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1830 Collection

In the year 1830, a whirlwind of events and innovations shaped the world as we know it today

Background image1830 Collection: Hegel & Napoleon

Hegel & Napoleon
GEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher depicted on the occasion of his encounter with the emperor Napoleon at Jena, 1806

Background image1830 Collection: Stephensons Rocket 1829

Stephensons Rocket 1829
Stephensons Rocket, coloured historical artwork. Stephensons Steam Locomotive, patented in 1829, competed in trials held by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company at Rainhill

Background image1830 Collection: Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson
EMILY DICKINSON American writer

Background image1830 Collection: Licensed Victuallers Asylum

Licensed Victuallers Asylum
View of the The Licensed Victuallers National Asylum (now Caroline Gardens) in 1830, an extensive almshouse estate off Old Kent Road at Asylum Road, opened in 1827

Background image1830 Collection: Native US Lacrosse Game

Native US Lacrosse Game
A large crowd of Native Americans play lacrosse

Background image1830 Collection: St Austell, Cornwall

St Austell, Cornwall
Street scene in Saint Austell, Cornwall, with the church tower rising above the other buildings

Background image1830 Collection: Poster advertising the publication of Les Miserables

Poster advertising the publication of Les Miserables
CHT179972 Poster advertising the publication of Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1886 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Background image1830 Collection: SUSPENSION BRIDGE, 1830. The first railway suspension bridge, built over the River

SUSPENSION BRIDGE, 1830. The first railway suspension bridge, built over the River Tees near Stockton, England, 1830. Engraving, English, 19th century

Background image1830 Collection: KATSUSHIKA: GREAT WAVE. Men in boats among large waves, off shore of Kanagawa

KATSUSHIKA: GREAT WAVE. Men in boats among large waves, off shore of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji in the background. Color woodcut by Hokusai Katsushika, c1830

Background image1830 Collection: Pont Des Arts / Paris

Pont Des Arts / Paris
View of this footbridge near the Louvre from the Pont Royal. Named the Passarelle des Arts in 1804 because the Louvre was at that time known as the Palais des Arts

Background image1830 Collection: Lawyers and Client

Lawyers and Client
A gentleman goes to law and is assisted by two lawyers who empty his pockets and strip him of his possessions

Background image1830 Collection: George Iv / Players / 42 / 50

George Iv / Players / 42 / 50
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND In ceremonial military dress

Background image1830 Collection: Christina Rossetti / 1866

Christina Rossetti / 1866
CHRISTINA ROSSETTI English poet

Background image1830 Collection: Drummer Boy / Grenadier

Drummer Boy / Grenadier
Drummer boy of the Grenadier Guards

Background image1830 Collection: Rail / Chat Moss / 1831

Rail / Chat Moss / 1831
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY The railway crosses the Chat Moss peat bog, a major feat of civil engineering on the part of George Stephenson

Background image1830 Collection: MALAGA

MALAGA
The port of Malaga, in Andalucia, is dominated by its 16th century cathedral

Background image1830 Collection: Typical Scene in Pub

Typical Scene in Pub
A typical pub scene - one drunk gets aggressive, another over-cheerful; young children purchase drink and old women gossip... and the landlord pours

Background image1830 Collection: England / Hedingham Castle

England / Hedingham Castle
One of the best preserved Norman keeps in England, Hedingham Castle was built by the de Veres, the Earls of Oxford, in 1140

Background image1830 Collection: Alfred Waterhouse

Alfred Waterhouse
ALFRED WATERHOUSE English architect; champion of Gothic revival

Background image1830 Collection: Hegel / Schlesinger

Hegel / Schlesinger
GEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher

Background image1830 Collection: Hairdresser on Stilts

Hairdresser on Stilts
Il faut souffrir pour etre belle - one must suffer to be beautiful

Background image1830 Collection: England / Torquay

England / Torquay
Torquay, Devonshire

Background image1830 Collection: Racial / Osage Chief C1830

Racial / Osage Chief C1830
Osage chief carrying a pipe and a tomahawk

Background image1830 Collection: Eyre Massey Shaw / 1890

Eyre Massey Shaw / 1890
Sir EYRE MASSEY SHAW Leader of fire brigades and author on the techniques and technicalities of fighting fires

Background image1830 Collection: WINDMILL

WINDMILL

Background image1830 Collection: Robert Peel(E) / Lawrence

Robert Peel(E) / Lawrence
SIR ROBERT PEEL (ELDER) Calico Manufacturer, father of Robert Peel the politician

Background image1830 Collection: Vision, Rue Du Bac

Vision, Rue Du Bac
The Virgin Mary as seen by novice Catherine Laboure in the chapel at the rue du Bac, inspiring the Miraculous Medal which has become a worldwide Catholic cult

Background image1830 Collection: Paris, France - City Map

Paris, France - City Map Date: 1830

Background image1830 Collection: PRUSSIAN SOLDIER, 1830. Captain of the Hussar Regiment of the Prussian Guards. German lithograph

PRUSSIAN SOLDIER, 1830. Captain of the Hussar Regiment of the Prussian Guards. German lithograph, 1830

Background image1830 Collection: Bone-Shaker Bike C1830

Bone-Shaker Bike C1830
It has pedals, but no chain, and no pneumatic tyres - hard work to propel, and hard on the seat... Date: circa 1830

Background image1830 Collection: Crime / Resurrectionists

Crime / Resurrectionists
Robbing graveyards for corpses which will be sold to medical schools for purposes of anatomy

Background image1830 Collection: POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hale s

POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hale s
POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hales Poems for Our Children, Boston, Massachusetts, 1830, in which her poem, Mary Had a Little Lamb, was first printed

Background image1830 Collection: Harriet Hosmer

Harriet Hosmer
HARRIET HOSMER American sculptor with her autograph Date: 1830 - 1908

Background image1830 Collection: SEQUOYA (1770?-1843). Native American scholar, with his printed Cherokee alphabet

SEQUOYA (1770?-1843). Native American scholar, with his printed Cherokee alphabet. Painting by Henry Inmam, after a painting by Charles Bird King, c1830

Background image1830 Collection: Thomas Hardwicke, British naturalist C016 / 5003

Thomas Hardwicke, British naturalist C016 / 5003
Major-General Thomas Hardwicke (1755-1835), British naturalist. Hardwicke served in the army of the British East India Company from 1778 to 1823, becoming Major-General in 1819

Background image1830 Collection: Walking by steam, riding by steam, flying by steam

Walking by steam, riding by steam, flying by steam
Shortshanks: Locomotion: Walking by steam, riding by steam, flying by steam. Coloured engraving circa 1830. Date: circa 1830

Background image1830 Collection: PHILADELPHIA: GRAYs FERRY. Grays Ferry on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA: GRAYs FERRY. Grays Ferry on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, c1830

Background image1830 Collection: BEST FRIEND OF CHARLESTON. First locomotive built in the United States, 1830

BEST FRIEND OF CHARLESTON. First locomotive built in the United States, 1830, for regular service: contemporary colored engraving

Background image1830 Collection: Radcliffe Camera, Oxford

Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, a part of the Bodleian Library. Date: circa 1830

Background image1830 Collection: Maid Washes Ladys Feet

Maid Washes Ladys Feet
A maid dries her mistresss feet after washing them

Background image1830 Collection: King George Iv / 1828

King George Iv / 1828
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Head & shoulders, full face, wearing a coat with a fur collar

Background image1830 Collection: 3rd Marq / Salisbury / Russe

3rd Marq / Salisbury / Russe
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne- Cecil, third marquis of SALISBURY statesman, prime minister, not very keen on democracy

Background image1830 Collection: George Iv / 1795 Cartoon

George Iv / 1795 Cartoon
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Thoughts on Matrimony George IV considers potential marriage partners

Background image1830 Collection: Dinas Bran Ruins / 1830

Dinas Bran Ruins / 1830
Ruins of Dinas Bran Castle, Denbighshire

Background image1830 Collection: Racial / Osage Warriors

Racial / Osage Warriors
Three Osage warriors

Background image1830 Collection: Tunbridge Wells Pantiles

Tunbridge Wells Pantiles
The Pantiles - known at this time as The Parade - at Tunbridge Wells, a popular spa where visitors came to drink the waters

Background image1830 Collection: Old & New Pipes / Heath

Old & New Pipes / Heath
The old way of smoking a pipe & the new way: an upright Georgian gent smokes his long stemmed clay pipe while a semi-recumbent Regency fop, puffs away on his hookah

Background image1830 Collection: Chamberpot Emptied

Chamberpot Emptied
Just in Time ! To empty the chamberpot out of the bedroom window is socially acceptable, but to do so on the head of a gentleman caller shows lack of consideration



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In the year 1830, a whirlwind of events and innovations shaped the world as we know it today. It was a time when great minds like Hegel and Napoleon left their mark on history, while remarkable achievements in various fields captivated the imagination of people worldwide. Just a year prior, in 1829, Stephenson's Rocket had revolutionized transportation with its groundbreaking design. This steam locomotive paved the way for future advancements in railway systems that would connect nations and transform travel forever. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, an enigmatic poet named Emily Dickinson was born. Little did anyone know at the time that her profound words would resonate through generations and establish her as one of America's greatest literary figures. Back in Britain, engineers were pushing boundaries once again by constructing the first railway suspension bridge over the River Dee. This feat of engineering showcased mankind's ability to conquer nature's obstacles and further expand transportation networks. Sports enthusiasts witnessed another significant event during this era – Native Americans playing lacrosse. The game not only entertained but also provided cultural insights into indigenous communities' traditions and values. As progress continued to surge forward, challenges arose too. In 1831, Chat Moss posed difficulties for rail construction due to its treacherous terrain. However, human ingenuity prevailed as engineers found innovative solutions to overcome these obstacles. Amidst all these developments came compassion for those less fortunate. The Licensed Victuallers Asylum was established to provide support for publicans who fell on hard times—a testament to society's growing awareness of social welfare issues. Literature lovers rejoiced when posters announced Victor Hugo's Les Misérables publication—an epic tale that continues to touch hearts even today with its themes of love, redemption, and revolution. Across continents in Paris stood Pont des Arts—a picturesque bridge where artists gathered inspiration from breathtaking views along the Seine River—evidence that beauty can be found even amidst bustling cities.