1840 Collection (page 2)

Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at St. Jamess Palace on 10 February 1840. Date: 13 June 1887

Newtown & Llanidloes Union Workhouse, Caersws, Wales
A view of the Newtown and Llanidloes Union Workhouse at Caersws, Montgomeryshire (now Powys), Wales. The building, designed by Thomas Penson of Oswestry, opened in 1840

Vicky, Crown Princess of Prussia 1860
Princess Victoria, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Crown Princess of Prussia, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901), eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, taken in 1860

Princesses Alice and Vicky
Queen Victorias two eldest daughters: on the right, Vicky, Princess Royal, Crown Princess, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901) and Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878)

Great Wall / China / Allom
The Great Wall of China built by Emperor Chi-Hoang-Ti of the fourth Tsin dynasty, the first universal monach of China, 237 BC

IRELAND: COVE OF CORK. View of the Cove of Cork (also known as Queenstown, or Cobh) in Cork Harbor, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

Vilnius, Lithuania
General view of the city, at a time when it was part of Poland

YORKSHIRE PACKET SHIP
American packet ship, depicted arriving at Liverpool after crossing the Atlantic from New York

Neath Abbey Woks Railway Locomotive - circa 1840

Middlesex Hospital
A view of the Middlesex Hospital in 1840. Middlesex Hospital was a teaching hospital located in the Fitzrovia area of London, England

Allonby Beach
The beach at Allonby, Cumbria. Date: circa 1840

France Grignan
Le chateau de Grignan, in the Drome departement : madame de Sevignes daughter, to whom she wrote those wonderful letters, was comtesse de Grignan. Date: circa 1840

William Rowland Peck
WILLIAM ROWLAND PECK English missionary in Sierra Leone Date: circa 1840

Butterfly studies
A plate from a field note book of Rose Monteiro depicting butterfly studies

Tynemouth Lifeboat
The Tynemouth lifeboat closing on a wrecked ship in a stormy sea off Tynemouth Priory and lighthouse Date: circa 1840

IRELAND: GAP OF DUNLOE. View of the Gap of Dunloe, near Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

Bougainvillea spectabilis visited by butterflies Date: circa 1840

Victoria and Albert
VICTORIA AND ALBERT walking in Windsor Park at the time of their marriage Date: 1840

Charles Booth (1840-1916)
Photographic portrait of Charles Booth (1840-1916), the English shipowner, statistician and social reformer, date unknown

Tchaikovsky / Rimsky Book
PYOTR ILICH TCHAIKOVSKY Russian composer

Southdown Sheep
Southdown ram belonging to John Ellman of Glynde, Sussex

Jullien / Cruikshank / 1852
LOUIS-ANTOINE JULLIEN Satire on the popularity of the French musician and the concerts which he conducted in Britain from 1840 to 1859

Victoria / Albert / Wedding
Two scenes from Queen Victorias reign: 1. her wedding to Albert, 1840 2. with Albert and children

Tchaikovsky / Russian
PYOTR ILICH TCHAIKOVSKY Russian composer

Thomas Lombes / Silk Mill
Sir Thomas Lombes Silk Mill, Derby

Old Bailey (Interior)
The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey

Gwr Broad Gauge Loco
Broad gauge locomotive of the Great Western Railway : if you are travelling cross-country, you must change trains at Gloucester from broad to narrow gauge

Pilch Illustration
The Great Days of Fuller Pilch

Burnham Beeches, Bucks
A woodland area near Slough, Berkshire, famed for its magnificent beech and other trees : a countrywoman and her dog are collecting firewood

Model Maid-Of-All-Work
The model maid of all work is kept busy in the scullery cleaning boots, boiling kettles and pans, and responding to the bells that are constantly rung for her

Zola / Nadar Photo
EMILE ZOLA French novelist

BEBEL (1840 - 1913)
AUGUST BEBEL German socialist politician, imprisoned for treason and lese-majesty against the Kaiser

Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar Signed and dated, lower right: T Daniell
Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar Signed and dated, lower right: " T Daniell | 1811", Thomas Daniell, 1749-1840, British

McGUFFEYs PRIMER, c1840. Title page of William Holmes McGuffeys Eclectic Primer, published in Cincinnati, Ohio, c1840

Battle Union Workhouse, Sussex
The Battle Union workhouse, designed by Frederick Thatcher, was erected in 1840. It later became Battle Hospital. Date: Date unknown

JAPAN: TRAVELERS, c1840. Travelers in the Snow at Oi: Japanese Oban print by Hiroshige

PAGANINI (1831)
NICCOLO PAGANINI Italian musician, at the Royal Opera House, London, 3 June 1831

Athenaeum Hall
Gentlemen in the hall at the Athenaeum

Clothworkers Hall C1840
Clothworkers Hall in Mincing Lane

Sankey Viaduct
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY : The Sankey Viaduct

Claretie / Sem / Celebrites
JULES CLARETIE French writer and Director of the Comedie Francaise Date: 1840 - 1913

Conjuror - Robert Houdin
Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-1871) the " conjuror" performing in front of a mid-nineteenth century French audience. Date: circa 1840

Netherlands Dordrecht
General view of the harbour. Date: circa 1840

Old English Pig, 19th century C013 / 6234
Old English Pig. 19th-century artwork of a sow of the Old English Pig, a breed of the domesticated pig (Sus scrofa domestica)

IRELAND: KILKEE, c1840. View of natural bridges on the Atlantic coast of Ireland near Kilkee, County Clare. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

IRELAND: BALLYBUNION, c1840. View of the coastal village of Ballybunion on the mouth of the river Shannon, County Kerry, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

IRELAND: KILKEE, c1840. View of the Atlantic coast of Ireland at Kilkee, County Clare. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

IRELAND: LOUGH TAY, c1840. View of Lough Tay and Luggala, one of the Wicklow Mountains in County Wicklow, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

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In the year 1840, a world of art, culture, and innovation unfolded. The iconic painting "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog" by Caspar David Friedrich captivated viewers with its mysterious allure, depicting a solitary figure contemplating nature's vastness. Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an intense battle between Sussex and Kent in 1840, showcasing the timeless rivalry between two English counties. During this era, T. E. Lawrence was born - a man who would later become known as Lawrence of Arabia for his pivotal role in Arab revolt against Ottoman rule during World War I. As history unfolded, another significant milestone emerged: the issuance of the Penny Black postage stamp on May 6th. Engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , it became the world's first adhesive postage stamp revolutionizing mail delivery forever. Sports also took center stage in 1840; English prizefighters showcased their skills while sports like shinty gained popularity among enthusiasts seeking thrilling competition. In Scotland, construction began on what would become an engineering marvel - the Forth Bridge - connecting Edinburgh to Fife across the Firth of Forth. Amidst these cultural and technological advancements stood Thomas Hardy – a renowned author whose works captured both rural life and human emotions with profound depth. His writings resonated with readers then and continue to do so today. The realm of music saw virtuoso Niccolò Paganini enchanting audiences worldwide with his violin mastery; even famed artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres immortalized him through his brush strokes at Kings Theatre. As time moved forward from that eventful year in 1840 towards 1921 when Thomas Hardy passed away but left behind an enduring literary legacy that continues to inspire generations long after he departed this world.