1854 Collection (page 5)

Queen Victorias farewell to the Duke of Wellington, 131 guns, Spithead, 11 March 1854. 1854

Charge of the Light Brigade, 25 October 1854, with a quotation from Tennysons poem. 1854

Battle of the Alma, September 1854
Battle of the Alma was, the Crimean War between an allied expeditionary force (made up of French, British, and Turkish forces) and Russian forces defending the Crimean Peninsula on 20 September 1854

London, Southwark & Blackfriars bridges 1854
Taken from the Surrey side of the River Thames, London, in 1854. Southwark and Blackfriars bridges, before Cannon Street Railway Bridge, opened in 1866 and Millennium Bridge in 2002. Date: 1854

Aqueduct of the Greek Emperors, near Pyrgo 1854
Aqueduct of the Emperor Valens, near Pyrgo. 1854

Anglo-French fleet entering the Sea of Marmora
The Anglo-French fleet entering the Sea of Marmora, Crimean War. 1854

Naval Operations, Cronstadt, Crimean War
Naval Operations, Cronstadt (Kronstadt) during the Crimean War. 1854

Opening of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, 1854 (gravure)
1108307 Opening of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, 1854 (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, 1854)

Selling mistletoe in streets 1854
Street trader selling mistletoe to passers by in the streets. Date: 1854

Gigantic Christmas tree at Crystal Palace 1854
The gigantic Christmas tree at Crystal Palace, Sydenham which occupied the central transept. The general design was carried out by Mr Hurwitz, loaded with a variety of ornaments and nicknacks

Showing off its glory this detailed engraving of the exterior of the iron and glass structure of Crystal Palace at Sydenham, London. Date: 1854

The charge of the heavy cavalry Date: 25 October 1854

French camp in the snow. Date: winter 1854 - 1855

The charge of the Heavy Brigade Date: 25 October 1854

The Light Cavalry charge. Date: 25 October 1854

Prison de l Abbaye, 1702, d apres Manesson Mallet, Demolie en 1854 (engraving)
963083 Prison de l Abbaye, 1702, d apres Manesson Mallet, Demolie en 1854 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prison de l Abbaye, 1702)

Map of St George s, Hanover Square and Vicinity, 1854 (engraving)
3628142 Map of St George s, Hanover Square and Vicinity, 1854 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of St George s, Hanover Square and Vicinity, 1854)

Robert Schumann, compositeur allemand, mort en 1854 (engraving)
3645053 Robert Schumann, compositeur allemand, mort en 1854 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Schumann, compositeur allemand, mort en 1854)

Development of the Monitor Idea (engraving)
2813732 Development of the Monitor Idea (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Development of the Monitor Idea)

Victoria Cross: Sergt-Major J Berryman, and Quartermaster J Farrell, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho)
6019790 Victoria Cross: Sergt-Major J Berryman, and Quartermaster J Farrell, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

"Mincemeat, "the Winner of the Oaks, 1854 (engraving)
1619075 " Mincemeat, " the Winner of the Oaks, 1854 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Mincemeat, " the Winner of the Oaks, 1854)

The Child in Blue; L Enfant en Bleu, c. 1853-54 (oil on paper laid on board)
656065 The Child in Blue; L Enfant en Bleu, c.1853-54 (oil on paper laid on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 35.7x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Child in Blue; L Enfant en Bleu)

Milan Ier, Roi De Serbie (1854-1901) (b / w photo)
5219734 Milan Ier, Roi De Serbie (1854-1901) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milan Ier, Roi De Serbie (1854-1901)

Jules-Henry Poincare (1854) (b / w photo)
5219843 Jules-Henry Poincare (1854) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules-Henry Poincare (1854)

Denys Puech, Sculpteur, 1854 (b / w photo)
5201654 Denys Puech, Sculpteur, 1854 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denys Puech, Sculpteur, 1854)

Maurice Ordonneau, Homme De Lettres, 1854 (b / w photo)
5201556 Maurice Ordonneau, Homme De Lettres, 1854 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice Ordonneau, Homme De Lettres, 1854)

Francois, Comte De Nion, Homme De Lettres, 1854 (b / w photo)
5201555 Francois, Comte De Nion, Homme De Lettres, 1854 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois, Comte De Nion, Homme De Lettres, 1854)

Woman Pouring Water into Milk Cans (also known as Woman at the Well), c
989408 Woman Pouring Water into Milk Cans (also known as Woman at the Well), c.1854-1857 (black crayon heightened with white on gray-beige paper) by Millet

The Panopticon, in 1854 (engraving)
3636508 The Panopticon, in 1854 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Panopticon, in 1854)

Prison de l Abbaye Saint-Germain des Pres, demolie en 1854 (engraving)
3644778 Prison de l Abbaye Saint-Germain des Pres, demolie en 1854 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prison de l Abbaye Saint-Germain des Pres)

Late Home, 1854 (oil on canvas)
651407 Late Home, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Koelman, Jan Philip (1818-93); 63.5x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Late Home. Johan Philip Koelman (1818-1893). Oil on canvas. Dated Roma 1854

Advert for Madame Tussauds (engraving)
585759 Advert for Madame Tussauds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Madame Tussauds)

Franconia Mountains, 1854 (oil on canvas)
985017 Franconia Mountains, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Kensett, John Frederick (1816-72); 101.6x152.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Franconia Mountains. John Frederick Kensett (1816-1872)

Mercure en haut-relief; fouilles faites a la tour Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie en 1854
963540 Mercure en haut-relief; fouilles faites a la tour Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie en 1854, actuellement au Palais des Thermes (engraving) by French School

1854, Time of Battle of Balaclava (chromolitho)
958419 1854, Time of Battle of Balaclava (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1854, Time of Battle of Balaclava)

Opening of the Crystal Palace, the Archbishops Prayer, 1854 (gravure)
1108308 Opening of the Crystal Palace, the Archbishops Prayer, 1854 (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Crystal Palace, the Archbishops Prayer)

Victoria Cross: Privates Parkes, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho)
6019794 Victoria Cross: Privates Parkes, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Privates Parkes, at Balaclava, 1854)

Victoria Cross: Lieut R J Lindsay (afterwards Col Lord Wantage, KCB), at the Alma, 1854 (colour litho)
6019788 Victoria Cross: Lieut R J Lindsay (afterwards Col Lord Wantage, KCB), at the Alma, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

Whiskerandos "There, my boy! It isn t everybody who could do that
5669029 Whiskerandos " There, my boy! It isn t everybody who could do that!" published in the satirical magazine Punch in 1854 by Leech, John (1817-64); Photo eAF Fotografie; English

A hand coloured lithograph of a dissected head in profile showing the brain
1764837 A hand coloured lithograph of a dissected head in profile showing the brain, from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme, Comprenant la Medicine Operatoire

Assault on the Malakoff (colour litho)
2787349 Assault on the Malakoff (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault on the Malakoff)

The Impending War, Silistria, on the Danube, where the Russians were repulsed in 1854 (engraving)
1059576 The Impending War, Silistria, on the Danube, where the Russians were repulsed in 1854 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impending War)

The New House of Commons (engraving)
1061860 The New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Commons, Portraits of Members who have never before sat in Parliament)

Ramphastos Inca (Toucan from Bolivia), 1852-1854 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986430 Ramphastos Inca (Toucan from Bolivia), 1852-1854 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Okee-Makee-Quid, A Chippeway Chief, 1854 (hand finished lithographed plate)
985967 Okee-Makee-Quid, A Chippeway Chief, 1854 (hand finished lithographed plate) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Okee-Makee-Quid, A Chippeway Chief)

With the Turks (engraving)
1049808 With the Turks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Turks. Illustration for The Graphic)

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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.