1805 Collection (page 8)

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Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with their Native American guide Sacagawea. Digital photograph of a bronze statue in Charlottesville, Virginia

EXPL2A-00116
Diary kept by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition 1804 - 1806. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century reproduction of the diary

EXPL2A-00133
Lewis and Clark expedition trying to make friends with Native Americans during their exploration of Louisiana Territory. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Meeting between Napoleon and Mack von Leiberich at Ulm, 1805. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

Aaron Burr leading conspirators on the Ohio River
Aaron Burr exhorting his followers at Blennerhassett Island, Ohio River, 1805. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Admiral Nelsons day cabin in the H. M. S. Victory
The interior of the famous H.M.S. Victory as shown for the first time in colour after its redecoration and restoration as it would have appeared at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Jardin Des Plantes
LE JARDIN DES PLANTES, Paris, was founded in 1626 as a botanical garden, but in the 18th century, under Buffon, expanded to become also a zoo

Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon defeats a combined Russian-Austrian army at Austerlitz

Bessieres at Austerlitz
Bessieres leads the Garde Imperiale into action at the battle of Austerlitz

Battle of Trafalgar
The Belleisle crippled but unconquered

Humphreys Print Shop, London
Mrs Humphreys print shop in St James Street, London, where Gillrays latest prints were displayed

Training at the 44th Division Battle School, Tonbridge
Photograph showing Battle School Training, 1942, 44th Division Battle School, Tonbridge. One of 241 photographs collected by Col Philip Sidney Newton, 1805-1996

Horatio Nelson, British naval officer
Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), British naval officer, with the Battle of Trafalgar depicted in the background. circa 1805

Triticum aestivum, Wheat, - Watercolour by Franz Bauer, c.1805. Longitudinal section of basal portion of juvenile plants. Paper, watercolour, signed

Bauera rubioides - Anonymous copper engraving based on a drawing by Franz Bauer. Annals of Botany 1: t. 10, London, 1805. Date: 1805

Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by Ferdinand
Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894). French diplomat and entrepreneur. Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by Mr. de Lesseps, for opening the canal. Almanac of The Illustration, 1881

Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Trafalgar Square. London
Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Designed by William Railton (1800-1877), was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Corinthian order and Dartmor granite

Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, c. 1805-1815, by studio of F
Studio of Francois Gerard (1770-1837). French painter. Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821), 1805-1815. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Jean Baptiste Greuze - 1
JEAN BAPTISTE GREUZE French artist Date: 1725 - 1805

Thomas Graham
Professor THOMAS GRAHAM Master of the Royal Mint Date: 1805 - 1869

Louis M Goldsborough
LOUIS MALESHERBES GOLDSBOROUGH American naval commander, served in the Mexican war and in the Union navy during the war between the states. with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1877

Georg Gott. Gervinus
GEORG GOTTFRIED GERVINUS German historian Date: 1805 - 1871

Edward Fordham Flower
EDWARD FORDHAM FLOWER Brewer, writer, mayor of Stratford on Avon and champion of the Shakespeare centenary. Date: 1805 - 1883

David Dudley Field
DAVID DUDLEY FIELD American lawyer Date: 1805 - 1894

Sir William Eyre
Captain WILLIAM EYRE of the 16th Regiment Foot. Date: 1805 - 1859

Egmont De Schorel
P J F EGMONT DE SCHUREL Flemish statesman from Antwerp Date: 1748 - 1805

Eugene Deveria, Artist
EUGENE FRANCOIS MARIE JOSEPH DEVERIA French artist Date: 1805 - 1865?

Francis Jos. De Valingen
FRANCIS JOSEPH DE VALINGEN Swiss physician in London. Date: 1720 - 1805

Sir Sidney Dacres
SIR SIDNEY COLPOYS DACRES British naval commander Date: 1805 - 1884

Emma Countess of Derby
EMMA CAROLINE, countess of DERBY (nee Bootle-Wilbraham) wife of Edward Stanley, 14th earl, with her son Edward, later the 15th earl. Date: 1805 - 1876

George Anthony Denison 1
GEORGE ANTHONY DENISON English churchman, archdeacon of Taunton, whose high-church views led him into controversy on ecclesiatical issues which seemed important at the time. Date: 1805 - 1896

George Anthony Denison 2
GEORGE ANTHONY DENISON English churchman, archdeacon of Taunton, whose high-church views led him into controversy on ecclesiatical issues which seemed important at the time. Date: 1805 - 1896

James Currie
JAMES CURRIE Scottish medical practitioner and editor of Robert Burns. Date: 1756 - 1805

Auguste Cullerier
AUGUSTE CULLERIER French medical practitioner Date: 1805 - 1874

Cornwallis (Walton)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India. Date: 1738-1805

Cornwallis (Profile)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India. Date: 1738-1805

Cornwallis (Brown)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India. Date: 1738-1805

Cornwallis (Ornament)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India, with a battle scene. Date: 1738-1805

Don Trueba Y Cozio
Don TELESFORO de TRUEBA Y COZIO Spanish writer, author of The Exquisites, which he very thoughtfully wrote in English. with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1835

Thomas Cooper, Chartist
THOMAS COOPER English radical politician, Chartist leader. Date: 1805 - 1892

Pierre Louis Coeur
PIERRE LOUIS COEUR French churchman, bishop of Troyes. Date: 1805 - 1860

Justin Chassleoup-Laubat
JUSTIN PROSPER, comte CHASSELOUP-LAUBAT French statesman Date: 1805 - 1873

Jacques a M De Cazales
JACQUES ANTOINE MARIE de CAZALES French statesman Date: 1758 - 1805

Auguste Billault
AUGUSTE BILLAULT French statesman with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1863

Count Bergami - 1
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier and companion to Caroline of Brunswick; her scandalous relationship with him was the basis for her trial, but was not proved. Date: circa 1805-1815

Count Bergami - 2
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier, companion to Caroline, queen of George Prince of Wales; their scandalous relationship led to her trial for adultery. Date: circa 1805-1815

Thomas Banks
THOMAS BANKS (1735 - 1805) Sculptor, Royal Academician. Date: 1791

Hare / Howitt C1805
A common hare, lying on straw. Date: 1809

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In the year 1805, amidst the tumultuous Napoleonic era, Admiral Nelson stood resolute on the deck of his flagship, H. M. S. Victory. With unwavering determination, he meticulously outlined his battle plans for Trafalgar, a momentous clash that would forever shape history. As the sun set on that fateful day in October, Nelson's signal fluttered high above the ship: "England Expects. " These two words encapsulated not only his unwavering faith in his men but also their indomitable spirit as they prepared to face Napoleon's formidable fleet. The Battle of Trafalgar unfolded with relentless intensity. The French uniforms during this time were vividly captured by 19th-century French engravings - symbols of both grandeur and impending danger. Yet it was Nelson's strategic brilliance that ultimately prevailed. Tragically, victory came at a great cost. The death of Nelson reverberated across nations and oceans alike. In West's poignant depiction, we witness the solemn farewell between Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar - an emotional testament to their unyielding bond forged through countless battles. Meanwhile, across borders and political landscapes, James Gillray's satirical etching titled "The Plumb-pudding in danger" offered a biting commentary on Napoleon's peace overture to British Prime Minister William Pitt. It depicted them carving up the world like epicurean statesmen indulging in an extravagant feast – highlighting both power struggles and diplomatic intricacies of those times. Amidst these historical events lies a glimpse into daily life aboard H. M. S Victory; we find ourselves transported into Nelson's cabin where he sought solace amidst chaos. Here he strategized while contemplating his next move – a testament to leadership under pressure. And so it was that 1805 became etched into history as a pivotal year when heroes clashed upon treacherous seas.