1800 Gallery

Sir Robert Peel, c.1846

Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism and Free Trade vs Protectionism, but is probably best remembered for organising the London Police Force in the 1820's. For a long time, British policemen were nicknamed Peelers or Bobbies in reference to Robert Peel

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

American Indians. Billy Bowlegs and his suite of Indian Chie

Billy Bowlegs (Holata Micco) was a leader of the Seminole people, he went on to serve as a Captain in the Union Army during the Civil War. This picture dates from the 3rd Seminole war, 1855-58, where his people were resisting being resettled from Florida to Oklahoma by the US Government

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Officer, 1st Royal Regiment of Dragoons

An officer of the First or Royal Regiment of Dragoons in uniform. He is mounted and carrying a sword. The plate is entitled Advancing to the Charge. In the uniform description (below) other regiments with similar uniforms are mentioned.
1800

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