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1803-1815
1804
Death of Joseph Priestley in Pennsylvania.
1807
Hugh Bourne, a Methodist preacher, attracted huge crowds at Mow Cop, Shropshire, leading to the creation of the Primitive Methodists. Abolition of Britain’s slave trade.
1809
Death of Matthew Boulton.
1813
The repeal of the relevant clause in the Blasphemy Act removed limitations on the religious activities of the Unitarians.
1815
End of war with France.
Articles in this time period
The Wrekin, from Leighton
Image from: Picturesque Views and Descriptions of Cities, Towns, Castles, Mansions and other Objects of Interesting Features… read more »
The Wyatts, Architects of the Age of Enlightenment
Image: An engraving of Samuel Wyatt’s classical façade for the Theatre Royal, New Street, Birmingham, from William Hutton’s History… read more »
Thomas Felton, Glassware Manufacturer, Birmingham
Image from: The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of Modern England, 1858
Thomas Foreman, Swan Commercial & Family Hotel, Birmingham
Image from: The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of Modern England, 1858
Thomas Wedgwood: the Godfather of Photography
Image: The Alchymist in Search of the Philosopher’s Stone, (Exhibited 1771), Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797). Oil on… read more »
Thorley’s Food For Cattle
The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of Modern England, 1858
Thorley’s London Depot and Manufactory
The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of Modern England, 1858
Time Past by Anna Seward
[from “Llangollen Vale with Other Poems”] ( 41 ) TO TIME PAST WRITTEN DEC. 1772. RETURN, blest… read more »
Tipping and Lawden, Gun & Pistol Manufacturers, Birmingham
Image from: The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of Modern England, 1858
Toothpick box
The hidden hinge and decorative features are typical of neo-classical designs.
Upper Mill, Cromford, Derbyshire
The photograph shows four buildings. The Upper Mill in the centre was constructed in 1771 as a… read more »
Verses written in Dr Darwin’s Botanic Garden by Anna Seward
[From “”Poetical Works of Anna Seward, Vol 2″”] [1] POEMS BY ANNA SEWARD. VERSES* WRITTEN IN DR… read more »
Village of Ashelworth, Gloucestershire on the banks of the Severn
From Picturesque Views of the Severn, 1824 by Thomas Harral
Vinaigrette
This image shows the intricate inside of a vinaigrette based on the design of a watch case.
Vinaigrette
This image shows the inside of the vinaigrette. The outside shows an image of a hare hiding… read more »
Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette, Nathaniel Mills, 1837, inside view, with a view of Kenilworth Castle on lid.
Wenlock Abbey, Shropshire, three miles from the Severn
From Picturesque Views of the Severn, 1824 by Thomas Harral
William Chance IV: The Start of a Commercial Dynasty
Image: South-West Prospect of Birmingham, 1829, attributed to Frederick Calvert. Watercolour on Paper. Image from: Birmingham Museums & Art… read more »
William Middlemore, Wholesale Sadler, Harness Maker, Currier, Birmingham
The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of Modern England, 1858
William Spurrier, Electro Silver Plate Manufacturer, Birmingham
Image: William Spurrier, Electro Silver Plate Manufacturer, Birmingham Image from: The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of… read more »
William Spurrier, Electro Steel Plate Manufacturer, Birmingham
Image from: The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of Modern England, 1858 ELECTRO-PLATING The process of… read more »
