1831 Collection

Jem Mace, Boxer
Gypsy Jem Mace (1831 - 1910), English champion and known as the " Father of Modern Boxing"

History of England. Peasants revolt led by Wat Tyler in 1381. Meeting between Wat Tyler and the revolutionary priest John Ball. Detail. Miniature of the 15th century by Froissart

Paganini Kings Theatre
NICCOLO PAGANINI The virtuoso violinist performing at the Kings Theatre, London, in June 1831

Karl Von Clausewitz
KARL VON CLAUSEWITZ Prussian military, noted for his writings on the science of warfare

Battle Of Naseby
The Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War, 14th June 1645. An engraving by Short. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Head of a Mulatto Woman (Mrs. Eaton) Head of a mulatto woman Signed and dated, upper left: " Joanna M Wells 1861", Joanna Boyce Wells, 1831-1861, British

Rail / Chat Moss / 1831
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY The railway crosses the Chat Moss peat bog, a major feat of civil engineering on the part of George Stephenson

Indian Nautch Girl
A nautch girl of Hindostan. (Nautch means simply dance) with accompanying musicians

Lewes Castle 1831
LEWES CASTLE

Hunchback of Notredame
Quasimodo swings from the bell

James Clerk Maxwell
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL physicist

Italy Pompeii
The court of the piscina (bath)

Blavatsky 1889
HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY Russian mystic, writer &c at age 58

Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, 1831
First steam train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, New York, 1831. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nottingham Castle on Fire, 10 October 1831
Artist: Dawson, Henry - Title: Nottingham Castle on Fire, 10 October 1831 - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 47 x 67.9

The Fall of Babylon by John Martin (1789-1854). 1831. National Library. Paris. France. Exposition Babylon. Louvre

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Peter Wysocki
PETER WYSOCKI Polish patriot, fought the Russians, captured and exiled to Sibera in 1831 until he was pardoned by the Tsar. Date: 1799 - 1875

Head and neck muscles, 1831 artwork
Head and neck muscles. Lateral view of the deep muscles of the head and neck. This anatomical artwork is plate 96 from volume 2 (1831) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Opening of New London Bridge
Opening of the New London Bridge by King William IV and Queen Adelaide. The River Thames is full of royal barges, and a balloon can be seen in the top right. 1 August 1831

Oxford, Oxfordshire
A heavy wagon and a stage coach leave Oxford by the London Road. Magdalen Tower is on the right. Date: 1831

Reform / Authorities / 1831
Four Weighty Authorities on Reform Attitudes to the reform issue from the political spectrum. Date: 1831

Lady Nelson
LADY FRANCES NELSON Originally Frances Woolward, she met Horatio Nelson in 1785 and married him in 1787

Polish revolt against Russian domination
During the November Uprising, also known as the Cadet Revolution (1830-1831), Polish patriots attempt (unsuccessfully) to throw off Russian domination

Albert De Rutzen / Wag
SIR ALBERT DE RUTZEN " A model magistrate" Date: 1831 - 1913

Edward Cadol / Gill
Edward Cadol (1831-1898) French novelist and playwright

PAGANINI (1831)
NICCOLO PAGANINI Italian musician, at the Royal Opera House, London, 3 June 1831

Penshurst Place, Kent Signed in black paint, lower left: Pat Nasymth"
Penshurst Place, Kent Signed in black paint, lower left: " Pat Nasymth", Patrick Nasmyth, 1787-1831, British

Samuel Orchart Beeton (1831-1877)
Photographic portrait of Samuel Orchart Beeton, the English publisher and husband of Isabella Mary Beeton, pictured in 1862. Samuel Beeton was the founder of The Queen and the Boys Own Journal

General Skrzynecki
Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki, leader of the November rising, at the head of his troops, acclaimed by the Polish populace

John Bull / 2 Humbugs / 1830
John Bull between two humbugs John Bull with the Reform Bill on one side, and Indian cholera on the other

The School of Reform

New London Bridge Open
The opening of new London Bridge - barges on the Thames, crowds on the shore, flags flying and a balloon over Southwark cathedral

Irvingites; Wrestling
IRVINGITES Followers of Edward Irving wrestle with a sinner, hoping to persuade him to forsake his evil ways

Sir James Clark Ross
SIR JAMES CLARK ROSS Scottish explorer. Made a number of arctic expeditions, determining the position of magnetic north in 1831

Sir George Nares / M Smith
SIR GEORGE STRONG NARES British naval officer and explorer

A View of Cessford and the Village of Caverton, Roxboroughshire in the Distance Signed and dated in brown paint, lower left: " Ptk Nasymth | 1813", Patrick Nasmyth, 1787-1831, British

Wild carrot, Daucus carota
5855056 Wild carrot, Daucus carota; (add.info.: Wild carrot, Daucus carota. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis
5855052 Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis; (add.info.: Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum
5855137 Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum; (add.info.: Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Angostura tree, Angostura trifoliata
5855120 Angostura tree, Angostura trifoliata; (add.info.: Angostura tree, Angostura trifoliata. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis
5855103 Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis; (add.info.: Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin
5855095 Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin; (add.info.: Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea
5855091 Goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea; (add.info.: Goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega
5855090 Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega; (add.info.: Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Para or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea
5855069 Para or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea; (add.info.: Para or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens
5855068 Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens; (add.info.: Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica
5855067 Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica; (add.info.: Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica)

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"1831: A Year of Revolts, Battles, and Cultural Marvels" In the history of England, 1831 marked a significant year filled with various events that shaped the nation. Reflecting back to centuries past, echoes of rebellion resonated as Wat Tyler led the Peasants' Revolt in 138. Fast forward to this era, another form of fighting emerged in the form of Jem Mace, a renowned boxer who left his mark on the sport. Meanwhile, progress was being made on both land and rail. The Chat Moss railway line opened in 1831, connecting cities and facilitating transportation across England. However, battles were not limited to sports or infrastructure alone; the Battle of Naseby unfolded during this time period as well. Culture thrived amidst these turbulent times. Paganini's enchanting performance at Kings Theatre captivated audiences with his virtuosity on violin strings. Art also played its part with Karl Von Clausewitz leaving an indelible mark through his masterpiece "Head of a Mulatto Woman (Mrs. Eaton), " showcasing society's evolving perspectives. The allure for exoticism continued as an Indian Nautch Girl mesmerized spectators with her graceful dance moves. Meanwhile, Lewes Castle stood tall as a symbol of heritage dating back to 1069 but witnessed yet another eventful year in 1831. Scientific advancements were also taking place globally; James Clerk Maxwell laid foundations for electromagnetic theory that would revolutionize physics later on. And while Italy held ancient wonders like Pompeii within its borders since time immemorial, John Martin's painting "The Fall of Babylon, " created in 1831 by John Martin depicted biblical grandeur intertwined with contemporary anxieties about societal decline. As we delve into historical archives from this remarkable year - 1831 - we uncover tales woven together by rebellions against oppression and cultural marvels that continue to inspire generations today.