1766 Collection

Bridgewater Canal Map
Map showing the route of the proposed canal from Worsley to Manchester and thence to the Mersey, to be built by engineer James Brindley for the duke of Bridgewater

Leith Hill Tower, Surrey, the highest point in the county, built in 1766 by Richard Hull, as a viewpoint. Legend has it that his last request was to be buried upside down in it

George Wilson / Pedestrian
GEORGE WILSON The " Blackheath Pedestrian", born in Newcastle 24 June 1766. Long distance walker and walking match champion

Vauxhall Gardens / 1766
A view of the grand walk and orchestra, Vauxhall Gardens

MALTHUS (1766 - 1834)
THOMAS ROBERT MALTHUS philosopher, known for study of population

Maria, Lady Eardley (1743-1794), 1766, by Thomas
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788). English painter. Portrait of Maria, Lady Eardley (1743-1794), 1766, National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

William Howley - 1
WILLIAM HOWLEY Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1766 - 1848

Portrait of Lady Georgiana Spencer, Henrietta Spencer and George Viscount Althorp, c. 1766. Private Collection

African rhinoceros horns, 18th century

Electricity Ramsden
Jesse Ramsden of London demonstrates his improvement on Guerickes electric machine, replacing the sphere by a rotating disc

America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps
American Colonists burn papers bearing the Stamps required under The Stamp Act of March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists

Head and shoulders portrait of Marshal Radetzky
One of a large series of postcard portraits of men and women who featured prominently in the 19th Century -the Great Century - Das Grosse Jahrhundert

Introducing a Lady to Her Majesty Queen Charlotte
Debutante Ceremony of Introducing a Lady to Her Majesty Queen Charlotte at the Court of St James's, 1766 Date: 1766

VICAR WAKEFIELD/RACKHAM
Bill sings the Elegy on the death of a mad dog, accompanied by the guitar. Date: First published: 1766

The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching)
986243 The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching) by Paillou, Peter (c.1720-90) (after); 52.8x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hedgehog)

Pitt, Earl of Chatham, 1766 (engraving)
820307 Pitt, Earl of Chatham, 1766 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitt, Earl of Chatham, 1766.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Samuel Foote (1720-1777), a British dramatist, actor and theatre manager from Cornwall. He was known for his comedic acting and writing

America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act of March 22, 1765 in May 1766 with The Liberty-Pole Festival. The Liberty Pole was known to be a symbol of dissent against Great Britain

Various pear species, 1760-1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
985706 Various pear species, 1760-1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Knoop, Johann Hermann (c.1700-69); 35.7x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Various pear species. From Pomologia)

FRENCH CAVALRY 1766
FRENCH A Cavalry Soldier (after the decree of 1766). Date: 1766

SALUTING THE FLAG-FRENCH
FRENCH Saluting the flag. Date: circa 1766

SIR JOHN LESLIE Scottish scientist and author, widely travelled, invented several instruments including a differential thermometer Date: 1766 - 1832

VICAR OF WAKEFIELD
The Primrose family join their father when he is thrown into a debtors prison by the evil Squire Thornhill. Date: First published: 1766

Portrait of Abbondio Rezzonico, 1766. Creator: Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-1787)
Portrait of Abbondio Rezzonico, 1766. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica, Rome

Map of the European Russia, 1766. Private Collection

Esquilache Mutiny (Madrid, 23 - 26 March 1766) because of the rising of the consumer products and the hate to the powerful minister of Charles III, Marquis of Esquilache

John Dalton, English chemist and physicist
John Dalton (1766-1844), English chemist, meteorologist and physicist, formulator of Daltons Law of Partial Pressures concerning gases in water

Joseph Radetzky
JOSEPH WENZEL ANTON FRANS KARL RADETZKY, Graf von RADETZ Austrian general, Napoleonic Wars and later Date: 1766 - 1858

Malaspina expedition (1789-1794). Tonga islands. Native men dancing. Drawing by Juan Ravenet. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum

Plaza Mayor of Mexico City. ca. 1766. The viceroys s
Plaza Mayor of Mexico City. ca. 1766. The viceroyss cortege crossing the aquare in a market day. Painting attributed to Juan Antonio Prado. Central detail. Colonial baroque. Oil on canvas. MEXICO

Barham House of Industry
The House of Industry or workhouse at Barham, Suffolk, built in 1766 for the Bosmere and Claydon Incorporation. The building was demolished in 1956. Date: Date unknown

Heemstede Manor House Old Slot Heemstede country house
Heemstede Manor, The House or Old Slot in Heemstede. The country house is surrounded by a fence and a moat. On the left the gatehouse where a carriage leaves

Portrait George Anson oval inscription Dutch
Portrait of George Anson, Portrait of George Anson in an oval with inscription in Dutch. George Anson, Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1760 - 1766, paper, engraving

Portrait Henry Bennett Count Arlington Henrij Benet
Portrait of Henry Bennett, Count of Arlington Henrij Benet, Earl or Arlington (title on object), Bust to the left of Henry Bennett, first count of Arlington, in an oval. The title is handwritten

Portrait Frederick Great King Prussia Fridericus Tertius
Portrait of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia Fridericus Tertius (title on object), Frederick the Great, King of Prussia dressed in a royal mantle, half-length in an oval

Portrait Ferdinand Duke Brunswijk-LAOEneburg Jacob Houbraken
Portrait of Ferdinand Duke of Brunswijk-Luneburg, Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1766, paper, etching, h 452 mm × w 314 mm

Jupiter Europe Lieta sul toro la Bella Europe stassi
Jupiter and Europe Lieta sul toro la Bella Europe stassi / Ma presto il suo gioir cangiar vedrassi (title on object), Europe

David saves Sauls life Chachila Agste Book title
David saves Sauls life on the Chachila Agste Book (title on object) David and Saul (series title), David stops Abisai who wants to kill the sleeping king Saul with a spear

Amsterdam City Virgo surrounded putti Amsterdam City Virgo sits
Amsterdam City Virgo surrounded by putti, The Amsterdam City Virgo sits on an elevation with the coat of arms of Amsterdam

Saul witch Endor Eleventh Book title object David
Saul with the witch of Endor Eleventh Book (title on object) David and Saul (series title), Saul visits the witch of Endor with two servants to be able to capture the spirit of the deceased Samuel

triumph Flora View garden sculptures sitting
The triumph of Flora, View in a garden with sculptures. Flora is sitting on a triumphal cart on the right. In the foreground left men who kneel before Flora

Portrait Johan Temmink Half-length portrait oval medallion
Portrait of Johan Temmink, Half-length portrait of Johan Temmink in an oval medallion. The portrait rests on a ledge on which his name and information are in eight lines in Dutch, Johan Temmink

Portrait John Tillotson Johannes Tillotson title
Portrait of John Tillotson Johannes Tillotson (title on object), Bust to the left of John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury

Portrait Moses Mendelssohn Portrait bust philosopher
Portrait of Moses Mendelssohn, Portrait bust of the philosopher and silk merchant Moses Mendelssohn. Below the image a four-line verse in Dutch, Moses Mendelssohn

Portrait Jacques Necker Jacob Necker State Minister
Portrait of Jacques Necker Jacob Necker, State Minister and Director General of Finance of France (title on object), Portrait bust of Jacques Necker, finance minister in France, Jacques Necker

Weapon card weapons names gentlemen forty city
Weapon card with the weapons and names of the gentlemen forty from the city of Leiden Weapon map with the weapons and names of the gentlemen forty from the city of Leiden (series title)

View Munttoren Muntsluis Amsterdam Reguliers-Tooren
View of the Munttoren and the Muntsluis in Amsterdam The Reguliers-Tooren, the overblyfsel of the Reguliers Poort, already known about the year 1490 / Turris

Saul greets David victor Goliath Second Book
Saul greets David as the victor of Goliath Second Book (title on object) David and Saul (series title), King Saul greets David as the victor of Goliath

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In 1766, a year of significant milestones and achievements, the world witnessed remarkable events that shaped history. The Bridgewater Canal Map was unveiled, revolutionizing transportation and connecting communities like never before. Meanwhile, Vauxhall Gardens in London became the epitome of entertainment and leisure for all social classes. Leith Hill Tower stood tall as an architectural marvel, offering breathtaking panoramic views to those who dared to climb its heights. George Wilson made headlines as a pedestrian extraordinaire, captivating audiences with his incredible feats of endurance. MALTHUS (1766-1834), an influential economist and demographer, laid the groundwork for understanding population growth and resource scarcity. A timeless portrait captured Lady Georgiana Spencer alongside her siblings Henrietta Spencer and George Viscount Althorp - a testament to their aristocratic lineage. William Howley emerged as a prominent figure in religious circles during this era. Maria, Lady Eardley's portrait by Thomas showcased her elegance and grace that captivated society's elite. African rhinoceros horns from the 18th century served as exotic treasures symbolizing adventure and exploration. Electricity Ramsden harnessed the power of electricity in groundbreaking experiments that pushed scientific boundaries forward. Ang Kauffmann's allegorical artwork mesmerized viewers with its intricate symbolism while Marshal Radetzky's head-and-shoulders portrait exuded strength and authority. All these diverse elements converged in 1766 to create a tapestry woven with innovation, culture, intellectuality, beauty, adventure, resilience - truly encapsulating an extraordinary chapter in human history.