1875 Collection (page 11)

Burlington House
A view of Burlington House in 1875. It was originally a private Palladian mansion owned by the Earls of Burlington and was expanded in the mid-19th century after being purchased by the British

Old Tennis Court
The old Tennis court near the Haymarket, London, appears to have formed part of Piccadilly Hall, a celebrated gaming house established about 1635

Royal College of Pysicians
View of the facade of the royal college of Physicians in Suffolk Street, near Trafalgar Square. Date: 1875

Old White Bear Inn
The yard of the old White Bear Inn, Piccadilly. c1820. An inn called the White Bear is said to have existed in Piccadilly in 1685. It was demolished in 1870. Date: 1875

Old Opera house
View of the facade of the old Covent Garden Opera House in 1801. It was destroyed by fire in 1808. Date: 1875

Bury Street, St James
This street has been said to derive its name from William Berry, who at the time of his death in 1735 was described as a half pay Officer, and Landlord of most of Berry Street St. Jamess. Date: 1875

St James Theatre
The St Jamess Theatre was in King Street, St Jamess, London. It opened in 1835 and was demolished in 1957. Date: 1875

Samuel Rogers house facing Green Park. Samuel Rogers (1763-1855), an English poet, during his lifetime one of the most celebrated

Arthurs Club & Brooks Club
Arthurs was a London gentlemens club, now dissolved, which was established in 1811 and was disbanded in 1940. Between 1827 and 1940 it was based at 69 St Jamess Street

Whites Club
Whites is an exclusive gentlemans club in St Jamess, London, founded in 1693 by Francesco Bianco (Francis White), who organized it to sell hot chocolate and tickets to the Kings Theatre

Crockfords Club
Crockfords, the popular name for William Crockfords St Jamess Club was a London gentlemens club in St James, London. Now dissolved, it was established in 1823, closed in 1845

Army & Navy Club
A view of the front of the Army and Navy Club in Pall Mall, London in 1851. It was founded by Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Barnes (1776-1838) in 1837. Date: 1875

Shakespeare Gallery
A view of The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery in Pall Mall, London, was the first stage of a three-part project initiated in November 1786 by engraver

War Office
A view of the War Office, Pall Mall, London, 1850. Date: 1875

Marlborough House, a Grade I listed mansion in St Jamess, City of Westminster, London, is the headquarters of the Commonwealth of Nations and the seat of the Commonwealth Secretariat

Thatched House Tavern
The Thatched House Tavern appears to have been established in 1704 or 1705, probably in St James Street. This building was demolished in 1814

Nell Gwynnes house
View of Nell Gwynnes house in 1820. Nell Gwynne (1650-1687) was an acclaimed actress, one of the first English actresses and a mistress of King Charles II of England. Date: 1875

Christie & Manson
View of Christies and Mansons original auction rooms. Date: 1875

St James Palace
View of St James Palace in the time of Queen Anne. Date: 1875

Carlton House
View of the Grand Staircase, Carlton House in 1820. Carlton House was a mansion in London, best known as the town residence of the Prince Regent for several decades from 1783

The Mall
19th century artists impression of The Mall in 1450. Date: 1875

Warwick House
Large town house in St James London built in 1770-71 by Sir William Chambers (formerly Errington House), with additions in the 19th century

Pall Mall or Palle Melle
Pall Mall mallets and ball. A 16th and 17th century lawn game. A precursor to croquet. Date: 1875

Arlington House
Residence of Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington. Constructed in 1675 on the site of where the southern wing of Buckingham Palace now stands. Date: 1875

India Office
View of the India Office from St James Park. Date: 1875

Rosomonds Pond
View in St James Park looking across the pond towards Westminster c.1758 Date: 1875

Palmers almshouses
In 1656 the Reverend James Palmer, priest and philanthropist, founded almshouses in Palmers Passage, Westminster, for six poor old men and six poor old women.. Date: 1875

Colonel Bloods house in Bowling Alley, Westminster. Colonel Thomas Blood (1618-1680) was an Anglo-Irish officer and self-styled colonel best known for his attempt to steal the Crown Jewels of England

Judge Jeffreys house in Duke Street, St James. George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys (1645-1689), also known as he Hanging Judge, was a Welsh judge. He became notable during the reign of King James II

Van Duns almshouses in Petty France. Cornelius Van Dun was a oldier and philanthropist. Date: 1875

The old Cock Tavern
The Cock Tavern in Tothill Street, Westminster (demolished in 1871), wence the first stage coach to Oxford set off in the late 17th century. Date: 1875

Marylebone School
The St Marylebone School began as the Marylebone Day School of Industry, founded in 1791 in what was then Paradise Street, now Moxon Street, to educate the children of the poor in the parish

John Miltons house
A pretty garden-house in Petty France, Westminster. Milton lived there until the Restoration. Later it became No. 19 York Street, belonged to Jeremy Bentham

London landmarks
Montage of London landmarks, 1870. Westminster Abbey, Temple Bar and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Date: 1875

Isaac DIsraeli (1766-1848), a British writer, scholar and man of letters. He is best known for his essays, his associations with other men of letters

Lord Thurlow
Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow (1731 - 1806), British lawyer and Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1765 to 1778 when he was raised to the peerage as Baron Thurlow

Sir Hans Sloane, 1st Baronet (1660-1753), a British physician, naturalist and collector noted for bequeathing his collection of 71, 000 items to the British nation

JMW Turner
Joseph Mallord William Turner RA (1775-1851), known contemporarily as William Turner, was an English Romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist. Date: 1875

Earl of Chesterfield
Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694-1773), a British statesman, diplomat, man of letters, and an acclaimed wit of his time. Date: 1875

Madame Tussaud
Anna Maria Marie Tussaud (1761-1850), a French artist known for her wax sculptures and Madame Tussauds, the wax museum she founded in London. Date: 1875

Richard Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan (1751-1816), an Irish satirist, a playwright, poet, and long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Sir Benjamin Brodie
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (1783-1862) 1st Baronet, an English physiologist and surgeon who pioneered research into bone and joint disease. Date: 1875

Michael Faraday FRS (1791-1867), an English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry

Sir Francis Burdett (1770-1844), 5th Baronet, was an English reformist politician, the son of Francis Burdett and his wife Eleanor, daughter of William Jones of Ramsbury Manor, Wiltshire

Samuel Foote (1720-1777), a British dramatist, actor and theatre manager from Cornwall. He was known for his comedic acting and writing

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677), a prolific and accomplished Bohemian graphic artist of the 17th century, who spent much of his life in England. Date: 1875

Samuel Rogers (1763-1855), an English poet, during his lifetime one of the most celebrated, although his fame has long since been eclipsed by his Romantic colleagues and friends Wordsworth

Beau Brummell - iconic figure in Regency England and for many years the arbiter of male fashion. Date: 1875

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

In the year 1875, amidst a backdrop of significant events and notable figures, various industries thrived with their innovative tools and artistic creations. Carpentry and joinery craftsmen meticulously crafted intricate designs using their trusted tools, ensuring precision in every piece they created. Meanwhile, at Middle Temple Hall in London, barristers were called to the bar, marking a milestone in their legal careers. Amidst these developments, a visionary named Carl Gustav Jung was born in Switzerland's Reichenbach. Little did the world know that this brilliant mind would later revolutionize psychology with his theories on the collective unconscious and archetypes. Artists like Gustave Caillebotte captured scenes from everyday life through their masterful brushstrokes. In his painting "The Floor Planers, " he immortalized workers using planers - essential tools for smoothing surfaces during carpentry projects. Bookbinding also flourished during this era as skilled artisans utilized specialized tools to create beautifully bound volumes that would stand the test of time. These books became vessels of knowledge and imagination for generations to come. Meanwhile, Aleister Crowley made his mark on history as an influential occultist and writer. His enigmatic persona intrigued many while challenging societal norms. Shoemakers diligently employed various tools to fashion footwear that combined both style and comfort. Each tool had its purpose - stitching needles ensured durability while leather cutters shaped materials into elegant forms. In the realm of artistry, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's masterpiece "Ville-d Avray" showcased nature's serene beauty through delicate brushwork on canvas. This French artist left an indelible mark on the art world before his passing in 1875. Even forensic science witnessed advancements during this period as fingerprint types from centuries past were studied further for identification purposes – paving the way for modern criminal investigations.