1816 Collection (page 23)

John Brown, Shipbuilder
JOHN BROWN shipbuilder with his autograph Date: 1816 - 1896

Shirley Brooks Cartoon
CHARLES WILLIAM (SHIRLEY) BROOKS Writer, Editor of Punch caricatured as Mr Punch. Date: 1816 - 1874

Brooks, Punch Editor
CHARLES WILLIAM (SHIRLEY) BROOKS Writer, Editor of Punch. Date: 1816 - 1874

London Windmill
London? Yes, a windmill in a rural setting, on Cornwall Road, Brixton Hill, South London. It lost its sails in 1864, but is now working again - refitted with a gas engine! Date: built 1816

Charles Bourbaki
CHARLES DENIS SAUTER BOURBAKI French military, served in Algeria, Crimea, Italy, but less successful against the Prussians in 1870. Date: 1816 - 1897

George Bowen, Missionary
GEORGE BOWEN American missionary in India. Date: 1816 - 1888

Samuel Bradburn
SAMUEL BRADBURN Methodist churchman Date: 1751 - 1816

Street music: Bob the dancing dog, 1816
Blind street musician Charles Wood with his organ and dancing dog Bob. Date: 1816

Discovery of Captain Grant and his band
Captain Grant and his gang of Irish freebooters are discovered by a group of officers whilst hiding in a cave 1816

Anne, Lady Byron
ANNA ISABELLA MILBANKE Lady Byron (1815 to 1816) Date: 1792 - 1860

George Peabody / Leisure H
GEORGE PEABODY Philanthropist in 1816 Date: 1795 - 1869

William Alexander
WILLIAM ALEXANDER Draughtsman, keeper of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Date: 1767 - 1816

Sir William Bowman
SIR WILLIAM BOWMAN Medical : ophthalmic surgeon. Date: 1816 - 1892

NATCHEZ TRACE, 1816. Map of the Natchez Road, constructed in the early 19th century along the overland route known as the Natchez Trace, between Nashville, Tennessee, and Natchez, Mississippi

19th Century safety lamps, artwork
19th Century safety lamps. Historical artwork showing a collection of safety lamps designed by the British Chemist Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) for use by miners

The Neue Wache, Berlin, Germany
The Neue Wache (New Guard House), in central Berlin, dating from 1816. Originally built as a guardhouse for the troops of the Crown Prince of Prussia, it has been used as a war memorial since 1931

Sheridans House
RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN The house of playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan at 14 Savile Row, Piccadilly, London

Stephen Allen Benson (1816-1865)
Engraved portrait of Stephen Allen Benson (1816-1865), the second president of Liberia who served from 1856-64, pictured in 1862

Shirley Brooks (1816-1874)
Engraved portrait of Shirley Brooks (1816-1874), the English journalist, pictured c.1874. Brooks worked for the Morning Chronicle, Punch and the Illustrated London News

Sir Richard Baggallay (1816-1888)
Photographic portrait of Sir Richard Baggallay (1816-1888), then Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, c.1876

Sir William Bowman (1816-1892)
Photographic print of Sir William Bowman (1816-1892), the English histologist and ophthalmic surgeon, pictured c.1880

Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855)
Engraved portrait of Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855), the English writer who used the pseudonym Currer Bell

Interior - Harrow Church
The Interior of Harrow Church in the grounds of the English Public School

Throwing the Stocking

Harrow Church & School
A view toward Harrow Church & School from near the cricket grounds

A Representation of the Regents tremendous Thing erected in the Park

Sick of the Property Tax or ministerial influenza

Sir James Leith
SIR JAMES LEITH British military commander, governor of the Leeward Islands

Jerome William Knapp
JEROME WILLIAM KNAPP Scottish lawyer - the legal document spilling out of the frame is a characteristic Kay touch

Rich B Sheridan (Rnlds)
RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN playwright and politician

Trouble at Grenoble - 1
Not everyone welcomes the Restauration of the Bourbons : at Grenoble, Didier heads an insurrection in favour of the Republic, but of course it is soon suppressed

Cabinet Noir
The correspondence of persons suspected of republican sympathies is subject to censorship by the secret Cabinet Noir

Terreur Blanche
With the Restauration comes the Terreur Blanche - the White Terror - whereby the reinstalled Bourbons take revenge on those who backed Napoleon

Algiers Bombarded
Algiers, notorious as the home port of pirates terrorising shipping in the Mediterranean, is bombarded by vessels of the Royal Navy commanded by Lord Exmouth.1yn

Carl Ludwig, Medical
CARL LUDWIG German anatomist at Marburg, Zurich, Vienna and Leipzig

Paris Diligence / 1816
The Paris diligence nears its final destination

Brit Museum Elgin Room
The Elgin Room, housing the marbles and other treasures looted from Greece by Lord Elgin in 1812 and bought by the nation in 1816 for 35, 000 pounds

Britannia Crowned
Britannia crowned by Victory, trampling upon the chains of France, holding the trident of Neptune, whilst Fame proclaims the glory of her arms by pointing to military triumphs

Adam Ferguson
ADAM FERGUSON Scottish Philosopher Member of common sense school of philosophy

Moscow from Kremlin
General view of Moscow from the Kremlin, done shortly after Napoleons visit

Louisa Fairbrother / 1845
LOUISA FAIRBROTHER Actress and dancer in the role of Aladdin in The Forty Thieves

Persian Official
Khachadour D hohannes is an officer in the entourage of the Prince Royal of Persia

Philadelphia Theatre
The street facade of the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia

Steamship Belvidere
The Belvidere steam-boat plied successfully on the Ohio River for several years. It appears to have some kind of internal paddle wheel

Richard Sheridan
RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN Irish playwright and politician

Restoration Court Dress
Frenchwomen in court dress during the restoration period following the Napoleonic era

Richard Sheridan / Brummel
RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN Irish dramatist and politician

Acton Smee Ayrton Statesman

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"1816: A Year of Battles, Rafts, and Literary Brilliance" In 1816, the echoes of the Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 still reverberated through history. The brave soldiers who fought for their nations left an indelible mark on the world. Meanwhile, a haunting tale unfolded as survivors from the Medusa Raft-1 shared their harrowing experiences. Their resilience in the face of adversity inspired generations to come. At Harrow School's large classroom, young minds were shaped and nurtured. Among them was Jc Ryle, whose brilliance would later shine through his writings that captivated readers worldwide. An anonymous photo taken in 1888 immortalized this significant moment. The breathtaking view of the River Wye and Old Wye Bridge at Chepstow painted a picturesque scene that transported viewers back to 1816. It served as a reminder of nature's beauty amidst turbulent times. On distant shores, an Aleut hunter donned a wooden peaked hat while navigating the treacherous Bering Sea. Louis Choris' watercolor captured both his strength and vulnerability—a testament to human adaptability even in harsh environments. Literary genius Charlotte Bronte emerged during this era with her captivating stories that continue to enthrall readers today. Her words transcended time and touched hearts across generations. Anne, Lady Byron remained enigmatic—an anonymous figure shrouded in mystery yet forever linked to Lord Byron himself. Her story fascinated historians who sought answers about her life behind closed doors. Scientific advancements also marked this year—Sir Francis Ronalds pioneered electrical telegraphy while Ernst Werner Von Siemens laid foundations for future technological breakthroughs that would shape our modern world. In Cologny's Villa Diodati 6, renowned thinkers gathered under one roof—exchanging ideas that challenged societal norms and sparked intellectual revolutions far beyond their time.