1855 Collection

A Sketch at Bow Street on July 11, 1855; Sir J. D. Paul, Strahan, Bates, Tyrrell (Jailer)
A Sketch at Bow Street on July 11, 1855; Sir J.D. Paul, Strahan, Bates, Tyrrell (Jailer), UK

Rifleman of 95th (Rifles) Regiment of Foot at the time of the Crimean War. This regiment became the Rifle Brigade which changed to the 3rd Green Jackets (The Rifle Brigade)

Beef Cuts Diagram 1855
A diagram showing beef joints

John Moses Browning
JOHN MOSES BROWNING American inventor of automatic pistols, rifles etc : shown with one of his machine guns

Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme
The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The school was founded in 1855 by a group of Manchester businessmen to care for and educate orphans

A map from On the Mode of Communication of Cholera, 1855 (litho)
1195411 A map from On the Mode of Communication of Cholera, 1855 (litho) by Snow, John (1813-58) (after); 22, 5x14, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow)

1855 Punch Dinosaurs Crystal Palace
1855 Cartoon from Punchs Almanac of that year, ascribed to John Leech. " A visit to the antediluvian reptiles at Sydenham - master Tom strongly objects to having his mind improved"

The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade
CRIMEAN WAR. The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade at Balaclava, Crimea, Oct. 25, 1854: English engraving, 1855

Fable / Wind and Sun
THE WIND AND THE SUN Both disputed over who could cause the traveller to shed his cloak; the wind blew strongly, but in the suns gentle heat the man derobed

Withington Hospital, Manchester
Entrance to Withington Hospital, Nell Lane, Manchester, opened in 1855 as Chorlton Union workhouse. A horse and carriage stands outside the gates

Malvern Water Cure (2)
(2 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern The Packing " Now this is what I call being jolly!"

Charlotte Bronte / Author
CHARLOTTE BRONTE British author

Royal Victoria Dock
The Royal Victoria Dock, (1855 - 1981), at Plaistow Marshes, east London, was well known for its meat trade, especially with South America

1855, Colton Map of Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, topography, cartography
1855, Colton Map of Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland

CRIMEAN WAR: VALLEY OF DEATH. The Valley of the Shadow of Death. A dirt road scattered with cannonballs following the Battle of Balaklava; the image was contemporarily associated with the Charge of

One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Wood engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1855

American Indians. Billy Bowlegs and his suite of Indian Chie
Billy Bowlegs (Holata Micco) was a leader of the Seminole people, he went on to serve as a Captain in the Union Army during the Civil War

Racial / Iroquois Fishing
Hiawatha goes fishing in his canoe; " Take my bait, O king of fishes! "

Hiawatha / Minnehaha Dies
Hiawatha mourns the death of Minnehaha: " Seven long days & nights he sat there."

Homeopathic Cocoa
The manufacturers of Crunchie bars venture into alternative medicine with HOMAEOPATHIC COCOA. If it is diluted like homeopathic remedies, it can t have much taste !

Hiawatha / Longfellow
Hiawathas departure: Hiawatha sails Westward into the sunset

ESPERANCE
Elizabeth Hope, known as Elizabeth d Esperance medium Date: 1855 - 1919

Soren Kierkegaard
SOREN aBYE KIERKEGaRD Danish philosopher

1855, Colton Map of Persia, Afghanistan, and Arabia, topography, cartography, geography
1855, Colton Map of Persia, Afghanistan, and Arabia

GAUSS, Karl Friedrich (1777-1855). German mathematician, physicist and astronomer. Portrait of Carl Friederich Gauss. Engraving

England / Malvern
THE BEACON, WORCESTERSHIRE A windy day on the Beacon

Leech Cartoon Dinosaurs
The figures of prehistoric animals in the Palace grounds, created by Waterhouse Hawkins, are sufficiently realistic to frighten children

Silk Weaver 1855
A Spitalfields weaver at work

Blackheath Fireworks
The fall of Sebastopol is celebrated with dramatic fireworks and a large bonfire on Blackheath

Hiawatha / Wedding / Bride
Hiawatha with his bride, Minnehaha, walking hand in hand

Military / Dress / 19th Cent
RUSSIA - Two Circassian soldiers

CUBITT (1788-1855)
Thomas Cubitt, London builder

First Postbox, London
LETTER BOX The first Post Office letter box in London is installed at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, at the foot of Ludgate Hill

Brighton / Aquarium Int
Brighton, Sussex: an interior view of The Aquarium

Brighton / Adelaide Cres
Brighton, Sussex: on the beach near Adelaide Crescent and Brunswick Terrace

Last of England (Colour)
THE LAST OF ENGLAND -the definitive emigration image, showing a couple in pensive mood as their ship leaves the white cliffs of England. She is clutching their baby

Smithfield Market
The last occasion of old Smithfield Market

The Crimean War, 1855: Map of the theater of war in the East. Engraving

Commemorative portrait of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
This is a commemorative portrait of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a young couple

Gold enamelled brooch, presented to Florence Nightingale by Queen Victoria, 1855. Gold, with diamonds and enamel, said to have been designed by Prince Albert The Prince Consort (1819-1861)

Colonel James Skinner holding a Regimental Durbar, 1827.Watercolour with gouache on European paper by Ghulam Ali Khan (fl 1817-1855), 1827.Inscribed in Nastaliq script lower left

View of Sheffield, England. Watercolor, c1854, by William Ibbitt
VIEW OF SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND. View of Sheffield, England. Watercolor, c1854, by William Ibbitt

LITTLE DORRIT
Floras tour of inspection

The Last Day of the Old Smithfield Market, London 1855
Last days trading at the Old Smithfield Market, London. Large number of cows, sheep and pigs in pens awaiting sale and slaughter. In the background, the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral is silhouetted

Sydenham Cedar of Lebanon
Sydenham (Cedar of Lebanon) (1855). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1855

Pen and ink sketch by B. Waterhouse Hawkins
Sketch on the reverse of a letter dated 24 October 1855, written to Professor Richard Owen from Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins Date: 1855

Earlswood Asylum, Redhill, Surrey
The charitably financed Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles was opened in 1855 at Redhill in Surrey. It later became known as the Royal Earlswood Hospital. Date: 1907

Rome / Colosseum 1855
Plan of the various levels of the building : the lowest level is on the lower right, and the three higher levels are shown anti-clockwise

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"1855: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1855, the Rifleman of the 95th (Rifles) Regiment of Foot showcased their unparalleled marksmanship skills on the battlefield. Their precision and bravery became legendary during the Crimean War. Meanwhile, a beef cuts diagram from that year provided insight into the culinary preferences of the era. As people savored various cuts, they marveled at how food could unite even in times of conflict. The Crystal Palace in 1855 witnessed an extraordinary event as dinosaurs came to life through Punch magazine's imaginative illustrations. This whimsical display captivated visitors and transported them to a prehistoric world. Amidst these cultural marvels, John Moses Browning was born – a visionary who would revolutionize firearms design with his innovative inventions later in life. In Manchester, compassion prevailed as orphaned children found solace at the Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme. These institutions offered hope and education to those less fortunate. Inspired by Aesop's fable about Wind and Sun competing for supremacy over a traveler's cloak, individuals sought valuable lessons about gentleness triumphing over force during this time. However, not all stories ended happily. The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade immortalized both courage and tragedy during their ill-fated assault at Balaclava during the Crimean War. On a brighter note, Withington Hospital opened its doors in Manchester – providing medical care to those in need while fostering advancements in healthcare practices throughout England. Across waters lay Royal Victoria Dock – bustling with trade ships from around the globe. This hub symbolized Britain's growing influence on international commerce during this era of expansionism. Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard delved deep into existential questions that challenged societal norms and beliefs - provoking introspection among intellectuals worldwide during this transformative period.