Images Dated 14th December 2018 (page 2)

Cartier Visits Hochelaga
A man bends on one knee with his hands outstretched, with various French soldiers standing is armour behind him. From his place of focus, and lack of armour, this could be Jacques Cartier

Cartiers Departure from St. Malo
Jacques Cartier departs from St. Malo France, to sail for the Iroquoian capital Stadacona, with two Iroquoian captives he had taken during his previous expedition. Date: 1535

Cartier at Gaspe
Jacques Cartier sets up a cross at Gaspe. On his exploration of Canada for France, Breton explorer Cartier lands at Honguedo, and is met with the St. Lawrence Iroquoians

Verrazzano at Newport Harbour
Giovanni da Verrazzano, Italian explorer, arriving in 1524 at Newport Harbour, Rhode Island. This was part of his first American expedition mapping and exploring the North American coast for Italy

Ponce de Leon in Florida
The exploration of Ponce de Leon in Florida, searching for the fountain of youth. Ponce de Leon stands by a stream holding a cup out to another man

Sebastian Cabot Leaves Labrador
Sebastian Cabot, a Venetian explorer, sets sail from Labrador in Northern Canada. Sailing through sheets of ice, various sailors on board fish over the side of the boat

Cote-Reals Arrival at Labrador
The arrival of Cote-Reals expedition at Labrador, in search of a Northwest passage to Asia. A group of men stand on an outcrop by the shore, watching the incoming ships. Date: 1500

Funeral of a Plantation Guard
A double line of guards stand by the coffin of a plantation guard, ready to proceed, with a squad of soldiers behind them as a funeral procession

Jonathans Latest 1896
Shade of Columbus (aside): " Had I forseen it would have come to this -Caramba! - I would never have discovered America

Spanish Gunboats at New York Harbour
A line of tied Spanish gunboats waits at the port of New York, en route to Cuba. On the left, a large paddle steamer flying a flag with New York written on it

Arrival of Spanish Volunteers at Havana
Cubas Ten Years War; the arrival of Spanish volunteers, halting to rest at the parade grounds in Havana. Date: 1869

Assault on House by Spanish Soldiers
Assault on a house occupied by the staff of General Jordan, one of the leaders of the Cuban forces. A large crowd of men with guns rush toward a thatched building, smoke everywhere from gunfire

Ten Years War - Spanish Prisoners
The Cuban commander stands in front of Spanish prisoners, haranguing them. A group of Spanish prisoners stand, surrounded by Cuban soldiers at ease, as the commander talks to the prisoners. Date: 1869

Creole Volunteer Soldiers Debark at Fort-de-France
The debarkment at Fort-de-France of Creole volunteer troops from Martinique returning from fighting in Mexico. Squadrons of soldiers gather by the shore, waiting to move off. Date: 1865

Insurrection in Haiti
The bridge of the Corvette, on 22nd December, in observation off the Cape. Sailors are grouped about the bridge, talking and resting, as the ship sails around Cap-Haitien. Date: 1865

Fortifications at Cap-Haitien by Insurgents
Fortifications at the port city of Cap-Haitien, by the occupying insurgents for defence of the town. Several men guard the cannons set up at the top of the wall

HMS Bulldog in conflict at Cap-Haitien
The HMS Bulldog in conflict with the flotilla and fort at Cap-Haitien, on the coast of Haiti. The bulldog fires towards what is left of a sinking flotilla

Haitian Insurrection
Insurrection at Haiti, an insurgent camp at the suburb market of the town of Cap-Haitien during the various political struggles that occurred in Haiti at the time

Scene of Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica
The Governors house in Spanish town, during the outbreak of rebellion in Jamaica in 1865. A platoon of soldiers march in front the governors house

Sanish Troops attacking San Domingo Soldiers
Engagement between Spanish troops and San Domingo islanders in the pass of Monte Christi. From the top ridges of the pass Spanish soldiers fire at San Domingo forces

Scene in the environs of Calcutta 1857
Suburbs of Calcutta, where a native merchant returning from the city transported in a horse-drawn carriage passes-through at high speed

Billingsgate fish market 1862
Billingsgate fish market, early morning trade, fish being sold by auction. Date: 1862

Hugh Miller (1802 - 1856), self-taught Scottish geologist and writer, folklorist and an evangelical Christian

Advert for International Fur Store 1935
Two models wearing full length fur coats. Date: 1935

New Asylum for Fatherless Children, Reedham 1858
Exterior of the new Asylum for Fatherless Children, at Couisdon, near Croydon. Date: 1858

Extension of new St. Stephens Porch to Clock Tower 1857
Extension proposal for new building at Westminster Palace from St. Stephens Porch to the Clock Tower, designed by Charles Barry. Date: 1857

Discovery ship HMS Investigator used as police-station
Captain Cooks discovery ship, the HMS Investigator, (1811), moored at Somerset House, London on the River Thames. Converted into a police-station in March 1837, on 19 April 1842

Bringing home the yule log 1883
Christmas scene, with mother and her children pulling the huge yule log home

Hanging up the mistletoe 1886
Victorian woman hanging up mistletoe at the top of the stairs on the light fitting. Date: 1886

Hastings in October 1857
Victorians having an enjoyable day at Hastings. Date: 1857

FRENCH NAVAL MANOEUVRES
A torpedo-boat attacks line- of-battle warships during French naval manoeuvres. Date: 1893

Magnesium flash 1865
Magnesium flash demonstrated at Birmingham : this device will, it is claimed, enable photographers to operate even when the ambient light is inadequate Date: 1865

LONDON WORKHOUSE 1819
The LONDON WORKHOUSE, Bishopsgate Street - the principal entrance : and an internal view Date: 1819

COUNTRY FETE 1858
A country fete - mowing, shearing and cottagers flower show at Coleshill Park, near Reading, Berkshire Date: 1858

Armoury in the Tower of London 1857
Sightseers in the Armoury. Date: 1857

Fund Committee in Coventry 1861
Meeting with distressed ribbon weavers, Relief Fund Committee was held in the kitchen of St. Marys Hall, Coventry, due to the cotton famine. Date: 1861

Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens 1849
Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens. Date: 1849

ELECTRIC SHOCK MACHINE
Put a sou in the slot, and you can give yourself an electric shock, thanks to this device thoughtfully installed on the boulevard de Sebastopol, Paris Date: 1889

ELECTRIC SHOCKS FOR FUN 1889
Shocks for fun among the fair-goers at La Villette, on the outskirts of Paris Date: 1889

Gladstone speaking in the House of Commons
Interior of House of Commons with Gladstone in his early years speaking

Night travelling in the Punjab 1857
Travelling at night is accompanied by a musalchee or torch-bearer, who runs a little before the palanquin, with the torch, not only for the purpose of showing them the way

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