1864 Collection (page 58)

Kensington Toll Gate, London, c. 1864
Engraving showing the Kensington turnpike toll gate in London, c.1864. After many years campaigning by Londoners, a large number of toll gates were removed from the citys roads in the early 1860 s

Assize Courts Manchester
The exterior of the new Assize Courts at Manchester

Boats on the Cam
Procession of boats on the Cam, in honour of the Prince and Princess of Wales

Construction of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works, Crossn
Engraving showing the construction of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness, Kent, in 1864. This facility, now better known as Crossness Pumping Station

Cross-Section of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Cro
Engraving showing a cross-section of the machinery at the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness, 1864. The machinery shown was used to pump away Londons sewage

Notting Hill Toll Gate, London, c. 1864
Engraving showing the turnpike toll gate at Notting Hill, London, c.1864. After many years of campaigning by Londoners, many toll gates were removed in the early 1860 s

Islington Toll Gate, London, c. 1864
Islington Toll Gate, London, c.1864

The Thames Embankment Works, London, 1864
Engraving showing men and barges in the River Thames at the commencement of the Thames Embankment works, near Westminster Bridge, 1864

Monkey House at London Zoo, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of the monkey house at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), Regents Park, 1864

The Civil Service Volunteers at Somerset House, London, 1864
Engraving showing the armed display of the Civil Service Volunteers, forming a square in the quadrangle of Somerset House, in front of the Prince of Wales, 1864

King George V and the Duke of Clarence, c. 1869
Photographic portrait showing Prince George and Prince Albert Victor wearing navy uniforms, c.1869. Prince George went on to become King George V of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865-1936)

The Garrick Club, Covent Garden, London, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of the Garrick Clubs premises in King Street, Covent Garden, 1864

Horse Jumping at Islington, London, 1864
Engraving showing a group of riders jumping their horses over fences at the Islington Horse Show, 1864

Charing Cross, 18th Century
Engraving showing Charing Cross, London, 18th century, after a painting by Canaletto. Date: 13 February 1864

Railway Works at Blackfriars, London, 1864
Engraving showing the temporary bridge built over the River Thames at Blackfriars, during the construction of the railway line north through Blackfriars and Ludgate Hill, 1864. St

Temporary Wooden Bridge at Blackfriars, London, 1864
Engraving showing a temporary wooden bridge over the River Thames at Blackfriars, London, 1864. This bridge was used during the rebuilding and repair of Old Blackfriars Bridge

Margot Asquith (1864-1945)
Photographic portrait of Margot (Emma Alice Margaret) Asquith (1864-1945), the Scottish society figure and wife of H.H. Asquith, picture date unknown

Margot Asquith, 1905
Photographic portrait of Margot (Emma Alice Margaret) Asquith (1864-1945), the Scottish society figure and wife of H.H. Asquith, pictured in 1905

O connell St Foundations
The laying of the foundation stone of the O Connell monument in Sackville Street, Dublin, Ireland in 1864

R. D. Blumenfeld / Express
RALPH DAVID BLUMENFELD American journalist. Editor of the British Daily Express from 1902 to 1932

Ball at Warsaw
As a public relations gesture, the President of Warsaw invites the bourgeois of Warsaw to a grand ball : hardly any accept, those who do being mainly Germans

Norway Hammerfest
General view of the harbour

Great Sheffield Flood
The Great Flood (or Inundation) at Sheffield on 11th March 1864 when the Dale Dyke Dam broke flooding Sheffield. Scene showing the wrecking of Coronation Bridge

Flooding Sheffield 1864
The Great Flood (or Inundation) at Sheffield on 11th March 1864 when the Dale Dyke Dam broke flooding Sheffield and surrounding areas and wrecking nearly all

Costume January 1864
Lastest Paris fashion of 1864

Paris Boulevards
The Porte Saint-Denis

France Les Baux
General view of the so-called esplanade in this renowned archaeological site in Provence

Fighting at Rachow
Cossack cavalry attack the insurgents who have invested the town of Rachow : they will be beaten back by a rebel counter-attack with many casualties

Poor Children Feasted
An alfresco feast for poor children is staged in the Tuileries Gardens, Paris

Fetes at Warsaw
Despite the fiasco of his ball in February, the governor of Warsaw is determined to win friends and influence people - fetes and parades are applauded by some, at least

The blockade runner Lillian; American Civil War, 1864
Sketch showing the steamship Lillian, running the blockade into Wilmington Harbour, during the American Civil War

Lord Palmerston addressing the House of Commons, 1864
Engraving showing Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), delivering the ministerial statement on Dano-German relations to the House of Commons, June 1864

Skating in Central Park, New York, 1865
Engraving showing a night scene on the lake in Central Park, New York, during the winter of 1864-5. New Yorkers were able to skate in the darkness with the help of artificial lighting

Lansdowne College, Bath, 1864
Engraving of Lansdowne College, Bath, which had been purchased in 1864 for about 3000 pounds to provide a School for Daughters of Officers in the British Army"

Charing Cross Railway Bridge, March 1860
Engraving of the Charing Cross railway bridge over the Thames, with Westminster in the distance, from the Illustrated London News, 31st March 1860

Interior of the house of Cornelius Rufus, Pompeii
Interior view of the house of Cornelius Rufus, one of the discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii. The interior shows a typically rich Roman domestic interior with a bust of himself inscribed with

An Omnibus Sleigh, New York, 1865
Engraving showing an omnibus sleigh used in New York during the winter of 1864-5

Vietnam Saigon
Construction of a bridge in the Chinese Quarter

Andersonville Prisoners
Federal prisoners undergo awful hardships at Andersonville, where they have to endure the cold and the rain with scarcely enough clothing or shelter

Meyerbeer / Phrenologie
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German composer of Italian operas as a young man

Fort Fisher, Cape Fear; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving showing the British steamer Hansa running the blockade, under the guns of Fort Fisher at the entrance to the Cape Fear River

The blockade runner Lizzie; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving of the steamship Lizzie built on the Clyde, Scotland, and first used as a blockade runner during the American Civil War, 1864

General Stuarts Headquarters; American Civil War, 1864
Illustration showing General Stuarts headquarters on the Rapidan River; a thickly wooded scene, with soldiers cutting down trees and chopping logs

Confederate Army Winter Quarters, Rapidan; American Civil Wa
The winter quarters of the left wing of the Confederate army, on the Rapidan. The Confederate army cut down most of the surrounding trees for use as fuel and heating during the winter

Battle on the James River; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving showing the Texans of Longstreets Corps retaking the outer line of entrenchments, on the south side of the James River, from the Unionist army

American Civil War: Howletts Battery
Howleltts Battery on the James River, engaging Federal monitors

Confederate Troops moving through a burning forest; American
A dramatic night scene, showing columns of Confederate troops marching through a forest, part of which is ablaze

Confederate Troops leaving Brownsville; American Civil War
Engraving showing the Confederates quitting Brownsville, Texas, on hearing of the approach of Federal transports. Wagons were piled high with goods as the Confederates flee

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"1864: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1864, the world witnessed a myriad of events that shaped history. From the grandeur of Alexandra Palace's design in London to the poetic brilliance of John Clare and Hilton, creativity thrived. Meanwhile, on American soil, the Battle of Franklin unfolded with devastating consequences as depicted in Kurz & Allison's haunting lithograph. Amidst the chaos of war, Nathan Bedford Forrest emerged as an influential figure; his photograph captured his determination during this tumultuous period. The Battle of the Wilderness further intensified the horrors faced by soldiers on both sides in America's Civil War. Yet amidst these dark times, humanity displayed its ugliest side through plundering plantations during Sherman's March to the Sea. This ruthless act left scars on a nation torn apart by conflict. Beyond borders and battlefields lay distant lands like East India Islands marked on maps - destinations filled with mystery and opportunity. Closer to home was Crossley and Porter Orphanage in Halifax where hope bloomed for those less fortunate. Away from strife and struggle were moments of leisure such as July 1864's Sailing Barge Match on the Thames - a spectacle that brought joy to spectators' hearts. And who could forget Davenport Brothers' mesmerizing performances that captivated audiences seeking escapism? As we reflect upon "1864, " we are reminded that history is not merely dates etched into textbooks but rather a tapestry woven with triumphs, tragedies, and transformations. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness there is always room for resilience, compassion, artistry. . and hope for brighter days ahead.