1750 Collection

View of the Trongate of Glasgow about the year 1750 (engraving)
5210041 View of the Trongate of Glasgow about the year 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Trongate of Glasgow about the year 1750)

Match at Hambledon / 1777
A cricket match at Hambledon, Hampshire. The club was founded in 1750, and beat a strong All-England team in 1777. The early matches were played on Broadhalfpenny Down

Drinking / Intemperance
Political print of Gin Lane supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. The pawnbrokers, gin cellar and distillery are now flourishing

England / Blenheim Palace
The seat of the duke of Marlborough

Js Bach at the Keyboard
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer at the keyboard

Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Jamaica Inn, a Grade II listed building on Bodmin Moor near Bolventor, Cornwall, built as a coaching inn in 1750. Popular with smugglers

University of Oxford. College of the University and Queens College. Illustration in Vues d Optique (Perspective Views). Images to be seen through a zograscope

Atlantic / St Helena C1750
St Helena: general view of the island from the sea

Appleby Castle, Westmld
Appleby Castle, Westmoreland (now Cumbria) : the keep, seen on the right, dates from the 12th century

White Horse Hill, Berkshire

Greenwich / Isle of Dogs
A view of Greenwich, Deptford and London from Flamstead Hill in Greenwich Park. The Isle of Dogs and windmills are on the right and St Pauls cathedral is in the centre

Js Bach (Reutsch)
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German musician Date: 1685 - 1750

Js Bach / Postcard
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer

Westminster Abbey C18
In the tranquil street before the abbey and St Margarets church, a sedan chair passes, a cripple begs, fruit sellers and a porter ply their trade, a boy bowls his hoop

Boxing / Jack Broughton
English boxer; third heavyweight champion of England (? - 1750); operated a boxing school and arena, London (1742-89); invented boxing rules and gloves

Chiswick Hse from Garden
Chiswick House viewed from the garden: seat of the late Earl of Burlington

Js Bach (Portrait)
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer

Robert Peel(E) / Lawrence
SIR ROBERT PEEL (ELDER) Calico Manufacturer, father of Robert Peel the politician

Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV, 1971, Red
Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV 1971 Red

Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid / Eros
Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid/Eros. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy

Facial expressions. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy. Plate VIII, of Vol 2. Date: 1750

Diamond Cutting
A true Representation of the Diamond Cutters Wheel or Mill

Lisbon before Earthquake
A view of Lisbon from the sea, before the earthquake of 1755

Js Bach & Family
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Morning prayer in the Bach household

Carcel and his Lamp
BERTRAND GUILLAUME CARCEL, French clockmaker, in 1800 demonstrates his oil lamp which incorporates wheels and pistons. Its a good lamp, but he dies in poverty

Twickenham in Ca 1750
Dr Battys house Twickenham, Middlesex, seen from across the Thames : three horses tug a barge along the river

Js Bach (Portrait)
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer

Maria Letizia Bonaparte
MARIA LETIZIA RAMOLINO BONAPARTE Mother of Napoleon I and his brothers and sisters, most of them royals of some kind, if only temporarily. Date: 1750 - 1836

Daventry Priory
View of Daventry Priory in the County of Northampton. Date: circa 1750

1750, Homann Heirs Map of Poland, topography, cartography, geography, land, illustration
1750, Homann Heirs Map of Poland

GEORGE MASON (1725-1792). American planter and Revolutionary statesman. Oil on canvas, 1811, by Dominic Boudet, after a portrait of 1750 by John Hesselius

Fat Edward Bright
EDWARD BRIGHT, of Maldon, Essex, who died at age 30 looking like this... Date: 1720 - 1750

Js Bach / Bone
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer with a manuscript in his hand

Js Bach / Cook / Sichlong
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer

Young Woman Sewing
A superb mezzotint showing a young woman engaged in needlework

London Fireman 1750
A London fireman stands beside his engine : he is employed by an insurance company, the Hand-in-hand whose uniform he wears

Greenwich Observatory
Greenwich Royal Observatory " belonging to the Kings Professor of Astronomy", showing Greenwich Park in the foreground and ships on the Thames to the left

Portrait Mattheus de Haan Governor-General Dutch East Indies
Portrait of Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Mattheus de Haan (1663-1729). Governor General (1725-29)

River view sunrise water two fishermen boat boats
River view at sunrise, River view at sunrise. On the water two fishermen in a boat and a few other boats. Two men on the shore in the foreground

Cornhill / Exchange / C1750
Cornhill, the Exchange and Lombard Street

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305134 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304511 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305772 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305769 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration of a three toed Sloth by G Edwards 1758. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305764 Watercolour illustration of a three toed Sloth by G Edwards 1758. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305762 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305863 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305859 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

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In the year 1750, a myriad of events unfolded across different corners of the world. In Hambledon, England, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an exhilarating match that would later be recognized as the birth of modern cricket in 1777. Meanwhile, in Blenheim Palace, revelers indulged in drinking and intemperance, reflecting the societal norms prevalent during that era. The musical genius Johann Sebastian Bach graced audiences with his mesmerizing melodies at the keyboard. His compositions resonated not only in concert halls but also on postcards sent from Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs. Across vast oceans, St Helena emerged as a significant Atlantic outpost in 1750. This remote island served as a crucial stopover for ships navigating their way through treacherous waters. Meanwhile, Jamaica Inn stood proudly amidst Bodmin Moor's rugged landscape in Cornwall—a haven for weary travelers seeking respite and shelter. Academic pursuits flourished at the University of Oxford's College during this time period. Scholars delved into various disciplines while White Horse Hill provided them with serene surroundings to contemplate their studies. Appleby Castle stood tall and majestic in Westmld—its walls echoing tales from centuries past. And within Westminster Abbey's hallowed halls, history was etched onto every stone; its grandeur captivating all who entered. As we reflect upon these diverse snippets from 1750, it becomes evident that this year encapsulated both cultural milestones and societal nuances—a tapestry woven by countless individuals whose lives intertwined against a backdrop of change and progress.