19th Collection (page 100)

John Cam Hobhouse, 1St Baron Broughton, 1786

James Smith, 1775 - 1839. English Author. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Henry O brien, 1808 - 1835. Irish Classicist And Author. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Grant Thorburn, Pseudonym Lawrie Todd, 1773 - 1863. Scottish Born American Author. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

George Robert Gleig, 1796

David Macbeth Moir, 1798 - 1851. Scottish Physician And Writer, Sometimes Signing His Work With The Name Delta. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Sir David Brewster, 1781

Isaac D israeli, 1766

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, 1749

Alfred Guillaume Gabriel, Comte D orsay Aka Count Of Orsay, 1801

George Cruikshank, 1792

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1772

Charles Lamb, 1775

John Baldwin Buckstone, 1802

Washington Irving, 1783

William Wordsworth, 1770

Allan Cunningham, 1784

Dionysius Lardner, 1793 -1859. Irish Scientific Writer. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1St Baron Lytton, 1803

Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges, 1St Baronet, 1762

William Roscoe, 1753

William Harrison Ainsworth, 1805

Mary Russell Mitford, 1787

John Wilson Of Ellerey, Psuedonym Christopher North, 1785

Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton, 1808

William Maginn The Doctor, 1794 - 1842. Irish Journalist And Miscellaneous Writer. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

John Galt, 1779-1839. Scottish Author. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Samuel Rogers, 1763

John Gibson Lockhart, 1794

William Jerdan, 1782

Thomas Campbell, 1777

George Augustus Frederick Fitzclarence, 1St Earl Of Munster, 1794

Sir Walter Scott, 1St Baronet, 1771

Thomas Moore, 1779

19Th Century Facsimile From The Copy Book Of Vespanianus, A 16Th Century Monk. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

An 1819 English One Pound Note. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Sir Leslie Matthew Ward, 1851

Sir Leslie Matthew Ward, Aged 31, 1851

Franz Winkelmeier, Aka Giant Of Friedburg-Lenga 1860

General William Booth, 1829

Adolphus Cambridge, 1St Marquess Of Cambridge, Born Prince Adolphus Of Teck And Later The Duke Of Teck, 1868

From Left To Right, Charles Sherwood Stratton, Aka General Tom Thumb, 1838

Robert Hales, Aka The Norfolk Giant, 1820 - 1863. English Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Louis Frenz, Born 1801- ?. French Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

William Boyd Carpenter, 1841

The Clarendon Building, Oxford, England In The 19Th Century. Built In The Early 18Th Century To House The Oxford University Press. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Sarah Bernhard, 1844

Hiram Maxim Holding One Of His Flying Machine Engines, Weighing 300Lb One Of The Lightest Engines Of Its Time. Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, 1840

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"19th Century Charm: Exploring the Beauty of Polperro, Cornwall" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 19th-century Polperro, Cornwall. This captivating coastal village is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. As you stroll through the narrow streets lined with picturesque houses on the hillside, you'll be greeted by an array of vibrant flowers, including hortensias and lilacs that fill the air with their sweet fragrance. Plate 113 captures a delightful scene from this era - five little girls joyfully playing amidst the charming backdrop of Polperro. Their innocence and laughter echo through time. Hannah Rowett's portrait transports us to around 1860 when her grace and elegance were immortalized on canvas. Her presence adds a touch of refinement to this quaint fishing village. Five young ladies pose gracefully for another snapshot, showcasing both their fashionable attire and the timeless allure of Polperro during the 1860s-1870s. In Plate 127 lies a hidden gem - a wine cellar brimming with aged bottles waiting to be uncorked. Imagine savoring exquisite wines while surrounded by centuries-old stone walls steeped in history. Speaking of masterpieces, we can't forget Ludwig van Beethoven's manuscript page from his String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3 dating back to 1806. The delicate notes penned by one of history's greatest composers remind us that art transcends time itself. And let's not overlook Strawberry Wilmots Superb - a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds even today. This luscious fruit variety has stood the test of time as it continues to delight generations with its sweetness. So come along on this journey through time as we uncover Polperro's rich heritage captured within these glimpses from yesteryears.