Charles Town Collection

Bunker Hill battle, 1775
Battle of Bunker Hill at the outset of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Trumbull

Battle of Bunker Hill: oil on canvas, 1898, by Howard Pyle
PYLE: BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL. Battle of Bunker Hill: oil on canvas, 1898, by Howard Pyle

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British army marching in formation up Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill, American Revolution, 1775 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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William Prescott in command of American Minutemen defending Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

Booth Hall Infirmary, Manchester
Aerial view of Booth Hall Infirmary, Charlestown Road, Blackley, Manchester. Booth Hall was built in 1908 as an infirmary for the Prestwich Union but

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A macro portrait of a young Rhodesian Ridgeback male dog. Desaturated in all areas except for his beautifully rich brown eye

Bunker Hill Memorial, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

View of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775 (colour litho)
PNP332814 View of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775 (colour litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British victory)

English Landscape, with Shorthorned Cattle, late 18th-early 19th century, (1930). Woman driving cattle with a stick. From " The Connoisseur", Volume 86, edited by C. Reginald Grundy

Colonel William Prescott in the redoubt on Breeds Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Colonel William Prescott in the redoubt on Breeds Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Line engraving, 19th century

Boston and vicinity in 1775
Map of Boston, Charlestown, and vicinity, June 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Bunker Hill, American Revolution
Americans shooting at the advancing British from the redoubt on Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The attack on Bunker Hill and the burning of Charlestown, June 17, 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. After a contemporary work by George Henry Millar

View of Boston during the American Revolutionary War. North End with Old North (Christ)
BOSTON, 1770s. View of Boston during the American Revolutionary War. North End with Old North (Christ) Church is at left and Charlestown is seen in the background. Wood engraving, 19th century

Building the redoubts on Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. American engraving, 19th century
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Building the redoubts on Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. American engraving, 19th century

The Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. At left is the mortally wounded Joseph Warren; at right are the American Lt
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. The Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. At left is the mortally wounded Joseph Warren; at right are the American Lt. Thomas Grosvenor and his servant Peter Salem

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Colonists fortifying Breeds Hill the night before the Battle of Bunker Hill, at the outset of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Bunker Hill defended by American minutemen, 1775
Prescott on the redoubt in defense of Breeds Hill, Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Minutemen at the Battle of Bunker Hill at the outbreak of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

CHARLES TOWN COURTHOUSE. Courthouse in Charles Town, West Virginia. Initially built in 1801 with further work done in 1860 and 1867. Undated photograph

Entrance to Booth Hall Infirmary, Lancashire
Entrance gates of Booth Hall Infirmary, Charlestown Road, Blackley, Manchester. Booth Hall was built in 1908 as an infirmary for the Prestwich Union but

Engraved map of Charlestown (now part of Boston), Massachusetts, marking rebels redoubts and works, 28 November 1775
CHARLESTOWN, 1775. Engraved map of Charlestown (now part of Boston), Massachusetts, marking rebels redoubts and works, 28 November 1775

Burning of Charlestown and Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Colored English line engraving, c1785
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Burning of Charlestown and Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Colored English line engraving, c1785

American revolutionary soldier. Statue of Prescott by William Wetmore Story, erected at Charlestown, Massachusetts
WILLIAM PRESCOTT (1726-1795). American revolutionary soldier. Statue of Prescott by William Wetmore Story, erected at Charlestown, Massachusetts, in 1881. Contemporary wood engraving

View of Charlestown in ruins, Bunker Hill, Noodles Island, North End and New Boston
BOSTON: CHARLESTOWN, 1776. View of Charlestown in ruins, Bunker Hill, Noodles Island, North End and New Boston. Drawing by Archibald Robertson, 7 March 1776

View of Boston from the heights of Charlestown. Drawing, 4 January 1776, during the American siege of British-held
BOSTON, 1776. View of Boston from the heights of Charlestown. Drawing, 4 January 1776, during the American siege of British-held Boston, Massachusetts

View of Charlestown Peninsula and Bunker Hill across the Charles River from Copse Hill Battery, Boston
BOSTON HARBOR, 1778. View of Charlestown Peninsula and Bunker Hill across the Charles River from Copse Hill Battery, Boston. English or loyalist drawing, 25 November 1778

The Battle of Bunker Hill, at Charlestown, Massachusetts, 17 June 1775. Line engraving, 19th century
BUNKER HILL, 1775. The Battle of Bunker Hill, at Charlestown, Massachusetts, 17 June 1775. Line engraving, 19th century

Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL. Broadside, printed in Providence, Rhode Island, reporting on the Battle of Bunker Hill at Charlestown, Massachusetts, 17 June 1775

BOSTON HARBOR, c1770. Engraved certificate for an enlisted matross (gunners mate) at his Majestys North Battery in Boston Harbor. Christ Church is on the left and Charlestown across the water

CHARLESTOWN: MAP, 1776. Engraved English map of Boston, Charlestown and environs, marking rebel works, 1776

MAP: BOSTON, 1865. A map of Boston, Massachusetts, and adjacent cities, 1865, by George W. Colton

BOSTON: CHARLES RIVER, 1789. View of the Charles River Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts (with Charlestown in the background), which was 1

MASSACHUSETTS TOWN, 1854. The town of Charlestown, Massachussets, as seen from Somerville. Wood engraving, American, 1854

BOSTON: CHARLES RIVER. The Charles River Bridge (with Charlestown in the background), which was 1, 503 feet long and 43 feet wide when completed and opened to the public on 17 June 1786

WOUNDED JOHN BROWN, 1859. The wounded John Brown in prison after his unsuccessful raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859. Contemporary American wood engraving

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. The guard room with the wounded prisoners, members of John Browns raiding party at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859. Contemporary wood engraving

JOHN BROWN TRIAL, 1859. John Brown (with beard, foreground), American abolitionist, with the survivors of his band at their arraignment at Magistrates Court, Charlestown, Virginia, 25 October 1859

BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. The Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775, with Boston at right and Charlestown afire at center. Line engraving, English, 1776

LAST WHIPPING POST. The last whipping post in Massachusetts, which stood in the Charlestown prison. Wood engraving after a photograph, 1874

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Map of the Battle of Bunker Hill, drawn from a British map. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Lafayette revisiting Boston, 1824
Lafayette laying the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill Monument during his visit to Boston, 1824. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen bringing gunpowder to use in the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Howard Pyle

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British assault on the American position atop Breeds Hill, Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Battle of Bunker Hill viewed by Boston citizens on rooftops. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Statue of Colonel William Prescott, Bunker Hill, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

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"Charles Town: A Historic Battlefield and Memorial in the Heart of Boston" Step back in time to the Battle of Bunker Hill, a pivotal moment in American history. Howard Pyle's captivating oil on canvas painting from 1898 brings this iconic battle to life, showcasing the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom. In 1775, amidst the turmoil of revolution, Bunker Hill became a battleground that forever changed the course of America. EVRV2A-00182 and EVRV2A-00163 capture poignant moments from this historic clash between British forces and American patriots. The Booth Hall Infirmary in Manchester stands as a symbol of compassion and healing during times of war. Just as brave soldiers were cared for there, so too were wounded fighters tended to after the fierce fighting at Bunker Hill. Today, visitors can pay their respects at the solemn Bunker Hill Memorial located in Charlestown, Boston. This towering monument serves as a reminder of those who gave their lives for liberty during that fateful day in June 1775. The wood engraving depicting Major John Pitcairn's death showcases both triumph and tragedy within one image, and is a testament to the courage displayed by both sides during this intense conflict. Take a glimpse into history with "View of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill. " This vivid lithograph transports us back to that fateful day when smoke filled the air and musket fire echoed through narrow streets. Amidst all these historical depictions lies an English landscape painting featuring Shorthorned Cattle—a serene contrast to the chaos unfolding across Charles Town during this tumultuous period. Boston itself was forever transformed by events like these—the city we know today has its roots firmly planted in its revolutionary past. The map titled "Boston and vicinity in 1775" offers insight into what life was like before independence was won.