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Balaklava Collection (page 5)

"Remembering the Heroic Battle of Balaclava: A Glimpse into the Crimean War" In this captivating collection of historical images

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Head Harbour Balaklava Roger Fenton English 1819

Head Harbour Balaklava Roger Fenton English 1819
Head of Harbour, Balaklava; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); Crimea; 1856; Salted paper print; 20.8 x 25.7 cm (8 3, 16 x 10 1, 8 in.)

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Colonel Harding Commandant Balaklava Roger Fenton

Colonel Harding Commandant Balaklava Roger Fenton
Colonel Harding, Commandant at Balaklava; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; Salted paper print; 18.3 × 14.1 cm (7 3, 16 × 5 9, 16 in.)

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Balaklava James Robertson English 1813 1888 Sevastopol

Balaklava James Robertson English 1813 1888 Sevastopol
Balaklava; James Robertson (English, 1813 - 1888); Sevastopol, Ukraine; 1855 - 1856; Salted paper print; 24.4 × 29.5 cm (9 5, 8 × 11 5, 8 in.)

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Harbour Balaklava Cattle Pier Roger Fenton English

Harbour Balaklava Cattle Pier Roger Fenton English
Harbour of Balaklava, the Cattle Pier; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; Salted paper print; 29.2 x 36.5 cm (11 1, 2 x 14 3, 8 in.)

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The Battle Of Balaclava Haro Prii, Crimea, 25 October 1854. Charge Of The Light Brigade

The Battle Of Balaclava Haro Prii, Crimea, 25 October 1854. Charge Of The Light Brigade. From The Age We Live In, A History Of The Nineteenth Century

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Colonel Clarke, Scots Greys, with the horse wounded at Bala

Colonel Clarke, Scots Greys, with the horse wounded at Balaklava. Colonel George Clarke, full-length portrait, wearing uniform, standing beside his horse, Sultan

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Balaklava Harbour, looking north

Balaklava Harbour, looking north
Photograph: Balaklava Harbour, looking north. Photograph by James Robertson. One of thirteen photographs, Crimean War (1854-1856). Date: 1856

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The Gale off the Port of Balaklava. 14 Nov 1854

The Gale off the Port of Balaklava. 14 Nov 1854. Coloured tinted lithograph by R Carrick, 1855. One of 40 lithographs from The Seat of War in the East - First Series after William Simpson

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Ukraine. Crimean Peninsula. Balaklava

Ukraine. Crimean Peninsula. Balaklava
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Balaklava. Panorama from Chembalos genoese fortress

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Ukraine. Balaklava. Chembalo Fortress

Ukraine. Balaklava. Chembalo Fortress
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Balaklava. Medieval Chembalos genoese fortress. Detail

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Ukraine. Balaklava. Chembalo Genoese fortress

Ukraine. Balaklava. Chembalo Genoese fortress. 14th century. Tower

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Ukraine. Balaklava. Entry into the mountains of an ancient u

Ukraine. Balaklava. Entry into the mountains of an ancient u
Ukraine. Balaklava. Entry in to the mountains of an ancient underground nuclear submarine base in the Soviet Union fleet. Crimean Peninsula

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25

Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25 October 1854. Charge of the Light Brigade of the British cavalry. Royal Scots Greys and Dragoons of Inniskillen. Engraving of E

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1865)

Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1865)
Portrait of Sir Colin Campbell, pictured in 1855 when he was in command of the Heavy Brigade, 93rd Highlanders notable for their actions during the Battle of Balaclava, Crimean War, 1854-6

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The Cemetery on Balaklava Heights, 1856

The Cemetery on Balaklava Heights, 1856
Engraving of the Cemetery at Balaklava Heights, where a number of notable British officers were buried during the Crimean War

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The Port of Balaklava, Crimea, 1855

The Port of Balaklava, Crimea, 1855
Engraving showing the port of Balaklava with sentries in the foreground, warmly dressed in boots and thick coats, during the Crimean War, 1855

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Third Earl of Lucan

Third Earl of Lucan
Major-general GEORGE CHARLES BINGHAM, third earl of LUCAN Military commander during the Crimea War, implicated in the controversial charge by the Light Brigade at Balaklava. Date: 1800 - 1888

Background imageBalaklava Collection: CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. Landing area at the wharf in the harbor of Balaklava during

CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. Landing area at the wharf in the harbor of Balaklava during the Crimean War. Photograph by Roger Fenton, 1855

Background imageBalaklava Collection: CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. The city of Balaklava during the Crimean War, with military

CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. The city of Balaklava during the Crimean War, with military installations in the background. Photograph by Roger Fenton, 1855

Background imageBalaklava Collection: CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. Ruins of a Genoese castle overlooking an encampment

CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. Ruins of a Genoese castle overlooking an encampment and Balaklava harbor during the Crimean War. Photograph by Roger Fenton, 1855

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The Milky Way shining through the trees on the coast of the Black Sea

The Milky Way shining through the trees on the coast of the Black Sea in Balaklava, Crimea

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Source Size = 3774 x 2947

Source Size = 3774 x 2947
VIEW OF THE TOWN AND HARBOUR OF BALAKLAVA: The Battles round Balaclava were caused by the attempt of General Liprandia to cut the Allies off from their base at the harbour of Balaclave

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The Crimean War: Map of Sebastopol and Balaklava, Showing the Position of the Allied

The Crimean War: Map of Sebastopol and Balaklava, Showing the Position of the Allied Forces, 1854

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The Crimea Revisited: Balaklava, 1869

The Crimea Revisited: Balaklava, 1869

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Charge of the Light Brigade, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History

Charge of the Light Brigade, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History
XJF324307 Charge of the Light Brigade, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Battle of Balaclava, 25th October 1854, Relief of the Light Brigade (colour print)

Battle of Balaclava, 25th October 1854, Relief of the Light Brigade (colour print)
XND70130 Battle of Balaclava, 25th October 1854, Relief of the Light Brigade (colour print) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The railway at Balaklava, looking south / W. Simpson, del. ;R. Carrick, lith. ;Day & Son

The railway at Balaklava, looking south / W. Simpson, del. ;R. Carrick, lith. ;Day & Son
The railway at Balaklava, looking south / W. Simpson, del.; R. Carrick, lith.; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.; Day & Son.; Simpson, William, 1823-1899, artist; Pall Mall [London

Background imageBalaklava Collection: View of Balaklava from the top of Guards Hill, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger

View of Balaklava from the top of Guards Hill, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Major Keane, on the staff at Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic

Major Keane, on the staff at Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Captain Portal, 4th Light Dragoons equipped for Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856

Captain Portal, 4th Light Dragoons equipped for Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The town of Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

The town of Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Cossack Bay, Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Cossack Bay, Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: General view of Balaklava, the hospital on the right, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger

General view of Balaklava, the hospital on the right, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Balaklava, from Guards Hill, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war

Balaklava, from Guards Hill, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: View of Balaklava, from camp of Fusilier Guards, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton

View of Balaklava, from camp of Fusilier Guards, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Landing place, railway stores, Balaklava, looking up the harbour, Crimean War, 1853-1856

Landing place, railway stores, Balaklava, looking up the harbour, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Landing place, Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, Genoese Castle, Crimean War, 1853-1856

Landing place, Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, Genoese Castle, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The old Genoese Castle at Balaklava, from above the castle pier, Crimean War, 1853-1856

The old Genoese Castle at Balaklava, from above the castle pier, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Cavalry camp near Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign

Cavalry camp near Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Colonel Clarke, Scots Greys, with the horse wounded at Balaklava, Crimean War

Colonel Clarke, Scots Greys, with the horse wounded at Balaklava, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Background imageBalaklava Collection: CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. British cavalry camp near Balaklava. Photographed by Roger Fenton

CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. British cavalry camp near Balaklava. Photographed by Roger Fenton, 1855

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The Railway at Balaklava. From William Simpson Illustrations of the War in the East

The Railway at Balaklava. From William Simpson Illustrations of the War in the East, London 1855-1856. Tinted lithograph. Unloading supplies from shiping in Balaklava harbour

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Cossack Bay, Crimean War C017 / 7875

Cossack Bay, Crimean War C017 / 7875
Cossack Bay, Crimean War. Ships moored at the cattle pier in Cossack Bay, near Balaklava on the Crimean Peninsula in what is now Ukraine. Ashore are horses, tents and supplies of wood

Background imageBalaklava Collection: A British Artillery Piece at Balaklava, Crimean War, 1854

A British Artillery Piece at Balaklava, Crimean War, 1854
Engraving showing cavalry, artillery and tents in the British Army camp at Balaklava, Crimea, 1854. The image shows a heavy gun and its carriage being heaved into position. Date: 1854

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The railway at Balaklava, looking south

The railway at Balaklava, looking south. Construction of the railway in Balaklava at the harbor, also shows masts of numerous ships, and on a hill in the distance

Background imageBalaklava Collection: View of Balaklava from the top of Guards Hill

View of Balaklava from the top of Guards Hill. View of Balaklava harbor with tent encampments in the foreground, ships in the harbor and, on a hill in the background, ruins of the old Genoese castle

Background imageBalaklava Collection: The town of Balaklava

The town of Balaklava. Cityscape view showing buildings and residences; men and horses in the foreground and military installations in the background. Date 1855

Background imageBalaklava Collection: Cavalry camp near Balaklava

Cavalry camp near Balaklava. Military encampment showing conical tents, people, and horses, with mountains in the background. Date 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.