1854 Collection (page 17)

150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, l March 1854. Unexpected spread of fallout led to awareness of, and research into, radioactive pollution. UNO photograph

Letter box at Cranmere Pool, Dartmoor, Devon
Close-up of the letter box at Cranmere Pool on Dartmoor, Devon. Cranmere Pool is famous for being the first place on Dartmoor to have a letter box, established there in 1854. Date: circa 1960s

The Crystal Palace, the Egyptian Court
The Crystal Palace at Sydenham. Top image: entrance to the Egyptian Court from the nave by the avenue of lions. Bottom image: the Egyptian Court - entrance to the tomb of Beni Hassan. 1854

Christmas Day 1854
A page of vignettes showing how Christmas Day was traditionally celebrated by Victorian families in the 1850s. Stockings and present giving was followed by church

Liverpool Boys Orphan Asylum Band
Members of the Orphan Asylum for Boys band, dressed in sailor suits and holding instruments. The Asylum, on Myrtle Street, Liverpool, opened in 1854. Date: 1890s

Balaklava Harbour, looking north
Photograph: Balaklava Harbour, looking north. Photograph by James Robertson. One of thirteen photographs, Crimean War (1854-1856). Date: 1856

The Gale off the Port of Balaklava. 14 Nov 1854. Coloured tinted lithograph by R Carrick, 1855. One of 40 lithographs from The Seat of War in the East - First Series after William Simpson

Before Sebastopol Nov 1854 - The Sentry
Before Sebastopol Nov 1854. The Sentry. Pen and ink and watercolour by Lt (later Col) Henry John Wilkinson (1829-1911), 1st Battalion, 9th (The East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot, 1854

Christmas trees in Covent Garden Market, London
Christmas trees on sale in Covent Garden Market, London. 1854

Cooking House of the 8th Hussars
Photograph: Cooking House of the 8th (The King?s Royal Irish) Light Dragoons (Hussars).Photograph by Roger Fenton (1819-1869)

Launch of the Hannibal steamship, 1854
The launch of the HMSS Hannibal screw steamship on 31st January 1854 at Deptford Dockyard. The ship served in the Crimean War. Date: 1854

Crimean War, attack on Sebastopol, 30 October 1854, view of the harbour. 1854

Site of New Customs House Foot of Waring Street, Belfast
Site of New Customs House - Foot of Waring Street, Belfast (1854). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1854

Site of the New Custom House, Lower Part of Waring Street, Store Lane (Belfast) (c1854). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1854

Donegall Quay (c1854). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1854

Crimean War, Sortie by Russians
Crimean War -- Sortie made by the Russians on 5 November 1854. 1854

Foot of High Street, Belfast, Site of the new Custom House (1854). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1854

Granny Cairn or Graves Townland of Craigarogan, Templepatric
Granny Cairn or Graves - Townland of Craigarogan, Templepatrick, Co. Antrim (1854). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1854

Kingswood Reformatory Band, Bristol
Boys band in uniform with instruments at the Kingswood Reformatory near Bristol, opened in 1854. After 1933 it became an Approved School known as the Kingswood Training School for Boys

Departure of Scots Fusiliers for Crimean War, 1854
Farewell of the first battalion of Scots Fusilier Guards at Buckingham Palace, departing for the Crimea. Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal

Crimean War (1853-1856). Battle of Inkerman. November 5, 1854. Colored engraving. Museum of Black Sea Fleet. Sevastopol. Ukraine

Ball at Singapore, 1854
A ball at Singapore, in celebration of the anniversary of the settlement, is given by the Governor, Colonel William Butterworth, 1854. Date: 1854

William Gordon-Cumming
Sir WILLIAM GORDON-CUMMING Distinguished soldier, his career destroyed when he was accused of cheating at cards in the Baccarat scandal, at Tranby Croft, 1890. Date: 1854 - 1921

Sir Alfred Gilbert - 2
SIR ALFRED GILBERT sculptor Date: 1854 - 1934

John Finlayson
JOHN FINLAYSON Pamphleteer, author of Admonition to all Countries, and a disciple of the religious extremist Richard Brothers. Date: 1770 - 1854

Leon Faucher
LEON FAUCHER French statesman from Limoges Date: 1804 - 1854

John Farrar - 2
JOHN FARRAR Churchman : Wesleyan Methodist, president of the Conference 1854 and 1870. with his autograph Date: 1802 - 1884

John Farrar - 1
JOHN FARRAR Churchman : Wesleyan Methodist, president of the Conference 1854 and 1870. with his autograph Date: 1802 - 1884

Carl Friedrich Eichhorn
CARL FRIEDRICH EICHHORN German jurist Date: 1781 - 1854

Johann Peter Eckermann
JOHANN PETER ECKERMANN German writer Date: 1792 - 1854

Christian De Wet
CHRISTIAN RUDOLPH DE WET Boer general, depicted during the war between the Boers and the British. Date: 1854 - 1922

Thomas Baron Denman 6
THOMAS, first baron DENMAN Judge, solicitor-general for Queen Caroline during her trial, later lord chief justice of the Queens Bench. In his legal wig and robes. Date: 1779 - 1854

Thomas Baron Denman 5
THOMAS, first baron DENMAN Judge, solicitor-general for Queen Caroline during her trial, later lord chief justice of the Queens Bench. In his later years. Date: 1779 - 1854

Thomas Baron Denman 7
THOMAS, first baron DENMAN Judge, solicitor-general for Queen Caroline during her trial : in his legal wig and robes. Date: 1779 - 1854

Thomas Baron Denman 4
THOMAS, first baron DENMAN Judge, solicitor-general for Queen Caroline during her trial, later lord chief justice of the Queens Bench. Date: 1779 - 1854

Thomas Baron Denman 3
THOMAS, first baron DENMAN Judge, solicitor-general for Queen Caroline during her trial, later lord chief justice of the Queens Bench. Date: 1779 - 1854

Thomas Crofton Croker
THOMAS CROFTON CROKER Irish antiquary, author of the classic folklore collection Irish fairy legends : this portrait done in 1831. Date: 1798 - 1854

William Bengo Collyer
WILLIAM BENGO COLLYER Churchman, Congregationalist minister and author. Date: 1782 - 1854

Jozef Chlopicki
JOZEF CHLOPICKI Polish military commander, dictator from December 1830 to January 1831. Date: 1771 - 1854

Armand Bertin
ARMAND BERTIN French journalist, editor of the Journal des debats. Date: ? - 1854

William Vct Beresford
WILLIAM CARR, viscount BERESFORD Military commander, in the Portuguese service. Date: 1768 - 1854

Arthur Aikin, Scientist
ARTHUR AIKIN Chemist, geologist and author of educational works, active in the encouragement of science education. Date: 1773 - 1854

MAWs LINO 5
Design for linoleum by H B Garling for Maws & Co. 5 Date: 1854

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Design for linoleum by H B Garling for Maws & Co. 7 Date: 1854

MAWs LINO 4
Design for linoleum by H B Garling for Maws & Co. 4 Date: 1854

MAWs LINO 2
Design for linoleum by H B Garling for Maws & Co. 2 Date: 1854

Indian Railway Station
Passengers native and European await a train at a station on the Great Peninsular Railway. Date: 1854

Train Stopped by Snow
A night train stopped by snow - workers clear the drift by the lights from the locomotive. Date: 1854

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In the year 1854, history witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on various fields. It was a time when bravery and heroism clashed with tragedy and suffering. One of the most iconic moments of this year was the Battle of Balaclava, forever etched in our memories by Gibb's painting. The Charge of the Light Brigade, led by the valiant 11th Hussars at Balaclava, showcased their unwavering courage amidst chaos and confusion. Amidst this turmoil emerged a beacon of hope - Florence Nightingale, known as "The Lady With The Lamp. " Her tireless efforts to care for wounded soldiers during the Crimean War brought comfort and solace to countless lives. Meanwhile, Lord Alfred Tennyson immortalized the Charge of the Light Brigade in his poem, capturing both its glory and tragic consequences. This wood engraving from a 19th-century edition serves as a visual testament to their sacrifice. Away from war-torn battlefields, Crystal Palace Park boasted its awe-inspiring dinosaur models. These restorations in The Wealden region provided visitors with glimpses into Earth's prehistoric past while marveling at these magnificent creatures. On another continent altogether, Ripon in Wisconsin became known as the birthplace of the Republican Party. A political movement that would shape American history had its humble beginnings here in 1854. Closer to home in East London stood Forest Gate Hospital—an aerial view revealing its significance as a medical facility during this era. It served as a haven for those seeking healing and care amidst challenging times. Grimsby's fish pontoon painted by Fortunio Matania showcases not only artistic talent but also highlights an important aspect of life during this period—a bustling fishing industry providing sustenance for many communities across Britain.