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Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards, 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry, Halifax, 1884 (oil on canvas)
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Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards, 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry, Halifax, 1884 (oil on canvas)
5929049 Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards, 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry, Halifax, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Oakes, John Wright (1820-87); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Grove Edwards, 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry (The Prince of Waless Own) at the head of his regiment marching into Crown Street, Halifax, 1884.
Oil on canvas by John Wright Oakes (1820-1887), 1887.
Charles Grove Edwards (1843-1904) succeeded his father as Honorary Colonel of the 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry (The Prince of Waless Own) in 1890. Sir Henry Edwards Bt (1812-1886) had been Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant of the regiment from 1863 and its Honorary Colonel from 1884, while his brother, nephew and all four sons served in the regiment.
Sir Henry, probably the largest landowner in the district, was one of the mill owners who were responsible for re-raising the regiment in Halifax in 1843. He was also a local magistrate, the first Tory Member of Parliament for Halifax (1847-1852), MP for Beverley (1857-1869), and Deputy-Lieutenant of the West Riding.
The Prince of Waless Own 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry was first raised in 1798. It was disbanded in 1802 but subsequently re-raised and disbanded a number of times in the early nineteenth century. In 1843 it was re-raised for the last time, following violent demonstrations by the Chartists and the Plug Riots of 1842, which gave powerful local cotton-mill owners cause to seek protection. During a period of serious economic depression, the Plug Riots began as a strike in the mills to protest at the imposition of wage cuts but soon spread to involve nearly half a million workers throughout Britain.
The 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry, the Blue Jackets, was regarded as one of the three most efficient regiments of yeomanry cavalry in the country. Nevertheless, it was disbanded in March 1894.); © National Army Museum
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The captivating print titled "Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards, 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry, Halifax, 1884" transports us back to a significant moment in history. Painted by John Wright Oakes in 1887, this oil on canvas masterpiece captures Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Grove Edwards leading his regiment into Crown Street, Halifax. Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards was an esteemed figure who succeeded his father as Honorary Colonel of the 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry (The Prince of Waless Own) in 1890. The regiment held great importance during its time and played a crucial role in maintaining peace and order amidst social unrest. This painting not only showcases the military prowess of Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards but also highlights the influence and power wielded by Sir Henry Edwards Bt. As one of the largest landowners in the district and a prominent mill owner, Sir Henry was instrumental in re-raising the regiment after violent demonstrations shook Halifax in 1843. The Blue Jackets, as they were known, were considered one of the most efficient regiments of yeomanry cavalry nationwide. However, despite their reputation for excellence, economic depression led to their disbandment in March 1894. Through this remarkable artwork preserved at the National Army Museum London, we are reminded of both historical events that shaped our society and individuals like Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Grove Edwards who dedicated themselves to serving their country with honor and valor.
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