Sevastopol Collection (page 5)

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

Ukraine. Sevastopol. Pokrovsky Orthodox Cathedral. Exterior. Built from 1892 to 1905 by architect Valentin Feldman. Crimean Peninsula

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

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

The Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854, 1854. Artist: Packer, Thomas (active ca
The Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854, 1854. From a private collection

The Battle of the Alma on 20 September 1854, 1854. Artist: Norie, Orlando (1832-1901)
The Battle of the Alma on 20 September 1854, 1854. From a private collection

The Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854, 1855. Artist: Norie, Orlando (1832-1901)
The Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854, 1855. From a private collection

Portrait of Prince Mikhail Dmitrievich Gorchakov (1795-1861), 1865. Artist: Llanta
Portrait of Prince Mikhail Dmitrievich Gorchakov (1795-1861), 1865. From a private collection

Plan of Sevastopol with its roadstead & fortifications, c. 1858. From a private collection

Bombardment of Sevastopol, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Bombardment of Sevastopol, 1854. From a private collection

Crimean War leaders group portrait, 1855-1856. From a private collection

Town and harbour of Balaklava from the camp of the 93rd Highlanders, 1854. Artist: O Reilly
Town and harbour of Balaklava from the camp of the 93rd Highlanders, 1854. From a private collection

Landscape. Artist: Gaush, Alexander Fyodorovich (1873-1947)
Landscape. Found in the collection of the M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol

H. M. S. Sans Pariel and H. M. S. Agamemnon at Sebastopol, 1936
H.M.S." Sans Pariel" and H.M.S." Agamemnon" at Sebastopol, 1936. Cigarette Card No.24 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

Siege of Sebastopol. Near Entrance of the French into the Town, c1850s. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Sebastopol. Near Entrance of the French into the Town, c1850s. French troops at the Siege of Sebastopol, (modern-day Sevastopol in the Ukraine), a strategic Russian port on the Black Sea

The Town Batteries... of Sebastopol from the advanced parallel of Chapmans Attack, 23 June 1855
The Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol from the advanced parallel of Chapmans Attack, 23 June 1855. Scene from the Crimean War

Distant View of Lord Raglans Headquarters before Sebastopol, 1855. Creator: Thomas Picken
Distant View of Lord Raglans Headquarters before Sebastopol, 1855. Scene from the Crimean War: British military encampments and the headquarters of Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan

Camp of the 3rd Division, July 9th 1855. Creator: Edmund Walker
Camp of the 3rd Division, July 9th 1855. Scene from the Crimean War: British forces camped outside Sebastopol. Published in 1855

The town, forts and harbours of Sebastopol, 1854. Artist: Edmund Walker
The town, forts and harbours of Sebastopol, 1854. View of Sevastopol, a major port and naval base on the Crimean Peninsula, looking towards the Black Sea

A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sebastopol. 1855. Artist: John Alfred Vinter
A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sebastopol. 1855. British officers round the table in a tent during the Crimean War: Captain Sir Charles Russell, Captain Charles Turner

The North Side of the Harbour at Sebastopol, 22 June 1855. Artist: Jonathan Needham
The North Side of the Harbour at Sebastopol, 22 June 1855 ; showing three soldiers with firearms in a defensive position above the harbour

Grafskaya Wharf, Sevastopol, 1852. Private Collection

The Sevastopol Bay. Private Collection

The Self-sinking of the Black Sea Fleet in the Bay of Sevastopol in 1856, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The burning of the Public Library and the Tower of the Winds in Sevastopol, 1855-1856. Private Collection

A hot day in the batteries, 1855. Private Collection

Burning of the Government Buildings at Kertch, 1855. Private Collection

Balaklava. The Quays and the Shipping, 1855. Private Collection

The Taking of Malakoff on 8 September 1855. Private Collection

Sevastopol. Private Collection

View of the harbour of Balaclava. Private Collection

The Servants of Russian Battery in Sevastopol. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The British-French squadron in Sevastopol, ca 1855. Artist: Anonymous
The British-French squadron in Sevastopol, ca 1855. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

The nurses of the Krestovozdvizhenskaya Commune of Nurses, 1854. Artist: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
The nurses of the Krestovozdvizhenskaya Commune of Nurses, 1854. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Storm in the Balaklava Bay on 14th of November 1854, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Storm in the Balaklava Bay on 14th of November 1854, 1855. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Balaclava. View onto the sea, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Balaclava. View onto the sea, 1855. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Sevastopol. Fort Constantine. Fort Nicholas, 1850s. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Sevastopol. Fort Constantine. Fort Nicholas, 1850s. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

New Marine Barracks and Inner Harbor of Sevastopol, 1850s. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
New Marine Barracks and Inner Harbor of Sevastopol, 1850s. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

View of the 3rd Bastion in Sevastopol, 1856. Artist: Anonymous
View of the 3rd Bastion in Sevastopol, 1856. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

View of Sevastopol, 1855. Artist: Seryakov, Lavrenty Avksentyevich (1824-1881)
View of Sevastopol, 1855. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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Sevastopol, a city steeped in history and resilience. From the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava to Admiral Nakhimov's courageous stand at Sevastopol Bastion, this city has witnessed countless tales of bravery and sacrifice. In 1855, amidst the chaos of war, a heartwarming scene unfolded as soldiers gathered for A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol. Artist William Simpson captured this moment, reminding us that even in times of conflict, humanity prevails. The picturesque harbour stands as a testament to its beauty and significance. Located in Crimea, Ukraine - Europe's eastern gem - it boasts panoramic views that leave visitors awestruck. Tsar Nicholas II himself paid homage to Sevastopol's fallen heroes at Soldiers Cemetery. Alongside Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna and his two eldest daughters, he honored those who fought valiantly for their country. Years later, Tsar Nicholas II met with Crimean War veterans, acknowledging their courage and dedication. Their stories echoed through time as reminders of the indomitable spirit that defines Sevastopol. Venturing into The Valley of the Shadow of Death reveals caves along Woronzoff Road - remnants from battles fought long ago. These haunting caverns serve as a chilling reminder of past conflicts endured by both sides during the Crimean War. It also played a role in World War II when German Parabellum pistols were used by occupying forces. This relic serves as a somber reminder of darker days but also symbolizes triumph over adversity. Through all these historical events and artifacts lies an enduring truth: Sevastopol is more than just a city; it is an embodiment of strength and resilience etched into every stone. Its rich history continues to captivate hearts worldwide while honoring those who have shaped its destiny throughout the ages.