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Heroic Collection (page 7)

Background imageHeroic Collection: Russia. Moscow. 1856. Ceremony to welcome the participants i

Russia. Moscow. 1856. Ceremony to welcome the participants in the siege of Sevastopol defense, during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Lithography by Vasili Fedorovich (George Wilhelm) Timm (1820-1895)

Background imageHeroic Collection: Battle of Sinop, 1853. Part of the Crimean War. Turkey

Battle of Sinop, 1853. Part of the Crimean War. Turkey
Battle of Sinop, 1853. Part of the Crimean War (1853-1856), which was a confrontation between the Russian Empire and the alliance of Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Piedmont

Background imageHeroic Collection: Ukraine. Sevastopol. The Museum of Heroic Defense and Libera

Ukraine. Sevastopol. The Museum of Heroic Defense and Liberation of Sevastopol. Bust of Admiral Vladimir Ivanovich Istomin (1809-1855) outside the museum. Crimean Peninsula

Background imageHeroic Collection: Monument to the Defense of Sevastopol in the Second World Wa

Monument to the Defense of Sevastopol in the Second World Wa
Ukraine. Sevastopol. Monument to the Defense of Sevastopol in the Second World War. 1941-1942

Background imageHeroic Collection: Statue of Kusunoki Masashige outside Tokyos Imperial Palace

Statue of Kusunoki Masashige outside Tokyos Imperial Palace
Statue of Kusunoki Masashige (a 14th-century samurai who fought for Emperor Go-Daigo) outside Tokyos Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHeroic Collection: The First Prince of Wales

The First Prince of Wales (later Edward II), son of King Edward I. Seen here as a baby in his fathers arms. 1284

Background imageHeroic Collection: Advertisement, Players Navy Cut tobacco

Advertisement, Players Navy Cut tobacco
Advertisement for Players Navy Cut tobacco and cigarettes, showing sailor on the deck of a ship, smoking a pipe -- Leading The Way. 20th century

Background imageHeroic Collection: Perrys Victory, centennial celebration, Lake Erie, USA

Perrys Victory, centennial celebration, Lake Erie, USA
Commemorative card for the centennial celebration of Perrys Victory in 1813, when the American Commodore Perrys efforts helped gain control of Lake Erie from the British. Date: 1913

Background imageHeroic Collection: Inauguration of Marats Bust, Paris, France

Inauguration of Marats Bust, Paris, France
Inauguration of Marats Bust, Place de la Reunion (now Place du Carrousel) Paris, towards the end of the French Revolution

Background imageHeroic Collection: Horatio Nelson Testimonial

Horatio Nelson Testimonial -- the building of Nelsons column in Trafalgar Square to commemorate Nelson and his achievements. circa 1840s

Background imageHeroic Collection: Caricature of E A Trickett, world champion oarsman

Caricature of E A Trickett, world champion oarsman. 1880

Background imageHeroic Collection: Rene Vidart, early aviator

Rene Vidart, early aviator
Rene Vidart (1890-1928), early French aviator and pioneer who later served as a pilot in WW1. 1911

Background imageHeroic Collection: Lieutenant De Malherbe, early aviator

Lieutenant De Malherbe, early aviator
Lieutenant De Malherbe, early French aviator and pioneer. 1911

Background imageHeroic Collection: Jules Vedrines, early aviator

Jules Vedrines, early aviator
Jules Charles Toussaint Vedrines (1881-1919), early French aviator and pioneer who won the Paris to Madrid air race in May 1911 flying a Morane-Borel monoplane. 1911

Background imageHeroic Collection: Captain Georges Bellenger, early aviator

Captain Georges Bellenger, early aviator
Captain Georges Bellenger (1878-1977), early aviator and pioneer who flew a Bleriot plane in 1911, and during WW1 served with the French 6th Army as an aviation officer. 1911

Background imageHeroic Collection: D annunzio at Age 25

D annunzio at Age 25
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer at age 25, when he had yet to cast himself in the heroic mould. Date: 1863 - 1938

Background imageHeroic Collection: D annunzio at War

D annunzio at War
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer, striking a heroic pose during World War One at Veliki, conquered by the Lupi di Toscana (Wolves of Tuscany) 2 November 1916. Date: 1863 - 1938

Background imageHeroic Collection: D annunzio at Age 16

D annunzio at Age 16
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer at age 16 before he attained the heroic stature of his later years. Date: 1863 - 1938

Background imageHeroic Collection: Oliver Cromwell (Statue)

Oliver Cromwell (Statue)
OLIVER CROMWELL in heroic pose... Date: 1599 - 1658

Background imageHeroic Collection: Merveilleuse Greqcque

Merveilleuse Greqcque
Though some merveilleuses carry freedom to excess, others adopt a simpler, Grecian style in admiration of the heroic age which inspires the idealistic revolutionaries Date: 1794

Background imageHeroic Collection: Lewis Waller as Henry V

Lewis Waller as Henry V
Lewis Waller (1860 1915), English actor and theatre manager, in the role of Henry V Date: circa 1904

Background imageHeroic Collection: St Longinus / Martyr / 1696

St Longinus / Martyr / 1696
Saint Longinus the Martyr Date: -

Background imageHeroic Collection: Cartoon, Old man at the cinema, WW1

Cartoon, Old man at the cinema, WW1
Cartoon, Old man at the cinema, watching a heroic war film. He turns round to the soldiers seated behind him, saying that they too have the chance to take part in such glorious scenes. 1917

Background imageHeroic Collection: Kitchener / Punch / J Bull

Kitchener / Punch / J Bull
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER 1ST EARL KITCHENER Reassured by John Bull that all decent British people are behind him as the First World War proceeds Date: 1850 - 1916

Background imageHeroic Collection: Disraeli / Glasgow News

Disraeli / Glasgow News
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield Conservative MP and Prime Minister Date: 1804 - 1881

Background imageHeroic Collection: Robert Burns / Cook

Robert Burns / Cook
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poet: his statue, sculpted by John Flaxman Date: 1759 - 1796

Background imageHeroic Collection: Heroic act WWI

Heroic act WWI
Sergeant Robert Downie accounts for several of the enemy, and captures a machine- gun

Background imageHeroic Collection: Demon King repelled by knight

Demon King repelled by knight
An armed knight protects his beloved from the evil clutches of the Demon King. Date: circa 1820

Background imageHeroic Collection: Portraits of campaigners for womens rights

Portraits of campaigners for womens rights
Portraits of various campaigners for womens rights, who led a Suffragist Procession on 13 June 1908 from the Embankment to the Albert Hall: Charlotte Despard (Leader of the Womens Freedom League)

Background imageHeroic Collection: Silverwhite and a sea troll

Silverwhite and a sea troll
Silverwhite confronts a sea troll. Date: 1895

Background imageHeroic Collection: Defence of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina

Defence of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina
The defence of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, and the heroism of Sergeant Jasper. Date: circa 1813

Background imageHeroic Collection: Frontispiece, Legends of Origins

Frontispiece, Legends of Origins -- The Knight of the Swan. Date: published circa 1870s

Background imageHeroic Collection: Sailor / Britannia Pride

Sailor / Britannia Pride
A typically heroic-looking British sailor. Date: circa 1850

Background imageHeroic Collection: ALMA

ALMA
Heroic Advance of the Guards at the Battle of Alma Date: 20 September 1854

Background imageHeroic Collection: Cartoon, Ten centuries have passed, WW1

Cartoon, Ten centuries have passed, WW1
Cartoon, Ten centuries have passed. An allegorical female representing the medieval period holds the famous sword named Durandal (or Durendal), from the time of Charlemagne

Background imageHeroic Collection: Memorial to Sir Francis Drake, Plymouth Hoe, Devon

Memorial to Sir Francis Drake, Plymouth Hoe, Devon
Memorial to Sir Francis Drake at Plymouth Hoe, Devon, on the site of the original bowling green where he is said to have heard about the approach of the Spanish Armada. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageHeroic Collection: Duncan Place, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Duncan Place, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Duncan Place, at the foot of Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, USA. The statue is of Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes (1809-1877)

Background imageHeroic Collection: Four bullfighters, Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Mexico

Four bullfighters, Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Mexico
Four bullfighters in the ring at Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Mexico, looking impressive in their ornate costumes. Date: 1915

Background imageHeroic Collection: Honouring Eielson, Hatton, North Dakota, USA

Honouring Eielson, Hatton, North Dakota, USA
Honouring Carl Benjamin (Ben) Eielson (1897-1929), aviator, bush pilot and explorer. He died in Siberia on 9 November 1929 while attempting to evacuate furs and personnel from the Nanuk

Background imageHeroic Collection: Cartoon, British Tars, towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour

Cartoon, British Tars, towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour; the Broadbottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, by James Gillray

Background imageHeroic Collection: Michael O Leary, Irish Guards, in Great War Deeds, WW1

Michael O Leary, Irish Guards, in Great War Deeds, WW1
Lance-Corporal Michael O Leary of the Irish Guards, practically capturing the enemys position by himself and saving a British company by charging barricades

Background imageHeroic Collection: Royal Naval Air Service in Great War Deeds, WW1

Royal Naval Air Service in Great War Deeds, WW1
Flight Commander Hewlett of the Royal Naval Air Service (before the RAF was formed) almost colliding with a mast of a German warship during the air raid on Cuxhaven on Christmas Day 1914

Background imageHeroic Collection: Men of the Australian Navy in Great War Deeds, WW1

Men of the Australian Navy in Great War Deeds, WW1
Men of the Australian Navy, on board the HMAS Sydney, cheering and crying as the defeated and sinking German cruiser Emden turned to run ashore

Background imageHeroic Collection: Territorial Corps in Great War Deeds, WW1

Territorial Corps in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Territorial Corps of the British Army giving a glorious lead and example to all those fighting in France -- the London Scottish making an epoch in British military history

Background imageHeroic Collection: Naval Division in Great War Deeds, WW1

Naval Division in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Royal Marine and Naval Brigades (Naval Division) of the British Royal Navy being guided by Colonel Seely in a car, leaving Antwerp after their gallant defence

Background imageHeroic Collection: Royal West Kents in Great War Deeds, WW1

Royal West Kents in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Queens Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) gallantly holding a road on the Western Front at a critical time. Reproduction of a painting by A C Michael in Great War Deeds

Background imageHeroic Collection: Ninth Lancers in Great War Deeds, WW1

Ninth Lancers in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Ninth (Queens Royal) Lancers charging to recapture British guns temporarily in the hands of the Germans, a deed that won the Victoria Cross for Captain F O Grenfell

Background imageHeroic Collection: Title page of Great War Deeds, Illustrated London News

Title page of Great War Deeds, Illustrated London News
Title page of Great War Deeds, a special panorama supplement produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, featuring heroic actions of the First World War. Date: 1915



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