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Godfrey Douglas Collection

"Godfrey Douglas: Capturing the Essence of Military Valor and Heroism" Step back in time to witness the last stand made by the Boers before Kimberley

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry, 1900

The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry, 1900
The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry in the Engagement at Klip Drift, 1900. Major-General John French charged his cavalry at Klip Drift during the Relief of

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. Creator: John Charlton

The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. Creator: John Charlton
The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. The regiment sailed for South Africa in November 1899 and after fighting at Colesberg

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: With General French: New Zealanders Saving a Picket of the Yorkshire Regiment, 1900

With General French: New Zealanders Saving a Picket of the Yorkshire Regiment, 1900
With General French: New Zealanders Saving a Picket of the Yorkshire Regiment near Slingersfontein on January 15, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The Ambuscade at Koornspruit: A Critical Moment, 1900, (1901). Creator: Frederic de Haenen

The Ambuscade at Koornspruit: A Critical Moment, 1900, (1901). Creator: Frederic de Haenen
The Ambuscade at Koornspruit: A Critical Moment, 1900, (1901). The Battle of Sannas Post (also known as Korn Spruit) was fought during the Second Boer War (1899-1902)

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The Cape Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The Cape Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The Cape Mounted Rifles, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 5th Royal Scots of Canada, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 5th Royal Scots of Canada, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 5th Royal Scots of Canada, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: Halifax Garrison Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

Halifax Garrison Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
Halifax Garrison Artillery, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: First Madras Pioneers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

First Madras Pioneers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
First Madras Pioneers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: 15th Sikhs, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

15th Sikhs, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
15th Sikhs, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: West India Regiment, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

West India Regiment, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
West India Regiment, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: 11th Bengal Native Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

11th Bengal Native Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
11th Bengal Native Infantry, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 20th Middlesex (Artists) - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 20th Middlesex (Artists) - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 20th Middlesex (Artists) - Volunteers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The London Scottish - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The London Scottish - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The London Scottish - Volunteers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 1st Middlesex (Victoria Rifles) - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 1st Middlesex (Victoria Rifles) - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 1st Middlesex (Victoria Rifles) - Volunteers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 15th - East Yorkshire, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 15th - East Yorkshire, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 15th - East Yorkshire, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 72nd - Seaforth Highlanders, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 72nd - Seaforth Highlanders, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 72nd - Seaforth Highlanders, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 23rd - Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 23rd - Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 23rd - Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 2nd - The Queens (Royal West Surrey), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 2nd - The Queens (Royal West Surrey), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 2nd - The Queens (Royal West Surrey), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 21st - Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 21st - Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 21st - Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 42nd - The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 42nd - The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 42nd - The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 43rd - Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 43rd - Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 43rd - Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 57th - Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 57th - Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 57th - Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The Honourable Artillery Company (Cavalry), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The Honourable Artillery Company (Cavalry), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The Honourable Artillery Company (Cavalry), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: Victorian Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

Victorian Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
Victorian Artillery, . From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: 1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 2nd Queens Own Rifles (Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 2nd Queens Own Rifles (Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 2nd Queens Own Rifles (Canada), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The Bombay Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The Bombay Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The Bombay Artillery, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 3rd Gorkhas, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 3rd Gorkhas, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 3rd Gorkhas, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The 13th Bengal Lancers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 13th Bengal Lancers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 13th Bengal Lancers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageGodfrey Douglas Collection: The Governor-Generals Body-Guard, Calcutta, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The Governor-Generals Body-Guard, Calcutta, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The Governor-Generals Body-Guard, Calcutta, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]



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"Godfrey Douglas: Capturing the Essence of Military Valor and Heroism" Step back in time to witness the last stand made by the Boers before Kimberley, as British cavalry charges fearlessly into battle in 1900. The intensity of the moment is palpable, captured with precision by John Charlton. In another breathtaking scene from 1900, we find ourselves amidst "The Dash for Kimberley, " where the 10th Hussars bravely cross Klip Drift. This remarkable artwork by Godfrey Douglas Giles transports us to a pivotal moment in history. Accompany General French on an extraordinary journey as New Zealanders come to the rescue, saving a picket of the Yorkshire Regiment in 1900. The bravery and camaraderie depicted here are truly awe-inspiring. "The Ambuscade at Koornspruit" reveals a critical moment during warfare in 1900. Frederic de Haenen's masterpiece captures our attention, showcasing both danger and resilience on display. Delve further into history with Godfrey Douglas Giles' earlier works such as "The Cape Mounted Rifles" (1890), "The 5th Royal Scots of Canada" (1890), "The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada)" (1890), and "Halifax Garrison Artillery" (1890). These captivating pieces offer glimpses into various regiments' lives and their unwavering dedication to duty. Immerse yourself in colonial India through Giles' depictions of esteemed units like the First Madras Pioneers (1890) and the valiant soldiers of the 15th Sikhs regiment (1890). These artworks pay homage to their courage while shedding light on lesser-known aspects of military history. Traveling across continents, we encounter Giles' portrayal of West India Regiment's proud soldiers (1890) who defended their homeland with honor.