1811 Collection (page 2)

Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-95)
531758 Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-95) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire, England

Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head
530798 Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head. His arms lost mass and shrank as a consequence

Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811. Beresford defeated Soult. Engraving
536560 Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811. Beresford defeated Soult. Engraving.; (add.info.: Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811)

George IV (1762-1830)
863749 George IV (1762-1830); (add.info.: George IV (1762-1830), son of George III, Prince Regent from 1811due to his father's illness. King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1820

Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle, 1811 (engraving)
538521 Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle, 1811 (engraving); (add.info.: Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle (1719-1811) Scottish inventor and millwright. Top: Original form powered by horses

Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes
530796 Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes. These Hindu philosophers and holy men followed an ancient tradition

A Yogi meditating. These Hindu philosophers and holy men follow an ancient tradition
530794 A Yogi meditating. These Hindu philosophers and holy men follow an ancient tradition, and were known to the Greeks as Gymnosophists. Engraving, London, 1811; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tecumseh's War 1811-1813: Battle of Tippecanoe, 7 November 1811, fought on Indian Territory between US forces under
528601 Tecumseh's War 1811-1813: Battle of Tippecanoe, 7 November 1811, fought on Indian Territory between US forces under Governor William Harrison

Luddites smash weaving machinery in a Nottingham textile factory. The Luddites were a movement of radical group of English textile workers

Glorious Gallantry of the Middlesex Regiment at Albuhera
The Glorious Gallantry of the Middlesex Regiment, the Die Hards, at the Battle of Albuhera, Peninsular War, 16 May 1811 Date: 1811

Peninsular War, six French drums, spoils of war
Peninsular War, six French drums and a silver-mounted drum major's staff, spoils of war taken by the 2nd Battalion of the 34th Regiment (Border Regiment)

The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand
Knight in ceremonial dress and wearing the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, also known as the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand

Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of the Exchequer on Michaelmas Day. Date: 1811

WARWICK HOUSE 1811
The house facing us is Warwick House, residence of the ill- fated Princess Charlotte of Wales, who will sadly die in childbirth in a few years time. Date: 1811

MOURNING/DRESS - 1811
Discreetly elegant, reverently fashionable... Date: 1811

Bells Comet, 1811 (colour litho)
7184080 Bells Comet, 1811 (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bells Comet, 1811)

Metamorphic sofa writing table and Trafalgar chair, 1811
6339926 Metamorphic sofa writing table and Trafalgar chair, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Metamorphic sofa writing table and Trafalgar chair, 1811)

Fashionable woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811. She wears a bonnet
5913047 Fashionable woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811. She wears a bonnet, high-waisted walking dress and carries a shawl and large feather

Rubus caesius (dewberry), 1811-1818 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986406 Rubus caesius (dewberry), 1811-1818 (hand-coloured lithograph) by German School, (19th century); 48x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubus caesius (dewberry)

View of Isola Bella, 1811-1819 (hand-coloured aquatint)
986127 View of Isola Bella, 1811-1819 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Lory, Mathias Gabriel (1784-1846); 29x44.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Isola Bella; Vue de l Isola Bella)

Tulipa praecox, 1811-1829 (stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand)
985887 Tulipa praecox, 1811-1829 (stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand) by Neapolitan School, (19th century); 46.5x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulipa praecox)

Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896) (b / w photo)
5219991 Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896)

Storming St Sebastian, 1814 (watercolour)
3744621 Storming St Sebastian, 1814 (watercolour) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Siege of San SebastiAan (July-September 1813)

Ah! le bon dada! ou les Angoisses D Une Mere, 1811 (colour litho)
6007210 Ah! le bon dada! ou les Angoisses D Une Mere, 1811 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ah! le bon dada)

Storming of St Sebastian Aug 31, 1811, aquatint by J. C. Stadler, pub
780290 Storming of St Sebastian Aug 31, 1811, aquatint by J.C. Stadler, pub. by Tegg, Apr 1818 (aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Franciscan Convent, Athens, the residence of Lord Byron, 1811 (engraving)
2811026 Franciscan Convent, Athens, the residence of Lord Byron, 1811 (engraving) by Stanfield, C. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franciscan Convent, Athens)

Battle of Albuera, Extremadura, Spain, 16 May 1811, fought by the French Empire and the Duchy of Warsaw against the United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain, part of the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Albuera Monument, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, in memory of those who fell in the Battle of Albuera, 16 May 1811, part of the Peninsular War (1807-1814). The monument was completed in 1854. Date: 1811

French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain), during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Date: 1811-1812

Surprise of the French under Marshal Soult near Badajoz, Spain, by William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford, leading the Anglo-Portuguese and Spanish armies in May 1811 during the Peninsular War

Emmanuel Felix de Wimpffen, army officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: Emmanuel Felix de Wimpffen (Freiherr von Wimpffen) (13 September 1811, in Laon - 26 February 1884) was a French soldier and general of Austrian descent

Queens Head and Artichoke
The original Queens Head pub was in what is now Regents Park. It re-located to Albany Street in 1811 and the name was extended to Queens Head & Artichoke by 1825

Arthurs Club & Brooks Club
Arthurs was a London gentlemens club, now dissolved, which was established in 1811 and was disbanded in 1940. Between 1827 and 1940 it was based at 69 St Jamess Street

Woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811
Fashionable woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811. She wears a bonnet, high-waisted walking dress and carries a shawl and large feather

Woman at window overlooking the Panoramas, Paris, 1810
Woman at window overlooking the Panoramas and the Passage des Panoramas, on Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1810. View of the Two Panoramas and of the Passage between them

Battle of Fuentes de Onoro, Castile and Leon, Spain
Battle of Fuentes de Onoro (3-5 May 1811), Castile and Leon, Spain. 1811

Papaver apulum and Helianthemum hyssopifolum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving
986415 Papaver apulum and Helianthemum hyssopifolum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving, printed in colour and finished by hand) by Italian School

The Battery and Harbour, New York, c. 1811-1812 (oil on canvas)
985116 The Battery and Harbour, New York, c.1811-1812 (oil on canvas) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851); 73x103.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battery and Harbour, New York)

St. Marys Church and Radclivian Library, 1809-1811 (hand-coloured aquatint)
986312 St. Marys Church and Radclivian Library, 1809-1811 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); approx. 27x47.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Ivy-leaved cyclamen - Cyclamen neapolitanum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving
986305 Ivy-leaved cyclamen - Cyclamen neapolitanum, 1811-1838 (stipple-engraving, printed in colour and finished by hand) by Italian School

Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, 1811 (litho)
6021315 Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, 1811 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, 1811)

Ceremony of Presenting the Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate in the Court of the Exchequer. 1811

Ceremony of Presenting the Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of Exchequer
611288 Ceremony of Presenting the Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of Exchequer, on the morrow after Michaelmas Day, 1811 (coloured engraving) by English School

St Ives, Cornwall (engraving)
3649169 St Ives, Cornwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Ives, Cornwall)

The Fortune Theatre, from a print published by Wilkinson, 1811 (engraving)
3636334 The Fortune Theatre, from a print published by Wilkinson, 1811 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Theatre)

The Battle of Tippecanoe, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)
2619211 The Battle of Tippecanoe, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by Snyder, W. P. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Tippecanoe, November 7, 1811)

Woollen Manufacturing - Slubbing Machine or Billy. Date: 1811

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In the year 1811, a multitude of events unfolded, each leaving its mark on history. E. Freeman, also known as Elizabeth Freeman or Mum Bett, emerged as an influential American abolitionist during this time. Her unwavering determination and resilience paved the way for future generations fighting against slavery. Meanwhile, the steady beats of drums and fifes echoed through the air, symbolizing both celebration and struggle. Saartje Baartman, famously known as The Hottentot Venus, faced exploitation and objectification due to her unique physical features. Her story serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination. Across distant shores in Scotland stood the magnificent Bell Rock Lighthouse near Arbroath—a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in conquering nature's challenges. Similarly defying gravity was Sophie Blanchard in her daring balloon ascent over Milan—an awe-inspiring display of courage that pushed boundaries. In Haiti's Royal Palace resided tales of revolution and resilience; it stood not only as a symbol of power but also witnessed countless struggles for freedom from oppression. Meanwhile, Liszt captured hearts with his timeless music even in old age—his photo serving as a glimpse into his extraordinary life filled with passion. The world of literature introduced us to Austen's beloved characters such as Brandon & Dashwood—a tale woven with love, heartbreaks, and societal expectations that still resonate today. On another note entirely was the satirical cartoon "Embargo" depicting Ograbme—the American Snapping-Turtle—a humorous take on political tensions during those times. Closer to home in Rossguill was Manus Mcfadden born in 1811—an ordinary person whose existence reminds us that history is shaped by individuals from all walks of life. And speaking of individuals making their mark were young surgeons undergoing scrutiny through George Cruikshank's satirical etching—highlighting society's fascination with medicine while poking fun at its quirks.