Sideburns victorian hi-res stock photography and images

Wonderful original Victorian cabinet card of a group of 7 characterful, happy looking, good humoured gentlemen, of various ages, in quite an informal and relaxed pose for the time. These men are middle classed as they are wearing pocket watches which were an expensive status symbol at the time and the photos show the men displaying the watch chains with suit jackets open They are seated outside in a garden. There are good examples of fashions. All are wearing 'sack coats' or 'town coats' of wool and tweed, bowler hats, flat caps. The portly man wears a silk rose button hole. circa 1885, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2H2H893–Wonderful original Victorian cabinet card of a group of 7 characterful, happy looking, good humoured gentlemen, of various ages, in quite an informal and relaxed pose for the time. These men are middle classed as they are wearing pocket watches which were an expensive status symbol at the time and the photos show the men displaying the watch chains with suit jackets open They are seated outside in a garden. There are good examples of fashions. All are wearing 'sack coats' or 'town coats' of wool and tweed, bowler hats, flat caps. The portly man wears a silk rose button hole. circa 1885, U.K.

French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860 Stock Photo

RMAJ40Y9–French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860

Coatham, Redcar CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Suited Older Victorian Man With Sideburns. Wearing a Top Hat and Holding a Cane. Stock Photo

RMT6DK1C–Coatham, Redcar CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Suited Older Victorian Man With Sideburns. Wearing a Top Hat and Holding a Cane.

Chromolithographed fashion plate for men 1870 Stock Photo

RMAJ40YB–Chromolithographed fashion plate for men 1870

Smiling man in Victorian clothing with impressive sideburns in a chair Stock Photo

RM2X3P5E5–Smiling man in Victorian clothing with impressive sideburns in a chair

Victorian English dustmen (Refuse collectors) and their cart in c1890's. They're wearing the typical uniform of the time of slouch hats, canvas trousers and overall coats and typically wearing thick sideburns and a stubby beard.As well as collecting general rubbish from dustbins it was their unsavoury duty to clear the roads of horse excrement, empty and dispose of 'night soil' fom outside toilet buckets and clear piles of human waste from the streets of slum dwellers who had no toilet facilities whatsoever. Stock Photo

RM2CWTEGB–Victorian English dustmen (Refuse collectors) and their cart in c1890's. They're wearing the typical uniform of the time of slouch hats, canvas trousers and overall coats and typically wearing thick sideburns and a stubby beard.As well as collecting general rubbish from dustbins it was their unsavoury duty to clear the roads of horse excrement, empty and dispose of 'night soil' fom outside toilet buckets and clear piles of human waste from the streets of slum dwellers who had no toilet facilities whatsoever.

Constable 345 - a Victorian policeman Date: late 19th century Stock Photo

RMG39M61–Constable 345 - a Victorian policeman Date: late 19th century

Lord Lytton (1831-1891) (Robert Bulwer Lytton) poet and diplomat. As Viceroy of India his actions caused the Second Afghan War (1878-80) which the British lost. Ca. 1865. Stock Photo

RMBTJXWW–Lord Lytton (1831-1891) (Robert Bulwer Lytton) poet and diplomat. As Viceroy of India his actions caused the Second Afghan War (1878-80) which the British lost. Ca. 1865.

Two men in Victorian coats and top hats try to comfort a boy at a funeral. Stock Photo

RFD6DCMG–Two men in Victorian coats and top hats try to comfort a boy at a funeral.

A man dressed in Victorian clothing at the Dickens Festival in Rochester. Stock Photo

RMCF49WJ–A man dressed in Victorian clothing at the Dickens Festival in Rochester.

Portrait of senior man, 60s, with white hair, bushy white side-burns. Wearing red and white Victorian bathing costume and straw hat. Chatting. Stock Photo

RMJE85NT–Portrait of senior man, 60s, with white hair, bushy white side-burns. Wearing red and white Victorian bathing costume and straw hat. Chatting.

Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 26th August, 2015. The Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival celebrates the boom years the town enjoyed after the railway network arrived in 1868 allowing Victorian visitors to easily travel to mid Wales and partake in the town's healthy spa waters. The week long Festival encourages visitors to attend in period costume including David Little from Newcastle Under Lyme dressed as a Chelsea Pensioner from the Royal Hospital. Stock Photo

RMF13J34–Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 26th August, 2015. The Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival celebrates the boom years the town enjoyed after the railway network arrived in 1868 allowing Victorian visitors to easily travel to mid Wales and partake in the town's healthy spa waters. The week long Festival encourages visitors to attend in period costume including David Little from Newcastle Under Lyme dressed as a Chelsea Pensioner from the Royal Hospital.

Senior man wearing straw hat and Victorian style bathing costume, red and white stripes. Face, bushy side burns down to chin. Side view. Stock Photo

RMJD7EW4–Senior man wearing straw hat and Victorian style bathing costume, red and white stripes. Face, bushy side burns down to chin. Side view.

Edward Horsman (1807-1876), British politician. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D7GT–Edward Horsman (1807-1876), British politician. Artist: Unknown

RMAE5R1A–Policemans Head

George Joachim Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1887.Artist: R Taylor Stock Photo

RMW7DRK0–George Joachim Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1887.Artist: R Taylor

John Ruskin, 1881. By Hubert von Herkomer (1849-1914). John Ruskin (1819-1900), English writer, philosopher, art historian, art critic and polymath. Stock Photo

RM2Y0GBXY–John Ruskin, 1881. By Hubert von Herkomer (1849-1914). John Ruskin (1819-1900), English writer, philosopher, art historian, art critic and polymath.

Lord Palmerston, British prime minister, 19th century.Artist: W Holl Stock Photo

RMW7C92B–Lord Palmerston, British prime minister, 19th century.Artist: W Holl

Field Marshal FitzRoy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (1788-1855), c1838. By Andrew Morton (1802-1845). After Andrew Morton (1802-1845). Known before 1852 as Lord FitzRoy Somerset, Raglan was a British Army officer. He became commander of the British troops sent to the Crimea in 1854, his primary objective been to defend Constantinople. Stock Photo

RM2K6PFG6–Field Marshal FitzRoy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (1788-1855), c1838. By Andrew Morton (1802-1845). After Andrew Morton (1802-1845). Known before 1852 as Lord FitzRoy Somerset, Raglan was a British Army officer. He became commander of the British troops sent to the Crimea in 1854, his primary objective been to defend Constantinople.

Portrait of two Scottish Victorian gentleman with bowler hats, brother perhaps, Dumfries, Scotland, U.K., circa 1860 1860's Stock Photo

RMADTT10–Portrait of two Scottish Victorian gentleman with bowler hats, brother perhaps, Dumfries, Scotland, U.K., circa 1860 1860's

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, 1877. By Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896). Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885), English politician, philanthropist and social reformer. Stock Photo

RMT1HRR2–Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, 1877. By Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896). Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885), English politician, philanthropist and social reformer.

Stonehouse, Devon CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Victorian Man With Sideburns Stock Photo

RFPGKJCW–Stonehouse, Devon CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Victorian Man With Sideburns

Carte de visite portrait of the Reverend Charles Kingsley Stock Photo

RMEAFGAF–Carte de visite portrait of the Reverend Charles Kingsley

Ernest Legouve' [full name: Gabriel Jean Baptiste Ernest Wilfrid Legouvé] (1807–1903) best known as a French dramatist, he was also a poet and novelist. He gained public favor writing about the positives of developing and educating women. He believed in giving children advanced educations, too. To see my writer-related vintage images, Search: Prestor vintage writer Stock Photo

RF2BDTW98–Ernest Legouve' [full name: Gabriel Jean Baptiste Ernest Wilfrid Legouvé] (1807–1903) best known as a French dramatist, he was also a poet and novelist. He gained public favor writing about the positives of developing and educating women. He believed in giving children advanced educations, too. To see my writer-related vintage images, Search: Prestor vintage writer

Carte de visite portrait of Thomas Carlyle Stock Photo

RMEAFGAK–Carte de visite portrait of Thomas Carlyle

Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914). British field marshal. 1st Earl Roberts. He fought in the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880) and the South African War (1899-1902). Portrait. Engraving. La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), 1878. Stock Photo

RM2WMNM2J–Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914). British field marshal. 1st Earl Roberts. He fought in the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880) and the South African War (1899-1902). Portrait. Engraving. La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), 1878.

Advertisement for Ford's Eureka Shirts Stock Photo

RMEAT8PG–Advertisement for Ford's Eureka Shirts

Bath, UK 03/06/2010: a comedian wearing 19th century noble Englishman costume pretends slipping and falling. He wears victorian top hat, winter coat, Stock Photo

RF2C8HYCF–Bath, UK 03/06/2010: a comedian wearing 19th century noble Englishman costume pretends slipping and falling. He wears victorian top hat, winter coat,

RMEAFGAT–Carte de visite portrait of the Reverend Charles Kingsley

Classic portrait of a Victorian gentleman in engraved style vector illustration. Stock Vector

RF2X83NAX–Classic portrait of a Victorian gentleman in engraved style vector illustration.

Carte de visite of Frank Buckland 1872 Stock Photo

RMEAFGAY–Carte de visite of Frank Buckland 1872

Caucasian senior man, 60s, dressed up in Victorian costume as part of a re-enactment. Side view, long grey sideburns and wearing glasses, spectacles, looking downward while reading. Stock Photo

RMJD7ETJ–Caucasian senior man, 60s, dressed up in Victorian costume as part of a re-enactment. Side view, long grey sideburns and wearing glasses, spectacles, looking downward while reading.

Carte de visite photograph of the Skiddaw Hermit Stock Photo

RMBH7JHJ–Carte de visite photograph of the Skiddaw Hermit

George Henry Lewes (April 18, 1817 - November 30, 1878) was an English philosopher and critic of literature and theatre. He became part of the mid-Victorian ferment of ideas which encouraged discussion of Darwinism, positivism, and religious skepticism. H Stock Photo

RMG15MDA–George Henry Lewes (April 18, 1817 - November 30, 1878) was an English philosopher and critic of literature and theatre. He became part of the mid-Victorian ferment of ideas which encouraged discussion of Darwinism, positivism, and religious skepticism. H

Advertising trade card for Huntley & Palmers biscuits Stock Photo

RFD8J4X5–Advertising trade card for Huntley & Palmers biscuits

A uniformed railway employee of the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway (LTSR), Essex, England, UK c.1910. His smart uniform includes a peaked cap with the embroidered initials of the LTSR plus a double-breasted jacket and waistcoat with a white shirt and tie beneath. Stock Photo

RM2A7DHJR–A uniformed railway employee of the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway (LTSR), Essex, England, UK c.1910. His smart uniform includes a peaked cap with the embroidered initials of the LTSR plus a double-breasted jacket and waistcoat with a white shirt and tie beneath.

Edward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, British statesman, c1850-1899.Artist: W Holl Stock Photo

RMW7C90D–Edward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, British statesman, c1850-1899.Artist: W Holl

The London Coffee Stall in The Publishers' Circular from a daguerreotype by Beard circa 1875 Stock Photo

RMD7KG91–The London Coffee Stall in The Publishers' Circular from a daguerreotype by Beard circa 1875

Portrait of older Victorian gentleman putting tobacco in a clay pipe from a studio in Liskeard, Cornwall, England, U.K. Stock Photo

RMCPJ915–Portrait of older Victorian gentleman putting tobacco in a clay pipe from a studio in Liskeard, Cornwall, England, U.K.

The Baked Potato Man in The Publishers' Circular from a daguerreotype by Beard circa 1875 Stock Photo

RMD7KGPH–The Baked Potato Man in The Publishers' Circular from a daguerreotype by Beard circa 1875

CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Victorian Policeman Stock Photo

RMR0DT3F–CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Victorian Policeman

Cabinet wedding photograph of bride and groom circa 1895 Stock Photo

RMA9EATT–Cabinet wedding photograph of bride and groom circa 1895

Thomas Faed, Royal Academician, 1880.Artist: Lock & Whitfield Stock Photo

RMA4JKJY–Thomas Faed, Royal Academician, 1880.Artist: Lock & Whitfield

RMAJ40Y8–French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860

two men dressed as Victorian gentlemen Stock Photo

RMB4B7X1–two men dressed as Victorian gentlemen

Chromolithographed die cut scrap of London dustman circa 1880 Stock Photo

RMAKN6RD–Chromolithographed die cut scrap of London dustman circa 1880

RM2CBAG5H–Unknown Subject, 1860s.

Portrait of George Cruickshank, by Maull & Polyblank ca 1860 Stock Photo

RMCTFAHW–Portrait of George Cruickshank, by Maull & Polyblank ca 1860

RF2X83HGY–Classic portrait of a Victorian gentleman in engraved style vector illustration.

John Ruskin, 1867, by Elliott & Fry Stock Photo

RMHEYNB1–John Ruskin, 1867, by Elliott & Fry

Caucasian senior man, 60s, dressed up in Victorian costume as part of a re-enactment. Close up of face, side view, long grey sideburns and wearing glasses, spectacles, looking downward while reading. Stock Photo

RMJD7EWT–Caucasian senior man, 60s, dressed up in Victorian costume as part of a re-enactment. Close up of face, side view, long grey sideburns and wearing glasses, spectacles, looking downward while reading.

Prince Albert, 1861, John Mayall Stock Photo

RMD48KB0–Prince Albert, 1861, John Mayall

Side view of senior man, 60s, with grey beard sitting in deckchair in the shade. Head and shoulders. Wearing a straw hat and Victorian style beach costume. Stock Photo

RMJE85N4–Side view of senior man, 60s, with grey beard sitting in deckchair in the shade. Head and shoulders. Wearing a straw hat and Victorian style beach costume.

Portrait engraving of alderman david williams wire, Lord Mayor of London elect from 1858 Stock Photo

RMR9HTME–Portrait engraving of alderman david williams wire, Lord Mayor of London elect from 1858

RMDPW8YC–GEORGE PAYNE - 2

1800s 1850s 19th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT AND HUSBAND OF QUEEN VICTORIA OF ENGLAND - kh13260 CPC001 HARS MUSTACHE AND HAIRSTYLE LEADERSHIP FACIAL HAIR MASCULINE POLITICS VICTORIA 1850s MALES MID-ADULT MAN PRINCE SIDEBURNS WHISKERS ALBERT CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY CONSORT MUTTON CHOPS MUTTONCHOPS OLD FASHIONED PERSONS SIDE WHISKERS SIDEBOARDS Stock Photo

RMM66MBD–1800s 1850s 19th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT AND HUSBAND OF QUEEN VICTORIA OF ENGLAND - kh13260 CPC001 HARS MUSTACHE AND HAIRSTYLE LEADERSHIP FACIAL HAIR MASCULINE POLITICS VICTORIA 1850s MALES MID-ADULT MAN PRINCE SIDEBURNS WHISKERS ALBERT CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY CONSORT MUTTON CHOPS MUTTONCHOPS OLD FASHIONED PERSONS SIDE WHISKERS SIDEBOARDS

GEORGE PAYNE gambler and foxhunter, Master of the Pytchley and patron of the turf with his autograph Stock Photo

RM2M9BNRY–GEORGE PAYNE gambler and foxhunter, Master of the Pytchley and patron of the turf with his autograph

Extras on set of TV Drama Belgravia Stock Photo

RM2CCRTAB–Extras on set of TV Drama Belgravia

Deventer, Netherlands – December 18, 2016: clockmakers at work during the festival at the Dickens Festval in Deventer Stock Photo

RFKCX396–Deventer, Netherlands – December 18, 2016: clockmakers at work during the festival at the Dickens Festval in Deventer

Carlisle, Cumbria CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Victorian Policeman With Sideburns Stock Photo

RMR0DT16–Carlisle, Cumbria CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Victorian Policeman With Sideburns

yellow baboon Cynocephalus dog-head muzzle head slim body long arms legs yellowish brown hair hairless face white sideburns side Stock Photo

RMBB0A2G–yellow baboon Cynocephalus dog-head muzzle head slim body long arms legs yellowish brown hair hairless face white sideburns side

William Powell Frith, Royal Academician, 1880.Artist: Lock & Whitfield Stock Photo

RMA4JKJJ–William Powell Frith, Royal Academician, 1880.Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Magic lantern slide portrait of unknown male gentleman in Victorian period clothing of late 1800s Stock Photo

RM2HB6DP1–Magic lantern slide portrait of unknown male gentleman in Victorian period clothing of late 1800s

'Earl Russell', c1872. Portrait of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), Whig and Liberal politician who served as Prime Minister twice during early Victorian era. From "The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences", Volume I, by Captain H M Hozier. [William Mackenzie, London, 1872] Stock Photo

RM2AG0G2D–'Earl Russell', c1872. Portrait of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), Whig and Liberal politician who served as Prime Minister twice during early Victorian era. From "The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences", Volume I, by Captain H M Hozier. [William Mackenzie, London, 1872]

Chromolithographed die cut scrap of chemist and prescription envelope circa 1880 Stock Photo

RMAFMCMF–Chromolithographed die cut scrap of chemist and prescription envelope circa 1880

Statue of the Victorian railway engineer Robert Stevenson on peramanent public display outside Euston Railway station in London. Sculpted in 1 Stock Photo

RFMTFG3D–Statue of the Victorian railway engineer Robert Stevenson on peramanent public display outside Euston Railway station in London. Sculpted in 1

Handcoloured fashion plate for men 1846 Stock Photo

RMAJ40YA–Handcoloured fashion plate for men 1846

A man in Victorian dress stands on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to promote his show in the Fringe festival Stock Photo

RMC5RNKF–A man in Victorian dress stands on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to promote his show in the Fringe festival

Chromolithographed die cut scrap of milkman with bill 1891 Stock Photo

RMAFMCKE–Chromolithographed die cut scrap of milkman with bill 1891

GEORGE PAYNE gambler and foxhunter, Master of the Pytchley and patron of the turf with his autograph Colourised version of : 10172197 Date: 1803 - 1878 Stock Photo

RM2JD6CBB–GEORGE PAYNE gambler and foxhunter, Master of the Pytchley and patron of the turf with his autograph Colourised version of : 10172197 Date: 1803 - 1878

Pictorial sheet music cover The Guardians of the Night circa 1875 showing police patrol in an empty London street Stock Photo

RMAPGB8G–Pictorial sheet music cover The Guardians of the Night circa 1875 showing police patrol in an empty London street

Unknown Man, 1864/66. A work made of albumen print. Stock Photo

RM2GGBGDC–Unknown Man, 1864/66. A work made of albumen print.

Chromolithographed trade card for Fisk, Clark & Flagg's Gloves circa 1885 Stock Photo

RM2F0K72K–Chromolithographed trade card for Fisk, Clark & Flagg's Gloves circa 1885

Cornelius Vanderbilt. Half plate daguerreotype ca. 1844-1860 Stock Photo

RMCWB6X1–Cornelius Vanderbilt. Half plate daguerreotype ca. 1844-1860

RMD8727X–JOHN RUSKIN SELF PORTRAIT

‘Adventure with the Curl-Crested Toucans’ showing Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English naturalist and explorer during his 11 year expedition to the Amazonian rainforests where he collected examples of nearly 15,000 species. Illustration by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899). See more information below. Stock Photo

RM2A3W0A7–‘Adventure with the Curl-Crested Toucans’ showing Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English naturalist and explorer during his 11 year expedition to the Amazonian rainforests where he collected examples of nearly 15,000 species. Illustration by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899). See more information below.

RM2CCRW15–Extras on set of TV Drama Belgravia

RMD888Y1–COSTUME/NECKTIE 1861

CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Victorian Policeman. Identity No 86. Stock Photo

RMR0DRXK–CDV (Carte De Visite) of a Victorian Policeman. Identity No 86.

Millais, John Everett, 8.6.1829 - 13.8.1896, British painter and illustrator, portrait, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2G36231–Millais, John Everett, 8.6.1829 - 13.8.1896, British painter and illustrator, portrait, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

GLADSTONE, William Ewart (Liverpool Hawarden ,1809-1898). British statesman. Conservative MP (1832), went to the Liberal Party (1852) and was Minister of Finance (1852-1855 and 1859-1866). He advocated free trade, electoral reform and the Autonomy of Ireland. Engraving. Stock Photo

RMPPB178–GLADSTONE, William Ewart (Liverpool Hawarden ,1809-1898). British statesman. Conservative MP (1832), went to the Liberal Party (1852) and was Minister of Finance (1852-1855 and 1859-1866). He advocated free trade, electoral reform and the Autonomy of Ireland. Engraving.

A stunning portrait of an elderly man posing in a suit on his doorstep in Dorchester, Dorset c1900. Photograph by Tony Henshaw *** Local Caption *** From the wholly-owned original negative. Stock Photo

RMKEE7P0–A stunning portrait of an elderly man posing in a suit on his doorstep in Dorchester, Dorset c1900. Photograph by Tony Henshaw *** Local Caption *** From the wholly-owned original negative.

'Earl Russell', c1860, (c1884). John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), Whig and Liberal politician, educated at Westminster School and Edinburgh University. Served as Prime Minister twice during early Victorian era, failed to deal with the Irish Famine, represented the City of London and was the main architect of the Reform Act of 1832. From "Leaders of the Senate: A Biographical History of the Rise and Development of the British Constitution, Vol. II.", by Alexander Charles Ewald, F.S.A. [William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Berlin] Stock Photo

RMW6P9EK–'Earl Russell', c1860, (c1884). John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), Whig and Liberal politician, educated at Westminster School and Edinburgh University. Served as Prime Minister twice during early Victorian era, failed to deal with the Irish Famine, represented the City of London and was the main architect of the Reform Act of 1832. From "Leaders of the Senate: A Biographical History of the Rise and Development of the British Constitution, Vol. II.", by Alexander Charles Ewald, F.S.A. [William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Berlin]

Comte Frederic de Lagrange (1816-1883) was the son of one of Napoleon's generals and himself a successful businessman. He was an early (though not a founder) member of the Societe d'Encouragement (Company of Encouragement), but took small part in racing until 1856, when he bought Alexandre Aumont's stud and stable. Thereafter, until his death, he was the greatest owner-breeder in France. his personal internationalizing of racing has no 19th century parallel. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 180. Stock Photo

RMWH8HTD–Comte Frederic de Lagrange (1816-1883) was the son of one of Napoleon's generals and himself a successful businessman. He was an early (though not a founder) member of the Societe d'Encouragement (Company of Encouragement), but took small part in racing until 1856, when he bought Alexandre Aumont's stud and stable. Thereafter, until his death, he was the greatest owner-breeder in France. his personal internationalizing of racing has no 19th century parallel. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 180.

James Atlay (1817-1894), English cleric, 1877. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CP1E–James Atlay (1817-1894), English cleric, 1877. Artist: Unknown

William Ewart Gladstone British Liberal statesman his career lasting over sixty years, he served as Prime Minister four times Stock Photo

RMBTK475–William Ewart Gladstone British Liberal statesman his career lasting over sixty years, he served as Prime Minister four times

RMC5RNM5–A man in Victorian dress stands on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to promote his show in the Fringe festival

'Mr. W.E.Oakeley', 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son. Stock Photo

RMPTB2EE–'Mr. W.E.Oakeley', 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son.

Curator of G F Watts gallery sits among the exhibits as new show is prepared Stock Photo

RMABPGFA–Curator of G F Watts gallery sits among the exhibits as new show is prepared

'Reverend William P. Appelbe, L.L. D.', 19th century. Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMT0J890–'Reverend William P. Appelbe, L.L. D.', 19th century. Creator: Unknown.

Portrait of Ferdinand Barrot (1806-1883), politician, 1867. Stock Photo

RM2K0ACB3–Portrait of Ferdinand Barrot (1806-1883), politician, 1867.

'Legrand Du Saulle', c1893. Artist: Pierre Petit. Stock Photo

RMMPNM98–'Legrand Du Saulle', c1893. Artist: Pierre Petit.

Lord Lytton (1831-1891) (Robert Bulwer Lytton) poet and diplomat. As Viceroy of India his actions caused the Second Afghan War Stock Photo

RMCWACY3–Lord Lytton (1831-1891) (Robert Bulwer Lytton) poet and diplomat. As Viceroy of India his actions caused the Second Afghan War

RMMPNMG5–'Legrand Du Saulle', c1893. Artist: Pierre Petit.

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English naturalist and explorer best remembered for his 11 year expedition to the Amazonian rainforests where he collected examples of nearly 15,000 species. He published an account of his expedition in ‘The Naturalist on the River Amazons’ published in 1863. See more information below. Stock Photo

RM2A3MY2J–Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English naturalist and explorer best remembered for his 11 year expedition to the Amazonian rainforests where he collected examples of nearly 15,000 species. He published an account of his expedition in ‘The Naturalist on the River Amazons’ published in 1863. See more information below.