1879 Collection (page 2)

Sandringham (Morris)
Sandringham House, Edward VIIs country home, seen from the gardens

Albert Einstein
ALBERT EINSTEIN German born physicist in 1920

England / Burton Agnes
BURTON AGNES HALL where the ghost of one of three sisters, killed by a robber, caused violent disturbance until her skull was brought into the house she loved

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Melvill and Coghill try to cut through Zulu lines

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

Albert Einstein
ALBERT EINSTEIN German Scientist

Cyprinus carpio, or Common Carp. Date: 1879

Lenin and Stalin sitting on a bench
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870 - 1924) and Josef Stalin (1879 - 1953), Communist Russian leaders, sitting on a bench. Date: circa 1920

Building the railroad to Bismarck, North Dakota, 1870s
Laying railroad track in winter across the Missouri River at Bismarck, North Dakota, 1879. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

D. H. Lawrence & Wife
D H LAWRENCE English novelist, with his German wife Frieda (1879 - 1956)

Hannover / Borzoi
FLOCK Dog owned by Max Hartenstein Date: 1879

ZULU WAR, 1879. The relief of Rorkes Drift, 23 January 1879. Wood engraving, English, 1879

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1879. The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads. American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1879, attacking the railroad trust formed by William Henry Vanderbilt (top), Cyrus W

Duchess of Connaught on her wedding day
Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia, Duchess of Connaught (1860-1917) on her wedding day, 13 March 1879 to Prince Arthur, third son of Queen Victoria

Zulu war. At Bay. The Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana), Janua
The last order we heard given was Fix bayonets, men, and die like English soldiers do, and so they did. Extract from a letter from a survivor

The Deck of the SS Gallia, 1879
Engraving showing the deck, funnel and masts of the Cunard Companys Steamship Gallia at sea, 1879. Launched earlier that year

The new coffee tavern at Bradford
Interior and exterior views of the new coffee tavern in Bradford, inaugurated by W. E Forster, M.P in 1879. The Coffee Tavern movement was a Victorian effort to get people out of pubs

Apparition at Knock
Apparitions of Mary, Joseph and John the Evangelist appear on the wall of the Catholic church in the village of Knock, County Mayo, Ireland : pilgrims continue to flock

ZULU WAR 1879
Colour Sergeant Booth of the 80th Regiment wins a Victoria Cross at Intombi River

Cartoon, Hot Pies! (Disraeli and Foreign Affairs)
Cartoon, Hot Pies! Disraeli (Conservative Prime Minister), Salisbury (Foreign Secretary) and two others sit on low stools like schoolboys

Perca fluviatilis, or European Perch, also known as Redfin Perch and English Perch. Date: 1879

Cetewayo (Cetshwayo), King of the Zulus, in captivity
Photograph of King Cetshwayo, taken after he was captured at the end of the Zulu wars

The outer boulevards, Snow, 1879, by Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro (1830- 1903). French painter. The outer boulevards, Snow, 1879. Marmottan Monet Museum. Paris. France

John Maclean, Scottish teacher and revolutionary socialist
John Maclean (1879-1923), Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary Marxist socialist. He was imprisoned for his opposition to the First World War, and lost his teaching post

Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas)
822685 Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 54.6x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Within the Seraglio. Fredrick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928)

Victoria Cross: Lieuts T Melvill and N J A Coghill, at Isandhlwana, 1879 (colour litho)
6019810 Victoria Cross: Lieuts T Melvill and N J A Coghill, at Isandhlwana, 1879 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieuts T Melvill and N J A Coghill)

Salmo fario, or Common Trout
Salmo fario (Salmo trutta morpha fario), or Common Trout, also known as Brown Trout. Date: 1879

Fire-escape patent, 1879 C024 / 3605
Fire-escape patent, 1879. Artwork of a fire escape device designed by Benjamin Oppenheimer. The parachute is attached by harness to the persons head while thick rubber soled shoes were worn to

La vague (The Wave ), 1879. Oil on canvas. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) French painter. Wave breaking on the shore. Seascape

Charcoal burners in Epping Forest, Essex, near London, England. The men and their families lived in the forest for the summer so that they could be on hand to attend the burning clamps whenever

CJ3 3198 Silver Dollar Saloon
Silver Dollar Saloon, leadville, Colorado. Matching its original exterior the interior is an instant reminder of real Wild West Saloons

Burghley House / Morris
Burghley House, Huntingdonshire Date: 1879

Young woman holding a baby, with sunflowers
A young woman holding a baby, looking at some sunflowers. first published 1879

Inside a tent on Mitcham Common, the home to two men, their wives, and fourteen children of various ages. Mr. George Smith, social reformer of Coalville, Leicester

SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923). French actress. Oil on canvas, 1879, by Georges Clairin

Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign
Sketches of four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone on his tour of Midlothian during a US-style campaign which saw the elderly statesman come out of the retirement to take the ultra-Tory

Bagshot House, Surrey, the residence of the duke & duchess of Connaught

Gypsy life inside a tent
Sketches of Gypsy life: inside a tent on Mitcham Common

The end of the Zulu wars
Mounted Infantry skirmishing with Zulus in a sketch by an ILN special artist. British troops wearing pith helmets and carrying rifles showing British soldiers on the higher ground

The Zulu war. Rorkes Drift, near the scene of the recent co
From a sketch by Major North Crealock, 95th Regiment, Assistant Military Secretary. Panoramic scene of the undulating country on the Zululand/ Natal border

Ruth St Denis / Jugend 08
RUTH ST DENIS (Ruth Dennis) American vaudeville dancer and choreographer doing a serpent dance (Schlangentanz)

Britannia and Cetewayo
Retribution : Britannia seizes the Zulu chief Cetewayo round the neck, in a landscape dominated by the dead bodies of both British soldiers and Zulus

The Zulu wars. Dabulamanzi, brother of King Cetewayo (Cetshw
Portrait of Dabulamanzi, with Zulu warriors behind him. Dabulamanzi was the leader of the Zulu army in their most famous victory against the British at Isandhlawana

Minister Von Roon
ALBRECHT THEODOR EMIL VON ROON Prussian soldier and politician successful in the wars of 1866 and 1870-1871

Lord Roberts 1900
FREDERICK SLEIGH 1st EARL ROBERTS British soldier riding his arab charger, Volonel, which he rode to Kandahar in 1879 during the Afghan conflict

Ravensworth Castle / 1879
Ravensworth Castle, County Durham

Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist, philosopher and author. Seen here in front of bookshelves

Internal anatomy
the nervous system of the spine

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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.