1808 Collection (page 3)

West view of the Old Church of St Martin s-in-the-Fields, pulled down in 1721
3636505 West view of the Old Church of St Martin s-in-the-Fields, pulled down in 1721, from a print published by J T Smith in 1808 (engraving) by English School

Narcissus by Thomas Stothard. 1808

Lady in Court dress worn on His Majestys birthday (King George III), 4 June 1808. 1808

Four women in French and German costume. Date: 1808-1809

Allee des Orangers et terrasse des Feuillants en 1808 (engraving)
963295 Allee des Orangers et terrasse des Feuillants en 1808 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allee des Orangers et terrasse des Feuillants en 1808)

PYNE - MAIL COACH
THE ROYAL MAIL Our letters are carried across the country by mail coach - this one plies between London and Worcester, carrying pass- -engers as well as mail. Date: 1808

Insurrectionists active in Madrid against occupying French forces: The people of Madrid rise against the French occupiers of their city, but the insur- -rection is brutally quashed

Models of Ships in the Naval Gallery at the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1610642 Models of Ships in the Naval Gallery at the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Westminster Hall, from a view published by J T Smith, 1808 (engraving)
3636631 Westminster Hall, from a view published by J T Smith, 1808 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Hall, from a view published by J T Smith)

The Pay Hall, Bank of England, 1808 (litho)
5227005 The Pay Hall, Bank of England, 1808 (litho) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C. (1762-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pay Hall, Bank of England, 1808)

Le theatre de la Gaite, boulevard du Temple, fonde en 1780 par Nicolet reconstruit en 1808, incendie en 1835
6005471 Le theatre de la Gaite, boulevard du Temple, fonde en 1780 par Nicolet reconstruit en 1808, incendie en 1835, reedifie en fer, meme annee, par Bourla, architecte (engraving) by French School

Jacob Degens 1808 ornithopter with flap valves, in which the pilot stood on a rigid
2619143 Jacob Degens 1808 ornithopter with flap valves, in which the pilot stood on a rigid frame and worked the wings with a movable horizontal bar, from Les Merveilles de la Science

Wild Turkey, Male and Female, 1808-1814 (hand-coloured engraving)
991236 Wild Turkey, Male and Female, 1808-1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Peale, Titian Ramsey (1799-1885); 34.8x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Turkey)

Portrait of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge
990422 Portrait of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, bust length wearing the Star of the Garter, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Beechey

The Little Sanctuary, from a drawing by J T Smith, 1808 (engraving)
3636615 The Little Sanctuary, from a drawing by J T Smith, 1808 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Sanctuary, from a drawing by J T Smith, 1808)

Le Colombi-Hocco male, 1796-1808 (etched plate printed in colour and finished by hand)
986174 Le Colombi-Hocco male, 1796-1808 (etched plate printed in colour and finished by hand) by French School, (18th century); 32.5x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Colombi-Hocco male)

Le Grand Duc, Eagle-Owl, 1799-1808 (hand coloured engraving)
986081 Le Grand Duc, Eagle-Owl, 1799-1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Fessard, Claude (1740-after 1803); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Grand Duc, Eagle-Owl)

The Romance of the Brighton Road (engraving)
1604026 The Romance of the Brighton Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Brighton Road)

How the Old Actors dressed "Shakspere"(engraving)
1604023 How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere")

Nicobar Pigeon, 1799-1808 (colour engraving)
986110 Nicobar Pigeon, 1799-1808 (colour engraving) by Reinold, Jean Lebrecht (fl. 1790-1808); 54x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicobar Pigeon; Le Colombi-galline a camail)

The Fountain in the Green Park, 1808 (engraving)
3636707 The Fountain in the Green Park, 1808 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountain in the Green Park, 1808)

The Boulevard "Des Petits Spectacles", 1808 (colour litho)
2794419 The Boulevard " Des Petits Spectacles", 1808 (colour litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boulevard " Des Petits Spectacles")

Monteagle House, near St Saviours Church, Southwark, London (engraving)
602770 Monteagle House, near St Saviours Church, Southwark, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monteagle House, near St Saviours Church, Southwark)

The Mast House and Brunswick Dock at Blackwell, 1803 (aquatint)
GHL10435 The Mast House and Brunswick Dock at Blackwell, 1803 (aquatint) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); London Metropolitan Archives

Kings Bench Prison (engraving)
559097 Kings Bench Prison (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Bench Prison)

A Tiger and Tigress at the Exeter Change Menagerie in 1808, 1808 (oil on canvas)
824196 A Tiger and Tigress at the Exeter Change Menagerie in 1808, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 236.5x287

Wordsworths Cottage at Grasmere (engraving)
1602733 Wordsworths Cottage at Grasmere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wordsworths Cottage at Grasmere)

Henry-Edouard Manning (1808-1892) (b / w photo)
5219790 Henry-Edouard Manning (1808-1892) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry-Edouard Manning (1808-1892)

Marie-Edme-Patrice-Maurice Mac-Mahon (1808-1893) (b / w photo)
5219633 Marie-Edme-Patrice-Maurice Mac-Mahon (1808-1893) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Edme-Patrice-Maurice Mac-Mahon (1808-1893)

Napoleon III Emperor of the French (engraving)
1037164 Napoleon III Emperor of the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III Emperor of the French)

La rotonde du Temple en 1808; d apres une aqua-tinte publiee a Londres en 1809
963493 La rotonde du Temple en 1808; d apres une aqua-tinte publiee a Londres en 1809, communiquee par M A Bonnardot (engraving) by French School

1808, Time of Peninsular War (chromolitho)
958416 1808, Time of Peninsular War (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1808, Time of Peninsular War)

HMS Gore in Action With the French Brigs Palinure and Pilade
REA197354 HMS Gore in Action With the French Brigs Palinure and Pilade (oil on canvas) (see also 197355) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837)

Clusia rosea, Clusier a fleurs roses, 1808-1828 (stipple-engraved plate printed in
986420 Clusia rosea, Clusier a fleurs roses, 1808-1828 (stipple-engraved plate printed in colours and finished by hand) by Poiteau

At the battle of BAYLEN (Peninsula War) the French form a square, their last stand against the Spanish who utterly defeat them Date: 19 July 1808

At the battle of BAYLEN the French under Dupont are utterly defeated by the Spanish : here they are depicted making their last stand Date: 19 July 1808

ALEXEI KOLZOV Russian writer of the romantic era with his autograph Date: 1808 - 1842

SPAIN GOYA WAR C1808
That Is Not To Be Looked At: innocent victims amongst the Spanish population during the Peninsular War. Date: circa 1808

SPAIN GOYA WAR VULTURE
The Carnivorous Vulture: a satire on Napoleons arrival in Spain during the Peninsular War. Date: circa 1808

SLATE QUARRY / WALES
Lord Penryns slate quarry, near Bangor, North Wales. Date: 1808

NAPOLEON I & FDK THE GT NAPOLEON I & FDK THE GT
NAPOLEON I/SCENES While invading Prussia, he pays a respectful visit to the tomb of king Friedrich II (der Grosse) Date: circa 1808

FRENCH INFANTRY 1808
Two soldiers of the infanterie de ligne - a grenadier and a voltigeur (= light infantryman) Date: 1808

DEATHS DOOR
An old man enters Deaths door Date: 1808

Une femme surprise, 1808. Creator: Drolling, Martin (1752-1817)
Une femme surprise, 1808. Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Jean Nicolas Auguste Kreutzer (1778-1832), 1808. Private Collection

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"1808: A Year of Triumphs and Tragedies" Step back in time to the eventful year of 1808, where history unfolded with remarkable battles, cultural spectacles, and significant milestones. The Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 marked a turning point in the Peninsular War, as brave soldiers fought valiantly against all odds. Meanwhile, a captivating map reveals the vast territories once held by the Macedonian and Thracian Empire. Recruiting posters adorned city walls, enticing young men to join the prestigious 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons. The rhythmic beats of "Steady the Drums and Fifes" echoed through Astleys Amphitheatre, captivating audiences with thrilling performances. In this era dominated by war, riflemen from the renowned 95th Regiment played an instrumental role on battlefields during the Peninsular War. Renowned artist LEJEUNE captured these brave warriors in his masterpieces that immortalized their heroism for generations to come. Even amidst turbulent times, life carried on with its own unique charm. Gillray's whimsical depiction titled "Windy Weather" reminds us that humor prevailed even during challenging circumstances. In bustling London at Whitehall Palace around James II's reign, grandeur was evident at every turn. Beyond warfare and entertainment lies innovation - witness Scotland's architectural marvel: Bell Rock Lighthouse built between 1808-1810 stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity amidst treacherous seas. However, not all stories end happily; we mourned alongside our nation when Sir John Moore tragically lost his life fighting for what he believed in - forever remembered for his sacrifice. Amidst it all were everyday scenes like bargemen navigating rivers depicted by Pyne's artistry – reminding us that ordinary lives continued despite extraordinary events surrounding them. As we delve into historical records from this pivotal year filled with triumphs and tragedies, we gain a deeper understanding of the past.