1879 Collection (page 22)

Robert Crawshay
ROBERT CRAWSHAY of Cyfarthfa, Welsh industrialist Date: 1817 - 1879

John Crossley
JOHN CROSSLEY Education pioneer and philanthropist. Date: 1812 - 1879

Thomas Couture
THOMAS COUTURE French artist Date: 1815 - 1879

Sir Anthony Cleasby
SIR ANTHONY CLEASBY Judge Date: 1804 - 1879

Cham, Artist
CHAM (nom de plume of Comte Amedee de Noe) French artist, one of the greatest of all caricaturists. Date: 1819 - 1879

John Bedford, Churchman
JOHN BEDFORD Methodist churchman, President of the Wesleyan Conference 1867. Date: 1810 - 1879

Edward Backhouse
EDWARD BACKHOUSE Quaker historian, whose otherwise excellent work glosses over the early and somewhat disreputable history of the Society of Friends. Date: 1808 - 1879

Stately home in Snow 3
A country house in winter - Canonbury Park, Hertfordshire. Date: 1879

William Lloyd Garrison
WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON American journalist and reformer; became leader of radical abolitionists Date: 1805 - 1879

Sir Rowland Hill
SIR ROWLAND HILL, the postal reformers statue outside the former General Post Office in St Martins le Grande, with the dome of St Pauls Cathedral in the background. Date: 1795 - 1879

Penrhyn Castle 1879
Penrhyn Castle Date: 1879

Taymouth Castle 1879
Taymouth Castle, Perth Date: 1879

Hannover / Otterhound
WELCOME Otterhound dog owned by Schmidt, Pramierlieutenant Date: 1879

Patient and Mother / 1879
The Convalescent : the sick daughter and her weary watcher Date: 1879

Keele Hall / Staffs / 1879
Keele Hall, Staffordshire Date: 1879

KNOLE / KENT / 1879
Knole, Kent Date: 1879

1879 / Afghan Accident
Members of the Royal Horse Artillery have an accident while attempting to manoeuvre along the narrow road over the Lundi Kotul Pass in the Kyber. Date: 1879

Mark Hambourg / Vfair 1908
MARK HAMBOURG Russian-born pianist standing by his piano Date: 1879 - 1960

Ednaston Lodge / 1879
Ednaston Lodge, Derbyshire Date: 1879

Broughton Castle / Oxon
Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire Date: 1879

Arundel Castle / 1879
Arundel Castle, Sussex Date: 1879

Espartero (Castan)
BALDOMERO ESPARTERO Spanish soldier and statesman Date: 1792 - 1879

Alfred Garrod
ALFRED HENRY GARROD physiologist, anatomist Date: 1846 - 1879

W Hepworth Dixon Caric
WILLIAM HEPWORTH DIXON historian and traveller Date: 1821 - 1879

Will Hepworth Dixon
WILLIAM HEPWORTH DIXON historian and traveller Date: 1821 - 1879

Montagu Williams
MONTAGU STEPHEN WILLIAMS Soldier and barrister Date: 1835 - 1892

Viollet-Le-Duc / Nadar
EUGENE-EMMANUEL VIOLLET-LE-DUC French architect, a leader of the Gothic revival in France Date: 1814 - 1879

Aug. Ambroise Tardieu
AUG. AMBROISE TARDIEU French medical Date: 1818 - 1879

Trafalgar House / 1879
Trafalgar House, near Salisbury, Wiltshire: recently used as the location for Barton Park in a film of Jane Austens novel, Sense and Sensibility Date: 1879

Ernest Renan / Vfair 1879
ERNEST RENAN French philosopher, philologist and historian, specialising in religious subjects Date: 1823 - 1892

F Poulbot / Montmartre
FRANCISQUE POULBOT French artists home in Montmartre, Paris Date: 1879 - 1946

Comte De Macmahon
Marie-Edme-Patrice-Maurice COMTE DE MACMAHON French soldier and politician; President of France (1873-79) Date: 1808 - 1893

Joseph Hooker / Us Army
JOSEPH HOOKER Fighting Joe. U.S. army officer. Date: 1814 - 1879

Sir Rowland Hill / Anon En
SIR ROWLAND HILL English postal reformer Date: 1795 - 1879

Sir Rowland Hill / Iln
SIR ROWLAND HILL English postal reformer Date: 1795 - 1879

William Hepworth Dixon
WILLIAM HEPWORTH DIXON English journalist and historian, Editor of The Athenaeum Date: 1821 - 1879

Paul Granier de Cassagnac
PAUL GRANIER DE CASSAGNAC French journalist, politician and noted duellist Date: 1843 - 1904

Isaac Butt / Vanity Fair
ISaC BUTT Irish lawyer and nationalist leader Date: 1813 - 1879

Lantern / Zulu / Cetewayo
CETEWAYO or CETSHWAYO Zulu king (1873-79) in 1879, the year he was captured by the British

De Long / Ice Breaks Up
George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Watching the ice break up. Date: 24 July 1879

De Long / Bedding Down
George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. The midnight sun - bedding down for the night. Date: 1879 - 81

De Long / Meeting Eskimos
George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. The midnight sun - meeting with Netchillir eskimos. Date: 1879 - 81

De Long / Hayes River Camp
George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Scene on Hayes River, Big Bend. Date: 19 May 1879

De Long / Sledging Downhil
George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Running the sledges downhill. Date: 1879 - 81

Siemens Electric Train
People enjoying a ride on the worlds first electric train invented by Siemens and Halske, exhibited in Berlin 1879

Vision Site, Knock
Pilgrims pray at the gable end of the church, where the alleged manifestation of religious figures was seen Date: 1879

Joseph Hooker (Chappel)
JOSEPH HOOKER U.S. military Date: 1814 - 1879

W Hepworth Dixon Photo
WILLIAM HEPWORTH DIXON historian and traveller Date: 1821 - 1879

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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.