Balaklava Collection

Charge of the Light Brigade, Balaclava, 25 October in 1854 (colour litho)
BAL6311 Charge of the Light Brigade, Balaclava, 25 October in 1854 (colour litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. The Thin Red Line at Balaclava, 1854, (1939). The Thin Red Line was a military action by the British Sutherland Highlanders 93rd (Highland)

Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C
Portrait engraving of the suvivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade: Major General de Salis, 8th Hussars; Lieut. Colonel Mussenden, 8th Hussars; Colonel Seager, 8th Hussars; EH Woodham

CRIMEAN WAR: VALLEY OF DEATH. The Valley of the Shadow of Death. A dirt road scattered with cannonballs following the Battle of Balaklava; the image was contemporarily associated with the Charge of

Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 (oil on canvas)
BAL311974 Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 (oil on canvas) by Kaiser, Friedrich (1815-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brilliant charge of the Scots Greys; ); German

7th Earl of Cardigan
James Thomas Brudenell 7th earl of CARDIGAN military, notably at the battle of Balaklava during the Crimea War

The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. Artist: Hayes
The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. From a private collection

Charge of the Light Brigade
Clouds billow, cannons roar, horses hooves thunder and men are asked to give their all in hand to hand combat of the battle field

Survivors of the Battle of Balaklava, 1875
Series of engraved portraits showing the surviving British participants of the Charge of the Light Brigade of the Battle of Balaclave, Crimean War, pictured in 1875

The Brilliant Cavalry Action at the Battle of Balaclava, October 25th 1854
NAM261018 The Brilliant Cavalry Action at the Battle of Balaclava, October 25th 1854, engraved by Edmund Walker, published 1854 (tinted litho) by Martens

Captain Portal, 4th Light Dragoons equipped for Balaklava. Robert Portal, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, next to horse with two other unidentified men who are looking away from

7th Earl of Cardigan
James Thomas Brudenell 7th earl of CARDIGAN military, notably at the battle of Balaklava during the Crimea War

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308402 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308404 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308403 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

The Balaklava Railway Line
5308400 The Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Balaklava Railway Line being used to carry planks for soldiers' huts. Dated 19th century)

Russian ships at Balaklava, 1853
1581427 Russian ships at Balaklava, 1853; (add.info.: Russian ships at Balaklava in the Crimea during the Crimean War, 1853.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308401 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

A Panoramic View of the Position now occupied by the Allied Armies before Sebastopol, in 1855 (litho)
XND70150 A Panoramic View of the Position now occupied by the Allied Armies before Sebastopol, in 1855 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

The attack of the heavy cavalry brigade in the Battle of Balaklava on October 25, 1854, 1854-1855. Private Collection

The Crimean War, 1854-56: The Rally of the Scots Greys... at Balaclava, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Crimean War, 1854-56: The Rally of the Scots Greys after the Charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava, (1901). During the Battle of Balaclava, fought on 25 October 1854

The Crimean War, 1854-56: The Battle of Balaclava: The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1854, (1901)
The Crimean War, 1854-56: The Battle of Balaclava: The Charge of the Light Brigade, October 25, 1854, (1901). Disastrous British cavalry charge, immortalised in Tennysons poem

After the battle. Scene from the Crimean war, 1862. Found in the Collection of Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava, Cembalo Fortress

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava, Balaklava bay

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava, Sea entrance to Balaklava bay

Ukraine, Crimea, Coastline of Balaklava

Ukraine, Crimea, View of Balaklava Bay

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava, Fortress ruins

Graves at head of Harbour of Balaklava, Crimean War
Graves at the head of the Harbour of Balaklava, Crimean War Date: 1855

Cartoon, Enthusiasm of Paterfamilias
Varying reactions to the newspaper accounts of the glorious charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava - Papa thinks only of the glory, his womenfolk think of the dead October 1854

CEMETERIES/BALAKLAVA
The cemetery of Crimea War victims on Cathcart's Hill, Balaklava, is visited by Prince Edward and Alexandra and other visitors Date: 1869

The Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava (colour litho)
6023462 The Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava)

Aerial of the castle and bay of Balaklava, Crimea, Russia, Europe

Aerial of the bay of Balaklava, Crimea, Russia, Europe

Balaklava, Crimean War (engraving)
3638151 Balaklava, Crimean War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balaklava, Crimean War.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

English and French troops disembarking on the orders of Marshall St Arnaud
3744632 English and French troops disembarking on the orders of Marshall St Arnaud, 1854 (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"He led them against the Russian Cavalry"(engraving)
5995183 " He led them against the Russian Cavalry" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The late Mr Henry Joy, Trumpet-Major of 17th Lancers at Balaklava (engraving)
1627368 The late Mr Henry Joy, Trumpet-Major of 17th Lancers at Balaklava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr Henry Joy)

Sketches in a London Workhouse (litho)
1626303 Sketches in a London Workhouse (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in a London Workhouse)

General Lucan, The Earl of Lucan (colour litho)
612153 General Lucan, The Earl of Lucan (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Lucan, The Earl of Lucan, Balaklava, 23 April 1881)

The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, Battle of Balaclava, 1854 (gravure)
959887 The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, Battle of Balaclava, 1854 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, Battle of Balaclava)

The Crimea revisited, Balaklava (engraving)
1103993 The Crimea revisited, Balaklava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crimea revisited, Balaklava)

Balaklava
LLM461016 Balaklava by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balaklava. Illustration for History of the Scottish Regiments (Thomas Murray, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving)
586198 Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving) by English School

Monastery of St George, near Balaclava (engraving)
1607980 Monastery of St George, near Balaclava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monastery of St George, near Balaclava)

Sutlers Wharf, Balaclava (engraving)
1602275 Sutlers Wharf, Balaclava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutlers Wharf, Balaclava. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 June 1855)

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"Remembering the Heroic Battle of Balaclava: A Glimpse into the Crimean War" In this captivating collection of historical images, we are transported back to the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava on 25th October 1854. The vivid colour lithograph depicts the chaotic scene as brave soldiers valiantly charge forward, forever etching their names in history. Amongst these courageous men were The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, forming a resolute Thin Red Line at Balaclava. Their unwavering determination and steadfastness became an emblematic symbol of bravery amidst adversity. The oil painting captures the intensity and drama of that fateful day, showcasing both heroism and tragedy intertwined. Survivors from this battle later gathered for a poignant Balaklava Banquet, commemorating their fallen comrades while celebrating their own survival against all odds. One haunting image takes us to "The Valley of Death, " aptly named for its grim portrayal of war's aftermath. It serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by countless soldiers who fought bravely in this historic conflict. Leading these troops was none other than Lord Cardigan himself, immortalized in various depictions throughout these artworks. His strategic decisions shaped the course of events during this pivotal moment in history. Artist Hayes masterfully captures The Charge of the Light Brigade with his brushstrokes, bringing to life every detail – from galloping horses to determined faces filled with courage and resolve. This brilliant cavalry action at Balaclava is forever etched into our collective memory as an example not only of military prowess but also resilience and sacrifice in times when duty calls upon us all. Decades after this monumental battle took place, survivors reunite once more for a powerful photograph capturing their enduring spirit. These veterans serve as living testaments to human strength and camaraderie forged on the battlefield.