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Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. Artist: Stephen ReidDickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. The Charles Dickens (1812-1870) centenary was celebrated in 1912, a committee was established to collect funds for the benefit of the descendants of the great writer
General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902. Sir Bindon Blood (1842-1940) British Army commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Southern Africa. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills SheldonLord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Koos de la Rey ambushed Methuens column at Tweebosch on on 7 March 1902, Lord Methuen was captured by the Boers
The Cock of the North: George, Fifth Duke of Gordon, c1812. Artist: George SandersThe Cock of the North: George, Fifth Duke of Gordon, c1812. From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]
A Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919). Creator: UnknownA Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919)
Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George RomneyLady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson as muse of portrait artist, George Romney. From " The Connoisseur Vol
Shobdon Court, Hereford - The Lord Bateman, 1910. Shobdon Court is a grade II listed building in Shobdon, Herefordshire, England
The Offensive on the Cambrai Front, November 1917, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe Offensive on the Cambrai Front, November 1917, (1919)
Byron as he appeared after his daily ride at Pisa and Genoa, 1911. George Gordon Byron (1788-1824) commonly known as Lord Byron, was an English poet and a leading figure in the Romantic movement
Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, (1919). Creator: UnknownAdmiral Sir John Jellicoe, (1919). Portrait of Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe (1859-1935), British First Sea Lord during the First World War
The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John CharltonThe Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Boers charged British positions at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 30 October 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
Delagoa Bay, 1902. Creator: Donald McCrackenDelagoa Bay, 1902. Maputo Bay formerly Delagoa Bay, an inlet of the Indian Ocean on the coast of Mozambique, a strategic position, in terms of trade, transport and labour links
Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Creators: Walter PagetBoers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Telegraph wires were cut and railways sabotaged by the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
Brigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902. Creator: Elliott & FryBrigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902
Professor Treitschke, (1919). Creator: UnknownProfessor Treitschke, (1919). Portrait of German historian and political writer Heinrich Gotthard von Treitschke (1834-1896)
The Capture of Givenchy, (1919). Creator: Fortunino MataniaThe Capture of Givenchy, (1919)
Winston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), (1919). Creator: Reginald HainesWinston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), (1919). Portrait of British politician Winston Churchill (1874-1965) who was First Lord of the Admiralty during the First World War
Landing of the British Troops at Salonika, (1919). Creator: UnknownLanding of the British Troops at Salonika, (1919)
General Bruce Hamilton, 1902. Creator: Russell & SonsGeneral Bruce Hamilton, 1902. Bruce Meade Hamilton (1857-1936) British Army General during the Second Boer War and World War I. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
General Babington, 1902. Creator: Charles KnightGeneral Babington, 1902
Church Square, Pretoria, 1902. Creator: Donald McCrackenChurch Square, Pretoria, 1902. Historic centre of the city of Pretoria, South Africa in 1954 had a statue of the Boer leader and president of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger, at its centre
The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901, 1902. Victorian Mounted Rifles under attack on their camp at Wilmansrust by Boers dressed in captured khaki uniforms and turned up hats
A Non-Combatant Hero - An Army Doctor at Work in the Firing Line, 1902. Creator: UnknownA Non-Combatant Hero - An Army Doctor at Work in the Firing Line, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co. London, 1902]
Cecil J. Rhodes at Groote Schuur. A Memory. 1902. Creator: UnknownCecil J. Rhodes at Groote Schuur. A Memory. 1902
Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Klippan was the last battle fought by the Greys in the Boer War, the British suffered many casualties
The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IIThe Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, under Boer attack on the full moon, 26 September 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
Bullock Waggon Crossing a Drift on the Umbelois River-Swaziland, 1902
Map to Illustrate the Mesopotamian Expedition, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son LtdMap to Illustrate the Mesopotamian Expedition, 1919. Showing the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, including the Turkish or Ottoman Empire, and parts of Russia, Persia and Egypt
The German Gunboat Panther, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe German Gunboat " Panther", (1919)
Map To Illustrate the Eastern Battle Fronts, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son LtdMap To Illustrate the Eastern Battle Fronts, 1919
Map of the Gallipoli Peninsula, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son LtdMap of the Gallipoli Peninsula, 1919. The Gallipoli peninsula in western Turkey saw heavy fighting during the First World War, 1914-1919, with many casualties on both sides
Map To Illustrate the Serbian Retreat, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son LtdMap To Illustrate the Serbian Retreat, 1919
A Dug-Out in What Was Once A Sylvan Wood, (1919). Creator: UnknownA Dug-Out in What Was Once A Sylvan Wood, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The desolation and havoc wrought on the face of the country by modern guns baffles description
Map To Illustrate The Campaign in Palestine, 1919. Creator: London Geographical InstituteMap To Illustrate The Campaign in Palestine, 1919
Map of Salonica Front, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son LtdMap of Salonica Front, 1919. Map showing parts of Serbia, Albania, Bulgaria and Greece during the First World War, 1914-1919
De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: UnknownDe Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902
No Surrender! The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902" No Surrender!" The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, from Boer attack on 26 September 1901
Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Allan StewartDefeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Searchlights, powered by mobile generators, were used to light up the railways against Boer attack at night
The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking their GunsThe Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking the Guns at the Point of the Bayonet, 1902. The Derbyshire Regiment recapture guns taken by Boers at high cost, 18 were killed and 70 wounded
Major-General Charles Knox, 1902. Creator: Elliott & FryMajor-General Charles Knox, 1902
A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Creator: Frank DaddA Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Trains were derailed and the lines were often damaged fom October 1900 - May 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
Crossing the Komati River, 1902. Creator: Donald McCrackenCrossing the Komati River, 1902. On November 7, 1900 the banks of the Komati were the site of a battle between the British Empire and the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
Major-General Sir H. H. Settle, 1902. Creator: Elliott & FryMajor-General Sir H. H. Settle, 1902. Settles Scouts were named after Colonel Sir H H Settle KCB DSO RE. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke
Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts after being addressed by Lord Kitchener, 1902
The Train Conveying the Remains of Mr. Rhodes Saluted by the Blockhouse Guards, 1902The Train Conveying the Remains of Mr. Rhodes Saluted by the Blockhouse Guards on its Way to the Matoppo Hills, 1902
Brilliant Defence by New Zealanders at Holspruit, February 25, 1902, 1902. CreatorBrilliant Defence by New Zealanders at Holspruit, February 25, 1902, 1902
A Dutch Village Near Edenburg, 1902. Creator: UnknownA Dutch Village Near Edenburg, 1902. Edenburg, a small sheep and cattle farming town about 80 kilometres south of Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa
The Blockhouse System, 1902. Creator: UnknownThe Blockhouse System, 1902
Major-General Arthur Paget, 1902. Creator: J Russell & SonsMajor-General Arthur Paget, 1902
Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. CreatorNight Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co
Types of the Russian Army, (1919). Creator: UnknownTypes of the Russian Army, (1919)
Types of the British Army, 1919. Creator: Richard SimkinTypes of the British Army, 1919
Royal Field Artillery Kite Balloons Were The Eyes of Our Guns in France, (1919)
Guarding the Flag, (1919). Creator: UnknownGuarding the Flag, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The two forward turrets of H.M.S. " Conqueror", showing the 13.5-inch guns, ten of which form her main armament
The Difficulties and Dangers of Red Cross Work, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe Difficulties and Dangers of Red Cross Work, (1919)
Central Europe and the Mediterranean, 1919. Creator: London Geographical InstituteCentral Europe and the Mediterranean, 1919. Showing naval dockyards, fortified coastal towns, and forts. From " The History of the Great European War: its causes and effects", Vol
Food for the Defenders of Liege, (1919). Creator: UnknownFood for the Defenders of Liege, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: Provision waggons arriving at the forts outside Liege, [Belgium]
Nietzsche, (1919). Creator: UnknownNietzsche, (1919)
Vise in the Hands of the Germans, (1919). Creator: UnknownVise in the Hands of the Germans, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: This Belgian town was the first to suffer from the " mailed fist"
Types of the Russian Cavalry, (1919). Creator: UnknownTypes of the Russian Cavalry, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The Russian cavalry have peculiar methods of attack like no other cavalry in the world
Lord Kitchener, c1910, (1919). Creator: Bassano LtdLord Kitchener, c1910, (1919). Portrait of British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916)
The Periscope in the Trenches, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe Periscope in the Trenches, (1919)
Legions of the War-Lord, (1919). Creator: UnknownLegions of the War-Lord, (1919). German soldiers during the First World War, 1914-1919: The infantry of the German army are reputed to possess good marching powers
General Putnik, c 1915, (1919). Creator: UnknownGeneral Putnik, c 1915, (1919). Portrait of Serbian soldier Radomir Putnik (1847-1917), Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian army in the Balkan Wars and in the First World War
General Sarrail, 1910s, (1919). Creator: UnknownGeneral Sarrail, 1910s, (1919). Portrait of French soldier Maurice Sarrail (1856-1929), Allied commander in Greece during World War I
The Terrible Retreat from Serbia, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe Terrible Retreat from Serbia, (1919)
The Fangs of the British Lion, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe " Fangs" of the British Lion, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The muzzles of the forward 12-inch guns of the battleship " Neptune", covered during coaling
A Street in Lille, (1919). Creator: UnknownA Street in Lille, (1919)
Map of the Belgian Frontier with Forts, 1919. Creator: UnknownMap of the Belgian Frontier with Forts, 1919. Map showing Belgium, Holland and parts of Germany and France during the First World War, 1914-1919. Fortified towns and principal railways are indicated
The Effect of British Shell Fire, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe Effect of British Shell Fire, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: " Our artillery destroyed a convoy of [German] motor transports on the road"
Types of the Italian Army, 1919. Creator: Richard SimkinTypes of the Italian Army, 1919. Soldiers serving in the First World War, 1914-1919: Infantry of the Line (review order and service dress), Bersaglieri, Artillery and Cavalry
General Mangan, (1919). Creator: UnknownGeneral Mangan, (1919). Portrait of French soldier Charles Emmanuel Marie Mangin (1866-1925): The heroic defender of Verdun
All That Remains of Sermaize, (1919). Creator: UnknownAll That Remains of Sermaize, (1919)
Krupp s, (1919). Creator: UnknownKrupp s, (1919). This famous cannon foundry, where most of the engines of war employed by the German nation are manufactured, is situated in Essen, a town in the Rhenish Prussian coalfields
Belgrade, (1919). Creator: UnknownBelgrade, (1919). In Servian, the name signifies " White Town"
Typical Group of the Servian Artillery, (1919). Creator: UnknownTypical Group of the Servian Artillery, (1919)
Potsdam, (1919). Creator: UnknownPotsdam, (1919). View of Potsdam in Germany, residence of the Prussian kings and the German Kaiser until 1918
Dragging the Guns to New Advance Positions, (1919). Creator: UnknownDragging the Guns to New Advance Positions, (1919)
A Belgian Outpost, (1919). Creator: UnknownA Belgian Outpost, (1919). Scene from the First World War: The aftermath of the Battle of Haelen [1914]
The British Expeditionary Force in Boulogne, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe British Expeditionary Force in Boulogne, (1919)
Map of Central Europe, Showing the Principal Theatre of War, 1919. Europe during the First World War, 1914-1919. From " The History of the Great European War: its causes and effects", Vol
An Attack Led By A Bombing Party, (1919). Creator: UnknownAn Attack Led By A Bombing Party, (1919)
The King of Roumania, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe King of Roumania, (1919). Portrait of King Ferdinand of Romania (1865-1927) reigned 1914-1927. From " The History of the Great European War: its causes and effects", Vol. VI, by W
On the Way to the Trenches, (1919). Creator: UnknownOn the Way to the Trenches, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: column of soldiers on their way to fight on the front line in Belgium or France