1759 1806 Collection

Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. Made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London
530535 Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. Made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London, 15 September 1784

A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785
530536 A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785, surrounded by local ballooning enthusiasts, l.to r

William Pitt the Younger addressing the House of Commons, 1793 (engraving)
532850 William Pitt the Younger addressing the House of Commons, 1793 (engraving); (add.info.: William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) - Engraving after painting by Karl A Hickel

Hanging and Drowning, or Fatal Effects of the French Defeat
NCO190466 Hanging and Drowning, or Fatal Effects of the French Defeat, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Light Expelling Darkness - Evaporation of Stygian Exhalations
NCO190434 Light Expelling Darkness - Evaporation of Stygian Exhalations, or The Sun of the Constitution rising superior to the Clouds of Opposition, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (etching)

Taming of the Shrew: Katherine & Petruchio, or The Modern Quixote, published by S. W
NCO193176 Taming of the Shrew: Katherine & Petruchio, or The Modern Quixote, published by S.W. Fores in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Blindmans Buff, or Too Many for John Bull, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191207 Blindmans Buff, or Too Many for John Bull, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Evacuation of Malta, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193137 Evacuation of Malta, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Portrait Artist Sketching Portrait Miniature
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Income Tax: John Bull scratches his head at William Pitts (1759-1806) introduction of Income Tax. Pitt is shown as angel playing harp. Hand-coloured cartoon in style of Gillray: 1798

Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut

William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) British statesman. Became Prime Minister at age of 24 the youngest to hold the position in England. Engraving after Hoppner

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1759-1806 marked a period of significant change and upheaval in history. From the Seven Years' War to the Napoleonic Wars, this era saw empires rise and fall, revolutions ignite, and new ideas take hold. It was a time of great turmoil but also immense progress, as societies grappled with political unrest, social inequality, and technological advancements. The world was forever altered by the events of these years, shaping the course of future generations. As we reflect on this pivotal period in history, let us remember the lessons learned and strive to build a better future for all.