Fitzroy Somerset Collection

Lord Raglan, Commander-in-Chief of the English Army in the East, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lord Raglan, Commander-in-Chief of the English Army in the East, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Crimean War. View of...the Head-quarters of Lord Raglan, not far from Balaclava

Grand Military Trophy, at the Concerts for the Benefit of the Patriotic Fund, in the Town... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Grand Military Trophy, at the Concerts for the Benefit of the Patriotic Fund, in the Town-Hall, Birmingham, 1854. Event during the Crimean war, featuring a display...designed and arranged by Mr

The Allied Troops preparing to silence Inkerman, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Allied Troops preparing to silence Inkerman, 1854. Crimean War, extract from Lord Raglan's dispatch: The morning was extremely dark, with a drizzling rain

The Quarries Field, Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, off Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Quarries Field, Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, off Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War: Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, Master-General of the Ordnance of British Troops in the Crimea

Sebastopol, sketched from Fort Constantine, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol, sketched from Fort Constantine, 1854. Crimean War: strategic port on the Black Sea under siege. [British commander] Lord Raglan, it is said, received a few days ago

The Inhabitants leaving Balaclava, by Order of Lord Raglan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Inhabitants leaving Balaclava, by Order of Lord Raglan, 1854. Crimean War: expulsion of Greek civilians by the British Army

Lord Raglan's Head-Quarters, at Balaclava, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lord Raglan's Head-Quarters, at Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War: view of a house at Balaclava in the Crimea, used by field marshal FitzRoy Somerset of the British Army

Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War. General Canrobert...is looking at Sebastopol through his telescope...In the distance...may be

Official List of Killed and Wounded at the Battle of the Alma, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Official List of Killed and Wounded at the Battle of the Alma, 1854. Crimean War. The casualties and losses among the allies - United Kingdom, France and the Ottoman Empire - were estimated at 4

Field Marshall Lord Raglan, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Field Marshall Lord Raglan, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 49 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

A Council of War: Lord Raglan, Omar Pacha and Pelissier, Taken the eve Before the Taking of the Mankelen, Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Memorial column to Lord Raglan (engraving)
585540 Memorial column to Lord Raglan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial column to Lord Raglan, soldier who died in the Crimea)

Embarkation of the Body of Lord Raglan at Victoria Pier, Kazatch Bay (engraving)
2785457 Embarkation of the Body of Lord Raglan at Victoria Pier, Kazatch Bay (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info)

Field Marshal the late Lord Raglan (engraving)
2785428 Field Marshal the late Lord Raglan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal the late Lord Raglan)

The late Lord Raglan, Commander of the British Army in the Crimea (engraving)
1608003 The late Lord Raglan, Commander of the British Army in the Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Lord Raglan)

Lord Raglan, Master-General of the Ordnance (engraving)
1601555 Lord Raglan, Master-General of the Ordnance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Raglan, Master-General of the Ordnance)

Field-Marshal Lord Raglan, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in the Crimea (engraving)
1602322 Field-Marshal Lord Raglan, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in the Crimea (engraving) by Skill, Frederick John (1824-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field-Marshal Lord Raglan)

The Return of Lord Raglan (engraving)
2785462 The Return of Lord Raglan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Raglan)

Allied sovereigns and military commanders of the Crimean War, 1854-1856 (colour litho)
6032044 Allied sovereigns and military commanders of the Crimean War, 1854-1856 (colour litho) by Baxter, George (1804-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crimea revisited, the Room in which Lord Raglan died at the Head-Quarters Residence, near Sebastopol (engraving)
1103992 The Crimea revisited, the Room in which Lord Raglan died at the Head-Quarters Residence, near Sebastopol (engraving) by English School

The Disembarkation of the Remains of the late Lord Raglan (engraving)
2785461 The Disembarkation of the Remains of the late Lord Raglan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol (engraving)
1607813 Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Raglan (engraving)
812536 Lord Raglan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, British soldier)

Field Marshall Lord Raglan, Crimea, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Field Marshall Lord Raglan, Crimea, 1855

The Council of War on the Morning of the Taking of the Mamelon. Lord Raglan, Omar Pasha, Marshal Pelissier, 1855

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Fitzroy Somerset, a name etched in history, conjures images of valor and leadership. As Field Marshall Lord Raglan, he left an indelible mark on the annals of warfare. In 1855, captured through the lens of Roger Fenton's camera, we see him in his element during a Council of War. Alongside Omar Pacha and Pelissier, Lord Raglan exudes authority and strategic acumen. A memorial column stands tall as a testament to his legacy. Engraved with his name, it serves as a reminder of the man who commanded respect on the battlefield. The embarkation of Lord Raglan's body at Victoria Pier evokes solemnity and honors a fallen hero. Lord Raglan's remains are immortalized in engravings that depict his distinguished career. From being Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in Crimea to Master-General of Ordnance, he exemplified dedication to duty. The funeral procession for this revered leader was marked by grandeur and reverence. A sketch captures this poignant moment as mourners bid farewell to their beloved commander amidst the Crimean landscape. With each engraving portraying different facets of Fitzroy Somerset's life, we glimpse into the multifaceted persona that shaped history. His return from war is depicted with triumph; victorious yet burdened by loss. Fitzroy Somerset embodied honor and courage throughout his illustrious career. As Lord Raglan or simply "Raglan, " he will forever be remembered for leading troops fearlessly into battle while commanding respect from allies and enemies alike.