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1809 Collection (page 7)

"1809: A Year of Literary, Scientific, and Historical Milestones" Step back in time to the year 1809, where a tapestry of remarkable events unfolded

Background image1809 Collection: Two Beached Fishing Boats 1809 Cornelius Varley

Two Beached Fishing Boats 1809 Cornelius Varley
Two Beached Fishing Boats, 1809. Cornelius Varley (British, 1781-1873). Etching

Background image1809 Collection: Death General Colbert 1809 1810 Victor Schnetz

Death General Colbert 1809 1810 Victor Schnetz
The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809/1810. Victor Schnetz (French, 1787-1870). Oil on fabric; unframed: 50 x 61 cm (19 11/16 x 24 in.)

Background image1809 Collection: View Saint-Cloud Seine 1809 Alexandre Pau de St. Martin

View Saint-Cloud Seine 1809 Alexandre Pau de St. Martin
View of Saint-Cloud, Near the Seine, 1809. Alexandre Pau de St. Martin (French). Oil on fabric; unframed: 43.9 x 67.6 cm (17 5/16 x 26 5/8 in.)

Background image1809 Collection: Path Kochelsee 1809 Simon Warnberger German 1769-1847

Path Kochelsee 1809 Simon Warnberger German 1769-1847
The Path by the Kochelsee, 1809. Simon Warnberger (German, 1769-1847). Lithograph

Background image1809 Collection: Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Orchestra playing The Creati

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Orchestra playing The Creati
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Austrian composer. Orchestra playing The Creation, written between 1796- 1798). University of Vienna (1808). Engraving, 1809. Color

Background image1809 Collection: Thomas Jefferson / Knight

Thomas Jefferson / Knight
THOMAS JEFFERSON Third President of the USA (1801 - 1809) Date: 1743 - 1826

Background image1809 Collection: Bolebroke Castle, Hartfield, Sussex

Bolebroke Castle, Hartfield, Sussex
Bolebroke (or Bolebrook) Castle, Hartfield, Sussex, a Grade II listed hunting lodge dating back to the 15th century. Date: 1809

Background image1809 Collection: South Park, near Penshurst, Kent

South Park, near Penshurst, Kent, built by Richard Allnutt Esq. Date: 1809

Background image1809 Collection: Old house at Pounds Bridge, near Penshurst, Kent

Old house at Pounds Bridge, near Penshurst, Kent
Old house at Pounds Bridge (Poundsbridge), Bridge Street, near Penshurst, Kent. The date on the middle gable is 1593, and the initials below it, WD, stand for William Darkenoll (or Darknoll)

Background image1809 Collection: Somerhill House, near Tonbridge, Kent

Somerhill House, near Tonbridge, Kent, a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion, now in use as a school. 1809

Background image1809 Collection: Ruins of Tonbridge Priory, Tonbridge, Kent

Ruins of Tonbridge Priory, Tonbridge, Kent, dating back to the 12th century. Date: 1809

Background image1809 Collection: Great Bounds, Bidborough, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Great Bounds, Bidborough, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Great Bounds, a country house at Bidborough, between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Date: 1809

Background image1809 Collection: Malaspina expedition. Tonga islands (1793). Sepulcher

Malaspina expedition. Tonga islands (1793). Sepulcher of Paulajo, a ruler of the islands. Drawing by Fernando Brambila. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Americas Museum

Background image1809 Collection: GOUBAUD, Innocent Louis (1780-1847). Napoleon (1769-1821)

GOUBAUD, Innocent Louis (1780-1847). Napoleon (1769-1821) Receiving the Delegation from the Roman Senate, 16th November 1809. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles

Background image1809 Collection: Spain. Peninsular War. Siege of Girona (1809). Defence

Spain. Peninsular War. Siege of Girona (1809). Defence of Torre Gironella. Painting by G. Montserrat. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum

Background image1809 Collection: Karl Anton Werther

Karl Anton Werther
KARL ANTON baron von WERTHER Prussian ambassador to France in 1869 : in less than a year the two countries would be at war... Date: 1809 - 1894

Background image1809 Collection: DR O MEARA

DR O MEARA churchman, a witness during the inquiry into the scandal involving Mary Ann Clarke. Date: CIRCA 1809

Background image1809 Collection: Procession of the Taziya, India

Procession of the Taziya, India
The Procession of the Taziya. Chup Tazia is the name in India and Pakistan given to an annual religious procession held by Twelver Shia Muslims to commemorate the martyrdom of the Prophets grandson

Background image1809 Collection: Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp, India

Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp, India
A Mahratta Surdar entertaining Brahmins. Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp. Some are playing musical instruments while others are eating, and servants are carrying dishes of food

Background image1809 Collection: Some of the 108 Shiva temples, built in concentric circles in 1809 by Maharaja Teja Chandra

Some of the 108 Shiva temples, built in concentric circles in 1809 by Maharaja Teja Chandra Bahadhur, Kalna, West Bengal, India, Asia

Background image1809 Collection: W. E. Gladstone and Queen Victoria, 1892

W. E. Gladstone and Queen Victoria, 1892
Illustration of William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) kissing the hand of Queen Victoria on the occasion of his return to office as Prime Minister of Great Britain, for the fourth time, 15th August 1892

Background image1809 Collection: Fakir on Bed of Nails

Fakir on Bed of Nails
An ascetic lies on his bed of nails, knowing that if he distributes his weight evenly, its not that bad

Background image1809 Collection: James Glaisher

James Glaisher
JAMES GLAISHER English aeronaut and founder of the Meteorological Society (1850), best known for his balloon ascents with Coxwell. Date: 1809 - 1903

Background image1809 Collection: HER MAJESTY S, 1809

HER MAJESTY S, 1809
In the Haymarket, London, this is at this time the largest theatre in Britain : used only for opera productions, it is known simply as The Opera House

Background image1809 Collection: Charles Darwin as a tree-climbing anthropoid

Charles Darwin as a tree-climbing anthropoid
Charles Darwin depicted as a tree-climbing anthropoid

Background image1809 Collection: The Op Spectacles

The Op Spectacles, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Artist, Engraving 1809, Satire Showing Head Of Clifford With Two Circles Representing Huge Spectacles

Background image1809 Collection: The Strollers Progress Plte 1st. A Peep At Black Jacks Origin Previous To His Going To Douay

The Strollers Progress Plte 1st. A Peep At Black Jacks Origin Previous To His Going To Douay, Cruikshank, Invt. Engraving 1809, Scene In A Poverty-stricken Room, In Which John Philip Kembles Father

Background image1809 Collection: The Set-too Between Old Price And Spangle Jack The Shewman - Fought With Unabated Vigour For Nine

The Set-too Between Old Price And Spangle Jack The Shewman - Fought With Unabated Vigour For Nine Rounds & Yet Undecided, Engraving 1809, A Pugilistic Encounter, Over New Theater Prices

Background image1809 Collection: Wall mural of the Bloody Battle - 1809 at Belfast

Wall mural of the Bloody Battle - 1809 at Belfast
Belfast. Wall mural of the Bloody Battle - 1809 in the end corner of the terrace house. Date: 2011

Background image1809 Collection: Wall mural of the Bloody Battle - July 1809 at Belfast

Wall mural of the Bloody Battle - July 1809 at Belfast
Belfast. Wall mural of the Bloody Battle - July 1809 in the end corner of the terrace house. Date: 2011

Background image1809 Collection: Fourth Term, East India Companys Military Seminary

Fourth Term, East India Companys Military Seminary
Photograph: Fourth Term, East India Companys Military Seminary, Addiscombe, June 1857. One of 53 photographs. Intended to train the Company

Background image1809 Collection: ?The Storming of Schinss, Jan 3rd 1810?

?The Storming of Schinss, Jan 3rd 1810?.Coloured aquatint by I Clark after R Temple, 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot published by W Haines

Background image1809 Collection: A Friday Market at Belfast

A Friday Market at Belfast. Nixon, John. Date: 1809

Background image1809 Collection: Gazeta de Lisboa. Historical context of the Peninsular War

Gazeta de Lisboa. Historical context of the Peninsular War
Gazeta de Lisboa. Portuguese political newspaper, 1715-1820. Historical context of Peninsular War, 1808-1814. Number 168. December 14, 1809

Background image1809 Collection: Idylls of the KIng, 1559-1885. By English poet Lord ALfred T

Idylls of the KIng, 1559-1885. By English poet Lord ALfred T
Idylls of the KIng. Published 1559-1885. Cycle narrative poems by English poet Lord ALfred Tennyson (1809-1892). Engraving by Gustave Dor?. Brittany coast

Background image1809 Collection: Louis Napoleon (1778-1846), 1809, by Charles Howard Hodges (

Louis Napoleon (1778-1846), 1809, by Charles Howard Hodges (
Charles Howard Hodges (1764-1837). British painter. Portrait of Louis Napoleon, King of Holland, 1809. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background image1809 Collection: Humboldt University and statue of the German physicist Herma

Humboldt University and statue of the German physicist Herma
Humboldt University. Founded in 1809 by Wilhelm von Humboldt. Facade and statue of the German physicist Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894). Berli?n. Germany

Background image1809 Collection: Goethe : Minna Herzlieb

Goethe : Minna Herzlieb
MINNA HERZLIEB The original of Ottilie in his autobiographical novel Wahlwerwandtschaften (1809) Date: 1789 - 1865

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone Woos Scots

Gladstone Woos Scots
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Electioneering in Edinburgh, he hopes to win the heart of Midlothian... Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone in Greenwich

Gladstone in Greenwich
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Electioneering in Greenwich, he hopes to keep out of hot water. Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone as Actor

Gladstone as Actor
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE In his actors dressing-room, he prepares the act with which he hopes to wow the Edinburgh electorate. Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone as Gilpin

Gladstone as Gilpin
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE As John Gilpin, he rides the Liberal Party towards the election, wearing the cloak of Home Rule for Ireland. Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone Leapfrogs

Gladstone Leapfrogs
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE In his 80s, he displays his (political) agility, leapfrogging over Harcourt. Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone as Cyclist

Gladstone as Cyclist
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE As a cyclist, he rides a penny-farthing - but wishes he were on a safety model at election time ! Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone as Butler

Gladstone as Butler
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE As a butler, he hopes he has given satisfaction : but Britannia is not wholly satisfied, and Gladstones government is unpopular. Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone and Purchase

Gladstone and Purchase
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE He abolishes the system of purchasing commissions, against the wishes of the House of Lords. Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone and the Welsh

Gladstone and the Welsh
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE He praises Welsh culture - but advises them to learn english... Date: 1809 - 1898

Background image1809 Collection: Gladstone and the Papacy

Gladstone and the Papacy
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE he has a smack at papal infallibility - he was a staunch protestant. Date: 1809 - 1898



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"1809: A Year of Literary, Scientific, and Historical Milestones" Step back in time to the year 1809, where a tapestry of remarkable events unfolded. In the idyllic Oxnead Hall, Norfolk, Lord Tennyson was born - a poet whose words would resonate through generations. Meanwhile, across the English Channel in France, an iconic caricature artist known as Ape emerged onto the scene and later found fame illustrating for Vanity Fair. In another corner of England's rich history, Charles Darwin took his first breaths. Little did anyone know that this young boy would grow up to revolutionize our understanding of life on Earth with his theory of evolution. As if fate had intertwined their destinies, Edgar Allan Poe and Cole were also born this same year – two literary titans who would leave an indelible mark on Gothic literature. Amidst these creative forces came echoes of war as a recruiting poster for the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons beckoned brave souls to join their ranks. The ruins of Brambletye House near East Grinstead stood as silent witnesses to turbulent times gone by. But amidst chaos and conflict arose moments that shaped society forever; Charles Darwin posed alongside a lookalike ape – an image emblematic of mankind's connection to nature. And within the walls of libraries like Gladstone's own sanctuary resided knowledge that fueled progress. Louis Braille paved new paths for those with visual impairments by inventing his eponymous tactile writing system – empowering countless individuals worldwide even after his untimely death at just 43 years old. Across vast oceans in Scotland stood tall Bell Rock Lighthouse - a testament to human ingenuity built between 1808-1810 - guiding sailors safely through treacherous waters. As we gaze upon photographs capturing Charles Darwin or peruse pages from Vanity Fair featuring Gladstone himself, let us remember that the year 1809 was not merely a footnote in history.