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Lunar SocietyThe Lunar Society of Birmingham sought to improve society using science; its members included Priestley, Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin, Herschel, and Watt
Montgolfier balloon in flight over ParisFirst manned balloon ascent, made in the presence of the Dauphin, from the Jardin de la Muette, Paris, under the direction of Montgolfier
Mozart and Constanze on their honeymoonWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791), Austrian composer and musician, seen here honeymooning with his bride Constanze. They married in 1782
England / Milton AbbasThe distinctive charm of the village street of Milton Abbas, Dorset. Built in the 1780s by Sir William Chambers at the request of Lord Milton; an early English model village Date: 1950s
Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean. English folk or fairy tale that appeared in this form in 1734, and later became Jack and the Beanstalk. Date: Late 18th Century
Union Workhouse, Hambledon, SurreyThe Hambledon Union workhouse, a building originally erected in 1786 for the united parishes of Bramley, Chiddingfold, Dunfold and Hambledon
Grand Aerostatic Balloon, Little ChelseaGrand Aerostatic Balloon ascending with Mr Blanchard from the Royal Military Academy, Little Chelsea, London. 16 October 1784
Major General Claud Martins House, by Thomas DaniellMajor General Claud Martins House, the Farhad Baksh, in Lucknow on the River Gumti, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1789
Balloon ascent by BlanchardJean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, probably for the planned ascent from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 2 March 1784. A slightly fanciful representation of the balloon, parachute and carriage. circa 1784
Blanchard and Jeffries crossing English ChannelJean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jeffries crossing the English Channel by balloon. They left Dover, crossed the sea, and landed near Blanay, between Calais and Boulogne
Balloon ascent from the Tuileries Gardens, ParisBalloon ascent of Charles and Robert from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, the first voyage made in a hydrogen balloon. After sending off a trial hydrogen balloon, Charles designed
Balloon ascent, Champ de Mars, ParisBalloon ascent by Montgolfier, d Anonai and Vivarais from the Champ de Mars, Paris. 27 August 1783
Satirical ballooning imageA rude satirical image of large and small balloons tied together, lifting a cannon, entitled The Montgolsier. A first rate of the French Aerial Navy. A Fart, an Ass, a Fool, A Monkey, a Nothing. 1783
Tollymore Barbican GateThe Barbican Gate entrance to Tollymore Forest Park, near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was built by Lord James Limerick as the eastern entrance to the park. Date: 1780s
Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal and her four sistersMorning Amusements -- Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828), and her four sisters (Augusta Sophia, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia), all daughters of King George III
Abraham purchasing cave for a burial placeAbraham purchasing the Cave of Machpelah for a burial place - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 23.16. 1787
Brochure cover, W Barratt & Co Ltd, NorthamptonBrochure cover design, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, advertising Footshape boots by post. Depicting an 18th century scene with a coach and horses and a road sign: Boots by Post in 1780
Angel commanding Hagar to return to SarahThe Angel of the Lord commanding Hagar to return to her mistress Sarah - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 16.9. 1787
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden HandbillTheatre Royal Handbill advertising the Marriage of Figaro and Virtues Triumph. Date: January 13th 1785
Tollymore Entrance GateThe Main Entrance Gates to Tollymore Forest Park, near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was built for Lord James Limerick. Date: 1780s
Sea fight with the Mahrattas (Maratha sailors), who captured the East India Company ship Ranger on 5 (or 8) April 1783, an action which went against the Treaty of Salbai which had ended the First
Flight of Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore in Southern India, after the Battle of Porto Novo (now Parangipettai), between the British East India Company and the Sultanate of Mysore, 1 July 1781
Patrick Miller, the first steam engine boat, 1788. 1788
Jonathan Thatcher riding cow to Stockport MarketJonathan Thatcher rode his cow to Stockport Market on 27 November 1784 in defiance of Pitts Horse Tax. 1784
Admiral Rodney defeats French navy, Battle of the SaintesAdmiral Rodney defeats the French navy, Battle of the Saintes (Dominica), American War of Independence, 9-12 April 1782 Date: 1782
French Revolution, Attack on the Bastille, Paris Date: 1789
The Bird of Paradise and Colonel Witwou'd, - actress and courtesan Gertrude Mahon (nee Tilson) and George Bodens, Gentleman Usher to the King Date: 1781
The Abandoned Wife and The Seducing Captain Date: 1781
The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier, Richard PriceThe Subtle Seducer and The American Financier - Richard Price, British philosopher, nonconformist minister, mathematician, supporter of American independence
Captain William Bentinck, RN, by George RomneyCaptain William Bentinck, RN (1764-1813), portrait by George Romney Date: 1787-1788
George Washington by Charles Willson PealePortrait of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale, commissioned by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. After painting the original version
Young Joseph Grimaldi falling into orchestra pitThe young Joseph Grimaldi as a boy, falling into the orchestra pit in the role of a monkey. The clown on stage is his father, who had swung him on a chain as part of the performance
Young Joseph Grimaldi going to visit his godfather Date: circa 1780s
Signing the Treaty of Paris (Peace of Paris) between Great Britain, France and Spain, 20 January 1783, part of the set of treaties which ended the American Revolutionary War. Date: 1783
Stone Bridge, Chelmsford, Essex, built circa 1780 Date: circa 1950
The Racehorse EclipseReproduction of a painting by George Stubbs (1724-1806) of the racehorse Eclipse (1764-1789). Eclipse was an undefeated thoroughbred who won 18 races and went on to become a successful sire
The Gordon Riots, street scene Date: 1780
George III and Royal Family viewing RA exhibitionGeorge III and the Royal Family viewing the Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts, 1788 Date: 1788
Original marine steam engine invented by SymingtonThe original marine steam engine invented by William Symington, 1787, placed on the deck of a pleasure boat, producing a speed of five miles per hour. Date: 1787
Convict ship Guardian Frigate wrecked on an island of iceConvict ship the Guardian Frigate wrecked on an island of ice, 23 December 1789 Date: 1789
Constantia, after a painting by George Morland Date: circa 1788
The Road Engine, built by Richard Trevithick from an idea by William Murdock Date: 1786
Delia in Town, painted by George MorlandDelia in Town, painting by George Morland, engraved by J.R. Smith Date: 1788
Mrs. Wilbraham, painting by D. Gardner, engraved by Thomas Watson, 1780 Date: 1780
Mrs. Crewe, painting by D. Gardner, engraved by Thomas Watson, 1780 Date: 1780
Westminster Abbey, London, The Handel FestivalWestminster Abbey, London, for The Handel Festival, Commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the composer's death, with five concerts including Messiah, 26 May to 5 June 1784. Date: 1784
Huts and Boat House, Hawaii, Pacific Date: 1785
Ball at St James's Palace, London on the celebration of Queen Charlotte's Birthday, 9 February 1786. Date: 1786