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1830 1839 Collection

Step back in time to the years 1830-1839, a period marked by significant events and captivating changes

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Bronte Sisters by Patrick Branwell Bronte

Bronte Sisters by Patrick Branwell Bronte
circa 1834: English writers Anne, Emily and Charlotte Bronte. Original Artwork: Painting by their brother, Patrick Branwell Bronte who painted himself among his sisters

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Awful Changes

Awful Changes
A cartoon, published in 1830, 28 years before Darwins Origin Of Species, lampooning theories of evolution. Entitled Awful Changes, it depicts an Ichthyosaurus giving a lecture on a human skull

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Map of the world according to Strabo

Map of the world according to Strabo 63 B.C

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Caernarvon Bridges

Caernarvon Bridges
The Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and the Britannia Tubular Bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson, between mainland Wales and Anglesey. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Picken

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Sankey Viaduct

Sankey Viaduct
A view of Sankey Viaduct on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway line, 1831. Engraving by H. Pyall after T. Bury (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Vintage Map of the World

Vintage Map of the World
Vintage map of the world from 1837

Background image1830 1839 Collection: View Of Erie Canal

View Of Erie Canal
Several groups of people talk and walk along the Erie Canal, Lockport, New York, 1830s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Map of the British Empire in 1837

Map of the British Empire in 1837. At its height, the British Empire was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Antquie Map of Italy

Antquie Map of Italy
Vintage map of Italy from 1815

Background image1830 1839 Collection: The Lawn At The University Of Virginia

The Lawn At The University Of Virginia
Engraving shows the main lawn and quadrangle of the campus of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, circa 1830s

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Antique Map of Switzerland

Antique Map of Switzerland from 1898

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Antquie Map of Prussia

Antquie Map of Prussia
Vintage map of Prussia from 1837

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Historic map of Russia

Historic map of Russia
Illustration of a historic map of Russia

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Tunnel Pump

Tunnel Pump
1837: Pumps draining the Kilsby Tunnel of quick sand during construction of the London - Birmingham Railway. Original Artwork: Lithograph by J C Bourne after a drawing by the same

Background image1830 1839 Collection: The Great Western

The Great Western
The SS Great Western departs on her maiden voyage from Bristol to New York, 8th April 1838. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship was scrapped in 1856

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Antquie Map of Africa

Antquie Map of Africa
Vintage map of Africa from 1837

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Epsom Grand Stand

Epsom Grand Stand
Lord Jerseys champion racehorse Bay Middleton being led past the grandstand at Epsom after winning the Derby. Original Artwork: An engraving by R G Reeve after the painting by J Pollard

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Weller At The White hart

Weller At The White hart
Samuel Pickwick (right) meets Sam Weller (left) for the first time, at the White Hart Inn, in a scene from Charles Dickenss first novel The Pickwick Papers, published as a serial from 1836 to 1837

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Antwerp Cathedral

Antwerp Cathedral
1832: The Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame in Antwerp, Belgium. Original Artwork: Engraving by E K Proctor. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Two Oni (Demons), 1830-1839. Creator: Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849)

Two Oni (Demons), 1830-1839. Creator: Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849)
Two Oni (Demons), 1830-1839. Private Collection

Background image1830 1839 Collection: The Alamo

The Alamo
An engraving of the Alamo, a Franciscan mission in San Antonio, Texas, that was the scene of a seige during the Texan war for independence in 1836

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Map of old Italy

Map of old Italy
Vintage map of Italy

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Ruins Of The Alamo

Ruins Of The Alamo
An engraving of the ruins of the Alamo, a Franciscan mission in San Antonio, Texas, that was the scene of a seige during the Texan war for independence in 1836

Background image1830 1839 Collection: First Bank Of The United States

First Bank Of The United States
Engraving by Fenner Sears & Co. shows pedestrians on the street outside the First Bank of the United States which was Alexander Hamiltons brainchild

Background image1830 1839 Collection: The Philadelphia Stock Exchange

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Engraving by William Henry Bartlett shows pedestrian and horsecart traffic on the street in front of the Merchants Exchange Building, home of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Melbourne

Melbourne
1838: Melbourne, Australia, befire the gold rush which transformed the city and trebled the population. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Classroom

Classroom
An ordered French classrom with happy and attentive pupils. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Emily Bronte

Emily Bronte
circa 1835: English poet and author of Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte (1818 - 1848). Original Artwork: Painting by Charlotte Bronte. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: The Tower Of London, exterior view over River Thames

The Tower Of London, exterior view over River Thames
Illustration of a Great Britain, London, Tower, exterior view over River Thames

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Russia - Central Asia and Turkey

Russia - Central Asia and Turkey
Antique illustration of Russia - Central Asia and Turkey

Background image1830 1839 Collection: West Russia and Baltic provinces

West Russia and Baltic provinces

Background image1830 1839 Collection: European Russia

European Russia
Antique illustration of a European Russia

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Central Russia

Central Russia

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Amsterdam

Amsterdam
Antquie Map of Amsterdam

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Cobaea scandens (cup-and-saucer vine, cathedral bells, Mexican ivy, monastery bells)

Cobaea scandens (cup-and-saucer vine, cathedral bells, Mexican ivy, monastery bells)
Illustration of a Cobaea scandens (cup-and-saucer vine, cathedral bells, Mexican ivy, monastery bells)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Yale College

Yale College
Illustration of the exterior of Yale College in New Haven, Connecticut circa 1830. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Silk Mill

Silk Mill
Illustration of the Old Oil Mill at Florence, Massachusetts, occupied in 1834 by the New York and Northampton Silk Company. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Bacchus and Ariadne

Bacchus and Ariadne
An engraving of a scene of Bacchus and Ariadne after the painting by Titian circa 1830. Bacchus (Dionysus), God of wine, son of Jupiter (Zeus) and Semele. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: First American Locomotive

First American Locomotive
Illustration of the The Best Friend, also called The Best Friend of Charleston, was a pioneering locomotive built by the West Point Foundry in New York in 1830 for the South Carolina Railroad

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Chateau De Blois

Chateau De Blois
Chateau Blois in the Loire valley. The castle demonstrates the peaceful and successful combination of four architectural styles: medieval, gothic, renaissance and classical

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Dugald Stewart Monument and old city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Dugald Stewart Monument and old city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A view on the Dugald Stewart Monument, located on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Finished in 1831 and designed by architect William Henry Playfair

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Gold Cup Day

Gold Cup Day
1839: Owners and jockeys with their horses in front of the Grand Stand at Ascot on Gold Cup Day. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: L Ambigu Comique

L Ambigu Comique
The Theatre de l Ambigu Comique in Paris associated with composers Mehul, Auber, Donizetti, Berlioz, Adam and Ambroise Thomas. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Ducal Palace

Ducal Palace
circa 1830: Garden front of the Palace of the Duke of Orleans, Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Paris Church

Paris Church
circa 1835: Church of St Germain L Auxerrois in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Theatre Feydeau

Theatre Feydeau
15th April 1830: The Theatre Feydeau in Paris. Original Artwork: Engraving by Elizabeth Byrne after T T Bury. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: St Germain

St Germain
1833: The church of St Germain L Auxerrois in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1830 1839 Collection: Theatre Italien

Theatre Italien
1830: The Theatre Italien (Opera) in Paris, associated with composers Meyerbeer, Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)



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Step back in time to the years 1830-1839, a period marked by significant events and captivating changes. This era witnessed the rise of literary brilliance with the Bronte Sisters, as Patrick Branwell Bronte painted their iconic portraits. However, amidst this creative fervor, society experienced some awful changes. Infrastructure took center stage during these years, with notable landmarks like the Sankey Viaduct and Caernarvon Bridges reshaping landscapes and connecting communities. Meanwhile, maps became windows to exploration; Strabo's Map of the World offered a glimpse into ancient geography while an antique map showcased the vast British Empire in 1837. Transportation advancements were also on display: behold a vintage view of Erie Canal bustling with activity. As we journey through history, an antique map reveals Italy's intricate details while another showcases Switzerland's stunning topography. Finally, let us not forget Prussia's rich heritage depicted on yet another exquisite antiquie map. Education flourished during this time too - picture students strolling across The Lawn at the University of Virginia, where knowledge was nurtured within its hallowed halls. In summary, these glimpses into 1830-1839 encapsulate an era teeming with artistic expression from both pen and brush. It was a time when infrastructure transformed societies and maps opened doors to new worlds waiting to be explored. From canals to bridges and universities to empires – this decade left its indelible mark on history for all generations to admire.