1851 Collection (page 2)

The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin. " An enormous foam globe, on which reclined the little old gentleman." Date: First published: 1851

Newark Abbey Thames Lighter at Teddington Canal Scene with Barges The Lock--Glowing effect of Sunlight. From Lord de Tableys Collection Newark Castle Newwark Abbey on the Vey

CRYSTAL PALACE, 1851. Interior view of the Crystal Palace, site of the Great Exhibition of 1851, at Hyde Park, London, England. English lithograph, c1851

RACING YACHT: AMERICA, 1851. The schooner yacht America, built for the New York Yacht Club, 1851. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

J. W Walkers Organ at the Great Exhibition, 1851
An organ in the Tudor style, designed by Banks and Barry, adapted for a hall or music room. Date: 1851

The Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Scilly Isles, 1858
Engraving of the Bishop Rock lighthouse, off the Scilly Isles, October 1858. The lighthouse was built between 1851 and 1858, to a design by Mr

EIDER (MORRIS)
EIDER (Somateria mollissima) Mollissima means very soft, and this birds down is favoured for bedding. Date: 1851

Great Exhibition, 1851, Crystal Garden Polka (coloured engraving)
611331 Great Exhibition, 1851, Crystal Garden Polka (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition, 1851)

USA, Oregon, Portland. Oaks Pioneer Church built in 1851. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Battle of Jutland
A scene depicting an action during the Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. William Lionel Wyllie, Ra Ri Re, (1851-1931)

A horrible business - Butchers shop, 1851
Humourous scene from a butchers shop, 1851. Master Butcher: " Did you take old Major Dumbledores ribs to No. 12?" Boy: " Yes

CRYSTAL PALACE, 1851. Queen Victoria, left, opens the Great Exhibition, the first international industrial exhibition, at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, England, May 1851

THEATER: PANTOMIME, 1851. Scene from the pantomime, Oliver Cromwell; or, Harlequin Charley Over the Water and the Maid of Pattys Mill at the City of London Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1851

THE BLOOMER COSTUME: lithograph, 1851, by Nathaniel Currier

Marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts to William Ashmead-Bartl
Engraving showing the marriage of Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) to William Ashmead-Bartlett (1851-1921) in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881

Justice Avory
Sir Horace Edmund Avory (1851-1935) was one of the most noted English criminal lawyers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was the most dreaded hanging judge of his age

Lord Leverhulme
WILLIAM HESKETH LEVER, baron LEVERHULME Popular Irish Influential industrialist

J R POINSETT 1779-1851
JOEL ROBERTS POINSETT American politician and diplomat, first U.S. Minister to Mexico (1825-29), bringing back the flower named for him

Birds / Cirl Bunting
CIRL BUNTING (Emberiza cirlus) A resident in the south of England

Amelia Bloomer, Originator of the New Dress - the first sight the British public received of the scandalous new attire for women

Crystal Palace 1851
The south transept, with a fountain in the foreground and showing how the exhibition was built around living trees

Wandsworth Prison / Letter
Built in 1851 and originally called the Surrey House of Correction. The inmates writing letters

Revolving Bookcase
This revolving bookcase holds fewer books for its floor- space than any conceivable design, but it could be handy for portfolios and outsize books that need to be flat

Crystal Palace B / W Ext
The exhibition hall with people, some on horseback, milling around in front of it

CRYSTAL PALACE INTERIOR 1851
The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace: interior of the transept, looking north, with the Osler fountain and elm tree enclosed within the structure Date: 1851

Opening ceremony by Queen Victoria, Great Exhibition 1851
25, 000 grangers and dignitaries with season tickets attending the grand opening by Queen Victoria on the 1st of May 1851 of the temporary glass structure, The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London

ELEPHANT & HOWDAH, 1851. Embroidered housings and trappings of the elephant and howdah exhibited by Queen Victoria of Great Britain at the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851

John Bouvier
JOHN BOUVIER Italian born American lawyer of French parentage : he compiled a Law Dictionary. with his autograph Date: 1787 - 1851

/ Nightingale / Morris
(Luscinia megarhynchus) Date: 1851

Modern Athenians plate 6 - Edinburgh
John Jeffrey (1775-1848) the younger and only brother of Francis, Lord Jeffrey, facing Charles Kilpartick Sharpe (1781-1851) a long resident of Edinburgh, eccentric in ways and dress

Turners Home
Sandycombe Lodge, Turners villa at Twickenham, Surrey

Womens fashions for May 1851
Womens Fashions for May 1851. 1851

Sarah Countess Warwick
SARAH countess of WARWICK daughter of the second earl of Mexborough, widow of Baron Monson, wife of Henry, third earl of Warwick Date: ? - 1851

4th Earl Harrington
CHARLES STANHOPE, fourth earl of HARRINGTON previously Lord Petersham : being saluted by a groom. Date: 1780 - 1851

Staffa, Fingals Cave Signed, lower right: J
Staffa, Fingals Cave Signed, lower right: " J.M.W. Turner RA", Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775-1851, British

Indoor Garden
1851: Some of the sculptures, trees and fountains which filled one wing of the Crystal Palace in London for the Great Exhibition of 1851. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Croxteth Hall, near Liverpool, the seat of the earl of Sefton

Smithfield Cattle Show
Panoramic view of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show in London in 1851 showing men in stovepipe hats inspecting the numerous beasts on display

The forerunner of the modern type writer- a piano like machi
Photograph of a typewriter from 1851. This typewriter resembled a toy piano with black and white keys

Long-Tailed Tit (Morris)
LONG-TAILED TIT (Acredula caudata)

Marsh Harrier (Morris)
MARSH HARRIER (Circus aeruginosus)

Fire-Crested Wren
FIRE-CRESTED WREN (Regulus ignicapillus) sometimes called the FIRECREST An irregular visitor to Britain

Mayhew / Wandsworth Prison
Built in 1851 and originally called the Surrey House of Correction. This picture shows the adult school in the chapel on the separate system

Selous, Hunter
Frederick Selous (1851-1917), traveller and hunter in Africa, holds a lion head to show how intrepid a sportsman he is

Yellow Bunting (Morris)
YELLOW BUNTING (also known as YELLOWHAMMER) (Emberiza citrinella)

Mute Swan (Morris)
MUTE SWAN (Cygnus olor)

Polish Swan (Morris)
POLISH SWAN (Cygnus immutabilis)

Rook (Morris)
(Corvus frugilegus)

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"1851: A Year of Exploration, Innovation, and Artistic Splendor" In 1851, the world witnessed a multitude of remarkable events that shaped history. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror embarked on an ill-fated expedition in 1845, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and resilience. The Royal Coat of Arms stood as a symbol of strength and unity amidst turbulent times. An engraved map showcased Ireland's beauty in intricate detail, capturing its rich heritage and captivating landscapes. Meanwhile, inside the Great Exhibition of 1851, innovation thrived as Augusta Ada Byron unveiled her groundbreaking contributions to computing. England's capital city buzzed with excitement as Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace rose majestically against London's skyline—a testament to human ingenuity. Edwin Landseer's iconic painting "Monarch of the Glen" mesmerized art enthusiasts with its depiction of regal wildlife. Amidst progress and grandeur, mental health institutions like Asylum Lodge in Devizes and County Lunatic Asylum in Colney Hatch provided care for those struggling with their minds' afflictions. Nature enthusiasts marveled at the gracefulness of Morris' Common Curlew while Derby County Mental Hospital offered solace to individuals seeking healing. In this vibrant year, even entertainment had its place—James Doughty took center stage as England's oldest clown, bringing joy to audiences across the nation. As we reflect on 1851 today, let us remember it not just for its historical significance but also for the diverse tapestry it wove together—an era marked by exploration into uncharted territories both within ourselves and our world.