1870 Collection (page 2)

Union workhouse, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales
The Pontardawe Union workhouse was erected in 1870 on Brecon Road, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales. It later became the Danybryn Hostel

Rugby at Rugby School
AT RUGBY SCHOOL A crowd of schoolboys run after the ball at Rugby

James Braid, Golfer
James Braid. Scottish golfer and course architect, winner of five British Open Championships

CARPENTER / 1870
A carpenter planes a piece of wood creating lots of wood shavings

Skeleton & Ligaments
Physiological diagram of the skeleton and ligaments

Tropical plant and orchid house
Cross-section view of a tropical plant and orchid house

Pickwick Papers, Who are you, you rascal? said the captain, administering
Pickwick Papers, " Who are you, you rascal?" said the captain, administering several pokes to Mr. Pickwicks body with the thick stick. " Whats your name?"

MATTHEW: VI, 28-30.....consider the lilies of the field....... Text decorated with white lilies

France Grenoble
Birds eye view of the town in southeast France

Two Parakeets - 2
The TIRIBA PARAKEET and the COQUETTE PARAKEET (or PARAQUET) Two members of the Palaeornithinae family

Sir Francis Ronalds
Portrait of English inventor, Sir Francis Ronalds (1788-1873), inventor of the electric telegraph in 1816. He fitted his garden in Hammersmith with an electric telegraph but was refused when he

Robert E Lee / Pyle / Spirit
ROBERT EDWARD LEE American Confederate general on his horse, Traveler

1870 / CRITICS / PUNCH
Critics Gladstone and Disraeli as rival authors

Gads Hill House
The fine red brick house at Gads Hill, near Rochester, Kent. It was here that Charles Dickens died on 9 June 1870, while writing his novel " Edwin Drood"

Prague / General View 1870
Prague: general view

Lenin Making Speech
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN The Russian statesman is depicted making a rousing speech

Turncock (Petherick)
A London turncock, employed by the water company to turn on or off the cocks whereby water is channelled from the mains to domestic supply pipes

Factory at Paisley
Bird s-eye view of Messrs J and J Clarks Anchor Thread works at Paisley, 11 km west of Glasgow, Scotland. They are still Britains leading threadmakers

Alexander Herzen
ALEXANDER HERZEN Russian revolutionary, editor and writer, son of nobleman, exiled in the west, espoused socialist principles

Borough Market 1870
A busy day at the Borough food market

Reform Club Library / Iln
The library of the Reform Club

IVAN BUNIN
IVAN ALEKSEYEVICH BUNIN Russian writer

WHALE C1870

Cod Fishing Newfoundland
Cod fishing on the Grand Banks, Newfoundland

Diving Helmet Ca 1870
Diving helmet with weights attached

Edward Lear (British, 1812 - 1888), View of Ceriana, 1870, pen and brown ink over graphite

Verne / Under the Sea
20, 000 LIEUES SOUS LES MERS [20 000 leagues under the sea] The squid claims a victim

Lehar, Franz (1870-1948). Austrian composer, mainly known for his operettas. The Merry Widow. Poster (1907). Painting

Thomas Brassey - 1
THOMAS BRASSEY engineering contractor with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1870

LA Tarasque Polka

Inner Temple Hall
The new hall of the Inner Temple

Bismarck Circa 1870
OTTO von BISMARCK German statesman, circa 1870

Kornilov / August 1917
LAVR GEORGYEVICH KORNILOV Russian General and counter-Revolutionary, in August 1917

Parcels Post Van C1870
Parcels Post van of the British Post Office

Harry Lauder / Pyke
(Sir) HARRY LAUDER Scottish music-hall entertainer

Christian X / Danish Royal
CHRISTIAN X King of Denmark (1912-47)

Digestive Organs
Various diagrams depicting the digestive organs

Porthcurno Cable Station
Porthcurno cable terminal in Cornwall, built by the Falmouth Gibraltar Malta Telegraph company

Vatican Council / 1870
The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome

Whitby Harbour, Yorkshire
19th century vintage photograph: Whitby Harbour, Yorkshire, fishing boats in the harbour

Lenin and Stalin sitting on a bench
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870 - 1924) and Josef Stalin (1879 - 1953), Communist Russian leaders, sitting on a bench. Date: circa 1920

American Indians scalping
American Indian holding up the scalp of a died man, that he has just been in combat with. Date: Circa 1870s

Barcelona International Exhibition. 1929. Poster from an illustration by R. Bas. View of Paseo de Maria Cristina with the Montju fountains and the National Palace

The Nautilus - 20, 000 Leagues under the Sea
The Nautilus submarine cuts through the deep ocean, amidst millions of squid and other sea creatures. Jules Verne, 20, 000 Lieues sous les mers (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) Date: 1870

West Ham Fire Brigade
A manual horse drawn fire pump belonging to West Ham Fire Brigade with a Victorian fire crew

French Soldier Sniping
An infantryman gets a target in his sights during the Franco-Prussian war Date: 1870

Union Workhouse, Kings Norton, Worcestershire
Entrance to the Union workhouse on what is now Raddlebarn Road, Kings Norton, Worcestershire, south west of Birmingham. The building, designed by Edward Holmes, was opened in 1870

Angelina Holds Baby 1870
Little girl holds her baby brother in her arms for the first timey

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"1870: A Year of Literary Giants, Steamboat Races, and Political Revolution" In 1870, the world witnessed a plethora of remarkable events that shaped history. Renowned author Charles Dickens left an empty chair at his writing desk as he bid farewell to this mortal coil, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable literary creations. Meanwhile, across the globe in Asia, a map from 1870 revealed the vastness of British India and its influence on the continent. Back in America, an exhilarating steamboat race took place along the mighty Mississippi River. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race pitted two iconic vessels against each other - the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez - as they raced from New Orleans to St. Louis. In an astonishing display of power and speed, it was the Robert E. Lee that emerged victorious after three days, eighteen hours, and fourteen minutes on July 4th. Amidst these thrilling spectacles were political upheavals that would shape nations for years to come. Russian statesman Vladimir Ilyich Lenin began making his mark on history during this time period while Rosa Luxemburg's revolutionary spirit burned bright. As we reflect on this momentous year in history, let us not forget Charles Dickens' enduring impact through his timeless characters such as Oliver Twist or Ebenezer Scrooge; their stories continue to captivate readers even today. Furthermore, Montessori education pioneer Maria Montessori was born in 1870 - her innovative approach to learning continues to revolutionize education worldwide. Indeed, 1870 proved itself as a year filled with triumphs and challenges alike – where literature thrived alongside steam-powered races down rivers and political ideologies clashed amidst changing times.