1852 Collection (page 46)

Field-Marshal Lord French inspecting soldiers in Hyde Park
Field-Marshal Lord French (1852-1925) inspecting some 10, 000 volunteers of numerous London regiments in Hyde Park in 1916

The British Prime Minister arrives in Ireland
The British Prime Mininster Herbert Asquith (1852-1928) arriving in Kingstown, Ireland accompanied by his private secretary

Isaac Tatem Hopper
ISaC TATEM HOPPER American philanthropist with his autograph

Ritchie and Mcalls Preserved Meat Establishment, Houndsditc
Scene showing Ritchie & M Calls preserved meat establishment in Houndsditch, London. Various workers wearing caps and aprons are tending vats while meat cuts and carcasses fill the tables and worktops

Cricketer, Hall
Louis Hall Cricketer - Yorkshire

Empire Allegorised
An allegory of Napoleons imperial take-over after the 1852 plebiscite - Marianne, the symbol of France, chooses to wear imperial robes

Edwin Austin Abbey
EDWIN AUSTIN ABBEY American artist

H. M.s Agamemnon
Launch of H.M.S Agamemnon, the first steam ship to attempt to lay the Trans-atlantic telegraph cable

The bursting of the Bilberry Reservoir, spreading destructio
The bursting of the Bilberry Reservoir. Much destruction was caused by the flooding, bridges lost and buildings demolished

Slip of earth on the Great Northern Railway line
Slip of earth at the Spittal-Gate cutting off the Great Northern Railway. The incident happened just south of Grantham, over a thousand tons of earth fell on the track alomost burying the engine

Kew Gardens
An engraving of the interior of the Palm House at Kew Gardens in 1852. Built by the Irish engineer, Richard Turner and architect, Decimus Burton between 1844-1848

Kings Cross terminus
The busy Kings Cross terminus of the Great Northern Railway

Sutherland / 4th Duke / Vf
Cromartie Sutherland Leveson Gower 4th Duke of Sutherland Politician

William Ramsay / Tatler 04
SIR WILLIAM RAMSAY British chemist experimenting with radium at University College, London, in 1904

Belgian Dogs Resting
Five exhausted dogs resting in Brussels, Belgium, still harnessed to their cart

Manchester Free Lib Open
The ceremonial opening of the Manchester Free Library

Menai Bridges / Hawkins
The Britannia Tubular Bridge (foreground) designed by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1850 and the Menai Suspension Bridge designed by Thomas Telford, opened in 1826

Hydrogen for Balloons
Henri Giffard developed a process for the preparation of hydrogen gas for air balloons and dirigibles. His first dirigible flight took place in 1852 from Paris to Trappes

Wellington / Lightfoot
DUKE OF WELLINGTON Half-length portrait; full face; middle age

Chinese Missionary / 1852
Chinese Christian missionary, Candide Hiu

Engravers Studio
An engraver and his assistants at work in a French atelier

14th Earl of Derby(Holl)
EDWARD STANLEY 14th earl of DERBY British Tory Statesman, thrice Prime Minister :(1852, 1858- 59 & 1866-68)

Mormon Baptism
Adult baptism among the Mormons, Salt Lake City

Paul Bourget (Fantasio)
PAUL BOURGET French writer

Paul Bourget (Cohl)
PAUL BOURGET French writer

Glasgow / Bridge / Harbour
Glasgow: view of the bridge from the harbour

A Victorian Office
A Victorian office - high desk, high stool, candle-lit, books and papers anywhere and everywhere

Myanmar Tenasserim
Thien (1852) is unfindable today, but my guess is that it is Tenasserim, on the southern coast of Myanmar

Myanmar Moulmein
The Moulmein Pagoda, near Mandalay (in the distance) best known to us all by Kiplings poem The road to Mandalay

Wellington Statesman
ARTHUR WELLESLEY, duke of WELLINGTON soldier and statesman with his autograph

Alb. Schrenck-Notzing
Baron ALBRECHT SCHRENCK- NOTZING - German physician and psychical researcher involved in many classic cases : photograped with Eric Dingwall outside his home in Munchen

Food / Banquet / Iln / 1852
Grand dinner in the Hall at Audley End

Belle Assemblee 1852
A wedding gown with lace on the bodice and cuffs. A headdress of white roses frame her modest face. Attached is a long, almost floor length, veil

2 DRESSES 1852
Two gowns: 1 with ruched skirt & lace flounces with ribbons & a ribbon trimmed stomacher corsage; gold dress overlaid with black lace with 2 deep flounces

Costume Women 1852
Dresses: white with large floral design printed to fit the 3 flounces - flounces a disposition ; blue edged with black stripes & waistcoat style front in a contrasting fabric

Bell Assemblee 1852
The skirt of her gown has six flounces, the sleeves have two. The bodice of the dress comprises of 2 pleats from the shoulder diminishing to a point at the waist

Bloomerism in 1852
THE PROGRESS OF BLOOMERISM The new fad spreads and is adopted by ladies of all ages

Wellington Attacked
Arthur Wellesley, duke of WELLINGTON soldier and statesman, depicted being attacked by the London mob for his anti-reform bill views, circa 1830

Whitehall 1852
Looking up Whitehall towards Trafalgar Square. with the Treasury on your left and busy traffic including a bus, cab and horse-riders, beggars, tradesmen and a flower seller

France / Aix-En-Provence
The Gardens of Roi Rene, close to Aix-en-Provence

Mary Ann Clarke
MARY ANNE CLARKE, mistress of Frederick duke of York (2nds of G3 and commander-in-chief) is accused of selling his patronage; defending herself brilliantly she is acquitted

Mary Ann Clarke at War
MARY ANNE CLARKE, mistress of Frederick duke of York (2nds of G3 and commander-in-chief) is accused of selling his patronage; defending herself brilliantly she is acquitted

Mormon Confirmation
A Mormon confirmation at Salt Lake City

Childs First Steps / 1852
Mother and her son help the youngest girl to take her first few steps

Gideon Mantell
GIDEON ALGERNON MANTELL Geologist and palaeontologist

Folklore / Hare-Witch
The hare-witch of Berry, central France; sometimes they are thought to be malevolent humans who have disguised themselves

Duke of Wellington / Orsay
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and Statesman Known as the Iron Duke

Lily Langtry / Profile
LILY LANGTRY English actress in profile

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"1852: A Year of Battles, Discoveries, and Cultural Marvels" Step back in time to the year 1852, a remarkable period filled with significant events and captivating achievements. From the echoes of The Battle of Waterloo still resonating across Europe to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs, this year left an indelible mark on history. In the realm of science, Ramon Y Cajal would later become a Nobel laureate in 1906 for his histological diagram of a mammalian retina. His meticulous work paved the way for our understanding of vision and how our eyes perceive the world around us. Meanwhile, at Kew Gardens' magnificent Great Palm House in 1852, visitors marveled at its breathtaking interior. Amidst lush greenery and vibrant blooms, nature's wonders were showcased like never before—a testament to mankind's fascination with botanical diversity. Transporting ourselves further back in time to Brussels in 1815 brings us face-to-face with Duke Wellington as he summoned troops to Waterloo—a pivotal moment that shaped European history forever. Foot guards valiantly fought alongside him during this historic battle against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. Closer to home in South Wales, construction was underway on Landore Viaduct—an engineering marvel that connected communities and facilitated trade routes. This monumental structure stands as a testament to human ingenuity even today. The year also witnessed celestial wonders captured through early daguerreotypes by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond at Harvard College Observatory. Their pioneering efforts brought us closer than ever before to the moon's enchanting beauty—unveiling secrets hidden within its craters and vast expanse. Amidst these grand events stood cultural milestones such as Théophile Steinlen's iconic artwork "Tournée du Chat Noir. " This whimsical depiction encapsulated Parisian nightlife while capturing imaginations worldwide—a timeless piece that continues to inspire artists even today. However, not all was grandeur and celebration.