1813 Collection

WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Parsifal. Poster by Regg advertising the performances at the Zurich Opera (1913). Painting;

Battle of the Pyrenees, 1813. Watercolour by Richard Simkin. The 95th Rifles (now Rifle Brigade) Pyrenees, 1813. Associated with the Peninsular War (1808-1814). Date: 1813

Napoleonic / Leipzig Batt
NAPOLEONIC WARS Battle of Leipzig The charge of the Brandenburg Hussars Regiment overwhelms the French

Porter Rockwell / Cdv
ORRIN PORTER ROCKWELL American frontiersman, Utah pioneer and reputed Mormon Destroying Angel, photographed in June 1866

Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812
British and American ships engaged in the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wagner / Balestrieri
RICHARD WAGNER Composing his opera cycle, the Ring of the Nibelungen

Pride and Prejudice
Mr Darcy finds Elizabeth Bennet tolerable

Tecumseh, Native American chief of the Shawnee tribe
Tecumseh (Tecumtha, Tekamthi, 1768-1813), Native American Indian chief of the Shawnee tribe. He became the chief spokesman for the Indians of the Ohio Valley

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr Darcy at the Ball. Illustration by Hugh Thomson from the 1894 edition of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, originally published in 1813

Pride and Prejudice
Mr Darcy enters a room in which Elizabeth Bennet is seated at her writing desk

EVNT2A-00196
Oliver H. Perrys note proclaiming his Lake Erie victory: " We have met the enemy and they are ours." Woodcut with watercolor wash

AUSTEN: PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr. Darcy at the Ball. Illustration by Hugh Thomson from an 1894 edition of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

Ascent of Mr Sadler, Nottingham
The Ascent of Mr Sadler the celebrated British Aeronaut at Nottingham. 1 November 1813

Pride and Prejudice
Elizabeth Bennet refuses Mr Darcy

Pride and Prejudice
I have not an instant to lose says Elizabeth Bennet to Mr Darcy

Leipzig Battle Charge
NAPOLEONIC WARS Battle of Leipzig The charge of the Brandenburg Hussars Regiment overwhelms the French Date: 16 October 1813

Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen

Battle of Leipzig
BATTLE OF LEIPZIG - a delightful popular print of the decisive battle which ended Napoleons attempt to subdue Germany and forced him to retire across the Rhine

Soren Kierkegaard
SOREN aBYE KIERKEGaRD Danish philosopher

Verdi Last Photo
GIUSEPPE VERDI the Italian opera composer: the last photograph taken of him

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

Male Riding Dress 1813
Double-breasted cut-away coat worn open to reveal a white waistcoat with stand collar, shirt frill & white stock, leather breeches with falls, top boots, spurs & top hat

Giuseppe Verdi / Boldini
GIUSEPPE VERDI Italian composer

WAGNER
RICHARD WAGNER German musician, at age 70, with his wife Cosima

Yorkshire Farmhouse Int
A Yorkshire farmers wife makes oatcakes in her kitchen

Giuseppe Verdi Ackermann
GIUSEPPE VERDI Italian opera composer

Wilhelm Richard Wagner
WILHELM RICHARD WAGNER German composer

Wagner / German Mag
RICHARD WAGNER German composer

Map of St Marylebone, London
Map of St Marylebone, from a plan of London published by Richard Phillips. Date: 1813

AUSTEN: PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Mrs. Long and her nieces. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

Wordsworth / Old Rectory
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH English poets home from 1811 to 1813, The Old Rectory, which was demolished in the 1890s Date: 1770 - 1850

Churches / Brigstock / 1813
Brigstock Church, Northamptonshire. Date: 1813

BESSIERES, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1813). Marshal of the French Empire. Duke of Istria. He fought with Napoleon in the campaigns of Egypt, Spain and Russia

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. She wanted to compose her own feelings and to make herself agreeable to all. Elizabeth Bennet entertaining Mr. Darcy, his sister, and Mr. Bingley

Claude Bernard
CLAUDE BERNARD French physiologist who made important medical discoveries

AUSTEN: PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Mary Bennet entertaining the party at Netherfield. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

Battle of Gross-Gorschen
Battle of Gross-Goerschen - the German First Regiment of Guards in action against the French

Benjamin Rush / Sully
BENJAMIN RUSH American medical practitioner, signatory to the Declaration of Independence

Battle of Goldberg 1813
Prinz Carl von Mecklenburg at the battle of GOLDBERG

Battle Hanau Oct 1813
NAPOLEONIC WAR Battle of Hanau - the Bavarian cavalry charge the French Garde Imperiale

William Hedleys engine, 1813. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1259. Long held at Crag Head, Newcastle and photographed there in 1881

Triumphant Athlete, 1813. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Barts Hospital Gateway
The principal entrance Date: 1813

Sir Isaac Pitman
SIR ISaC PITMAN Inventor of a system of shorthand Date: 1813 - 1897

Indian Puppet Show for European Children
Kaut-pootlies, or Puppets exhibited by Native Jugglers, for the amusement of European children. (Plate 18 of 20). Date: 1813

Verdi Falstaff Paris
GIUSEPPE VERDI the Italian opera composer rehearsing Falstaff at Paris in 1894 Date: 1813-1901

Aa Parmentier / P Journal
ANTOINE-AUGUSTIN PARMENTIER Centenary celebration of the man who introduced the potato to France

Spencer House
facing Green Park Date: 1813

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In the year 1813, history witnessed a multitude of significant events and remarkable individuals. Renowned composer Richard Wagner was born during this time, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music with his compositions that would resonate for generations to come. On the battlefield, the Battle of the Pyrenees unfolded in 1813 as part of the Napoleonic Wars. This fierce conflict showcased both strategic brilliance and immense sacrifice as opposing forces clashed in a bid for supremacy. Meanwhile, another pivotal battle took place at Leipzig during this tumultuous period. The Leipzig Battle marked a turning point in Napoleon's reign, leading to his eventual downfall and reshaping European politics forever. Amidst these historical moments emerged figures like Porter Rockwell and Tecumseh. Porter Rockwell's Carte de Visite (CDV) captured his enigmatic persona while Tecumseh stood tall as a Native American chief representing resilience and leadership within the Shawnee tribe. Not confined solely to warfare or politics, cultural milestones also left their imprints on 1813. Jane Austen's timeless novel "Pride and Prejudice" was published during this era, captivating readers with its witty social commentary and unforgettable characters like Elizabeth Bennet who overheard Mr Darcy at a ball—an iconic scene etched into literary history. Beyond literature, adventurous spirits soared high as Mr Sadler ascended into Nottingham skies—a daring feat that pushed boundaries and expanded human horizons. As we reflect upon 1813 today through photographs like EVNT2A-00196 or delve into its diverse tapestry of stories such as Wagner's musical genius or battles fought on land and sea like Lake Erie during the War of 1812, we are reminded that each moment holds significance in shaping our collective narrative.