of the Trocadero at 15 day

Eiffel Elevator
The elevator at the first level of the Eiffel Tower, during its construction. The elevator is still used for conveying sightseers. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Montmartre Street
A cul-de-sac in Montmartre, Paris, seen from the Rue Norvins. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bon Marche
The Maison Du Bon Marche in Paris, the worlds first department store, founded by Aristide Boucicaut. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Eiffel Balloons
Favourite sport in the early days of the Eiffel Tower was releasing toy balloons from its heights and watching them float over Paris. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Brand New Tower
A view of the newly-built Eiffel Tower, seen from the grounds of the Exposition Universelle or World Fair on the Champ de Mars in Paris. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Avenue De L Opera
1885: Traffic on the Avenue de l Opera in Paris, leading up to the Paris Opera House. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Statue Of Liberty
circa 1885: The framework for the right arm of the Statue Of Liberty during construction in Paris. Designed by the French sculptor Frederick Bartholdi

Eiffel Tower
31st March 1889: Eiffel Tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel, during construction in Paris, France. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

Eiffels Second Level
July 1888: French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel stands at the base of the Eiffel Tower during its construction, Paris, France, August 21, 1888

Pasteurs Lab
circa 1880: French chemist Dr Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895), the father of modern bacteriology, pursues his studies in his laboratory at the Ecole Normale in Paris

Grand Opera
circa 1880: Guests of honour climbing the marble and alabaster staircase inside the Grand Opera House, Paris. The opera house was opened in 1875

Gustaves Tower
1889: The Eiffel Tower and the Exposition Universelle in Paris. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Parisian Boulevard
circa 1880: The Cafe de la Paix and the Boulevard des Capucines, Paris in the 1880s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Eiffel Tower
1889: The Eiffel Tower built by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel for the Exposition Universelle or World Fair of 1889 in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Venetian Fete
The Venetian Fete takes place on the Seine during the Paris Exhibition of 1889. The newly-built Eiffel Tower is illuminated for the occasion. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Palais Du Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Palace in Paris, built in 1615 for Marie de Medici, circa 1880. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Palais Du Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Palace in Paris, built in 1615 for Marie de Medici, circa 1880. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Place De La Concorde
The Place de la Concorde in Paris, looking toward the Hotel de Crillon (left) and the French Naval Ministry (right) on either side of the Rue Royale, circa 1880

Place De La Concorde
The Place de la Concorde in Paris, looking toward the Hotel de Crillon (left) and the French Naval Ministry (right) on either side of the Rue Royale, circa 1880

Birth Of A Monument
Construction begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, 1st September 1887. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Eglise St Sulpice
The Eglise Saint-Sulpice or Church of St Sulpice in Paris, circa 1880. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Eiffel Tower Foundations
One of the steel struts of the Eiffel Tower at the start of its construction in Paris, 18th July 1887. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Colonne Vendome
The column in the Place Vendome in Paris, circa 1880. Modelled after Trajans Column in Rome, it was erected to celebrate Napoleons victory at Austerlitz in 1805. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Peach Tree, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Peach Tree of the Garden, AMYGDALUS PERSICA: Plate 49

European Chestnut Tree, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of European Chestnut Tree, Castanea Vesca: Plate 49

Fruit and Nut Trees of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Fruit and Nut Trees of the Garden: Plate 49

Mallow, Abutilon Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Mallow, Abutilon Plant: Plate 52, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Camellia, Pink Camellia Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Camellia, Pink Camellia Plant: Plate 52

Cuphaea or Cigar Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Cuphaea or Cigar Plant: Plate 52, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Hollyhock or Althaea Rosea Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Hollyhock or Althaea Rosea Plant: Plate 53

Metrosideros Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Metrosideros Plant: Plate 53, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

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"Exploring the Botanical Wonders: A Glimpse into 1880-1889" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Victorian botanical illustrations. Delicate Campanula or Bellflower plants grace the pages, their elegant blooms capturing hearts with their ethereal beauty. Alongside them, Aster or Star plants twinkle like celestial wonders, captivating admirers with their vibrant colors. In a surprising turn of events, even cricket faced its demise during this era. The Sporting Times' mock obituary in 1882 mourned the "Death of Cricket, " leaving sports enthusiasts shocked and amused by this unexpected twist. Venturing into gardens adorned with exotic red flowers transports us to a realm where nature's marvels reign supreme. These stunning blossoms, depicted meticulously in Victorian botanical illustrations, add a touch of opulence to any landscape. Embark on a journey through history as we explore maps that unveil the charm of Hull and take us down Flinders Lane in Melbourne circa 1880. These snapshots offer glimpses into bustling cities thriving amidst an ever-changing world. From Portsmouth to Southampton, coastal towns beckon travelers seeking solace by the sea. Their picturesque landscapes provide respite from daily life while offering breathtaking views that soothe weary souls. Discover an abundance of nut and fruit trees flourishing within Victorian gardens—a testament to nature's generosity and man's ingenuity. Through intricate botanical illustrations, these bountiful treasures come alive on paper. Exotic flowers steal our breath away once more as they grace garden beds across continents—each petal telling tales of distant lands and untamed wilderness. Victorian artists skillfully capture their allure on canvas for all to admire. Pulmonaria or Lungwort plants emerge from these pages like delicate whispers against lush greenery—an ode to resilience amidst changing seasons. Such exquisite portrayals remind us of nature's ability to adapt and thrive through adversity.