Charge Of The Light Brigade Collection

The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1895 (photogravure)
NAM280972 The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1895 (photogravure) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); National Army Museum

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

Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, British soldier, 19th century. In the course of his distinguished military career, Lord Raglan served on Wellingtons staff from 1808-1812

Memorial erected at Maidstone, to the memory of the brave Captain Nolan, who fell at Balaclava, 1856 Creator: Unknown
Memorial erected at Maidstone, to the memory of the brave Captain Nolan, who fell at Balaclava, 1856. British officer who died in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War

Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, [London], 1856. Military investigation into the actions of certain British officers during the Crimean War

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

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

"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 17th Lancers at the Charge of the Light Brigade, Battle of Balaclava, Crimean War, 1854 (colour litho)
980959 The 17th Lancers at the Charge of the Light Brigade, Battle of Balaclava, Crimean War, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

Battle of Balaclava. Brilliant charge of the Scots Greys, 25th October 1854
NAM261108 Battle of Balaclava. Brilliant charge of the Scots Greys, 25th October 1854, engraved by Augustus Butler, published by Stannard and Dixon, London, 6 January 1855 (colour litho) by Butler

Sketches at the Balaclava Banquet (engraving)
1036174 Sketches at the Balaclava Banquet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Balaclava Banquet)

Charge of the cavalry at Balaclava
LLM455942 Charge of the cavalry at Balaclava by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge of the cavalry at Balaclava)

The Balaklava Charge (engraving)
5212820 The Balaklava Charge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balaklava Charge)

Commemoration of the Balaklava Charge (engraving)
1036178 Commemoration of the Balaklava Charge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commemoration of the Balaklava Charge)

A forecast, Our Bullet-proof army (engraving)
1064510 A forecast, Our Bullet-proof army (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A forecast, Our Bullet-proof army)

Punch cartoon: A Trump Card(igan) - James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
6034691 Punch cartoon: A Trump Card(igan) - James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, leading the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War (engraving)

Brave soldiers saving their guns from the enemy (colour litho)
2801150 Brave soldiers saving their guns from the enemy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brave soldiers saving their guns from the enemy)

Charge of the Light Cavalry at Balaclava, c1880. Artist: T. S. S
Charge of the Light Cavalry at Balaclava, c1880. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Captain Nolan, c1880. Louis Edward Nolan (1818-1854) English soldier. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Lieut. Gen. The Earl of Cardigan, 1859. Artist: TW Knight
Lieut. Gen.The Earl of Cardigan, 1859. Officer in the British Army who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. He led the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava

Fitzroy James Henry Somerset (1788-1855), 1st Baron Raglan, English soldier. Lord Raglan commanded the British army in the Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War) of 1853-1856

Fitzroy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, English soldier, c1860. Lord Raglan (1788-1855) commanded the British army in the Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War) of 1853-1856

Charge of the Light Cavalry Brigade, 25th October, 1854. After a painting by William Simpson. The failed Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War; Illustration

A bugle used in the Charge of the Light Brigade at The Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War. 24/10/1939

Searchlights on the Odeon Cinema Sidcup. (347 Kent a Comp ). 1937

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"Charge of the Light Brigade: A Glimpse into the Valley of Death" In the annals of history, one event stands as a testament to bravery and sacrifice - the Charge of the Light Brigade. On that fateful day, 25th October 1854, amidst the turmoil of the Crimean War, an oil on canvas painting immortalized this iconic moment. The artist captured with vivid strokes the sheer chaos and heroism that unfolded in what became known as "The Valley of Death. " Leading this ill-fated charge was Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, a British soldier whose name would forever be intertwined with this legendary battle. Engraved images depict him fearlessly rallying his troops against the formidable Russian Cavalry. Among those who answered Lord Raglan's call were The 17th Lancers at Battle of Balaclava. Their colorful lithograph showcases their gallant charge alongside their comrades-in-arms from other regiments like Scots Greys. Together they formed an indomitable force determined to defend their cause. Sketches from Balaclava Banquet offer glimpses into moments before this historic engagement; soldiers gathered together in camaraderie and anticipation for what lay ahead. Little did they know that soon they would face an enemy onslaught that would etch their names into history books forever. As if frozen in time, engravings capture Lord Cardigan leading his men through a hailstorm of bullets towards certain peril. With unwavering resolve and steely determination, these brave souls charged forward despite insurmountable odds. More than four decades later, another artistic rendition emerged - a photogravure titled "The Charge of the Light Brigade. " This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder not only of valor but also human folly in times when war clouds loomed over nations. Today we remember these courageous individuals who faced death head-on during The Battle of Balaclava.