1854 Collection (page 7)

French soldiers of the 48th Regiment of the Line embark aboard the English ship The St Vincent at Calais, destination the Crimea Date: 1854

A ward in the new barrack hospital in Scutari Date: 1854

Salute the Rooshians? Aye, aye, Sir : a British sailor prepares to fire a cannon Date: 1854

Interior view of under three spans of roof of Prices Candle Company, with their new substance of crude petroleum from Burma

Exterior of Prices Patent Candle Company, Bromborough Pool Works. Date: 1854

Moulding room - Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1854
Moulding room. Date: 1854

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Mme. Mallet as Bertha in le Billet de Marguerite, a comic opera in three acts, at the Lyrique.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from Galerie Dramatique

Peasants celebrating Christmas Eve at Tonniens 1854
Old Christian custom on Christmas Eve, in France Germany and Norway, were farmers and peasants perambulating the fields, going round and round the boundary

Leadenhall Market on Christmas-eve 1854
Very busy in Leadenhall Market, London, Victorians picking their birds for Christmas day. Date: 1854

Christmas market at Toulon, France 1854
Christmas market scene in Toulon, southern France. Date: 1854

Tower of Galata, Constantinople 1854
Tower of Galata, one of the most famous monuments in the European quarter of Constantinople (now Istanbul), in 1854. This building was used both as a watch tower

Dinner in the Iguanodon model, Crystal Palace, Sydenham
Diners seated in a model of an Iguanodon at Crystal Palace, London. The Iguanodon was a creation of Mr. B. Waterhouse Hawkins who was constructing models of various dinosaurs in his studio at Crystal

Twelfth Night - Childs Dream 1854
Child dreaming of characters from the Twelfth Night, dancing at the bottom, including the King and Queen. Date: 1854

Steam sewing factory 1854
A large clothes manufactures at Holloway and Co factory, here you can see twenty machines at work, driven by steam power attended by young women. Date: 1854

RUSSIA KRONSTADT
Birds-eye view of the harbour at the outbreak of the Crimea War. Date: 1854

Bell Rock Lighthouse, off the coast of Angus, Scotland, is the worlds oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse. Date: 1854

Extinct Animals Carved
Figures of extinct animals in the grounds of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham - a splendid example of Art in the service of Science. Date: circa 1854

SKATING, REGENTS CANAL 1854
Skating on the frozen Regents Canal, in Regents Park, London : boys have set up a slide on which a portly gentleman has come a cropper, also losing his topper. Date: 1854

PANOPTICAN, LONDON 1854
Built in 1854 by T Hayter Lewis as The Royal Panopticon, used for scientific exhibitions. Converted to the Alhambra Music Hall in 1864. Date: 1854

FRENCH SICK VISITORS
Two fashionably dressed ladies call on a sick woman in an attic, who is already being cared for by a sister of charity Date: 1854

HIGHGATE MODEL YACHTS
Regatta of the Highgate Model Yacht Club on the ponds Date: 1854

VICTORIA AT SYDENHAM
Victoria arrives with Albert to open the Crystal Palace in its new location. Date: 10 June 1854

CRYSTAL PALACE ANIMALS
The sculptures of prehistoric animals, created by Waterhouse Hawkins, are a notable feature of the Palace grounds. Date: circa 1854

WAITRESS & JAPANESE MEN WAITRESS & JAPANESE MEN
A waitress serves tea to a group of Japanese men Date: 1854

CHARLES KEMBLE / SURFACE
CHARLES KEMBLE Actor and theatre manager in the role of Charles Surface in The School for Scandal Date: 1775 - 1854

MORE BILLS THAN PENCE
A gentleman at home looks forlornly at a pile of bills Date: 1854

SOLDIER & CIVILIANS 1854 SOLDIER & CIVILIANS 1854
French soldiers with three civilian men Date: 1854

BRITISH SAPPERS 1854
Sappers and Miners in working dress Date: 1854

BALAKLAVA, GALE
Steamships and sailing vessels caught in a gale off Balaclava Date: 14 November 1854

SEBASTOPOL BATTLE PLAN
Battle plan showing the fortifications : the Mamelon, and the Malakoff beyond it, are the key defences the Allies have to overcome before they can take the city itself Date: 1854 - 1855

PALACE CONSTRUCTION 1854
The Crystal Palace is re-constructed at Sydenham while the garden front is landscaped Date: 1854

MUNICH EXHIBITION 1854
The industrial exhibition at Munich displayed in a similar glass structure to the Crystal Palace in Britain Date: 1854

French perfume shop 1854
Exterior of Mignot Parfumeur, French perfume shop. Date: 1854

DUCIMO ABOARD PENELOPE
The Admiral receiving King Ducimo (West Africa) and his entourage on board The Penelope, off Lagos Date: 1854

GOLD / AUSTRALIA / PUNCH
A gold field in the diggins Date: 1854

Guildes at Crystal Palace 1854
A military band perform in the Crystal Palace before a large crowd. Date: 1854

Florence Nightingale - Scutari
In Scutari, Florence Nightingale checks patients during the night. Date: 1854-5

DINING INSIDE IGUANODON 1854
Hawkins invities scientists to dine inside his iguanodon model at the Crystal Palace exhibition at Sydenham. Date: 1854

Florence Nightingale
In Scutari, Florence Nightingale attends a patient. Date: 1854-5

DINNER INTERRUPTED
The evening meal is interrupted by a visitor Date: 1854

AN EVENING LECTURE
An evening lecture in polite society Date: 1854

FRENCH CAVALRYMAN HIT
GARDES DHONNEUR 3rd regiment (It is surely very unusual for a costume illustration to show the soldier in the process of being hit !) Date: 1854

FRENCH ARTILLERYMAN
GARDE IMPERIALE Foot artilleryman Date: 1854

CRIMEA / RUSSIAN MINES
British ships Merlin and Firefly struck by Russian infernal machines (mines) Date: 1854

PALLADINO AT GENOVA
Eusapia raises a table while controlled by Morselli, at Genova, 12 July 1906 picture 1 of 2 Date: 1854 - 1918

FLEET RIVER AT HAMPSTEAD
FLEET RIVER at Hampstead Date: 1854

Combat between Imperial Austrian Dragoons and Hungarian Honved Hussars …
Combat between Imperial Austrian Dragoons and Hungarian Honved Hussars during the War of Independence in Hungary on 1849, 1854. Private Collection

Portrait of Gerard de Nerval (1808-1855), 1854. Creator: Tournachon, Adrien (1825-1903)
Portrait of Gerard de Nerval (1808-1855), 1854. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

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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.