1871 Collection (page 21)

Burlaks on the Volga, 1871. Creator: Savrasov, Alexei Kondratyevich (1830-1897)
Burlaks on the Volga, 1871. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Brunel Looking south, c. 1871: Cardiff, looking south from the Castle
Brunel Looking south, c.1871: Cardiff, looking south from the Castles clock tower in the early 1870s before any thing was built on Westgate Street

Weir W-2, at RAF Hendon on 19 July 1951. G. & J. Weir of Cathcart in Glasgow were an established engineering company, founded in 1871, which built aircraft during the First World War

Fowler Ploughing Engine NR 1213
Fowler Ploughing Engine, regn. NR 1213, number 1642. Built in 1871 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by an 12 Nhp single cylinder steam engine

Fowler Ploughing Engine NR 1212
Fowler Ploughing Engine, regn. NR 1212, number 1641. Built in 1871 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by an 12 Nhp single cylinder steam engine

Communard forces reinforcing their position at Montmartre, digging trenches and placing cannon. Leftwing National Guard soldiers supported the Commune and helped to hold Montmartre

Unkempt girls receiving punishment from another older pupil at Field Lane Ragged School, London

The Prussians settle themselves in Saint-Severin church, using the font as a wash-basin, the altar as a food-store... Date: 1-3 March 1871

Three Hussars ride down the Champs Elysees Date: 1 March 1871

The exterior of a pigeon-loft in the rue Magenta, Paris, where birds would arrive carrying messages from outside the city (2 of 2) Date: Jan-Feb 1871

The interior of a pigeon-loft in Paris, where birds would arrive carrying messages from outside the city (1 of 2) Date: Jan-Feb 1871

The pigeon post : messages from outside Paris are brought in by the birds, magnified by a projector and transcribed Date: Jan - Feb 1871

A speaker addresses her fellow women revolutionaries in the church of Saint-Germain l Auxerrois during the Paris Commune Date: 1871

The Garde National during the siege of Paris. Date: 1871

SIEGE OF PARIS A Parisienne dresses up in a fancy uniform and takes up arms against the Prussians - she is perhaps another Jeanne d Arc ? asks the caption Date: 1871

Club des Femmes in the church of Saint-Germain l Auxerrois during the Paris Commune. Date: 1871

Sunday at Chelsea the Royal Hospital Chelsea. With limited number of men receiving accommodation from time to time in almshouses to which the Crown had a right of presentation

Frederick III, German Emperor
Frederick III (1831 - 1888), German Emperor and King of Prussia for ninety-nine days in 1888. Date: 1871

Blind Basket-Makers in London 1871
Group of blind men weaving baskets in a London workshop. Date: 1871

Early Morning in Covent Garden Market, London 1871
Early morning scene at Covent Garden Market, London, 1871. Market porters carrying baskets full of fruit, vegetables and flowers into the market at the beginning of the day. Date: 1871

Destruction in the Rue Royale; Paris Commune 1871
Burning of the Rue Royale during the fighting that accompanied the end of the Paris Commune, 1871. As the Communards retreated they set fire to many parts of Paris to keep the Versailles Army at bay

Communards defending the Elysee Palace; Paris Commune 1871
Communards defending barricades near the Elysee Palace, during fighting with the Versailles Governments troops, Paris, 1871. Date: 1871

Pulling down the Red Flag, Grand Opera House; Paris Commune
Red Flag being taken down from the Grand Opera House in Paris, indicating the fall of the Paris Commune of 1871. As the Commune fell 8 days of bloody revenge began

Gustave Flourens released from prison by revolutionaries
The release of Gustave Florens (1838-1871), the French Revolutionary leader, by some of his followers, Mazas, France, 1871

Palais de Justice at Versailles during the French elections of 8th February 1871, which were held directly after the end of the Franco-Prussian War. Date: March 1871

Communards cleaning out the coffers of the Church 1871
Communards cleaning out the coffers of a convent of the Little Sisters of the Poor, during the Paris Commune of 1871. The Communards were anti-religious

French Military Personnel 1871
Portraits of military personnel including: a veteran, a mastermind, a doctor, a stretcher bearer, an officer of state, a home guard, a drummer, a captain in the home guard, a foot soldier

Interior of the Gun-Boat La Commune; Paris Commune 1871
The interior of the Communard gun-boat La Commune, shown equipped with cannon, during the Paris Commune of 1871. The second siege of Paris in 1871 was caused by civil war

The Women of Versailles; Paris Commune 1871
French prisoners guarded, with women looking for loved ones, during the Paris Commune. Date: 1871

Freemasons planting banners outside the Porte Maillot; Paris
A group of Freemasons planting their banners in front of the Porte Maillot, during the Paris Commune, April 1871. The Freemasons were one of many groups who tried to encourage Thiers

Masonic Banners on the Paris Ramparts; Paris Commune 1871
Masonic banners flying on the Paris ramparts, near the Octroi Gate and Porte Maillot, 1871. The Freemasons were one of many groups who tried to encourage Thiers

Cutting through the Vendome Column; Paris Commune 1871
A group of Communards cutting through the base of the column in the Place Vendome, Paris, 1871. The Communards decided to remove the column, a symbol of imperial splendour

Women Communards; Paris Commune 1871
A group of female Communards, Paris. An unusually sympathetic portrait, full of fervour and feeling for their plight, each woman is drawn as an individual. Date: 1871

Vintage in Medoc: Vineyards of Chateau Lafitte 1871
Vineyards of Chateau Lafitte, France. Date: 1871

Ascot races 1871
Ascot races, the Avenue, Windsor Park, on the cup day. Date: 1871

Streets seller - relish 1871
Poor woman selling relish on the streets of London. Date: 1871

Whit Monday in Kidbrooke Lane 1871
People at Kidbrooke Lane on Whit Monday or Pentecost Monday, holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost, a moveable feast in the Christian calendar. Date: June 1871

CRICKETER, KORTWRIGHT
C.J. KORTWRIGHT CRICKETER - ESSEX Date: 1871-1952

Childrens Pantomime 1871
The Childrens Pantomime Party at Covent Garden Theatre. Date: 1871

Human hair market in Alsace 1871
Human hair market in Alsace, France. Date: 1871

PROTESTANT CONFIRMATION
A large group of Protestants are confirmed amid the splendour of Westminster Cathedral. Date: 1871

3 LADIES PLAY BATTLEDORE 1871
Three genteel ladies play a game of battledore and shuttlecock in the garden. Date: 1871

River Steamers Albany 1871
Albany, New York: the landing place on the Hudson River Date: 1871

INDIGO CULTIVATION 1871
A montage of engravings illustrating the cultivation of indigo. Date: 1871

PARIS / SEINE / CARROUSEL
The Seine, viewed from the Pont Carrousel Date: 1871

STEENACKERS CARICATURED
Caricature of M. Steenackers, French telegraph pioneer. Date: 1871

MAGASINS DU LOUVRE
Advertisement for Magasins du Louvre, Paris Date: 1871

Cartoon, The Real Cap of Liberty. British Lion: What can THAT cap promise, that my CROWN doesnt perform? Eh, Stoopid? Date: December 1871

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In the year 1871, amidst a world of change and creativity, Proust, at the tender age of about 31, embarked on his literary journey that would captivate readers for generations to come. Meanwhile, in Wells Cathedral, its ancient stones bore witness to the passing of time as they stood tall against the backdrop of this eventful year. On a map of Europe in 1871, Germany emerged as a united nation after years of political upheaval. As coal miners toiled away in Durham Pit Pony, their labor fueled industrial progress and propelled society forward. Artistic expression flourished as Pissarro captured Lordship Lane Station on canvas with meticulous detail. Across the English Channel, Edward Lear's whimsical drawing from his book Nonsense Songs transported readers into an enchanting world filled with silver-spangled Hamburgh cocks and hens. Children reveled in joyous moments swinging on ringing bells while adults eagerly anticipated thrilling races at Cartmel Races. Yet not all was merriment; Parkside Asylum loomed over Macclesfield as a reminder of society's struggle to care for those afflicted by mental illness. Amidst these diverse scenes came Thomas Nast's powerful cartoon depicting Tweed Ring—a scathing indictment that exposed corruption within Tammany Tiger Loose. And finally, St Pancras Station stood proudly in London—its grandeur symbolizing progress and connectivity during this transformative era. The year 1871 encapsulated both triumphs and challenges across various realms—literature thrived through Proust's emergence while art flourished under Pissarro's brush strokes. It marked significant milestones like Germany's unification but also shed light on societal issues such as mental health care reform and political corruption. As we reflect upon this pivotal year from our vantage point today, let us appreciate how each thread woven into history shapes our present reality—an intricate tapestry where culture intertwines with progress, and the echoes continue to resonate.