Horatio Herbert Collection

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. During Peace talks of February 1901, Kitchner declared he would stop his troops burning farms if Louis Botha instructed the Boers to stop using them

Earl Kitchener, 1910, (c1920). Creator: Bassano Ltd
Earl Kitchener, 1910, (c1920). Portrait of British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916)

Horatio Herbert, first Viscount Kitchener of Omdurman (engraving)
5228186 Horatio Herbert, first Viscount Kitchener of Omdurman (engraving) by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatio Herbert, first Viscount Kitchener of Omdurman)

Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts, 1902. Creator: F de Harnen
Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts after being addressed by Lord Kitchener, 1902. Lord Kitchener as Chief of Staff (1900-1902)

Sirdars Palace (Site of General Gordons Death) and Shoebill Stork, Khartoum, c1930s
Sirdars Palace (on Site of General Gordons Heroic Death) - On Lawn, Shoebill Stork, Africas Rarest Bird, Khartoum, Alglo Egyptian Sudan, c1930s

Lord Kitchener reviewing Australian cadets, First World War, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Lord Kitchener reviewing Australian cadets, First World War, c1914, (c1920). More of the " Lions Whelps", ( sons of the British Empire )

The Conquest of the Soudan, 1896-98: the Battle of Omdurman, September 2, 1898, (1901)
The Conquest of the Soudan, 1896-98: The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, September 2, 1898, (1901). British soldier Major-General Kitchener regained the Sudan for Egypt by his

Lord Kitchener, c1910, (1919). Creator: Bassano Ltd
Lord Kitchener, c1910, (1919). Portrait of British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916)

Lord Kitchener of Khartum, c1885, (1901). Creator: Elliott & Fry
Lord Kitchener of Khartum, c1885, (1901). Portrait of Earl Kitchener of Khartoum, Irish-born British soldier and statesman

Advertisements Which Helped To Raise Kitcheners Army, 1914-1918, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Advertisements Which Helped To Raise Kitcheners Army, 1914-1918, (1919). First World War enlistment propaganda in Welsh and English: 5 Questions to Men Who Have Not Enlisted

The Meeting of the British and French Ministers of War, 1915, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Meeting of the British and French Ministers of War, 1915, (1919). Scene from the First World War: [British Field Marshal] Lord Kitchener leaving the French Headquarters in Paris

Watching the Battle in France, c1915, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Watching the Battle in France, c1915, (1919). Scene from the First World War: Lord Kitchener on the occasion of one of his visits to the front reviewed the operations of the French Army

The First Advertisement, c1914, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The First Advertisement, c1914, (1919). Your King and Country Need You; A Call to Arms. First World War enlistment propaganda

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Horatio Herbert, a name that resonates with power and military prowess. Born in 1850, he would go on to become one of the most influential figures in British history. Known as Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, his legacy is etched into the annals of time. From an early age, Horatio displayed exceptional leadership skills and a thirst for adventure. His journey began in 1883 when he was appointed Governor-General of Eastern Sudan. It was during this time that he faced one of his greatest challenges - the Battle of Omdurman. In 1898, Horatio led his troops against the treacherous Burghers who had set fire to their own farmhouses. The image captured by Richard Caton Woodville II immortalizes this momentous event - a testament to Horatio's unwavering determination and strategic brilliance. But it was not just on the battlefield where Lord Kitchener left his mark. In 1910, Earl Kitchener took charge as Secretary of State for War, revolutionizing Britain's military infrastructure. Bassano Ltd's portrait from that era captures the essence of a man whose mere presence commanded respect and admiration. Throughout his career, Horatio Herbert remained dedicated to expanding British influence across continents. F de Harnen's depiction showcases surrendered Boers eager to join Kitcheners' National Scouts - a testament to their trust in his leadership. Lord Kitchener's conquests extended far beyond Africa; even Australia felt his impact during World War I. Unknown photographer's snapshot shows him reviewing Australian cadets before they embarked on their noble mission - another chapter written by Kitcheners' hand. The battles may have been won under Lord Kitchener's command but it was through diplomacy that lasting peace could be achieved. The Sirdars Palace engraving reminds us both General Gordon’s tragic death site and the Shoebill Stork symbolizing the delicate balance between power and harmony.