Subject: ‘The Illustrated Times’
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Posted in Art, Best pictures, Engineering, Historical articles, History, Industry, London, Rivers, Sea, Ships, The Illustrated Times, Trade, Transport, Travel, War on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows a column of French refugees, peasants fleeing war and seeking refuge in Paris.
The late Stampede of Peasants into Paris by
D H Friston
The second picture shows The Leviathan and the Cradles.
The Leviathan, the Cradles
The third picture shows a Sale of Objects of Virtu in Paris.
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Actors, Best pictures, Engineering, English Literature, Historical articles, History, Industry, Leisure, London, Politics, Royalty, Shakespeare, The Illustrated Times on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows the triumphant entry of Bolingbroke into London from Richard II at the Princess’s Theatre.
The Entry of Bolingbroke into London, a Scene from Richard II, at the Princess's Theatre
The second picture shows the People’s Banquet at Moscow following the Coronation of the Emperor of Russia.
The Coronation of the Emperor of Russia, the People's Banquet at Moscow by
Godefroy Durand
The third picture shows Chelsea Water Company’s Reservoir.
Chelsea Water Company's Reservoir
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Architecture, Best pictures, British Towns, Castles, Famous landmarks, Historical articles, History, Institutions, Law, Leisure, London, Religion, Rivers, The Illustrated Times on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows filling up the Shaft previous to firing the Battery for the explosion of Old Rochester Bridge.
The Explosion of Old Rochester Bridge, filling up the Shaft previous to firing the Battery
The second picture shows the interior of a Spanish Country Inn.
The third picture shows Newgate Chapel.
Newgate Chapel
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Best pictures, Disasters, Famous Composers, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, London, Medicine, Music, Rivers, Ships, The Illustrated Times, Theatre, Trade, War on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows the destruction of the European factories at Canton.
Destruction of the European factories at Canton
The second picture shows a scene from Wagner’s Opera “The Flying Dutchman,” at the Lyceum Theatre.
Scene from Wagner's Opera "The Flying Dutchman," at the Lyceum Theatre by
D H Friston
The third picture shows the embarkation of an Ambulance Train at Woolwich for the Seat of War.
Embarkation of an Ambulance Train at Woolwich for the Seat of War by
A Slader
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Architecture, Best pictures, British Countryside, Children, Customs, Dance, Historical articles, History, Leisure, London, Music, Religion, The Illustrated Times, War on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows a young family in financial difficulties with the rent.
The second picture shows Sergeant Kite at the Public-House Bar recruiting in King Street, Westminster.
Recruiting in King-Street, Westminster, Sergeant Kite at the Public-House Bar by
D H Friston
The third picture shows a Carnival Procession at Barcelona.
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in America, Architecture, Best pictures, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Leisure, Medicine, Politics, Ships, The Illustrated Times, Trade, Transport, Travel, War on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows Confederates burning a convoy of cotton in South Carolina.
The Civil War in America: the Confederates burning a convoy of cotton, opposite Beaufort, South Carolina
The second picture shows Miss Nightingale’s Crimean Carriage.
Miss Nightingale's Crimean Carriage
The third picture shows the Chiaja at Naples.
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Actors, Best pictures, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, London, Religion, Rivers, Ships, The Illustrated Times, Theatre, War on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows French peasants taking refuge round a Crucifix during the war.
French Peasants taking Refuge round a Crucifix by
Gustave Dore
The second picture shows Russian vessels frozen in at the mouth of the Dnieper.
Russian Vessels frozen in at the Mouth of the Dnieper by Ivan Ivanovitch
The third picture shows the fate of Varney in “Amy Robsart” at Drury-Lane Theatre.
"Amy Robsart" at Drury-Lane Theatre, the Fate of Varney
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Best pictures, Bravery, Children, Famous crimes, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Politics, The Illustrated Times, Theatre, War on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows the boy-king Conradin flinging his glove into the crowd before his execution.
Conradin's Glove by J Pluddemann
The second picture shows a Plebiscitary Meeting in the Salle Moliere, Paris.
Plebiscitary Meeting in the Salle Moliere, Paris
The third picture shows a scene in Beirut during the military evacuation of Syria.
The Evacuation of Syria, Embarkation at Beyrout of the Last Battalions of the Expeditionary Force
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Architecture, Best pictures, Education, Famous landmarks, Historical articles, History, London, Music, Politics, The Illustrated Times, War, Weapons on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows Sardinian Riflemen.
The second picture shows Blue-Coat Boys in the new playground at Christ’s Hospital.
Drilling the Blue-Coat Boys in the New Playground at Christ's Hospital
The third picture shows the first sounding of Big Ben at the foot of the Westminster Clock Tower.
The first sounding of Big Ben at the foot of the Westminster Clock Tower
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Architecture, Art, Best pictures, Castles, Famous landmarks, Historical articles, History, Institutions, Leisure, London, Religion, Saints, The Illustrated Times on Wednesday, 18 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from ‘The Illustrated Times’, a nineteenth-century illustrated newspaper and rich source of remarkable engravings.
The first picture shows a Bazaar in the Grounds of Carisbrooke Castle.
Bazaar in the Grounds of Carisbrooke Castle by P Brannon
The second picture shows the Pope at St Peter’s.
The Pope at St Peter's
The third picture shows the proposed alteration of the National Gallery by Captain Fowkes, Architect.
Proposed Alteration of the National Gallery, Captain Fowkes, Architect
High-resolution scans of all the illustrations from ‘The Illustrated Times’ (London 1855-1866) can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.