1844 Collection

Friedrich Nietzsche
FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE German philosopher

Bernadette / Anon Photo
BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS French visionary and saint as a nun at Nevers

Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim
Happy at the prospect of a hearty Christmas dinner, due to the generosity of the reformed Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit carries his son Tiny Tim on his shoulder!

Skerryvore Lighthouse, west coast of Scotland
View of Skerryvore Lighthouse, off the west coast of Scotland, completed in 1844. Seen here with a typically rough sea

Gerard Manley Hopkins English Poet

J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851). British painter. Rain, Steam an
J.M. W. Turner (1775-1851). British Romantic landscape painter. His work is regarded as a Romantic preface to Impressionism. Rain, Steam and Speed The Great Western Railway (1844)

J. M. W. TURNER (1775-1851). Joseph Mallord William Turner. English painter. Pencil drawing
J.M.W. TURNER (1775-1851). Joseph Mallord William Turner. English painter. Pencil drawing, 1844, by Charles Martin

NEW JERSEY, 1844. View of Lambertville, New Jersey, from New Hope, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1844

DISTILLERY, 1844. Demons at work in a distillery allegedly operated by church deacon Amos Giles of Salem, Massachusetts: wood engraving, 1844

MEXICO: TULUM, 1844. The castle at the Mayan ruins of Tulum on the Yucatan Pensinsula. Lithograph by Frederick Catherwood, London, 1844

Jh Newman / Richmond 1844
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Catholic convert, at age 43

A Masonic Banquet
A MASONIC BANQUET

Menelik Ii / Ethiopia
MENELIK II Emperor of Ethiopia (1889-1913)

Pentonville Prison 1844
A view of Pentonville Prison, opened in 1842, from a report to Joshua Jebb in 1844

Queen Alexandra & Dogs
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII Shown here in a garden, possibly at Sandringham with her two Japanese Chin dogs, Haru and Togo

Friedrich Nietzsche
FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE German philosopher and poet

Three Musketeers / C19Th
At the bastion of Saint- Gervais

James Horlick / Vfair 1909
JAMES HORLICK Malted milk manufacturer Date: 1844 - 1921

Opening of the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway: Lancaster Station, Uk, 1846

Beckford / Fonthill Abbey
WILLIAM BECKFORD Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, built at enormous expense by the English writer, art collector and eccentric

Horace Wells / Anaesthetic
Horace Wells attempts his first anaesthetised operation in front of a public gallery, but does not administer enough gas & the patient cries out; the crowd jeers him

Great Auk Extinct
The great auk or awk (PINGUINUS IMPENNIS) who lost its final battle for survival on a small island off Iceland in 1844, primarily due to over-hunting

Reception of Apprentice
An blindfolded apprentice is received into a French Masonic Lodge : he bares his right leg as part of the ceremony

Nell Gwynn and the houses in which she lived
Engraved portrait of Nell Gwynn (1650-1687), the English actress and mistress of King Charles II, and two of the houses in which she lived

Camillo Golgi / Nobel 1906
CAMILLO GOLGI Italian physician

Beckford / Fonthill Abbey
WILLIAM BECKFORD Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, built at enormous expense by the English writer, art collector and eccentric

William Crockford / Rs
William Crockford Club Owner

R D oyly Carte / Van Fair
RICHARD D OYLY CARTE English impresario, producer of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas

Victoria / Louisp / Gosport
Queen Victoria entertains Louis Philippe at Osborne: scene at Gosport station

Three Musketeers
The Musketeers with Monsieur de Treville

Sir Frederick Bridge
Sir John Frederick Bridge Musician

Musketeers & Richelieu
The Three Musketeers & D Artagnan are surprised by Richelieu

The Original Co-op, Rochdale, Lancashire
On December 21st, 1844, the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society commenced trading in this building thereby launching the worldwide Co-operative movement

Sinai, by Max Schmidt (1818-1901). Date: 1844

Hercules, locomotive luggage engine, side elevation Date: 1844

Princess Alexandra on her wedding day
Princess Alexandra of Denmark, later Princess of Wales and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) on her wedding day to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII in March 1863. Date: 1863

Princess Alexandra with her sister Thyra
Alexandra, Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) with her youngest sister, Princess Thyra of Denmark, later Duchess of Cumberland

The Commercial Room of Lloyds of London, 1844
Engraving showing a large body of the British public in the Commercial Room of Lloyds of London, the insurance company, 1844

Menelik Ii / Ethiopia / Rire
MENELIK II Emperor of Ethiopia (1889-1913) - a satirical view

Francis Baily
FRANCIS BAILY - Eminent astronomer whose remarkable career opened with travels in wildest America, then a highly successful business career, before taking up astronomy. Date: 1774 - 1844

BODMER: SIOUX CHIEF. Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, or Big Soldier, a Yankton Sioux Native American chief. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a painting, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

Peter I King of Serbia / Stamp
PETER I, KING OF SERBIA (1903 - 1921) and subsequently proclaimed King of the Serbs, Croats & Slovenes (1918 - 1921)

Paul Verlaine, French poet associated with the Symbolist movement. Seen here in a full-length photograph, wearing top hat, overcoat and scarf, and leaning on a walking stick

Pitmen encamped - evicted coal miner and his dwelling
A miner on strike sits despondently outside his makeshift home, his crutch and dog at his side. Due to lengthy strike action resulting from a wage dispute

Beann Marga Church, Ballycastle (1844). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1844

Royal Arch, Dundee, Scotland. This extraordinary structure was erected between 1849 and 1853 to commemorate a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (in 1844)

Bison dance of the Mandan Native Americans in front of their medicine lodge
MANDAN: BISON DANCE, 1844. Bison dance of the Mandan Native Americans in front of their medicine lodge. Aquatint engraving, 1844, after Karl Bodmer

BODMER: BLACKFOOT HORSEMAN. A Blackfoot Native American man riding on horseback at Fort McKenzie, Montana. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a drawing, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

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"1844: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Brilliance" In the year 1844, a world of profound ideas and captivating artistry unfolded. Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher ahead of his time, began to shape his revolutionary thoughts that would challenge conventional wisdom for years to come. Meanwhile, Bernadette's anonymous photograph captured a fleeting moment frozen in time, reminding us of the power of anonymity and its ability to evoke curiosity and intrigue. J. M. W. Turner, the British painter renowned for his mastery over light and atmosphere, mesmerized audiences with his masterpiece "Rain, Steam and Speed. " This painting transported viewers into an era where Skerryvore Lighthouse stood tall on Scotland's west coast as a beacon of hope amidst turbulent waves. In literature, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim from Charles Dickens' timeless tale "A Christmas Carol" taught us about compassion and the true spirit of giving during challenging times. Gerard Manley Hopkins emerged as a poetic genius in 1844; his verses painted vivid landscapes within our minds while capturing the essence of nature's beauty through words alone. The Three Musketeers continued their daring escapades throughout C19th France under Alexandre Dumas' penmanship. Their adventures inspired countless readers with tales filled with bravery, loyalty, and honor. Far away in Ethiopia's history books resided Menelik II - an influential leader who united his people against colonial forces while preserving their rich cultural heritage. James Horlick introduced Vfair attendees to an innovative beverage called malted milkshake at the 1909 event. Little did he know that this creation would become beloved worldwide for generations to come. J. M. W. Turner once again graced our narrative through pencil drawings that showcased not only his artistic versatility but also glimpses into the depths of human emotion captured on paper. Across oceans in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula lay Tulum - ancient Mayan ruins guarded by an enchanting castle.