Balaklava Collection (page 3)

Miss Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at Balaclava (engraving)
1602306 Miss Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at Balaclava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals)

The Village of Karanji, near Balaclava (engraving)
1602272 The Village of Karanji, near Balaclava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village of Karanji, near Balaclava)

Sketches on the Black Sea (engraving)
1602071 Sketches on the Black Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Black Sea)

Carrying the Sick and Frost-Bitten to Balaclava (engraving)
1602035 Carrying the Sick and Frost-Bitten to Balaclava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrying the Sick and Frost-Bitten to Balaclava)

Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving)
1596503 Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition)

Railway at Balaclava, Stationary Engine beyond the Camp of General Verey (engraving)
1602128 Railway at Balaclava, Stationary Engine beyond the Camp of General Verey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway at Balaclava)

Storm in Balaclava Bay (engraving)
1607938 Storm in Balaclava Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storm in Balaclava Bay. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 December 1854)

French Troops landing at Cape Chersonese (engraving)
1607915 French Troops landing at Cape Chersonese (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Troops landing at Cape Chersonese)

Sebastopol and its Environs with the position of the besiegers and state of their works soon after the battles of
3655719 Sebastopol and its Environs with the position of the besiegers and state of their works soon after the battles of Balaklava and Inkerman (engraving) by English School

Evacuation of the Crimea (engraving)
1097681 Evacuation of the Crimea (engraving) by Landells, Robert Thomas (1833-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evacuation of the Crimea)

The Old Landing Place at Balaclava (engraving)
2772331 The Old Landing Place at Balaclava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Landing Place at Balaclava)

Jacks Hospitality to a Travelling Tartar at Balaclava (engraving)
2785403 Jacks Hospitality to a Travelling Tartar at Balaclava (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacks Hospitality to a Travelling Tartar at Balaclava)

The Battle of Balaclava (colour litho)
IL388043 The Battle of Balaclava (colour litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Balaclava was fought on the 25th October 1854)

Plan of the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, October 25th, 1854 (litho)
STC373388 Plan of the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, October 25th, 1854 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Balaklava, looking towards the sea
LLM461881 Balaklava, looking towards the sea by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balaklava, looking towards the sea)

Bugle, 1954 (copper)
NAM259297 Bugle, 1954 (copper) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: used by Trumpet-Major Henry Joy)

Sebastopol and fortifications now in progress, 1854 (lithograph)
3744630 Sebastopol and fortifications now in progress, 1854 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Progress of the Balaclava Railway to the Church of Kadikoi (engraving)
1602083 Progress of the Balaclava Railway to the Church of Kadikoi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charge of the Chasseurs d Afrique, 25 October (engraving)
1607891 Charge of the Chasseurs d Afrique, 25 October (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge of the Chasseurs d Afrique, 25 October)

Spahis at the French Battery (engraving)
1607937 Spahis at the French Battery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spahis at the French Battery)

Wrecks at Balaclava (engraving)
1607918 Wrecks at Balaclava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrecks at Balaclava. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 December 1854)

The Action at Balaclava, 25 October, First Charge of Heavy Cavalry (engraving)
1607884 The Action at Balaclava, 25 October, First Charge of Heavy Cavalry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Action at Balaclava, 25 October)

Balaklava Harbour, looking north, 1856 (sepia photo)
3062285 Balaklava Harbour, looking north, 1856 (sepia photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: One of thirteen photographs, Crimean War (1854-1856)

The Railway at Balaklava looking South, 1855 (colour litho)
3062231 The Railway at Balaklava looking South, 1855 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Coloured tinted lithograph, 1855)

Camp of the Light Division, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC121087 Camp of the Light Division, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Fire of Sevastopol. Retreat of the Russians on the North Coast, 1855. Private Collection

Landing Place, Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Landing Place, Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, 1855

Cossack Bay, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Cossack Bay, Balaklava, 1855

Landing Place, Railway Stores, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Landing Place, Railway Stores, Balaklava, 1855

BALAKLAVA, GALE
Steamships and sailing vessels caught in a gale off Balaclava Date: 14 November 1854

Crimean War - Gale off the Port of Balaklava
Vintage engraving showing a scene from the Crimean War 1853 to 1856, a conflict in which Russia lost to an alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia

The Crimean War, 1854-56: Divine Service... before the Battle of Balaclava, (1901)
The Crimean War, 1854-56: Divine Service in Camp on the Sunday before the Battle of Balaclava, (1901). British soldiers attend Christian prayers at Balaklava (Ukraine)

The Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854, 1855. Artist: Norie, Orlando (1832-1901)
The Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854, 1855. From a private collection

Supply base of the British Army at the Balaclava harbour, 1854. Artist: Norie, Orlando
Supply base of the British Army at the Balaclava harbour, 1854. From a private collection

Town and harbour of Balaklava from the camp of the 93rd Highlanders, 1854. Artist: O Reilly
Town and harbour of Balaklava from the camp of the 93rd Highlanders, 1854. From a private collection

Camp Before Sebastopol - Effects of the Frightful Storm on the 14th Nov, 1854, (1850s). The Great Storm of 1854 (also known as the Balaklava Storm)

Harbour of Balaklava. The Landing Place, c1850s. Creator: Unknown
Harbour of Balaklava. The Landing Place, c1850s. British soldiers, horses, camels and supplies arriving at the busy port of Balaclava on the Black Sea

Balaklava, looking towards the sea, 1855. Creator: W Walton
Balaklava, looking towards the sea, 1855. Scene from the Crimean War: soldiers and bell tents in the foreground, with British ships in the harbour beyond. Published 15 January 1855

Balaklava Looking Towards the Sea, 1855. Artist: W Walton
Balaklava Looking Towards the Sea, 1855. View of Balaclava Harbour looking towards the Black Sea at the time of the Crimean War

Cape Aiya, Looking North Towards Balaklava, Crimea, Ukraine, 1855; showing a ship, probably from the allied fleet, just of the Black Sea coast in the Crimea

Balaklava. The Quays and the Shipping, 1855. Private Collection

Sevastopol. Private Collection

View of the harbour of Balaclava. Private Collection

Storm in the Balaklava Bay on 14th of November 1854, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Storm in the Balaklava Bay on 14th of November 1854, 1855. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Balaclava. View onto the sea, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Balaclava. View onto the sea, 1855. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Near the St. George Monastery. Crimea. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
Near the St. George Monastery. Crimea. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 1854 (1909). After Edward Morin (1824-1882). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Charge of the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, 1854 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

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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.