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1820s Collection (page 35)

Step back in time to the 1820s, a decade filled with captivating moments and remarkable achievements

Background image1820s Collection: Cries of London - Old Water Carrier

Cries of London - Old Water Carrier
Cries of London - Any New-River water here - Old Water Carrier. 1827

Background image1820s Collection: Male Type / 4 Dandies 1820

Male Type / 4 Dandies 1820
Pillars of the Opera: Prince Esterhazy, Lord Fife, Ball Hughes, and Lord Wilton. Date: 1820s

Background image1820s Collection: Poster, The Boat Race Centenary, 23 March 1929

Poster, The Boat Race Centenary, 23 March 1929. Date: 1929

Background image1820s Collection: Cadbury Tea Dealer, Bull Street, Birmingham

Cadbury Tea Dealer, Bull Street, Birmingham
Idealised street scene showing the Cadbury Tea Dealer shop in Bull Street, Birmingham, where John Cadbury was apprenticed as a young man. Date: 1820s

Background image1820s Collection: King Duck, by John James Audubon

King Duck, by John James Audubon
King Duck, Fuligula Spectabilis, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background image1820s Collection: Belted Kingfisher, by John James Audubon

Belted Kingfisher, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background image1820s Collection: Wilhelm Fabry, German surgeon

Wilhelm Fabry, German surgeon
Wilhelm Fabry (1560-1634), German surgeon. Born in Hilden in Germany, Fabry is sometimes referred to as Guilelmus Fabricius Hildanus, or Fabricius von Hilden

Background image1820s Collection: Celsus, Roman encyclopaedist

Celsus, Roman encyclopaedist
Aulus Cornelius Celsus, Roman encyclopaedist who lived in the first centuries BC and AD. He gathered together the learning of the Greeks and published it in eight books

Background image1820s Collection: Bodies removed from a crashed balloon

Bodies removed from a crashed balloon
The bodies of a man and a woman being removed from a crashed balloon in a deer park. 1824

Background image1820s Collection: Satirical cartoon, The March of Intellect

Satirical cartoon, The March of Intellect, showing a street scene with balloons in the sky above. 1828

Background image1820s Collection: Silver and copper works, Chile, South America

Silver and copper works, Chile, South America

Background image1820s Collection: The Mint, Santiago, Chile, South America

The Mint, Santiago, Chile, South America
The Mint of Santiago -- street scene in Chile, South America. 1824

Background image1820s Collection: Mules with timber and iron bars, Chile, South America

Mules with timber and iron bars, Chile, South America
Timber and iron bars conveyed by mules in Chile, South America. 1824

Background image1820s Collection: Women sitting on a rock, Chile, South America

Women sitting on a rock, Chile, South America
Porte Zuevo -- three women sitting on a rock near a beach, with animals and buildings in the background, in Chile, South America. 1824

Background image1820s Collection: People at a fair in Chile, South America

People at a fair in Chile, South America
Scenes at a Fair -- people at a fair in 19th century Chile, South America. 1824

Background image1820s Collection: Honey Sucker from New South Wales, Australia

Honey Sucker from New South Wales, Australia
A Honey Sucker from New South Wales, Australia, perching on a branch. 1822

Background image1820s Collection: BONINGTON: CLIFF, 1828. At the Foot of the Cliff. Watercolor, 1828, by Richard Parkes Bonington

BONINGTON: CLIFF, 1828. At the Foot of the Cliff. Watercolor, 1828, by Richard Parkes Bonington

Background image1820s Collection: Choteaus Pond, Missouri, 1820s

Choteaus Pond, Missouri, 1820s
Settlement on Choteaus Pond, now part of St Louis, Missouri. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background image1820s Collection: An outing on the Erie Canal in the early 1800s

An outing on the Erie Canal in the early 1800s
Passengers enjoying a cruise on the Erie Canal, 1820s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background image1820s Collection: PPRE2A-00078

PPRE2A-00078
Citizen addressing " Old Hickory" during Andrew Jacksons Presidential campaign, 1820s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background image1820s Collection: PPRE2A-00011

PPRE2A-00011
President-Elect Andrew Jackson making a speech at a stage stop on his way to Washington, 1828. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Background image1820s Collection: Union Workhouse, Orsett, Essex

Union Workhouse, Orsett, Essex
The Union workhouse at Orsett, Essex. The building, designed by Sampson Kempthorne, was erected in 1827. It later became Orsett Hospital

Background image1820s Collection: St Audrys Hospital, Woodbridge, Suffolk

St Audrys Hospital, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Aerial view of St Audrys Hospital at Woodbridge, Suffolk, originally erected in 1765 as a workhouse formerly known as the House of Industry for Looes and Wilford Incorporated Hundreds

Background image1820s Collection: Dr Syntax in danger

Dr Syntax in danger. Syntax is unwell and tended to by a doctor who asks him to put his tongue out; servants panic and one rushes in with a dish of boiling water accompanied by an excitable dog

Background image1820s Collection: Costume / Dandies / Cossacks

Costume / Dandies / Cossacks
Sir Lumley Skeffington and Lord Petersham wear cossack trousers & box coat with single cape

Background image1820s Collection: Female Type / Demure 1820S

Female Type / Demure 1820S
" Grandmothers Girlhood" : a demure young woman in a white dress

Background image1820s Collection: Bayham Abbey 2 of 6

Bayham Abbey 2 of 6
Bayham Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery on the Kent and Sussex borders, was founded by Robert Thornham at the turn of the 12th century

Background image1820s Collection: King William IV of the United Kingdom

King William IV of the United Kingdom
William IV (1765-1837), King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death, seen here in naval uniform as Lord High Admiral. circa 1820s

Background image1820s Collection: French Politicians

French Politicians. circa 1820

Background image1820s Collection: Bank of Fashion novelty bank note

Bank of Fashion novelty bank note, advertising hair cutting and dressing. 1823

Background image1820s Collection: Scottish fishwife, 1830s

Scottish fishwife, 1830s
A Scottish fishwife selling fish from a basket and putting it in her customers pocket, 1830s Date: 1830s

Background image1820s Collection: Woman selling cockles in Scotland, c. 1830

Woman selling cockles in Scotland, c. 1830
Woman selling cockles in Scotland to two boys, c.1830 Date: C.1830

Background image1820s Collection: Extraordinary exhibition of Scapiglione

Extraordinary exhibition of Scapiglione
Advertising flyer for an Extraordinary Exhibition at the Saville House, Leicester Square, every day from Ten o Clock till One, and from Two till Ten. Scapiglione

Background image1820s Collection: The Island of St Helena

The Island of St Helena - Napoleons residence. circa 1820

Background image1820s Collection: The Oxford & Cambridge Rowing Match at Henley on Thames

The Oxford & Cambridge Rowing Match at Henley on Thames, London. circa 1820

Background image1820s Collection: Mr Warde as the Prince of Wales in Shakespeares Henry IV

Mr Warde as the Prince of Wales in Shakespeares Henry IV
Mr Warde (probably James Prescott Warde, 1792-1840) as the Prince of Wales (Hal) in Shakespeares Henry IV. 1827

Background image1820s Collection: Charles Kemble as Falstaff in Henry IV

Charles Kemble as Falstaff in Henry IV
Charles Kemble in the role of Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeares King Henry IV. 1827

Background image1820s Collection: Men playing billiards

Men playing billiards - pushing iv ry balls. circa 1825

Background image1820s Collection: Two men playing chess

Two men playing chess, watched by a woman - With an Eye fix d as Marble. circa 1825

Background image1820s Collection: Two men playing draughts - The Veteran Defeated

Two men playing draughts - The Veteran Defeated. circa 1820

Background image1820s Collection: Caricature of a gluttonous monk

Caricature of a gluttonous monk. circa 1820

Background image1820s Collection: Scene in a Toy Shop

Scene in a Toy Shop. circa 1820

Background image1820s Collection: Tommy Sly of Durham

Tommy Sly of Durham. 1827

Background image1820s Collection: Tommy Bell of Houghton-le-Spring, Durham

Tommy Bell of Houghton-le-Spring, Durham. 1827

Background image1820s Collection: Rider thrown from his horse

Rider thrown from his horse. circa 1825

Background image1820s Collection: The Tyrolese Singers

The Tyrolese Singers -- a group of four men and one woman. 1827

Background image1820s Collection: On Chatham Hill, Kent

On Chatham Hill, Kent - sign for The Star Inn at Rainham, with a well on the right. 1827

Background image1820s Collection: Young woman in Opera Dress

Young woman in Opera Dress and elaborate blue hat. 1827



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Step back in time to the 1820s, a decade filled with captivating moments and remarkable achievements. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art, nature, and innovation as we explore this fascinating era. Let's begin our journey by delving into the mesmerizing world of John James Audubon. His masterpieces like "American Flamingo" and "Louisiana Heron" transport us to lush landscapes teeming with exotic birds. Audubon's intricate illustrations capture the beauty of these creatures, allowing us to marvel at their vivid colors and graceful movements. But it wasn't just Audubon who captivated imaginations during this period. Picture a man riding on a steam rocket, defying gravity itself. This daring feat symbolizes humanity's unyielding quest for progress and exploration. Meanwhile, Charles Green's balloon event in Stockport showcases mankind's fascination with flight as people gathered to witness awe-inspiring ascents into the sky. As we delve deeper into history, let us not forget the Napoleonic Wars that shaped Europe during this time. The French uniforms worn by soldiers evoke images of valorous battles fought across vast landscapes. These uniforms serve as reminders of an era defined by conflict but also marked by resilience and heroism. Innovation was also thriving during this decade; enter BABBAGEs ENGINE (1), an early mechanical computer designed by Charles Babbage himself. This groundbreaking invention laid the foundation for modern computing systems that have revolutionized our lives today. Artistic genius Francisco Goya takes center stage with his haunting masterpiece "Saturn Devouring a Son. " Painted between 1819-23, Goya captures raw human emotions through his striking brushstrokes – reminding us that even amidst great accomplishments, darkness can still linger within society. Nature continues to enchant us through John James Audubon's Snowy Owl illustration—an ethereal creature soaring against a wintry backdrop.