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

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

Zina Garrison Lipton International 27 March 1991 Date: 27 March 1991

View of Fort William, Calcutta, with the church of St. Anne in the foreground
CH35100 View of Fort William, Calcutta, with the church of St. Anne in the foreground by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calcutta: View of Fort William)

Serio-Comic warfare (litho)
3623457 Serio-Comic warfare (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serio-Comic warfare)

Gibraltar during the American War of Independence
3781941 Gibraltar during the American War of Independence by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815); (add.info.: Gibraltar during the American War of Independence)

Storming St Sebastian, 1814 (watercolour)
3744621 Storming St Sebastian, 1814 (watercolour) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Siege of San SebastiAan (July-September 1813)

Cabul, 1842 (engraving)
3744570 Cabul, 1842 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News, 14 May 1842. ); English, out of copyright

A visit to the Island of St Helena (engraving)
1038452 A visit to the Island of St Helena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A visit to the Island of St Helena)

With the British Garrison at Suakim (engraving)
1045041 With the British Garrison at Suakim (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Garrison at Suakim)

The Garrison of Alexandria, Morning Drill (engraving)
1097365 The Garrison of Alexandria, Morning Drill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garrison of Alexandria, Morning Drill)

Surrender of Belfort (chromolitho)
667685 Surrender of Belfort (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Belfort. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

The Presentation Of The Duke Of Aosta At The Garrison Of Turin In His New Quality As Lieutenant... (colour litho)
2798542 The Presentation Of The Duke Of Aosta At The Garrison Of Turin In His New Quality As Lieutenant... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Professor Dales balloon adventure at Gibraltar, 1889. An interesting balloon ascent was performed on 7th December 1889 by the aeronautic Professor Dale

Surrender of Pondicherry (Puducherry), India, after a siege lasting from 4 September 1760 to 15 January 1761, part of the Third Carnatic War

Thames and Medway Military Police, WW1
Group photo of Thames and Medway Military Police, WW1 Date: circa 1915

"Henry Seyton had forgotten to muffle the oars, thus attracting the attention of the garrison"(engraving)
2792729 " Henry Seyton had forgotten to muffle the oars, thus attracting the attention of the garrison" (engraving) by English School

Un sergent de la garnison de Saint-Georges reconnait les hussards autrichiens a leurs manteaux neufs (colour litho)
2790659 Un sergent de la garnison de Saint-Georges reconnait les hussards autrichiens a leurs manteaux neufs (colour litho) by Bombled

Sergeants at Colchester, 1896 (b / w photo)
3037474 Sergeants at Colchester, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Photograph of Sergeants at Colchester, 1896, nd)

Recruiting the Army (engraving)
1619105 Recruiting the Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting the Army. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 June 1854)

A Cricket Match in the Soudan (engraving)
1616406 A Cricket Match in the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cricket Match in the Soudan)

Inspection of the Garrison at Portsmouth by HRH the Duke of Cambridge (engraving)
1588290 Inspection of the Garrison at Portsmouth by HRH the Duke of Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.