1879 Collection

Salmo stomachicus, or Gillaroo, also known as Gizzard Trout, a variety of trout inhabiting Lough Melvin, Ireland. Date: 1879

Leon Trotsky / Iln 1920
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader in 1920, at the height of his popularity as the Peoples Commissar for War

Royal Holloway College, Egham, Surrey, was one of the first womens colleges in England, when it was opened by Queen Victoria in 1886. Designed by W.H. Crossland for T. Holloway

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Defending the hospital against the Zulu attack

WALL STREET: BEARS & BULLS. Bulls and Bears in the Market. An allegorical painting by William H. Beard, 1879

Aston Villa Fc
ASTON VILLA An early Team Picture

Apparition at Knock, County Mayo, Ireland, which took place on 21 August 1879. Fifteen people of different ages saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary, St Joseph, St John the Evangelist

Four of the Eddystone Lighthouses
Engraving of the four Eddystone Lighthouses. From left to right: the first lighthouse (1699) built by Henry Winstanley; the second lighthouse (1708) built by John Rudyerd; the third lighthouse (1759)

Lumley Castle / 1879
Lumley Castle, County Durham

Bernadette / Anon Photo
BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS French visionary and saint as a nun at Nevers

Harlaxton Manor / Lincs
Harlaxton Manor, Lincolnshire

Sunday in Gin Palace
Sunday afternoon in a London gin-palace

JOAN OF ARC (c1412-1431). French national heroine. Oil on canvas, 1879, by Jules Bastien-Lepage

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Lieutenant-Colonel Russell and his men arrive at the garrison to find that Bromhead, Chard and their men have held out against a massive Zulu attack the previous day

EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE. The developement of the lighthouse on Eddystone Rocks in the English Channel, from the 1696 wooden structure til 1879. Wood engraving, French, 1879

ZULU WAR, 1879. The defense of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, by British soldiers during the Zulu War. Line engraving, 1879

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Chard and Bromhead with their men, the morning after the Zulu attack had been withstood

Albert Einstein in 1922

Alnwick Castle / Northumbe
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Date: 1879

Trotsky at Desk
LEON TROTSKY Russian statesman, at Brest- Litovsk 1918

Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais
Photograph of members of the Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais (short spears) and shields, 1879 (c). The NNC was formed in 1878 to bolster the defences of the British colony of Natal

BOUGUEREAU: BIRTH OF VENUS Oil on canvas, 1879

Variety Theatre, Monte Saldo
English born Monte Saldo 1879 - 1949 (real name A. M. Woolaston). Strong-man, Gymnast and also an artists model. Here he is photographed in various statuesque classical poses as well as in the more

American Indians. Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux
Portrait of Sitting Bull with elaborate feathered head dress reaching to the ground. Sitting Bull lead the resistance against the Americans which culminated in the defeat of General Custer

The Zulu war. Scene of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana)
After the Battle of Isadhlwana. A description by Lieutenant Crealock reads, Day waned and the night hung over the hill, when we reached the last ridge, beyond which lay what had been our camp

The Zulu war. Lord Chelmsfords retreat from Isandhlwana the
Lord Chelmsford surveying the damage after the Battle of Isandlwana. The battlefield strewn with corpses is in the foreground, Isandhlawana Hill is in the distance, as are the Zulu impi (warriors)

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Soldiers and natives fighting

Earths Crust
Cross-section of the solid crust of planet Earth Date: 1879

The Zulu Wars. Zulu method of advancing to the attack
Large war party of Zulus with shields and spears held in front of them, including one with a rifle, running into battle

Queen Victoria travelling over the Tay bridge
Queen Victoria crossing the Tay Bridge, Dundee. Later that year the Tay bridge collapsed while a train was crossing resulting in the deaths of 75 people

Ripley Castle / Yorks / 1879
Ripley Castle, Yorkshire Date: 1879

Albert Einstein 1921
ALBERT EINSTEIN German physicist in 1921

Cartoon / Zulu War / Punch
A LESSON Punch comment on the British defeat; the lesson - despise not your enemy

Zulu War Britannia 1879
British Imperialism symbolically represented at the time of the Zulu War

Gabriel Masselin, Waiter
Gabriel Masselin served as a waiter at the Grand-Vefour, Paris, for over thirty years. Date: 1879

Trotsky in 1920
LEON TROTSKY Russian statesman, haranguing soldiers in 1920

Officer of Royal Regiment of Artillery (1879) in undress uniform with sword and undress sabretache. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

American Indians. Sitting Bull addressing a meeting of brave
Sitting was an inspirational Sioux Chief, who together with Crazy Horse, defeated Custer and tried to prevent the American Indians being forced into reservations

Colonel Redvers Buller at Inhlobane, Zulu War, 1879
Illustration showing Colonel (later General) Sir Redvers Henry Buller (1839-1908) (centre, on horse) rescuing Captain D Arcy during a skirmish with Zulu warriors on Inhlobane Mountain, 1879

Frances Ridley Havergal
FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL writer, at age 9

Zulu / Surrender 1879
The end of the Zulu War - the surrender of native chiefs to Sir G. Wolseley. They sit together on the plains and hold a peace conference

Astor as 1st Woman Mp
NANCY, LADY ASTOR Vicountess Astor, standing between Lord Balfour and Lloyd George, becomes the first woman MP, 1919

Claire Clairmont
CLAIRE CLAIRMONT stepdaughter of William Godwin, and mother of Byrons daughter Allegra

James Clerk Maxwell
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL physicist

Kimbolton Castle / 1879
Kimbolton Castle, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

The Zulu war. Sir Garnet Wolseleys camp at Ulundi. Zulus co
Following the Zulu defeat at Ulundi, Zulu capital and place of their ancestors, Garnet Wolseley took command of the British army from Lord Chelmsford

Ireland / Dunluce Castle
Ireland/Dunluce Castle

Afghan Futtehabad 1879
At the battle of Futtehabad during the Afghan War, Lieutenant Hamilton of the Guide Corps is awarded the Victoria Cross for his brave cavalry charge

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"1879: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1879, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. From political upheavals to architectural marvels, this year was truly one for the books. One notable figure who emerged during this time was Leon Trotsky. In 1920, he rose to prominence as a key leader in the Russian Revolution, shaping the course of history with his revolutionary ideals. Meanwhile, in the realm of sports, Aston Villa FC made its debut. This iconic football club would go on to become one of England's most successful teams and etch their name into sporting folklore. Amidst these triumphs stood four majestic structures - the Eddystone Lighthouses. These beacons guided countless ships through treacherous waters and symbolized mankind's unwavering determination to conquer nature's challenges. On a more spiritual note, Bernadette experienced an apparition captured anonymously in a photograph. This ethereal encounter sparked awe and wonder among believers worldwide. Across continents, Wall Street became synonymous with financial prowess as bulls and bears battled it out in William H. Beard's allegorical painting titled "Bulls and Bears in the Market. " This artwork depicted both hope and despair within America's bustling economic landscape. The Zulu War at Rorke’s Drift showcased bravery against all odds as British soldiers defended their position against overwhelming enemy forces – a testament to human resilience even amidst chaos. Closer to home shores stood Lumley Castle – an architectural gem that has stood tall since 1879 – reminding us of our rich heritage preserved through time. In Ireland’s County Mayo came another mystical occurrence known as the Apparition at Knock. The faithful flocked there seeking solace from divine intervention while witnessing something beyond comprehension. Not forgetting technological advancements; Eddystone Lighthouse underwent significant development from its humble wooden structure in 1696 to its modern form in 1879.