Coomassie Collection

The Ashantee War: how I Took Coomassie: 1
THE ASHANTEE WAR: HOW I TOOK COOMASSIE: 1. I land in great force; the main body of the enemy has apparently yet to be encountered. 2. Heavy marching order (for the Fantee bearers). 3

Burning of Kumasi, February 1874, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1874

The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi, February 4, 1874, (1901). General Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833-1914) led the British campaign against the forces of Kofi Karikari

Ashanti Expedition, Prince Henry of Battenbergs Last Breakfast, in Staff Officers Mess-Room, Cape Coast Castle
1605029 Ashanti Expedition, Prince Henry of Battenbergs Last Breakfast, in Staff Officers Mess-Room, Cape Coast Castle, before marching for Coomassie (litho) by Begg

A Palaver in Ashantee, Interview between King Quaco Duah, of Coomassie, and the British Commissioner (engraving)
1045129 A Palaver in Ashantee, Interview between King Quaco Duah, of Coomassie, and the British Commissioner (engraving) by Symons

Occupation of Coomassie, 1873-1874 (gravure)
959895 Occupation of Coomassie, 1873-1874 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Occupation of Coomassie (Kumasi), Third Anglo-Ashanti War, 1873-1874

British Expedition to Coomassie, Houssas, under Captain Cramer and Captain Irvine
1100328 British Expedition to Coomassie, Houssas, under Captain Cramer and Captain Irvine, conveying the Ultimatum to the Ashantees (b/w photo) by English photographer

The Ashantee War, Convoy of Sick and Wounded crossing a River on the Road to Coomassie (engraving)
1105597 The Ashantee War, Convoy of Sick and Wounded crossing a River on the Road to Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

On the Road to Kumasi, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1873

The Ashanti Expedition (litho)
1605098 The Ashanti Expedition (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 February 1896)

The Ashanti Expedition, an Alarm at Ejuvassi, on the Way to Coomassie, Houssas turn out to repel a Supposed Attack
1605088 The Ashanti Expedition, an Alarm at Ejuvassi, on the Way to Coomassie, Houssas turn out to repel a Supposed Attack (litho) by Holland Tringham

The King of Ashantees Palace at Coomassie, viewed from the East (engraving)
1105652 The King of Ashantees Palace at Coomassie, viewed from the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Ashantees Palace at Coomassie)

The Ashantee War, advancing on Coomassie (engraving)
1105596 The Ashantee War, advancing on Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, advancing on Coomassie)

King Kwoffis Palace, Coomassie, February 1874 (engraving)
967272 King Kwoffis Palace, Coomassie, February 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Kwoffis Palace, Coomassie, February 1874)

The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1059332 The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington)

The Ashanti Expedition, Occupation of Coomassie by the British Troops, 17 January 1896 (litho)
1605539 The Ashanti Expedition, Occupation of Coomassie by the British Troops, 17 January 1896 (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ashanti Expedition, Entry of the Governor into Cape Coast on his Return from Coomassie (engraving)
1605198 The Ashanti Expedition, Entry of the Governor into Cape Coast on his Return from Coomassie (engraving) by English School

The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast (b / w photo)
1604948 The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast)

King Koffees Palace at Coomassie, Ashantee (engraving)
671174 King Koffees Palace at Coomassie, Ashantee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Koffees Palace at Coomassie, Ashantee)

Sketches from the "Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine"(engraving)
1622771 Sketches from the " Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine" (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coomassie (engraving)
965274 Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coomassie. Illustration for Conquests of the Cross)

British Naval and Military Medals (engraving)
1047354 British Naval and Military Medals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Naval and Military Medals)

The Ashantee War, the Naval Brigade clearing the Streets of Coomassie (engraving)
1105582 The Ashantee War, the Naval Brigade clearing the Streets of Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Ashantee War, cutting and making a Road to Coomassie (engraving)
1105564 The Ashantee War, cutting and making a Road to Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Ashantee War, Trophies from Coomassie (engraving)
1058506 The Ashantee War, Trophies from Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, Trophies from Coomassie)

Fighting a road through the forest on the way to Coomassie
3082825 Fighting a road through the forest on the way to Coomassie, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Paget

The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast (b / w photo)
1100511 The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast)

British Expedition to Coomassie (b / w photo)
1100356 British Expedition to Coomassie (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Expedition to Coomassie)

The Ashantee War, the Market-Place at Coomassie (engraving)
1620989 The Ashantee War, the Market-Place at Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, the Market-Place at Coomassie)

Scenes in Ashanti after the Occupation of Coomassie by the British Troops (litho)
1605174 Scenes in Ashanti after the Occupation of Coomassie by the British Troops (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ashanti Expedition, with the Special Service Corps on the Way to Coomassie (litho)
1605090 The Ashanti Expedition, with the Special Service Corps on the Way to Coomassie (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition)

Making a Road to Coomassie (engraving)
1589479 Making a Road to Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making a Road to Coomassie. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1874)

King Coffees Palace, Coomassie (engraving)
965272 King Coffees Palace, Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Coffees Palace, Coomassie)

The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes in the Country (litho)
1100456 The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes in the Country (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes in the Country)

Sketches on the Gold Coast (litho)
1100451 Sketches on the Gold Coast (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Gold Coast)

Convoy of Sick and Wounded crossing the River on the Road from Coomassie (engraving)
1589489 Convoy of Sick and Wounded crossing the River on the Road from Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mission to the Ashantee Kingdom (engraving)
1595880 The Mission to the Ashantee Kingdom (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mission to the Ashantee Kingdom)

British Residency at Coomassie (litho)
1605391 British Residency at Coomassie (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Residency at Coomassie)

The Ashantee War, on the March to Coomassie (engraving)
1058441 The Ashantee War, on the March to Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, on the March to Coomassie)

The Ashantee War, How I took Coomassie (engraving)
1049095 The Ashantee War, How I took Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War, How I took Coomassie, an Officers Dream)

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061181 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Coomassie (engraving)
1105801 Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Coomassie)

The Burning of Coomassie (engraving)
1105804 The Burning of Coomassie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of Coomassie)

The Return from Coomassie, crossing a River (engraving)
1105584 The Return from Coomassie, crossing a River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return from Coomassie, crossing a River)

Burning of Coomassie, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

View of Coomassie, c1880. Artist: W. P
View of Coomassie, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

On the March to Kumassi: A Halt for Dinner, 1902. The Anglo-Ashanti Wars (1824 -1901) Ghana. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

The Prince of Wales planting a tree at the Kumasi Church College, Ghana, 1926. On the death of his father, King George V, in January 1936, Prince Edward (1894-1972) was proclaimed King Edward VIII

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"Coomassie: A Tale of Triumph and Conflict in the Ashantee War" The name Coomassie echoes with the resounding clash of swords and the indomitable spirit of warriors, and is a place that witnessed both victory and devastation, forever etched in history's annals. In 1874, during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition, Kumasi, also known as Coomassie, was engulfed in flames. The Burning of Kumasi sent shockwaves through the land as Sir Garnet Wolseley led his troops into this ancient city on February 4th. This momentous event would be immortalized in an engraving titled "The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi. " Sketches from Coomassie reveal glimpses of its vibrant life before conflict tore through its streets. These engravings capture scenes brimming with culture and tradition - a testament to the resilience of its people. As Prince Henry of Battenberg enjoyed his Last Breakfast with staff officers at Cape Coast Castle before marching towards Coomassie, hope mingled with trepidation. The lithograph depicting this poignant moment serves as a reminder that war demands sacrifice from all involved. "The March to Coomassie" showcases soldiers trudging forward amidst dense jungles and unforgiving terrain. Their determination shines through their weary eyes as they push onwards towards their ultimate goal - victory. Amidst bloodshed and chaos, moments for diplomacy emerged. An engraving titled "A Palaver in Ashantee" depicts an intense meeting between King Quaco Duah and British Commissioner - a crucial exchange that shaped future relations between nations. Finally, after much struggle and sacrifice came triumph - "Occupation of Coomassie. " This gravure captures the victorious British forces standing tall within these conquered walls; it symbolizes the end of a chapter in history and the dawn of a new era.