Crimean Collection

Mary Seacole
Mary Jane Seacole (1805-1881), Jamaican born British Crimean War nurse, portrait. Also known as Mother Seacole

Battle Balaclava (Gibb)
The Thin Red Line of the 93rd Highlanders repel the Russian cavalry

Rifleman of 95th (Rifles) Regiment of Foot at the time of the Crimean War. This regiment became the Rifle Brigade which changed to the 3rd Green Jackets (The Rifle Brigade)

The Lady With The Lamp Florence Nightingale
A colour illustration from the 1890s depicting Florence Nightingale, English nurse and hospital reformer (1820-1910) at the barracks hospital, Scutari, in 1854 during the Crimean War

Survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade, 1890
Photograph of survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War taken 36 years after the event. The photograph was taken for charitable purposes

Florence Nightingale
In Scutari, Florence Nightingale attends to a patient

Charge of Light Brigade
The charge of the Light Brigade Cardigan in action

Three Coldstream Guards -- Crimean Braves
Three Coldstream Guards posing in uniform, with their weapons, in a photograph entitled Crimean Braves. The men are Joseph Numa, John Potter and James Deal

11th Hussars at Balaclava, Charge of the Light Brigade, Crimean War. Date: 1854

Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C
Portrait engraving of the suvivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade: Major General de Salis, 8th Hussars; Lieut. Colonel Mussenden, 8th Hussars; Colonel Seager, 8th Hussars; EH Woodham

Grenadier Guards Depart
The Grenadier Guards march through Trafalgar Square, London, preparatory to departing for the Crimea whence many of them will not return

Heavy Brigade / Simpson
The charge of the Heavy Cavalry

Robert Lindsay at Alma
Lieut. Robert Lindsay of the 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards leads a charge against the Russian Batteries. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Crimean War. Sketch of Balaklava, 1856 Date: 1856

Captain Phillips & Lieutenant Yates, 8th Hussars. Captain Phillips of the 8th Hussars and Lieutenant Yates, full-length portrait, one seated on horse, the other standing by horse. Date 1855

Sinop - Turkey
Sinop is a city Ince Burun (Cape Ince), by its Cape Sinop (Sinop Burnu, Boztepe Cape, Boztepe Burnu) which is situated on the most northern edge of the Turkish side of Black Sea coast

Crimean War, castle at Balaklava, 1855 Date: 1855

17th Lancers, Charge of the Light Brigade, Balaclava, Crimea
Into the Valley of Death - The 17th Lancers during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava on 25th October 1854 during the Crimean War - by John Charlton. 1854

Gold enamelled brooch, presented to Florence Nightingale by Queen Victoria, 1855. Gold, with diamonds and enamel, said to have been designed by Prince Albert The Prince Consort (1819-1861)

Battle of Inkerman, Crimean War 1854
Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War. Date: 5th November 1854

Brigadier General Lord George Paget C. B
Brigadier General Lord George Paget C.B. Lord George Paget, full-length portrait, facing left, wearing uniform, seated on horse; another soldier or officer standing beside the horse. Date 1855

Inkerman Barracks, Woking, Surrey
A view of the entrance to Inkerman Barracks, Woking, Surrey. The buildings were originally opened in 1860 as an invalid prison for convicts not fit enough to be sent to Dartmoor

Survivors of the Battle of Balaklava, 1875
Series of engraved portraits showing the surviving British participants of the Charge of the Light Brigade of the Battle of Balaclave, Crimean War, pictured in 1875

Crimean War

Cornet Wilkin, 11th Hussars. Henry John Wilkin, full-length portrait, wearing uniform, seated on a horse, a bell tent in the background. Date 1855

Admiral Raby wins the Victoria Cross
Commander Raby R.N. Boatswains mate Henry Curtis and John Taylor (Captain Forecastle), win the Victoria Cross for their heroic rescue of a soldier of the 57th regiment

Balaclava / Dupray
The Charge of the Light Brigade - into the Valley of Death !

Sergeant William Baacke, Late 109th Regiment of Foot, a Chelsea Pensioner, served in the Crimean War and seventeen years in East India. Date: 1902

Valley of the Shadow of Death, Crimea, 1855 (salt print)
710910 Valley of the Shadow of Death, Crimea, 1855 (salt print) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); 27.4x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Charge of the Light Brigade - then they rode back, but not - not the Six Hundred ! Date: 25 October 1854

Dragoons In Crimea
Members of the 4th Light Dragoons at camp in the Crimea, circa 1855. (Photo by Roger Fenton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The pocket-pistol - equipped for Balaclava. A soldier handing a pistol(?) to a mounted soldier as another soldier looks on. Date 1855

Sir Henry Maxse
Sir Henry Fitzhardinge Berkeley Maxse, who died in 1883 while in office as Governor of Newfoundland, having previously been Governor of Heligoland

NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1823-1910). British nurse and philanthropist. He organized military hospitals for the injured during the Crimean War (1854-55) and founded in London a nursery school

Colonel Adye & Captain Whitmore. Colonel Adye and Captain Whitmore, one man mounted, the other standing by horse, full-length portrait, facing front. Date 1855. Colonel Adye & Captain Whitmore

Captain Halford. Captain Halford, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front. Date 1855

Lieutenant General Sir Colin Campbell GCB. Sir Colin Campbell, full-length portrait, wearing uniform, seated, facing left, holding sword. Date 1855

Lieutenant Grills, RHA. Lieutenant Grills, full-length portrait, wearing uniform, standing next to horse. Date 1855

Camp of the 4th Light Dragoons - soldiers quarters. Military camp showing men, huts, and horses. Date 1855

Colonel Doherty, officers & men of the 13th Light Dragoons. Group of men of the 13th Light Dragoons, including Colonel Doherty, Cornet Danzil Chamberlayne, Captain Jenyns

Captain Portal, 4th Light Dragoons equipped for Balaklava. Robert Portal, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, next to horse with two other unidentified men who are looking away from

Sebastopol, Crimean War
Interior of the Malakoff Tower, the most important of the Russian defences, taken by the French on 8 September

Bell at Battle of Alma
Captain Bell of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers captures a Russian gun at the Battle of Alma. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Crimean Tatars. Mullah, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Crimean Tatars. Mullah, 1862. Sheet 43 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Train station, Sevastopol, Ukraine
3785597 Train station, Sevastopol, Ukraine; (add.info.: Train station, Sevastopol, Ukraine.On Black Sea coast of the Crimea peninsula. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Ruins of a Palace at Oreanda in the Crimea
3785592 Ruins of a Palace at Oreanda in the Crimea; (add.info.: Ruins of a Palace at Oreanda in the Crimea. Modern day Ukraine. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Vorontsov Palace, Alupka, Crimea
3785891 Vorontsov Palace, Alupka, Crimea; (add.info.: Vorontsov Palace, Alupka, Crimea (modern day Ukraine). Southern facade, facing the Black Sea. Postcard, c. 1909.); Lebrecht History

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories of Crimean Heroes: From Mary Seacole to Florence Nightingale" Step into the captivating world history as we delve into the remarkable lives and events that shaped this pivotal era. Discover the unsung heroes who left an indelible mark on this tumultuous period, from Mary Seacole's unwavering dedication to Battle Balaclava's Gibb. Amidst the chaos, meet the valiant Rifleman of 95th Rifles Regiment of Foot, whose bravery knew no bounds. Their unwavering spirit echoed through time, inspiring generations to come. Witness Florence Nightingale's extraordinary compassion and selflessness as she tended to wounded soldiers with her radiant presence - forever earning her title as "The Lady With The Lamp. " Intriguingly, survivors of the infamous Charge of Light Brigade in 1890 share their harrowing tales. These brave souls etched their names in history through sheer courage amidst insurmountable odds. Marvel at Three Coldstream Guards - Crimean Braves who stood tall against adversity. Their unyielding loyalty and resilience became a symbol of hope for many. Relive the heart-pounding moments during the Charge of Light Brigade alongside 11th Hussars at Balaclava. Witness firsthand their unwavering determination in battle - a testament to human strength and valor. Join us on a journey back in time as we pay homage to Florence Nightingale once more. Her tireless efforts during the Crimean War saved countless lives and revolutionized modern nursing practices. Immerse yourself in poignant memories captured at The Balaklava Banquet where survivors from all walks of life gathered together, bound by shared experiences that transcended time itself. Let Robert Lindsay guide you through his breathtaking portrayal at Alma while Grenadier Guards Departed with honor – leaving behind an enduring legacy that resonates even today.