Kanpur Collection

Gen Wheelers entrenchment at Cawnpore, March 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM310697 Gen Wheelers entrenchment at Cawnpore, March 1858 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (1901). Fought on the 6th of December 1857 by the British Forces under the command of His Excellency Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.B

Cawnpore - Lord Robertss Birthplace, 1820s, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Cawnpore - Lord Robertss Birthplace, 1820s, (1901). View of the town of Cawnpore (modern-day Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh), India, where British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts

Lord Roberts capturing the Sepoy Standard at Cawnpore (Kanpur), India, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross Date: 1858

Havelock's Column attacking the Mutineers before Cawnpore (Kanpur) Date: 1857-1858

Barracks at Cawnpore, defended by General Wheeler in 1857, until reduced to this Condition (engraving)
1053208 Barracks at Cawnpore, defended by General Wheeler in 1857, until reduced to this Condition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barracks at Cawnpore)

The Railway Station at Cawnpore (engraving)
1620670 The Railway Station at Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Station at Cawnpore)

Havelocks March from Allahabad to Cawnpore, July & August 1857
STC394734 Havelocks March from Allahabad to Cawnpore, July & August 1857, from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

A Fleet of Native Boats off Cawnpore (engraving)
2785783 A Fleet of Native Boats off Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fleet of Native Boats off Cawnpore)

Scenes at Cawnpore (engraving)
2771348 Scenes at Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at Cawnpore)

Memorial Church at Cawnpore (engraving)
1611356 Memorial Church at Cawnpore (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial Church at Cawnpore)

The Ganges, near Cawnpore (engraving)
2785793 The Ganges, near Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ganges, near Cawnpore)

Havelocks House (b / w photo)
NAM310716 Havelocks House (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Major-General Sir Henry Havelock (1795-1857)

Attack on the mutineers before Kanpur (engraving)
3626674 Attack on the mutineers before Kanpur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on the mutineers before Kanpur)

The Well at Cawnpore (engraving)
2771260 The Well at Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Well at Cawnpore)

Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, 3 November 1859 (engraving)
974114 Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, 3 November 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, 3 November 1859)

Burial-Place of Officers of the 64th at Cawnpore (engraving)
1609372 Burial-Place of Officers of the 64th at Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burial-Place of Officers of the 64th at Cawnpore)

Surseya-Ghaut at Cawnpore (engraving)
2785771 Surseya-Ghaut at Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surseya-Ghaut at Cawnpore)

The memorial at Cawnpore (engraving)
653822 The memorial at Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The memorial at Cawnpore)

Part of Governor Generals Camp at Cawnpoor, 1859, 1859. Creator: Unknown
Part of Governor Generals Camp at Cawnpoor, 1859, 1859

Kanpur Memorial, Kanpur, India, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Kanpur Memorial, Kanpur, India, 1860s-70s

Cawnpore - The Passage of the Ganges with the Refugees from Lucknow... November 1857, (1901)
Cawnpore - The Passage of the Ganges with the Refugees from Lucknow, 29th and 30th November 1857, (1901). British forces with women and children rescued from Lucknow, and sick and wounded soldiers

Angel of the Memorial Well, Cawnpore, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Angel of the Memorial Well, Cawnpore, India, 1895. Statue of an angel in the Memorial Garden at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Garden was established to commemorate the tragic events of Indias First War

Grenadier at Memorial Well, Cawnpore, India, 1902. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Grenadier at Memorial Well, Cawnpore, India, 1902. The Memorial Garden at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was established to commemorate the tragic events of Indias First War of Independence in 1857

Angel of the Memorial Well, Cawnpore, India, 1902. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Angel of the Memorial Well, Cawnpore, India, 1902. Statue of an angel in the Memorial Garden at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Garden was established to commemorate the tragic events of Indias First War

Memorial Chapel at Cawnpore, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Memorial Chapel at Cawnpore, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Cawnpore, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Bridget Widdowson on Guard at Cawnpore, 1857 (c1912). Prisoners captured during the Siege of Cawnpore guarded by privates wife Bridget Widdowson. From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang

Charge of the Highlanders before Cawnpore, under General Havelock, 1857, (c1860). Battle during the period of East India Company rule in what is now known as Kanpur, India

Cawnpore, India, c1860. Artist: Charles Mottram
Cawnpore, India, c1860. As seen from the river. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies

Capture of the guns by the Highlanders before Cawnpore, 1857, (c1860). Battle during the period of East India Company rule in what is now known as Kanpur, India

Havelocks column attacking the mutineers before Cawnpore, 1857, (c1860). British military commander Henry Havelock leading his troops against the Indians during the period East India Company rule

Mutineer cavalry attacking an infantry square at the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (c1860). Battle during the period of East India Company rule in what is now known as Kanpur, India

Brigadier-General Havelock leaving the Fortress of Allahabad to recapture Cawnpore, 1857. From a supplement to The Illustrated London News (5 September 1857)

Cawnpore on the Ganges, India, 1857. Artist: William Carpenter
Cawnpore on the Ganges, India, 1857. From a supplement to The Illustrated London News (28 November 1857)

Grand Durbar at Cawnpore after the Suppression of the Sepoy Revolt, c19th century

Battle of Cawnpore, India, 6th December 1857, a battle of Indian rebellion of 1857, 1893. Artist: Guyoy & Wood
Battle of Cawnpore (Kanpur), Indian Rebellion, 6th December 1857, (1893). The British under General Sir Colin Campbell defeated the Indian rebels commanded by Tantya Tope

Cawnpore, India, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Marble Statue Memorial Well Kanpur India 1863
Marble Statue over the Memorial Well, Kanpur; Kanpur, India; about 1863 - 1887; Albumen silver print

Havelocks Column Attacking The Mutineers Before Cawnpoor Major General Sir Henry Havelock 1795 To 1857 Britsh General From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Capture Of The Guns By The Highlanders Before Cawnpore 1857 From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Charge Of The Highlanders Before Cawnpore Under General Havelock Major General Henry Havelock 1795 To 1857 Britsh General From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Havelocks Column Attacking The Mutineers Before Cawnpore 1857 Major General Henry Havelock 1795 To 1857 Britsh General From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

The Tajmahal
Epitome Of Love -Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal in Agra India is considered one of the best examples of Mughal architecture in India

Plan of the Entrenchment at Cawnpore, June, 1857, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Memorial Well, Cawnpore (Kanpur), Lucknow, India. It is associated with the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Date: circa 1890s

Memorial Well, Cawnpore, Lucknow, India
Memorial Well at Cawnpore (Kanpur), Lucknow, India. It is associated with the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Date: circa 1890s

India Kanpur Cawnpore
Kanpur, formerly ka Cawnpore, on the Ganges, will play an important part in the Indian Mutiny in the 1850s. Date: circa 1835

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"Kanpur: A Glimpse into the Dark Pages of History" Step back in time to the year 1857, when Kanpur, then known as Cawnpore, witnessed one of the bloodiest chapters in Indian history. The Massacre in the boats off Cawnpore sent shockwaves throughout the nation. In this haunting image from c1860, we see a grim reminder of the brutality that unfolded during those fateful days. Lord Roberts capturing the Sepoy Standard at Cawnpore stands as a testament to British resilience and determination amidst chaos. Havelock's Column attacking the Mutineers before Cawnpore showcases their unwavering commitment to restore order and protect innocent lives. Amidst this turmoil, Miss Wheeler emerges as an unlikely hero defending herself against Sepoys at Cawnpore. Her bravery serves as an inspiration even today. A sketch depicting the Battle of Cawnpore in 1857 takes us right into the heart of this historic conflict. Its unknown creator captures both sides locked in a fierce struggle for control over this city. Cawnpore holds significance not only for its tragic past but also for being Lord Roberts' birthplace in the 1820s. This image from 1901 reminds us that even great leaders have humble beginnings. The Well at Cawnpore is etched forever into our collective memory—a chilling symbol of unimaginable horror that unfolded during those dark days. Hutchinson's History of Nations brings forth vivid details about this infamous well through its publication from 1915. To honor and remember all those who lost their lives during these events, numerous memorials were erected across Kanpur—the engraving showcasing these solemn tributes evokes a sense of reverence and reflection. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 left an indelible mark on Kanpur's history—one that cannot be forgotten or ignored.