Lord Roberts Collection

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Irish Guards inspected by their Colonel (litho)
1040127 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Irish Guards inspected by their Colonel (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

Engraving of the Return of Lord Roberts, 1901
1576510 Engraving of the Return of Lord Roberts, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving of Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 - 1914) returning to his reception at Cowes, Isle of Wight

Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg Receiving Lord Roberts, 1901
1576509 Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg Receiving Lord Roberts, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg, also known as Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom)

Lord Roberts in Pretoria, 1901
1581460 Lord Roberts in Pretoria, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving depicts Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 - 1914) during his command at Pretoria. Dated 1901); Universal History Archive/UIG

Return of Lord Roberts, 1901
1576521 Return of Lord Roberts, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving of Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 - 1914) returning on the "Alberta" as his reception at Cowes, Isle of Wight

The Advance from Bloemfontein, 1901 (engraving)
1576507 The Advance from Bloemfontein, 1901 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the advance from Bloemfontein on May 12th 1901)

Photograph shows Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts being presented with an address at Funchal, Portugal
1576520 Photograph shows Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts being presented with an address at Funchal, Portugal, 1901 (photo); (add.info)

Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Creator: Robinson
Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Portrait of Sir Frederick Roberts, British officer, Commander-in-Chief of the Army. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Cronje's Surrender, 27 February 1900, (c1900). Creator: Marguerite Jacob
Cronje's Surrender, 27 February 1900, (c1900). Boer general Piet Cronje surrenders to Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Commander in Chief of the British Army, after the Battle of Paardeberg

Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, 1886
Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Roberts, Bart, VC, GCB, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India 1885, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). The town of Mafeking, (now called Mahikeng, in South Africa)

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
1593915 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

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

Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns... 11th December 1879, (1901)
Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns in the Action of 11th December 1879, (1901). British and Punjab cavalry attacked the Afghans in the Chardeh Valley, Afghanistan

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

Church Street, Pretoria - The Approach to the Town, 1901. Creator: Donald E M Cracken
Church Street, Pretoria - The Approach to the Town, 1901. The town of Pretoria in the South African Republic, (now South Africa) during the period of the Boer Wars

The Home-Coming of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, the Arrival at Victoria Station, 2 November (litho)
1628815 The Home-Coming of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, the Arrival at Victoria Station, 2 November (litho) by Begg

By Order of Lord Roberts, Boer Women and Children leaving Krugersdorp Station (litho)
1039903 By Order of Lord Roberts, Boer Women and Children leaving Krugersdorp Station (litho) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: By Order of Lord Roberts)

The Occupation of Kroonstad, Lord Roberts and his Colonial Bodyguard (litho)
1599843 The Occupation of Kroonstad, Lord Roberts and his Colonial Bodyguard (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Kroonstad)

Campaigning in the Free State, Lord Roberts and Staff starting out for a Reconnaissance from his Headquarters at
1599841 Campaigning in the Free State, Lord Roberts and Staff starting out for a Reconnaissance from his Headquarters at Smaldeel (litho) by Begg

Sir James Outram and Sir Henry Havelock meeting Frederick Sleigh Roberts after the relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny
6030877 Sir James Outram and Sir Henry Havelock meeting Frederick Sleigh Roberts after the relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 17 November 1857 (photogravure) by Begg

The Sandhurst Outbreaks, Lord Roberts Official Visit to the College (litho)
1600848 The Sandhurst Outbreaks, Lord Roberts Official Visit to the College (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sandhurst Outbreaks)

The crowning of a great career (litho)
3623447 The crowning of a great career (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crowning of a great career)

A Royal Recognition of Service, Presentation of South African War Medals by the King on 12 June at the Horse Guards
1593888 A Royal Recognition of Service, Presentation of South African War Medals by the King on 12 June at the Horse Guards Parade (litho) by Begg

Premier and Pro-Consul, the Arrival of Sir Alfred (now Lord) Milner at Waterloo on 24 May
1593709 Premier and Pro-Consul, the Arrival of Sir Alfred (now Lord) Milner at Waterloo on 24 May, welcome by the Prime Minister (litho) by Begg

Lord Roberts embarking for South Africa on Board the "Dunottar Castle"at Southampton, 23 December (litho)
1593078 Lord Roberts embarking for South Africa on Board the " Dunottar Castle" at Southampton, 23 December (litho) by Begg

The Surrender of Kroonstad, the March past Lord Roberts, the Guards leading (litho)
1599842 The Surrender of Kroonstad, the March past Lord Roberts, the Guards leading (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender of Kroonstad)

The Official Military Celebration of His Majestys Birthday (litho)
1629763 The Official Military Celebration of His Majestys Birthday (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Official Military Celebration of His Majestys Birthday)

The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)
1629243 The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January)

British Field Marshals Lord Roberts and Lord Wolseley in their robes and carrying Swords of State at the coronation of
5207162 British Field Marshals Lord Roberts and Lord Wolseley in their robes and carrying Swords of State at the coronation of King Edward VII, 1902 (litho) by Buchel, Charles A

Lord Roberts, on the March to Kandahar (colour litho)
2791946 Lord Roberts, on the March to Kandahar (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts, on the March to Kandahar)

The German Emperor reviewing his British Regiment, the 1st Royal Dragoons, at Shorncliffe, 8 November
1601439 The German Emperor reviewing his British Regiment, the 1st Royal Dragoons, at Shorncliffe, 8 November, the March Past (litho) by Begg

The Motor-Car as a Military Auxiliary (litho)
1601144 The Motor-Car as a Military Auxiliary (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Motor-Car as a Military Auxiliary, Lord Roberts on a Motor-Car at Aldershot)

The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving)
1593396 The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War Office Question in the House of Lords)

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
1593193 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

The Visit of the German Emperor, the Kaiser and his British Dragoons (litho)
1601245 The Visit of the German Emperor, the Kaiser and his British Dragoons (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the German Emperor)

Lord Roberts (colour litho)
5216190 Lord Roberts (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts. Illustration for War Impressions (A&C Black).); © Look and Learn

Lord Roberts in 1885 (litho)
1040115 Lord Roberts in 1885 (litho) by Holl, Frank (1845-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts in 1885)

Lord Roberts speaking in the House of Lords on the Indian Frontier Policy (litho)
1039415 Lord Roberts speaking in the House of Lords on the Indian Frontier Policy (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

"God save the King", Lord Roberts saluting the National Anthem after the Proclamation at St Jamess Palace
1040180 " God save the King", Lord Roberts saluting the National Anthem after the Proclamation at St Jamess Palace (litho) by Haenen

The Annexation of the Transvaal (litho)
1039998 The Annexation of the Transvaal (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annexation of the Transvaal)

The Return of General Ian Hamiltons Troops to Pretoria, the March past before Lord Roberts (litho)
1039864 The Return of General Ian Hamiltons Troops to Pretoria, the March past before Lord Roberts (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Roberts at Johannesburg, hauling down the Vierkleur, General Hamiltons Advance on Johannesburg
1039766 Lord Roberts at Johannesburg, hauling down the Vierkleur, General Hamiltons Advance on Johannesburg, the Derbyshires attacking at Doornkop (litho) by Nash

The Occupation of Johannesburg, 31 May 1900, Lord Roberts saluting the Flag (litho)
1039761 The Occupation of Johannesburg, 31 May 1900, Lord Roberts saluting the Flag (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Johannesburg)

Joining Hands, how the Forces of Lord Roberts and General Clements met at Norvals Pont (litho)
1048437 Joining Hands, how the Forces of Lord Roberts and General Clements met at Norvals Pont (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joining Hands)

Celebrating the Entry into Bloemfontein, the Dinner given by Lord Roberts at the Club (litho)
1048431 Celebrating the Entry into Bloemfontein, the Dinner given by Lord Roberts at the Club (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"For Bravery at Sannas Post", Lord Roberts presenting Medals and a Statuette to "Q"Battery at
1629226 " For Bravery at Sannas Post", Lord Roberts presenting Medals and a Statuette to " Q" Battery at Woolwich, 13 January (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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"The Return of Lord Roberts: A Journey through History and Heroism" Step back in time as we witness the grand return of Lord Roberts, a legendary figure who left an indelible mark on history. In this captivating litho titled "The Return of Lord Roberts, " we are transported to a momentous occasion where his presence is celebrated with great pomp and splendor. In another litho, we find ourselves amidst the Irish Guards, eagerly awaiting inspection by their esteemed Colonel, Lord Roberts. The pride and honor exuded by these brave soldiers is palpable as they stand tall under his watchful eye. As our journey continues, we stumble upon an intense scene captured in the litho "An Ambuscade. " Here, the unknown creator skillfully depicts a gripping ambush that tests both strategy and courage. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by Lord Roberts during his remarkable military career. Moving forward, we encounter yet another unknown masterpiece titled "Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of Relief. " This striking image portrays a desperate assault on Mafeking just before its much-awaited liberation. It showcases not only the resilience of those defending but also highlights Lord Robert's strategic brilliance in leading them to victory. Delving deeper into history, we uncover a sketch depicting "The Battle of Cawnpore" from 1857. Though created years later in 1901 by an anonymous artist, it vividly captures the chaos and heroism witnessed during this significant event. We learn that Cawnpore holds special significance for Lord Roberts as it was his birthplace in the early 1820s. Our visual exploration takes us further into Pretoria's Church Street - The Approach to Town - masterfully brought to life by Donald E M Cracken. This bustling street offers insight into daily life during times when Lord Roberts played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa's destiny.