1840s Collection (page 3)

Advertisement, Thomas Harris, Opticians to the Royal Family
Advertisement, Thomas Harris & Son, Opticians to the Royal Family. 1841

The New Standard Theatre, 1845
The New Standard Theatre in Shoreditch, London, showing an equestrian spectacle taking place on stage in 1845, the year that the theatre first opened

Birdham Tithe Map, c. 1847
No date, but Tithe Award dated 1847. Surveyor unknown. 26.6 in. to 1 m. Original map size 46in. × 66in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W16

Barnham Tithe Map, 1846
By Thomas Wisdom. 26.6 in. to 1 m. Original map size 65in. × 50in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W10

Library, Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour painting of the Library at Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

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John C. Fremonts second western expedition at Pyramid Lake, Nevada, 1842-1843. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

1840s Victorian Map of Dorset

1840s Victorian Map Of Derbyshire Vintage Lantern
1840s, Victorian, Map, of, Derbyshire, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, Derby, Burton, upon, Trent, Bakewell, Buxton, Alfreton, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter, England, Edwardian, early, old, county, railway

Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving)
985712 Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bauer, Ferdinand (1760-1826) (after); 47.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris Germanica. From Flora Graeca)

Orlando, a Bay Racehorse in a Loosebox, 1845 (oil on panel)
824227 Orlando, a Bay Racehorse in a Loosebox, 1845 (oil on panel) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 34.9x45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orlando, a Bay Racehorse in a Loosebox)

Railway cutting works, discovery of fossilised trees
Railway cutting works on the Manchester to Bolton line, discovery of fossilised trees. Date: 1840s

Interior of the Temple Church, London, viewed from the entrance doorway. Date: 1843

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, around the time of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth I (1559). As Princess Elizabeth she lived there in a form of semi-confinement, during the reign of Queen Mary

MacNaughton tartan. circa 1846

Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge 1846
A number of spectators lining the banks of the River Thames for the Regatta. Date: 1846

Pitmen encamped - evicted coal miner and his dwelling
A miner on strike sits despondently outside his makeshift home, his crutch and dog at his side. Due to lengthy strike action resulting from a wage dispute

Chamonix and Mont Blanc, France
Mont Blanc viewed from Le Jardin. 1845

Queen Victoria in drawing room at Buckingham Palace
Victoria with family and friends in the Yellow Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, London, 1841 Date: 1841

Wootton Basset Incline

The Maidenhead Bridge with steam train crossing

West Hoathly tithe map, 1841
By Thos. Hughes. 26.6 in. to 1 m. 147 × 83 Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/E41

Upper Beeding Tithe Map, 1842
By J. & E. Smith, Surveyors. 26.6 in. to 1 m. Original Map Size 112in. × 94in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W165

St Johns Church, Stone, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour painting of St Johns Church, Stone, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Greenwich Observatory, south east London
Watercolour painting of Greenwich Observatory in south east London, viewed from the side with two children playing on the grass, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914)

The Old Curiosity Shop, schoolroom
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841. The puzzled dunce

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall interior, 1849
The interior of the then-new Liverpool Philharmonic Concert Hall, at the time of the Liverpool Music Festival, 1849. The building was eventually replaced in 1939 after its predecessor burnt down in

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Battle of Buena Vista during the US-Mexican War, 1847. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Boy dragging coal wagon with harness and chain in mine
A boy with a harness and chain between his legs drags a heavy coal truck along a low underground passage in a mine at Halifax, Yorkshire

Queen Victoria and family entrain for Scotland
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and the Royal children entrain for Scotland at the temporary station in Maiden Lane before the opening of Kings Cross in 1852

Swindon & Highworth Union Workhouse, Swindon, Wiltshire
The Swindon and Highworth Union workhouse on Highworth Road, at Stratton St Margaret near Swindon, Wiltshire. The building, opened in 1846, later became St Margarets Hospital

Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Leeds
A very early photograph of the Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The Schools were erected in 1846-48 by the Leeds Board of Guardians to house

Stockton Darling. Ticket
This unpretentious item is an original ticket entitling you to travel (second class) from Stockton to Darlington for the modest sum of one shilling and sixpence

General view of Cuzco, Peru, South America
A general view of Cuzco (or Cusco), historic capital of the Inca Empire, Peru, South America

Grotto of the Annunciation, Nazareth
View inside the Grotto of the Annunciation in Nazareth, where by tradition Mary is said to have received a visit from the Angel Gabriel

Scene inside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
A scene inside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, which marks the traditional birthplace of Jesus

Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
View inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, with the Stone of Unction on the left -- according to tradition, the body of Jesus was prepared for burial on this stone by Joseph of Arimathea

View of Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey
A view of the city of Izmir (Smyrna) on the western coast of Turkey

Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion
Cartoon, The State of the Nation, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion. Mr Disraelis motion for a Select Committee to consider the state of the nation, in consequence of the repeal of the Corn Law

Queen Victoria and her family, Windsor
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children in the grounds of Windsor Castle. 1849

Scrap, 10th Hussars, Cavalry Regiment
Victorian scrap, 10th Hussars, Cavalry Regiment serving in India. 1846

Wimborne railway station, Wimborne, Dorset, on the Southampton and Dorchester Railway route. Seen here in the year it opened, with the viaduct over the River Stour on the right. Date: 1847

Railway station at Kenilworth, Warwickshire 1844
Railway station at Kenilworth, Warwickshire, on the Leamington and Warwick Railway route. Date: 1844

View of St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent, nicknamed the Lantern of Kent, dating back to the 13th century. circa 1845

Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire 1843
Drawing heckled flax at Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds. Female workers operate machines to create an even strip from the flax fibres that have previously been heckled, 1843

Elm tree, Ulmus campestris, in winter, with animals gathered round it. Date: 1842

MacDonald of Clanranald tartan. circa 1846

Thames Tunnel
View of the newly opened Thames Tunnel, linking Wapping and Rotherhithe in London. circa 1840s

The Wiltshire Great Coursing Meeting Held at Amesbury, March 16, 17, 18, 19 And 20, 1847
1765061 The Wiltshire Great Coursing Meeting Held at Amesbury, March 16, 17, 18, 19 And 20, 1847, With Stonehenge Beyond, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Barraud, W. (1810-50) and Barraud, H

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Step back in time to the 1840s, a decade filled with remarkable events and intriguing landmarks. Explore the Swindon Works Map, dating back to the c. 1940s, and uncover the secrets of this industrial hub. Delve into history as you learn about Erebus and Terror, the ill-fated ships that embarked on Franklin's last trip to discover the Northwest Passage. Marvel at Yggdrasil, known as the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, symbolizing resilience and interconnectedness. Journey to Warwick County Mental Hospital in Hatton, Warwickshire - a place shrouded in mystery where stories of hope and despair intertwine. Stand tall beside Old Hartlepool Lighthouse in northeast England; its beacon guiding sailors through treacherous waters for centuries. On Scotland's west coast stands Skerryvore Lighthouse - an architectural marvel defying nature's fury while safeguarding countless lives at sea. Immerse yourself in scientific discovery with a 19th-century alga cyanotype - capturing nature's beauty through early photographic techniques. Uncover maritime history with a plan of ship SS Great Britain - witness technological advancements that revolutionized travel across oceans during this era. Gaze upon JMW Turner's masterpiece "The Angel Standing in the Sun, " painted in 1846; let his brushstrokes transport you to ethereal realms beyond imagination. Study Cowfold tithe map from 1840 - an intricate document revealing land ownership patterns within rural communities during this transformative period. Descend into The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe; experience Victorian engineering ingenuity firsthand beneath London’s bustling streets. Finally, peer behind Pentonville Prison's imposing walls located in Islington, North London – contemplate society’s approach towards justice during this tumultuous time. The 1840s encapsulate an era teeming with innovation, tragedy, artistry, and societal change – each hint offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of this captivating decade.