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Schoolboys Dream of Christmas 1858Victorian Schoolboys dreams of Christmas, including parlour games, mince pies, kissing under the mistletoe, entertainment and presents. Date: 1858
Panto time from the clowns point of view 1858Well attended threatre, with every watching except one! 1858
Interior of the new Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes, its sittings in one of the Chancery Courts of Westminster Hall, London. Date: 1858
Exterior of the Poplar Hospital in east India Road, London. Opened under the patronage of Samuel Gurney, MP to treat people who had suffered injuries in the docks. Date: 1858
National Temperance League 1858Rev. Robert Maguire preaching the Gospel in front of the Clerkenwell Sessions House on Clerkenwell Green, London. Date: 1858
Broadwoods Pianoforte manufactory 1858John Broadwood & Sons at Horseferry Road, Westminster, London. Showing the extensive building and a large area in which it covered, employing a large number of workmen. Date: 1858
New Asylum for Fatherless Children, Reedham 1858Exterior of the new Asylum for Fatherless Children, at Couisdon, near Croydon. Date: 1858
Moving the Great Bell 1858Officially known as the Great Bell but better known as Big Ben, entering the arch, being propelled by levers upon a tramway. Date: 1858
Easter Sunday at Toulon, France 1858Easter Sunday at Toulon in France, washing the feet of the poor. Date: 1858
Palm Sunday at Toulon, France 1858Easter week been celebrated in France, children, accompanied by their parents, to carry with them to high mass the presents they have received from their friends in memory of the time
Page Bank Colliery, fire 1858Fire at Page Bank Colliery, Durham. Date: 1858
CITY DINING ROOMS 1858A busy lunchtime at one oclock in the dining rooms at Bucklersbury, London. Date: 1858
HAYMARKET SUPPER ROOMSMidnight at supper rooms in the Haymarket, London, where oysters, coffee and lemonade are on sale to gentlemen who may require them. Date: 1858
GAME OF HUNT THE SLIPPERLe furet Date: 1858
RACQUETS AT BELVEDEREA pairs match is watched by a high-brow crowd at Belvedere. Date: 1858
CONCERT AT EXETER HALL 1858An afternoon performance of an oratorio at Exeter Hall, London Date: 1858
LAWRENCE MYERS, ATHLETELawrence Lon E. Myers was one of the greatest runners of the 19th century, winning 15 American National titles and holding three world records between 1880-1888. Date: 1858 - 1899
FIREWORK FACTORY BLASTThe explosion at Madame Cotons Firework Factory, Westminster Road. Date: 1858
PANTHEON BAZaR SHOPPINGVictorians shopping for toys, handbags and other goods in the Pantheon Bazaar Date: 1858
SHOPS OPEN AT 8AMA busy street scene in London as the shops open at 8am. Date: 1858
JAPANESE TOWN HOUSEThe house in Yedo (Tokyo) occupied by Lord Elgin during his diplomatic mission to Japan Date: 1858
ELGINS MISSION - 4Lord Elgins diplomatic mission to Japan : interview between the British delegation and the Japanese ministers Date: 1858
ELGIN IN JAPAN 1858Lord Elgins diplomatic mission to Japan : exchange of powers with the Japanese commissioners Date: 1858
SOCIAL / TOKYO TEA GARDENTea garden at Yedo (Tokyo) visited by diplomats of Lord Elgins mission to Japan Date: 1858
T A SMITH, SCIENTISTT A SMITH lecturer on anatomy, physiology and chemistry, but not listed in any reference book : a fine example of a scientist demonstrating Date: flourished 1858
E NESBIT / HOME / ELTHAMEDITH NESBIT alias Mrs Hubert Bland Home of the childrens writer at Well Hall, Eltham, London Date: 1858 - 1924
COUNTRY FETE 1858A country fete - mowing, shearing and cottagers flower show at Coleshill Park, near Reading, Berkshire Date: 1858
Balfe - SatanellaSATANELLA A dramatic scene in which the heroine dreams of marriage - an effect achieved by a magic lantern projection Date: 1858
OPEN AIR PREACHINGThe reverend Robert Maguire preaches to an open-air congregation in front of the Clerkenwell Sessions House in north London Date: 1858
Shrimping at Ambleteuse 1858French woman drags her net through the shore to collect shrimp. Date: 1858
Fading away 1858Well-to-do family members comforting a young woman dying in bed with the Bible beside her in the last minutes of her life. Date: 1858
The Great bell at the base of the tower 1858Officially known as the Great Bell but better known as Big Ben, at the base of the tower, being pull alone with make-shift logs. Date: 1858
NEW YEAR GIFTS, CHINACHINESE NEW YEAR New Year gifts Date: 1858
SNAPDRAGON, 1858Children and grown-ups play at snapdragon Date: 1858
MAYPOLE DANCE 1858The maypole dance in Cremorne Gardens Date: 1858
BARTER POINT FOR TRADEAn enclosure situated on the border between Russia and China, by the Great Wall. The spot selected for barter between the two nations. Date: 1858
SURTEES / ASK MAMMAOr The Richest Commoner in England; A lee-tle contre- temps - Jack Rogers & the glove. Date: First published: 1858
Family mealtime 1858A working man sits down to a meal at home with his family. Date: 1858
CHANCELLOR ON WOOLSACK 1858HOUSE OF LORDS Lord Chancellor sits on the woolsack Date: 1858
DRAKE STRIKES OILMen swamped as Drake strikes oil in Pennsylvania. Date: 1858
Landscape Scene of Hop Picking 1858Hop-picking, mainly in Kent and Sussex in early part of September and ends towards the end of October. Date: 1858
English Yokel practising maths on slate 1858An English Yokel practising his maths on a slate. Date: 1858
Traditional female accomplishmentsThree young women demonstrating traditional female accomplishments -- reading, embroidery, and playing the piano. Date: 1858
Old Adelphi TheatreThe old Adelphi Theatre demolished in 1858
The Cherbourg Fetes, the Royal Yacht passing the NeedlesThe Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles. Date: 1858
AUGUSTA VIKTORIA / LIZ 06AUGUSTA VIKTORIA German Empress, wife of Wilhelm II in an elegant evening dress Date: 1858 - 1921
Rifle, Percussion, Enfield, Pattern 1853 3Rd ModelPattern 1853, Enfield rifle musket, 3rd Model. Liege contract 1858. Marked to 14th Middlesex Volunteers, 1861 (c). Date: circa 1861
Shamshir sword with scabbard, nd. Possibly belonging to Maharajah Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). Associated with Maj William Stephen Raikes Hodson, Hodsons Horse