Walcheren Collection

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Bombardment of Flushing (Vlissingen, Netherlands), August 1809, during the Walcheren Campaign, an unsuccessful British expedition. Date: 1809

General Sir Richard England, army officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: General Sir Richard England, GCB, KH (1793 - 19 January 1883) was a British Army officer, born at Detroit, which was then part of Upper Canada

The Wheel of Fortune, 1861 (oil on canvas)
778634 The Wheel of Fortune, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Wilde, August de (1819-86); 82.3x99.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Evening, The Jetty at Vlissingen, 1898 (lithograph)
5672896 Evening, The Jetty at Vlissingen, 1898 (lithograph) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; French, out of copyright

British Landings on Walcheren. The scene on the Walcheren coast after the allied landing. November 1944

Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen). November 1944

British Landings on Walcheren. Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen) where there was sharp fighting. November 1944

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands returned to her country on 13th March 1945 after more than 4 years exile in England. When the Germans occupied Holland she left for England

British forces bombard the French garrison at Flushing, on the island of Walcheren. Flushing is taken, but the Walcheren Expedition fails. Date: August 1809

Flushing, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Flushing, c1880. Episode from the Walcheren Campaign during the War of the Fifth Coalition (1809). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Bombardment of Flushing, c1880. Episode from the Walcheren Campaign during the War of the Fifth Coalition (1809). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Sir Richard Strachan Kept Up For Several Hours A Tremendous Cannonade, 1902. The Battle of Walcheren Causeway was an engagement of the Battle of the Scheldt between the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade

Holland, c1930s. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Holland. Behind the village of Zoutlande, peopled by thrifty folk who rarely venture farther than a days cart ride from home, are sandy dunes

Middlesburgh Jack, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Middlesburgh, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Le Vieux Port, Veere, 1898. Artist: Albert Baertsoen
Le Vieux Port, Veere, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 14, no 66 (London, 15th September 1898)

Wooden Breakwater on Beach at Low Tide at Sunrise, Domburg, North Sea, Zeeland, Netherlands

Wooden Breakwater on Beach at Low Tide, Domburg, North Sea, Zeeland, Netherlands

Bench by Dike and North Sea, Westkapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands

Bench on Dike with Sun by North Sea, Westkapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands

Wooden Breakwater on Sandy Beach at Low Tide, Domburg, North Sea, Zeeland, Netherlands

Wooden Breakwater on Sandy Beach at Low Tide at Sunrise, Domburg, North Sea, Zeeland, Netherlands

Moss Covered Wooden Breakwater on Sandy Beach at Low Tide, Domburg, North Sea, Zeeland, Netherlands

Dike Road and North Sea, Westkapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands

Noorderhoofd by North Sea, Westkapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands

Noorderhoofd and Barrier by North Sea, Westkapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands

Map Walcheren Claes Jansz Visscher 1586 / 1587-1652
Map, [Walcheren, Claes Jansz. Visscher (1586/1587-1652), Copperplate print

Portrait Johan Willem Parker Lord Saamslag Geersdijk
Portrait of Johan Willem Parker, Lord of Saamslag, Geersdijk, Wissekerke, Cats and Soelekerke, Burgomaster of Middelburg, Deputy of Walcheren in Zeeland, Cats and Soelekerke

Nehalennia altar Antiquities beach Walcheren
Nehalennia altar Antiquities found on the beach at Walcheren in 1647 (series title) Image about the Old Rarieteyes and the beach near Domburch inden Eylande van Walcheren

Birds eye view Popkensburg Castle View Sint Laurens
Birds eye view of Popkensburg Castle, View of Popkensburg Castle in Sint Laurens on Walcheren. In the middle the castle, around the gardens and orchards

View Soetendale country estate Soetendale title
View of the Soetendale country estate Soetendale (title on object), View of the Soetendale country estate, located between Grijps- and Serooskerke on Walcheren, in a birds eye view

Sir John Hope / Craig
SIR JOHN HOPE 4TH EARL OF HOPETOUN British military commander during the Napoleonic War Date: 1765 - 1823

View of Vlissingen, Walcheren, Zeeland, Netherlands
View of Vlissingen, main harbour on the former island of Walcheren, Zeeland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1905

Three girls in traditional costume, Zeeland, Netherlands
Three girls in traditional costume, Walcheren island, Zeeland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1910

Girl in traditional costume, Zeeland, Netherlands
Girl in traditional costume, Walcheren island, Zeeland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1910

Windmill with platform, Walcheren, Zeeland, Netherlands
Four local children in traditional costume, and a windmill with a platform, Walcheren island, Zeeland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1910

Model Village - Vlissingen, Netherlands
Vlissingen, The Netherlands - an amazing scale model of the former Island of Walcheren that replicates over 200 buildings, ships, trains, and windmills

The Netherlands - Veere - Scottish House
An elderly couple in the garden of a Scottish House in Veere, a city in the southwestern Netherlands, on Walcheren island in the province of Zeeland

Sir John Hope / Cardon
SIR JOHN HOPE 4TH EARL OF HOPETOUN British commander in the Peninsula War, the Walcheren Expedition and in France

Napoleonic / 1809 / Flushing
British forces under Lord Chatham attack the French garrison at Flushing during the Walcheren Expedition. Flushing is taken on 15 August 1809

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"Exploring the Historical Significance of Walcheren: From Bombardment to Artistic Depictions" Walcheren, a picturesque island located in the Netherlands, holds a rich history that encompasses various significant events and captivating artistic representations. One such event was the Bombardment of Flushing (Vlissingen) in August 1809, where British forces relentlessly attacked the French garrison stationed on this strategic island. General Sir Richard England, a distinguished army officer, played a pivotal role during this intense conflict. His leadership and tactical prowess ensured that the British forces successfully bombarded Flushing and weakened enemy defenses. The Wheel of Fortune, an exquisite oil painting from 1861 by an unknown artist, symbolizes the ever-changing fate experienced by those involved in conflicts like Walcheren. It serves as a reminder of how war can alter destinies and reshape lives. Evening at The Jetty in Vlissingen is beautifully captured in an enchanting lithograph dating back to 1898. This artwork transports us to a serene moment amidst turbulent times when peace momentarily graced Walcheren's shores. Artists throughout history have been captivated by Walcheren's tumultuous past. Richard Principal Leitch's stunning depiction of Flushing around 1880 showcases both its architectural beauty and resilience amid destruction caused by bombardments. Sir Richard Strachan's heroic efforts during these battles are immortalized through vivid descriptions such as "Kept Up For Several Hours A Tremendous Cannonade, " published in 1902. These accounts shed light on the immense courage displayed by individuals fighting for control over this strategically important island. Ewing Galloway's artwork from Holland during the 1930s offers glimpses into everyday life on Walcheren after years of conflict had subsided. It portrays scenes filled with tranquility and hints at hope for brighter days ahead. In addition to its historical significance, it also boasts cultural treasures like Middlesburgh Jack.