Annie Brassey
@anniebrassey.bsky.social
Victorian Traveller, Writer and Collector (1839-1887)
Sunbeam #Papeete #Tahiti 2.12.1876. "...we went ashore & at once found ourselves in the midst of a fairy-like scene, to describe which is almost impossible, so bewildering is it in brightness & variety of its colouring. The magnolias & yellow & scarlet hibiscus, overshadowing the water..." #Brassey
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Sunbeam #Mehetia #Pacific 1.12.1876. "I think, if the many instances of the murder of ships' & boats' crews...that most of them were acts of reprisals & revenge for brutal atrocities committed on the defenceless natives, who have been kidnapped, plundered, & murdered..." #Brassey #History #1870s
December 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Sunbeam #Mehetia #Pacific 1.12.1876. "The people came down to meet us, & conducted is to the house of the chief, who, with his pretty wife, received us kindly, but with much gravity & dignity. Mats were placed for me to sit upon, wreaths were offered me...& cocoa-nut milk to drink." #Brassey #1870s
December 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"1772 Obfervations for DECEMBER
This quiv'ring, quaking Month, this old December,
(As ufual) comes the next after November,
And in't a Week we find that's called Ember;
But Christmas comes at laft, you'll all remember"
Poor Robin 1772
A Sure & A Very Certain Prognostication.
#December #Winter #1770s
This quiv'ring, quaking Month, this old December,
(As ufual) comes the next after November,
And in't a Week we find that's called Ember;
But Christmas comes at laft, you'll all remember"
Poor Robin 1772
A Sure & A Very Certain Prognostication.
#December #Winter #1770s
December 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Eothen #Liverpool 30.11.1872. "At two a.m. we dropped our anchor in the #Mersey, exactly three months and a day after we left it...The entire change of air, of scene, and consequently of thought, has refreshed us both in body and mind, and inspired us with renewed vigour..." #Brassey #History #1870s
November 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Eothen #Liverpool 30.11.1872. "At two a.m. we dropped our anchor in the #Mersey, exactly three months and a day after we left it...The entire change of air, of scene, and consequently of thought, has refreshed us both in body and mind, and inspired us with renewed vigour..." #Brassey #History #1870s
Sunbeam #Pacific #Ocean 29.11.1876. "One splendid meteor flashed across the sky. It was of a light orange, with a fiery tail...We have seen many meteors, falling-stars, and shooting-stars since we left Valparaiso, but none so fine as the one this evening." #Brassey #Victorian #Travel #History #1870s
November 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Sunbeam #Pacific #Ocean 29.11.1876. "One splendid meteor flashed across the sky. It was of a light orange, with a fiery tail...We have seen many meteors, falling-stars, and shooting-stars since we left Valparaiso, but none so fine as the one this evening." #Brassey #Victorian #Travel #History #1870s
"Modern Ghost-Raising: A Sketch Behind The Scenes At The Polytechnic." From The Illustrated London News 16.1.1875. Pepper's Ghost. #PhantomsFriday #Stage #Ghost #Art #1870s
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"Modern Ghost-Raising: A Sketch Behind The Scenes At The Polytechnic." From The Illustrated London News 16.1.1875. Pepper's Ghost. #PhantomsFriday #Stage #Ghost #Art #1870s
Sunbeam #Hao #Pacific #Ocean 28.11.1876. "The women seemed gentle and kind, and were delighted with some beads, looking-glasses, and knives I gave them, in return for which they brought us quantities of beautiful shells." #Brassey #Victorian #Travel #History #1870s #Sailing #Shells
November 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Sunbeam #Hao #Pacific #Ocean 28.11.1876. "Before we had lost sight of Amanu, the island of Hao Harpe or Bow Island, was visible on our port bow. I wished very much to land & at last persuaded Tom, who was rather anxious on the score of the natives, to allow some of us to make the attempt.." #Brassey
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Sunbeam #Hao #Pacific #Ocean 28.11.1876. "Before we had lost sight of Amanu, the island of Hao Harpe or Bow Island, was visible on our port bow. I wished very much to land & at last persuaded Tom, who was rather anxious on the score of the natives, to allow some of us to make the attempt.." #Brassey
Eothen #Atlantic #Ocean 27.11.1872. "We have been a week at sea, and a weary week it has been, and I don't think I have ever felt so worn out with a sea voyage before. It has been so rough that it has been quite impossible to do anything or to feel comfortable." #Brassey #Travel #History #1870s
November 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Pevensey Historical Pageant. Episode III. The Coming of Christianity to Sussex. A.D. 686." July 1908. Bexhill Observer 20.6.1908. #WyrdWednesday
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Pevensey Historical Pageant. Episode III. The Coming of Christianity to Sussex. A.D. 686." July 1908. Bexhill Observer 20.6.1908. #WyrdWednesday
"Pevensey Historical Pageant. Episode 1. A Tale of the Coming of the Romans. Circa B.C. 54." The Druids Sacrifice. July 1908.
#WyrdWednesday #Pevensey #Druids #1900s
#WyrdWednesday #Pevensey #Druids #1900s
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"Pevensey Historical Pageant. Episode 1. A Tale of the Coming of the Romans. Circa B.C. 54." The Druids Sacrifice. July 1908.
#WyrdWednesday #Pevensey #Druids #1900s
#WyrdWednesday #Pevensey #Druids #1900s
Sunbeam #Milos #Aegean 26.11.1874. "We landed at 9am, & Evie, Munie & I on donkeys, the gentlemen on foot...This track led to a curious subterranean grotto...short walk brought us to massive tufa walls, apparently of the Cyclopean period...Here the beautiful Venus of Milo was discovered." #Brassey
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"Introduction Of Christianity Into Britain: Christian Missionaries Interrupting A Human Sacrifice." By J. E. Christie. In The Exhibition Of The Royal Society." The Illustrated London News 1.6.1878. #WyrdWednesday #Art #1870s
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"Introduction Of Christianity Into Britain: Christian Missionaries Interrupting A Human Sacrifice." By J. E. Christie. In The Exhibition Of The Royal Society." The Illustrated London News 1.6.1878. #WyrdWednesday #Art #1870s
Sunbeam #Pacific #Ocean 25.11.1876. "Whilst I was standing on deck at night a flying-fish flew against my throat & hung there, caught in the lace of my dress. He is a pretty specimen, but only his wings are to be preserved, for Muriel will have his body for breakfast tomorrow." #Brassey #1870s #Fish
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Sunbeam #Pacific #Ocean 25.11.1876. "Whilst I was standing on deck at night a flying-fish flew against my throat & hung there, caught in the lace of my dress. He is a pretty specimen, but only his wings are to be preserved, for Muriel will have his body for breakfast tomorrow." #Brassey #1870s #Fish
Sunbeam #Pacific #Ocean 24.11.1876. "A fine breeze in the early morning, which, however, gradually died away. Having now quitted the regular track of the trade winds and got into the variables, we lighted fires at two o'clock. Then another light breeze sprang up for a few minutes..." #Brassey #1870s
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Sunbeam #Pacific #Ocean 24.11.1876. "A fine breeze in the early morning, which, however, gradually died away. Having now quitted the regular track of the trade winds and got into the variables, we lighted fires at two o'clock. Then another light breeze sprang up for a few minutes..." #Brassey #1870s
Eothen #Atlantic 23.11.1872. "We shipped more water on board this big #ship than we did on the #yacht. Everything was knocking about..impossible to..keep still anywhere, except by holding on. The passengers will ill & terrified..one bad accident, besides several broken heads & contusions." #Brassey
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Sunbeam #Ephesus #Turkey 22.11.1874. "At the bottom of the hill stands the temple of Diana of the Ephesians, excavated by Mr Wood 23 feet below the surface of the...plain. It was once one of the seven wonders of the world, & though burnt eight times, still contained many treasures.." #Brassey #1870s
November 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Sunbeam #Ephesus #Turkey 22.11.1874. "At the bottom of the hill stands the temple of Diana of the Ephesians, excavated by Mr Wood 23 feet below the surface of the...plain. It was once one of the seven wonders of the world, & though burnt eight times, still contained many treasures.." #Brassey #1870s
"'Twas a Ghostly Evening to be Sure for the B.A.T.S.
The Bexhill Amateur Dramatic Society took time off from rehearsing their winter production, "And this was Odd," to hold a Hallowe'en party at the Granville Hotel."
Bexhill Observer 9.11.1957. #PhantomsFriday #Bexhill #Sussex #1950s
The Bexhill Amateur Dramatic Society took time off from rehearsing their winter production, "And this was Odd," to hold a Hallowe'en party at the Granville Hotel."
Bexhill Observer 9.11.1957. #PhantomsFriday #Bexhill #Sussex #1950s
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"'Twas a Ghostly Evening to be Sure for the B.A.T.S.
The Bexhill Amateur Dramatic Society took time off from rehearsing their winter production, "And this was Odd," to hold a Hallowe'en party at the Granville Hotel."
Bexhill Observer 9.11.1957. #PhantomsFriday #Bexhill #Sussex #1950s
The Bexhill Amateur Dramatic Society took time off from rehearsing their winter production, "And this was Odd," to hold a Hallowe'en party at the Granville Hotel."
Bexhill Observer 9.11.1957. #PhantomsFriday #Bexhill #Sussex #1950s
Sunbeam #Smyrna #Turkey 21.11.1874. "About 2am it came on to blow a hurricane, & at 5am, when we were called, it was blowing still harder, & pouring with rain; so we reluctantly gave up our intended expedition to Ephesus, sent notes to...railway, & then turned over & went to sleep again." #Brassey
November 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Eothen #NewYork 20.11.1872. "Tom & I have one of the old mail-rooms on deck, & very comfortable it is. In spite of the company's affiche: "Dogs not taken on any terms," I brought Felise in her long baby disguise, & the captain and purser have kindly agreed to allow her to be in my cabin." #Brassey
November 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
"Deserted. Drawn By S. Read."
The Illustrated London News 21.12.1872.
There is a raven!
#WyrdWednesday #Art #1870s
The Illustrated London News 21.12.1872.
There is a raven!
#WyrdWednesday #Art #1870s
November 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
"Deserted. Drawn By S. Read."
The Illustrated London News 21.12.1872.
There is a raven!
#WyrdWednesday #Art #1870s
The Illustrated London News 21.12.1872.
There is a raven!
#WyrdWednesday #Art #1870s
Eothen #NewYork #USA 19.11.1872. "I was in bed all morning, & in the afternoon we left our farewell cards on different friends, & drove out to Harlem through the Central Park...In the evening we dined with General & Mrs. Burnside, at Delmonico's, in Fifth Avenue." #Brassey #Travel #History #1870s
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Eothen #NewYork #USA 18.11.1872. "They are very strict about #dogs here, never allowing them in #railway cars, so we dressed Felise up as a "long baby" & the toy terrier Midge, being so small, was easily smuggled. Nobody seems to have any kind of pets in this country." #Brassey #History #1870s #Pets
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Eothen #NewYork #USA 18.11.1872. "They are very strict about #dogs here, never allowing them in #railway cars, so we dressed Felise up as a "long baby" & the toy terrier Midge, being so small, was easily smuggled. Nobody seems to have any kind of pets in this country." #Brassey #History #1870s #Pets