1885 Collection (page 4)

Battle of Pirot, Serbo-Bulgarian War
The Battle of Pirot, 26th-27th November 1885, during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. The battle ended with a Bulgarian victory, consolidating their victory in the war

Cavalry Manoeuvres, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Bulgarian forces perform cavalry manoeuvres before Prince Alexander at Mala Tirnova. We see a line of horses lying down with soldiers taking cover behind them, pointing their guns outward

Gwalior Fortress, Madhya Pradesh, India
The road up to Gwalior Fortress, showing the Palace, and the main entrance to the fort. Gwalior Fort is a hill fort in Madhya Pradesh, India that has existed since at least the 10th century

Battle of Tsaribrod, Serbo-Bulgarian War
The battle of Tsaribod, November 23, 1885, Serbo-Bulgarian War. We see a caravan of soldiers headed to the frontlines, with officers at the rear

Dragoman Pass re-captured, Serbo-Bulgarian War
The Dragoman Pass, recaptured by the Bulgarians from the Serbians, November 22nd 1885. we see bodies lying partially covered, and a horse bolting

King Alfonso XII of Spain
The late King Alfonso XII of Spain (28th November 1857 - 25th November 1885). Also known as El Pacificador ('The Peacemaker'), he died at just 27 of dysentery

New Museum and Art Galleries, Birmingham, 1885
Various views of the newly constructed museums and art galleries in Birmingham, England, 28th November 1885. Shown is the entrance, the lobby, the grand staircase, another interior view

King Theebaw of Burma's Pagoda, Mandalay
A view of the pagoda of King Theebaw Min (also Thibaw or Thebaw) of Burma, during the British military expedition there. Theebaw was the last king of Burma

Serbian Encampment, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Images of the Serbian encampment at Nisch during the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885. The war lasted two weeks from 14th - 28th November

Funeral of Lord Ranelagh, Fulham
The funeral procession of Thomas Jones, 7th Viscount Ranelagh (1812-1885) in Fulham, London. Lord Ranelagh was known for recruitment of men for the volunteer defence forces of Britain. Date: 1885

Bulgarian Outpost, Serbo-Bulgarian War
5 soldiers sit in a circle eating and drinking at a Bulgarian outpost near Hermanli, Eastern Rumelia, in the Serbo-Bulgarian War

Scenes from the Balkan's Crisis
Depictions of the Balkans Crisis. We see soldiers trekking over the Shipka Pass, a monument to fallen soldiers, and the artist's personal caravan en route to the front

Port Hamilton, New British Harbour
Various depictions of local life at Port Hamilton, a group of islands off the Korean Peninsula. They became a British base in 1885, but only for 2 years until 1887

Opening of Working Lads Institute, Whitechapel
The Princess of Wales receiving receiving purses after opening the new Working Lads Institute in Whitechapel, London. The building was opened for the betterment of lads

The Continuing Balkans Crisis, Bulgaria
Images of the Balkans Crisis from Rustchuk, Bulgaria. We see the Quay of the town (top), and the departure of Bulgarian volunteers lined up, ready to go to the Turkish Frontier (Bottom)

Prince George of Wales at Portsmouth
A portrait of Prince George of Wales (1865-1936) at Portsmouth. George Frederick Earnest Albert became the Prince of Wales in 1892 after the unexpected death of his older brother Albert Victor

The New Telpher Line at Glynde
The new Telpher line at Glynde, near Lewes, the seat of Lord Hampden (1814-1892), the Ex-Speaker of the House of Commons. His wife, Lady Hampden, is seen starting the first train

Lord Shaftesbury's Funeral, Westminster
The funeral service for Anthony Ashley Cooper, Lord Shaftesbury, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury (28th April 1801 - 1st October 1885) at Westminster Abbey

Riots at the French Elections, Paris
Rioters attacking the Paris office of the Gaulois during the French elections. The election, held on the 14th and 18th of October 1885

A V. C. Race, Royal Artillery Sports, Aldershot
A V.C. race at the Royal Artillery Sports, Aldershot, 1885. The event was held by troops at Aldershot Military Town. Date: 1885

The Construction of the University at Philippoplis
The Gymnase (University) at Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria, under construction in 1885. Part of a piece on the crisis in Eastern Roumelia

Nebet Tepe, Philippopolis, Bulgaria
The district of Nebet Tepe, Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria. Part of a piece on the crisis in Eastern Roumelia, an event during the continuing Balkan's Crisis in which vassal states sought

Taat Tepe, Philippopolis, Bulgaria
Taat Tepe in Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria. The Governor's Palace and the Maritza river in the foreground. Part of a piece on the crisis in Eastern Roumelia

Bridge over the Maritza, Philippopolis
The Bridge over the river Maritza, Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria. Equine and pedestrian traffic crosses the bridge, and the rest of the city is visible in the background.Part of a piece

Prince Alexnder of Bulgaria Entering Philippopolis
Prince Alexander of of Bulgaria entering Philippopolis (Plovdiv) at the head of a regiment of Bulgarian Cavalry during the crisis in Eastern Roumelia, 1885

No. 4 Detachment, 3rd Middlesex Artillery Volunteers
The No. 4 Detachment of the Third Middlesex Artillery Volunteers, the winners of the Queen's prize at the recent artillery meeting at Shoeburyness, 1885

Nordenfelt Submarine Trial, Sweden
The trial of the Nordenfelt submarine at Landskrona, Sweden, before the King of Denmark, Christian IX, and the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward

Socialist Meeting, East End, London
The Socialist Sunday Meetings in the East End, London. We see a comparative view of Dod Street on a normal Sunday, compared with the same street during the socialist demonstration of Sunday

The Kamri Pass, India, Himalaya Mountains
The pass of Kamri in the Himalaya Mountains in India, between Kashmir and the Indus. A caravan of locals crosses the pass, and a campsite is seen in the background. Date: 1885

The Prince of Wales Shooting Swans, Sweden
The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, shooting wild swans at Ekolsund, Sweden. Part of a royal visit to Scandinavia, 1885. Date: 1885

The Prince of Wales in Norway and Sweden
The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, on a royal visit to Norway and Sweden. We see the Prince's farewell lunch at Drottingholm, the Stockholm rifle meeting, the Royal swedish yacht club dinner

The Prince of Wales in Denmark
The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, on a royal visit to Denmark. The Prince lays the foundation stone of the new english church at Copenhagen

Afternoon on Deck, Lady Jane
Patients and Doctors relax in the afternoon sun on deck of the Lady Jane. The patients are sent on a voyage in search of health, looking for someone who can treat their ailments. Date: 1885

The Ruins at Ani, Armenia
Various views of the ruins of Ani, Armenia. Ani is ruined medieval Armenian city that is situated in modern Turkey. Between 961 and 1045, it was the capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom

Madrid Mob burns Arms of German Legation
A Spanish mob burns the arms of the German Legation in the Puerta del Sol, Madrid. This was in response to the Carolines Crisis (/Question)

The Wreck Hanoverian, Portugal Cove, Newfoundland
View of the wrecked ship Hanoverian in Portugal Cove, Trepassey Bay, Newfoundland. The ship was headed from Glasgow, Scotland, to Halifax, Nova Scotia

Madrid Mob Tears Down German Flag
A Spanish mob tears down the flag at the German Legation, Madrid. This was in response to the Carolines Crisis (/Question)

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The Prince of Wales visits Stockholm
The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, views the city of Stockholm, Sweden, from the Moseback elevator. Now known as the Katarina Elevator/Lift, it is a passenger lift built in 1881

Illumination of the Grand Canal, Venice
The illumination of the Grand Canal in Venice, in honour of the launch of the new ironclad (warship) Francesco Morosini'. Date: 1885

The Trial of Louis Riel, Regina, Canada
The Courtroom Trial of Louis Riel in Regina, North-Western Territory, Canada. He was on trial for his leadership of the North-West Rebellion of Spring 1885, in which the Metis people

Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, MP
A portrait of Sir Henry Drummond Wolff (1830-1908), M.P. K.C.B. G.C.M.G. He was an English diplomat of the Conservative Party

The Prince of Wales and Bridal Crown, Norway
The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, tries on a bridal crown on the head of a waiting maid, during a visit to Norway, 1885. Bridal crowns were worn by single women on holidays and then their wedding

The Prince of Wales descending Stalheimsklev, Norway
The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, and his suite descend the Stalheimsklev, on a visit Norway, 1885. Today called the Stalheimskleiva, it is widely considered the steepest road in northern Europe

Scenes of Life in Abyssinia, 1885
Various depictions of rural life in Abyssinia (now known as Ethiopia). We see a trial, a family dinner, drinking mead, and a Broundo - raw meat feast

Historical Musical Instruments, Inventions Exhibition
Various historical musical instruments displayed at the International Inventions Exhibition, a world fair held in 1885 in South Kensington, London

The Rocket Brigade
An unknown Royal Navy rocket brigade asks did that reach her?, enquiring whether their fired rocket reached its intended target, another ship. Date: 1885

Vitla Roya temple, Humpi, India
Vitla Roya temple at the temple complex of Humpi, India. This temple complex is one of the oldest in India, from around the 12th Century, and is now a UNESCO world heritage site

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