C1845 Collection

Train crossing Stockport viaduct on London & North Western Railway. Note pollution of river banks, smoking chimneys and complete domination of scene by railway viaduct

Norwich Castle / C1845
Norwich Castle, Norfolk: view from the south-west

Stonemasons, wearing heavy leather safety aprons, sawing stone blocks and shaping with mallet and chisel
536352 Stonemasons, wearing heavy leather safety aprons, sawing stone blocks and shaping with mallet and chisel.; (add.info.: Stonemasons, wearing heavy leather safety aprons)

The Last of the Coaches'. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s
541229 The Last of the Coaches'. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s, flourished until the coming of the railways in 1830. (c1845)

Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture
538585 Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture, c.1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Man)

Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving)
533903 Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Forming cotton into 'laps' so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts)

PARIS / SEINE C1845
the Seine, with the Louvre on the left, viewed from the Quay dOrsay Date: circa 1845

Caroline Chisholm (born Jones - 1808-1877) called The Emigrants Friend born at Wotton, Northamptonshire. Here, while resident in Australia

Temple Church C1845
Temple Church: interior Date: circa 1845

Stonemasons, wearing heavy leather safety aprons, sawing stone blocks and shaping with mallet and chisel. Top: Breaking stone with fire and water. Hand -coloured wood engraving c1845

Bricklayer working on wooden scaffold. Top: Brickyard. Right: Miixing mortar. Hand-coloured wood engraving from childrens book, London, c1845

Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture. Substitution of wheel for hand combing meant more of fleece could be used

Carpenters at work, surrounded by various tools. Top: Felling tree and cutting into planks in saw-pit. Hand-coloured wood engraving c1845

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) British chemist and physicist c1845. Engraving

Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist c1845. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French artist, leading painter of the Barbizon School

Tailor pressing a jacket on an ironing board. Around him are some of the tools of his trade such as a thimble, measuring tape and scissors

Lincolnshire Duck Decoy showing end and front views. Wild duck decoyed into mouth of net covering curving ditch or pipe. Dog trained to drive birds to narrow end where the birds were caught

Shoemaker and shoemaking. From Reuben Rambles The Childs Treasury of Knowledge and Amusement, London, c1845

The Last of the Coaches. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s, flourished until the coming of the railways in 1830

Forming cotton into laps so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts. In foreground baskets of cotton that had been through the gin to remove seeds and separate fibres

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Third President of the United States 1801-1809. Coloured lithograph half-length portrait of Jefferson seated at desk, c1845

Roderick Impey Murchison 1792-1871) Scottish-born British geologist. Defined Silurian system, 1835, Permian system, c1845, and in co-operation with Adam Sedgwick (1785-1873), the Devonian system

Two-cylinder horizontal saw-mill engine
Two-cylinder horizontal. Hick, saw-mill engine c.1845 / IMechE model Date: circa 1845

Madame Marie Tussaud (1761-1850)
Engraved portrait of Madame Tussaud (1761-1850), born Marie Grosholtz, pictured c.1845. Marie Tussaud was the wax sculptor who founded Madame Tussauds Waxwork museum in London in 1835

Elephant / Trooper C1845
An elephant tramples the trooper who has been tormenting him. Date: circa 1845

Camels Fighting C1845
Two camels fight while two men watch in excitement: they have probably taken a bet on the outcome. Date: circa 1845

John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)
Engraved portrait of John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), the American politician and statesman, pictured c.1845

Harvesting Scene C1845
Harvest scene with mother and child

Bufalo and Hunters C1845
A buffalo charges hunters

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"C1845: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1845, where various scenes unfold before our eyes. The London & North Western Railway train gracefully crosses Stockport viaduct, a magnificent structure that stands as a testament to engineering prowess. However, one cannot ignore the unfortunate pollution plaguing the river banks below. In Norwich Castle, C1845 captures its grandeur and historical significance. Meanwhile, Paris reveals itself through the lens of SEINE C1845 - a city alive with culture and beauty. The Temple Church stands proudly in all its glory during this era - an architectural marvel that has stood the test of time. Stonemasons diligently work on shaping stone blocks while donning heavy leather safety aprons, showcasing their craftsmanship and dedication. Roderick Impey Murchison emerges as a prominent figure in Scottish geology during c1860. His groundbreaking work led to defining the Silurian system, unraveling Earth's ancient history. A bricklayer meticulously works on a wooden scaffold amidst a vibrant brickyard scene. Mixing mortar becomes an art form when hand-colored with precision and care. Witnessing laborious tasks is not limited to construction alone; we find ourselves observing individuals combing long staple wool into slivers for textile production – highlighting their dedication towards creating quality products. Caroline Chisholm earns her title "The Emigrants Friend" through her tireless efforts in assisting those seeking new beginnings far from home. Her compassion knows no bounds as she aids countless individuals on their journey towards hope and prosperity. Carpenters surround themselves with an array of tools while felling trees and cutting them into usable timber at their workshop – exemplifying skillful craftsmanship passed down through generations. Michael Faraday graces us with his presence; this British chemist and physicist made significant contributions to science during this period. His brilliance continues to inspire future generations.