1834 Collection

William Morris / Meeting
WILLIAM MORRIS Socialist meeting at Kelmscott House, home of the English writer, artist and socialist Date: 1834 - 1896

Spurgeon (Photo)
CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON English Baptist minister and noted preacher at age 55 Date: 1834 - 1892

Tolpuddle Martyrs / 1834
Four of the six Tolpuddle Martyrs, transported to Australia for forming a Trade Union

GWR Prospectus Map from 1834
This document shows the proposed line from London to Bristol prior to the GWR receiving their Act of Parliament in 1835

TURNER: BURNING PARLIAMENT. The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons, 16th October 1834. Oil on canvas, 1834-35, by Joseph Mallord William Turner

Morris / Kelmscott Manor
WILLIAM MORRIS English writers home, Kelmscott Manor, near Lechlade, Oxfordshire

Coleridge Nether Stowey
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critics cottage at Nether Stowey, Somerset Date: 1772 - 1834

Fox Hunting / Accident
A hunting accident - " A squire-trap, by jove", cries Mytton, " a little more and I should have done it" ! English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) takes a tumble

Samuel Taylor Coleridge Writer

Shavington Day / Hunting
SHAVINGTON DAY A trial between rival packs and horsemen. Participating is the eccentric Shropshire Squire of Halston John Mytton (1796-1834)

Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre
Caricature portrait of Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre KCB (1797-1879). Shaw-Lefevre was a British barrister, Whig politician, and civil servant

Dmitri Mendeleyev
DMITRI IVANOVICH MENDELEEV Russian chemist, noted for production of the periodic law, enabling him to predict hitherto undiscovered elements

Charles Haddon Spurgeon
CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON Non-conformist preacher

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Thomas Telford / Holl / Lane
THOMAS TELFORD, engineer, bust portrait

Lubbock / John / Graphic 84
SIR JOHN LUBBOCK 1st BARON AVEBURY Liberal MP and writer of popular science books

Mytton / Short Cut Home
The seat of John Mytton (1796- 1834), the eccentric English squire of Halston, Shropshire. The view is from the back showing a circular garden and extensive parkland. Date: 1820s

MALTHUS (1766 - 1834)
THOMAS ROBERT MALTHUS philosopher, known for study of population

Horners Zoetrope, strobe machine created in 1834 by William George Horner

Belle Tout Lighthouse At A Snow Covered Beachy Head, Eastbourne Downland Estate, Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom

TEXTILE MANUFACTURE, 1834. Mule spinning in a cotton textile mill. Line engraving

KATSUSHIKA: FISHING, c1834. A man fishing from a rock shaped like a wave, with Mount Fuji in the background. Color woodcut by Hokusai Katsushika, c1834

The Old Mill, Holywood (1834). Nicholl, Andrew 1804 - 1886. Date: 1834

Balloch Ferry, Loch Lomond, Scotland
Balloch Ferry on Loch Lomond by the Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1834

Morris / Merton Abbey
WILLIAM MORRIS English writer/artists workshop at Merton Abbey, Surrey Date: 1834 - 1896

Saudi Arabia Al Wajh
Distant view of the port on the Red Sea

Coleridge Grove Highgate
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critics house at The Grove, Highgate, North London

Riding Habits 1834
Riding habits. Woman: imbecile sleeves, embroidered canezou, cravat & top hat. Boy: pantaloons, waistcoat with a roll collar, short jacket with gigot sleeves, ruff

William Morris / Day With
WILLIAM MORRIS English poet and artist

MYTTON / SHORT CUT HOME
JOHN MYTTON To win a bet that he could outride a friend this eccentric squire took a short cut through a lake despite the fact he couldnt swim. Date: 1796 - 1834

Boat with Greek Fugitives, 1834. Creator: Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882)
Boat with Greek Fugitives, 1834. Private Collection

Sir Richard Keats - 2
Rear admiral SIR RICHARD GOODWIN KEATS British naval commander Date: 1757 - 1834

Sir Richard Keats - 1
SIR RICHARD GOODWIN KEATS British naval commander with his autograph Date: 1757 - 1834

Audience enjoying laughing gas
The audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). Illustration by George Cruikshank for John Scoffern " Chemistry No Mystery; or, a Lecturers Bequest", London

Charles Lamb / Mackery End
CHARLES LAMB English writers farmhouse at Mackery End, Hertfordshire

Sixth Duke Newscastle
HENRY PELHAM ALEXANDER, sixth duke of NEWCASTLE statesman Date: 1834 - 1879

VIEW OF OXFORD, 1834. View of Oxford, England, from Abdington Road. Wood engraving, 1834

Mardale Head, Lake District
Mardale Head, Cumbria Date: 1834

Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm (1834-1890)
Photographic portrait of Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, the British sculptor, pictured c.1880

William John Wills
WILLIAM JOHN WILLS English explorer in Australia, associated with the fatal expedition with Burke

S T Coleridge / G Dawe
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critic

Morris / Kelmscott House
WILLIAM MORRIS English writers home, Kelmscott House in Hammersmith

Morris / Kelmscott Study
WILLIAM MORRIS English writers study at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, in 1901 Date: 1834 - 1896

Sir Wh Preece / Russell 06
SIR WILLIAM HENRY PREECE British electrical engineer

Charles Lamb / Enfield
CHARLES LAMB English writers home at Enfield

Tolpuddle Demonstration
A demonstration in support of the Tolpuddle Martyrs held at Copenhagen Fields, London on April 21, 1834

Male Type / Dandies / Park
Celebrities in the park: Duke of Wellington, Mrs Arbuthnot, Prince Talleyrand, and Count d Orsay

Spurgeon at Crystal Pal
CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON delivers his Humiliation-Day sermon at the Crystal Palace

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In the year 1834, a multitude of events unfolded, shaping history in various realms. From political upheavals to cultural milestones, this was a year that left an indelible mark on society. One notable figure who emerged during this time was Charles Haddon Spurgeon. A captivating photo captures his essence, showcasing the charisma and conviction that would make him one of the most influential preachers of his time. The Tolpuddle Martyrs also made their mark in 1834. These brave men fought for workers' rights and faced unjust persecution for forming a trade union. Their story serves as a reminder of the power of solidarity and resilience against oppression. Meanwhile, J. M. W Turner's iconic painting "Burning Parliament" immortalizes the fiery destruction that engulfed the Houses of Lords and Commons on October 16th. This event symbolized both chaos and rebirth within British politics. On a different note, William Morris found solace at Kelmscott Manor in 1834. This idyllic retreat became his sanctuary where he could cultivate his artistic talents and lay the foundation for future endeavors in design and craftsmanship. Tragedy struck during a fox hunting accident when an unexpected turn led to unforeseen consequences. Such incidents remind us that even amidst leisurely pursuits like hunting, danger can lurk around every corner. Coleridge Nether Stowey served as an inspiration for Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetic musings during this period. The tranquil beauty surrounding him provided fertile ground for creativity to flourish within his soul. Shavington Day brought excitement as Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre embarked on thrilling hunting expeditions with unparalleled gusto. His daring escapades showcased both bravery and skill while capturing hearts with tales from these exhilarating adventures. In another realm entirely, Dmitri Mendeleyev began laying down foundations for modern chemistry by formulating early versions of what would become known as the periodic table.