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1816 Collection

"1816: A Year of Battles, Rafts, and Literary Brilliance" In 1816, the echoes of the Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 still reverberated through history

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1816 Collection: Shadow Puppet Show, The Rabbit on the Wall
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1816 Collection: Battle of the Pyrenees, 1813
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1816 Collection: Medusa Raft - 1
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1816 Collection: Jc Ryle / Anon Photo 1888
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1816 Collection: View of the River Wye and Old Wye Bridge at Chepstow
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1816 Collection: ALEUT HUNTER, 1816. An Aleut hunter wearing a wooden peaked hat, in the Bering Sea
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1816 Collection: Large classroom, Harrow School
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1816 Collection: Charlotte Bronte / Author
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1816 Collection: Anne, Lady Byron (Anon)
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1816 Collection: Sir Francis Ronalds
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1816 Collection: Ernst Werner Von Siemens
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1816 Collection: Cologny / Villa Diodati 6 /
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1816 Collection: LUDDITES
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1816 Collection: Richard Trevithick
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1816 Collection: Plan and elevation of Stonehenge, Wiltshire
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1816 Collection: Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
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1816 Collection: Map of the village of Brooklyn, New York, in 1816
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1816 Collection: Lancaster County Asylum, Quernmore Road, Lancaster
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1816 Collection: Dorothy Jordan / Romney
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1816 Collection: Talking on St Helena
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1816 Collection: Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec, French physician
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1816 Collection: Warthog Phacochoerus africanus and South American
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1816 Collection: George Hardinge
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1816 Collection: FORTUNY, Francisco (19th century)
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1816 Collection: Richard Watson - 1
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1816 Collection: BICYCLING: DRAISINE, 1816. The Draisine, or Pedestrian Curricle, devised, 1816
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1816 Collection: El Santuario de Chimayo, built in 1816, Chimayo, New Mexico, United States of America
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1816 Collection: Edme Pajot, Caricature
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1816 Collection: Augustus Leopold Egg
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1816 Collection: Scottish Soldier 1816
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1816 Collection: Jane Lewson (116)
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1816 Collection: Rossini Balestrieri
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1816 Collection: DRESSMAKERs BILL C1816
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1816 Collection: Charlotte Bronte / Brock
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1816 Collection: Francisco de Goya, El celebre Fernando del Toro, barilarguero, obligando a la fiera
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1816 Collection: City View of Ancient Sparta Greece 1816 Date: 1816
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1816 Collection: SPINNING STREET DOG
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1816 Collection: Ripe fruit, segment, stone, of the Madeleine peach, Amydalus persica
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1816 Collection: Globe artichoke in full bloom, Cynara cardunculus. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a
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1816 Collection: French women visting the Cossack bivouac in Paris, 1814
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1816 Collection: Knight with the naval decoration of the Cruz de Distincion
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1816 Collection: Tenantry Column, Alnwick, Northumberland
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1816 Collection: LAWYERS ARRESTED
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1816 Collection: BONNAIRE DEGRADED
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1816 Collection: FRENCH OFFICERS IN TEXAS
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1816 Collection: VISITING FRENCH MORGUE
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1816 Collection: Capitaine Andriel fires his gun in salute as he passes the Palais des Tuileries, Paris
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1816 Collection: First Master's House at Harrow School. Date: 1816


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"1816: A Year of Battles, Rafts, and Literary Brilliance" In 1816, the echoes of the Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 still reverberated through history. The brave soldiers who fought for their nations left an indelible mark on the world. Meanwhile, a haunting tale unfolded as survivors from the Medusa Raft-1 shared their harrowing experiences. Their resilience in the face of adversity inspired generations to come. At Harrow School's large classroom, young minds were shaped and nurtured. Among them was Jc Ryle, whose brilliance would later shine through his writings that captivated readers worldwide. An anonymous photo taken in 1888 immortalized this significant moment. The breathtaking view of the River Wye and Old Wye Bridge at Chepstow painted a picturesque scene that transported viewers back to 1816. It served as a reminder of nature's beauty amidst turbulent times. On distant shores, an Aleut hunter donned a wooden peaked hat while navigating the treacherous Bering Sea. Louis Choris' watercolor captured both his strength and vulnerability—a testament to human adaptability even in harsh environments. Literary genius Charlotte Bronte emerged during this era with her captivating stories that continue to enthrall readers today. Her words transcended time and touched hearts across generations. Anne, Lady Byron remained enigmatic—an anonymous figure shrouded in mystery yet forever linked to Lord Byron himself. Her story fascinated historians who sought answers about her life behind closed doors. Scientific advancements also marked this year—Sir Francis Ronalds pioneered electrical telegraphy while Ernst Werner Von Siemens laid foundations for future technological breakthroughs that would shape our modern world. In Cologny's Villa Diodati 6, renowned thinkers gathered under one roof—exchanging ideas that challenged societal norms and sparked intellectual revolutions far beyond their time.