1859 Collection (page 7)

Adam Bede, the village carpenter, in the workshop, his dog Gyp on a pile of shavings
536922 Adam Bede, the village carpenter, in the workshop, his dog Gyp on a pile of shavings under the bench. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

The talking fish (engraving)
559899 The talking fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The talking fish. From the Illustrated News of the World)

St Marys Church, Woodstock (b / w photo)
3092508 St Marys Church, Woodstock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, Woodstock)

Clara St Casse as Edgar in The Swan and Edgar, 1859
Clara St Casse as Edgar in The Swan and Edgar (a burlesque) at St Jamess Theatre, London. The character and singing are both suited to the peculiar talents of this talented young actress

Music cover, The Captain with His Whiskers, Ladies Comic Song. 1859

Travelling in China: The village Elder, Can-Haou, described by the special artist as follows: " the village Elders came and bade us welcome. One old fellow was a most extraordinary character

Entertainment in the village of Lin-Cong, China. One villager plays the banjo whilst the others crowd round to watch, whilst smoking and drinking. 1859

Ascending a mountain in China with coolies
Ascending a mountain in China, with coolies expertly assisting the visitors, carrying them along in bamboo chairs. 1859

SS Great Eastern - opposite Blackwall 1859
Great Eastern, progress down the River Thames, illustration showing the vessel near the Blackwall with powerful towing-tugs

SS Great Eastern - at her moorings in Deptford 1859
At half-past seven on Wednesday morning on the 8th September 1859, the Great Eastern, left her moorings off of Deptford, under the combined action of a charge of flour powerful towing-tugs

Ovation for General Urquiza and General Lopez 1860
A crowd of people cheer and clap as the carriages carrying general Lopez and general Urquiza ride past. They had been integral to the negotiation of the Treaty of San Jose de Flores

Old Father Christmas attended by a motley group under the direction of the Lord of Misrule, 1859 (gravure)
1108332 Old Father Christmas attended by a motley group under the direction of the Lord of Misrule, 1859 (gravure) by English School

Street scene with Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall
Street scene in Saltash, Cornwall, with Brunels Royal Albert Bridge towering above, crossing the River Tamar between Plymouth, Devon, and Saltash, Cornwall. Date: 1960s

Shand and Masons steam fire-engine 1859
Shand Mason, British company that designed and manufactured steam powered fire engines in the 19th century and early 20th centuries. Date: 1859

Coal and metals mining
Diagram of the exterior and interior of a Metalliferous mine. Date: 1859

Rue du Marche-aux-Fleurs, 1859 (engraving)
963074 Rue du Marche-aux-Fleurs, 1859 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rue du Marche-aux-Fleurs, 1859)

Meeting of Parliament for 1859, House of Lords (engraving)
1610059 Meeting of Parliament for 1859, House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Parliament for 1859, House of Lords)

Sketches of Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
1613719 Sketches of Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Mount Vesuvius)

Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, from an edition of her collected novels
536941 Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, from an edition of her collected novels published c1885. Adam Bede was first published 1859

After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah
536938 After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah Morris, the Methodist preacher. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Hetty Sorrel, beloved of Adam Bede, meeting the young squire Arthur Donnithorne in
536926 Hetty Sorrel, beloved of Adam Bede, meeting the young squire Arthur Donnithorne in the woods. Hetty has his child and is convicted of infanticide and condemned to death

Madame Loys Amel-Matrat (1859) (b / w photo)
5220064 Madame Loys Amel-Matrat (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Loys Amel-Matrat (1859)

Oscar, Prince De Suede Et Norvege (1859) (b / w photo)
5219741 Oscar, Prince De Suede Et Norvege (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar, Prince De Suede Et Norvege (1859)

Andre Lebon (1859) (b / w photo)
5219762 Andre Lebon (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Lebon (1859)

Watson s, Orphans, and Stewarts Hospitals, from Drumsheugh Grounds, 1859 (engraving)
5203243 Watson s, Orphans, and Stewarts Hospitals, from Drumsheugh Grounds, 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watson s, Orphans)

Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859 (b / w photo)
5998005 Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859)

Cheap excursion trains, ie the future of mass tourism imagined (engraving)
5997850 Cheap excursion trains, ie the future of mass tourism imagined (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheap excursion trains)

Georges-Guillaume Guy, Artiste, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201693 Georges-Guillaume Guy, Artiste, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges-Guillaume Guy, Artiste, 1859)

Felicien Champsaur, Homme De Lettres, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201515 Felicien Champsaur, Homme De Lettres, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felicien Champsaur, Homme De Lettres, 1859)

Alexandre Millerand, Homme Politique, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201389 Alexandre Millerand, Homme Politique, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre Millerand, Homme Politique, 1859)

Portrait of Charles Darwin, 1868 (photo)
5892910 Portrait of Charles Darwin, 1868 (photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Robert Darwin, (1809 - 1882) was an English naturalist

Portrait of Whistler, 1859 (drypoint on golden Japan paper)
990518 Portrait of Whistler, 1859 (drypoint on golden Japan paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 22.6x15 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Whistler)

Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament with the Construction of Westminster Bridge
827358 Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament with the Construction of Westminster Bridge, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Pether

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In the year 1859, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. It was the same year when two renowned ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, embarked on their ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage in 1845. Led by Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror, these vessels ventured into treacherous Arctic waters. Meanwhile, back in England at Training Ship HMS Conway, young cadets honed their skills for future naval endeavors. In this era of exploration and discovery, Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work on his evolutionary tree captivated minds worldwide. Amidst this intellectual fervor emerged a curious artifact - one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers. Symbolizing courage and faithfulness to duty, it stood as a testament to cultural diversity during those times. Across the English countryside in Buddon Wood nestled within Mountsorrel and Swithland in Leicestershire resided nature's tranquil beauty. Its serene landscapes provided solace amidst the bustling Victorian era. Far away from these idyllic scenes lay Barrow where The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves trapped amidst icy confines. These brave explorers faced unimaginable challenges while pushing boundaries beyond human comprehension. On another continent altogether, Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Hermine ascended to power with great expectations resting upon them. Their reign would shape Germany's destiny for years to come. Closer home in India under Lord Curzon's Viceroyalty reigned an era marked by significant reforms aimed at modernization and progress across various domains. The realm of spirituality also witnessed its share of intrigue as mediums like Leonora Piper captured people's fascination with their alleged ability to communicate with spirits from beyond our world. Artistic expression flourished during this period too; Théophile A. Steinlen immortalized Parisian nightlife through his iconic poster "Tournée du Chat Noir, " capturing the essence of the bohemian spirit.