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Supposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Creator: UnknownSupposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Testing explosives designed by Captain Warner, demonstrating:the effect produced by a line-of-battle ship following in her wake
The Wise and Foolish Virgins, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, painted by Lauder, 1844. Scene from the biblical parable, after a painting by James Eckford Lauder
Scene from the new comedy of "Old Heads and Young Hearts"Scene from the new comedy of " Old Heads and Young Hearts", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1844. London stage production of a comedy of manners by Dion Boucicault
Banquet in the pavilion, 1844. Creator: UnknownBanquet in the pavilion, 1844. Guests dining in a special pavilion at Alloway in Scotland, during the festival celebrating the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Burns
South Winfield manor house, 1844. Creator: UnknownSouth Winfield manor house, 1844. View of Wingfield Manor near South Wingfield in Derbyshire. The house, which dates back to 1441, fell into ruin in the 18th century
Interior of the old house, 1844. Creator: UnknownInterior of the old house, 1844. Building in Clerkenwell, London. The mode in which this house is internally disposed denotes it to have long been " a den of thieves" ;
Tangier, 1844. Creator: UnknownTangier, 1844. View of the port of Tangier on the coast of North Africa. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
Weighing in, 1844. Creator: UnknownWeighing in, 1844. Jockeys being weighed at Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
The Christening in the Chapel, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe Christening in the Chapel, 1844. The ceremony of christening the infant daughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter...was performed by the Bishop of Peterborough...Her Majesty [Queen
Fashions for August, 1844. Creator: UnknownFashions for August, 1844. 1. A paille de riz hat ornamented with flowers and a veil. A polka mantelet of changeable silk trimmed with fringe. A silk dress.2
Lambton Castle, 1844. Creator: UnknownLambton Castle, 1844. View of the the ancestral seat of the Lambton family, the Earls of Durham, near Chester-le-Street, County Durham
The British Fleet off Gibraltar, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe British Fleet off Gibraltar, 1844. Warships of the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
The kitchen at Burghley, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe kitchen at Burghley, 1844. Interior showing the great kitchens at Burghley House, near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The house was built in the 16th century
Lord Heytesbury, the newly appointed Viceroy of Ireland, 1844. Creator: UnknownLord Heytesbury, the newly appointed Viceroy of Ireland, 1844. Portrait of William a Court, 1st Baron Heytesbury, British diplomat and politician
Mr. Roberts, the Welsh Harper, 1844. Creator: UnknownMr. Roberts, the Welsh Harper, 1844. Harpist with visual impairment:who awakens all our best recollections of the bards of old by his admirable performance
Scene from "The City Madam", at Sadlers Wells Theatre, 1844. Creator: UnknownScene from " The City Madam", at Sadlers Wells Theatre, 1844. London stage production of...Massingers play of " The City Madam", lately revived, and performed
Goodwood House - scene in the park, 1844. Creator: UnknownGoodwood House - scene in the park, 1844. Carriages arrive at Goodwood in West Sussex. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
General Tom Thumbs carriage, 1844. Creator: UnknownGeneral Tom Thumbs carriage, 1844. Coach and horses belonging to American circus performer Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known by his stage name of General Tom Thumb. Phineas T
Statue of Goethe, at Frankfort, 1844. Creator: SmythStatue of Goethe, at Frankfort, 1844. This fine colossal statue of [German writer Johann Wolfgang von] Goethe, which was cast in bronze at the Royal Foundry of Munich
The Burghley Christening Cake, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe Burghley Christening Cake, 1844. Elaborate cake decorated with flags, to celebrate a christening at Burghley House, near Stamford, Lincolnshire
View of the wreck at sunset, 1844. Creator: UnknownView of the wreck at sunset, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea
Roman Wall, Bread-Street-Hill, 1844. Creator: UnknownRoman Wall, Bread-Street-Hill, 1844. Roman remains found in the City of London during the digging of sewers. Here we see...a portion of one of the more massive walls
The case in which Shakspeares Jug is kept, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe case in which Shakspeares Jug is kept, 1844. Cover for a ceramic jug said to have belonged to William Shakespeare. The precious relic is kept beneath a carved covering
The Road - wagons, etc, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe Road - wagons, etc, 1844. Racegoers on the way to Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
The City of London Aberdeen Steam-Ship, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe City of London Aberdeen Steam-Ship, 1844. This magnificent iron steamer has just been constructed in the Clyde, by Mr
Office of the Board of Trade - scene on Sunday night, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer LandellsOffice of the Board of Trade - scene on Sunday night, 1845. Investors rush to lodge railway applications in Whitehall, London
Scene from the new comedy of "The Maiden Aunt", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1845Scene from the new comedy of " The Maiden Aunt", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1845. Production of " The Maiden Aunt" by Richard Brinsley Knowles
China bird, and Japan sugar basket, 1845. Creator: John Wykeham ArcherChina bird, and Japan sugar basket, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford
Etruscan vases, Chinese vessels, &c. 1845. Creator: UnknownEtruscan vases, Chinese vessels, &c. 1845. Items from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford
Peruvian drinking cup, 1845. Creator: UnknownPeruvian drinking cup, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art
Blair Athol, 1844. Creator: UnknownBlair Athol, 1844. View of Blair Atholl in the Scottish Highlands. Queen Victoria was staying at Blair Castle. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
Keys of the Fortress of Portsmouth, 1845. Creator: UnknownKeys of the Fortress of Portsmouth, 1845....curious and antique emblems of authority...They are of bronze, of a deep gold colour; weigh two pounds and a half
St. Bene t s, Fink, 1845. Creator: UnknownSt. Bene t s, Fink, 1845. The Church of St Benet Fink in Threadneedle Street in the City of London was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built in the 1670s
Plan of attack on the Borneo pirates, 1845. Creator: UnknownPlan of attack on the Borneo pirates, 1845. Map of battle between British warships under Sir Thomas Cochrane, and the forces of Sultan Syarif Osman Alkadrie
Opening of the Maidstone Branch Railway, 1844. Creator: UnknownOpening of the Maidstone Branch Railway, 1844....a new branch railway, from the Paddock-wood station of the South-eastern line
The Smithfield Prize Cattle Show, 1845. Creator: UnknownThe Smithfield Prize Cattle Show, 1845. Agricultural show in London. The arrangements for the Exhibition presented this year an entirely new character; the entire courtyard of the Horse Bazaar King
Julliens Promenade Concert, at Covent Garden Theatre, 1845. Creator: UnknownJulliens Promenade Concert, at Covent Garden Theatre, 1845. Musical performance in London, conducted by French musician and composer Louis Antoine Jullien:as a conductor of symphonies and overtures
Godstow Nunnery, 1845. Creator: UnknownGodstow Nunnery, 1845. The ruins of Godstow Abbey near Oxford which dates from 1133. The Abbey housed an order of Benedictine nuns, and Rosamund Clifford, the mistress of King Henry II
Mr. Wallace, composer of the new opera of "Maritana", 1845. Creator: UnknownMr. Wallace, composer of the new opera of " Maritana", 1845. Portrait of Irish musician and composer William Vincent Wallace who travelled the world and had many adventures
The Martyrs Obelisk, Edinburgh - (from the parapet of North Bridge), 1845. The Political Martyrs Monument commemorates five political reformists from the late 18th and early 19th centuries
The new National Theatre, Lisbon, 1845. Creator: UnknownThe new National Theatre, Lisbon, 1845. This splendid National Theatre, unquestionably one of the very finest in Europe, was opened on...King Fernandos birthday...It is the work of Senhor [Fortunato]
R. Kynaston, Esq. 1844. Creator: UnknownR. Kynaston, Esq. 1844. Portrait of English cricketer Roger Kynaston of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), wearing a top hat while preparing to make a catch
York Minster and the city walls, 1844. Creator: UnknownYork Minster and the city walls, 1844. The fourteenth annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is now assembled in the ancient city of York, in which place
St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Capt. Bobadil, (Mr. Charles Dickens), 1845. London stage production starring amateur actors in Ben Jonsons " Every Man in his Humour"
Sir Robert Peel raising the first turf of the Trent Valley Railway, 1845. British Prime Minister Robert Peel digs the first sod of turf
St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Master Stephen, (Mr. Douglas Jerrold), 1845. London stage production starring amateur actors. British dramatist Douglas Jerrold in costume. Mr
Dr. Wolff, 1844. Creator: UnknownDr. Wolff, 1844. Portrait of German missionary Joseph Wolff who was held captive by Emir Nasrullah Khan in Bukhara, (in modern day Uzbekistan):his playfulness as well as his spirits
Ichaboe - mode of shipping the guano, 1844. Creator: UnknownIchaboe - mode of shipping the guano, 1844. Loading bird manure off the coast of south-west Africa. Account of Lieutenant Petrie: Up to the 24th of May, in this year alone