Sir Garnet Wolseley Collection

The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi, February 4, 1874, (1901). General Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833-1914) led the British campaign against the forces of Kofi Karikari

Lord Wolsely unveiling the memorial windows in Rochester Cathedral to General Gordon and the Offic Creator: Unknown
Lord Wolsely unveiling the memorial windows in Rochester Cathedral to General Gordon and the Officers and men of the Royal Engineers who fell in the Waterloo, Peninsular and Soudan Campaigns, 1888

Presentation of a Sword to Sir Garnet Wolseley by the City Corporation (engraving)
1053198 Presentation of a Sword to Sir Garnet Wolseley by the City Corporation (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061180 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

The Zulu War, Sir Garnet Wolseley presenting the Victoria Cross to Major Chard, RE, at Inkwenke Camp (engraving)
1054124 The Zulu War, Sir Garnet Wolseley presenting the Victoria Cross to Major Chard, RE, at Inkwenke Camp (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Khedive saluting the Holy Carpet at Cairo before its Despatch to Mecca, 5 October (engraving)
1061355 The Khedive saluting the Holy Carpet at Cairo before its Despatch to Mecca, 5 October (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

The End of the Zulu War, Surrender of Native Chiefs to Sir G Wolseley (engraving)
1054393 The End of the Zulu War, Surrender of Native Chiefs to Sir G Wolseley (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Zulu War)

Last Notes from the Gold Coast (engraving)
1058517 Last Notes from the Gold Coast (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Notes from the Gold Coast)

The Ashantee War, the Return Home, Sir Garnet Wolseley landing at Portsmouth (engraving)
1105601 The Ashantee War, the Return Home, Sir Garnet Wolseley landing at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, the Return Home)

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061183 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

Hollymount, Rathmines, Dublin (engraving)
1061178 Hollymount, Rathmines, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hollymount, Rathmines, Dublin)

The Zulu War (engraving)
1099722 The Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Celebrated British Generals (engraving)
973088 Celebrated British Generals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated British Generals)

Sir Garnet Wolseleys Camp at Ulundi, Zulus coming in to give up their Arms (engraving)
1099798 Sir Garnet Wolseleys Camp at Ulundi, Zulus coming in to give up their Arms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseleys Camp at Ulundi)

The Ashantee War, landing the Forces for Sir Garnet Wolseleys recent March on Dunquah (engraving)
1049109 The Ashantee War, landing the Forces for Sir Garnet Wolseleys recent March on Dunquah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Occupation of Cairo (litho)
1063801 The Occupation of Cairo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Cairo)

The Red River Expedition, 1870, Sir Garnet Wolseley holding a Council of War at his Head Quarters
1061179 The Red River Expedition, 1870, Sir Garnet Wolseley holding a Council of War at his Head Quarters, Thunder Bay (engraving) by English School

The Ashantee War, Return of Sir Garnet Wolseley to Cape Coast Town (engraving)
1058503 The Ashantee War, Return of Sir Garnet Wolseley to Cape Coast Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

Sir Garnet Wolseley
LLM455526 Sir Garnet Wolseley by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley. Illustration from The Modern Portrait Gallery (Cassell)

Sir Garnet Wolseley, KCB, Commander of the Expedition for the Ashantee War (engraving)
1620938 Sir Garnet Wolseley, KCB, Commander of the Expedition for the Ashantee War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley, KCB)

Sir Garnet Wolseley watching the engagement at Tel-El-Mahuta (colour litho)
2795255 Sir Garnet Wolseley watching the engagement at Tel-El-Mahuta (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Capture of Sekukunis Stronghold (engraving)
1045197 The Capture of Sekukunis Stronghold (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Sekukunis Stronghold)

Banquet to Sir Garnet Wolseley at Portsmouth (engraving)
1105716 Banquet to Sir Garnet Wolseley at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banquet to Sir Garnet Wolseley at Portsmouth)

The War in Egypt, the Grand Review of the British Army at Cairo, 30 September
1061353 The War in Egypt, the Grand Review of the British Army at Cairo, 30 September, View from the Khedives Pavilion (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061184 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

The Occupation of Cyprus, Sir Garnet Wolseleys Head-Quarters Camp near Nicosia (engraving)
1059888 The Occupation of Cyprus, Sir Garnet Wolseleys Head-Quarters Camp near Nicosia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Cyprus)

The highlanders storming a redoubt at the battle of Tel el Kebir (litho)
665678 The highlanders storming a redoubt at the battle of Tel el Kebir (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cyprus, Sir Garnet Wolseley holding a Reception in the Konak, Nicosia, at the Turkish Festival of Bairam (engraving)
1621619 Cyprus, Sir Garnet Wolseley holding a Reception in the Konak, Nicosia, at the Turkish Festival of Bairam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyprus)

Sir Garnet Wolseley receiving News from the Front (engraving)
1589492 Sir Garnet Wolseley receiving News from the Front (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley receiving News from the Front)

The War in Egypt, the Khedive presenting the Grand Cordon of the Osmanieh to Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061131 The War in Egypt, the Khedive presenting the Grand Cordon of the Osmanieh to Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by Villiers

The War in Egypt, Sir Garnet Wolseley and the Duke of Teck watching the Demolition of one of Arabis Dams on the Sweet
1061073 The War in Egypt, Sir Garnet Wolseley and the Duke of Teck watching the Demolition of one of Arabis Dams on the Sweet Water Canal (engraving) by Villiers

The Ashantee War, Sir Garnet Wolseley receiving News from the Front (engraving)
1105805 The Ashantee War, Sir Garnet Wolseley receiving News from the Front (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The End of the Zulu War, the Chief Oham and his Wives on their Way to Sir Garnet Wolseley at Utrecht (engraving)
1054270 The End of the Zulu War, the Chief Oham and his Wives on their Way to Sir Garnet Wolseley at Utrecht (engraving) by Fripp

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1622282 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 September 1882)

Views of Cyprus (engraving)
1621625 Views of Cyprus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Cyprus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 November 1878)

Banquet at the Mansion House given by the Lord Mayor to Sir Garnet Wolseley and the Officers (engraving)
1058509 Banquet at the Mansion House given by the Lord Mayor to Sir Garnet Wolseley and the Officers (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Egypt, the Entry of the Khedive into Cairo, accompanied by Sir Garnet Wolseley, HRH the Duke of Connaught
1061352 The War in Egypt, the Entry of the Khedive into Cairo, accompanied by Sir Garnet Wolseley, HRH the Duke of Connaught, and Sir E Malet, 25 September (engraving) by English School

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061181 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

Arrival of Sir Garnet Wolseley at Cairo Railway Station, 15 September (engraving)
1061101 Arrival of Sir Garnet Wolseley at Cairo Railway Station, 15 September (engraving) by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Coomassie (engraving)
1105801 Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Coomassie)

Viscount Wolseley, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

General Right Hon. Viscount Wolseley, K. P. 1892. Creator: Heyes
General Right Hon. Viscount Wolseley, K.P. 1892. Portrait of British Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley

Soudan, 1883-85... Wolseley Bidding Farewell to the Australian Infantry... (1901)
Colonial Troops in the Soudan, 1883-85: Lord Wolseley Bidding Farewell to the Australian Infantry at the End of the Campaign, (1901)

The Insurrection under Arabi Pasha, 1882: The Battle of Tel-El-Kebir, September 13, (1901). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War

Sir Garnet Wolseley, c1880. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913), Anglo-Irish officer. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Lord and Lady Wolseley and their daughter, c1882-85. Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Covering the retreat of the fifty-eighth regiment after the Battle of Laings Nek, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Storming of Sekukunis Stronghold: Sir Garnet Wolseley cheering on the Swazies, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

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"Sir Garnet Wolseley: A Distinguished Military Leader and Diplomat" Sir Garnet Wolseley, a renowned figure in British military history, led several significant expeditions and played a crucial role in shaping the empire. One of his notable achievements was during The Ashanti Expedition of 1873-74 when he entered Kumasi on February 4, 1874. This momentous event is captured in an intriguing photograph from 1901. In another remarkable display of respect and remembrance, Lord Wolseley unveiled memorial windows dedicated to General Gordon and the Officers at Rochester Cathedral. This act showcased his deep admiration for fellow soldiers who had served their country with valor. The City Corporation recognized Sir Garnet's exceptional leadership by presenting him with a sword. This engraving immortalizes that proud moment when he received this prestigious honor. Throughout his illustrious career, Sir Garnet left an indelible mark on various conflicts. In one such instance during the Zulu War, he presented Major Chard with the Victoria Cross at Inkwenke Camp—an image forever etched into history through an evocative engraving. Not only did Sir Garnet excel on the battlefield but also demonstrated diplomatic finesse as seen when Khedive saluted the Holy Carpet before its dispatch to Mecca—a testament to his ability to navigate cultural sensitivities while maintaining British interests. As peace settled after The End of the Zulu War, Native Chiefs surrendered to Sir G Wolseley—an engraving capturing this pivotal moment symbolizing reconciliation between warring factions under his astute command. Even beyond military endeavors, Sir Garnet's influence extended far and wide. His presence was felt across continents; whether it was landing at Portsmouth after The Ashantee War or residing in Hollymount, Rathmines Dublin—his impact reached diverse corners of society. Sir Garnet Wolseley's legacy lives on through these captivating engravings, each capturing a different facet of his remarkable life.