Mutiny Collection

Map / Asia / India C1850
India under British rule, about the time of the Mutiny

One of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers, nd. Blades shaped like pesh-kabz. Hilts of metal rod, with moulding. Believed to be associated with the indian Mutiny (1857-1859)

Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds
5917334 Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds, 9th November 1843 (print) by English School, (19th century)

KRONSTADT MUTINY, 1921. Rebel forces in command of the battleship, Petropavlovsk, at the Soviet naval base at Kronstadt during the mutiny of February-March 1921

1857 Mutiny / Rebel Sepoys
Rebel sepoys

Siege of Lucknow
Lieutenant Macpherson leads a a charge by the 78th Highlanders to capture enemy guns at Lucknow. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

KOH-I-NOOR OR MOUNTAIN OF LIGHT Given to Queen Victoria by the East India Company after the Indian Mutiny

1857 Mutiny / Officers
INDIA : British officers at the time of the Mutiny use native transport to rejoin their regiment

Sirmoor Battalion (later the 2nd King Edward VIIs Own Gurkha Rifles
5920227 Sirmoor Battalion (later the 2nd King Edward VIIAs Own Gurkha Rifles) outside Hindu Raos house, Indian Mutiny, 1858 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

H. M. s. Bounty
A reconstruction of H.M.S. Bounty, famous for the mutiny of Fletcher Christian and the rest of the crew against Captain Bligh, in 1789

Map of India
A map of India in 1857 (the year of the Indian Mutiny) showing the kingdoms, states and provinces; the principal rivers; the bays and gulfs; and the principal cities, towns and forts

The little house at Arrah
The fortified house at Arrah, refuge for a small party of British officers and 50 sikh soldiers during the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Mutiny at the Nore
MUTINY AT THE NORE Richard Parker, President of the Committee of Delegates, tenders the sailors grievances to Vice- Admiral Buckner, on the Sandwich

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Mutiny on the lower deck (engraving)
8644031 Mutiny on the lower deck (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutiny on the lower deck)

Sea Adventure: Cochrane and the "Gamo" (colour litho)
8668752 Sea Adventure: Cochrane and the "Gamo" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The mutiny at the Nore - a contemporary caricature, 1797 (engraving)
2602290 The mutiny at the Nore - a contemporary caricature, 1797 (engraving); (add.info.: The mutiny at the Nore - a contemporary caricature - engraving from a drawing by Cruikshank, published 1797)

William Bligh seized in his cabin by mutinous crew of 'HMS Bounty', led by Fletcher Christian 28 April 1789
533851 William Bligh seized in his cabin by mutinous crew of 'HMS Bounty', led by Fletcher Christian 28 April 1789

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Lt. De Kantzow at Mynpooree holding the mutineering 9th Sepoys at bay for three
530551 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Lt. De Kantzow at Mynpooree holding the mutineering 9th Sepoys at bay for three hours until rescued by an influential Indian

Henry Hudson (c1550-1611) English navigator, being set adrift with his son and seven others by mutinous crew
530283 Henry Hudson (c1550-1611) English navigator, being set adrift with his son and seven others by mutinous crew. Never seen again. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The hero of Lucknow, 1858
1575300 The hero of Lucknow, 1858; (add.info.: The hero of Lucknow, presented to the "Albion" subscribers, New York, 1859, drawn and engraved by A.H. Ritchie 1822-1895 dated 1859)

Spanish War of Independence (or Peninsula War) (1808-1814) (engraving)
AIS5391593 Spanish War of Independence (or Peninsula War) (1808-1814) (engraving); Museo de Historia, Madrid; (add.info.: the French Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) working for the revival of Spain

Illustration depicting the mutineers being surprised by Her Majesty's 9th Lances
3523135 Illustration depicting the mutineers being surprised by Her Majesty's 9th Lances; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the mutineers being surprised by Her Majesty's 9th Lances)

'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving)
7339224 'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sea Adventure: The mutiny of the "Bounty" (colour litho)
8668741 Sea Adventure: The mutiny of the "Bounty" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Highlanders capturing the muntineers' guns at Cawnpore, 16 July 1857
530549 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Highlanders capturing the muntineers' guns at Cawnpore, 16 July 1857. Wood engraving c.1895; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sea Adventure: The landing of Columbus (colour litho)
8669341 Sea Adventure: The landing of Columbus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The landing of Columbus)

Revolution in Chile 1891. The rebel fleet bombarding the town of Valparaiso. French illustration
5304751 Revolution in Chile 1891. The rebel fleet bombarding the town of Valparaiso. French illustration; (add.info.: Revolution in Chile 1891. The rebel fleet bombarding the town of Valparaiso)

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) early 20th century (lithograph)
533257 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) early 20th century (lithograph); (add.info.: Genoese navigator, faced with mutiny on his voyage to America 1492); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611 (chromolitho)
8672568 The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611 (chromolitho) by Collier, John (1850-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611)

Mutiny of the Levellers (engraving)
8636218 Mutiny of the Levellers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutiny of the Levellers)

The Mutiny of the "Dreadnought" (colour litho)
8659519 The Mutiny of the "Dreadnought" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mutiny of the "Dreadnought")

The Mutiny of the "Bounty" (colour litho)
8659501 The Mutiny of the "Bounty" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mutiny of the "Bounty")

Sea Adventure: Mrs Patten (colour litho)
8668757 Sea Adventure: Mrs Patten (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Patten)

'The Delegates in Counsel or Beggars on Horseback', 1797 (coloured etching)
7341771 'The Delegates in Counsel or Beggars on Horseback', 1797 (coloured etching) by Fores, S.W. (fl.1785-1825); 27.4x37.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Henry Hudson
5616259 Henry Hudson; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Hudson (1556-1611) being pushed by mutineers into the small boat in which, with his son and a few companions, he was set adrift. Dated

The mutiny of the "Bounty"
2602356 The mutiny of the "Bounty"; (add.info.: The mutiny of the "Bounty". The print shows Captain Bligh in his shirt-sleeves being pushed off in the boat in which he made his)

Illustration depicting the re-taking of Delhi by Brevet Major William Stephen Raikes Hodson
3523130 Illustration depicting the re-taking of Delhi by Brevet Major William Stephen Raikes Hodson; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the re-taking of Delhi by Brevet Major William Stephen Raikes)

Vice Admiral, William Bligh,(1754-1817); officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator
3523008 Vice Admiral, William Bligh,(1754-1817); officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator.; (add.info.: Vice Admiral)

Landing the dead from the Russian battleship Potemkin, 1905 (litho)
8655554 Landing the dead from the Russian battleship Potemkin, 1905 (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coolies planning a mutiny (engraving)
8644026 Coolies planning a mutiny (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coolies planning a mutiny)

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-59: Desperate defence of the fort at Futtegurgh where 150 British
530550 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-59: Desperate defence of the fort at Futtegurgh where 150 British, of whom only one quarter could bear arms, were under siege

John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, entering Savoy military prison, London, after mutiny
530188 John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, entering Savoy military prison, London, after mutiny. Restored peace and persuaded prisoners to return to cells

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: The British Lion's Vengeance on the Bengal Tiger (engraving)
8657245 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: The British Lion's Vengeance on the Bengal Tiger (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV, that took place in the town of Aranjuez
3520620 The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV, that took place in the town of Aranjuez, Spain on 17-19 March 1808 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Major William Hodson kills the 3 sons of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II, 1857 (engraving)
3523037 Major William Hodson kills the 3 sons of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II, 1857 (engraving); (add.info.: Major William Hodson 1821-1858 captures)

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Siege of Delhi - engineers blowing up the Cashmere Gate so that Colonel
530548 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Siege of Delhi - engineers blowing up the Cashmere Gate so that Colonel Cambell's men could pass into the city, September 1857

William Bligh and his companions, received hospitably by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789, 1802 (engraving)
535975 William Bligh and his companions, received hospitably by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789, 1802 (engraving); (add.info.: William Bligh (1754-1817) British naval officer, and his companions

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Mutiny Across Time and Continents" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we delve into the tumultuous concept of mutiny. Our first stop takes us back to 1850, amidst the vibrant landscapes of Asia's jewel, India. With an intriguing map in hand, we navigate through the rich tapestry of history. Intricately crafted miniatures catch our eye; three metal Sikh kirpan daggers symbolize both power and rebellion. These small yet mighty weapons serve as reminders of the courage displayed by those who dared to challenge authority. A faded handbill transports us to Leeds' Theatre, where Shakespeare's timeless tragedy "Hamlet" once graced its stage. The allure of this performance echoes with whispers of dissent and defiance that reverberate throughout history. The year 1921 brings forth a pivotal moment during the Kronstadt Mutiny. Rebel forces seize control of battleship Petropavlovsk at Soviet naval base Kronstadt, marking a turning point in Russia's revolutionary struggle for freedom. Our narrative then shifts back to 1857 when rebel sepoys ignited one of India's most significant uprisings against British rule – The Mutiny. As we explore iconic landmarks like Lucknow under siege, tales emerge about heroes who fought valiantly for their homeland's independence. Amidst these stories lies another gem – Koh-i-Noor diamond – whose turbulent past mirrors themes itself. This legendary stone has witnessed countless struggles for power and dominance throughout centuries. Officers involved in the 1857 Mutiny come into focus next; they stand as complex figures caught between loyalty and rebellion, torn apart by conflicting ideologies within their ranks. We cannot ignore maritime mutinies either - H. M. S Bounty sailing across treacherous waters or the infamous Nore incident that shook Britain's naval hierarchy to its core. These rebellions remind us that mutiny knows no boundaries, permeating both land and sea.