C1840 Collection

Sussex Vs. Kent C. 1840
A wonderful picture of the match between the sides at Brighton, with many of the top players of past and present, including Alfred Mynn, Felix, Wisden and Wenman (batting)

Warwick Castle / C1840
Warwick Castle viewed from the river

Children Drinking C1840
Two young children share a jug of gin outside a tavern. Are they beginning a life of intemperate misery, foulness and degradation in the eyes of God?

India / Bombay C1840
Bombay: general view of the harbour

Inn yard with Mail Coach preparing to leave. This shows a typical galleried inn yard with individual rooms leading off
530707 Inn yard with Mail Coach preparing to leave. This shows a typical galleried inn yard with individual rooms leading off the galleries. Aquatint c1840; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mail Coach on the Bath-London run collecting mail from Postmaster (right in nightcap) without stopping. Aquatint c1840
530705 Mail Coach on the Bath-London run collecting mail from Postmaster (right in nightcap) without stopping. Aquatint c1840.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving)
535470 Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow)

In defiance of the law: Father and child begging , Britain c1840. Begging was against the law
527831 In defiance of the law: Father and child begging , Britain c1840. Begging was against the law.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Playing a Psaltery. Woodcut c1840
530244 Playing a Psaltery. Woodcut c1840; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dishley (New Leicester) Ram. This breed of sheep was the result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell
531724 Dishley (New Leicester) Ram. This breed of sheep was the result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire, England

Power loom for weaving cotton, c.1840 (engraving)
538588 Power loom for weaving cotton, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Power loom for weaving cotton. Model illustrated is that invented by Roberts (c1815-20)

Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting. Wood engraving c1840
538576 Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting. Wood engraving c1840; (add.info.: Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting)

Rebellion below stairs - the servants too snug to answer the house bells at the first ring
537312 Rebellion below stairs - the servants too snug to answer the house bells at the first ring. Illustration by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) for the Brothers Mayhew The Greatest Plague of Life

A Persian woman in her chador and veil Date: circa 1840

A Greek man in national costume Date: circa 1840

Cranky Tom and Dilburree, of the Yarra-Hapinni tribe Date: circa 1840

RATS & TRAP C1840 RATS & TRAP C1840
Two black rats nibble at a piece of cheese in a trap. Date: circa 1840

FOX / STEWART C1840
A typical fox, as encountered in the UK. Date: circa 1840

A PARTING KISS C1840
When your friend bids an over- affectionate farewell to your wife, you begin to wonder - and suddenly hes not so much of a friend as before... Date: circa 1840

VILLAGE INN SCENE C1840
A scene in a village inn Date: circa 1840

CHINA / HONG KONG C1840
Fort Victoria, Kowloon Date: circa 1840

Map / Europe C1840
Map of Europe Date: circa 1840

Barber at Work C1840
A barber at work on a young boys unruly hair. Date: circa 1840

Transubstantiation C1840
Mary, in Heaven, feeds Jesus into a mincer, so that pieces of his flesh come out as wafers for use in the Mass Date: circa 1840

Lucerne / Turner C1840 / 1
Lucerne: general view Date: circa 1840-41

Rome / Colosseum C1840
Rome, the Colosseum, the upper corridor, c.1840 Date: circa 1840

Syria / Laodicea C1840
The ruins of Laodicea (today Latakia) : if the old city was destroyed, it is perhaps because its inhabitants were said (in the Bible) to be indifferent to religion Date: circa 1840

Royal Society C1840
A meeting held in the Royal Societys apartments in Somerset House Date: circa 1840

Royal Institution C1840
Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London Date: circa 1840

Syria / Tartus C1840
(formerly known as Tortosa) Date: circa 1840

Syria / Palmyra / Arch C1840
The Triumphal Arch of the Grand Colonnade of a Temple Date: circa 1840

China / Hong Kong C1840
View from Kowloon Date: circa 1840

Miss Anne Pratt (1806-93), the famous botanist
BAL44573 Miss Anne Pratt (1806-93), the famous botanist by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Power loom for weaving cotton. Model illustrated is that invented by Roberts (c1815-20). Belting connecting to drive shaft is shown at centre back of picture. Female operative. Wood engraving c1840

Rebellion below stairs - the servants too snug to answer the house bells at the first ring. Illustration by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) for the Brothers Mayhew The Greatest Plague of Life

Conwy suspension bridge over Conwy estuary, Wales, part of the great London-Holyhead road. First stone laid 3 April 1822, finished summer 1826

Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting. Wood engraving c1840

Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman, poet, and patron of poets. Governor of Flushing (1585). Mortally wounded in the thigh at the Battle of Zutphen in which the Dutch

Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow. Named for Bernard of Menthon (fl 1081) who built two mountain rest houses in the Alps. Wood engraving c1840

Portrait of a family in an interior. Father central with two youngest children. Motherja at square piano with daughter beside her. Son stands apart. Anonymous, c1840. Oil on canvas

North American San Francisco Indians hunting with bows and arrows, c1840

Dishley (New Leicester) Ram. This breed of sheep was the result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire, England

No. 7 from Eight Scenic Spots of Henan, China. Print c1840, artist unknown. Steep, rugged rocks with clumps of pine trees by water

The Emperor Go-Toba Forging a Sword, c1840. Go-Toba, c1221, in exile on island of Oki studied swords and swordmaking. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist

In defiance of the law: Father and child begging, Britain c1840. Begging was against the law

Paving a road with granite setts. Wood engraving c1840

Suspension bridge over the Menai Straits, Wales, built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834), Scottish civil engineer, between 1820 and 1826

A young goatherd in the French Pyrenees, accompanied by his dog, keeps an eye on his flock as they browse on a hillside. Tinted lithograph from Nouvelles Suite de Costumes des Pyrenees (Paris, c1840)

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"C1840: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1840, where history unfolds through captivating snapshots. In Sussex Vs. Kent C. 1840, witness a thrilling cricket match that ignited fierce rivalries and showcased sporting prowess. Travel to Warwick Castle C1840, an architectural marvel standing tall against the test of time. Marvel at its grandeur and imagine the stories hidden within its ancient walls. Peek into a scene of innocence as Children Drinking C1840 captures carefree moments of youth, reminding us of simpler times filled with laughter and joy. Embark on a journey to India's bustling city Bombay C1840, where vibrant colors and exotic cultures intertwine. Immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of life, brimming with diversity and enchantment. Delve into the intriguing world below stairs with Rebellion below stairs - servants too snug to answer house bells at first ring. George Cruikshank's illustration for The Brothers Mayhew offers a humorous glimpse into domestic chaos during this era. Witness cultural diversity through A Persian woman in her chador and veil Date: circa 1840 and A Greek man in national costume Date: circa 1840. These images encapsulate the beauty of different traditions flourishing side by side. Experience Australia's indigenous heritage with Cranky Tom and Dilburree, members of the Yarra-Hapinni tribe Date: circa 1840. Their presence serves as a reminder of ancestral wisdom passed down through generations. Explore RATS & TRAP C1840 as it transports you to an era when pest control was both necessary yet challenging – showcasing ingenuity amidst adversity. Uncover tales from aristocratic circles with FOX / STEWART C1840 capturing elegant soirées where high society mingled beneath glittering chandeliers – elegance personified.