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Devons Collection

"The Devons: Courageous Warriors and Natural Wonders" Honoring the Heroes: The Last Stand of the 2nd Devons at Bois des Buttes during WW1

Background imageDevons Collection: Arbre de la Vierge; Sycomore sous lequel la tradition rapporte que la sainte Familles est reposee

Arbre de la Vierge; Sycomore sous lequel la tradition rapporte que la sainte Familles est reposee pendant la fuite en
6022478 Arbre de la Vierge; Sycomore sous lequel la tradition rapporte que la sainte Familles est reposee pendant la fuite en Egypte, D apres un dessin pris sur nature, a Matarieh, par M de Bar

Background imageDevons Collection: Devons dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium

Devons dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium devonianum. Chromolithograph by Hatch Company after an illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner from Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants, Boston, 1885

Background imageDevons Collection: Duke of Devonshires dendrobium, Dendrobium devonianum

Duke of Devonshires dendrobium, Dendrobium devonianum
Duke of Devonshires dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium devonianum. Handcoloured lithograph by Stroobant from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageDevons Collection: The Chitral Campaign (engraving)

The Chitral Campaign (engraving)
1628311 The Chitral Campaign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chitral Campaign. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1895)

Background imageDevons Collection: The Transvaal War, Military Activity at Pietermaritzburg (b / w photo)

The Transvaal War, Military Activity at Pietermaritzburg (b / w photo)
1592898 The Transvaal War, Military Activity at Pietermaritzburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

Background imageDevons Collection: The Transvaal War, with the Gordons and Devons (litho)

The Transvaal War, with the Gordons and Devons (litho)
1592889 The Transvaal War, with the Gordons and Devons (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, with the Gordons and Devons)

Background imageDevons Collection: The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill by the Devons (litho)

The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill by the Devons (litho)
1048628 The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill by the Devons (litho) by Maud, William T

Background imageDevons Collection: The Battle of Rietfontein, General View of the Engagement on 24 October 1899 (litho)

The Battle of Rietfontein, General View of the Engagement on 24 October 1899 (litho)
1043324 The Battle of Rietfontein, General View of the Engagement on 24 October 1899 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Rietfontein)

Background imageDevons Collection: Scenes at the Seat of War (b / w photo)

Scenes at the Seat of War (b / w photo)
1599400 Scenes at the Seat of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the Seat of War)

Background imageDevons Collection: The Battle of Ladysmith, Incidents of the Fighting on 30 October (b / w photo)

The Battle of Ladysmith, Incidents of the Fighting on 30 October (b / w photo)
1043353 The Battle of Ladysmith, Incidents of the Fighting on 30 October (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Ladysmith)

Background imageDevons Collection: Prize Cattle, etc, from the Royal Agricultural Show at Warwick (engraving)

Prize Cattle, etc, from the Royal Agricultural Show at Warwick (engraving)
1098079 Prize Cattle, etc, from the Royal Agricultural Show at Warwick (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Cattle, etc)

Background imageDevons Collection: The South African War, the Fighting near Machadodorp and Lydenburg (litho)

The South African War, the Fighting near Machadodorp and Lydenburg (litho)
1600266 The South African War, the Fighting near Machadodorp and Lydenburg (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South African War)

Background imageDevons Collection: The Battle of Elandslaagte, the Devons, Manchesters, and Gordons charging the Boer Guns (litho)

The Battle of Elandslaagte, the Devons, Manchesters, and Gordons charging the Boer Guns (litho)
1593118 The Battle of Elandslaagte, the Devons, Manchesters, and Gordons charging the Boer Guns (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDevons Collection: The Gordon Highlanders on their Way to Elandslaagte (litho)

The Gordon Highlanders on their Way to Elandslaagte (litho)
1592886 The Gordon Highlanders on their Way to Elandslaagte (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gordon Highlanders on their Way to Elandslaagte)

Background imageDevons Collection: Last stand of the 2nd Devons at Bois des Buttes, WW1

Last stand of the 2nd Devons at Bois des Buttes, WW1
Original sketches for the painting entitled Semper Fidelis - Ever Faithful (The last stand of the 2nd Devons at Bois des Buttes, May 27th 1918)

Background imageDevons Collection: Fort Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, British India

Fort Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, British India
Fort Lahore with a general view of part of the city, Lahore, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan). The 6th Devons Regiment bungalow is marked with an X (top right). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDevons Collection: Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum, Bow, East London

Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum, Bow, East London
The Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum was opened in 1871 at Devons Road in Bow, next to the Stepney workhouse, East London. Despite its name

Background imageDevons Collection: Two postcards by R Cattey - WWI era

Two postcards by R Cattey - WWI era
Two postcards by R. Cattey. These were sent by Jack Jennings. 1. To his brother in the 11th Devons. 2. To Mum living at 29 Holloway Street, Exeter. Commemorative Art

Background imageDevons Collection: Poplar & Stepney Sick Asylum, London

Poplar & Stepney Sick Asylum, London



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"The Devons: Courageous Warriors and Natural Wonders" Honoring the Heroes: The Last Stand of the 2nd Devons at Bois des Buttes during WW1. A Sacred Tree: Arbre de la Vierge, where tradition holds that the Holy Family sought refuge during their flight to Egypt. Exquisite Orchids: Discovering the beauty dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium species. Duke of Devonshire's Delight: Exploring the enchanting Dendrobium devonianum orchid variety. Remembering Chitral Campaign: An engraving capturing military activity during this historic campaign. Transvaal War Chronicles: Witnessing bravery with Gordons and Devons in an evocative lithograph. Defending Ladysmith's Honor: The Great Attack on Ladysmith depicts how Devons repulsed Boers on Wagon Hill (litho). Battle of Rietfontein Unveiled: A lithograph offering a general view of this significant engagement from October 24, 1899. Scenes at the Seat of War Captured through a lens in black and white - glimpses into historical moments (b/w photo). Fighting for Freedom at Ladysmith: Incidents captured on October 30th reveal intense battles through powerful b/w photography. Celebrating Excellence in Agriculture & Livestock from Warwick's Royal Agricultural Show (engraving). The Legacy Lives On. From heroic soldiers to stunning flora, explore the captivating world of "Devon" across history.