Exploits Collection

Scotland / Lanark
The fine town of Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland, showing its parish church and fine statue of Sir William Wallace, who lived here, the scene of many of his exploits. Date: 1960s

Propaganda / Bismarck
Bismarck exploits the power of the Reptile Press. Date: 1889

Victoria Cross: Lieuts T Melvill and N J A Coghill, at Isandhlwana, 1879 (colour litho)
6019810 Victoria Cross: Lieuts T Melvill and N J A Coghill, at Isandhlwana, 1879 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieuts T Melvill and N J A Coghill)

Medieval illumination: Edward the Black Prince
Chandos Herald manuscript: 4000 line French verse account of the exploits of Edward the Black Prince in the 100 years war

The Exploits of Elaine
Slide showing an advert for the film The Exploits of Elaine. Part of Box 366. The Exploits of Elaine is a film released in 1914

Beatty Book Cover
When Beatty kept the seas - Captain Frank H Shaws stirring patriotic adventure yarn is based on real-life naval exploits of the war

Exploits of the Spanish Army. 19th century (woodcut)
5669356 Exploits of the Spanish Army. 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The battle of Eruslan Lazarevich with Tsar Zmeisky. by an Unknown engraver. 1830s-1840s
5306123 The battle of Eruslan Lazarevich with Tsar Zmeisky. by an Unknown engraver. 1830s-1840s; (add.info.: The battle of Eruslan Lazarevich with Tsar Zmeisky. by an Unknown engraver. 1830s-1840s)

The Travels and Exploits of General Bonaparte in Various Countries. Napoleon Bonaparte (1760-1821)
543787 The Travels and Exploits of General Bonaparte in Various Countries. Napoleon Bonaparte (1760-1821). French popular coloured engraving.; (add.info.: France)

Thorpe Hall, Louth, Lincolnshire - built in 1584 for Sir John Bolle who was knighted for his military exploits during the Capture of Cadiz in 1596 - an event during the Anglo-Spanish War

Baron Munchausen, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109874 Baron Munchausen, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks; English

Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits (engraving)
3625475 Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits)

Victoria Cross: Midshipman (afterwards Rear-Admiral) C D Lucas, RN, at Bomarsund, 1854 (colour litho)
6019789 Victoria Cross: Midshipman (afterwards Rear-Admiral) C D Lucas, RN, at Bomarsund, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

The American dancers Marcya and Donald, 1930
The American dancers Marcya and Donald on tour in Europe, 1930 - they have been doing their acrobatic and adagio exploits at the Lido, Paris Date: 1930

Duguay-Trouin (1673-1736) recounting his naval exploits to Louis XIV
STC169703 Duguay-Trouin (1673-1736) recounting his naval exploits to Louis XIV, engraved by Madame de Cernel (1753-1834), 1789 (coloured engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

Victoria Cross: Private A H Hook, at Rorkes Drift, 1879 (colour litho)
6019806 Victoria Cross: Private A H Hook, at Rorkes Drift, 1879 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private A H Hook, at Rorkes Drift, 1879)

Victoria Cross: Mr R L Mangles, at Arrah, India, 1857 (colour litho)
6019800 Victoria Cross: Mr R L Mangles, at Arrah, India, 1857 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr R L Mangles, at Arrah, India, 1857)

Victoria Cross: Lieut H M Havelock (afterwards Lieut-Gen Sir H M Havelock-Allan), at Cawnpore, 1857 (colour litho)
6019798 Victoria Cross: Lieut H M Havelock (afterwards Lieut-Gen Sir H M Havelock-Allan), at Cawnpore, 1857 (colour litho) by English School

Victoria Cross: Lieut W A Kerr, at Kolapore, 1857 (colour litho)
6019796 Victoria Cross: Lieut W A Kerr, at Kolapore, 1857 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieut W A Kerr, at Kolapore, 1857)

Victoria Cross: Lieut (afterwards Capt) G F Day, CB, RN, near Genitchi, Crimea, 1855 (colour litho)
6019793 Victoria Cross: Lieut (afterwards Capt) G F Day, CB, RN, near Genitchi, Crimea, 1855 (colour litho) by English School

The valiant exploits of Sir Francis Drake, 1587 (engraving)
3629221 The valiant exploits of Sir Francis Drake, 1587 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The valiant exploits of Sir Francis Drake, 1587)

Professor Cyril, cycle and fancy diver (b / w photo)
3104266 Professor Cyril, cycle and fancy diver (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Cyril, cycle and fancy diver)

Frederick Giles cycle touring the world, Australia, 1911 (b / w photo)
3104274 Frederick Giles cycle touring the world, Australia, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Giles cycle touring the world)

Lieutenant Lydiard at the head of the boarders
LLM456453 Lieutenant Lydiard at the head of the boarders by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Lydiard at the head of the boarders)

Victoria Cross: Private T Edwards, at Tamai, Soudan, 1884 (colour litho)
6019819 Victoria Cross: Private T Edwards, at Tamai, Soudan, 1884 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private T Edwards, at Tamai, Soudan, 1884)

Victoria Cross: Capt (afterwards Gen Rt Hon Sir) R H Buller, at Inhlobane Mount, Zululand, 1879 (colour litho)
6019818 Victoria Cross: Capt (afterwards Gen Rt Hon Sir) R H Buller, at Inhlobane Mount, Zululand, 1879 (colour litho) by English School

Victoria Cross: The Blowing-up of the Cashmere Gate, Delhi, 1857 (colour litho)
6019799 Victoria Cross: The Blowing-up of the Cashmere Gate, Delhi, 1857 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blowing-up of the Cashmere Gate, Delhi)

Victoria Cross: The Blowing-up of the Magazine, Delhi, 1857 (colour litho)
6019795 Victoria Cross: The Blowing-up of the Magazine, Delhi, 1857 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blowing-up of the Magazine, Delhi, 1857)

Victoria Cross: Sergt-Major J Berryman, and Quartermaster J Farrell, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho)
6019790 Victoria Cross: Sergt-Major J Berryman, and Quartermaster J Farrell, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

The exploits of Hercules - the athletic Apollon at Reichshallen Theatre, Berlin (engraving)
609560 The exploits of Hercules - the athletic Apollon at Reichshallen Theatre, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victoria Cross: Piper G Findlater, at Dargai, India, 1897 (colour litho)
6019820 Victoria Cross: Piper G Findlater, at Dargai, India, 1897 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piper G Findlater, at Dargai, India, 1897)

Victoria Cross: Capt of the Foretop,s Mitchell, at the Gate Pah, New Zealand, 1864 (colour litho)
6019804 Victoria Cross: Capt of the Foretop,s Mitchell, at the Gate Pah, New Zealand, 1864 (colour litho) by English School

Victoria Cross: Privates Parkes, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho)
6019794 Victoria Cross: Privates Parkes, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Privates Parkes, at Balaclava, 1854)

Victoria Cross: Lieut and Adj (afterwards Maj-Gen) A T Moore, and Lieut Malcolmson, at Kooshab, Persia
6019792 Victoria Cross: Lieut and Adj (afterwards Maj-Gen) A T Moore, and Lieut Malcolmson, at Kooshab, Persia, 1857 (colour litho) by English School

Victoria Cross: Lieut R J Lindsay (afterwards Col Lord Wantage, KCB), at the Alma, 1854 (colour litho)
6019788 Victoria Cross: Lieut R J Lindsay (afterwards Col Lord Wantage, KCB), at the Alma, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

Victoria Cross: Corpl H C Beet, at Wakkerstroom,s Africa, 1900 (colour litho)
6019822 Victoria Cross: Corpl H C Beet, at Wakkerstroom,s Africa, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corpl H C Beet, at Wakkerstroom,s Africa)

Victoria Cross: Lieut the Hon F Hs Roberts, at Colenso, 1899 (colour litho)
6019817 Victoria Cross: Lieut the Hon F Hs Roberts, at Colenso, 1899 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieut the Hon F Hs Roberts, at Colenso, 1899)

Victoria Cross: Lieut Fs (now FM Rt Hon Earl) Roberts, at Khodagunge, India, 1858 (colour litho)
6019802 Victoria Cross: Lieut Fs (now FM Rt Hon Earl) Roberts, at Khodagunge, India, 1858 (colour litho) by English School

Victoria Cross: Lieut (afterwards Lieut-Col) A R Dunn, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho)
6019797 Victoria Cross: Lieut (afterwards Lieut-Col) A R Dunn, at Balaclava, 1854 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Feats of arms of a monkey (colour litho)
6001209 Feats of arms of a monkey (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feats of arms of a monkey)

Three Winners of the Victoria Cross (litho)
1628422 Three Winners of the Victoria Cross (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Winners of the Victoria Cross)

Kavanaghs journey, Relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny
Scenes from Thomas Henry Kavanaghs (1821-1882) perilous journey leading to the Relief of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross

Sinking of the Blucher in Great War Deeds, WW1
A dramatic incident in the Battle of Dogger Bank: the German armoured cruiser Blucher sinking and HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, standing in to save life

Great War Deeds, Illustrated London News
Special panorama supplement produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915 - Great War Deeds featuring heroic actions of the First World War depicted by a number of ILN artists including Richard

Spain (19th c. ). A la Memoria y Proezas de los
" Spain (19th c.). " A la Memoria y Proezas de los D. Quijotes de la Mancha" (To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha). Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid

Brigadier Gerard by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, based on the character in The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard (1896). First produced at the Imperial Theatre on 3rd March 1906

The exploit of Michael O Leary, V. C. of the Irish Guards
Capturing the position practically by himself: the exploit of Michael O Leary, V.C. of the Irish Guards in 1915. A deed of valour which probably saved a whole British company: Sergeant O Leary

Sir Edward Fenton
SIR EDWARD FENTON British naval commander, took part in the defeat of the Spanish Armada, also exploits of navigation. Date: ? - 1603

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"Unveiling the Exploits: From Scotland to Lanark, a Journey through History" Step into the world as we embark on a captivating journey that spans across time and continents. Our adventure begins in the picturesque landscapes of Scotland, where tales of bravery and valor echo through the ages. In Lanark, whispers of propaganda and Bismarck's cunning strategies come alive. The exploits of Elaine unravel before our eyes, her courage leaving an indelible mark on history. A Beatty book cover transports us to Thorpe Hall in Louth, Lincolnshire, where Kavanagh's extraordinary journey unfolds during the relief of Lucknow amidst the Indian Mutiny. The sinking of the Blucher during World War I reminds us of those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. General Alexandre Dumas emerges as a true hero, his legendary feat on Clausen Bridge immortalized in vibrant gouache hues. Baron Munchausen takes center stage with his larger-than-life adventures from Characters of Romance. Meanwhile, Cock-Lane Ghosts' exploits send shivers down our spines as we delve into eerie engravings capturing supernatural encounters. The Victoria Cross shines brightly upon Midshipman C. D Lucas at Bomarsund in 1854 - a testament to his unwavering bravery amidst chaos and conflict. And finally, we are transported to 1930s America where Marcya and Donald dance their way into hearts with their mesmerizing performances. Join us as we uncover these remarkable exploits that have shaped our world throughout history. Each story is a testament to human resilience and determination against all odds - reminding us that heroes can be found in every corner if only we dare to look closely enough.