Balaclava Crimean Peninsula Ukraine Collection

Head Of Harbour, Balaklava, Printed 1856. Creator: Roger Fenton
Head Of Harbour, Balaklava, Printed 1856

Balaclava Heights, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Balaclava Heights, 1856. Sketch by...a Correspondent on board H.M.S. Leander..."The Castle seems of very great extent

Balaclava - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Balaclava - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Scene from the Crimean War. The entrance to Balaclava Harbour is two cables length, or four hundred yards

Interior of the Monastery of St. George, Balaclava, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Monastery of St. George, Balaclava, 1856. This antiquarian nook of the Chersonese has been frequently described of late, in letters from the seat of war in the Crimea. Mr

The Town and Harbour of Balaklava, in the thirty seventh year anniversary of the battle. 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Town and Harbour of Balaklava, in the thirty seventh year anniversary of the battle. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Monastery of St. George, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieut. Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Monastery of St. George, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieut. Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. The monastery of St. George hangs, as it were, to the face of the cliff

Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Crimean War. View of...the Head-quarters of Lord Raglan, not far from Balaclava

Balaclava, the Scene of the Successful Cavalry Charge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Balaclava, the Scene of the Successful Cavalry Charge, 1854. Crimean War. On the 25th October the Russians attacked the right of our position at break of day; the Turks

Spahi (Algerian Troops), French Battery on the Heights of Balaclava - from a sketch by... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Spahi (Algerian Troops), French Battery on the Heights of Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Crimean War

Balaklava, 1857. Creator: Carlo Bossoli
Balaklava, 1857

The Screw Steam-Ship "Prince", wrecked off Balaclava Harbour, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Screw Steam-Ship "Prince", wrecked off Balaclava Harbour, 1854. Crimean War: severe storm wrecks up to 30 vessels including Royal Navy warships....the wind blowing a terrific hurricane

Sebastopol and Balaclava shewing the position of the Allied Forces, 1854. Creator: John Dower
Sebastopol and Balaclava shewing the position of the Allied Forces, 1854. Crimean War. The severe and costly battles of Balaclava and Inkerman

Street in Balaclava, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Street in Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War....view of one of the streets of the Tartar town along which a party of Dragoons are passing, on their way to the English Camp; while a couple of dromedaries

The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Crimean War:.the moment when the command was given to charge the Russian columns...The numbers [of Russian soldiers] opposed to

Charge of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, October 25, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Charge of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, October 25, 1854. Crimean War, Battle of Balaclava, extract from French commander Canrobert's description

Siege of Sebastopol - map, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Sebastopol - map, 1854. Crimean War. The Black Sea, town and harbour of Sebastopol, Rivers Belbec, Katchka and Alma, Balaklava, roads to Eupatoria and Simferopol, Barren Steppes

The Action at Balaclava, October 25 - First Charge of Heavy Cavalry, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Action at Balaclava, October 25 - First Charge of Heavy Cavalry, 1854. Crimean War. The Russian cavalry, about 4000 in number

The Siege of Sebastopol - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - general view, 1854. Crimean War. Map showing the Russian-held ports of Sebastopol and Balaclava, harbours and warships

The Light Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Light Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War: disastrous communication breakdown. When Lord Lucan received the order from Captain Nolan, and had read it, he asked

Capes Pherient and Aia, and Balaclava Bay, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Capes Pherient and Aia, and Balaclava Bay, 1854. Crimean War. Cape Fiolent and Cape Aya, headlands at the entrance to Balaclava Harbour on the Black Sea. From "Illustrated London News", 1854

Entrance to Balaclava Harbour, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Balaclava Harbour, 1854. Crimean War. The town of Balaclava is situated close to the harbour, along the foot of the mountain, but it is not provided with good water

Balaclava - view inside the port, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Balaclava - view inside the port, 1854. Crimean War. View of the'...inside of the port, which is only accessible through a very narrow circuitous channel, in the form of the letter S

Balaclava Harbour, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Balaclava Harbour, 1854. Crimean War....Balaclava has been completely changed into a Greek town...[It] is situated close to the harbour, along the foot of the mountain

The Inhabitants leaving Balaclava, by Order of Lord Raglan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Inhabitants leaving Balaclava, by Order of Lord Raglan, 1854. Crimean War: expulsion of Greek civilians by the British Army

Lord Raglan's Head-Quarters, at Balaclava, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lord Raglan's Head-Quarters, at Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War: view of a house at Balaclava in the Crimea, used by field marshal FitzRoy Somerset of the British Army

Heaving Guns, at Balaclava, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Heaving Guns, at Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War. British soldiers in the Crimea, engaged in the...heaving of the siege train...we must remember that the work is not half done when the guns

The Town of Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Town of Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Russian Church & Town of Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Russian Church & Town of Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 24 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

The Railway Yard, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Railway Yard, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Railway Street at Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Railway Street at Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Old Post Office, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Old Post Office, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Genoese Castle, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Genoese Castle, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 12 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

Railway Sheds and Workshops, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Railway Sheds and Workshops, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Balaklava, looking Seawards, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Balaklava, looking Seawards, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Artillery Waggons, Balaklava in the Distance, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Artillery Waggons, Balaklava in the Distance, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 4 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

Head of Harbour, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Head of Harbour, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Cavalry Camp, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Cavalry Camp, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Cottages at Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Cottages at Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

General View of Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
General View of Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Cattle and Carts, leaving Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Cattle and Carts, leaving Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Balaklava from Guards Hill, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Balaklava from Guards Hill, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Conflict at the Guns, Balaclava, 1854. Creator: George Jones
The Conflict at the Guns, Balaclava, 1854

Hutted Camp with Balaclava Harbor in Distance, 1855-1856. Creator: James Robertson
Hutted Camp with Balaclava Harbor in Distance, 1855-1856

Fortification above Balaclava Harbor, 1855-1856. Creator: James Robertson
Fortification above Balaclava Harbor, 1855-1856

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"Exploring the Historic Town of Balaklava: A Glimpse into Crimea's Past" Step back in time to the year 1855, as captured by renowned photographer Roger Fenton. These captivating images offer a window into the enchanting town of Balaklava, nestled on the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine. Fenton's lens transports us to a bygone era, where we witness the grandeur of The Russian Church and Town of Balaklava. Its magnificent architecture stands tall against the backdrop of this picturesque coastal town. As we delve deeper into Fenton's collection, we discover The Railway Yard and Street at Balaklava. These bustling hubs were once filled with activity as trains chugged along their tracks, connecting this charming settlement with distant lands. The Old Post Office reminds us that even then, communication was vital. This quaint building served as a lifeline for exchanging messages and news from afar. Venturing further reveals The Genoese Castle, an ancient fortress steeped in history. Its sturdy walls bear witness to countless tales from centuries past. Railway Sheds and Workshops showcase the industrious nature of Balaklava's residents who worked tirelessly to keep transportation systems running smoothly. At The Ordnance Wharf, one can almost hear echoes of sailors unloading cargo from ships that arrived at this thriving port city. Gazing seawards from Balaklava offers breathtaking views that have captivated visitors throughout time, and is no wonder why this place has been cherished for its natural beauty for generations. Amidst all these scenes lies Artillery Waggons dotting the landscape; reminders of a tumultuous period when conflict loomed over Crimea’s horizon during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Headquarters Harbor serves as a testament to maritime activities that shaped life in Balaklava - fishing boats bobbing gently on azure waters, a constant reminder of the town's close relationship with the sea.