Frederick John Skill Collection

The War in Denmark: Prussian outposts before Düppel: "Wer da?" ("Who goes there?"), 1864
The War in Denmark from a sketch by our special artist with the allied German armies: Prussian outposts before Duppel: "Wer da?" ("Who goes there?"), 1864

The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. View of '...the military evolutions of Easter Monday on Blackheath - an open piece of undulating ground

The Volunteer Review: the High-Street of Guildford on Easter Sunday, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review: the High-Street of Guildford on Easter Sunday, 1864. 'The town consists principally of this main street, which runs up the steep hill on the east bank of the River Wey

The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, of the scene of '...General Cameron's victory on the 20th of November...The British

Police guard of the British Legation at Pekin, 1864. Creator: Frederick John Skill
Police guard of the British Legation at Pekin, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins, of '...the costume and appearance of a party of men

The War in Denmark: Prussian troops leaving Altona for Schleswig...at the railway station, 1864
The War in Denmark: Prussian troops leaving Altona for Schleswig - the officers taking a hasty meal at the railway station, from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge... 1860
Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge, in the presence of the Grand Duke Michael of Russia, 1860

Coursing meeting at Hampton Park, 1860. Creator: Frederick John Skill
Coursing meeting at Hampton Park, 1860. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Elstob Marshall....the Hampton Meeting is the great rendezvous for Cockney coursers...This year the coursing at the Champion

The War in Naples - Victor Emmanuel giving commands to commence the bombardment... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
The War in Naples - Victor Emmanuel giving commands to commence the bombardment of Capua - from a sketch by our special artist

The Volunteer Guards (32nd Middlesex), generally known as the Six-Foot Corps. 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Guards (32nd Middlesex), generally known as the Six-Foot Corps. 1860. Undress, Private; Undress, Officer; Full Dress, Officer; Full Dress, Private; Undress

The Siamese Ambassadors - from photographs by Mayall, 1857. Creator: Smyth
The Siamese Ambassadors - from photographs by Mayall, 1857. The three Ambassadors were not attired in that gorgeous costume to which Orientals have accustomed us; and their lower limbs

Nawab's Durbar and Reception of the English Resident at Morshedabad, 1857. Creator: Frederick John Skill
Nawab's Durbar and Reception of the English Resident at Morshedabad, 1857. Durbar is the Hindostanee word for the Court or Levee of a native Prince; it also implies the hall in which such

"The Cradle" - painted by D. W. Deane - from the Exhibition at the British Museum, 1856....a favourable specimen in oil colours of those features in Irish peasant life...by which Mr

The Right Hon. Francis Graham Moon, Lord Mayor, 1854. Creator: Smyth
The Right Hon. Francis Graham Moon, Lord Mayor, 1854. Mr. Alderman Moon, the new Lord Mayor of London, is one of those to whom the citizens of London have paid honour with remarkable propriety; for

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Frederick John Skill was a man of many talents and passions. From his early days as a young boy growing up in a small town, he showed an innate ability to excel in everything he put his mind to. Whether it was academics, sports, or the arts, Frederick always gave 100% effort and dedication. As he grew older, Frederick's skills only continued to blossom. He became known for his exceptional leadership abilities and strategic thinking in various professional settings. His colleagues admired him for his creativity and innovative solutions to complex problems. But beyond his professional success, Frederick was also a devoted family man and friend. He always made time for those closest to him, offering support and encouragement whenever needed. In all aspects of his life, Frederick John Skill exemplified what it means to be truly talented and compassionate. His legacy will continue to inspire others for generations to come.