Irish Rebellion Collection

Wolfe Tone
5312106 Wolfe Tone; (add.info.: Portrait of Wolfe Tone (1763-1798) an Irish patriot and revolutionary; Founder of the United Irishmen; Committed suicide in Dublin Prison rather than be put to death

Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2966817 Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

English Protestants being drowned by Irish Catholics during the Irish Rebellion of 1641, c. 1865 (wood engraving)
KW441379 English Protestants being drowned by Irish Catholics during the Irish Rebellion of 1641, c.1865 (wood engraving) by English School

King Charles I receiving news of the Irish Rebellion while playing golf, 1641 (litho)
7200983 King Charles I receiving news of the Irish Rebellion while playing golf, 1641 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

British soldiers behind a barricade (sepia photo)
STC412017 British soldiers behind a barricade (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Easter Rising)

The Loss of the French Droits de L Homme, on 14. 1. 1798 off Ushant after an Attempt to
CH445152 The Loss of the French Droits de L Homme, on 14.1.1798 off Ushant after an Attempt to Land Troops at Bantry Bay, Ireland

Portrait of an Irish Chief, drawn from life at Wexford, pub. by H
XJF105459 Portrait of an Irish Chief, drawn from life at Wexford, pub. by H. Humphrey, 10th July 1798 (engraving) (b&w photo) (see 123751 for colour) by Gillray

Battle of Ballinamuck, 1798 (gravure)
959872 Battle of Ballinamuck, 1798 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Ballinamuck, Ireland, 1798)

The Irish Rebellion of 1848: Forging Pikes (engraving)
663576 The Irish Rebellion of 1848: Forging Pikes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Rebellion of 1848: Forging Pikes)

Charles II and General Monk, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph)
3035225 Charles II and General Monk, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Castlereagh (engraving)
811102 Castlereagh (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castlereagh. Engraving by William Holl after an original portrait by Sir Thomas Laurence)

A Peep O Day Boy, 1799 (ink and w / c on paper)
TML151237 A Peep O Day Boy, 1799 (ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

1641, Time of Irish Rebellion (chromolitho)
958426 1641, Time of Irish Rebellion (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1641, Time of Irish Rebellion)

George Monke (1608-70) Duke of Albemarle from Receuil des Estampes
STC195795 George Monke (1608-70) Duke of Albemarle from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Lord Lake, (1744-1808), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Lake, (1744-1808), 1830. Gerard Lake (1744-1808) British general who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and commanded British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798

Kellys Cellars pub, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2010. Built in 1720, Kellys Cellars is one of the oldest pubs in Belfast. In the 1790s it was a meeting place for members of the Society of United

Battle of Ballinamuck, Ireland, 1798. The Battle of Ballinamuck marked the defeat of the main force of the French incursion during the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland

An Abortive Invasion of Ireland, c1799. Artist: James Fittler
An Abortive Invasion of Ireland, c1799. In October 1798 a fleet of French ships were intercepted off the coast of Ireland by the British as they tried to land troops in support of Irish rebels

Letter from Charles James Fox to his Aunt Emily, 21st October 1798. Artist: Charles James Fox
Letter from Charles James Fox to his Aunt Emily, 21st October 1798. Letter written from Holkham by Charles James Fox to his aunt, Emily, Duchess of Leinster

Easter Rising (originally captioned The Dublin rebellion) Liberty Hall after the fighting 1916 Topfoto stills library picture library stock archive vintage Ireland Irish Rebellion 1916

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"The Irish Rebellion: Unveiling the Turmoil and Struggle for Independence" Step back in time to witness the tumultuous events of the Irish Rebellion, a pivotal moment in Ireland's history. Lord Longbow, known as "The Alarmist, " captures the Miseries of Ireland in his poignant publication from 1798. This hand-coloured engraving vividly portrays the chaos that engulfed the land. One haunting image depicts English Protestants being drowned by Irish Catholics during the harrowing events of 1641. In this wood engraving from c. 1865, we glimpse into a dark chapter where religious tensions erupted into violence. Another engraving showcases The Killing of Irish Protestants by Catholics in 1641, frozen forever within a black and white photograph. The brutality depicted serves as a stark reminder of how deep-seated divisions can tear communities apart. In an unexpected twist amidst these troubled times, King Charles I receives news of the Irish Rebellion while playing golf in 1641 - captured beautifully through lithography. This striking image highlights how even amidst leisurely pursuits, political upheaval could not be ignored. British soldiers stand resolute behind barricades in sepia-toned photographs, symbolizing their determination to maintain control amid rebellion's chaos. These images offer glimpses into their struggles on foreign soil. Meanwhile, across treacherous waters off Ushant on January 14th, 1798, tragedy strikes with The Loss of French Droits de L'Homme after an audacious attempt at aiding rebellious forces is thwarted—an event etched indelibly upon historical records. A portrait drawn from life introduces us to an enigmatic figure—a defiant Irish Chief who embodies resilience and unwavering spirit—captured authentically during turbulent times at Wexford. The Battle of Ballinamuck looms large as a gravure transports us back to its fierce clashes in 1798.