Crimean War Collection (page 9)

Russian pony and sheep from Bomarsund, brought by Captain Hall, H.M.S. "Hecla", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian pony and sheep from Bomarsund, brought by Captain Hall, H.M.S. "Hecla", 1854. Animals and war trophies taken from Finland during the Crimean War by a British naval officer

Toys made by Russian prisoners at Lewes, 1854. Creator: J Brown
Toys made by Russian prisoners at Lewes, 1854. Wooden puzzles made in England by prisoners of the Crimean War. These Toys...are so constructed that they can be taken to pieces

Wrecks of the "Caduceus" and the Steamer "Melbourne", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wrecks of the "Caduceus" and the Steamer "Melbourne", 1854....the steam-propeller Melbourne towed the sailing-vessel Caduceus

Weather in the Baltic - Bows of H.M. Corvette "Cruiser", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Weather in the Baltic - Bows of H.M. Corvette "Cruiser", 1854. Royal Navy warship during the Crimean War. On the approaching arrival of the fleet from the Baltic

"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854
"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Sheet music celebrating British forces fighting in the Crimean War. The Poetry by Charles MacKay, the music by Frank Mori'

"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854
"The Heroes of the Crimea", 1854. Sheet music celebrating British forces fighting in the Crimean War. The Poetry by Charles MacKay, the music by Frank Mori'

His Imperial Majesty Napoleon III, 1854. Creator: W Thomas
His Imperial Majesty Napoleon III, 1854....the Emperor...will visit her Majesty at Windsor Castle. We are certain, from the whole tone of public feeling

Sandbag Battery defended by the Guards - sketched on the morning of the Battle of Inkerman, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sandbag Battery defended by the Guards - sketched on the morning of the Battle of Inkerman, 1854. Crimean War:.two 18-pounders which had been mounted on Sandbag battery were taken away

French Ambulances, before Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Ambulances, before Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War:.nearly all English accounts from the Crimea represent the French medical arrangements as much superior to those of our army

The New Barrack-Hospital, at Scutari, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Barrack-Hospital, at Scutari, 1854. Crimean War. Letter to the British government from one of Florence Nightingale's nurses asking for supplies: [I] ask you at once to send us wine

Plan of Petropaulovski, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Petropaulovski, [Kamchatka], 1854. Crimean War: map showing...position of the [Allied] Fleet and [Russian] Batteries, the town, mountains, harbour etc

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

Encampment of Native Troops serving with the Allied Forces on the Heights of Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Encampment of Native Troops serving with the Allied Forces on the Heights of Sebastopol, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; A Sentinel in Ambush. 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; A Sentinel in Ambush. 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

English Infantry on Board a Raft; The Expedition to the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
English Infantry on Board a Raft; The Expedition to the Crimea, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; Combined Naval Attack on the Russian Forces of Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Combined Naval Attack on the Russian Forces of Sebastopol, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Russian Female Prisoners, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian Female Prisoners, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Turkish Boats used by the English soldiers for Disembarkation at the Crimea; The Exped... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Turkish Boats used by the English soldiers for Disembarkation at the Crimea; The Expedition to the Crimea, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec

Sebastopol; Turkish Soldiers on Guard, before the introduction of the New Disipline, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Turkish Soldiers on Guard, before the introduction of the New Disipline, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

The Battle of Alma: Charge of the Grenadier Guards and of The Highlanders, Under the Duke... 1854 Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Alma: Charge of the Grenadier Guards and of The Highlanders, Under the Duke of Cambridge and Sir Colin Campbell, 1854

Barge for the Transport of French Artillery to the Crimea; The Expedition to the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Barge for the Transport of French Artillery to the Crimea; The Expedition to the Crimea, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; Tirailleurs, or Sharpshooters, in the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Tirailleurs, or Sharpshooters, in the Trenches, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Disembarkation of English Cavalry at the Crimea; The Expedition to the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Disembarkation of English Cavalry at the Crimea; The Expedition to the Crimea, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

General view of the Siege of Sebastopol: Grand Charge of the British Cavalry and Defeat... 1854. Creator: Unknown
General view of the Siege of Sebastopol: Grand Charge of the British Cavalry and Defeat of the Russians after the attack on the Turkish Redoubts, October 25, 1854, 1854

Chart showing the relative positions of the batteries and Allied Forces around Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Chart showing the relative positions of the batteries and Allied Forces around Sebastopol, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; Uniform of the Turkish Infantry, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Uniform of the Turkish Infantry, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; The deck of the "Ville De Paris" at the moment when the Poop was struck... 1854
Sebastopol; The deck of the "Ville De Paris" at the moment when the Poop was struck by a Russian shell, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to

Sebastopol; A Souave Soldier with his Cat, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; A Souave Soldier with his Cat, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

View of Sebastopol from Fort Constantine, 1854. Creator: Unknown
View of Sebastopol from Fort Constantine, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; Portrait of General Bosquet, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Portrait of General Bosquet, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; Turkish Cavalry and Infantry, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Turkish Cavalry and Infantry, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Reconnoitering the Fortress of Sebastopol previous to the Commencement of the Siege, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Reconnoitering the Fortress of Sebastopol previous to the Commencement of the Siege, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; Carrying the Wounded to the Hospital Lines, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Carrying the Wounded to the Hospital Lines, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Sebastopol; Scene the morning after the Naval attack on Sebastopol - The upper batteries... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Scene the morning after the Naval attack on Sebastopol-- The upper batteries: Fort Constantine, Fort Alexander, and the Telegraph Fort, 1854

The Battle of Alma: General Brown leading on the 23rd Regiment to the Russian Batteries, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Alma: General Brown leading on the 23rd Regiment to the Russian Batteries, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Meeting of Parliament, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Parliament, 1854. State opening of the British parliament during the Crimean War....Her Majesty [Queen [Victoria] opened Parliament in person

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

Patent Military Foraging-Cart, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Patent Military Foraging-Cart, 1854....the Patent Spring-shaft Safety Car, which from its lightness, commodiousness...strength, and...cheapness, bids fair to supersede the whole tribe of dogcarts

"The Europa" Steam-Ship leaving Kingstown with the 90th Regiment on board, for the Seat of War, 1854. The large ocean paddle-wheel steamer Europa

Omer Pacha - from a photograph by Mr. Robertson, of Constantinople, 1854. Creators: Unknown, Smyth
Omer Pacha - from a photograph by Mr. Robertson, of Constantinople, 1854. The portrait realises the most striking characteristics of the physiognomy of Omer Pacha...He wears a fez cap

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

Dejeuner to the 89th Regiment, in the Town-Hall, at Waterford, previous to their Departure... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Dejeuner to the 89th Regiment, in the Town-Hall, at Waterford [in Ireland], previous to their Departure for the Crimea, 1854

Portable Pavilion Barracks for the Troops in the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Portable Pavilion Barracks for the Troops in the Crimea, 1854. 1000 wooden huts, constructed by order of the British Government

Messrs. Peto, Brassey, and Betts Office, Waterloo-Road, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Peto, Brassey, and Betts Office, Waterloo-Road, 1854. After the British government requests a Civil Engineering Corps to build the Grand Crimean Central Railway, the London offices of Peto

The Siege of Sebastopol - the Rifles in the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - the Rifles in the Trenches, 1854. Crimean War. The latest accounts from the English Camp inform us that our riflemen in the trenches continue to pick off the Russian gunners

Publication of a War "Gazette" Extraordinary, at the office, St. Martin's Lane, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Publication of a War "Gazette" Extraordinary, at the office, St. Martin's Lane, 1854. London crowds wait for news of the Battle of Inkerman

"The Trafalgar" and "Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant... 1854
"The Trafalgar" and "Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships

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"The Crimean War: A Glimpse into the Valley of Death and Heroism" In the annals of history, one event stands out as a symbol of bravery and tragedy – the Charge of the Light Brigade. On that fateful day, 25th October 1854, amidst the chaos and carnage of war, a group of British cavalrymen rode valiantly towards their destiny at Balaclava. The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders formed The Thin Red Line, an unwavering defense against enemy forces. Their resolute stance became legendary in this battle-scarred landscape. In Lord Alfred Tennyson's poem "Charge of the Light Brigade, " he immortalized their heroism for generations to come. As wood engravings from a bygone era depict, it was indeed a sight to behold – The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade thundering across Balaklava. With courage in their hearts and swords raised high, they charged headlong into danger without hesitation or fear. The Valley of Death loomed before them like an abyss filled with uncertainty. Yet these brave soldiers pressed on relentlessly through its treacherous terrain. It was here that Florence Nightingale emerged as a beacon of hope amidst despair; her lamp guiding injured soldiers towards salvation. Maps from 1855 reveal the vast theater where this conflict unfolded – Crimea became synonymous with bloodshed and sacrifice. Artists like Hayes captured poignant moments such as The Charge during Battle at Balaclava - horses galloping fiercely while bullets whizzed past them. Amongst all this chaos stood The Black Watch - Forward. The 42nd. They fought gallantly at Alma, etching their name in history alongside other heroes who faced death with unwavering resolve. The Crimean War left an indelible mark on humanity's collective memory - tales abound about valor displayed under impossible circumstances.