Victorians Collection (#2)

Print of Thames Tunnel Plan, 1842
Plan and longitudinal section of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1842. Coloured print. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

SS Great Eastern in unnamed harbour
Photograph of the SS Great Eastern moored in unnamed harbour. Building in foreground, vessels in midground and the Great Eastern in the background

SS Great Eastern, spar deck
Large scale colour engraved sectional plans of SS Great Eastern, spar deck. Scale 1/8 to 1 foot. Print shows the Great Eastern from above looking down on her top deck

SS Great Eastern, longitudinal section
Large scale colour engraved sectional plans of SS Great Eastern, longitudinal section. Scale 1/8 to 1 foot. Print shows a profile cross-section of the Great Eastern giving the viewer a look at

Robert Stephenson portrait
Half length portrait of Robert Stephenson, an English civil engineer and designer of locomotives. He and IK Brunel were professional rivals, but close personal friends

Sir Marc Brunel portrait
Seated portrait of Sir Marc Brunel, father of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Engraved by C. Turner, based on the painting by James Northcote

There was an old Lady of Lee (engraving)
3622948 There was an old Lady of Lee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Lady of Lee)

There was an old Lady of Maine (engraving)
3622936 There was an old Lady of Maine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Lady of Maine)

There was a young Woman of Lancing (engraving)
3622934 There was a young Woman of Lancing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Woman of Lancing)

There was a young Fellow of Gort (engraving)
3622928 There was a young Fellow of Gort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Fellow of Gort)

There was an old Person of Stobs (engraving)
3622923 There was an old Person of Stobs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Person of Stobs)

There was a young Woman of Cerney (engraving)
3622922 There was a young Woman of Cerney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Woman of Cerney)

There was a young Lady of Ince (engraving)
3622917 There was a young Lady of Ince (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Ince)

There was a young Fellow of Crawley (engraving)
3622916 There was a young Fellow of Crawley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Fellow of Crawley)

There was a young Man of Spithead (engraving)
3622911 There was a young Man of Spithead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Man of Spithead)

There was an old Man of Stogumber (engraving)
3622907 There was an old Man of Stogumber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Man of Stogumber)

There was an old Lady of Ditton (engraving)
3622906 There was an old Lady of Ditton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Lady of Ditton)

There was an old Man of St Bees (engraving)
3622900 There was an old Man of St Bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Man of St Bees)

There was a young Man of Cowlairs (engraving)
3622896 There was a young Man of Cowlairs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Man of Cowlairs)

There was a young Lady of Lartington (engraving)
3622893 There was a young Lady of Lartington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Lartington)

There was an old Lady of Perth (engraving)
3622891 There was an old Lady of Perth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Lady of Perth)

The Convent Gardens, Gibraltar, c. 1868 (b / w photo)
498488 The Convent Gardens, Gibraltar, c.1868 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Engraving by Sir John Gilbert, featured in The Illustrated London News in 1932 to show how the painter Richard Sickert used Gilberts engravings as the basis for a series of paintings he called

Madame Vestris (litho)
2788121 Madame Vestris (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Vestris. Illustration for Some Victorian Women by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Ada Cavendish (litho)
2788120 Ada Cavendish (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ada Cavendish. Illustration for Some Victorian Women by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Mrs Jopling Rowe (litho)
2788108 Mrs Jopling Rowe (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Jopling Rowe. Illustration for Some Victorian Women by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Miss Florence Nightingale (litho)
2788098 Miss Florence Nightingale (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Florence Nightingale)

Mrs Howard Paul (litho)
2788094 Mrs Howard Paul (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Howard Paul. Illustration for Some Victorian Women by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Canon Wilberforce (litho)
2788045 Canon Wilberforce (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canon Wilberforce. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Samuel Phelpss Farewell (litho)
2788043 Samuel Phelpss Farewell (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Phelpss Farewell)

George Grossmith (litho)
2788033 George Grossmith (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Grossmith. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Mary Howitt (litho)
2788096 Mary Howitt (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Howitt. Illustration for Some Victorian Women by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Mrs Cornwallis West (litho)
2788093 Mrs Cornwallis West (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Cornwallis West. Illustration for Some Victorian Women by Harry Furniss (John Lane)

IDBS (litho)
2788077 IDBS (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: IDBS. Illustration for Some Victorian Women by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

James Nasmyth (litho)
2788069 James Nasmyth (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Nasmyth. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Dr Furnivall (litho)
2788054 Dr Furnivall (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Furnivall. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Sir Richard Mayne (litho)
2788048 Sir Richard Mayne (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Mayne. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

The King of Cabmen (litho)
2788039 The King of Cabmen (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Cabmen. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Charles Dickens at Rehearsal (litho)
2788029 Charles Dickens at Rehearsal (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dickens at Rehearsal)

Disraeli addressing the House (litho)
2788024 Disraeli addressing the House (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disraeli addressing the House)

George Williams (litho)
3096215 George Williams (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Williams. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

British picture gallery, Paris International Exhibition
The British Picture Gallery in the Paris International Exhibition. Date: 1867

The new rooms in the National Gallery
Visitors admiring the new rooms in the National Gallery. Date: 1876

Exhibition of Art and Industry at Stockholm
View of the exhibition of Art & Industry at Stockholm, with a large and magnificent fountain to the fore. Date: 1866

Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition showing the south and north transept. Date: 1852

Great Exhibition - East Nave viewed from the south
The Great Exhibition - east nave viewed from the south. Date: 1851

Great Exhibition in Hyde Park. The Zollverein department, looking west. Date: 1851

Great Exhibition - The Mourners by John Graham
Visitors to the Great Exhibition pause to admire The Mourners sculpture by John Graham. Date: 1851

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Victorians. From the grand opening of Keble College, Oxford, to the elegant Victorian silhouettes captured by H. L. Oakley, this era was a true testament to innovation and style. As we delve deeper into history, we witness the excitement at The End of the Henley Regatta in 1893, where rowers showcased their strength and determination on the water. Meanwhile, G. F. Watts immortalized Lily Langtry's beauty with his brushstrokes, capturing her grace for generations to admire. Transportation also underwent significant advancements during this period as evidenced by the Lynton-Barnstaple Railway in 1898 - a black-and-white photograph that transports us to an era when steam engines ruled supreme. The festive spirit comes alive with images of roasting barons of beef for Christmastide Festivals held annually in December during 1900. These celebrations brought communities together and filled homes with warmth and joy. Venturing inside Windsor Castle's kitchen in 1894 reveals a stunning fireplace that served as both a source of heat and a gathering place for culinary creations fit for royalty. Amidst bustling city life, Victorians found solace amidst nature's embrace. A stroll through St James's Park in August 1844 showcases individuals seeking respite from urban chaos while enjoying nature's tranquility. For those seeking seaside adventures, Broadstairs beckoned bathers who sought relief from summer heatwaves since 1857. The iconic Broadstairs Jetty stood tall against crashing waves as families created cherished memories along its wooden planks. Not all aspects of Victorian society were glamorous; some faced hardships that shaped their lives forever. Harriet from Ragged Victorians reminds us of these struggles but also highlights resilience amidst adversity. Finally, join the Wightman family on their picturesque Victorian picnic set against Yorkshire's breathtaking backdrop in 1893.