English Army Collection

Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill, English Civil War
Cromwell in prayer before the Battle of Edgehill, English Civil War, 1642. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession
Duke of Marlborough leading his English troops at Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession, 1704. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Conference of the Duke of Gloucester, Thomas of Woodstock (1355-1397) with Irish Chiefs
NWI4945849 Conference of the Duke of Gloucester, Thomas of Woodstock (1355-1397) with Irish Chiefs, during the campaign of Richard II (1367-1400)

Napoleon Bonaparte directing the French Army artillery over a bridge in the Great Saint Bernard Pass when crossing
FLO4608565 Napoleon Bonaparte directing the French Army artillery over a bridge in the Great Saint Bernard Pass when crossing the Alps, 1800

Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Army snowed under the Retreat from Moscow, 1812
FLO4608628 Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Army snowed under the Retreat from Moscow, 1812. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by

Arabian or Arab horse, Equus caballus var. arabicus. With Napoleon's brand on its flank and French soldiers
FLO4719800 Arabian or Arab horse, Equus caballus var. arabicus. With Napoleon's brand on its flank and French soldiers and cannon in a North African battlefield setting

Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813
NWI4943934 Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.; (add.info.: Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

The Battle Of Hastings 14 October 1066 11th Century
The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and the English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson

Scene from the Battle of Roosebeke (Rosbecq), Flanders, 1382, between the French and Flemish armies
FLO4570322 Scene from the Battle of Roosebeke (Rosbecq), Flanders, 1382, between the French and Flemish armies. Knights in suits of armour fight with swords and lances over cannon and the dead

Poster advertising the exercise machine Stella (colour litho)
PER287363 Poster advertising the exercise machine Stella (colour litho) by Oge, Eugene (1869-1936); Private Collection

Plan of the Battle of Culloden, April 16th, 1746 (litho)
STC373394 Plan of the Battle of Culloden, April 16th, 1746 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Final battle of the 1745 Jacobite Rising)

The Land Agitation in Ireland, Sketches from Ballinrobe and Lough Mask (engraving)
1060450 The Land Agitation in Ireland, Sketches from Ballinrobe and Lough Mask (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land Agitation in Ireland)

Panoramic View of Sebastopol (engraving)
1601918 Panoramic View of Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of Sebastopol)

Edward III crossing the Somme before the Battle of Crecy
IL323237 Edward III crossing the Somme before the Battle of Crecy, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville

Ensign Johnny Newcome taking part in his first action, the charge against the French Army at the Battle of Salamanca
FLO4999472 Ensign Johnny Newcome taking part in his first action, the charge against the French Army at the Battle of Salamanca, 1812. Smells Powder for the First Time

Capture of Bruces wife and daughter at Tain, 1306, illustration from
STC393202 Capture of Bruces wife and daughter at Tain, 1306, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by Ricketts

The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the Military and Sporting Arms of England, France, Belgium, Austria, Prussia
1594364 The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the Military and Sporting Arms of England, France, Belgium, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and America, by William Greener (engraving) by English School

Ms Fr 5054 f. 58v the Siege of Jargeau, October 1428, Les Vigiles de Charles VII
XIR168762 Ms Fr 5054 f.58v the Siege of Jargeau, October 1428, Les Vigiles de Charles VII, 1484 (vellum) (b/w photo) by Martial de Paris (known as Auvergne) (fl.15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Bard, c. 1817 (oil on canvas)
TW426985 The Bard, c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 215.5x157 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: The Bard illustrates Thomas Grays poem of the same title)

The English before Harfleur, illustration from Cassell
STC385273 The English before Harfleur, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Repulse of the English at Corwen, illustration from Cassell
STC385234 Repulse of the English at Corwen, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital
6340385 London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital)

Eastward Ho! August, 1857, and Home Again, 1858 (oil on canvas
FC12268 Eastward Ho! August, 1857, and Home Again, 1858 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 68094 and 68095) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 52.7x89 cm; FORBES Magazine Collection, New York

Philip charged again and again until he was pulled off his horse by the English infantry
IL323221 Philip charged again and again until he was pulled off his horse by the English infantry, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London

Cressy (coloured engraving)
668521 Cressy (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cressy, depicting the Battle of Crecy, a battle in the Hundred Years War.); © Look and Learn

The Prince of Wales in the Uniform of a Colonel of the English Army, at New York
3638104 The Prince of Wales in the Uniform of a Colonel of the English Army, at New York, Reviewing the Volunteer Regiments of the New York Militia on the Battery (engraving) by English School

Henry and the captured French officers, illustration from Cassell
STC385285 Henry and the captured French officers, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Charge of the Scots at Homildon Hill, illustration from Cassell
STC385272 Charge of the Scots at Homildon Hill, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Portrait of Sir Edward Harley (engraving)
819381 Portrait of Sir Edward Harley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Harley, politician and parliamentarian army officer)

Early cannon used in battle, early 1500s
English artillery in action during the reign of Henry VIII. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Edward III in the Hundred Years War
King Edward III of England leading the English army across the Somme in France. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

View of Gravesend with troops crossing the Thames to Tilbury Fort (engraving)
BAL4919 View of Gravesend with troops crossing the Thames to Tilbury Fort (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Brown University Library, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; English

FLODDEN FIELD. The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field or occasionally Battle of Branxton ( Brainston Moor ) was a conflict between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland

FLODDEN FIELD. The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field or occasionally Battle of Branxton ( Brainston Moor ) was a conflict between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland

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"The English Army: A Tapestry of Triumphs and Tragedies" From the valiant stand of Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill during the English Civil War to the epic Battle of Blenheim in the War of Spanish Succession, the English army has left an indelible mark on history. In 1842, Dr. Brydon's arrival at Jellalabad after surviving the massacre of the English Army in the Khoord-Cabul Pass by Afghan forces serves as a testament to their resilience and determination. The threat of invasion loomed large when French troops landed on British soil, depicted vividly in Hannah Humphrey's hand-coloured etching titled "French Invasion, or Buonaparte Landing in Great Britain. " Centuries earlier, knights clad in suits of armor clashed with swords and lances over cannon amidst a sea of dead and wounded soldiers at the Battle of Roosebeke (Rosbecq), Flanders in 1382. Amidst these historic battles, everyday life continued. A poster advertising Stella exercise machine offers a glimpse into society's evolving interests beyond warfare. A lithograph depicting Culloden reveals a meticulously planned battle that forever altered Scottish history while sketches from Ballinrobe and Lough Mask capture scenes from Ireland's Land Agitation movement. Sebastopol comes alive through an engraving showcasing its panoramic view—an emblematic site where British forces fought during one of history's most infamous sieges. Edward III crossing Somme before his triumph at Crecy stands as a testament to strategic brilliance while Ensign Johnny Newcome experiences his first taste of war charging against French forces at Salamanca—a moment marked by both bravery and brutality. Lastly, an illustration depicts Bruce's wife and daughter captured during tumultuous times—reminding us that even amidst conflict, personal stories unfold within larger historical narratives. Through victories won and losses endured, these glimpses into moments throughout history remind us of the English Army's enduring legacy.