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1874 Collection

"1874: A Year of Icons and Exploration" In 1874, the world witnessed a myriad of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on history

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1874 Collection: Leaving Queenstown
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1874 Collection: Map of Isle of Wight
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1874 Collection: W Churchill Gives V Sign
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1874 Collection: Lions and Dead Quagga, by Thomas Baines
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1874 Collection: Gustav Holst (Lambert)
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1874 Collection: Winston Churchill / World
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1874 Collection: 1874 Charles Darwin picture by Leonard
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1874 Collection: Houdini with Canister
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1874 Collection: Shackleton / Graphic 1914
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1874 Collection: WAGNER: GOTTERDAMMERUNG. Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
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1874 Collection: Shackleton Portrait
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1874 Collection: The Black Rhinoceros Charging, by Thomas Baines
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1874 Collection: MONET: SAILBOAT at Petit-Gennevilliers. Oil on canvas, 1874
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1874 Collection: Churchill / Iwn May 1915
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1874 Collection: Steve Bloomer, English footballer and manager
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1874 Collection: The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi, 1874
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1874 Collection: Wreck of the SS Chusan, Ardrossan, 1874
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1874 Collection: A Young Winston Churchill
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1874 Collection: Horse-Drawn Canal Barge
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1874 Collection: Churchill / Skipper / 1940
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1874 Collection: W Churchill / In Doorway
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1874 Collection: Cartoon of Winston Churchill, British statesman
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1874 Collection: Charles Darwin with a lookalike ape
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1874 Collection: Gladstone / Disraeli 1874
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1874 Collection: Jules Harder, the first chef at San Franciscos Palace Hotel. Oil on canvas by Joseph Harrington
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1874 Collection: Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
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1874 Collection: Ernest Shackleton
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1874 Collection: Aston Villa F. C in 1894
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1874 Collection: Churchill / Smiling / 1924
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1874 Collection: G K Chesterton, writer
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1874 Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, John Christian Schetky, 1778-1874, British
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1874 Collection: MOLLY MAGUIRES, 1874. Holding a clandestine meeting during a strike in the Pennsylvania coal fields
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1874 Collection: Sheffield Football Club, 1874
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1874 Collection: Transit of Venus 1874
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1874 Collection: Gertrude Stein
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1874 Collection: The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, 1874
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1874 Collection: Trade Union March 1874
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1874 Collection: Shackleton [Ritchie]
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1874 Collection: BEARDED LADY. Julia Pastrana, a celebrated bearded lady of the 19th century: wood engraving, 1874
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1874 Collection: RACE FOR A WHALE. Wood engraving, American, after Isaiah West Taber, 1874
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1874 Collection: Winston Churchill
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1874 Collection: Somerset Maugham / Cig
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1874 Collection: Guglielmo Marconi
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1874 Collection: Winston Churchill / Stamp
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1874 Collection: MAP: CHICAGO, 1874. Map of Chicago, Illinois, and its suburbs
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1874 Collection: AMERICAN CIRCUS, c1874. The Grand Layout. Circus parade around tents with a crowd watching
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1874 Collection: Ashley Hill Station, c. 1900
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1874 Collection: HOT AIR BALLOON, 1874. A hot air balloon with the French tricolor. Three passengers


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"1874: A Year of Icons and Exploration" In 1874, the world witnessed a myriad of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on history. From the picturesque Isle of Wight captured in a stunning map to Winston Churchill defiantly flashing the V sign, this year was filled with captivating moments. One such moment was the iconic portrait of Charles Darwin by Leonard, showcasing the brilliant mind behind evolutionary theory. Meanwhile, another future leader emerged as young Winston Churchill embarked on his journey towards shaping the world. The realm of arts flourished too, with Gustav Holst's mesmerizing composition "Lambert" enchanting audiences worldwide. Simultaneously, Richard Wagner's masterpiece "Götterdämmerung" captivated hearts and minds with its grandeur and emotional depth. Across oceans, Claude Monet skillfully immortalized a sailboat at Petit-Gennevilliers through his masterful brushstrokes in oil on canvas – a testament to his artistic genius. Amidst these cultural milestones stood Thomas Baines' awe-inspiring depiction of The Black Rhinoceros Charging - an image that both fascinated and instilled respect for nature's power. Exploration took center stage as Ernest Shackleton ventured into uncharted territories. His graphic portrayal showcased not only his bravery but also humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery. Traveling further eastward brought us face-to-face with The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi in 1874 – a glimpse into African heritage and regal splendor that continues to fascinate even today. As time marched forward, Winston Churchill resurfaced once more in May 1915 during World War I – reminding us all of his unwavering determination amidst adversity. Indeed, 1874 was an extraordinary year where maps unfolded secrets waiting to be discovered; where great minds like Darwin challenged our understanding; where art transcended boundaries; where nature's majesty and human resilience intertwined.