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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Major Hints from History" L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery: Witness the thunderous power of artillery as L Battery

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)

Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)
7337886 Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas)

Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337873 Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805) (after); 91.7x69.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337951 Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 244x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823)

Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337950 Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 76.2x63 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism

The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism
527256 The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism and, at the general election of January 1910, their parliamentary majority was sharply cut

Background imageMajor Collection: A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)

A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)
7338096 A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Greenhill, John (1642/9-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Greenhill A head-and-shoulders portrait)

Background imageMajor Collection: Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform

A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas)
7342580 A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Sketched portrait of Marsh, purser of the Queen Charlotte, c.1794 (wash, blue, grey)

Sketched portrait of Marsh, purser of the Queen Charlotte, c.1794 (wash, blue, grey)
7342092 Sketched portrait of Marsh, purser of the Queen Charlotte, c.1794 (wash, blue, grey) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 11.8x9.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas)
7295329 Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son, Sir Francis, 4th Baronet (1752-1820)

Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son, Sir Francis, 4th Baronet (1752-1820), 1756 (oil on canvas)
7337938 Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son, Sir Francis, 4th Baronet (1752-1820), 1756 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting)

Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting)
7337930 Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas)

Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas)
7337926 Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas) by Evans, Richard (1784-1871) ; 143.5x113.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Lord Howe on the Deck of The Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794, c.1794 (oil on canvas)

Lord Howe on the Deck of The Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794, c.1794 (oil on canvas)
7337922 Lord Howe on the Deck of The Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794, c.1794 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 259.1x365.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: George II (1683-1760), 18th century (oil painting)

George II (1683-1760), 18th century (oil painting)
7337910 George II (1683-1760), 18th century (oil painting) by Pine, Robert Edge (1730-88) (after); 67x58.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas)

Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas)
7337902 Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas) by Ferneley, John E. (1782-1860); 56x43.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral John Forbes (1714-1796), 1778 (oil on canvas)

Admiral John Forbes (1714-1796), 1778 (oil on canvas)
7337900 Admiral John Forbes (1714-1796), 1778 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Midshipman Robert Deans (1790-1867), 19th century (oil painting)

Midshipman Robert Deans (1790-1867), 19th century (oil painting)
7337882 Midshipman Robert Deans (1790-1867), 19th century (oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Curtis (1746-1816), 18th century (oil painting)

Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Curtis (1746-1816), 18th century (oil painting)
7337879 Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Curtis (1746-1816), 18th century (oil painting) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas)
7337867 Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Halls, John James (1776-1853); 239x148.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas)

Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas)
7337858 Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (attr.to); 125.7x100.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington (1663-1733)

Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington (1663-1733), late 17th to early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337853 Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington (1663-1733), late 17th to early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas)

Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas)
7337845 Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas)

Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337844 Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (17th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693)

John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693)
7337839 John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693), 1692-93 (oil on canvas) by Murray

Background imageMajor Collection: The Royal Navy. No 4. Mate. 2nd Class Boy. Commodore, 1844 (watercolour)

The Royal Navy. No 4. Mate. 2nd Class Boy. Commodore, 1844 (watercolour)
7341782 The Royal Navy. No 4. Mate. 2nd Class Boy. Commodore, 1844 (watercolour) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 30x22.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: R.H.C)

Background imageMajor Collection: The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral. 1848 (coloured aquatint)

The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral. 1848 (coloured aquatint)
7341780 The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral. 1848 (coloured aquatint) by Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834); 48.4x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Vice-Admiral Skeffington Lutwidge (1736-1814), c.1795-96 (watercolour, ivory, human hair, gold)

Vice-Admiral Skeffington Lutwidge (1736-1814), c.1795-96 (watercolour, ivory, human hair, gold, glass)
7340102 Vice-Admiral Skeffington Lutwidge (1736-1814), c.1795-96 (watercolour, ivory, human hair, gold, glass) by Jean, Philip (1755-1802) (attr.to); 6.7x5.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple)

Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple)
7342611 Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); 57.9x84.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware)

Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware)
7339844 Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware) by Wedgwood, Josiah (1730-95); 1.5x9.8x12.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd)

Background imageMajor Collection: General Rafael del Riego

General Rafael del Riego
5304920 General Rafael del Riego.; (add.info.: Portrait of General Rafael del Riego (1784-1823) a Spanish general and liberal politician. Dated 19th Century. 1801); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMajor Collection: Photograph of Lieutenant-General Eedson Louis Millard Tommy Burns (1897-1985)

Photograph of Lieutenant-General Eedson Louis Millard Tommy Burns (1897-1985)
UIG5325295 Photograph of Lieutenant-General Eedson Louis Millard Tommy Burns (1897-1985) a senior officer of the Canadian Army and diplomat. Dated 20th Century; UIG

Background imageMajor Collection: Robert Biddulph

Robert Biddulph
5308172 Robert Biddulph.; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Biddulph (1835-1918) a senior British Army Officer. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas)

Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas)
7338049 Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas) by Brompton, Richard (c.1734-83); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas)
7338043 Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Domenico (1759-1840); 237.5x147.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas)

Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338037 Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 152x121 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas)

Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas)
7338029 Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas) by Mosnier, Jean Laurent (1743/4-1808); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting)

Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting)
7338028 Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 238.8x146 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas)

Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas)
7338025 Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas) by Theus, Jeremiah (1719-74); 106.5x86.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting)

Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting)
7338024 Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting) by Hickey, Thomas (1741-1821); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Hickey Hickey)

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)

Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)
7338010 Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas)

Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas)
7338009 Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 241.3x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas)

Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas)
7338008 Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Dance, George (1741-1825); 243.9x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas)

Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas)
7338001 Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, Archer James (1774-1842); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)

The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337998 The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 90.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337992 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 68.6x55.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London




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