Gordon General Charles George Collection

The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, '...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by the Imperialist troops

The Taeping Rebellion in China:...Soo-Chow, where the Wang was beheaded, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China:...Soo-Chow, where the Wang was beheaded, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, '...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by the Imperialist

The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's tent, Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's tent, Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, '...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by the Imperialist

The Taeping Rebellion in China: fortified bridge, Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: fortified bridge, Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, '...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by the Imperialist troops

The Taeping Rebellion in China: troops of the Quinsan Garrison..., forming square, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: troops of the Quinsan Garrison, under Major Gordon, forming square, 1864. Engraving from a photograph

Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, [London], 1856. Military investigation into the actions of certain British officers during the Crimean War

The Statue of General Gordon at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham; The Prince of Wales Unveiling the Creator: Unknown
The Statue of General Gordon at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham; The Prince of Wales Unveiling the Statue, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Hall of Justice, Ching-Wang's palace, Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Hall of Justice, Ching-Wang's palace, Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph

The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's palace, Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's palace, Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, '...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by

The new statue of the late General Gordon in Trafalgar Square, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new statue of the late General Gordon in Trafalgar Square, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Sirdars Palace (Site of General Gordons Death) and Shoebill Stork, Khartoum, c1930s
Sirdars Palace (on Site of General Gordons Heroic Death) - On Lawn, Shoebill Stork, Africas Rarest Bird, Khartoum, Alglo Egyptian Sudan, c1930s

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Here is a possible caption: Gordon, General Charles George: A True Hero of War and Peace. Born in Scotland in 1833, Gordon was an extraordinary individual who left his mark on history through his bravery, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. As a British Army officer during the Sudanese Mahdist War (1881-1898), he earned fame for leading daring expeditions against enemy forces while also showing remarkable empathy towards local civilians caught in the conflict's midst. His most notable achievement was perhaps the defense of Khartoum, where his bravery and leadership inspired loyalty among his troops despite being vastly outnumbered by their foes. After retiring from military service, Gordon became a prominent figure in Christian missionary work, dedicating himself to improving lives through education and healthcare initiatives. This remarkable individual's legacy continues to inspire us today as we strive for courage, compassion, and peace.