1831 Collection (page 2)

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)

Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius
5855065 Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius; (add.info.: Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Carapichea ipecacuanha
5855061 Carapichea ipecacuanha; (add.info.: Carapichea ipecacuanha. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by W. M)

Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica
5855053 Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica; (add.info.: Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens
5855139 Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens; (add.info.: Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Bitterwood, Quassia amara
5855133 Bitterwood, Quassia amara; (add.info.: Bitterwood, Quassia amara. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans
5855129 Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans; (add.info.: Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Sea squill, Drimia maritima
5855124 Sea squill, Drimia maritima; (add.info.: Sea squill, Drimia maritima. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Juniper, Juniperus communis
5855114 Juniper, Juniperus communis; (add.info.: Juniper, Juniperus communis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare
5855097 Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare; (add.info.: Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Red bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
5855084 Red bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi; (add.info.: Red bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

The arrest of Daniel O'Connell in 1831 on a charge of conspiracy
3083156 The arrest of Daniel O'Connell in 1831 on a charge of conspiracy.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, aka The Liberator or The Emancipator)

Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus
5855054 Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus; (add.info.: Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Quassia, Picraena excelsa
5855134 Quassia, Picraena excelsa; (add.info.: Quassia, Picraena excelsa. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis
5855075 Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis; (add.info.: Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Catechu tree, Acacia catechu
5855073 Catechu tree, Acacia catechu; (add.info.: Catechu tree, Acacia catechu. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Balsam fir, Abies balsamea
5855071 Balsam fir, Abies balsamea; (add.info.: Balsam fir, Abies balsamea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris
5855070 Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris; (add.info.: Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Flax, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum
5855060 Flax, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum; (add.info.: Flax, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum)

Cartagena bark, Cinchona cordifolia
5855144 Cartagena bark, Cinchona cordifolia; (add.info.: Cartagena bark, Cinchona cordifolia. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis
5855142 Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis; (add.info.: Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba
5855135 Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba; (add.info.: Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Bitter ash, Simarouba amara
5855132 Bitter ash, Simarouba amara; (add.info.: Bitter ash, Simarouba amara. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Ferula persica
5855131 Ferula persica; (add.info.: Ferula persica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii
5855128 Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii; (add.info.: Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis
5855126 Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis; (add.info.: Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

English oak tree, Quercus robur
5855122 English oak tree, Quercus robur; (add.info.: English oak tree, Quercus robur. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Contra heirba, Dorstenia contrajerva
5855117 Contra heirba, Dorstenia contrajerva; (add.info.: Contra heirba, Dorstenia contrajerva. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Sea holly, Eryngium maritimum
5855115 Sea holly, Eryngium maritimum; (add.info.: Sea holly, Eryngium maritimum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra
5855108 Liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra; (add.info.: Liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Great water dock, Rumex hydrolapathum
5855107 Great water dock, Rumex hydrolapathum; (add.info.: Great water dock, Rumex hydrolapathum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Cherry laurel tree, Prunus Lauro-cerasus
5855098 Cherry laurel tree, Prunus Lauro-cerasus; (add.info.: Cherry laurel tree, Prunus Lauro-cerasus. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Tamarind, Tamarindus indica
5855082 Tamarind, Tamarindus indica; (add.info.: Tamarind, Tamarindus indica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by Martha Carless Syms and engraved on steel from John Stephenson)

Illustration of a republican gathering in Paris 1831
5304874 Illustration of a republican gathering in Paris 1831; (add.info.: Illustration of a republican gathering in Paris 1831); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mezereon, Daphne mezereum
5855063 Mezereon, Daphne mezereum; (add.info.: Mezereon, Daphne mezereum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Red bryony, Bryonia dioica
5855062 Red bryony, Bryonia dioica; (add.info.: Red bryony, Bryonia dioica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Scammony, Convolvulus scammonia
5855059 Scammony, Convolvulus scammonia; (add.info.: Scammony, Convolvulus scammonia. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Levant wormseed, Artemisia cina, and ground wormwood, Artemisia absinthium
5855057 Levant wormseed, Artemisia cina, and ground wormwood, Artemisia absinthium; (add.info.: Levant wormseed, Artemisia cina, and ground wormwood, Artemisia absinthium)

Castor oil plant, Ricinus communis
5855051 Castor oil plant, Ricinus communis; (add.info.: Castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula
5855125 Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula; (add.info.: Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

White horebound, Marrubium vulgare
5855109 White horebound, Marrubium vulgare; (add.info.: White horebound, Marrubium vulgare. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium
5855088 Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium; (add.info.: Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Cowbane, Cicuta virosa
5855083 Cowbane, Cicuta virosa; (add.info.: Cowbane, Cicuta virosa. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

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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.