Sebastopol Collection (page 5)

The Bronze Galley, a Monumental Trophy at Sebastopol (engraving)
2785549 The Bronze Galley, a Monumental Trophy at Sebastopol (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bronze Galley, a Monumental Trophy at Sebastopol)

The War in Crimea (engraving)
2785484 The War in Crimea (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Crimea)

The Admiralty, Sebastopol
LLM461958 The Admiralty, Sebastopol by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Admiralty, Sebastopol.); © Look and Learn

Interior of Fort Nicholas, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122431 Interior of Fort Nicholas, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Siege of Sevastopol from the 32 Pounder Battery above the Left Attack Picquet House
NAM261031 Siege of Sevastopol from the 32 Pounder Battery above the Left Attack Picquet House, engraved by Walker, published 1854 (colour litho) by Biddulph

Attack on the Malakoff, engraved by Edmond Morin (1824-82) from
NAM280812 Attack on the Malakoff, engraved by Edmond Morin (1824-82) from The Seat of War in the East - Second Series, published by Colnaghi & Co

Interior of the Malakoff, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC121090 Interior of the Malakoff, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Testimonial to Colonel John Gowan, of the United States Service, for the Care bestowed by him on the Graves before
1619674 Testimonial to Colonel John Gowan, of the United States Service, for the Care bestowed by him on the Graves before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School

Gallant Act of Commander W N Hewett before Sebastopol (engraving)
1619609 Gallant Act of Commander W N Hewett before Sebastopol (engraving) by Desanges, Chevalier Louis-William (fl.1846-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sebastopol and fortifications now in progress, 1854 (lithograph)
3744630 Sebastopol and fortifications now in progress, 1854 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Officers Cemetery, Cathcart-Hill, before Sebastopol (engraving)
1602301 The Officers Cemetery, Cathcart-Hill, before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Officers Cemetery, Cathcart-Hill, before Sebastopol)

Near Sebastopol, the Middle or "White House"Ravine (engraving)
1602256 Near Sebastopol, the Middle or " White House" Ravine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Near Sebastopol)

Picture-Model of the Town and Forts of Sebastopol, at the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)
1602253 Picture-Model of the Town and Forts of Sebastopol, at the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School

Plan of Sebastopol, shewing the Forts and Public Buildings the Position of the Allied Armies in Winter Quarters
1602018 Plan of Sebastopol, shewing the Forts and Public Buildings the Position of the Allied Armies in Winter Quarters (engraving) by Dower

Portion of the British Artillery Camp and Siege Train, before Sebastopol (engraving)
1601952 Portion of the British Artillery Camp and Siege Train, before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Explosion at Inkerman (engraving)
1608382 The Explosion at Inkerman (engraving) by Goodall, Edward Angelo (1819-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Explosion at Inkerman)

Street in Sebastopol (engraving)
1608256 Street in Sebastopol (engraving) by Goodall, Edward Angelo (1819-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Sebastopol. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 October 1855)

Street in Sebastopol, French Troops taking Ammunition to the Mortar Battery near Fort Nicholas (engraving)
1608255 Street in Sebastopol, French Troops taking Ammunition to the Mortar Battery near Fort Nicholas (engraving) by Goodall

Army Stores (Mr B D Stuart s), Fourth Division, Cathcarts Hill, before Sebastopol (engraving)
1608536 Army Stores (Mr B D Stuart s), Fourth Division, Cathcarts Hill, before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Army Stores (Mr B D Stuart s)

Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon (engraving)
1608535 Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon)

Sketches of Sebastopol (engraving)
1608500 Sketches of Sebastopol (engraving) by Goodall, Edward Angelo (1819-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Sebastopol)

The "Trafalgar"and "Retribution"at the Siege of Sebastopol (engraving)
1607906 The " Trafalgar" and " Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sunken Ships at the Mouth of the Harbour of Sebastopol (engraving)
1607833 The Sunken Ships at the Mouth of the Harbour of Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol (engraving)
1607813 Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The 13-Inch Mortar Battery, before Sebastopol (engraving)
1602122 The 13-Inch Mortar Battery, before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The 13-Inch Mortar Battery, before Sebastopol)

Fort Alexander (engraving)
1601893 Fort Alexander (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Alexander. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 January 1855)

Sortie of the Russians from Sebastopol, 26 October (engraving)
1607894 Sortie of the Russians from Sebastopol, 26 October (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sortie of the Russians from Sebastopol, 26 October)

The Siege of Sebastopol (engraving)
1607866 The Siege of Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Sebastopol. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 November 1854)

Taking of the Malakoff Redoubt, Siege of Sevastopol, Crimean War, 7 September 1855 (chromolitho)
973923 Taking of the Malakoff Redoubt, Siege of Sevastopol, Crimean War, 7 September 1855 (chromolitho) by European School

Evacuation of the Crimea (engraving)
1097619 Evacuation of the Crimea (engraving) by Landells, Robert Thomas (1833-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evacuation of the Crimea)

Sentries and donkeys enjoy the bracing weather in the British Artillery Camp and Siege Train, before Sebastopol. Date: winter 1854 - 55

Fire of Sevastopol. Retreat of the Russians on the North Coast, 1855. Private Collection

Sebastopol from Cathcarts Hill, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Sebastopol from Cathcarts Hill, 1855

OFFICERS DECORATED
Lord Stratford de Redcliffe decorates British officers at the Headquarters, Sebastopol Date: 27 August 1855

SEBASTOPOL BATTLE PLAN
Battle plan showing the fortifications : the Mamelon, and the Malakoff beyond it, are the key defences the Allies have to overcome before they can take the city itself Date: 1854 - 1855

ELECTRIC SHOCK MACHINE
Put a sou in the slot, and you can give yourself an electric shock, thanks to this device thoughtfully installed on the boulevard de Sebastopol, Paris Date: 1889

Monmouthshire NP4 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Monmouthshire NP4 5

The Crimean War, 1854-56: The Taking of Sebastopol: Storming the Redan, September 8, 1855, (1901). The Battle of the Great Redan was fought at Sevastopol (Ukraine) between British and Russian forces

September 20, 1854. Retreat of the Russian Army after the Battle of the Alma, 1855. Private Collection

Map of southern Russia with view of Sevastopol Bay and its fortifications, 1853. Creator: Civelli
Map of southern Russia with view of Sevastopol Bay and its fortifications, 1853. Private Collection

The Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854, 1855. Artist: Norie, Orlando (1832-1901)
The Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854, 1855. From a private collection

Landing of the British Division at Old Fort, near Sevastopol, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Landing of the British Division at Old Fort, near Sevastopol, 1854. From a private collection

Supply base of the British Army at the Balaclava harbour, 1854. Artist: Norie, Orlando
Supply base of the British Army at the Balaclava harbour, 1854. From a private collection

Scene from the Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, 1855. Artist: De Prades, Alfred F
Scene from the Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, 1855. From a private collection

Hussars and Chasseurs at the Battle of Chernaya River on August 16, 1855, 1855. Artist: Norie
Hussars and Chasseurs at the Battle of Chernaya River on August 16, 1855, 1855. From a private collection

Portrait of Baron Raglan, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Baron Raglan, 1854. From a private collection

Battle song. Military concert in a Russian camp, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Battle song. Military concert in a Russian camp, 1854. From a private collection

The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, 1854. From a private collection

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Sebastopol, a city steeped in history and tales of bravery. From the Blackheath Fireworks illuminating the night sky to commemorate its liberation, to the haunting depiction of The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava by artist Hayes, Sebastopol's past is etched into every corner. The Sebastopol Goose, a domestic bird known for its succulent meat, adds flavor to local cuisine and symbolizes resilience amidst adversity. Just like Admiral Nakhimov at Sevastopol Bastion, who stood firm against enemy forces with unwavering determination. In times of war and peace alike, it has been witness to remarkable moments. A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol captured by William Simpson showcases camaraderie amidst conflict. And it was during the Crimean War that Fenton's photograph immortalized this historic battleground. Today, visitors can admire Sevastopol's beauty through a general panoramic view - an awe-inspiring sight that encompasses both natural wonders and architectural marvels. Tsar Nicholas II paid his respects at Soldiers Cemetery while exploring Russia's connection to this land. Crimea holds a special place in Tsar Nicholas II's heart as he spent cherished moments there with his beloved Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna and their two eldest daughters. These memories are forever intertwined with Sebastopol's rich tapestry. As we delve into Sebastopol's captivating story, let us remember those who fought valiantly for freedom and honor within these ancient walls. This city stands as a testament to human resilience and serves as an enduring reminder that even in darkness, light will prevail.