1864 Collection (page 60)

Israel Zangwill Writer

Danish-Prussian War Guns
Prussians bring up guns for the battle of the Sonderburg windmills, during their taking of the Insel Alsen Date: 29 June 1864

Libya Scenery
Wadi Muchgun, three kilometres west of Cyrene

South Eastern Companys works on the river
View from Southwark Bridge. Looking east, London Bridge can be seen in the distance

Pneumatic Railway at the Crystal Palace
Pneumatic railway for passengers in the grounds of the Crystal Palace. A model from the invention by T. W Rammell was exhibited and ran from the Sydenham entrance to the armoury

Railway carriage built for the Prince and Princess of Wales
Saloon carriage for the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great Eastern Railway. The carriage was built for the sole use of the Prince and Princess for their journeys to Sandringham

Underground works at junction of Hampstead Road and Euston
Section of the underground works at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road with Euston Road. The diagram shows the extent of the subterranean works in London by this period

Pianist in N Y Bar
The piano-player in a New York saloon : please do not shoot him, for he is doing his best

Hfj De Regnier / Fantasio
HENRI-FRANCOIS-JOSEPH DE REGNIER French poet, critic and novelist, with his wife, who was also a writer

Working Mens Assoc
Certificate of membership of the International Working Mens Association signed by officers from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Poland as well as the United States

Hercules Statue / Rome
A colossal bronze statue of Hercules found beneath the Campo dei Fiori in Rome is raised by a complex dual block-and-tackle system

Trouble at Geneva 2
Street fighting breaks out in Geneva between the independents and the authorities in regard to the citys religious status. The arsenal is seized by the insurgents

Trouble at Geneva 1
Street fighting breaks out in Geneva between the independents and the authorities in regard to the citys religious status

Trouble at Geneva 3
Street fighting breaks out in Geneva between the independents and the authorities in regard to the citys religious status. The bridges are barricaded

Shy Man in Train
A shy traveller is disturbed by a group of females who invade the railway compartment he hoped to have all to himself

Myanmar Amarapura
The Buddhist monastery, near Mandalay

Ladies Playing Cards
Two pretty young ladies sit down and play a hand of cards, while the other two watch

Rioting at Turin
Turin is the chief centre of the Risorgimento after 1860, so there are riots when Firenze/Florence is named as the capital of the newly united Italy

Mexico Aguas Calientes
The main plaza

Mexico Rio Grande
The Rio Grande at Puente Calderon : for much of its length this river marks the frontier between Mexico and the United States

Mexico Dolores Hidalgo
Travelers approach the town along the cactus-lined road

Mexico Saltillo
The town in northern Mexico where Juarez made his headquarters in 1864

Mexico San Miguel Allend
Distant view of the town in northern Mexico

West Indies Bahamas
Street scene in Nassau, featuring the office of the American consul

Mexico Zacatecas
General view

Prophecy for 1865
The British Lion - the emperor Napoleon - guns and warships - the papal crown - a coffin - Bismarck whispering to the German emperor - it looks like being an eventful year !

Moming Pass
Edward Whymper at the summit of the Moming Pass

Suriname Parammaribo
Government House and its square in the principal city of Suriname (formerly Dutch Guiana) with various native boats

Canada Parsonville
Scene at the fountain near Parsonville, Frazer river, British Columbia

Women Jockeys Foreseen
A RATHER FAST STEEPLECHASE Women jockeys foreseen

Frenchwoman of 1864
Frenchwoman in a crinoline during the reign of Napoleon III

Industry / Brickmaking
A machine used in the manufacture of bricks

Albert Memorial Frieze
One of the sculpted friezes around the base of the Albert Memorial, depicting famous Renaissance artists such as Tintoretto, Coreggio, Velasquez, Poussin, etc

Draped Skeleton
Draped skeleton

New Zealand Maori Dance
The HAU-HAU, a religious /patriotic dance of the Pai Marire fanatics, which expresses in dance movement a challenge to the authorities, somewhat like a war dance

Fashions for July 1864
Girl: white dress, magenta Swiss corselet with petal-like basques. Black trimmed purple dress with long pointed scallop edged basques. Fawn coloured mantle with tassels

Palmerston / Walker 1864
Viscount H J T Palmerston Statesman

Palmerston / Illus T 1864
HENRY JOHN TEMPLE, Third Viscount PALMERSTON statesman, riding at age 81, at his home, Broadlands

Guerrilla Attack
FRENCH EXPEDITION Mexican guerrillas attack General Bazaines courrier, near San-Antonio de la Soledad

Maximilian Invited
Maximilian, archduke of Austria, accepts the invitation of a group of Mexican notables in exile to become Emperor of Mexico, at his home at Miramar

F Bligh Bond
FREDERICK BLIGH BOND psychic archeologist, editor &c, associated with doscoveries at Glastonbury

Israel Zangwill, British-Jewish humourist and writer
Israel Zangwill (1864-1926), British-Jewish humourist and writer

Building Blackfriars Station, City of London
The construction of Blackfriars Station, looking towards Saint Pauls Cathedral in the City of London

People Boarding a Train
People boarding a train

Tarradale Viaduct
View of the Tarradale Viaduct on the Melbourne and Sandhurst Railway, Australia

Nathaniel Hawthorne / 58
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (originally Hathorne) American writer at the age of 58

Ulyssess Grant / 1864
ULYSSESs GRANT American Civil War General, and later President

Birds / Pigeons
Prize pigeons at the show of the Philo-Peristeron society held in freemasons hall

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"1864: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1864, the world witnessed a myriad of events that shaped history. From the grandeur of Alexandra Palace's design in London to the poetic brilliance of John Clare and Hilton, creativity thrived. Meanwhile, on American soil, the Battle of Franklin unfolded with devastating consequences as depicted in Kurz & Allison's haunting lithograph. Amidst the chaos of war, Nathan Bedford Forrest emerged as an influential figure; his photograph captured his determination during this tumultuous period. The Battle of the Wilderness further intensified the horrors faced by soldiers on both sides in America's Civil War. Yet amidst these dark times, humanity displayed its ugliest side through plundering plantations during Sherman's March to the Sea. This ruthless act left scars on a nation torn apart by conflict. Beyond borders and battlefields lay distant lands like East India Islands marked on maps - destinations filled with mystery and opportunity. Closer to home was Crossley and Porter Orphanage in Halifax where hope bloomed for those less fortunate. Away from strife and struggle were moments of leisure such as July 1864's Sailing Barge Match on the Thames - a spectacle that brought joy to spectators' hearts. And who could forget Davenport Brothers' mesmerizing performances that captivated audiences seeking escapism? As we reflect upon "1864, " we are reminded that history is not merely dates etched into textbooks but rather a tapestry woven with triumphs, tragedies, and transformations. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness there is always room for resilience, compassion, artistry. . and hope for brighter days ahead.