1846 Collection (page 7)

ISRAEL ACRE
General view of the town. Date: 1846

Royal Botanic Gardens, Conservatory 1846
The first flower show at the Royal Botanic Society Gardens, in the inner circle of the Regents Park, London. Date: 1846

Convict Ship at Woolwich 1846
Convict Ship, docked at Woolwich in London and capable of holding 600 men. Date: 1846

Onboard the prison ship The Warrior
Interior of the convict ship The Warrior in Woolwich, London. Date: 1846

Thames Regatta, Passing Hammersmith Bridge 1946
Rowing boats passing Hammersmith bridge. Date: 1846

Thames Regatta, The Struggle 1846
Thames Regatta, London. Date: 1846

Harbour of Dover from the Western heights 1846
Western Heights view, looking over the port. Date: 1846

Opening of Canterbury and Ramsgate railway 1846
Departure of the first train from Canterbury. Date: February 1846

Chatsworth House - Conservatory 1846
Scene in the southern palm aisle. Date: 1846

New sorting-room at General Post Office 1846
New Inland department of the General Post Office in St. Martins-le-Grand in London. Date: 1846

WILSON BARRETT actor as Wilfred Denver in The silver king Date: 1846 - 1904

BRIGHTON VIADUCT
This dramatically sweeping viaduct carries the Brighton, Lewes and Hastings Railway eastwards from Brighton. Date: 1846

Blackwall, Thames Steamer 1846
The Railway Pier, Blackwall, viewed from the Thames. A paddle steamer, several sailing vessels and a rowing boat are seen on the water. Date: 1846

H. M Dreadnought off Greenwich 1846
The Seamens Hospital-ship Dreadnought, off Greenwich. Date: 1846

TEMPERANCE MEETING 1846
A scene at the World Temperance Convention, held at the Covent Garden Theatre, London. Date: 1846

Reinagles Leviathan 1846
Reinagles pneumatic engine, the Leviathan. Date: 1846

WASSAIL BOWL / CHRISTMAS
Gloucestershire Wassail bowl, ornamented with laurel, mistletoe & ribbons. The large bowl was made from the wood of apple trees. Date: 1846

Costume La Mode 1846
Pink dress: four scallop edged flounces, tight fitting sleeves with volans & worn with a net pelerine. Hair: covers the ears. Green dress: worn with a shawl & bonnet. Date: 1846

LAMBING 1846
Lambing in March. Date: 1846

Northern Strike 1846
Strikers in Liverpool in a picket line to prevent strike- breakers. Date: 1846

Hyde Park Steamed Up
HYDE PARK AS IT WILL BE Londons Park is invaded by steam-powered vehicles Date: 1846

CRUIKSHANK - SOCIETY
An Outline of Society in Our Own Times Date: 1846

Corn Law Debate 1846
A scene from the great Corn Law debate in the House of Commons. Date: 1846

Westminster election 1846
The Westminster election, where Free Trade is the main issue Date: 1846

SERVANTS HALL / FOOD
A scene in the Servants Hall - a Footman complains to the master of the house about the quality of the food provided Date: 1846

MUSIC / CHAMBER / QUARTET
QUARTET A string quartet at the Musical Union. Date: 1846

Greenwich Fair 1846
Greenwich Fair - jolly holidaymakers making the most of it at the Upper Park Gate Date: 1846

PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE
Office of the Privy Council, Whitehall, designed by Sir Charles Barry Date: 1846

COMMUNITY / CHARITY
Distributing the Queens Bounty to selected deserving poor, on New Years Day Date: 1846

Tremletts Fender and Life Preserver 1846
Early lifebuoy by Tremlett. Date: 1846

John Ainslies tile machine 1846
John Ainslies tile machine. Date: 1846

Cartoon, The Deaf Postilion, A Political Parody, after George Cruikshank, satirising Free Trade. Date: 1846

Reform Club, Library 1846
Interior of the Library Date: 1846

Provident Retreat, Abbots Langley
Opening of the booksellers Provident Retreat, Abbots Langley. Date: 1846

Whittingtons Almhouses
Whittingtons Almshouses, Highgate. Date: 1846

OXFORD V CAMBRIDGE 1846
The Race. Date: 1846

Hindu men at mealtime, India
Hindu men at mealtime, served by their womenfolk who are not permitted to eat with them. Date: 1846

Portrait of A. A. Chizhov, c. 1846. Creator: Hampeln, Carl, von (1794-after 1880)
Portrait of A.A. Chizhov, c. 1846. Private Collection

Luther (Luder) von Braunschweig, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, 1846. Creator: Menzel
Luther (Luder) von Braunschweig, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, 1846. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Siegfried von Feuchtwangen, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, 1846. Creator: Menzel
Siegfried von Feuchtwangen, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, 1846. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of the Soprano Jenny Lind (1820-1887), 1846. Creator: Magnus, Eduard (1799-1872)
Portrait of the Soprano Jenny Lind (1820-1887), 1846. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Bullfight in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid 1846 oil by Pharamond Blanchard

Raphael and the Bakers Daughter, 1846. Found in the Collection of Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio

Vasily Petrovich Zubkov (1799-1862), 1846. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Orianda Palace in the Crimea. Crimean Museum, Beneath the Temple Pavillion in the Centre of the Palace Complex, 1846. Private Collection

The Orianda Palace in the Crimea. Interior Perspective of the Great Hall, 1846. Private Collection

The Orianda Palace in the Crimea. Perspective View of the Grand Pool to the North of the Imperial Garden Court, 1846. Private Collection

The Orianda Palace in the Crimea, 1846. Private Collection

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In the year 1846, a myriad of significant events and milestones unfolded across various realms. Swindon Works Map, dating back to the 1940s, offers a glimpse into the industrial prowess that would later shape this town's identity. Meanwhile, Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley revolutionized festive greetings with their creation of the First Christmas Card. Medical history was forever altered in 1846 when anesthesia made its debut in surgery, alleviating patients' pain and transforming the field. The Battle of Sobraon marked a pivotal moment in military history as it concluded the First Anglo-Sikh War. Bridges on the Tyne showcased architectural marvels while Lancaster Castle Station became an emblem of progress within transportation networks. David Hume, renowned Scottish philosopher, continued to shape intellectual discourse during this era. The Earl of Clarendon graced Vanity Fair's pages as Spy captured his essence through artistry. In Kingston-Upon-Thames, Shrove Tuesday Football Match brought communities together for spirited competition and camaraderie. Artistic endeavors thrived with Josef Kriehuber immortalizing Franz Schubert through his portrait; a testament to timeless talent even years after Schubert's passing in 1828. Lastly, Lear / Nonsense / Tring reflected upon literary creativity that pushed boundaries and challenged conventional norms. Amidst these diverse happenings throughout 1846 emerged Warwick County Mental Hospital in Hatton, Warwickshire - an institution dedicated to providing care for those facing mental health challenges. This snapshot encapsulates just some facets of what transpired during this transformative year; each event contributing its unique thread to humanity's tapestry woven by time itself.