Mounted Collection

Polish cavalry at the start of World War Two
Poland as a military power: cavalry, tanks and infantry (part of a spread in the Illustrated London News). Polands impressive horse cavalry are seen here, probably the best in Europe (the ILN says)

Charge of the 3rd Kings Own Light Dragoons at the Battle of Chillianwala on the 13th
NAM254157 Charge of the 3rd Kings Own Light Dragoons at the Battle of Chillianwala on the 13th of January, 1849, engraved by J

Scotland for Ever; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815
Scotland for Ever ; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815. The attack by the Royal Scots Greys cavalry regiment on the French 45th infantry was immortalised in this famous painting

Napoleon Crossing the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass, 20 May 1800, 1802 (oil on canvas)
XOS702755 Napoleon Crossing the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass, 20 May 1800, 1802 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 271x232 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127
Pressed seaweed specimens collected by women living in Jersey during the 1850s and 1860s

Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon (poster), 1918. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Sharing Rations - The Troopers Christmas-Box
A British trooper shares his Christmas rations with his horse on the Western Front during WWI. 1916

Setting off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau
A group of Upper Class French Gentlemen and lady set off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau along with attendant handlers, Master of the hounds, horn bearers

Metropolitan Police B Division on duty for football match
Officers of the Metropolitan Police B Division on duty for a football match between Fulham FC and West Ham United FC Reserves, competing for the Combination Cup

Tazio Nuvolari - D Type Auto-Union
Tazio Nuvolari, probably the finest driver seen in this period, on a D Type Auto-Union with 3-litre, twelve cylinder, 450 hp rear mounted engine

St. George patron saint of England
Our Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928

Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806

The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo Uccello
The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). The Battle of San Romano was fought between the armies of Siena and Florence

Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho)
3697386 Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suffragette Militant Arrested Mary Phillips. A woman, flanked by two policemen, with mounted officer in front, is led down a London Street

NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder, WW2
An Austin K4-Merryweather 60 foot hand-operated turntable ladder (TL). A total of 50 such appliances were built and mounted on Austin K4 chassis for the Home Office between 1942 and 1943

Napoleon and Spyglass
Mounted on his horse Marengo, He watches the progress of a battle with the aid of a spy- glass

Royal Horse Artillery
British Royal Horse Artillery in action, 19th century

H H Sheikh of Kuwait Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
The 10th Monarch of Kuwait (between 1921-1950), H H Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1885-1950) - pictured in October 1933 firing the anti-airplane machine guns - mounted on the rail for demonstration

Threshing Wheat
Men threshing wheat at a farm near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, using a Surrells patent compound steam traction engine (mounted on springs)

Encounter between Robert Bruce (1274-1329) and Sir Henry de Bohun (1276-1322
IL243506 Encounter between Robert Bruce (1274-1329) and Sir Henry de Bohun (1276-1322) illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea edited by Sir Evelyn Wood (1838-1919)

Entomological specimens of Lepidoptera
Unidentified photograph of mounted specimens of butterflies and moths

Indian elephant, c. 1898
Jung Pasha or Jung Pershad was one of four Asian elephants brought back to London Zoo by Bertie, Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII) following his tour of India during 1875-76

The Battle of Ballinahinch, 13th June 1798, c. 1798 (oil on canvas)
TPG251597 The Battle of Ballinahinch, 13th June 1798, c.1798 (oil on canvas) by Robinson, Thomas (bef.1770-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Raphus cucullatus, dodo
A mounted specimen of the extinct flightless bird, the dodo (Raphus cucullatus). The dodo lived on the island of Mauritius and became extinct during the late 1600s

The Scots Guards marching to a State Ceremonial
The Scots Guards - The Regiment marching to a State Ceremonial. Date: circa 1910s

Charge of the mounted brigade at El-Mughar, 1917
Charge of the mounted brigade at El-Mughar during the British advance on Jerusalem during World War One, part of the larger Battle of Junction Station which saw the British capture the railway

Types of Territorials
Types of the Territorial Army wearing their various uniforms including the Highland Light Infantry (far left), Rifle Brigade and Royal Engineers

Life Guard - Lance Corporal - Mounted Review Order (wearing cuirass). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Warrior- Nigeria
Mounted warrior from Bornu, Nigeria

Royal Irish Hussars
8TH (THE KINGs ROYAL IRISH) HUSSARS A trooper in marching order mounted on his horse

Fire-Fighting Motorcycle
Merryweathers fire-fighting motor-cycle and sidecar unit of 1910, with manual fire- pump mounted on a platform

Hussar Scout in France - WWI
Hussar Scout on the look-out in France - WWI Date: circa 1915

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). The Dog. 1819 - 1823. Mural painting mounted on canvas. This painting with the other 13 works decorated two rooms of the Quinta del Sordo

Mounted Police Officer
Metropolitan Police officer talks to mounted police officer on a police horse

Fireless Locomotives - Llandarcy, Wales. Oil storage depots and oil handling docks used fireless locomotives (steam was pumped in to a specially constructed usually dome-ended boiler)

Archers on horseback, Central Asia
Warrior archers (Batyrs) on horseback, Central Asia (Kazakhstan area)

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
BEN208710 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 19x24.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

French Dragoon. French Army. Napoleonic Empire. 1807. Engraving. Colored

Kayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK car
Kayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK Austin A30 Seven car. Date: 1951

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson II
Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British Commander, with his staff, doffing his hat to another officer as the battle rages around them

Fight for a Turkish Standard, c. 1905, by Jozef Brandt (1841
Jozef Brandt (1841-1915). Polish painter. Fight for a Turkish Standard, c.1905. National Museum. Krakow. Poland

Bungarus fasciatus, Banded Krait
Snake skin mounted on paper, The Patrick Russell Collection c.1790 Date: circa 1790

WW1 - French 400 mm railway howitzer and artillery squadron
WW1 - Camo de mailly - French 400 mm railway howitzer and artillery squadron. The outbreak of the First World War caught the French with a shortage of heavy field artillery

Nicolas II and Kneeling troops - WWI
WWI - Emperor (Tsar) Nicholas (Nicolas) II of Russia holds up a sacred icon to his troops, who drop to their knees in penitence. Date: circa 1915

The Royal Scots Greys - 2nd Dragoons. Officer - Review order. The Colonel-in-Chief was (at this time) Tsar Nicholas II ! Date: circa 1910s

Off to the Front - British army cavalry regiment en route to the Western Front. Date: circa 1916

Coronation. Guards Band Queens escort
The Band, part of the Queens escort, mounted by the Bands of the Irish and Scots Guards march off down Victoria Street. 1953

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"Mounted: A Glimpse into the History of Courage and Camaraderie" Step back in time as we explore captivating moments captured on canvas, showcasing the power and unity found among those who rode atop noble steeds. From Napoleon Crossing the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass to Scotland for Ever; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, these mounted warriors left an indelible mark on history. In 1802, witness Napoleon Bonaparte's triumphant journey through treacherous terrain in "Napoleon Crossing the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass. " The sheer determination etched upon his face reflects both his leadership prowess and unwavering spirit. Fast forward to 1815, where bravery knows no bounds during "Scotland for Ever; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo. " Galloping towards victory with their kilts billowing in defiance, these Scottish soldiers epitomize courage under fire. The year is now 1918 when Trotsky emerges as a slayer of counter-revolutionary forces in a striking poster titled "Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon. " Mounted atop a mighty horse, he embodies strength and conviction against all odds. Shifting gears from war to speed, behold Tazio Nuvolari - D Type Auto-Union. This legendary race car driver conquers tracks with unparalleled skill and audacity. His mount becomes an extension of himself as he pushes boundaries that others dare not approach. Leaving behind battlefields and racetracks, let us embark on a fox hunt departing from a grand chateau. In "Setting off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau, " riders clad in traditional attire exude elegance while embracing nature's call for adventure. Amidst wartime hardships comes heartwarming camaraderie depicted in "Sharing Rations - The Troopers Christmas-Box. " Even amidst chaos, soldiers find solace by sharing a meal, reminding us of the importance of unity and compassion.