1815 Collection (page 8)

RABBITS & GOOSE FOR SALE RABBITS & GOOSE FOR SALE
Rabbits O! A street trader advertises his stock of rabbits and a goose. Date: circa 1815

STREET ACROBATS / C. 1815
A street acrobat stands on his head on a small support, while passers-by in a Paris street admire his skill Date: circa 1815

A LADY AND HER BILLS
A dejected lady seeks comfort in coffee as she contemplates bills for dresses, shawls, carpets, lingerie, flowers and ribbons Date: circa 1815

Cross Paris Street - 1815
An elegantly dressed Parisienne raises her skirts as she crosses a Paris street with its flowing gutter Date: circa 1815

Father CMas - Birch Twig
Father Christmas arrives at the Thalberg familys house bearing gifts for the good children but a birch twig for the naughty children. He receives a mixed reception. Date: Circa 1815

Thalberg - Children - Sledge
The Thalberg children take their sledge out which is pulled by their dog Date: Circa 1815

THALBERG / CHARITY / 1 OF 2
A poor family give each other simple presents at Christmas - pieces of fruit and biscuits Picture 1 of 2 Date: Circa 1815

THALBERG / CHRISTMAS TREE
The Thalberg children get their presents from around the tree Date: Circa 1815

THALBERG / CAROL SINGERS
Two poor children in the street sing outside the window of two rich childrens house who give them some money Date: Circa 1815

THALBERG / SHOP / PRESENTS
The Thalberg family shopping for Christmas presents on Christmas Eve. Date: Circa 1815

THALBERG / MARKET STALL
Shopping for Christmas presents on Christmas Eve, the Thalberg family visit a toy stall which pleases the children Date: Circa 1815

Battle of Waterloo, fighting at La Haye-Sainte, 1815
Battle of Waterloo, the fighting at La Haye-Sainte, 1815 Date: 18 June 1815

The battle of Waterloo, 1815
The cavalry engage at the battle of Waterloo. Date: 18 June 1815

The battle of Waterloo-depiction after Walter Scotts poem
The Field of Waterloo - depiction after verse 36 of Walter Scotts poem: Alas! what links of love that morn has Wars rude hand asunder torn

BRITISH SOLDIERS 1815
British soldiers during the occupation of France. Date: 1815

FULTON (1765 - 1815)
ROBERT FULTON American inventor; in Paris 1797-1806 he invents a submarine but fails to interest Napoleon Date: 1765 - 1815

British visitors in a cafe, Paris
The British in Paris after the defeat of Napoleon: English visitors patronise a French cafe. Date: 1814-1815

British in Paris cafe after defeat of Napoleon
The British in Paris after the defeat of Napoleon: John Bull and his family at an ice cafe. Date: 1815

Portrait of the organist and composer Johann Kaspar Kerll (1627-1693), 1815. Creator: Winter
Portrait of the organist and composer Johann Kaspar Kerll (1627-1693), 1815. Private Collection

Study of Clouds, 1815. Creator: Castellan, Antoine-Laurent (1772-1838)
Study of Clouds, 1815. Found in the Collection of Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Portrait of Admiral Vasily Chichagov (1726-1809), c. 1815. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Admiral Vasily Chichagov (1726-1809), c. 1815. Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Gaetano Pugnani 1731-1798), 1815. Creator: Riedel
Portrait of the violinist and composer Gaetano Pugnani 1731-1798), 1815. Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Johann Peter Salomon (1745-1815), c. 1815. Found in the Collection of Beethoven-Haus, Bonn

Frontispiece from The English Dance of Death, pub. 1815 (coloured engraving), 1815

Portrait of the Poet Konstantin Nikolayevich Batyushkov (1787-1855), 1815. Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Map of the Roman provinces in times of Hadrian, printed in London in 1815

Henri du Vergier, comte de La Rochejaquelein (1772-1794), c. 1815. Found in the Collection of Muse e d art et d histoire, Cholet

Talleyrand - the man with six heads, 1815. Private Collection

Portrait of General Henry Wynyard (1761-1838), c. 1815. Private Collection

Portrait of Don Miguel de Lardizabal y Uribe, 1815. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Portrait of Jean-Pierre Cortot, 1815. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) at the Battle of New Orleans 8 January 1815, mounted on white horse, leading the American forces to victory in this

The Battle Of New Orleans

Map of Italy in 1815. From the book Europe in the Nineteenth Century an Outline History, published 1916

Sepoys and an Indian officer, Bengal Army, 1815 (c).Watercolour on European paper, by a Company artist, Patna, 1815 (c).Many Indian ethnic groups had their own long traditions as warrior peoples

The Field of Waterloo the Morning after the Battle
The Field of Waterloo as it appeared the Morning after the Memorable Battle of the 18th June 1815.Coloured aquatint by M Dubourg after John Heaviside Clark, published by Edward Orme, Bond Street

Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword, 1814 (c); blade is stamped with the makers name, I Gill; the original hatchet blade made this Pattern useless for thrusting

Pattern 1796, Light Cavalry Officers sword, 15th Hussars.Blade is curved and fullered with engraved decoration in the linear style typical of the period, the decoration includes floral designs

CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate

Wellingtons HQ at Waterloo, Belgium
Wellingtons Headquarters during the Battle of Waterloo - now the Post Office. Date: circa 1906

First geological map of Britain, 1815 C016 / 5681
First geological map of Britain, detail of the South East of England (figure 6). This map was published in 1815 by British geologist William Smith (1769-1839)

First geological map of Britain, 1815 C016 / 5680
First geological map of Britain showing a detail of the north west coast. This map was published in 1815 by British geologist William Smith (1769-1839)

Soldier of the Yusufzai Tribe, Afghanistan
A soldier of the Yusufzai (also Youssofzay, Yousafzai, Esapzey, Yousufi, Eusofzye or Yusufi), one of the largest Pashtun tribes

Congress of Vienna, ending the Napoleonic Wars, 1814-1815
European statesmen meeting at the Congress of Vienna to close the Napoleonic Wars, 1815. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a 19th-century painting

Sheffield Workhouse Token, 1815
A one penny workhouse token of the Sheffield Workhouse, Yorkshire, from 1815. During a national shortage of copper coins in 1812-15

Map of the British Empire in 1815. From A Short History of the World, published c. 1936
Map of the British Empire in 1815. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

The Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time, published 1860

Wellingtons final order at Waterloo in 1815, "Let the whole line advance"
Wellingtons final order at Waterloo in 1815, " Let the whole line advance". Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1769 - 1852. Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman

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"1815: A Year of Heroism and Defiance" In the annals of history, 1815 stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of nations and individuals alike. It was a year that witnessed one of the most significant battles in European history - The Battle of Waterloo. On that fateful day, June 18th, the Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo marked a turning point in Napoleon Bonaparte's ambitions for conquest. Despite their valiant efforts, they were no match for the combined forces led by Wellington and Blücher. Amongst those who fought with unwavering courage were the Scots Greys, whose charge echoed through time as an emblematic moment - "Scotland Forever. " Their gallant display during this battle forever etched their name into military lore. The Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont showcased another tale of bravery amidst chaos. As cannonballs thundered overhead, Highlanders stood firm against overwhelming odds, defending their position with unyielding determination. Meanwhile, on distant shores, Grace Darling embarked on her own heroic journey. Rowing alongside her father amidst treacherous waters off Northumberland's coast, she rescued survivors from a shipwreck - proving that heroism knows no bounds or gender. Back on land at St Helena Island resided Napoleon himself; his dreams shattered but his legacy immortalized. The map he once wielded now serving as a reminder that even great conquerors can be brought down by fate's hand. As we look back upon these events through time's lens, we are reminded not only of valor but also sacrifice. The British army advancing relentlessly towards victory at Waterloo demonstrated unparalleled unity and resilience against all odds. So let us remember 1815 as more than just numbers on paper; it was an era defined by extraordinary acts and unwavering resolve.