Cape Coast Castle Collection

Sketch Map of the Theatre of War in Ashanti, 1900, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sketch Map of the Theatre of War in Ashanti, 1900, c1900. Showing Hodgson's line of retreat, line of advance, friendly towns, rivers, roads and sites of battles

Ashanti Expedition, Prince Henry of Battenbergs Last Breakfast, in Staff Officers Mess-Room, Cape Coast Castle
1605029 Ashanti Expedition, Prince Henry of Battenbergs Last Breakfast, in Staff Officers Mess-Room, Cape Coast Castle, before marching for Coomassie (litho) by Begg

The Ashanti Expedition, Prince Christian at his Toilette at Cape Coast Castle (litho)
1605046 The Ashanti Expedition, Prince Christian at his Toilette at Cape Coast Castle (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition)

The Trouble in Ashanti, Scenes on the Gold Coast (litho)
1056706 The Trouble in Ashanti, Scenes on the Gold Coast (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in Ashanti, Scenes on the Gold Coast)

The Ashantee War, paying the Fantee Women Carriers at Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1105470 The Ashantee War, paying the Fantee Women Carriers at Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Ashantee War (engraving)
1105371 The Ashantee War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

European settlements on the Gold Coast in the seventeenth century (litho)
6004972 European settlements on the Gold Coast in the seventeenth century (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1594487 Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cape Coast Castle. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 14 August 1847)

The Ashanti Expedition, Akroful, the Second Halting Station on the March from Cape Coast Castle (litho)
1605048 The Ashanti Expedition, Akroful, the Second Halting Station on the March from Cape Coast Castle (litho) by Wollen

The Ashanti Expedition, Sketches at Cape Coast Castle (litho)
1605045 The Ashanti Expedition, Sketches at Cape Coast Castle (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition, Sketches at Cape Coast Castle)

The Ashanti Expedition on the Gold Coast (b / w photo)
1100466 The Ashanti Expedition on the Gold Coast (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition on the Gold Coast)

The Ashanti Expedition, the Native Contingent (litho)
1041864 The Ashanti Expedition, the Native Contingent (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition, the Native Contingent)

The Reception of Sir Baldwin Griffith, KCMG, the New Governor of the Gold Coast, at Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1038291 The Reception of Sir Baldwin Griffith, KCMG, the New Governor of the Gold Coast, at Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School

The Ashantee War, Invalids embarking at Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1105807 The Ashantee War, Invalids embarking at Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Ashantee War, Arrivals at the North Gate, Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1105499 The Ashantee War, Arrivals at the North Gate, Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, Arrivals at the North Gate)

The Ashantee War, transhipping Stores from a Troop Ship to Surf Boats off Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1049153 The Ashantee War, transhipping Stores from a Troop Ship to Surf Boats off Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Ashantee War, Arrival of the Governor at Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1049057 The Ashantee War, Arrival of the Governor at Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Ashanti Expedition (b / w photo)
1056766 The Ashanti Expedition (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition)

Last Notes from the Ashantee War (engraving)
1058543 Last Notes from the Ashantee War (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Notes from the Ashantee War)

From Cape Coast to Kumassi (litho)
1599779 From Cape Coast to Kumassi (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Cape Coast to Kumassi)

The Ashanti Expedition, landing of Rear-Admiral Rawson, and his Reception by Sir Francis Scott
1605047 The Ashanti Expedition, landing of Rear-Admiral Rawson, and his Reception by Sir Francis Scott, at Cape Coast Castle (litho) by Overend

Anglo-Ashanti War (engraving)
1589148 Anglo-Ashanti War (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Ashanti War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 July 1874)

The Threatened Ashantee War, Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1037639 The Threatened Ashantee War, Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Threatened Ashantee War, Cape Coast Castle)

The Ashantee War (engraving)
1058476 The Ashantee War (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Ashantee War, the Grave of "L E L"in Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1048908 The Ashantee War, the Grave of " L E L" in Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

Embarkation at Cape Coast Castle of the Troops recalled from the Ashantee War (engraving)
1613245 Embarkation at Cape Coast Castle of the Troops recalled from the Ashantee War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gold Coast and Ashantee War (engraving)
1621107 The Gold Coast and Ashantee War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gold Coast and Ashantee War)

Palaver between Ashanti Envoys and Governor Maxwell in the Billiard-Room at Cape Coast Castle (litho)
1604994 Palaver between Ashanti Envoys and Governor Maxwell in the Billiard-Room at Cape Coast Castle (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ashanti Expedition (litho)
1605067 The Ashanti Expedition (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition, Scene in the Yard of Cape Coast Castle)

Invalids embarking at Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1589494 Invalids embarking at Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalids embarking at Cape Coast Castle)

Women leaving Cape Coast Castle with Provisions for the Troops (engraving)
1589477 Women leaving Cape Coast Castle with Provisions for the Troops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches from the Gold Coast (engraving)
1105812 Sketches from the Gold Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from the Gold Coast)

The Ashantee War, Female Fashions at Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1105612 The Ashantee War, Female Fashions at Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, Female Fashions at Cape Coast Castle)

The Conclusion of the Ashanti Expedition (engraving)
1042043 The Conclusion of the Ashanti Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conclusion of the Ashanti Expedition)

Sketches on the Gold Coast (litho)
1100451 Sketches on the Gold Coast (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Gold Coast)

The War on the Gold Coast (engraving)
1621124 The War on the Gold Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War on the Gold Coast)

The Gold Coast and Ashantee War (engraving)
1621087 The Gold Coast and Ashantee War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gold Coast and Ashantee War)

Market, Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1589476 Market, Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market, Cape Coast Castle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1874)

The Ashanti Expedition, Native Carriers waiting to be hired at Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1605023 The Ashanti Expedition, Native Carriers waiting to be hired at Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cape Coast Castle, in which "L E L"died (engraving)
3655720 Cape Coast Castle, in which " L E L" died (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cape Coast Castle, in which " L E L" died)

The Ashantee War, General Market, Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1105486 The Ashantee War, General Market, Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, General Market, Cape Coast Castle)

Sketches of the Ashantee War, Women leaving Cape Coast Castle with Provisions for the Troops (engraving)
1105474 Sketches of the Ashantee War, Women leaving Cape Coast Castle with Provisions for the Troops (engraving) by English School

Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee, with a statistical account of that kingdom, and geographical notices of other parts of the interior of Africa. piazza in the Palace

The Grave of L. E. L. in Cape Coast Castle, the Ashantee War 1873
THE GRAVE OF " L. E. L." IN CAPE COAST CASTLE, THE ASHANTEE WAR 1873. Anglo-Ashanti Wars between the Ashanti Empire, now Ghana, and the British Empire in the 19th century

Battlements, Cape Coast Castle, dating from 1652, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

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Cape Coast Castle: A Historical Gem of the Gold Coast Step into a world frozen in time at Cape Coast Castle, also known as Cabo Corso Castle, located on the captivating shores of the Gold Coast of Africa. This magnificent fortress, built in 1682, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of this region. As you explore its ancient walls, engraved with tales from centuries past, you can almost hear echoes of the Ashanti Expedition resonating through its corridors. Imagine Prince Henry of Battenberg's Last Breakfast taking place in the Staff Officers Mess-Room before embarking on their march towards Coomassie. Intriguing lithographs transport you back to witness Prince Christian attending his Toilette within these very walls. The Trouble in Ashanti unfolds before your eyes as scenes from this tumultuous period come alive through vivid lithographic artistry. The castle's significance during The Ashantee War is undeniable; engravings depict Fantee Women Carriers being paid for their crucial role in this conflict. European settlements that once dotted the seventeenth-century Gold Coast are immortalized in detailed lithographs that showcase early interactions between cultures. Akroful emerges as an important halting station during The Ashanti Expedition - a reminder of how Cape Coast Castle served as a strategic base for military operations against powerful adversaries. Sketches bring to life everyday moments experienced by soldiers stationed here during this historic campaign. Black and white photographs capture poignant glimpses into The Ashanti Expedition on the Gold Coast - brave men standing united against formidable challenges. These images pay tribute to both native contingents and European forces who fought side by side for a common cause. Cape Coast Castle remains an enduring symbol of resilience and endurance throughout turbulent times. It stands proudly today, inviting visitors to delve deep into Ghana's past while marveling at its architectural grandeur and historical significance.