Frederick Sleigh Roberts Collection

Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Artist: Lafayette
Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

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

Portrait of Frederick Sleigh Roberts
672578 Portrait of Frederick Sleigh Roberts; (add.info.: Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (30 September 1832 - 14 November 1914)

Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Creator: Robinson
Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Portrait of Sir Frederick Roberts, British officer, Commander-in-Chief of the Army. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Cronje's Surrender, 27 February 1900, (c1900). Creator: Marguerite Jacob
Cronje's Surrender, 27 February 1900, (c1900). Boer general Piet Cronje surrenders to Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Commander in Chief of the British Army, after the Battle of Paardeberg

Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, 1886
Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Roberts, Bart, VC, GCB, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India 1885, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

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

Sir James Outram and Sir Henry Havelock meeting Frederick Sleigh Roberts after the relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny
6030877 Sir James Outram and Sir Henry Havelock meeting Frederick Sleigh Roberts after the relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 17 November 1857 (photogravure) by Begg

Lord Roberts (1832-1914) on the march to Kandahar, 1880 from Heroes of History pub
IL99949 Lord Roberts (1832-1914) on the march to Kandahar, 1880 from Heroes of History pub. by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, London (book illustration) by Davie

British Field Marshals Lord Roberts and Lord Wolseley in their robes and carrying Swords of State at the coronation of
5207162 British Field Marshals Lord Roberts and Lord Wolseley in their robes and carrying Swords of State at the coronation of King Edward VII, 1902 (litho) by Buchel, Charles A

A glorious capitulation: Boer General Piet Cronje surrendering to General Roberts after the Battle of Paarderberg
3099111 A glorious capitulation: Boer General Piet Cronje surrendering to General Roberts after the Battle of Paarderberg (colour litho) by Meaulle

Lord Roberts (1832-1914) Entry into Pretoria on 5th June 1900 (colour litho)
INN181314 Lord Roberts (1832-1914) Entry into Pretoria on 5th June 1900 (colour litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; eMalcolm Innes Gallery, London, UK; American

March to Pretoria, sheet music cover featuring a portrait of Field Marshal Lord Roberts (colour litho)
6030676 March to Pretoria, sheet music cover featuring a portrait of Field Marshal Lord Roberts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: March to Pretoria)

Lord Roberts and His Army Crossing the Wall River, 1901. Creator: RM Paxton
Lord Roberts and His Army Crossing the Wall River, 1901. Lord Roberts crossed the Vaal River, a boundary between two Boer republics, to occupy the town of Vereeniging during the Second Boer War

The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Creator
The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Kroonstad - temporary capital of the Orange Free State - was surrendered to the British on the 11th May, 1900

Lord Roberts and His Staff Watching the Boers Retreat from Zand River; General French in Pursuit on the Extreme Left, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V. C. &C, 1900. Creator: Russell & Sons
Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V.C. &C, 1900. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) British general became a Knight of the Order of the Garter for his part in the Second Boer War

Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 30 September 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 30 September 1914, (c1920). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), photographed on his eighty-second birthday

The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: after the Relief of Lucknow... 1857, (1901). Creator: Samuel Begg
The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: Outram and Havelock meeting Roberts after the Relief of Lucknow, November 17, 1857, (1901). Episode during the British colonial period

Battle of Kandahar - The 92nd Are To Take The Guns, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Kandahar - " The 92nd Are To Take The Guns", (1901). The Battle of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan was fought on 1 September 1880 between the British under General Frederick

The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer
The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877. The ceremony was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

Native Auxiliaries Hurrying to Delhi, c1850s, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson
Native Auxiliaries Hurrying to Delhi, c1850s, (1901). Indian soldiers travelling by horse, camel, elephant and bullock cart. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I

Camp of General Roberts at Thal on the Kuram River, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Camp of General Roberts at Thal on the Kuram River, (1901). Military camp of British soldier Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) on the Kurram River near the town of Thall

Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Creators: Unknown, James Atkinson
Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Quadrangle occupied by the Durbar-Khaneh and the Harem Serai. View of the Bala Hissar ( High Fort )

The Prince of Wales Conferring the Order of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1901
The Prince of Wales Conferring the Order of the Star of India at Calcutta, (1901). Albert Edward (1841-1910, the future King Edward VII) made a tour of the Indian subcontinent in 1875

Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). The Red Fort in the Indian capital, seen from the River Yamuna. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I

Map Illustrating the Eastward Move from Eerstefabrieken to Middelburg, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Eastward Move from Eerstefabrieken to Middelburg, 1901. The Second Boer War (1899-1902) was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states

Attack in the Kuram Valley, (1901). Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Attack in the Kuram Valley, (1901). Incident in the Kurram Valley, North-West Frontier Province, India, (now Pakistan). British soldier Sir Frederick

The Advance of the Siege Train to Delhi, 1857, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson
The Advance of the Siege Train to Delhi, 1857, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

Plan to Illustrate the Operations of the British Army, before Delhi in the year 1857, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Portrait of General Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914), commander of British forces in Afghanistan

Lieutenant Roberts Saving His Battery Under the Walls of Delhi, (1901). Creator: Sidney E Paget
Lieutenant Roberts Saving His Battery Under the Walls of Delhi, (1901). British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Lord Lawrence, 1862, (1901). Creator: J Caswall Smith
Lord Lawrence, 1901. Portrait of John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence (1811-1879), British Imperial statesman who served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869

Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Creator: John Bartholomew
Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Map showing Bechuanaland, Transvaal Colony, Orange River Colony, Natal, Basutoland and Cape Colony, the theatre of war during the Boer Wars (1880-1902)

Charge of Hodsons Horse at Rhotuck, 1857, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson
Charge of Hodsons Horse at Rhotuck, 1857, (1901). British and Indian forces at the Battle of Rohtak. Hodsons Horse was a unit of loyalist Indian cavalry raised by Brevet Major William Stephen Raikes

Lord Robertss Headquarters, Camp of Exercise, Delhi, c1890, (1901)
Lord Robertss Headquarters, " Camp of Exercise", Delhi, c1890, (1901). Military camp at Delhi in India, HQ of Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts

The Burmah War - Sir Frederick Roberts Meeting The Buddhist Archbishop at Mandalay, (1901). British soldier Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) meets the Thathanabaing at Mandalay in Burma

Return from Pig-Sticking in India, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Return from Pig-Sticking in India, 1840s, (1901). British officers introduced the spear or lance as a method of hunting wild pigs during the period of the British Raj

General Sir F. S. Roberts, Bart. (Dress during the Burmah Expedition), c1890s, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914)

The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). Creator: W McCracken
The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). The point of view is from No.2 Mountain Battery Camp. A gun of the enemy was placed upon the end of the central spur

Indian Horse Artillery Galloping Into Action, 1850s, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson
Indian Horse Artillery Galloping Into Action, 1850s, (1901). Soldiers of the British Raj in India. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II

Roberts Rallying the Pioneers at Umbeyla, (1901). Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon
Roberts Rallying the Pioneers at Umbeyla, (1901). British Brevet Major Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought in the Ambela (or Umbeyla) Campaign of 1863

The Retreat, Mushobra, General Robertss Home on the Hills Near Simla, 1850s, (1901)
" The Retreat", Mushobra, General Robertss Home on the Hills Near Simla, 1850s, (1901). View of the village of Mashobra in Himachal Pradesh

Sir Colin Campbell, afterwards Lord Clyde, c1860, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Sir Colin Campbell, afterwards Lord Clyde, c1860, (1901). Portrait of British Field Marshal Colin Campbell (1792-1863), Commander-in-Chief of India

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Field Marshal Lord Roberts, a prominent military figure in British history, commanded the forces in South Africa during 1902. Known for his strategic brilliance and leadership skills, he played a crucial role in various battles and campaigns. The captivating portrait by Lafayette showcases his dignified presence and command. The artwork "An Ambuscade" depicts an intense moment of surprise attack, highlighting Roberts' ability to navigate challenging situations with composure and quick thinking. Similarly, "Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief" illustrates his determination to protect his troops against relentless assaults. In contrast, the sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore takes us back to 1857 when Roberts showcased bravery during the Indian Mutiny. This event holds significance as it shaped his future career and earned him recognition for his valiant efforts. Interestingly, Cawnpore was not only where Lord Roberts displayed courage but also happened to be his birthplace in the 1820s. This connection adds depth to understanding this remarkable leader's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated military strategist. The image titled "Church Street, Pretoria - The Approach to Town" captures an important aspect of Lord Roberts' legacy – leading successful expeditions into enemy territories. His march towards Kandahar in 1880 exemplifies this trait as depicted in another illustration from Heroes of History publication. Lord Roberts' influence extended beyond battlefields; he participated in significant events such as King Edward VII's coronation alongside Field Marshal Lord Wolseley. Their regal appearance carrying Swords of State symbolizes their esteemed positions within British society. One cannot overlook General Piet Cronje's surrender after the Battle of Paarderberg—a glorious capitulation that demonstrated Robert's tactical prowess and ability to secure victories even against formidable opponents like Boer generals. During King Edward VII's funeral procession in London (1910), Field Marshals Sir Evelyn Wood, Lord Roberts, and Lord Kitchener paid their respects.