1839 Collection

AMHERST COLLEGE, 1839. Northwestern view of Amherst College, established 1821 at Amherst, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1839

Forth Bridge Construct
The Forth Bridge during construction. Designed by Sir John Fowler (1817- 1898) and Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) and constructed by Sir William Arrol (1839-1913)

Newport Riot
At Newport, Monmouthshire, Chartist rioters from nearby mines, led by John Frost, fire on the magistrates at the Westgate hotel but are dispersed by the military

Roade Cutting, Roade, Northamptonshire. Date: 1839

POE: HOUSE OF USHER. Woodcut by Constant le Breton for a 20th century edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Fall of the House of Usher, first published in 1839

General Sir Redvers Buller, 1900
Illustration showing General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC (1839-1908), the British military commander, on horseback during the Boer War, 1900

Horse Racing / Ascot
Gold cup day, 1839

TEXAS: LONE STAR FLAG, 1839. Lone Star Flag of Texas, 1839
TEXAS:LONE STAR FLAG, 1839. Lone Star Flag of Texas, 1839

Modern Athenians plate 1 - Edinburgh
Alexander Youngson on the left hand plate, approaching John Sheriff, alias Dr. Syntax, on the right hand plate. Youngson was apparently not happy about being depicted with Dr

Colonel Redvers Buller at Inhlobane, Zulu War, 1879
Illustration showing Colonel (later General) Sir Redvers Henry Buller (1839-1908) (centre, on horse) rescuing Captain D Arcy during a skirmish with Zulu warriors on Inhlobane Mountain, 1879

Macmillan Bicycle
Macmillans lever-driven bicycle is the first to be fitted with a drive mechanism of any kind

Union Workhouse, Bedale, North Yorkshire
The Bedale Union workhouse, erected in 1839 at South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Two ladies in large hats converse in the foreground

Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase. 1839

Joseph Berchoux - 2
JOSEPH BERCHOUX French poet who sang the praises of the culinary art in his poem La Gastronomie. Date: 1765 - 1839

POE: HOUSE OF USHER, 1839. Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe. Wood engraving, 1938, by Douglas Percy Bliss

Dick Turpin shoots fellow highwayman, Tom King Date: 1839

Williton Union Workhouse
The Union workhouse at Williton, Somerset. Some of the workhouse staff and some local residents are visible. The building, designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt

Apprenticeship Indenture
An Indenture of Apprenticeship for William Hamilton of Carlisle for 7 years as a cabinet maker & joiner

Abdul Mecid I, Ottoman Sultan
Abdul Mecid I (or Mejid, Medschid), Ottoman Sultan (ruled 1839-1861)

The treasury of Petra, Jordan 1839 Date: 1839

Ascent Lower Range Sinai 1839 David Roberts British
Ascent of the Lower Range of Sinai, 1839. David Roberts (British, 1796-1864). Color lithograph

Oldchurch Hospital, Romford, Essex
The entrance to Oldchurch Hospital, Oldchurch Road, Romford, Essex. The hospital began life in 1839 as the Romford Union workhouse, designed by Francis Edwards

Modern Athenians plate 17 - Edinburgh
Mr Robert Burt (d. 1839) a merry hearted physician, approaching Mr Roger Aytoun (d. 1843). Both men expecting rain and carrying each an umbrella

First published photograph, William Fox-Talbot facsimile of a photogenic drawing showing fern leaves. Date: 1839

Union Workhouse, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
The Haverfordwest Union workhouse, designed by William Owen, was opened in 1839. It was later known as Priory Mount and then as St Thomas Hospital

Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh
John Irvine (d. 1839) beautifully described as a " creeping figure, of too solid flesh, so sadly restricted in locomotion". Facing him is Captain Hugo Arnot (d)

Turning Wood on a Lathe
A turner uses a lathe powered by a foot pedal to carve and shape a length of wood

Jordan / Petra 1839
The Acropolis from the lower end of the valley. A group of people rest by the river

Poe / Fall of House Usher
THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Roderick & his twin sister, Madeline, inside the house

Frances Willard - 1
FRANCES ELIZABETH CAROLINE WILLARD American temperance advocate Date: 1839 - 1898

Landscape near Hilversum, The Netherlands, George Jacobus Johannes van Os, Pieter Gerardus van Os, 1820 - 1839

Aurora at Bossekop
Dramatic spectacle of the Aurora Borealis seen from Bossekop, Finmark (Norway) Date: 19 January 1839

Modern Athenians plate 6 - Edinburgh
John Jeffrey (1775-1848) the younger and only brother of Francis, Lord Jeffrey, facing Charles Kilpartick Sharpe (1781-1851) a long resident of Edinburgh, eccentric in ways and dress

Modern Athenians plate 9 - Edinburgh
Robert Thompson (d. 1843) an importer of Irish linen and a Whig, approaching Alexander Douglas (d. 1851) for many years a Commissioner of Police

George Cadbury
GEORGE CADBURY Industrialist and reformer

1839, Bradford Map of New York City, New York, topography, cartography, geography
1839, Bradford Map of New York City, New York

AFGHAN WAR (1839-1842). The British Army camp outside Kabul, Afghanistan. Contemporary English steel engraving

Facial nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of a side view of a dissected human head showing the nerves (white) and muscles (red) of the face and neck

Victor Capoul / Gill
Victor Capoul (1839-1924) tenor of the Opera Comique and among the very earliest singers to be recorded

John D. Rockefeffer
JOHN DAVISON ROCKEFELLER American Financier

Chivalry / Eglinton 1839
Scene from the mock- medieval tournament held at Eglinton Castle on 29 August 1839

Sir Redvers Buller / Sepia
SIR REDVERS HENRY BULLER British general

Cardinal Joseph Fesch
CARDINAL JOSEPH FESCH half-brother of Napoleons mother, active during Napoleonic period as negotiator between France and the Vatican

London & Croydon Rly Col
The London and Croydon Railway near New Cross : you can see the Greenwich Line in the distance, but our Library is out of sight to your right

Marie Louise De LA Ramee
MARIE LOUISE DE LA RAMEE Pseudonym OUIDA English novelist

Midnight Steeplechase 2
THE MIDNIGHT STEEPLECHASE The large field near Biless Corner - Subden leads over the fence

Jupiter et les Corybantes Louis-Emile Durandelle
Jupiter et les Corybantes; Louis-Emile Durandelle (French, 1839 - 1917); Paris, France; about 1875; Albumen silver print

Portrait of Stendhal french novelist (litho)
864887 Portrait of Stendhal french novelist (litho) by Longuet, Alexandre Marie (1795-1851); (add.info.: Stendahl, pseudonym of Henri Marie Beyle (1783-1842) French novelist

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"1839: A Year of Bridges, Riots, and Victories" In 1839, the iconic Forth Bridge was under construction, a testament to human engineering prowess. Meanwhile, at Amherst College in Massachusetts, established in 1821, students enjoyed a northwestern view of their esteemed institution through a wood engraving. The Newport Riot made headlines that year as tensions flared and chaos erupted. Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tale "The Fall of the House of Usher, " first published in 1839, captivated readers with its eerie narrative brought to life by Constant le Breton's evocative woodcut. General Sir Redvers Buller emerged as a prominent figure during the turn of the century in 1900. His leadership skills were put to the test during times of conflict such as the Zulu War in 1879 when he was seen at Inhlobane alongside Colonel Redvers Buller. Horse racing enthusiasts flocked to Ascot for thrilling races while Edinburgh showcased its modernity through an artistic lens with "Modern Athenians plate " The Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase also drew crowds seeking exhilarating equestrian action. Innovation took center stage with Macmillan Bicycle making waves among transportation enthusiasts. Texas proudly flew its Lone Star Flag since its adoption in 1839—a symbol representing independence and resilience. Photography reached new heights with William Fox-Talbot's groundbreaking achievement—the first published photograph—ushering in an era where moments could be forever captured on film. As we reflect on these diverse events from different corners of history united by one year—1839—we are reminded that each moment holds significance within our collective story.