Rorke Collection

Fall / Irish Water Spaniel
CHAMPION BREIFNY COUNT, sitting down. Owned by Mr Trench O Rorke. Date: 1925

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187
Dead Zulus piled up against sandbanks and fortifications, British officers with rifles and bayonets standing above them, perpetrating the myth that Rorke's Drift was an important victory

Kate Rorke, English actress Date: 1890s

Kate Rorke (1866-1945). English actress and drama teacher. Date: circa 1912

Miss Mary Rorke in The Harbour Lights - The Theatre Magazine
Miss Mary Rorke, actress, in The Harbour Lights - The Theatre Magazine, March 1886. 1886

FALL / IRISH WATER / OWNER
Mr M.E.Naegely from France (left) and Mr F. Trench ORorke (right) with their Champion Irish Water Spaniels. Date: 1933

The Vaudeville Company in The Road to Ruin, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London, 1886. Artist: Barraud
The Vaudeville Company in The Road to Ruin, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London, 1886. Back: Charles Warner, Kate Rorke, Fuller Mellish, Fred Thorne

Mary Rorke and Charles Wyndham, British actors, 1882. Artist: Brown, Barnes & Bell
Mary Rorke and Charles Wyndham, British actors, 1882. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VI, July to December, 1882, edited by Clement Scott, Charles Dickens & Evans, London, 1882

British actress Mary Rorke in The Harbour Lights, 1886. Artist: Barraud
British actress Mary Rorke in The Harbour Lights, 1886. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VII, January to June, 1886, edited by Clement Scott, Carson & Comerford, London, 1886

Mary Rorke, British actress, 1884. Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co
Mary Rorke, British actress, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IV, July to December, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue, London, 1884

Kate Rorke, British actress, 1883. Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co
Kate Rorke, British actress, 1883. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, 1st August 1883, David Bogue, London, 1883

Kate Rorke, British actress, in Sophia, 1887. Artist: Ernest Barraud
Kate Rorke, British actress, in Sophia, 1887. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IX, January to June, 1887, Carson & Comerford, London, 1887

Kate Rorke (1866-1945), English actress, 1899-1900. Artist: Alfred Ellis
Kate Rorke (1866-1945), English actress, 1899-1900. From Celebrities of the Stage, edited by Boyle Lawrence, published by George Newnes Limited (London, 1899-1900)

Rorkes Drift, Natal, South Africa, site of a battle on 22-23 January 1879 during the Anglo-Zulu War. Date: circa 1905

KATE RORKE English actress and drama teacher Date: 1866 - 1945

Kate Rorke - English actress and drama teacher
Kate Rorke (1866-1945), English actress and drama teacher, played Helena in A Midsummer Night sDream and Sophia Western in Tom Jones

ROBIN GOODFELLOW, THE NEW PLAY AT THE GARRICK THEATRE: 1. Valentine Barbrook
" ROBIN GOODFELLOW, " THE NEW PLAY AT THE GARRICK THEATRE: 1. Valentine Barbrook (Mr. John Hare): " There, and you will be silent then." 2. Grace Barbrook (Miss K)

KATE RORKE (1866-1945). English actress. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1892

Robin Goodfellow
robin Goodfellow, The New Play At The Garrick Theatre: 1. Valentine Barbrook (mr. John Hare): " there, And You Will Be Silent Then." 2. Grace Barbrook (miss K. Rorke) And Hugh Rokeby (mr)

Lantern / Zulu / Heroes 1879
Heroes of Rorkes Drift: Smith-Dorrien, Bromhead, Dartnell and Chard Date: 1879

Mary Rorke Smoking
Actor, Charles Wyndham and actress Miss Mary Rorke playing Peregrine and Angelica Porter in the stage play " Fourteen Days"

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"Rorke: A Tale of Bravery and Resilience" In the fall of 1879, amidst the tumultuous Zulu War, a small but mighty force found themselves in an entrenched position at Rorke's Drift. This historic battle would forever etch their names into the annals of courage. At daybreak on January 23rd, 1879, the defenders of Rorke's Drift stood tall against overwhelming odds. Among them was a remarkable Irish Water Spaniel named Rorke, whose loyalty and bravery knew no bounds. With his unwavering spirit, he became a symbol of hope for those fighting alongside him. Located in Natal, South Africa, Rorkes Drift witnessed countless acts of heroism that fateful day. Yet it is important to remember that not all heroes wear uniforms or carry weapons. Kate Rorke, an English actress renowned for her talent and grace on stage, lent her support to raise morale among the troops during this challenging time. Meanwhile, Miss Mary Rorke graced The Harbour Lights with her captivating performance - a testament to her dedication as an actress even amidst turbulent times. Her presence illuminated stages across London and beyond. The Vaudeville Company brought laughter and entertainment to audiences with their production of The Road to Ruin at the Vaudeville Theatre in 1886. It was here that they paid homage to both Fall and Irish Water - two elements closely associated with our beloved canine companion. Mary Rorke shared many memorable moments alongside Charles Wyndham - British actors who captivated audiences with their incredible chemistry on stage in 1882. Their performances were nothing short of mesmerizing under Brown Barnes & Bell's artistic direction. Through Barraud's lens in 1884 and St James Photographic Co. 's skilled craftsmanship in capturing Mary Rorke's essence as a British actress; we see glimpses into her world, where talent and passion converged.