Lord Charles Beresford Collection

Lord Charles Beresford, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Lord Charles Beresford, c1900. British naval officer and politician. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade... rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885, (1901)
The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885, (1901)

Lord Charles Beresford speaking in the House of Commons on the State of the Navy (engraving)
1595887 Lord Charles Beresford speaking in the House of Commons on the State of the Navy (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet, 3 May (engraving)
1629652 The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet, 3 May (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet)

The Nile Expedition 1884-1885: the Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson
6030875 The Nile Expedition 1884-1885: the Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885 (photogravure) by Stewart

The Prince of Wales in the Terai, the First Leopard (engraving)
1059379 The Prince of Wales in the Terai, the First Leopard (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in the Terai, the First Leopard)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1621996 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 August 1882)

The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving)
1045751 The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Charles Beresfords Party at Portsmouth, Members of Parliament boarding the "Magnet
1615726 Lord Charles Beresfords Party at Portsmouth, Members of Parliament boarding the " Magnet, " En Route for Whale Island (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lord Charles Beresford (colour litho)
613222 Lord Charles Beresford (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Charles Beresford, The little rascal, 12 August 1876)

Lord Charles Beresford (b / w photo)
2796450 Lord Charles Beresford (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Charles Beresford)

A Hunting Tour in Nepaul, by the Duke of Portland, Earl de Grey, Lord Wenlock, and Lord Charles Beresford (engraving)
1045940 A Hunting Tour in Nepaul, by the Duke of Portland, Earl de Grey, Lord Wenlock, and Lord Charles Beresford (engraving) by English School

Punch cartoon: Lord Charles Beresford, Anglo-Irish admiral and Conservative politician (engraving)
6034961 Punch cartoon: Lord Charles Beresford, Anglo-Irish admiral and Conservative politician (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

HMS Condor, commanded by Lord Charles Beresford (engraving)
1621986 HMS Condor, commanded by Lord Charles Beresford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Condor, commanded by Lord Charles Beresford)

HMS "Duke of Marlborough"(chromolitho)
2790856 HMS " Duke of Marlborough" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Charles Beresford, "Condor"(litho)
2776377 Lord Charles Beresford, " Condor" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Charles Beresford, " Condor")

Lord Charles Beresford in the House of Commons moving "an unopposed return"(litho)
1039711 Lord Charles Beresford in the House of Commons moving " an unopposed return" (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Unveiling the "Iltis"Memorial at Shanghai (b / w photo)
1064170 Unveiling the " Iltis" Memorial at Shanghai (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho)
1063795 The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan)

Our Blue Jackets on Board the Ships of the Desert (engraving)
1045127 Our Blue Jackets on Board the Ships of the Desert (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Blue Jackets on Board the Ships of the Desert)

The Dinner given by the Navy League to Lord Charles Beresford (b / w photo)
1039428 The Dinner given by the Navy League to Lord Charles Beresford (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our coast defences, the trial of the new armoured train at Newhaven, Lord Charles Beresford firing the gun (engraving)
1064500 Our coast defences, the trial of the new armoured train at Newhaven, Lord Charles Beresford firing the gun (engraving) by English School

The right hand of Lord Charles Beresford (b / w photo)
6006001 The right hand of Lord Charles Beresford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The right hand of Lord Charles Beresford)

Monument of the late Colonel F Burnaby at Birmingham, unveiled by Lord Charles Beresford, RN (engraving)
1614367 Monument of the late Colonel F Burnaby at Birmingham, unveiled by Lord Charles Beresford, RN (engraving) by English School

The War in the Soudan, the Battle of Abou Kru, or Gubat, 19 January (engraving)
1591233 The War in the Soudan, the Battle of Abou Kru, or Gubat, 19 January (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

Naval Sham Fight at Whale Island, Portsmouth (engraving)
1062079 Naval Sham Fight at Whale Island, Portsmouth (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Sham Fight at Whale Island, Portsmouth)

The Opening of Parliament, Sketches in the House of Commons (litho)
1039366 The Opening of Parliament, Sketches in the House of Commons (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Sketches at Henley Regatta (engraving)
1045527 Sketches at Henley Regatta (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Henley Regatta)

Advert for Joseph Pooles Trips Abroad, Royal Victoria Hall, Walterloo Road, London (engraving)
584797 Advert for Joseph Pooles Trips Abroad, Royal Victoria Hall, Walterloo Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Egypt, Destruction of Alexandria (engraving)
1621955 The War in Egypt, Destruction of Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt, Destruction of Alexandria)

Naval Sham Fight at Portsmouth arranged by Lord Charles Beresford, MP (engraving)
1050589 Naval Sham Fight at Portsmouth arranged by Lord Charles Beresford, MP (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Charles Beresford (b / w photo)
3091616 Lord Charles Beresford (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Charles Beresford)

The Egyptian Crisis (engraving)
1060967 The Egyptian Crisis (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian Crisis)

Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), British admiral and member of parliament, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), British admiral and member of parliament, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), 1908. Beresford had a long naval career. He rose to the rank of Admiral and commanded the Mediterranean Fleet from 1905 to 1907

Captain Lord Charles William Delapoer Beresford, British naval officer, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Captain Lord Charles William Delapoer Beresford, British naval officer, 1883. Beresford later attained the rank of Admiral and was a Conservative Member of Parliament

Lord Charles Beresford, British Admiral and Member of Parliament, 1893. Artist: HC Balding
Lord Charles Beresford, British Admiral and Member of Parliament, 1893. An engraving of Beresford (1846-1919) from James Taylors The Age We Live In: A History of the Nineteenth Century

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Lord Charles Beresford was a prominent figure in British history, known for his various expeditions and political contributions. In the Nile Expedition of 1884-85, he led the Naval Brigade in rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, showcasing his bravery and leadership skills. His expertise in naval affairs was evident when he spoke passionately about the State of the Navy in the House of Commons, leaving a lasting impression on his audience. Beresford's association with royalty was also noteworthy. At the Royal Academy Banquet, he stood alongside the Prince of Wales, highlighting his esteemed position within society. Additionally, during The War in Egypt and The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon, Lord Beresford played a crucial role in these historic events. Not only did Lord Charles Beresford excel professionally but he also enjoyed leisure activities such as hunting tours and exploring new territories like Nepaul. These experiences allowed him to bond with influential individuals like Duke of Portland, Earl de Grey, and Lord Wenlock. His dedication to public service extended beyond military endeavors as seen when he gathered Members of Parliament on board "Magnet" at Portsmouth for an important journey to Whale Island. Throughout his life and career captured through photographs and engravings – whether it be colored lithographs or black-and-white images – Lord Charles Beresford embodied courage, leadership, diplomacy while leaving an indelible mark on British history.