1836 Collection

Vauxhall Royal Balloon first ascent with 9 people, from Vauxhall, London. The maximum possible number of passengers was 28. 9 September 1836

Bill Sykes (Barnard)
Bill Sykes sits at a table with a bottle of booze while his dog Bullseye cowers against the wall, afraid of being hit

Ws Gilbert / Vanity Fair
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan

Boxer / Daniel Mendoza
DANIEL MENDOZA 1764 - 1836 English boxer who was the acknowledged English heavyweight champion and who operated a successful boxing school in London

Oliver Twist / Title Page
Title page

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Phidias showing the Parthenon Frieze to his Friends, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema(8 January 1836 - 25 June 1912)

England / Belvoir Castle
BELVOIR CASTLE, LEICESTERSHIRE View of the south front of Belvoir Castle

Vauxhall Royal Balloon ascent
First ascent from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, of the Vauxhall Royal Balloon, containing several passengers. 9 September 1836

Cover design, The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Cover design for the first instalment of The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, by Charles Dickens. 1836

Cardiovascular system, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the blood vessels (red and blue) of the human neck and torso

Guiltcross Union Workhouse, Kenninghall, Norfolk
The Guiltcross Union Workhouse, designed by William Thorold, was erected in 1836-7 at Kenninghall, Norfolk. After its closure in 1902 the site was acquired by the Rev Harold Burden

Union Workhouse, Wantage, Oxfordshire
The Wantage Union workhouse, Oxfordshire. The workhouse, designed by Sampson Kempthorne, was erected in 1836 on Hungerford Road, Wantage, and later became the Downs Hospital

Henstead Union Workhouse, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk
The driveway up to Henstead Union workhouse at Swainsthorpe, Norfolk. The building, erected in 1836, was designed by John Brown

Box Tunnel, Wilts
Isambard Kingdom Brunels famous Box Tunnel, Corsham, Wiltshire, took 5 years (1836- 41) to build. Two miles long, it was the longest railway tunnel in Europe when it opened

Mr Bumble with Oliver
Stern Mr. Bumble holds the hand of apprehensive young Oliver Twist, as they walk away from the workhouse

Neck anatomy, 19th Century artwork. Historical hand coloured lithographic print showing the blood vessels (red and blue), lymph vessels (white threads), lymph nodes (white)

Siege of the Alamo, 1836
Fall of the Alamo to Santa Annas Mexican forces in Texas, 1836. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Union Workhouse, Downham Market, Norfolk
The Downham Union workhouse at Downham Market, Norfolk. The building, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1836. It later became the Howdale County Home

Isabella Mary Beeton (1836-1865)
Photographic portrait of Isabella Mary Beeton, nee Mayson, the English cookery writer, pictured c.1856. Beetons Book of Household Management, first published in 1859, made her name a household word

Union Workhouse, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
The Newport Pagnell Union workhouse was erected in 1836 at the junction of London Road and North Crawley Road. It later became Renny Lodge Hospital

DAVY CROCKETT 1786-1836
DAVY CROCKETT American backwoodsman, hunter, magistrate and legislator who became a revered figure in the US political world before his death defending the Alamo

Houston at San Jacinto
BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO General Sam Houston tells his men to Remember the Alamo !

Leopardi / Villa Ferrigni
GIACOMO LEOPARDI Villa Ferrigni, Italy, where the Italian poet wrote Ginestra in 1836

Ws Gilbert / Eglington
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan

Remember the Alamo
Mexican army take the Alamo, San Antonio Date: March 1836

Neck vascular anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck

Foot anatomy, 19th Century illustration

Warrior- Nigeria
Mounted warrior from Bornu, Nigeria

Mr Pickwick Addresses
Mr Pickwick addresses the Club

Lombroso / Cesare / Postcard
CESARE LOMBROSO Italian physician and criminologist

Charles Simeon
CHARLES SIMEON Divine and author

Scotland / Dunbar Castle
Dramatic coastal view of Dunbar Castle during a severe storm

Pickwick / Samuel Weller
The first appearance of Mr Samuel Weller

Mr Pickwick Raises Toast
Mr Pickwick raises a toast

Hms Beagle / Darwins Ship
HMS Beagle among porpoises Charles Darwins research ship

Ws Gilbert / Sambourne
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan, satirised for his love of the sea and sailing

Jos Chamberlain / Vfair 01
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Liberal MP at the despatch box

Dickens / Pickwick Papers
Sam Weller - Mr Pickwicks servant who councils his master with Cockney wisdom

Dickens / Pickwick Papers
Front cover of the first issue with illustrations by Seymour, edited by Boz

London Gin Shop 1836
A London gin-shop

JESUS & DISCIPLES. Jesus in the Upper Room. Oil on canvas, 1836, by John P. Landis

Ross Bridge, Ross, Central Tasmania, Australia
Ross Bridge is an historic bridge in the town of Ross in central Tasmania, Australia which crosses the Macquarie River. It was completed in July 1836 and was designed by architect John Lee Archer

Charles Greens Nassau balloon over Medway, Kent
View of Charles Greens Nassau balloon with several passengers, flying over the River Medway in Kent. 7 November 1836

Muscles of the neck, historical artwork. The upper figure shows the front of the neck with the skin and fascia (connective tissue) removed to expose the musculature (red) and tendons

Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire
A view of the Thame Union workhouse from one of its internal yards with the workhouse chapel in the background. Posed for the photographer are what appear to be the workhouse master (standing)

Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Market Harborough Union workhouse. The inscription on the pediment reads HARBOROUGH UNION WORKHOUSE 1836. At the doorway stands a man and a woman, presumably the master and matron

Union Workhouse, Wellington, Somerset
The Wellington Union workhouse on North Street, Wellington, Somerset. A group of local children stand outside. The workhouse, designed by County Surveyor, Richard Carver, was erected in 1836-7

Texas, San Antonio, The Alamo, 1836, Alamo Mission, Battle Of The Alamo, UNESCO World Heritage Site

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In the year 1836, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. The skies witnessed the awe-inspiring Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent, captivating hearts and minds with its ethereal beauty. Meanwhile, Bill Sykes (Barnard) emerged as a prominent figure, his name whispered in hushed tones across London's streets. Literary genius W. S. Gilbert made his debut in Vanity Fair, enchanting readers with his unparalleled wit and charm. Oliver Twist graced the title page of Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, immersing us in a world of hardship and resilience. The boxing ring became alive with fierce competition as Daniel Mendoza showcased his prowess as a boxer extraordinaire. His skillful moves left spectators breathless and craving for more. Amidst these cultural marvels, The Pickwick Papers adorned bookshelves with its captivating cover design by Charles Dickens himself. Each stroke of artistry beckoned readers to embark on unforgettable adventures within its pages. While literature flourished, historical artwork shed light on the intricacies of our cardiovascular system—a testament to human curiosity and scientific progress. However, not all was grandeur; tragedy struck during the Siege of the Alamo in 1836 when brave souls fought valiantly against overwhelming odds—an event forever etched into our collective memory. Closer to home were reminders of societal challenges faced by Guiltcross Union Workhouse in Kenninghall, Norfolk—where compassion battled destitution—and Union Workhouses like Wantage in Oxfordshire and Henstead in Swainsthorpe stood as symbols of hope amidst adversity. Thus was the tapestry woven by 1836—a year that encapsulated both triumphs and tribulations; where balloons soared high above while battles raged below; where literature transported us to worlds unknown while society grappled with inequality.