Clifton Suspension Bridge BB89_03974
CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE, Bristol. The bridge under construction. Work began on the bridge in 1836 under the supervision of Isambard Kingdom Brunel but stopped due to lack of funds. Work resumed in the 1860s and the bridge was finished in 1864.
Cannon Wharf, circa 1856 BB57_01541
CANNON WHARF, Westminster, London. This was a coal wharf off Cannon Row, downstream from Westminster Bridge. The whole area was swept away during the construction of the Victoria Embankment. The type of coal trolley or waggon seen here first appeared in the late 18th century and remained in use throughout the 19th century. Photographed circa 1856 by C T Thompson.
Crystal Palace FF91_00333
CRYSTAL PALACE, Sydenham, London. These giant figures depicting the Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II, copied from the temple at Abu Simbel, dominated the Tropical transept at the north end of the Crystal Palace. This view may be by Delamotte who took two earlier series of photographs of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham. It is hand coloured, and reproduces the decorative scheme for the Palace devised by Owen Jones. Probably photographed 1854-66 by Philip Henry Delamotte.
1862 Exhibition, Kensington BB80_00015
1862 EXHIBITION, Kensington, London. The 1862 Exhibition was the successor to the Great Exhibition of 1851. A temporary exhibition venue was built on Cromwell Road. Howarth-Loomes Collection.
1862 Exhibition, Kensington BB80_00012
1862 EXHIBITION, Kensington, London. The 1862 Exhibition was the successor to the Great Exhibition of 1851. A temporary exhibition venue was built on Cromwell Road. Certain exhibits, such as this fountain, became meeting places. Howarth-Loomes Collection.
Trafalgar Square BB72_04780
TRAFALGAR SQUARE, Westminster, London. A view looking east across Trafalgar Square with the fountains in the foreground and the equestrian statue of George IV, Morley's Hotel (now South Africa House) and the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields beyond. A line of horse-drawn cabs await fares. Photographed circa 1850 by Roger Fenton.
Horse Guards BB83_01019
HORSE GUARDS, Westminster, London. The west front of Horse Guards from Horse Guards Parade. Designed by William Kent, the building was executed by John Vardy in 1750-60. A group of people gather around the Cadiz Memorial which was placed here in the early part of the 19th century. Photographed in 1860 by Roger Fenton.
Tower of London BB85_02174_a
TOWER OF LONDON, London. A view of the western approach to the Tower, including the two gatehouses Middle Tower and Byward Tower, both built by Edward I in the late 13th century. Sentries are on guard by the gate through the fence. Photographed in 1868 by J Davis Burton.
Parade Ground, Tower of London 1868 BB83_04749
TOWER OF LONDON, London. The garrison is drilled on the Parade Ground in front of the Waterloo Barracks. The Barracks were built in 1845, replacing the Grand Storehouse which burned down. Photographed in 1868 by J Davis Burton. Howarth-Loomes Collection.
The Guildhall, London BB91_17988
THE GUILDHALL, City of London. The Guildhall has been the administrative headquarters of the City of London since at least the mid-12th century. The present Great Hall was built in 1411-1430, re-faced by George Dance in 1788. Photographed in the 1860s. Howarth-Loomes Collection.
Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught D880028a
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught (1850-1942). The 3rd son of Queen Victoria, he had an illustrious career in the army, presaged by this view of him aged 5, dressed as a toy soldier.
Queen Victoria and her family N950006
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. Photograph from a Royal Family album. Queen Victoria and her family. Windsor. 1863. Photograph possibly taken at the time of the Prince of Wales' marriage and the family were arranged around a bust of Albert, the late Prince Consort.
Standing (left to right): Possibly Crown Princess of Prussia (1840-1901); Grand Duke Louis of Hesse (1837-1892); Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910); Princess Helena (1846-1923).
In front (left to right): Princess Alice (1843-1878); Queen Victoria (1819-1901); Princess Beatrice (1857-1944); Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales (1844- 1925); Prince Leopold (1853-1884).
The Fyfield Elm CC73_00468
FYFIELD, Oxfordshire. Looking towards the Elm tree immortalised in Matthew Arnold's poem The Scholar-Gypsy, first published in 1853, in the line 'To dance around the Fyfield elm in May'. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1867.
St Mary's Church, Mistley BB49_00295
ST MARY'S CHURCH, Mistley, Essex. This church was designed and built in 1776 by the famous architect Robert Adam, in the neo-classical style. The central portion was demolished in 1870, but the east and west towers are still standing. This view may be as early as 1852.
St Mary's Church, Mistley BB60_01632
ST MARY'S CHURCH, Mistley, Essex. This church was designed and built in 1776 by the famous architect Robert Adam, in the neo-classical style. The central portion was demolished in 1870, but the east and west towers are still standing.
Queen Victoria and her family N950005
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. Photograph from a Royal Family album. Queen Victoria and her family. Windsor. 1863. Photograph possibly taken at the time of the Prince of Wales' marriage and the family were arranged around a bust of Albert, the late Prince Consort.
Standing (left to right) - Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales (1844- 1925); Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910); Princess Helena (1846-1923): Grand Duke Louis of Hesse (1837-1892).
In front (left to right) - Princess Alice (1843-1878); Queen Victoria (1819-1901); Princess Beatrice (1857-1944); Prince Leopold (1853-1884); possibly Crown Princess of Prussia (1840-1901).
Chichester Cathedral, collapsed spire BB88_02179
CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL, Chichester, West Sussex. Collapsed spire. Much of the present Chichester Cathedral dates from the 12th century. The spire, added in 1400, collapsed on 17th February 1861: 'the spire was seen to incline slightly to the south west, then to descend perpendicularly into the church'. It was rebuilt by Gilbert Scott. Photographed in 1861.
Old Battersea Bridge, London BB82_13057
OLD BATTERSEA BRIDGE, London. The timber bridge of 1771-2, photographed here from the tower of Chelsea Old Church, was built by John Philips under the direction of Henry Holland. A new bridge was opened in 1890. Photographed circa 1860 - montage.
Malmesbury BB95_10457
MARKET SQUARE, Malmesbury, Wiltshire. A rooftop view looking over Market Square, showing the market cross (c.1500) and the abbey ruins. The abbey was the setting for man's first flight attempt in the form of a monk named Elmer who threw himself from the abbey tower and subsequently broke both his legs in c. 1000. Photographed in 1864 by W Hanks.
Building Holborn Viaduct DD65_00005
HOLBORN VIADUCT, London.The construction of Holborn Viaduct, looking west. It connected Holborn Street with Newgate Street and was completed in 1869. The hoarding in the foreground advertises the newly-opened St Pancras Station, which opened in 1868. Photographer Henry Dixon, September 1869.