Garrison Collection

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Lieutenant-Colonel Russell and his men arrive at the garrison to find that Bromhead, Chard and their men have held out against a massive Zulu attack the previous day

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John Trumbull
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789

WW1 poster, Types of the British Army, Dismounted Branches, showing the various uniforms. Date: 1914-1918

PENNSYLVANIA: BETHLEHEM. The Moravian settlement on the Lehigh River at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1757. Contemporary painting by Nicholas Garrison

Peninsula War: Badajoz
PENINSULA WAR British troops under Wellington and General Picton, storm the garrison at Badajoz

Siege of Gibraltar - 1
The Spanish and French besiege Gibraltar 1779 to 1783 : the biggest attack involves 48 vessels and 100, 000 men, but is repulsed by the garrison under general Eliott. Date: 13 September 1782

PAULI MURRAY (1910-1985). American civil rights activist and author. Presenting a copy of her book Proud Shoes to Llyod Garrison. Photograph, 1956

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (Ceylon)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery, with the Ceylon badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W Keymer
The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces Under the Command of General Fairfax, 1648, (1944). Map of the town of Colchester in Essex which was attacked by Parliamentary commander Lord-General

Stretcher party crossing the Menin road. Gunner F.J. Mears, B.E.F. Royal Garrison Artillery, Died 1929

Stretcher party crossing the Menin Road at Gheluvelt, by Gunner F J Mears, BEF, Royal Garrison Artillery (d. 1929). Date: 1914-1918

Recruitment poster for H M Army
Recruitment poster for His Majestys Army, showing different forms of transport and equipment

Army Intelligence Satire
Cartoon on the comparitive intelligence of British Privates and Officers. the Sergeant-Major stating hes " ad orficers whats d more h intellec than what you got!"

John Singleton Copley (1738 - 1815), The death of Major Peirsons, 1782-1784. France invaded Jersey in 1781. The garrison commander, Major Peirson

The Black Hole of Calcutta, 1870 (engraving)
5616291 The Black Hole of Calcutta, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Black Hole of Calcutta')

The Battle of Newtownbutler
6266273 The Battle of Newtownbutler; (add.info.: The Battle of Newtownbutler, near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland, July 31, 1689, during the Williamite War)

Celebrating the Siege of Belfort, 1871
3480826 Celebrating the Siege of Belfort, 1871; (add.info.: Illustration celebrating the Siege of Belfort (3 November 1870 - 18 February 1871)

Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East - from a drawing by our special artist, G. H. Andrews, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. The castle...consists of a series of irregular fortifications, and although, before the invention of gunpowder

Her Majesty inspecting the Aldershott Division at Frimley, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty inspecting the Aldershott Division at Frimley, 1858....the whole division consisted of eleven regiments of infantry, two regiments of cavalry, twenty-four guns, a detachment of engineers

Battle around Kumamoto Castle, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Battle around Kumamoto Castle, 19th century

The departure of the Spanish garrison from Den Bosch after the surrender to Frederik Hendrik in 1629 Creator
The departure of the Spanish garrison from Den Bosch after the surrender to Frederik Hendrik in 1629, 1865

The Siege of Jülich, 1621-22, c.1635. Creator: Sebastian Vrancx
The Siege of Julich, 1621-22, c.1635. Scene from the Eighty Years War. Attributed to Sebastiaen Vrancx

Thorn Fort, Milford Haven, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Thorn Fort, Milford Haven, [Wales], 1856. Thorn Island, or Thorney, is a barren precipitous rock...Upon this island rock there has been erected, in the course of the last three years

Her Majesty Reviewing the Troops, at Aldershott, 1856. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Her Majesty Reviewing the Troops, at Aldershott, 1856. Army camp in Hampshire. The Prince Consort and the Duke of Cambridge accompanied the Queen [Victoria] on horseback

Visit of Her Majesty to the Camp, at Aldershott, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Visit of Her Majesty to the Camp, at Aldershott, 1856. British Army garrison in Hampshire. On every side there is merely a waste boggy moor, dreary and repellent in its aspect

The Citadel of Antwerp shortly after the Siege of 19 November-23 December 1832... 1832-1839
The Citadel of Antwerp shortly after the Siege of 19 November-23 December 1832, and the Surrender of the Dutch Garisson to the French, 1832-1839

Sur le front oriental; Les soldats de la garnison autrichienne evacuant la ville, 1915. Creator: Unknown
'Sur le front oriental; Les soldats de la garnison autrichienne evacuant la ville, charges de leur bagage individuel, 1915

Un refectoire en plein air, au cantonnement; les tables et les bancs sont faits de... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Un refectoire en plein air, au cantonnement; les tables et les bancs sont faits de clayonnages, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Storming of the Bastille. Arrest of M. de Launay, July 14, 1789. Creator: Unknown
Storming of the Bastille. Arrest of M. de Launay, July 14, 1789

Storming of the Bastille. Arrest of M. de Launay, July 14, 1789. Creator: Unknown
Storming of the Bastille. Arrest of M. de Launay, July 14, 1789

Fort Fillmore, New Mexico, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fort Fillmore, New Mexico, 1854. View of...one of the garrisons first built by the United States Government on the Rio Grande del Norte...In the background are seen the great chains of the White

Tigre Island - the United States Garrison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Tigre Island - the United States Garrison, 1850. Sketch by "a Traveller in Central America"...by no means a caricature picture of the United States garrison upon the Island

Sortie of the Roman garrison... from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1854. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sortie of the Roman garrison... from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1854

Mobile, Alabama, USA skyline and fort

India - Deolali - British Garrison
British Garrison at Deolali (Devlali), in Nashik District in the state of Maharashtra, India - British soldiers and Officers outside the Billiard Room

Archirondel Tower, St. Catherines Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

A British Airman
A portrait oil painting of a British military airman, identified as Lieut. Reginald Theodore Carlos Hoidge, a Canadian First World War flying ace, credited with 28 victories

General Bullers return from the Boer War
General Sir Redvers Buller driving through the decorated streets of Aldershot. Lady Audrey Buller is seen sitting beside her husband

Boer War: surrender of British garrison at Jamestown to the Boers, 1901 (print)
533176 Boer War: surrender of British garrison at Jamestown to the Boers, 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: British marching into imprisonment)

European Civilization in China, an Episode from the Life of a Garrison in Beijing (Colour Litho)
2798656 European Civilization in China, an Episode from the Life of a Garrison in Beijing (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

DDE-90037785
Ascension Island, Georgetown, Dead Man's Beach, main cemetery, historic graves with stories to tell about remote garrison. Date: 23/04/2005

The Siege of "Fort Chabrol"in Paris, how the Garrison has been supplied with Food (engraving)
1043079 The Siege of " Fort Chabrol" in Paris, how the Garrison has been supplied with Food (engraving) by Macpherson

The Greco-Turkish War (litho)
1597434 The Greco-Turkish War (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greco-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 May 1897)

Victoria Cross awarded to Lieutenant Robert Hope Moncrieff Aitken, 13th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
5926819 Victoria Cross awarded to Lieutenant Robert Hope Moncrieff Aitken, 13th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry, 1857 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Garrison Savannah Ridden By B Powell 29 April 1995 Date: 29 April 1995

Zina Garrison Jackson Usa 22 June 1995 Date: 22 June 1995

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"Garrison: A Historical Tapestry of Courage and Resilience" Step into the annals of history as we explore the multifaceted concept of a garrison. From pivotal battles to cultural settlements, this term encapsulates tales of bravery, sacrifice, and fortitude. In the Zulu War's iconic Battle of Rorke's Drift, a small British garrison valiantly defended against overwhelming odds. Their unwavering spirit became synonymous with heroism in the face of adversity. Travel back to 1789 when John Trumbull immortalized "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar. " This captivating painting captures an audacious counterattack by soldiers defending their fortress, showcasing their indomitable will. During World War I, a poster showcased various types within the British Army. From infantrymen to cavalry troopers, each soldier played a vital role in protecting their nation's interests and upholding its values. Nicholas Garrison's contemporary painting transports us to Pennsylvania in 1757. It depicts Bethlehem's Moravian settlement on the Lehigh River—a testament to how garrisons served not only as military outposts but also as centers for community development and growth. The Peninsula War saw another significant chapter unfold at Badajoz. The relentless siege endured by both sides exemplified the resilience exhibited by those within fortified garrisons during times of conflict. Across continents and eras, one cannot overlook Gibraltar—the Rock that has witnessed countless sieges throughout history. Its strategic importance led armies to lay siege time and again while its steadfast defenders held firm against all odds. Beyond battlefields, remarkable individuals like Pauli Murray emerged as beacons for justice and equality. As an American civil rights activist and author, Murray embodied courage akin to that found within any fortified garrison—undaunted in her pursuit for social change. Amidst war-torn landscapes during World War I, stretcher parties risked their lives to save the wounded.