Firing Collection (#4)

Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies
528578 Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies. Bombardment of Callao, 2 May 1866, Print 1868.; (add.info.: Lima, Peru)

The cruiser Aurora bombarding the Winter Palace, c.1923-24 (colour litho)
CHT173043 The cruiser Aurora bombarding the Winter Palace, c.1923-24 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); Private Collection; (add.info)

French warship, cover illustration from La Marine de Guerre, 1909 (colour litho)
CHT397992 French warship, cover illustration from La Marine de Guerre, 1909 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856
864513 Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856; (add.info.: Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1953-1863. The Russian governor of Kinburn Fortress guarding the Dnieper estuary surrendering to the Allies

Livingstone attacked by the Lion (coloured print)
XND75986 Livingstone attacked by the Lion (coloured print); Private Collection; out of copyright

The War in Schleswig: the Battle of Over-Selk - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: the Battle of Over-Selk - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The Battle of Konigshugel, also known as the Battle of Ober-Selk

The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. American Civil War - sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, from a sketch by Robert Lancaster, the owner of the yacht Deerhound

German battery in action, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German battery in action, between c1915 and 1918. German soldiers with artillery caisson during World War I

British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Three 8 inch howitzers of 39th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA), firing from the Fricourt-Mametz Valley during the Battle of the Somme

German field gun in action, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German field gun in action, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers firing field gun during World War I

The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman

The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman, ...our Special Artist

The War in America: Fort Fisher...the British steamer Hansa running the blockade... 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The War in America: Fort Fisher, commanding the new inlet entrance to Cape Fear River - the British steamer Hansa running the blockade under the guns of the Fort, 1864

Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train... 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train at Wellington Station, 1864. This is the only considerable railway undertaking begun in South Africa

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

The War in New Zealand: the gun-boat Pioneer at anchor off Meremere, on the Waikato River... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: the gun-boat Pioneer at anchor off Meremere, on the Waikato River, reconnoitring the native position, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by...Mr

Working German gun against Russians, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Working German gun against Russians, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers with machine gun during World War I

The Hon. Artillery Company of London Practising with the Rifle at Seaford, Sussex, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Hon. Artillery Company of London Practising with the Rifle at Seaford, Sussex, 1858. A detachment of the Honourable Artillery Company of London...has been for some days past stationed at Seaford

The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore

The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg

Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131, Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria visits the French emperor with her escort squadron. Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131

Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by Assistant Paymaster Rudge....the King, Captain Stevens, the Consuls

Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England after a royal visit to India

Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876....exhibition of practice with the powerful batteries of artillery mounted at Fort St

Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure...1876. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure firing a salute, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Breakfast-hunting at Roccapalumba, a Sicilian village - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Breakfast-hunting at Roccapalumba, a Sicilian village - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Having heard...that there was absolutely nothing to be obtained...in the shape of eatables...[it was

The Battle of Nagashino (Later Retitled) (image 2 of 3), published in 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Battle of Nagashino (Later Retitled) (image 2 of 3), published in 1868

The War at Kagoshima, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The War at Kagoshima, 1877

The Prince of Wales in the Nepaul Terai: Colonel Sir Arthur Ellis...with a Tiger...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Nepaul Terai: Colonel Sir Arthur Ellis at close quarters with a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....the tiger sprang out

The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales's first tiger - second shot...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales's first tiger - second shot, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26, from a sketch by a correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876

Battle Scene, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene, early 20th century

English Attack of July 31, 1917; A battery of large howitzers in action, , 1917. Creator: Unknown
English Attack of July 31, 1917; A battery of large howitzers in action, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Les Emeutes de juillet 1917 a Petrograd; Un episode de la Guerre de Rues, le 17 juillet, 1917. Creator: Viktor Bulla
Les Emeutes de juillet 1917 a Petrograd; Un episode de la Guerre de Rues, le 17 juillet, 1917. Russian Revolution: the Petrograd Riots of July 1917; an episode of the Street Wars, 17 July

Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; Devant Plava: Le bombardement des positions autrichiennes...1917. Creator: Unknown
Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; Devant Plava: Le bombardement des positions autrichiennes du Monte Cucco, le 13 mai; des pieces lourdes anglaises y participent, 1917

Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; Le bombardement italien sur la chaine du Cucco et du Santo...1917 Creator: Unknown
Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; Le bombardement italien sur la chaine du Cucco et du Santo, le 12 mai: les eclatements couvrent la montagne d'une sorte de brouillard, 1917

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships... 1917 Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships "Vasco-de-Gama" and "Guadiana" loyal to the regular government, 1917

Firing Cannon, 1550. Creator: David Kannel
Firing Cannon, 1550. Book: Cosmography by Sebastian Munster (Basel: Henri Petri, 1550)

Devant Montdidier; Batteries de 155 en action, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Devant Montdidier; Batteries de 155 en action, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Sous le Choc; L'artillerie de campagne britannique couvrant la retraite, le 21 mars 1918... 1918. Creator: J Simont
Sous le Choc; L'artillerie de campagne britannique couvrant la retraite, le 21 mars 1918, tire en rafales dans les masses d'assaut, 1918

Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 9

The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the Citadel of Melazzo - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860

Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century

Costumes de Différent Pays, Paysan de l'Isle de Corse en Embuscade, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Paysan de l'Isle de Corse en Embuscade, c1797

View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg seen from the west side, 1745-1794. Creator: Anon
View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg seen from the west side, 1745-1794. A Perspective View of the Neva, towards the East, between the Galleys Dock & the thirteenth line of the Wassile Ostroff

The Basin of Minas - Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Basin of Minas - Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - views illustrating the passage of H.M.S. "Styx", having his Royal Highness on board, from Handsport to St

The Great Rifle-shooting Match on Wimbledon Common - Her Majesty firing the first shot, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Great Rifle-shooting Match on Wimbledon Common [in London] - Her Majesty firing the first shot, 1860. Queen Victoria inaugurates the meeting of the National Rifle Association by firing the first

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"Firing: A Powerful Display of Strength and History" Step back in time as the HMS Victory proudly stands tall, her cannons firing with a thunderous roar, reminding us of the might and resilience of the British Navy. Amidst fluttering flags and Admiral Nelson's iconic quote, "England expects that every man will do his duty, " we witness history come alive through the Civil War re-enactment by the Sealed Knot near Edgehill, Warwickshire. G. H. Davis introduces us to innovation with the new British Sten gun, its rapid-fire capability revolutionizing warfare and leaving an indelible mark on military history. From the Second World War era, behold HMS Duke of York unleashing a devastating broadside upon her enemies; a testament to Britain's unwavering determination in times of conflict. In Arnhem's battlegrounds, a soldier from the British First Airborne springs into action during intense combat - showcasing bravery amidst chaos. Witnessing HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter firing flares overhead is nothing short of awe-inspiring; a display that illuminates both skillful piloting and advanced technology merging seamlessly together. Delve into fantastical realms as Amazing Stories sci-fi magazine cover presents The Mad Robot - captivating our imagination with tales beyond our wildest dreams while exploring themes of artificial intelligence gone rogue. The Easter Rising 1916 echoes through time as we stand before Diana's fountain statue in Mexico City; an enduring symbol commemorating those who fought for freedom against oppressive forces. A Dreadnought fires her great guns - their deafening boom resonating across oceans - exemplifying Britain's naval supremacy during an era where battleships ruled supreme on vast seas. British gunners at Battle of Somme during WW1 epitomize courage under fire; their steadfastness amid unimaginable horrors forever etched in our collective memory as they valiantly fought for king and country.