1838 Collection (page 2)

AUDUBON: COWBIRD. Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

AUDUBON: PLOVER. Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

TRENT BRIDGE, NOTTINGHAM, UK. Trent Bridge was first used as a cricket ground in the 1830s. The first recorded cricket match was held on an area of ground behind the Trent Bridge Inn in 1838

Christs, Cambridge
Christs College - The Second Court

D urville / Astrolabe
The corvette Astrolabe caught among icebergs in the Antarctic. Dumont D Urville and his crew attempt to release her - which they do

Talleyrand (Sasso)
CHARLES MAURICE, prince TALLEYRAND French statesman

Liber Studiorum Plate 32 Caernarvon Castle N
Liber Studiorum: Plate 32, Caernarvon Castle, N. Wales, 1838. John Sell Cotman (British, 1782-1842). Softground etching, from a bound volume containing 48 plates; sheet

Liber Studiorum Plate 28 Caernarvon Castle N
Liber Studiorum: Plate 28, Caernarvon Castle, N. Wales, 1838. John Sell Cotman (British, 1782-1842). Softground etching, from a bound volume containing 48 plates; sheet

John Earl of Eldon
JOHN SCOTT, first earl of ELDON, judge, lord chancellor. Date: 1751 - 1838

AUDUBON: CROW. American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos / Corvus Americanus), from John James Audubons The Birds of
AUDUBON: CROW. American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos/Corvus Americanus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: GOLDFINCH. American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: NUTHATCH. White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: THRUSH. Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Talleyrand / Freeman
PRINCE C.M. DE TALLEYRAND French statesman

Victoria & Melbourne
Victoria goes riding at Windsor, accompanied by Lord Melbourne who was her political advisor during the early years of her reign

Sir Benjamin Stone
SIR BENJAMIN STONE Statesman, MP for Birmingham, best known for his photography - portraits of politicians and British folklore customs and festivals

Gambetta / Gill / 1886
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman

Sir Roderick Impey Murchison
SIR GEORGE OTTO TREVELYAN 2nd BARONET TREVELYAN English politician and historian

George Otto Trevelyan
SIR GEORGE OTTO TREVELYAN second baronet Trevelyan English politician and historian

Forfarshire Shipwreck 5
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

English Dresses Oct 1838
3 gowns all with bishop sleeves, 2 with reverse cuffs, V necklines and pointed waists. Hemlines are trimmed with flounces, embroidery, rouleaux and puffing

JOHN MUIR Scottish-American naturalist

Bregenz village, Austria, engraving by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving)
3600045 Bregenz village, Austria, engraving by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Bregenz. Austria. Village on the banks of the Constance Lake. Engraving by Rouargue, 1838.); PHAS/UIG

Lausanne, Switzerland, engraving by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving)
3600040 Lausanne, Switzerland, engraving by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Lausanne, Switzerland. Engraving by Rouargue, 1838.); PHAS/UIG

Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus ferrum - equinum)
2604081 Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus ferrum - equinum); (add.info.: Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus ferrum - equinum) Distribution: Europe, Africa and Asia

The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666
532320 The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666

Nicholas I, Nikolaj Pavlovic, drawing by Vernier, engraving by Laderer, 1838 (engraving)
3600078 Nicholas I, Nikolaj Pavlovic, drawing by Vernier, engraving by Laderer, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Nicholas I, Nikolaj Pavlovic (1796-1855). Tsar of Russia (1825-1855)

Novgorod, 1838 (engraving)
3600066 Novgorod, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Novgorod. Russia. General view of the city, an important artistic place between 11th to 16th centuries. Engraving, 1838.); PHAS/UIG

Illustration depicting two ancient Egyptian, cotton spinners. 1838
5311452 Illustration depicting two ancient Egyptian, cotton spinners. 1838; (add.info.: Date: 1838); Universal History Archive/UIG

Innsbruck in 18th century, Tirol, Austria, drawing by Vormser, engraving by Lejeune, 1838 (engraving)
3600038 Innsbruck in 18th century, Tirol, Austria, drawing by Vormser, engraving by Lejeune, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Innsbruck in 18th century. Tirol, Austria)

Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for
527840 Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for the service, and peacefully fill the pews

North London Cemetery, Highgate, 1838 (engraving)
536401 North London Cemetery, Highgate, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: North London Cemetery, Highgate. The Lebanon Catacombs)

House in which Admiral Benbow was born
865128 House in which Admiral Benbow was born; (add.info.: The house at Coton Hill near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, in which Admiral Benbow was born)

Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving)
538551 Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road)

Geneva by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving)
3600043 Geneva by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Geneva. Panoramic view of the city and Leman Lake. Switzerland. Engraving by Rouargue, 1838.); PHAS/UIG

North London Cemetery, Highgate, London, England. The Egyptian avenue, built in the architectural style fashionable at
537303 North London Cemetery, Highgate, London, England. The Egyptian avenue, built in the architectural style fashionable at this time

Black Rat (Rattus rattus)
2604089 Black Rat (Rattus rattus); (add.info.: Black Rat - Rattus rattus - caught in trap. This is the rat that is a vector of Plague)

Coronation procession of Queen Victoria in 1838, leaving Buckingham Palace through the Marble Arch (litho)
3252833 Coronation procession of Queen Victoria in 1838, leaving Buckingham Palace through the Marble Arch (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation procession of Queen Victoria in 1838)

Saint Petersburg, 1838 (engraving)
3600065 Saint Petersburg, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Petersburg. Russia. Hermitage Theatre. Anonymous engraving, 1838.); PHAS/UIG

Rapperswil - Lake Zurich, Switzerland, engraving by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving)
3600046 Rapperswil - Lake Zurich, Switzerland, engraving by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Rapperswil - Lake Zurich. Switzerland. Engraving by Rouargue, 1838.); PHAS/UIG

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538554 Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) English prelate: Archbishop of Canterbury. Under Henry VIII he adopted the Protestant faith
527296 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) English prelate: Archbishop of Canterbury. Under Henry VIII he adopted the Protestant faith. Under Mary I he condemned for heresy and burned at the stake

Chartist riots in Birmingham, 15 July 1839. Illustration from Camden Pelham The Chronicles of Crime, London, 1886
527848 Chartist riots in Birmingham, 15 July 1839. Illustration from Camden Pelham The Chronicles of Crime, London, 1886. Etching

19th century illustration showing, Le Bon Marche department store, in Paris
5616862 19th century illustration showing, Le Bon Marche department store, in Paris. Founded in 1838 and revamped almost completely by Aristide Boucicaut in 1852

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick
530629 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Review in Ladugårdsgärde Fields during Czar Nicolaus Visit in 1838. Creator: Karl Stefan Bennet
Review in Ladugardsgarde Fields during Czar Nicolaus Visit in 1838, Unknown date

Portrait of the actor and writer Johann Anton Friedrich Reil (1773-1843), 1838. Private Collection

The railroad, 1838. Creator: Pellerin, Jean-Charles (1756-1836)
The railroad, 1838. Private Collection

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In 1838, amidst a world of contrasting events and remarkable individuals, history unfolded in its diverse tapestry. Grace Darling, a beacon of bravery and resilience, embarked on a daring rowing adventure with her father to rescue stranded sailors from the treacherous sea. Their selfless act became an emblem of heroism. Simultaneously, the Trail of Tears marked a dark chapter in American history as the Cherokee Native Americans were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands and relocated westward. Robert Lindneux's poignant oil painting captures the sorrow and displacement endured by these resilient people. Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's Winter Landscape transports us to a serene scene painted between 1835-1838. The tranquility depicted contrasts sharply with the turmoil experienced during this period. John James Audubon's artistic prowess shines through his depictions of nature's wonders. From his Birds of America series spanning 1827-1838, we witness the majestic Crested Caracara soaring across canvas alongside other avian marvels like the Merlin Hawk and Key West Quail-Dove. Meanwhile, Union Workhouse in Sleaford stands as a testament to societal structures that sought to address poverty during this era. Its walls witnessed both hardship and hope for those seeking refuge within its doors. The Wharncliffe Viaduct symbolizes progress as it spans across landscapes connecting communities through engineering marvels. It serves as a reminder that even amidst tumultuous times, humanity strives for advancement. And finally, Corry's caricature featured in Vanity Fair humorously reflects society's satirical lens towards influential figures during 1877 while The Imperial State Crown represents enduring symbols of power and monarchy throughout time. Thus, within these fragments lies an encapsulation of life in 1838 - tales of courage against adversity; struggles etched upon canvases; nature celebrated through artistry; societal constructs shaping lives; bridges uniting communities; and the enduring presence of power and satire.