Lord Roberts Collection (#6)

Map Illustrating the Movements for the Relief of Kimberley and the Capture of Bloemfontein, 1901. The key indicates the movements of Major General Frenchs cavalry and of the infantry

General Sir Redvers Buller, 1901. Creator: M H Hack
General Sir Redvers Buller, 1901. Portrait of British Army officer Redvers Henry Buller (1839-1908). Buller won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

Earl Roberts on his Favourite White Arab Vonolel, c1898, (1901). Creator: Chancellor
Earl Roberts on his Favourite White Arab " Vonolel", c1898, (1901). Portrait of British soldier Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) on his horse Vonolel who was bought in 1877

The Daring Attack on the Spingawi Khotal, December 2, 1878, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Daring Attack on the Spingawi Khotal, December 2, 1878, (1901). The 5th Gurkhas storming the Spingawi. At the Battle of Peiwar Kotal during the Second Afghan War

The Viceroys Camp at the Imperial Assemblage, January 1877, (1901). The Durbar of 1877, held at Calcutta, (modern-day Kolkata)

Barrackpur - On the Ganges Near Calcutta, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Barrackpur - On the Ganges Near Calcutta, 1840s, (1901). The scene of the earliest outbreak of the Mutiny. View of boats on the river near the city of Barrackpore in India where the Barrackpore

Lord Milner, 1901. Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Milner, 1901. Portrait of British statesman Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner (1854-1925), High Commissioner to South Africa from 1897-1905

Newtown House, Waterford, 1901. Creator: A H Poole
Newtown House, Waterford, 1901. Formerly called " Suirville". The family home of British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) in County Waterford, south-east Ireland

Queen Victoria, c1894, (1901). Creator: Hughes & Mullins
Queen Victoria, c1894, (1901). Portrait of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901

Market Square, Johannesburg, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Market Square, Johannesburg, 1901. View of market stalls and cattle in Johannesburg in the South African Republic, (now part of South Africa). From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. IV

A Heavy Day in the Batteries Before Delhi, 1857, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson
A Heavy Day in the Batteries Before Delhi, 1857, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

The City of Delhi Before The Siege, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The City of Delhi Before The Siege, 1901. Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

Sir James Outram, c1863, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Sir James Outram, c1863, (1901). Portrait of British Army officer Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet, (1803-1863) who fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Narrow Escape of Lieutenant Roberts While Pursued by Natives Near Lucknow, (1901). British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914)

Agra and the Taj Mahal from the River Jumna, 1820s, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Agra and the Taj Mahal from the River Jumna, 1820s, (1901). View of the Taj Mahal on the Yamuna River in India. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I

Fort Jamrud, Peshawur, 1901. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Fort Jamrud, Peshawur, 1901. Fort at the entrance to the Khyber Pass, near Peshawar, Pakistan. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II. - To The Abdication of Yakub Khan", by J

The Abyssinia Expedition: The Battle of Arogee... on Good Friday, April 10, 1868
The Abyssinia Expedition: The Battle of Arogee Before Magdala on Good Friday, April 10, 1868, (1901). British soldiers at Magdala in the Ethiopian Empire, historically known as Abyssinia

The Valley of Maidan and Buzrak Tower, 1842, (1901). Creator: James Atkinson
The Valley of Maidan and Buzrak Tower, 1842, (1901). View of the Maidan Valley in north-eastern Afghanistan, with a round tower, or Burj, used as a watch house across the valley

Kabul Types, 1840s, (1901). Creator: James Atkinson
Kabul Types, 1840s, (1901). Portraits of people in the capital of Afghanistan: a woman donning a burqa before going out (top left), An Afghan Sirdar, (a term denoting a prince or noblemen)

Lord Roberts, 1st Baron of Kandahar, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, c1890s, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914)

General Roberts... Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901)
General Roberts and Staff Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901). Scene during the Second Afghan War: British forces under Sir Frederick

Caravan Passing Through the Khyber Pass, 1901. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Caravan Passing Through the Khyber Pass, 1901. Horsemen travelling between India (now Pakistan) and Afghanistan. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. III

The Devotion of General Robertss Sikh Orderly at Spingawi, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Devotion of General Robertss Sikh Orderly at Spingawi, (1901). Incident during the Afghan Wars: on my being hit in the hand by a spent bullet

Bloemfontein, 1901. Creator: Donald E M Cracken
Bloemfontein, 1901. The town of Bloemfontein, capital of the Orange Free State, an independent Boer sovereign republic until 1902, and now part of South Africa

Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). The Boer general Piet Cronje surrendered to Lord Roberts, the British commander-in-chief in South Africa, after the Battle of Paardeberg in 1899

Lord Roberts and Sir Alfred Milner with their Personal Staffs, 1900, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Lord Roberts and Sir Alfred Milner with their Personal Staffs, December 1900, (1901). Group portrait of British officers taken at Government House, Cape Town, South Africa

Just Like Bobs, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Just Like Bobs, (1901). British commander Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought the Boers in South Africa, 1899-1900

The Taking of the Kashmir Gate, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Taking of the Kashmir Gate, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny. The capture of the city from the mutineers was vital to the British due to its

Lord Roberts State Entry into Bloemfontein, 1900. British Field Marshal Lord Roberts (1832-1914) and his troops entered Bloemfontein on 13 March 1900

Roberts at Driefontein, 1900. British Field Marshal Lord Roberts at the Battle of Driefontein. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901
92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Mulla Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901. British Empire troops commanded by Lord Roberts defeating an Afghan army to relieve the siege of Kandahar during

Sir Frederick S. Roberts, 1880, (1901). Creator: Maull & Fox
Sir Frederick S. Roberts, 1880, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Army Emerging from the Shutargardan Pass into the Logar Valley, c1840, (1901). Creator
Army Emerging from the Shutargardan Pass into the Logar Valley, c1840, (1901). Tribesman in Logar Province, central Afghanistan. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II

British surround Cronjes camp at Paardeberg, Boer War
English bombardment of Paardeberg to capture Cronje in the Boer War, 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an eyewitness illustration

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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.