1709 Collection

Long-Case by Tompion
Long-case clock by Thomas Tompion

Tatler First Issue 1709
THE TATLER Founded by Richard Steele, Joseph Addison was a major contributor. The Tatler was succeeded by The Spectator in 1711

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English theologian and founder of Methodism. The rescue of the young John Wesley from the fire that destroyed the rectory of his father Samuel, center right on bended knee

Dr Johnson / Reading / Oval
Dr Samuel Johnson Writer

Samuel Johnson Reynolds
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writer, lexicographer, critic and conversationalist

Samuel Johnson / Oxford
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writers room over Pembroke College Gateway in Oxford, where he studied

Samuel Johnson / Thrale
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON Home of the writers friend, Mr Thrale, at Streatham, London: Johnson himself is seen with Mrs Hester Thrale, chatting in the garden

Dr Johnson / Thrale B fast
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON At Hester Thrales breakfast table, in around 1770

Ivan Stepanovich Mazeppa
IVAN STEPANOVICH MAZEPPA Ukrainian Cossack hetman : depicted revenging himself on the oppressive Count Palatin

Samuel Johnson / Temple
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON " Dr Johnsons Staircase" at the writers old home in Inner Temple Lane, London Date: 1709 - 1784

The Lighthouse; Rudyerds Eddystone Lighthouse
An engraving of The Lighthouse, a painting by Clarkson Stanfield, R.A. for some private theatrical events at Campden-House

China / Russians & British
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON standing for an hour in Uttoxeter market-place in penance for refusing, as a boy, when asked by his father to sell books there

Julien Offroy LA Mettrie
JULIEN OFFROY LA METTRIE French physician and philosopher

Dr Johnson / Highland Tour
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON With Boswell, during their Highland tour

Dr Johnson / Mitre / Boswell
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON With Boswell at the Mitre Tavern

Alliance of Kings Frederick I. in Prussia, August II the Strong and Frederick IV of Denmark, 1709. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

LETTER A
THE LETTER A Date: 1709-1784

BATTLE OF MALPLAQUET The Allies under Marlborough and Prince Eugene defeat the French under Villars but with heavy losses - the 18th century's bloodiest battle Date: 11 September 1709

A hackney coach Date: 1709

Flying-Machine, 1709 (engraving)
2777256 Flying-Machine, 1709 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying-Machine, 1709. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

Examples of 18th century street lamps: A 1735, B 1709, C/D late 18th century. 18th century

Boufflers during the winter of 1709, calming a disturbance (colour litho)
2795511 Boufflers during the winter of 1709, calming a disturbance (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boufflers during the winter of 1709)

Distribution de pain au Louvre, Hiver de 1709. Distribution of bread at the Louvre, Paris
6029307 Distribution de pain au Louvre, Hiver de 1709. Distribution of bread at the Louvre, Paris, during the harsh winter of 1709 (engraving) by French School

John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough (1712) and Sarah Jennings, Duchess Of Marlborough (1709) (litho)
5991516 John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough (1712) and Sarah Jennings, Duchess Of Marlborough (1709) (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill)

Portrait of the Marchese Paolo Corbelli, full-length, Seated on a Bank at the Edge of a
827834 Portrait of the Marchese Paolo Corbelli, full-length, Seated on a Bank at the Edge of a Wood, 1709 (oil on canvas) by Pesne

Distribution de pain au Louvre pendant la disette de 1709 (engraving)
3629656 Distribution de pain au Louvre pendant la disette de 1709 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Malplaquet, last charge of the French cavalry (colour litho)
2795512 The Battle of Malplaquet, last charge of the French cavalry (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Malplaquet)

Salon de l hotel de Mayenne, depuis hotel d Ormesson, decore par G Boffrand en 1709 (engraving)
963225 Salon de l hotel de Mayenne, depuis hotel d Ormesson, decore par G Boffrand en 1709 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de l hotel de Mayenne)

Marlborough House (b / w photo)
5209130 Marlborough House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlborough House)

Joseph Guarnerius; Stradiuarius, 1686; Stradiuarius, 1709; Nicholas Amati (engraving)
6011763 Joseph Guarnerius; Stradiuarius, 1686; Stradiuarius, 1709; Nicholas Amati (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Guarnerius; Stradiuarius)

Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving)
1596503 Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition)

Lambeth Palace from the River, 1709 (engraving)
3637172 Lambeth Palace from the River, 1709 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Palace from the River, 1709)

DISTRIBUTING SOUP, PARIS 1709
Distributing soup to the needy during the Paris food shortage caused by the freezing winter of 1709. Date: 1709

FOOD SHORTAGE PARIS 1709
Distribution of bread during the food shortage in Paris during the coldest winter in Europe for 500 years. Date: 1709

Jacques de Vaucanson (1709 - 1782) French inventor, notably of automata; here, he astonishes his servant with a mechanical flute-player

Alexander Selkirk (1676 - 1721) castaway, after a quarrel with Captain Stradling, on the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez 1704 to 1709

Sacheverell Cards
Henry Sacheverell (1674-1724) was an English high church Anglican clergyman who achieved nationwide fame in 1709 after preaching an incendiary 5 November sermon denouncing the Whig government

Portrait of the Painter Charles Bruni, 1709. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Toll House Inn Restaurant, Whitman, Massachusetts, USA. The Toll House was built in 1709, and used for collecting tolls during the days when the whaling industry was at its height. Date: 1934

Badminton Duke Of Beaufort Estate Aerial View
Bird's eye view of Badminton, circa 1709, the estate of the Duke of Beaufort. After a work by Jan Kip

The trial of Dr. Sacherverll. Dr Henry Sacheverell, 1674 - 1724. Englsih high church Anglican clergyman famous for his sermons entitled The Perils of False Brethren, in Church

The Battle of Malplaquet, 11 September, 1709. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c. 1890
The Battle of Malplaquet, 11 September, 1709. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

Albrecht B. Kreckel Joakim von Stegling captain
Albrecht B. Kreckel, Joakim von Stegling, captain, painting, 1709, Oil on canvas, Height, 76 cm (29.9 inches), Width, 56 cm (22 inches), Signed, B Albrecht Kreckel fecit, Ao 1709

Erik Sparre Old woman painting 1709 oil canvas
Erik Sparre, Old woman, painting, 1709, oil on canvas, Height, 49.5 cm (19.4 inches), Width, 36 cm (14.1 inches), Signed, Second Tableau que j ay fait a l huile

Erik Sparre Old man growth nose painting 1709
Erik Sparre, Old man with growth on the nose, painting, 1709, oil on canvas, Height, 49.5 cm (19.4 inches), Width, 36 cm (14.1 inches), Signed, Premier tableau que j ay fait

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"1709: A Year of Resilience, Enlightenment, and Adventure" In the year 1709, amidst a backdrop of historical events and remarkable individuals, the world witnessed tales of bravery, intellectual pursuit, and cultural exchange. Samuel Johnson Reynolds emerged as a prominent figure during this time, his contributions shaping literature for generations to come. Meanwhile, in Epworth, Lincolnshire on that fateful day of February 9th, young John Wesley's life was forever altered when a fire engulfed his father's rectory. The image captured in a line engraving from the 19th century immortalizes the moment when Samuel Wesley knelt down in prayerful desperation while flames consumed their home. This incident would later inspire John Wesley to become an influential theologian and founder of Methodism. The year also marked significant milestones elsewhere. The Tatler made its debut as England's first-ever magazine issue in 1709—a publication that would pave the way for modern journalism. In Oxford, Samuel Johnson embarked on his academic journey—an endeavor that would shape him into one of history's greatest literary figures. Across continents and cultures, connections were forged. Ivan Stepanovich Mazeppa became entangled in political intrigue between China and Russia; their interactions leaving lasting impressions on both nations. Meanwhile, the construction of Rudyerds Eddystone Lighthouse stood tall as a testament to human ingenuity—guiding sailors safely through treacherous waters. As ideas flourished throughout Europe during this era known as "The Enlightenment, " Julien Offroy LA Mettrie challenged conventional thinking with his controversial writings on materialism and determinism. Driven by curiosity and thirst for knowledge, D r. Johnson embarked on a Highland Tour—immersing himself in Scotland's rugged landscapes while expanding his understanding of culture beyond London's boundaries. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected threads wove together within the tapestry of 1709—a year where resilience, enlightenment, and adventure prevailed.