1816 Collection (page 25)

Lowe at St Helena
Hudson Lowe, governor of Saint Helena, interrogates Napoleons staff at Longwood

Visited on St Helena
Admiral Taylor is but one of many distinguished visitors who call on Napoleon during his exile on Saint Helena

Watched on St Helena
During his exile on St Helena, Napoleon is an object of perpetual curiosity to the English soldiers and sailors

Longwood, St Helena
LONGWOOD, Napoleons residence during his exile on the island of Saint Helena

Meeting, St Helena
Las Casas introduces an English captain to Napoleon, on Saint Helena

N Reads at St Helena
He reads a new shipment of books, freshly arrived at St Helena

Dictating to Las Casas
The exiled Napoleon dictates his memoirs of the Egyptian campaign to le comte de Las Casas, on Saint Helena

Moffat and Boer
Robert Moffat makes a big impression on Boer farmers and African tribespeople when he starts preaching in southern Africa

Charlotte Bronte / Penrose
CHARLOTTE BRONTE English novelist

Scene at Longchamp
Fashionable crowd at Longchamp, on the outskirts of Paris, during the early years of the Restauration

Events / Canada
REBELLION IN THE NORTHWEST The rebel Nor -Westers at Fort William

Napoleon I in Exile
Napoleon, exiled on St Helena

Napoleon Dictating
In exile on Saint Helena, he dictates his memoirs to Las Casas and his son

GOOCH (1816-1889)
SIR DANIEL GOOCH Merchant associated with the Great Eastern

Quadrangle, Rugby School
View of the Quadrangle at Rugby School

Headmasters house, Rugby School
Headmasters house at Rugby School

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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.