1840s Collection (page 5)

Battle of Trafalgar
2613389 Battle of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Battle of Trafalgar. The attack on the combined fleets of France and Spain by the British fleet, under the command of the illustrious Lord Nelson)

Buildings nestled among trees in a mountain valley
2909855 Buildings nestled among trees in a mountain valley; (add.info.: Buildings nestled among trees in a mountain valley. 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG

University of Mexico
2910730 University of Mexico; (add.info.: 1840 University of Mexico, 19th century print.); Universal History Archive/UIG

West Indies, 1849
2902888 West Indies, 1849; (add.info.: West Indies, 1849.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Zacatecas
2902769 Zacatecas; (add.info.: Zacatecas, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Tabasco
2902758 Tabasco; (add.info.: Tabasco, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Tamaulipas
2902756 Tamaulipas; (add.info.: Tamaulipas, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Water Celebration on the Commons
2900987 Water Celebration on the Commons; (add.info.: Water celebration, on Boston Common, October 25th 1848.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Johannes Evangelista Purkinje, 1840
1576997 Johannes Evangelista Purkinje, 1840; (add.info.: Johannes Evangelista Purkinje (17 December or 18 December 1787 - 28 July 1869) was a Czech anatomist and physiologist

Satire on Cass Democrats, 1848
1576698 Satire on Cass Democrats, 1848; (add.info.: Cass & his cabinet in 1849 The satire imputes to the Democrats of 1848, led by candidate Lewis Cass)

Whig fantasy on the supposed outcome of the 1844 election, 1844
1576677 Whig fantasy on the supposed outcome of the 1844 election, 1844; (add.info.: A peep at the future A Whig fantasy on the supposed outcome of the 1844 election)

Campaign material for Taylor, 1846
1576417 Campaign material for Taylor, 1846; (add.info.: Campaign material for Taylor. Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States)

American eagle a symbol of the united states of America, 1840
1576372 American eagle a symbol of the united states of America, 1840; (add.info.: American eagle a symbol of the united states of America.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Earl of Derby, 1840
1575998 Earl of Derby, 1840; (add.info.: Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 - 23 October 1869) English statesman, three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Baptism of Victoria, 1841
1576011 Baptism of Victoria, 1841; (add.info.: Baptism of Victoria, Princess Royal (21 November 1840 - 5 August 1901) eldest child of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert

Text of the miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849, 1849
1575230 Text of the miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849, 1849; (add.info.: Text of the miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849)

Constitution and Java, 1846
1574877 Constitution and Java, 1846; (add.info.: Constitution and Java. HMS Java is most famous for her defeat in December 1812 in a three hour single ship action against the USS Constitution which)

John Mitchel, 1848
1574870 John Mitchel, 1848; (add.info.: John Mitchel, the first martyr of Ireland during her revolution of 1848. He holds a document titled United Irishman)

George Mouton Lobau, 1840 (litho)
1574685 George Mouton Lobau, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: George Mouton Lobau (1770-1838) French soldier and politician. Lithograph, Paris, c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Joan of Arc, 1840 (litho)
1574683 Joan of Arc, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Joan of Arc (c1412-1431) also known as Saint Joan or the Maid of Orleans. French patriot, heroine

Charlotte Corday, 1840 (litho)
1574679 Charlotte Corday, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Charlotte Corday (1768-1793) assassin of the French Revolutionary, Jean Paul Marat. Lithograph, Paris, c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Orleans, 1840 (litho)
1574661 Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Orleans, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Orleans (1747-1793) known as Philippe Egalite. Father of Louis Philippe I of France

Ferdinand Philippe of Orleans, 1840 (litho)
1574658 Ferdinand Philippe of Orleans, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Ferdinand Philippe of Orleans, Prince Royal (1810-1842), eldest son of Louis Philippe I of France

Alexandre Dumas the elder, 1840
1574708 Alexandre Dumas the elder, 1840; (add.info.: Alexandre Dumas the elder (1802-1870) French playwright and novelist.); Universal History Archive/UIG

John Henry Temple, 1847
1574534 John Henry Temple, 1847; (add.info.: John Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), as British Foreign Secretary, expounding his policy on French royal marriages

Lord John Russell
3585554 Lord John Russell; (add.info.: Lord John Russell, 1792-1878. On the defeat of Robert Peel in 1846, Russell became Prime Minister in his place)

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586792 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586778 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586775 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586773 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586772 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586771 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A terracotta tablet excavated in Babylon
5312059 A terracotta tablet excavated in Babylon; (add.info.: Engraving of a terracotta tablet excavated in Babylon showing a large dog and it's attendant)

Barricade erected at the porte St Denis, Paris during the 1848 Revolution in France (engraving)
5669704 Barricade erected at the porte St Denis, Paris during the 1848 Revolution in France (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving showing the barricade erected at the porte St Denis)

French, Illustration, showing an African woman from Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). 19th century (engraving)
5669227 French, Illustration, showing an African woman from Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young boy, "Louis, " who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four
2623685 A young boy, "Louis, " who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four element; (add.info.: French comic strip shows a young boy, "Louis)

Tourists visiting the Roman ruins at Pompeii
2628602 Tourists visiting the Roman ruins at Pompeii.; (add.info.: Illustration showing tourists visiting the Roman ruins at Pompeii, in Italy, during their Grand Tour of Europe)

Victory of Trafalgar
2613390 Victory of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Victory of Trafalgar. This view of the total defeat of the combined fleets of France and Spain)

Temple of Luxor and Medinet Habu, 1841
3480334 Temple of Luxor and Medinet Habu, 1841; (add.info.: Temple of Luxor and Medinet Habu at Thebes, Egypt, 1841 by Hector Horeau (1801-1872).); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480123 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Lovers enjoying a secluded walk Illustration of May for John Clare's The Shepherd's Calendar'. 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480247 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Bringing in the Christmas Pudding. Illustration for December for John Clare's The Shepherd's Calendar 1848)

Needlework at the dining table, 1849
3479056 Needlework at the dining table, 1849; (add.info.: Illustration shows a female, seated at a dining table, sewing a piece of material under candle light)

Drawing out the warp threads on a warping frame, 1844
3479021 Drawing out the warp threads on a warping frame, 1844; (add.info.: Drawing out the warp threads on a warping frame)

Carding machine, 1845
3479128 Carding machine, 1845; (add.info.: Finishing - card. The second machine through which cotton was passed for fine spinning. After passing through the breaker - card with coarser teeth)

Women making up sewing thread onto bobbins in a textile silk mill, 1843
3478861 Women making up sewing thread onto bobbins in a textile silk mill, 1843; (add.info.: Women making up sewing thread onto bobbins in a textile silk mill, Derby, England)

Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847
3480052 Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847; (add.info.: Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Brett and little's Electric Telegraph Converser, 1847
3480050 Brett and little's Electric Telegraph Converser, 1847; (add.info.: Brett and little's Electric Telegraph Converser, 1847.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Breguet telegraph transmitter of 1845, 1845
3480029 Breguet telegraph transmitter of 1845, 1845; (add.info.: Breguet telegraph transmitter of 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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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.