Frederick Roberts Collection

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts
3733246 Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts.; (add.info.: Photograph of Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) a British soldier and successful commander during the 2nd Afghan War

Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts
3733244 Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts.; (add.info.: Photograph of Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) a British soldier and successful commander during the 2nd Afghan War

Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). The town of Mafeking, (now called Mahikeng, in South Africa)

Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (1901). Fought on the 6th of December 1857 by the British Forces under the command of His Excellency Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.B

Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns... 11th December 1879, (1901)
Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns in the Action of 11th December 1879, (1901). British and Punjab cavalry attacked the Afghans in the Chardeh Valley, Afghanistan

Cawnpore - Lord Robertss Birthplace, 1820s, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Cawnpore - Lord Robertss Birthplace, 1820s, (1901). View of the town of Cawnpore (modern-day Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh), India, where British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts

Church Street, Pretoria - The Approach to the Town, 1901. Creator: Donald E M Cracken
Church Street, Pretoria - The Approach to the Town, 1901. The town of Pretoria in the South African Republic, (now South Africa) during the period of the Boer Wars

Plan of the Road from the Shutargardan Pass to Cabul, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
1593915 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Campaigning in the Free State, Lord Roberts and Staff starting out for a Reconnaissance from his Headquarters at
1599841 Campaigning in the Free State, Lord Roberts and Staff starting out for a Reconnaissance from his Headquarters at Smaldeel (litho) by Begg

The Sandhurst Outbreaks, Lord Roberts Official Visit to the College (litho)
1600848 The Sandhurst Outbreaks, Lord Roberts Official Visit to the College (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sandhurst Outbreaks)

Roberts in the Mutiny, his Last Sight of Nicholson at the Taking of Delhi (litho)
1593162 Roberts in the Mutiny, his Last Sight of Nicholson at the Taking of Delhi (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberts in the Mutiny)

Lord Roberts embarking for South Africa on Board the "Dunottar Castle"at Southampton, 23 December (litho)
1593078 Lord Roberts embarking for South Africa on Board the " Dunottar Castle" at Southampton, 23 December (litho) by Begg

The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving)
1593396 The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War Office Question in the House of Lords)

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
1593193 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Roberts in the Mutiny, saved by the Restiveness of his Horse at Bulandshahr (litho)
1593916 Roberts in the Mutiny, saved by the Restiveness of his Horse at Bulandshahr (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberts in the Mutiny)

Major-General Fs Roberts, VC, CB, commanding the Forces in the Khoorum Pass (engraving)
1621711 Major-General Fs Roberts, VC, CB, commanding the Forces in the Khoorum Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Fs Roberts, VC, CB)

Celebrating the Entry into Bloemfontein, the Dinner given by Lord Roberts at the Club (litho)
1048431 Celebrating the Entry into Bloemfontein, the Dinner given by Lord Roberts at the Club (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Defender of Mafeking at Pretoria, Lord Roberts receiving Major-General Baden-Powell at the Residency (litho)
1599967 The Defender of Mafeking at Pretoria, Lord Roberts receiving Major-General Baden-Powell at the Residency (litho) by Holland Tringham

Lord Roberts and his Staff watching the Boers Retreat from Sand River; General French pursuing the Enemy on the Extreme
1599775 Lord Roberts and his Staff watching the Boers Retreat from Sand River; General French pursuing the Enemy on the Extreme Left (litho) by Prior

Lord Roberts writing Despatches in a Transport-Wagon (litho)
1599557 Lord Roberts writing Despatches in a Transport-Wagon (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arrival of Lord Roberts at Cowes (b / w photo)
1593200 The Arrival of Lord Roberts at Cowes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of Lord Roberts at Cowes)

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (engraving)
1593195 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (engraving) by Read, Edward (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)
1593191 The Return of Lord Roberts (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts, on Board the " Canada)

The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)
1593187 The Return of Lord Roberts (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts, an International Toast)

Lord Robertss Visits (b / w photo)
1599351 Lord Robertss Visits (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Robertss Visits. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900)

The Crystal Palace Jubilee, Opening of the Naval and Military Exhibition by Lord Roberts on 23 May (engraving)
1593727 The Crystal Palace Jubilee, Opening of the Naval and Military Exhibition by Lord Roberts on 23 May (engraving) by Cleaver

Lord Roberts opening the Naval and Military Exhibition at the Crystal Palace (b / w photo)
1593711 Lord Roberts opening the Naval and Military Exhibition at the Crystal Palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roberts in Afghanistan, reading the Proclamation of Martial Law at Kabul, 12 October 1879 (litho)
1593168 Roberts in Afghanistan, reading the Proclamation of Martial Law at Kabul, 12 October 1879 (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

From Smaldeel to Kroonstad with Lord Roberts (b / w photo)
1599918 From Smaldeel to Kroonstad with Lord Roberts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Smaldeel to Kroonstad with Lord Roberts)

The Honourable Misses Roberts in Bloemfontein, Lord Roberts and his Daughters watching the Departure of Troops to join
1599769 The Honourable Misses Roberts in Bloemfontein, Lord Roberts and his Daughters watching the Departure of Troops to join General Pole-Carew (litho) by Cleaver

Lord Roberts, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805055 Lord Roberts, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts)

The Afghan War, with the Khoorum Valley Field Force, General Roberts leaving Kohat for the Front (engraving)
1621737 The Afghan War, with the Khoorum Valley Field Force, General Roberts leaving Kohat for the Front (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

Lord Roberts Arrival at the Hartley Institute, Southampton (b / w photo)
1593201 Lord Roberts Arrival at the Hartley Institute, Southampton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts Arrival at the Hartley Institute)

The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)
1593190 The Return of Lord Roberts (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)
1593186 The Return of Lord Roberts (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts, the Landing at Funchal, Madeira)

Lord Roberts in his London Hotel, the Commander-in-Chief greeting Lady Settringtons Little Girl (litho)
1593172 Lord Roberts in his London Hotel, the Commander-in-Chief greeting Lady Settringtons Little Girl (litho) by Forestier

Roberts in Afghanistan, his Advance up the Hazardarakht Defile to the Shutargardan (litho)
1593167 Roberts in Afghanistan, his Advance up the Hazardarakht Defile to the Shutargardan (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberts in Afghanistan)

Roberts in Afghanistan, the Attack on the Peiwar Kotai, 2 December 1878 (litho)
1593166 Roberts in Afghanistan, the Attack on the Peiwar Kotai, 2 December 1878 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberts in Afghanistan)

Roberts in the Mutiny, the Young Lieutenant knocked over by a Round Shot in No 2 Battery, before Delhi (litho)
1593160 Roberts in the Mutiny, the Young Lieutenant knocked over by a Round Shot in No 2 Battery, before Delhi (litho) by Woodville

Lord Roberts Visit to Pietermaritzburg on 4 December, the Commander-in-Chief leaving the Platform to inspect the Troops
1593149 Lord Roberts Visit to Pietermaritzburg on 4 December, the Commander-in-Chief leaving the Platform to inspect the Troops and Indian Bearers

Lord and Lady Roberts, with their Only Son (killed on the Tugela) and One of their Daughters (b / w photo)
1593035 Lord and Lady Roberts, with their Only Son (killed on the Tugela) and One of their Daughters (b/w photo) by English Photographer

England and Afghanistan (engraving)
1060422 England and Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England and Afghanistan)

Afghanistan, Major-General Sir Fs Roberts and his Staff (engraving)
1060228 Afghanistan, Major-General Sir Fs Roberts and his Staff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, Major-General Sir Fs Roberts and his Staff)

Earl Roberts at Bristol, the Commander-in-Chief on his Way to open the Bazaar at Colston Hall (b / w photo)
1593652 Earl Roberts at Bristol, the Commander-in-Chief on his Way to open the Bazaar at Colston Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lord Roberts Journey to England (b / w photo)
1593146 Lord Roberts Journey to England (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts Journey to England)

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
1593194 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

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Frederick Roberts: A Legendary Commander and Adventurer Step into the world of Frederick Roberts, a name synonymous with bravery, leadership, and military prowess. Born in Cawnpore in the 1820s, this remarkable man would go on to leave an indelible mark on history. From an early age, it was clear that Roberts possessed a natural talent for strategy and warfare. As depicted in "Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore" from 1857, his skills were put to the test during one of India's most tumultuous periods. The lithograph captures the intensity and chaos of battle as Roberts led his troops fearlessly against all odds. Roberts' reputation only grew stronger over time. In "The Sandhurst Outbreaks, " we witness Lord Roberts making an official visit to the prestigious college where he once honed his military skills. His presence commands respect as he inspects cadets who aspire to follow in his footsteps. However, it was during the South African War that Lord Roberts truly solidified his place among history's great commanders. "Campaigning in the Free State" showcases him embarking on a reconnaissance mission alongside his trusted staff at Smaldeel headquarters. With determination etched across their faces, they set out to conquer new territories and secure victory for their cause. But Lord Roberts wasn't just known for his military exploits; he also had a deep connection with England. As seen in "The Return of Lord Roberts, " we witness him arriving triumphantly back home after years spent abroad defending British interests around the globe. The lithograph captures London's jubilant atmosphere as crowds gather to welcome their hero with open arms. Lord Robert's legacy extends far beyond mere battles won or lost; it lies within every soldier whose life he touched throughout history. Whether it be through inspiring visits like "Roberts in Mutiny" or leading by example at pivotal moments like "Mafeking.