1826 Collection

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1826. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135, showing the beginning of the fourth movement, headed by the words Must it be

Zarafa the Giraffe / 1826
Zarafa the giraffe arrives in Paris, a gift to Charles X from the Viceroy of Egypt

Safety Lamps / 1826
Diagrams showing the workings of Stephensons Lamp (1 - 4), and Davys Lamp (5, on the right)

Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits
The suspension bridge across the Menai Straits, built by Thomas Telford in 1819-1826. Together with a similar bridge across the Conway River it completed the main route to Ireland via Holyhead

Japan / Fujiyama C1826
Fujiyama seen from Umazava, near Yedo (Tokyo)

Lord Byron in 1826
GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON English poet as a supporter of Greek independence in 1826

5th Earl Abergavenny
William Neville, fifth earl of ABERGAVENNY

John Adams (Chappel)
JOHN ADAMS American statesman, second President of the United States

LEVY, mile (1826-1890). Germinal. Poster advertising the theatre performance of Emile Zolas novel Germinal, performed at the

Andrew Johnson, President of the United States
Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States (1865-1869)

South Africa (XIX). Zulu Kingdom (1883). Restoration Cettewayo, king of the Zulus. Cetewayo attends the ceremony indaba conference to meet the Induna (Zulu and Xhosa leaders)

MENAWA (c1766-1837). Native American Creek chief. Lithograph after a painting by Charles Bird King, 1826

Josef Scheffel / Postcard
JOSEF VICTOR VON SCHEFFEL German poet and novelist

Andrew Jackson Davis American spiritualist, visionary etc. Date: 1826 - 1910

Marquess of Abergavenny, Vanity Fair, Ape
WILLIAM NEVILL, 1st Marquess of ABERGAVENNY (1826 -1915) English peer. Caption: The Tory bloodhound Date: 1875

George Parr, English cricketer, circa 1845
Illustration of George Parr (1826-1891), the cricketer who represented Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the MCC between 1844 and 1870

Watford in 1826
The High Street of Watford, Hertfordshire, with a carriage, a coach, a wagon and numerous citizens going about their business

Alexandre-Henri Mouhot
HENRI MOUHOT French naturalist and explorer; discovered the ruins of Angkor in Cambodia in 1858

Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec, French physician
Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec, French physician, inventor of the stethoscope in 1816 at the Hopital Necker in Paris, where he was working at the time. Seen here using a stethoscope on a patient

THE TWO MENAI BRIDGES
The two Menai bridges - the suspension road bridge built by Telford, opened January 1826; and the tubular railway bridge by Stephenson and Fairbairn, opened 1850. Date: 1850

Sir John Day
SIR JOHN CHARLES FREDERICK SIGMUND DAY Judge in the Queens Bench Division. Date: 1826 - 1908

John Adams, President
JOHN ADAMS Lawyer and diplomat, one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence, Second President of the United States. Date: 1735 - 1826

CRAIK (1826 - 1887)
DINAH MARIA CRAIK writer, wearing black satin dress and lace cap Date: 1826 - 1887

Entrance to Menai Bridge
The entrance to the Menai Bridge from the Carnarvon shore. The bridge between mainland Wales and Anglesey was designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826

Frederick Dufferin Vf 70
FREDERICK TEMPLE HAMILTON-TEMPLE BLACKWOOD 1st MARQUIS OF DUFFERIN & AVA British diplomat and administrator Date: 1826 - 1902

CHURCH, Frederic Edwin (1826-1900). South American Landscape. Romanticism. Hudson River School. Oil on canvas

Shute Barrington - 3
SHUTE BARRINGTON Eminent churchman, son of viscount B.; bishop successively of Llandaff, Salisbury and later Durham when this was done. Date: 1734 - 1826

Crowning of Nicolas I
NICOLAS I/TSAR SCENES & EVENTS Crowning of the Tzar in Moscow on 19 August 1826. Date: 1796 - 1855

Strand Exeter Change
Exeter Change. in the Strand

Thomas Telfords Bridge built in 1826 over the River Severn, Holt Fleet, Worcestershire, England, UK, Europe

Giraffe at Paris 1826
Zarafa, a giraffe presented to Charles X of France by the Viceroy of Egypt, and housed in the jardin d acclimatation, Paris

Erckmann-Chatrian / Gill
EMILE ERCKMANN and LOUIS CHATRIAN French co-authors who wrote under the name Erckmann- Chatrian

Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in "Le Pressoir" at the Gymnase Dramatique
5855455 Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in "Le Pressoir" at the Gymnase Dramatique.; (add.info.: Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in George Sand's "Le Pressoir" at the Gymnase)

Cafe-au-lait seller. From Arts, metiers et Cris de Paris, Paris, 1826
530679 Cafe-au-lait seller. From Arts, metiers et Cris de Paris, Paris, 1826; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Patrick Bell (1799-1869) Scottish clergyman and inventor, 1851 (engraving)
538530 Patrick Bell (1799-1869) Scottish clergyman and inventor, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: Patrick Bell (1799-1869) Scottish clergyman and inventor. His horse-powered machine reaping of 1826

View of Menai Bridge on Isle of Anglesey. 19th century (engraving)
673005 View of Menai Bridge on Isle of Anglesey. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Menai bridge, Menai Bridge (Welsh)

The music lesson, 1826. Creator: Rieder, Wilhelm August (1796-1880)
The music lesson, 1826. Private Collection

Advert, Garratts Coach Manufactory, High Street, Cheltenham - a state carriage built for Baron de Pontecarvo, a Portuguese Nobleman. 1826

Music cover, The Bavarian Girl's Song, Buy a Broom, words by D A O'Meara, arranged by Alexander Lee, sung in character by Madame Vestris, with a view of Mayhew's Music Shop

Hebrew Inscription dating from the 14th century
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Hebrew inscription dating from the 14th century, located on Marlet Street in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain)

Captain John Piper
A portrait oil painting of John Piper, a military officer in the colony of New South Wales, who was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1800. He is seen here wearing his uniform. Date: 1826

Advert, Tanner & Baylis, Cheltenham, Fly Waggons, operating daily between the West Country and London. Date: 1826

State Carriage, Garratt's Coach Manufactory, Cheltenham. Date: 1826

Advert,s Moss, Druggist and Chemist, Cheltenham
Advert,s Moss, Druggist, Operative & Experimental Chemist, High Street, Cheltenham. Date: 1826

Timetable, Plough Hotel Coach Office, Cheltenham - Royal Mails and Light & Elegant Post Coaches daily to the places listed. Date: 1826

Advert, Hingston & Company, Chemists and Druggists, Cheltenham. Date: 1826

Advert, William Littell, Chemist & Druggist, Cheltenham. Date: 1826

Advert, J G Beavan & Co, Chemists and Apothecaries Date: 1826

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In 1826, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events and achievements that left an indelible mark on history. One such event was the arrival of Zarafa, the majestic giraffe, in France. This exotic creature captured the imagination of all who laid eyes upon her and became a symbol of curiosity and wonder. Meanwhile, across the globe in Japan, Mount Fujiyama stood tall and proud as it had for centuries. In 1826, its breathtaking beauty inspired countless artists to capture its magnificence on canvas. Back in England, Telford's suspension bridge spanned across the Menai Straits with grace and elegance. This engineering marvel connected communities like never before and paved the way for future advancements in transportation. Music enthusiasts were treated to a masterpiece by Ludwig van Beethoven himself. His String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135 showcased his genius composition skills with hauntingly beautiful melodies that echoed through time. Literature also flourished during this period as Lord Byron penned his thoughts onto paper. His words resonated deeply within society, challenging conventions and sparking intellectual discourse. The art world saw talent emerge from unexpected places as John Adams (Chappel) displayed his artistic prowess through captivating paintings that told stories without uttering a single word. In another corner of Europe, mile Levy made significant contributions to photography with his innovative techniques that pushed boundaries and expanded artistic possibilities. On the political front, Andrew Johnson assumed office as President of the United States amidst a turbulent era marked by social upheaval and change. Across continents lay South Africa's Zulu Kingdom which experienced restoration after facing challenges head-on under King Cetshwayo's leadership - an inspiring tale of resilience against adversity. Lastly but not least Josef Scheffel immortalized moments through postcards capturing memories shared among loved ones near or far apart; these small tokens bridged distances when letters alone couldn't suffice. Indeed, 1826 was a year of exploration, creativity, and resilience.