Lyell Collection

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical lithograph cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical pen and ink cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

Gideon Mantell and iguanodon
Gideon Mantell (3 February 1790 - 10 November 1852). Gideon Mantell was a local doctor whose interest in fossils lead to his 1822 discovery near his home in Lewes of the first Iguanodon fossils

Geologist Charles Lyell
NWI4947411 Geologist Charles Lyell.; (add.info.: Geologist Charles Lyell.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Mount Lyell Copper Mine, Tasmania - Victorian period

Sir Charles Lyell - Geologist, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Sir Charles Lyell - Geologist, 1843-47

Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875) geologist

Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet, Scottish lawyer and geologist, 1875. In his highly influential Principles of Geology (1830-1833)

Sir Charles Lyell, 19th century British lawyer and geologist, (20th century). In his highly influential Principles of Geology (1830-1833)

Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1183, Charles Lyell (1853). Artist: Charles Lyell
Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1183, Charles Lyell (1853). Frontispiece of the ninth edition of Principles of Geology, Charles Lyell, London, 1853, showing how it had slowly subsided

Strata of red sandstone, slightly inclined, Siccar Point, Berwickshire 1852. Artist: Charles Lyell
Strata of red sandstone, slightly inclined, Siccar Point, Berwickshire 1852. It is illustrating nonconformable strata, and so long time scale

Charles Lyell, Scottish-born British geologist, 19th century. In his highly influential Principles of Geology (1830-1833)

Chronology, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Chronology, 1869. Ever since the geologist, Sir Charles Lyell, had proposed in the 1830s that the world was much older than had previously been supposed

Sir Charles Lyell, 1St Baronet, 1797 A

Fossil shells of the Miocene Tertiary Period
Plate II from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

1860s Charles Lyell portrait photo cdv
CDV photograph of Sir Charles Lyell (14th November 1797-22 February 1875) by John Watkins taken some time in the 1860 s. Lyell began his career as a lawyer

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Geologist Charles Lyell. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Charles Lyell (1797-1875). Engraving. Colored
Charles Lyell (1797-1875). British lawyer and geologist. Engraving. Universal History, 19th century. Colored

LADY LYELL wife of sir Charles Lyell, geologist Date: 19TH CENTURY

Sir Charles Lyell, 1875 (stipple engraving)
XJF486376 Sir Charles Lyell, 1875 (stipple engraving) by Jeens, Charles Henry (1827-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet)

Ribbon, by Cornell, Lyell, and Webster

SIR CHARLES LYELL (1797-1875). British geologist. Photographed in 1855

MUIR: YOSEMITE, c1890. Mount Maclure, Mount Lyell and the highest Yosemite fountain in Yosemite National Park. Sketch by American naturalist John Muir, c1890

Frontispiece of the ninth edition of Charles Lyell Principles of Geology, London, 1853, showing the Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1836 and how it had slowly subsided

Strata of red sandstone, slightly inclined, resting on vertical schist, at Siccar Point, Berwickshire, illustrating nonconformable strata, and so long geological time scale

Charles Lyell (1797-1875) Scottish-born British geologist whose Principals of Geology 1830-33 was highly influential. Engraving after portrait by Richmond

Ribbon, By Cornell, Lyell, And Webster

Fossil shells of the Eocene Tertiary Period
Plate III from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

Junction of granite and limestone
Fig 88 from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

Bove Valley, nr Mount Etna, Sicily
Plate from Principles of Geology (1830-33) Vol. II, by C. Lyell, illustrating the Bove Valley, near Mount Etna, Sicily

Mollusc specimen drawer
The shells in this specimen drawer were collected by Charles Darwin from various localities during the voyage of the HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836

Sir Charles Lyell, Bart. F. R. S. (1797-1875)
Sir Charles Lyell, a Scottish lawyer, geologist, and populariser of uniformitarianism. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Temple of Jupiter Serapis near Naples. This comprises the frontispiece from Principles of Geology Vol. 1, 1830 by Charles Lyell

Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875)
Portrait of Sir Charles Lyell, a Scottish born lawyer turned geologist, and author of The Geological Evidence of the Antiquity of Man (1863). Knighted in 1848

SIR CHARLES LYELL (1797-1875). British geologist. Line engraving, 1872

Engraving of English geologist Sir Charles Lyell
Charles Lyell. Engraving of the British geologist Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875). Son of a botanist, Lyell at first embarked on a legal career but his interests in geology led to his appointment as

1887 Bronze of Sir John Evans antiquiary
Sir John Evans 1887 bronze medal struck in his honour by the Numismatist Society of London, to which he was president. Father of Sir Arthur Evans - the excavator of Minoan Crete

1865 British Association cartoon by Punch
1865 A caricature by Punch of the diverse alumni of the British Association annual meeting in Birmingham. They are shown satirically, performing in their acknowledged fields of expertise

1863-1867 Changed view of human antiquity
The " Appearnace of Man" from Louis Figuiers Earth Before the Deluge 1863 (above), and below from the same book in its sixth edition of 1867. Engravings by Riou

Boucher de Perthes wrong hafted handaxes
1860, attribution on the plate. Palaeolithic and mesolithic tools imagined hafted in wooden shafts. In the case of the paleolithic tools this is almost certainly incorrect

1853 First Dinosaur models Crystal Palace
1853 The Illustrated London News, December 31st, page 600. " The Extinct Animals Model-Room, at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham" by P.H. Delamotte

Gideon Mantell, palaeontologist
Gideon Mantell (3 February 1790 - 10 November 1852). Gideon Mantell was a local doctor whose interest in fossils lead to his 1822 discovery near his home in Lewes of the first Iguanodon fossils

Sir John Evans circa 1895
Sir John Evans photo by Elliot and Fry (17 November 1823 -31 May 1908). Prehistoric archaeologist, numismatist and geologist. Father of Sir Arthur Evans the excavator of Minoan Crete

LYELL (1797 - 1875)
sir CHARLES LYELL geologist

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"Unveiling the Layers: Exploring the Legacy of Lyell" Step into a world where awful changes are captured in cartoons, as we delve into the intriguing life and contributions of Lyell. From Gideon Mantell's groundbreaking discovery of iguanodon to the Victorian era's Mount Lyell Copper Mine in Tasmania, this captivating figure has left an indelible mark on history. Sir Charles Lyell, a distinguished geologist from Scotland, made significant strides in his field during his tenure from 1843-47. His partnership with David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson resulted in awe-inspiring creations such as "Awful Changes Cartoon, " showcasing nature's transformative power. Lyell's influence extended beyond his time, earning him recognition as Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet - a Scottish lawyer and geologist who continued to shape our understanding well into the late 19th century. Even in the 20th century, his work remained relevant and impactful. Not limited to scientific endeavors alone, Charles Lyell showcased his artistic talents through works like "Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli" and "Strata of Red Sandstone. " These masterpieces exemplify both his geological expertise and artistic prowess. As we explore this remarkable individual's chronology through Charles Samuel Keene's artistry in 1869, it becomes evident that Sir Charles Lyell was more than just a scientist; he was an innovator whose legacy continues to inspire generations today. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel the layers surrounding one of history's most influential figures - Sir Charles Lyell.