27 July Collection

The Scene in the House of Commons, Thursday, 27 July (engraving)
1627303 The Scene in the House of Commons, Thursday, 27 July (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scene in the House of Commons, Thursday, 27 July)

The Departure of "Shamrock II"from the Clyde for America, 27 July, the Yacht in her Ocean Rig (b / w photo)
1628966 The Departure of " Shamrock II" from the Clyde for America, 27 July, the Yacht in her Ocean Rig (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Volunteer Tournament at the Crystal Palace, 27 July (litho)
1628975 The Volunteer Tournament at the Crystal Palace, 27 July (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteer Tournament at the Crystal Palace, 27 July)

Afghanistan, British Officers killed during the Campaign (engraving)
1060247 Afghanistan, British Officers killed during the Campaign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan)

The Great Britain as she appeared on the Morning of 27 July, showing the Apparatus for Floating her off the Dundrum
1594483 The Great Britain as she appeared on the Morning of 27 July, showing the Apparatus for Floating her off the Dundrum Sands (engraving) by English School

Captain H F Smith, Jacobs Rifles (engraving)
1060263 Captain H F Smith, Jacobs Rifles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain H F Smith, Jacobs Rifles)

Gobi Desert, China, satellite image C014 / 1768
Gobi Desert. Satellite image showing uniform white lines in the Gobi desert, northwestern China. These lines measure about 1.6 km long and 0.9 km across

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27 July: A Day of Contrasts and Significance Through the annals of history, July 27 holds a diverse array of noteworthy events. In the hallowed halls of the House of Commons, a pivotal scene unfolded, as parliamentarians debated the issues of the day (engraving). Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the "Shamrock II" set sail from the Clyde, bound for America, her ocean rig in full display (b/w photo). Back in England, the Crystal Palace played host to the Volunteer Tournament, where citizens showcased their skills and camaraderie (litho). Tragically, in Afghanistan, British officers paid the ultimate price during the campaign, their sacrifices etched in history (engraving). In a stark contrast, the mighty Great Britain was being prepared for her rescue from the Dundrum Sands, an engineering feat of the time (engraving). Elsewhere, the Marquis of Lorne embarked on a journey to the Great North-West, leaving behind a trail of anticipation (engraving). Captain H.F. Smith and his Jacobs Rifles were among the brave men who served in the campaign in Afghanistan, their valor immortalized through art (engraving). And as we gaze into the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert, via modern satellite imagery (C014 / 1768), we are reminded of the ever-changing landscape of our world.