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THE CONSPIRATORS IN THE PRIVATE APARTMENTS OF THOMAS A'BECKET SHORTLY BEFORE HIS MURDER..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The Conspirators in the private apartments of Thomas A'Becket shortly before his murder: the Primate addressing Tracy - by J. Gilbert, 1862. Engraving of a painting. Scene in the grand hall of the Archbishop's palace. 'Without a word, the knights marched straight up to where the Archbishop was and sat themselves upon the floor beneath him. At the time of their entering, à Becket was engaged in converse with a monk, which he pointedly continued. After a while he turned round, and, gazing steadfastly at them, saluted Tracy by name. (This is the moment, a singularly solemn and impressive one, which Mr, Gilbert has selected for illustration). Awed by his dignity, or by the sanctity of the place, the conspirators were still silent; but at length Fitzurse, who appeared throughout to take the lead, said, "We have a message from the King, over the water; will you hear it in private, or before all?" "As you wish," replied the Archbishop. "Nay, as you wish," said Fitzurse. At a sign from the Primate the monks withdrew. Hardly, however, had Fitzurse began his message when à Becket, from a sudden consciousness of danger, exclaimed, "This must not be told in secret!" and recalled the monks...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Conspirators in the private apartments of Thomas A'Becket shortly before his murder..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601162769
INAUGURATION OF THE MEMORIAL STATUE TO MR. HERBERT INGRAM, M.P.,…BOSTON, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Inauguration of the memorial statue to Mr. Herbert Ingram, M.P., in the Market-Place, Boston, [in Lincolnshire], 1862. View of the '...ceremony of uncovering the Ingram Memorial Statue, from photographs by Mr. E. Hackford...The statue stands...within the shadow of the fine old church...Boston kept high holiday...most of the shops were closed, whilst the windows of the houses were thronged by eager spectators. The...committee and invited guests met the local authorities at the Assembly Rooms, and walked thence, in procession to the site of the statue. In the Marketplace had been erected a platform, on which the Mayor and Corporation and the principal members of the procession were accommodated, the ground in front being kept by the volunteers. The Market-place and every window commanding a view of the ceremony were crowded with spectators. Mr. Parry, of Sleaford, on behalf of the committee, handed over the statue to the town authorities, and at the close of his eloquent address the Mayor replied in a few well-chosen words...The ligature confining the covering of the statue was then loosened; and at the signal given (the discharge of a gun), the veil fell, disclosing Mr Munro's noble work of art, amid the cheers of the vast assemblage'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Inauguration of the memorial statue to Mr. Herbert Ingram, M.P.,…Boston, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601162569
KING LEOPOLD'S PUBLIC ENTRY INTO BRUSSELS...ARRIVAL OF HIS MAJESTY AT THE PALACE..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
King Leopold's public entry into Brussels…arrival of His Majesty at the palace - from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, 1862. 'The population...thronged the roads and streets appointed for the Royal route...The King, though somewhat pale, looked remarkably well and robust, considering the length and nature of his painful malady. He seemed at times almost overcome by the affectionate manifestations of welcome which greeted him on all sides...The whole scene was one of surpassing brilliancy, the houses and trees being profusely ornamented with the national colours...Salvoes of artillery, and the various bands of the Civic Guards and of about eighty provincial societies playing the national airs, contributed to the glory and excitement of the interesting spectacle...Never has there been such a warm and emphatic demonstration of loyalty and devotion in the country since Leopold entered Brussels as the first Sovereign of Belgium, chosen by the spontaneous will of the people to govern them, after they had gloriously achieved their independence from Holland. In the foreground...stands a tree of Liberty planted there by the citizens after the victory of September, 1830. On the extreme left stands the Palais Ducal'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601162559
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: "THE TWO FRIENDS - SEBASTOPOL, 1855", BY J. L. H. BELLANGE..., 1862. CREATOR: W THOMAS.
The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange, in the French Gallery, 1862. 'Few episodes occur in the bloody drama of war more affecting than that represented here of two young officers who have...fought together, and died together, the one probably for the other...They have been in the very thick of the fight, judging from the ploughed ground, the many cannon-balls and pieces of shells, and the number of dead and wounded lying about...One of the friends was struck first, and the other...flew to his assistance. He...stanched the bleeding breast, seized his hand as if to sustain and infuse new life into the dying man...while, perhaps, mortally wounded himself...the two hands were never unlocked. Death himself was unable to sever the "two friends." And thus they lay till the flags of truce brought the parties...from either side to carry away their dead and wounded. French and Russians converse unconcernedly amidst the carnage...beneath the sacred white flag...But at this sight there is an unwonted pause in the grim work. The staff officer and the surgeon...forget their sad duty of preparing the lists of the hors de combat, as, softened into pity, they peruse the letters taken from the dead'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange..., 1862. Creator: W Thomas. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE'S OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE CHANNEL ISLANDS..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The Duke of Cambridge's official visit to the Channel Islands: reception of His Royal Highness at St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 1862. 'Herm; Jethou; Sark; Castle Cornet'. Senior royal on '...an official visit of inspection, as General Commanding-in-Chief...The landing-place and adjoining quay were decorated with a profusion of flags, including the Royal Standard...a guard of honour, consisting of fifty men of the Royal Artillery...and two companies of the rifles of the 1st Regiment of Royal Guernsey Militia...were drawn up near the landing-stage, where were also the constables and Douzeniers and police of the town parish...The Vivid having been brought to in the roadstead, his Royal Highness and suite embarked in two of the yacht's boats, which were speedily pulled to the landing-place, where he was received by the Lieutenant Governor...the troops saluted and the bands of the town regiment and Royal Artillery played the first bars of the National Anthem, the large assemblage greeting him with hearty cheers, which he courteously acknowledged. His Royal Highness, with one of his Aides-de-Camp and General Slade, then entered the Lieutenant- Governor's carriage, and was driven to his Excellency's residence at Castle Carey'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Duke of Cambridge's official visit to the Channel Islands..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601161699
VOLUNTEER REVIEW AND FETE AT SHRUBLAND HALL, NEAR IPSWICH..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Volunteer review and fete at Shrubland Hall, near Ipswich. [Suffolk], the seat of Sir George Broke-Middleton, 1862. 'It occurred to Sir George, when attending a meeting for the consideration of the best means for alleviating the distress prevalent in the cotton-manufacturing districts, that a volunteer review might be turned to account for the benefit of the starving operatives...The park was open free to the public, but to the gardens and pleasure-grounds a charge of half-a-crown was made for the purpose...of raising a fund for the alleviation of the distress in Lancashire...The battalion was under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Schreiber and Adjutant Blake...The men, numbering about 400, being all upon the field, the review commenced. There were from 3000 to 4000 spectators present, besides those who were promenading m the gardens. The men were put through severe battalion exercise, and several of the movements were many times repeated. The volley-firing in battalion was particularly good. The Ipswich companies were put through skirmishing drill, the remainder of the battalion forming the reserve...The exercises occupied more than two hours and a half. At the conclusion of the movements the battalion marched past the flag'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Volunteer review and fete at Shrubland Hall, near Ipswich..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601161089
THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA: POSITION OF THE FEDERAL FLOTILLA ON THE MISSISSIPPI..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The Civil War in America: position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi, off Fort Pillow, shortly before its evacuation, from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. 'Craighead Point; Chickasaw Bluffs, on which is Fort Pillow...[View of] the position of the flotilla shortly before the evacuation of that fort by the Confederates. In a letter written in a transport off Fort Pillow, on the 31st of May last, our Special Artist writes as follows: "Our mortars have been pegging away at Fort Pillow for the last day or two without intermission, and we occasionally get a shell in return, Unfortunately, the Federalists cannot well ascertain the effect of their fire, as all they can see of the fort or its position is simply the rise of the bluff on which it is situated above the bend in the river...The national morter-rafts are placed against the Arkansas shore, immediately under the bank, and half a mile of dense forest lies between them and the winding bed of the river which flows by the fort. The shells are thrown over the trees, the range being calculated by a daily reconnaissance sent to observe the effect of the bombardment; but this reconnaissance is not always successful, for the woods are often filled by Confederate scouts..." From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Civil War in America: position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601160289
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: "THE EXPULSION OF THE DUKE OF ATHENS", BY STEFANO USSI, 1862. CREATOR: W THOMAS.
The International Exhibition: "The Expulsion of the Duke of Athens", by Stefano Ussi, 1862. Engraving of a painting. 'The period represented is that when most of the republican cities had already successively fallen under military chiefs from civil exhaustion consequent upon the incessant wars of the Guelphs and Ghibelines, the Papal and Imperial parties...The representatives of the great sections of the Florentine people have broken into a room apparently of the Palazzo Vecchio. The military chiefs are on the right; the senators, churchmen, and heads of great families on the left. The banners of the populace are seen waving in the street. The dogged look of the tyrant and the craven, sidelong glance of his confidant are very suggestively given. A partisan of the Duke and a youth, perhaps his son, are being ejected on the left...The tumultuousness of the scene is given with perfect appropriateness of action, expression, and composition, yet without any exaggeration. The colour is rich without gaudiness, the tone mellow without heaviness, and the drawing and execution throughout masterly...we wish we could see more of the noble deeds in our own history so worthily represented'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: "The Expulsion of the Duke of Athens", by Stefano Ussi, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601160184
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: MONUMENT OF CHARLES ALBERT, THE LATE KING OF PIEDMONT..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The International Exhibition: monument of Charles Albert, the late King of Piedmont, in the Horticultural Society's Gardens, 1862. Marochetti's memorial. 'At the base of this monument stand on guard at each angle a grenadier, a bersagliere, a dragoon, and an infantry soldier...On the west side the Piedmontese force marches forth against the Austrian hordes, whilst the country people wave their hats or kneel in prayer...On the east side is represented the disastrous battle of Novara...The artillery horses...are very spiritedly designed and executed. In the north panel the discouraged and unhappy King hands over his crown and sword to his son Victor Emmanuel; and in the south panel...poor Carlo Alberto, brokenhearted, dies far away in a foreign land, self-exiled from those whose evil fortune he could not bear to be a witness of, and in whose sorrows he so deeply sympathised. On another plinth above this stands the equestrian statue of the Monarch, and at his feet are ranged sitting allegorical figures of Italy, holding in her outstretched hand the thorny crown of martyrdom; Justice, with the sword and scales; Law, with a scroll on which is engraved "Statute, 1848;" and, finally, Victory, with unsheathed brand and fetters snapped in twain...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: monument of Charles Albert, the late King of Piedmont..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601160139
THE GREAT FIRE AT ENSCHEDE, HOLLAND: DISTRIBUTION OF BLANKETS TO THE HOUSELESS..., 1862. CREATOR: MASON JACKSON.
The Great Fire at Enschede, Holland: distribution of blankets to the houseless - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. '...a labouring man had expressed to some of his comrades his disgust at the dull state of trade, and the hope that the whole town might take fire, so that there might be work to be had...At about noon on May 7, he took leave of his comrades...saying, "I hope when I reach the town I shall find it in flames"...If this man was not the incendiary it is certainly a remarkable coincidence that...a few minutes after his return home, sparks were seen to issue from [his] garret...Blown into fury by the gale, the flames rapidly passed on from dwelling to dwelling, from manufactory to manufactory...That night about four thousand individuals, possessing nothing but the clothes on their backs, many even shoeless and hatless - all supperless - bivouacked under the trees or the starry heaven, waiting, hungry and exhausted, till the intelligence of their calamity had aroused the inhabitants of the neighbouring districts to supply them with the necessaries of life. It is certainly remarkable that only three lives were lost by this calamitous conflagration. The value of the property destroyed is estimated at about a million sterling'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Great Fire at Enschede, Holland: distribution of blankets to the houseless..., 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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