1874 Collection (#51)

Burning of Pantechnicon
The burning of the Pantechnicon in Motcomb Street, Belgravia: scenes of the fire which devastated the building

General market in Cape Coast Castle, 1874
Scene of the general market in Cape Coast Castle, seat of British colonialism in West Africa, during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native soldiers surprised
A night alarm during sentry duty during the 2nd Ashanti War. Native soldiers eyes wide with fear tread softly in the direction of danger

The town of Sutah, Gold Coast, 1874
Sutah was one of the towns which the British took on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) Paying a West India regiment
British officers paying soldiers of a West India regiment during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

Port of Christianborg near Accra, 1873
This former Swedish outpost on the Gold Coast was sold to the British in 1873 when, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

The house in which Livingstone was born
The house in which Livingstone, explorer, was born. David Livingstone was born at Blantyre, eight miles south of Glasgow, on 19 March 1813

A young boy with British officers in Kumasi, 1874
The last in Kumasi - a young boy eating bananas while a British officer tries to talk to him. In the background, the British troops are marching away

The Ashanti War (1873-74)
The British camp of Mansu on the road to the Prah river during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

The Castle of Elmina, Gold Coast, 1873
The Castle of Elmina which both the British and the Ashanti Kings tried to capture sits on the shore of the Gold Coast. In 1873

Fetish tree in a village near Cape Coast Castle, 1873
Fetish tree in a village near Cape Coast Castle towards the end of 1873. An English officer is surrounded by young native boys as he checks a document

Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman, 1874
Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman, by two vessels of the Royal Navy, H.M.S. Rifleman and H.M.S. Philomel and the Hugh Rose, a vessel from the Bombay Marine service

The Ashanti War (1873-74) The battlefield of Abrakrampa
The battlefield of Abrakrampa during the 2nd Ashanti War where trees have been chopped down. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

A village on the river Prah during the 2nd Ashanti War
On their march towards the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, British soldiers watch the peaceful scene of women catching fish and tritons in the river Prah

Sentries of the different lines of troops in Camp at Prahsu
Sentries of the different lines of troops in camp at Prah-su during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

The town of Accroful, 1874
Accroful was one of the towns where the British and set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) The camp at Prah-su, 1874
Native artillery crossing the river at the camp at Prah-su, on the river Prah. Native bearers or carriers bring artillery over the bridge

The Camp at Dunquah, Gold Coast, 1874
Dunquah was one of the towns where the British set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

Town of Barracoe, Gold Coast, 1874
Barracoe was one of the towns which the British took on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - The arrival of stores
The arrival of stores carried by native bearers to a British garrison during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

The King of Ashantis bed, 1874
A British soldier looks into the bedchamber of the King of Ashanti which has a raised four poster bed with a canopy. In 1873

Natives of Ugogo, East Central Africa, 1874
Fashion in hairstyles of the native Wagogo men of Ugogo in East Central Africa sketched by Lieutenant Cameron commander of the Livingstone Search and Relief Expedition in the late 19th century

Ashanti war drums, 1874
Ashanti war drums by a wall. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

Hogarths House, Chiswick, London, 1874
Engraving showing a number of scenes at Hogarths House, Chiswick, London, 1874. The views shown are (clockwise from bottom right): the Mulberry Tree; the Staircase; one of the rooms

Selling Indian corn on the streets of Cape Coast Castle, 187
Natives selling Indian corn in the streets of Cape Coast Castle, headquarters of the British on the Gold Coast. This was sketched during the 2nd Ashantee War (1873-74)

The town of Yancomassie-Assin, 1874
Yancommassie-Assin was one of the towns where the British and set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

Water supply to Cape Coast Castle, 1874
The water supply to Cape Coast Castle, headquarters of the British in the Gold Coast. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

Market place at Kumasi, 1873
The market place at Kumasi before the arrival of the British forces during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

Shipping bullocks to Cape Coast Castle, 1874
Shipping bullocks from Sierra Leone for Cape Coast Castle during the British expedition to crush the King of the Ashantis in the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

House where Livingstone dwelt in his youth
This is the house where David Livingstone, explorer, lived in his youth

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native carriers crossing mangrov
This shows the difficulties of the native bearers as they tried to cross the mangroves on the river banks of the river Prah

The room in which Dr. Livingstone was born
The room in which Dr. Livingstone, explorer, was born. David Livingstone was born at Blantyre, eight miles south of Glasgow, on 19 March 1813

The Queen of Ashantis bed, 1874
A British soldier enters the empty bedchamber of the Queen of Ashanti which has a bed on the floor and is nowhere near as grand an affair as the Kings bedchamber

The Ashanti War (1873-74) The return from Kumasi, 1874
The return of the British and native troops from their expedition to Kumasi. They are seen here crossing a river. This was sketched during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

Inner courtyard of King of Ashantis palace, 1874
The inner courtyard of the King of Ashantis palace captured by the British during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Inspecting troops at Prahsu
British officers inspecting Kossohs, or warriors from a tribe hostile to the Ashanti, at the British camp based at Prahsu

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - On board hospital ship
The so-called bird cage walk. On board the hospital ship Victor Emmanuel. Two invalids read while recuperating during the Ashanti expedition

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - a bush fight
The Ashanti and British engaged in a bush fight in the jungle with fireamrs. The Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was fought between King Asantehene

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Storming a village
Lord Gifford and advance scouts. using guns, storm a village during their advance on the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Naval Brigade in Kumasi
The Naval Brigade clearing the streets of Kumasi (Coomassie) the capital of the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Artillery park in Prahsu
The artillery park in the British camp at Prahsu. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Wolseley receives news from
Sir Garnet Wolseley surrounded by British and native soliders and bearers receives news from the front in the war against the Ashanti

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Garnet Wolseley returns home
Sir Garnet Wolseley returns to England from the Ashanti expedition. He lands at Portsmouth and is seen here raising his hat and shaking hands

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Wolseley entering Kumasi
Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi (Coomassie), capital of the Ashanti during its brief capture by the British and native troops

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Arrival of the Naval Brigade at
Arrival of the Naval Brigade in camp at Prahsu (on the river Prah, which had to be crossed to reach the coast). The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - British headquarters at Amoaful
The British headquarters, with British officers and native soldiers, at the Battle of Amoaful. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

Statue of Prince Albert, Holborn Circus, London, 1874
Engraving showing the equestrian statue of Prince Albert, Consort of Queen Victoria, at Holborn Circus, London, 1874

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Advancing on Kumasi
The British and native soldiers advancing on Kumasi (Coomassie). The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British

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"1874: A Year of Icons and Exploration" In 1874, the world witnessed a myriad of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on history. From the picturesque Isle of Wight captured in a stunning map to Winston Churchill defiantly flashing the V sign, this year was filled with captivating moments. One such moment was the iconic portrait of Charles Darwin by Leonard, showcasing the brilliant mind behind evolutionary theory. Meanwhile, another future leader emerged as young Winston Churchill embarked on his journey towards shaping the world. The realm of arts flourished too, with Gustav Holst's mesmerizing composition "Lambert" enchanting audiences worldwide. Simultaneously, Richard Wagner's masterpiece "Götterdämmerung" captivated hearts and minds with its grandeur and emotional depth. Across oceans, Claude Monet skillfully immortalized a sailboat at Petit-Gennevilliers through his masterful brushstrokes in oil on canvas – a testament to his artistic genius. Amidst these cultural milestones stood Thomas Baines' awe-inspiring depiction of The Black Rhinoceros Charging - an image that both fascinated and instilled respect for nature's power. Exploration took center stage as Ernest Shackleton ventured into uncharted territories. His graphic portrayal showcased not only his bravery but also humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery. Traveling further eastward brought us face-to-face with The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi in 1874 – a glimpse into African heritage and regal splendor that continues to fascinate even today. As time marched forward, Winston Churchill resurfaced once more in May 1915 during World War I – reminding us all of his unwavering determination amidst adversity. Indeed, 1874 was an extraordinary year where maps unfolded secrets waiting to be discovered; where great minds like Darwin challenged our understanding; where art transcended boundaries; where nature's majesty and human resilience intertwined.