1853 1856 Collection (#7)

Crimean War 1853-1856: Siege of Sebastopol 1854-1855: British artillery battery of mortars and cannon bombarding Russian-held Sebastopol. From Illustrations of the War in the East, 1856

Crimean War 1853-1856: Filling sandbags in British advanced position to build up protective defences. Gabions, wicker baskets filled with earth, used. From Illustrations of the War in the East, 1856

Crimean War 1853-1856: British cavalry camp, looking towards Kadikoi, 1855. Photograph by Rogern Fenton (1819-1869) American war photographer. Tent canvas Russia France Turkey Britain Ottoman

Crimean War 1853-1856: Charge of the light cavalry brigade, 25th Oct. 1854, under Major General the Earl of Cardigan. The disastrous British charge of the Russian guns commemorated by Lord Tennyson

Crimean War 1853-1856: Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) British nurse and hospital reformer inspecting a ward in the military hospital at Scutari. From Illustrations of the War in the East, 1856

In the Crimea. John Sutherland (1808-1891) British physician and sanitary reformer, left, and Robert Rawlinson (1810-1898) British civil engineer and sanitarian, in the Crimean in 1855

Gerald Graham (1831-1899) English army officer who served in the Royal Engineers. At the age of 23 he won the Victoria Cross during the Crimean Russo-Turkish War 1853-1856 for an act of bravery at

George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904): English soldier: cousin of Queen Victoria: field-marshal: commander-in-chief of army 1887

George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan (1800-1888 English soldier. Commanded the British cavalry in the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856)

John Fox Burgoyne (1782-1871): English military engineer: served under Wellington in the Napoleonic Wars: chief of British engineering during Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856

Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, (1790-1858) British naval officer born at Burton near Christchurch, Hampshire. Entered the Royal Navy in 1803

Lewis Edward Nolan (1820ja-1854) English soldier: captain of Hussars and writer on cavalry. He carried the disastrous order which brought about the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava

Omar Pasha ( born Michael Latas 1806-1871) Croatian-born Ottoman general. Commanded the Turkish forces during Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. Engraving

Nicholas I (1796-1855) Emperor (Tsar) of Russia from 1825: Nicholas on his deathbed, priests saying prayers over his body

Nicholas 1 (1796-1855) Emperor (Tsar) of Russia from 1825. Nicholas in military uniform. His ambition was to absorb Turkey into the Russian empire

Queen Victoria distributing Crimean Medals at Horse Guards, London, 18 May 1856. She is presenting a medal to Sir Thomas Troubridge (1815-1867) who lost his right leg and left foot at Inkermann

Queen Victoria and her family receiving the Guards at Buckingham Palace, London, England, on their return from the Crimea after the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War (1853-1856). Engraving

Ferdinand Alphonse Hamelin (1796-1864) French admiral. During the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War (1853-1856) he commanded the French fleet co-operating with British at the bombarding of Odessa (1854)

Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878) King of Piedmont, Savoy and Sardinia from 1849. First King of Italy from 1861. During the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War (1853-1856)

Crimean War (Russo Turkish War) 1853-1856: Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855. French mule train evacuating the wounded. Italian hand-finished lithograph c1857

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"1853-1856: A Glimpse into the Crimean War Through the Lens of Roger Fenton" Step back in time to the tumultuous years of 1853-1856, when nations clashed and history was made. Amongst the chaos and conflict, one man's lens captured moments that would forever be etched in our collective memory. George William Frederick Charles (1819-1904), a prominent figure during this era, played a significant role in shaping events. As we delve into his world, we uncover scenes from the British cavalry camp looking towards Kadikoi. The photograph by Roger Fenton (1819-1869), an American war photographer, transports us to a time where tent canvases housed soldiers from Russia, France, Turkey, Britain, and Ottoman. Within these camps stood brave individuals like Gerald Graham (1831-1899) and Captain Drysdale of the 42nd Regiment. Their unwavering dedication amidst the turmoil is evident through their portraits taken by Roger Fenton himself. But it wasn't just officers who left their mark on this historic period; Colonel Brownrigg C. B. , accompanied by two Russian boys named Alma & Inkermann became symbols of unity amid strife. Their story serves as a reminder that even in times of war, humanity can prevail. The harsh winter conditions faced by soldiers are vividly portrayed through photographs capturing men of the 77th Regiment donning their winter costumes while enduring unimaginable hardships. Major Brandling's troop of artillery horses also takes center stage as they navigate treacherous terrain with unwavering determination. Captain Graham and Captain Macleod stand side-by-side in another remarkable image captured by Roger Fenton—a testament to camaraderie forged on battlefields soaked with bloodshed. Amidst all this turmoil lies glimpses of respite—convivial parties between French and English troops within Camps such as those of the 4th Dragoons.