Skadar Collection

The barrack hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War, 1854. In 1854, during the Crimean War (1853-1856), Sidney Herbert, Secretary of State for War

Florence Nightingale in the hospital at Scutari, c1860. In 1854, during the Crimean War (1853-1856), Sidney Herbert, Secretary of State for War

Florence Nightingale in the barrack hospital at Scutari, c1880. Engraving made c1880 showing the barrack hospital during the 1850s

Scutar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Scutari, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

The Lady with the Lamp, c1880. Florence Nightingale doing her night rounds in the British military hospital at Scutari. In 1854, during the Crimean War (1853-1856), Sidney Herbert

A meeting of Mirdite mountaineers and their town kinsmen outside a Scutari cathedral, Turkey, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past

Scutari, Turkey, 1895. Artist: D Lancelot
Scutari, Turkey, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Cypress trees in the cemetery of Scutari, Turkey, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Albanians from Scutari cross the Boyana to occupy Dulcigno, 1880. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
Albanians from Scutari cross the Boyana to occupy Dulcigno, 1880. From The Illustrated London News (1880)

Florence Nightingale visiting the hut hospitals at Balaclava, 1855. In 1854, during the Crimean War (1853-1856), Sidney Herbert, Secretary of State for War

A map showing the positions of Russian and Turkish lines outside Constantinople, 1900. Illustration of one of the many Russo-Turkish wars. In the centre is Constantinople, (now Istanbul, Turkey)

The Barracks Hospital, Scutari, Turkey, c1888. Florence Nightingale worked here caring for British soldiers wounded during the Crimean War

Miss Nightingale and the Military in the East, c1860. Florence Nightingale in the British military hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War (1853-1856). The doctor is taking a patients pulse

Florence Nightingale in her carriage in the Crimea, 1856. Known as Florries Trolley it was described as... a homely vehicle corresponding to the womanly simplicity of her whom it was employed to

The Nightingales Song to to the Sick Soldier, 1854. Florence Nightingale tending a sick soldier in hospital in the Crimea

Florence Nightingale watching a nurse at work, 1854. In 1854, during the Crimean War (1853-1856), Sidney Herbert, Secretary of State for War

Hospital ward, Scutari, Turkey, 1856. Artist: E Walker
Hospital ward, Scutari, Turkey, 1856. Clean, light and airy ward at the Barracks Hospital in Scutari, (Uskudar), Marmara, Turkey

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), English nursing pioneer and hospital reformer. Florence Nightingale inspecting the wards of the military hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War (1853-1856)

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Sunrise over the fishing village of Karuc in Montengro

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Sunrise over the fishing village of Karuc in Montengro

St. Nikola monastery and island, Skadar Lake, Montenegro, Europe

Boat on Skadar Lake, Montenegro, Europe

Virpazar, Skadar Lake, Montenegro, Europe

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"Scutari: A Tapestry of History and Humanity" Step into the past, where the echoes of bravery and compassion resonate within the walls of Scutari. During the Crimean War in 1854, this barrack hospital witnessed countless tales of resilience. Florence Nightingale herself graced its corridors, her presence a beacon of hope for those in need. In c1860, an image captures Nightingale's unwavering dedication within Scutari's hospital. Her tireless efforts to improve healthcare left an indelible mark on history. Constantinople in the 1930s reveals another facet of this vibrant city, painted by C Uchter Knox; a testament to its ever-changing landscape. Transported back to c1880, we find Nightingale once again amidst Scutari's barracks - her lamp illuminating not only physical wounds but also hearts burdened with despair. Jules Guerin's masterpiece showcases the majestic Mosque of Yeni-Valide-Jamissi in 1913; a symbol of unity and faith that stood tall against time. Mortimer L Menpes' artwork from 1903 paints a vivid picture of life in Scutar - bustling streets filled with stories waiting to be told. The meeting between Mirdite mountaineers and their town kinsmen outside a cathedral in Turkey during 1922 highlights the rich cultural tapestry woven within these ancient walls. Dive deeper into history as D Lancelot captures Scutari's essence in 1895 - its charm emanating through every brushstroke. Cypress trees stand sentinel-like guardians over graves at Scutari's cemetery, whispering tales untold from generations past. Witness Albanians crossing Boyana towards Dulcigno through Richard Caton Woodville II’s artistry from 1880; their determination etched upon their faces as they forge ahead towards new horizons.