Coghill Collection

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Melvill and Coghill try to cut through Zulu lines

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

OUDS: The Tempest at Worcester College, 1949
A midsummer diversion in an Oxford garden: the Oxford University Drama Societys production of Shakespeares The Tempest in the grounds of Worcester College, 1949

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill try to escape with the Queen's Colours during the Battle of Isandlwana
3062116 Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill try to escape with the Queen's Colours during the Battle of Isandlwana, South Africa, 22 January 1879

Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours

Swiss Glacier, 1850s. Creator: John Joscelyn Coghill
Swiss Glacier, 1850s

Heidelberg, ca. 1855. Creator: John Joscelyn Coghill
Heidelberg, ca. 1855

Chillon, 1855. Creator: John Joscelyn Coghill
Chillon, 1855

View in Switzerland, 1850s. Creator: John Joscelyn Coghill
View in Switzerland, 1850s

The Castle of Chillon, 1855. Creator: John Joscelyn Coghill
The Castle of Chillon, 1855

Cherwell OX5 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cherwell OX5 3

Lieutenant Coghill, c1880. Nevill Josiah Aylmer Coghill, (1852-1879), Irish military officer. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Lieutenants Melvill And Coghill, 24Th Regiment, Dying To Save The Queens Colours At The Battle Of Isandlwana, During The Anglo-Zulu War, 1879

An incident at the Battle of Isandlwana (Isanhlwana). Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours. 22 January, 1879. Zulu War. After painting by CE Fripp

Memorial Stone at the Graves of Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill, the Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Memorial Stone At The Graves Of Lieutenants Melvill And Coghill, The Zulu War, Engraving 1879

The Zulu war. Sketches at Rorkes Drift by Lieutenant H C Ha
Graves of Lieutenant Coghill and Melville who died trying to secure the colours of the 24th Regiment and were awarded posthumous Victoria Crosses

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Lieutenant Coghill, a name that echoes through history and resonates with bravery and sacrifice. In the Zulu War of 1879, amidst the chaos of Rorke's Drift, Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill from the 24th Regiment valiantly gave their lives to protect the Queen's Colours. Their selfless act became an emblem of heroism. Fast forward to 1900, OUDS stages "The Tempest" at Worcester College, where Coghill's legacy continues to inspire generations. His story transcends time and artistry. But Lieutenant Coghill was more than just a war hero; he had a passion for capturing beauty in his artwork. From Swiss glaciers in the 1850s to picturesque views in Heidelberg and Chillon Castle, John Joscelyn Coghill painted scenes that transported viewers into serene landscapes. In one painting titled "Recovery of the Colours, " we witness another significant moment from the Zulu War as soldiers retrieve their lost pride from Buffalo River. It serves as a reminder that even in times of defeat, resilience prevails. Another artwork by Charles Edwin Fripp depicts an incident at the Battle of Isandlwana on January 22nd, 1879 – a haunting portrayal that immortalizes Lieutenant Coghill's courage amidst adversity. As we delve deeper into history, we discover Cherwell OX5-3 Map pinpointing locations relevant to Lieutenant Coghill's life journey. It unveils connections between his military service and personal experiences across different continents. Lieutenant Coghill remains etched in our collective memory as someone who embodied valor both on battlefields and canvas alike. His spirit lives on through tales told by historians and artists who continue to honor his extraordinary life.