1851 Collection (page 49)

Geological Museum
After starting life in 1835 in Whitehall, the Museum of Practical Geology moves to these premises in Jermyn Street in 1851, and finally to South Kensington in 1935

Sir Oliver Lodge / Spy Jnr
SIR OLIVER LODGE English physicist

Sir Oliver Lodge / Empire
SIR OLIVER LODGE English physicist, circa 1912

Clovis Hugues / Nadar Phot
CLOVIS HUGUES French writer and radical politician

Clovis Hugues / Moloch 82
CLOVIS HUGUES French writer

Swords & Daggers 1851
Swords, daggers etc. in Trophy of Arms, India

Crystal P. / Indian Court
General view of the Indian court

Crystal Palace Construct
Building in progress in Hyde Park

Charles Stanhope / Harring
Charles Stanhope 4th Earl Harrington Lord Petersham until 1829 out Walking

Margherita of Savoy / Sepi
MARGHERITA OF SAVOY Queen of Umberto I of Italy

Margherita of Savoy / Roya
MARGHERITA OF SAVOY Queen of Umberto I of Italy, in 1901

Henry Drummond / Postcard
HENRY DRUMMOND Scottish evangelical writer and lecturer; sought to reconcile Christianity with Darwins Theory of Evolution

Duke of Cumberland 1807
Ernest Augustus Duke of Cumberland

Bache Edward Cunard
Sir BACHE EDWARD CUNARD Shipping magnate, member of family originating in Canada; but he was more interested in fox-hunting as master of the Pytchley

J Fenimore Cooper / Brady
JAMES FENIMORE COOPER American novelist in old age

Crystal Palace / Shilling
THE FIRST SHILLING DAY - GOING IN Visitors pushing and shoving and generally losing all sense of decorum (not to mention other apparel !) to get in

Crystal Palace / Lodgings
Satire on the lack of lodging facilities during the Great Exhibition; " This is all I have ma m - I have just let the last tent on the tiles to a Foreign Nobleman"

Deserted Manchester 1851
All the world (except one man smoking and reading his newspaper in a shop doorway) has gone to the Crystal Palace in London, leaving Manchester deserted

Crystal Palace Odds / Ends
ODDS & ENDS A greedy gentleman who has lost his party; a rather large lady who cannot get through the entrance and the said party minus provisions

Crystal Palace Opened
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the inauguration ceremony; view from the South West Gallery as the Archbishop offers up a prayer for Divine blessing upon the objects

Crystal Palace Satire
Some of the " Drolleries" of the Great Exhibition, making satirical references to Goethes " Reynard the Fox" etc

Crystal Palace / Opera
In consequence of the great pressure for lodgings, the Proprietor of Her Majestys Theatre allows parties visiting the opera to live in their boxes until the next day

Crystal Palace / Dispersed
The Dispersion of the Works of all Nations from the Great Exhibition of 1851

Crystal Palace Crowds
Utter chaos and gridlock in central London due to the sheer volume of visitors travelling to the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park

Lortzing (Classen)
GUSTAV ALBERT LORTZING German musician

Lortzing (Eichhorn)
GUSTAV ALBERT LORTZING German musician

Lortzing (Anon)
GUSTAV ALBERT LORTZING German musician

Crystal Palace / Exterior
Exterior of the Crystal Palace at Hyde Park

Decorative Pistol 1851
Decorative pistol by Lepage Mautier, Paris

Joseph Paxton / Caldesi Cv
SIR JOSEPH PAXTON Architect and horticulturist, designer of the 1851 Crystal Palace

Ada Byron as a Child
AUGUSTA ADA BYRON the poets daughter as a small child

OLGA / GREECE / 1901
QUEEN OLGA OF GREECE Wife of George I of Greece (they married in 1867), niece of the Tsar of Russia

Olga / Greece / Photo
QUEEN OLGA OF GREECE Wife of George I of Greece (they married in 1867), niece of the Tsar of Russia

Jmw Turner / Iln 1843
J M W TURNER English painter, sketching

Jmw Turner / Oil Ptg Col
J M W TURNER English painter as a young man

Joseph Paxton / Anon Photo
SIR JOSEPH PAXTON Architect and horticulturist, designer of the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851

Jane Dieulafoy (Card)
JEANNE-PAULE-HENRIETTE-RACHEL, nee Magre French archeologist and traveller, particularly associated with Morocco and Susa, in Persia

Ships in the Ice
The brig Renovation sights two vessels on an iceberg, which are supposed to be Franklins Erebus and Terror, last heard of in July 1845

Manchester / Street Market
Manchester: old houses (right), and a portion of the Manchester Exchange (left)

Charles Godfrey / Pyke
CHARLES GODFREY (Paul Lacey) Music hall singer

Joanna Baillie (Masq. )
Joanna Baillie Writer

THE AMERICA WINS CUP
The America winning the sailing match at Cowes for the Club Cup, open to yachts of all causes and nations

Brighton / Nelsons Views
Brighton, Sussex: a panoramic view, showing Kings Road and Marine Parade

BAINs CHEMICAL T GRAPH
BAINs CHEMICAL TELEGRAPH exhibited at the Crystal Palace

STOVE, 1851
Stove and fender by Stuart and Smith of Sheffield, exhibited at the Crystal Palace

Pugin-Designed Stove
Stove in the medieval style designed by Augustus Pugin and constructed by Hardiman of Birmingham

Goodyears Lifeboat
Charles Goodyear of New Haven, Connecticut, best known for his tyres, also displays an india-rubber lifeboat and pontoon at the Crystal Palace

THE AMERICA BOOMING
The America booming out : her victory at Cowes for the Club Cup leads to a series of spectacular events as the worlds finest yachts compete for the Americas Cup

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"1851: A Year of Exploration, Innovation, and Artistic Splendor" In 1851, the world witnessed a multitude of remarkable events that shaped history. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror embarked on an ill-fated expedition in 1845, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and resilience. The Royal Coat of Arms stood as a symbol of strength and unity amidst turbulent times. An engraved map showcased Ireland's beauty in intricate detail, capturing its rich heritage and captivating landscapes. Meanwhile, inside the Great Exhibition of 1851, innovation thrived as Augusta Ada Byron unveiled her groundbreaking contributions to computing. England's capital city buzzed with excitement as Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace rose majestically against London's skyline—a testament to human ingenuity. Edwin Landseer's iconic painting "Monarch of the Glen" mesmerized art enthusiasts with its depiction of regal wildlife. Amidst progress and grandeur, mental health institutions like Asylum Lodge in Devizes and County Lunatic Asylum in Colney Hatch provided care for those struggling with their minds' afflictions. Nature enthusiasts marveled at the gracefulness of Morris' Common Curlew while Derby County Mental Hospital offered solace to individuals seeking healing. In this vibrant year, even entertainment had its place—James Doughty took center stage as England's oldest clown, bringing joy to audiences across the nation. As we reflect on 1851 today, let us remember it not just for its historical significance but also for the diverse tapestry it wove together—an era marked by exploration into uncharted territories both within ourselves and our world.