C1885 Collection

Princess May of Teck, c. 1885
Photographic portrait of Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), later Queen Mary, pictured c.1885. In 1891 she married the Duke of York

Princess May of Teck, c. 1885
Photographic portrait of Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), later Queen Mary, pictured c.1885, in her coming out year. In 1891 she married the Duke of York

Creusot Steelworks / C1885
Visiting the Creusot steelworks

Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge, constructed 1849-1852, was an innovative design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658)
527988 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640

Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) as Cleopatra, c1885. English society beauty and actress
537420 Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) as Cleopatra, c1885. English society beauty and actress, born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton on Jersey. Called the 'Jersey Lily'

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658)
527986 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dismissing the Rump Parliament, 1653. Engraving c1885.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell refusing the crown, 1657
527987 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell refusing the crown, 1657. Engraving c1885.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

And I saw another angel fly ...' Bible: Book of Revelation XXIV 6,7. Wood engraving c1885
535960 And I saw another angel fly ...' Bible: Book of Revelation XXIV 6,7. Wood engraving c1885.; (add.info.: And I saw another angel fly ...' Bible: Book of Revelation XXIV 6,7)

John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General, c.1885 (engraving)
536575 John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General, c.1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Defeated Soult at Corunna (La Coruna) 16 January 1809 but fatally wounded

Muster of Irish nationalists at Mullinahone acclaiming as their leader William Smith 0'Brien (1803-1864)
530800 Muster of Irish nationalists at Mullinahone acclaiming as their leader William Smith 0'Brien (1803-1864), July 1848. Insurrection failed

Revolution in Paris, 1848: Fighting at the barricades. Wood engraving c1885
530802 Revolution in Paris, 1848: Fighting at the barricades. Wood engraving c1885; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left
541215 Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

Adam Bede, having got the better of Arthur Donnithorne in a fight
536929 Adam Bede, having got the better of Arthur Donnithorne in a fight, is horrified to see his rival lying unconcious. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Adam Bede, the village carpenter, in the workshop, his dog Gyp on a pile of shavings
536922 Adam Bede, the village carpenter, in the workshop, his dog Gyp on a pile of shavings under the bench. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, from an edition of her collected novels
536941 Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, from an edition of her collected novels published c1885. Adam Bede was first published 1859

After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah
536938 After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah Morris, the Methodist preacher. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Hetty Sorrel, beloved of Adam Bede, meeting the young squire Arthur Donnithorne in
536926 Hetty Sorrel, beloved of Adam Bede, meeting the young squire Arthur Donnithorne in the woods. Hetty has his child and is convicted of infanticide and condemned to death

Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist
536934 Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist preacher cousin, Dinah Morris

Mrs Poyser, wife of Hetty Sorrels farmer uncle, Martin Poyser
536931 Mrs Poyser, wife of Hetty Sorrels farmer uncle, Martin Poyser, with Squire Donnithorne, whose son Arthur seduced Hetty. Mrs Poyser is possibly George Eliots most successful comic character

BOYS PILLOW FIGHT C1885
Three boys stage a pillow fight in their nightgowns. Date: circa 1885

GIRLS SWINGING C1885
Two little girls stand on a swing with a white kitten. Date: circa 1885

SONG OF SIXPENCE C1885
The maid was in the garden hanging out the clothes Date: Circa 1885

Hetty Sorrel, beloved of Adam Bede, meeting the young squire Arthur Donnithorne in the woods. Hetty has his child and is convicted of infanticide and condemned to death

Adam Bede, the village carpenter, in the workshop, his dog Gyp on a pile of shavings under the bench. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

And I saw another angel fly... Bible: Book of Revelation XXIV 6, 7. Wood engraving c1885

Francois 1er et la belle ferronniere / peint par Morlon; grave par Durand. ; New York : M
Francois 1er et la belle ferronniere / peint par Morlon; grave par Durand.; New York : M. Knoedler & Co. c1885.; 1 print : engraving; 27 7/16 x 34 5/8 in

The Wedding Day a bridal party at the church door. Chromolithograph c1885

Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz (1829-1896), German organic chemist, c1885

Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, from an edition of her collected novels published c1885. Adam Bede was first published 1859

Nilometer, remains of ancient device for measuring annual inundation of the Nile. Annual flooding vitally important to Egypt as it governed fertility of soil

Adam Bede, having got the better of Arthur Donnithorne in a fight, is horrified to see his rival lying unconcious. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) as Cleopatra, c1885. English society beauty and actress, born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton on Jersey. Called the Jersey Lily

Florida Everglades, USA. Wood engraving c1885

John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General. Defeated Soult at Corunna (La Coruna) 16 January 1809 but fatally wounded

After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah Morris, the Methodist preacher. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Mrs Poyser, wife of Hetty Sorrels farmer uncle, Martin Poyser, with Squire Donnithorne, whose son Arthur seduced Hetty. Mrs Poyser is possibly George Eliots most successful comic character

Tapping a blast furnace and running molten iron into the Pigs. Wood engraving c1885

Charging a blast furnace at the Govan Iron Works, Scotland. Charge fed into cup around cone, as cone lifted the charge fell into top of furnace. Molten metal run off when furnace tapped at bottom

Volunteers working to break through to colleagues trapped in flooded workings in the Tynewydd Colliery, Rhondda Valley, April 1877. From Edwin Hodder Heroes of Britain, London c1885. Wood engraving

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), centre. The natural source of digitalin, a powerful cardiac stimulant, valuable in the treatment of heart disease

Pierre Eugene Marcellin Berthelot (1827-1907) French organic chemist and politician. Berthelot worked on explosives and dyes

Basuto miners in De Beers diamond mines. From photograph c1885. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines

Zulu boys at De Beers diamond mines. From photograph taken c1885. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines

Giraffe browsing. French naturalist Lamarck considered giraffe illustrated his Transformism theory of evolution by acquired characteristics. Chromolithograph c1885

New York City street on a wet winter night lit by gas street lights, c1885

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640. Engraving c1885

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"C1885: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to c. 1885, a year filled with fascinating events and captivating characters. Princess May of Teck graces us with her elegant presence, capturing hearts and minds with her regal charm. Meanwhile, at the Creusot Steelworks, sparks fly as workers forge steel into magnificent structures that will stand the test of time. One such masterpiece is the wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow - an engineering marvel that connects communities and inspires awe. Amidst nature's beauty lies hidden danger; poisonous plants like Black Nightshade and Deadly Nightshade remind us of nature's delicate balance between allure and peril. In literary realms, we find ourselves immersed in George Eliot's timeless novel "Adam Bede. " Witness Adam Bede triumphantly overcoming Arthur Donnithorne in a fierce battle while his loyal companion Gyp watches from a pile of shavings in their village workshop. As we turn each page adorned with intricate illustrations on its title page, our hearts are stirred by Adam Bede's declaration of love to Dinah after enduring countless trials and tribulations throughout their journey. Yet amidst this tale of love, tragedy befalls Hetty Sorrel as she faces a harrowing fate for infanticide. In her darkest hour, comfort finds solace through her Methodist confidante within prison walls. And let us not forget Mrs Poyser - wife to Hetty Sorrel's farmer uncle Martin Poyser - whose wit and wisdom light up every scene she graces with her presence. C1885 transports us to an era where royalty shines alongside industrial progress, where literature captures our imagination while reflecting society's complexities. It reminds us that even amidst darkness there is always hope for redemption and love prevails against all odds.