1851 Collection (page 3)

Peregrine Falcon (Morris
PEREGRINE FALCON (Falco peregrinus)

Ferdinand Foch 1918
FERDINAND FOCH Marshal of the French army during the First World War

Robert Blatchford Socialist

Poltergeists / Cideville
The haunted presbytery of Cideville, France

1851, Illustration depicting the mechanism of the Drummond Light. Limelight
5311453 1851, Illustration depicting the mechanism of the Drummond Light. Limelight (also known as Drummond light or calcium light)

Illustration showing a fifteenth-century warship and galley. 1851
5310719 Illustration showing a fifteenth-century warship and galley. 1851; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Demonstration of the Earth's rotation using (Jean Bernard) Leon Foucault's Pendulum, 1887 (engraving)
535581 Demonstration of the Earth's rotation using (Jean Bernard) Leon Foucault's Pendulum, 1887 (engraving); (add.info)

Frederick III of Saxony
864185 Frederick III of Saxony; (add.info.: Frederick III of Saxony, The Wise (c1463-1525) Patron of Martin Luther and supporter of the Protestant Reformation

19th century drawing of a Gas street lamp; London; 1851
5311576 19th century drawing of a Gas street lamp; London; 1851; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century drawing of a Gas street lamp; London; 1851
5311575 19th century drawing of a Gas street lamp; London; 1851; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

engraving depicting Geddes' turnip sowing machine. his machine made a simultaneous two-row sowing of seed
5311469 engraving depicting Geddes' turnip sowing machine. his machine made a simultaneous two-row sowing of seed and distribution of bone meal

1851, Illustration depicting the mechanism of the Drummond Light. Limelight
5311456 1851, Illustration depicting the mechanism of the Drummond Light. Limelight (also known as Drummond light or calcium light)

Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538557 Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits, Wales

Repeat of Foucault's demonstration of the Earth's rotation made at the Polytechnic Institution
530775 Repeat of Foucault's demonstration of the Earth's rotation made at the Polytechnic Institution, London in May 1851 by Dr Bachhoffner. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist

Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth
530779 Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform, wearing her new dress for women
530649 Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform, wearing her new dress for women. This was the original from which Rational cycling dress for women grew

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

Patrick Bell (1799-1869) Scottish clergyman and inventor, 1851 (engraving)
538530 Patrick Bell (1799-1869) Scottish clergyman and inventor, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: Patrick Bell (1799-1869) Scottish clergyman and inventor. His horse-powered machine reaping of 1826

Battle of Churubusco 20 August 1847, Mexican-American War 1846-1848. American under command of General Winfield Scott
528049 Battle of Churubusco 20 August 1847, Mexican-American War 1846-1848. American under command of General Winfield Scott defeated Mexicans commanded by generals Manuel Rincon and Pedro Anaya

Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London. Queen Victoria opening exhibition 1 May 1851. Engraving
534117 Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London. Queen Victoria opening exhibition 1 May 1851. Engraving.; (add.info.: Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London)

Henry Cavendish (1731-1810) English natural philosopher and chemist. Cavendish Physical Laboratory, Cambridge
539513 Henry Cavendish (1731-1810) English natural philosopher and chemist. Cavendish Physical Laboratory, Cambridge, named after him

An artisan and his family looking forward to seeing more of the Sun when the Window Tax, imposed in 1696
527833 An artisan and his family looking forward to seeing more of the Sun when the Window Tax, imposed in 1696, would be repealed in 185

Isaac Merrit Singer (1811-1875), American inventor, while his friend George Zieber holds the candle
530592 Isaac Merrit Singer (1811-1875), American inventor, while his friend George Zieber holds the candle, adjusting tension on his sewing machine in a last desperate attempt to make it work

Allegory showing victims of the French Coup d'Etat by Napoleon III 1851 (lithograph)
5304770 Allegory showing victims of the French Coup d'Etat by Napoleon III 1851 (lithograph); (add.info.: Allegory showing victims of the French Coup d'Etat by Napoleon III 1851)

Mr Punch showing Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, the pathetic condition of British workers used as sweated labour
527912 Mr Punch showing Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, the pathetic condition of British workers used as sweated labour

Poster by Midland Railway Company for the Great Exhibition of 1851 at Hyde Park, 1851. Creator: Anonymous
Poster by Midland Railway Company for the Great Exhibition of 1851 at Hyde Park, 1851. Private Collection

Michelangelo at the Deathbed of Vittoria Colonna, 1851. Creator: Keyser, Nicaise de (1813-1887)
Michelangelo at the Deathbed of Vittoria Colonna, 1851. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Poster of the Great Industrial Exhibition of all nations of 1851, 1851. Creator: Anonymous
Poster of the Great Industrial Exhibition of all nations of 1851, 1851. Private Collection

Sketch from Punch Memorials of the Great Exhibition 1851, 1851. Creator: Leech, John (1817-1864)
Sketch from Punch Memorials of the Great Exhibition 1851, 1851. Private Collection

Opening of the Great Industrial Exhibition of all nations, by her most gracious majesty... 1851
Opening of the Great Industrial Exhibition of all nations, by her most gracious majesty Queen Victoria and his royal highness Prince Albert, 1851. Private Collection

The Uncut Koh-i-noor Diamond, c. 1851
Engraving of the Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, in its original state, circa 1851. Previously owned by the Mogul emperors, the Persian Shahs and Ranjit Singh, the Lion of the Punjab

American Flamingo, Phoenicopterus Ruber, 1845 American Flamingo, Phoenicopterus Ruber. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

American White Pelican, Pelecanus Erythrorhynchos, 1845 American White Pelican, Pelecanus Erythrorhynchos. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Hector Horeaus design for Crystal Palace exterior 1851
An unrealised design for the Crystal Palace as presented to the Royal Commission by the French architect Hector Horeau, reproduced in the French publication L Illustration. Date: 1851

Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving)
611314 Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition, 1851.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Mural decorations in the Stoke-on-Trent British Restaurant during the Second World War, on the theme of 1851 and All That and carried out by Arthur Berry

Hampshire

Berlin

Crystal Palace, London, hand-coloured photo
Crystal Palace, London, hand coloured photo, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Illustration of Elizabeth Gaskell in 1851

Mrs Gaskell in 1851

Crystal Palace Victorian period Date: 19th century

17, Red Lion Square, London
A photograph of 17, Red Lion Square in London, a significant location for artists and writers associated with the Pre-Raphaelites

Artillery, Ordnance and Engineers, 1851-1858 Date: 1850s

Music cover, A Dream of the Chrystal Palace, comic song written by John Labern, sung by Jack J W Sharp at Vauxhall Gardens, London, arranged for the pianoforte by W Wilson Date: circa 1851

Interior of Meissen Porcelain Factory, Germany
Interior of the Meissen Porcelain Factory, near Dresden, Germany Date: 1851

Porcelain factory, Meissen, near Dresden, Germany
Exterior of the Meissen Porcelain Factory, near Dresden, Germany Date: 1851

The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London
The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London Date: 1851

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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.