Lieutenant Colonel Williams Collection

Gibraltar, 1857. Artist: H Winkles
Gibraltar, 1857. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume IV: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams, Published by The London Printing and Publishing Company (1857)

Passage of the Ingour by Omar Pasha (1806-1871), 1854 (1857). Artist: T Sherratt
Passage of the Ingour by Omar Pasha (1806-1871), 1854 (1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume IV: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

The attack on Bomarsund, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Artist: W Hulland
The attack on Bomarsund, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume IV: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

The Battle of Citate, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Artist: W Hulland
The Battle of Citate, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). The Turks defeated the Russians at the Battle of Citate. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume IV: Russia and Turkey

The battlefield of the Alma, night after the battle, 1854 (1857). Artist: DJ Pound
The battlefield of the Alma, night after the battle, 1854 (1857). The Battle of the Alma (September 20, 1854), which is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War

The explosion of the Imperial Mole during the bombardment of Odessa, Ukraine, 1854 (1857). Artist: George Greatbatch
The explosion of the Imperial Mole during the bombardment of Odessa, Ukraine, by the English and French, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). From a sketch by an officer during the action

The fleet in the Baltic, under the command of Sir Charles Napier, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
The fleet in the Baltic, under the command of Sir Charles Napier, 1857. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) taking leave of the Fusilier Guards, London, 1857. Artist: T Sherratt
Queen Victoria (1819-1901), taking leave of the Fusilier Guards prior to their departure to the east, London, 1857. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II: Russia and Turkey

Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey, 1857. Artist: H Bibby
Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey, 1857. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

The departure of the Grenadier Guards, Trafalgar Square, London, 1854 (1857). Artist: DJ Pound
The departure of the Grenadier Guards on their way to the east, Trafalgar Square, London, 1854 (1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II: Russia and Turkey

Sebastopol, Ukraine, 1857. Artist: H Bibby
Sebastopol, Ukraine, 1857. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams, Published by The London Printing and Publishing Company (1857)

Baron Jacques Felix Emmanuel Hamelin (1768-1839), 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Baron Jacques Felix Emmanuel Hamelin (1768-1839), 1857. Hamelin was a rear admiral of the French navy and later a Baron. He commanded numerous naval expeditions

Admiral Thomas Dundas (d1841), British naval officer of the Napoleonic Wars, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Admiral Thomas Dundas (d1841), British naval officer of the Napoleonic Wars, 1857. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

The bombardment of Odessa, Ukraine, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Artist: George Greatbatch
The bombardment of Odessa, Ukraine, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). The boats of the fleet going to the French steamer Vauban

The gallant affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 1854 (1857). Artist: H Bibby
The gallant affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 1854 (1857). Cutting out a Russian barque from under the batteries of Eckness, HMS Arrogant, anchored off the batteries, kept up a furious cannonade

Armand-Jacques Leroy de Saint-Arnaud (1801-1854), 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Armand-Jacques Leroy de Saint-Arnaud (1801-1854), 1857. Marshal St Arnaud was a French soldier and Marshal of France during the 19th century

Prince George (1819-1904), the Duke of Cambridge, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Prince George (1819-1904), the Duke of Cambridge, 1857. Prince George was a member of the British Royal Family, a male-line grandson of King George III

HMS Duke of Wellington, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
HMS Duke of Wellington, 1857. The 131-gun Duke of Wellington was the flag ship of Admiral Sir Charles Napier. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume I: Russia and Turkey

The Battle of Eupatoria during the Crimean War, 1855 (1857). Artist: W Hulland
The Battle of Eupatoria during the Crimean War, 1855 (1857). Selim Pasha now made a sortie with a brigade of Egyptians, and charged the Russians with the bayonet but

Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), 1857. Napier was a British naval officer whose sixty years in the Royal Navy included service in the Napoleonic Wars, Syrian War and the Crimean War

Light cavalry attacking the Russian guns at Balaclava during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Artist: W Hulland
Light cavalry attacking the Russian guns at Balaclava during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume III: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

The Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Artist: T Sherratt
The Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Guards resist the attack on the two gun redoubt. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume III: Russia and Turkey

Charge of heavy cavalry at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Artist: W Hulland
Charge of heavy cavalry at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume III: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

HMS Agamemnon attacking Fort Constantine, 1854 (1857). Artist: H Winkles
HMS Agamemnon attacking Fort Constantine, 1854 (1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume III: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

Earl of Cardigan, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Lieutenant General James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868), 7th Earl of Cardigan, 1857. Cardigan commanded the Light Brigade of the British Army during the Crimean War

John Russell (1792-1878), 1st Earl Russell, English politician, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
John Russell (1792-1878), 1st Earl Russell, English politician, 1857. Russell served twice as prime minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, and gave the Liberal party its name

Henry John Temple (1784-1865), 3rd Viscount Palmerston, British stateman, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Henry John Temple (1784-1865), 3rd Viscount Palmerston, British stateman, 1857. Temple served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century

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Lieutenant Colonel Williams: A Glimpse into the Life of a Heroic Soldier In the midst of the tumultuous era of war and conquest, Lieutenant Colonel Williams emerged as a valiant figure in Gibraltar. The year was 1857, and his unwavering dedication to duty resonated through every brushstroke captured by artist H Winkles. One painting transports us to the Passage of Ingour, where we witness Lieutenant Colonel Williams standing tall amidst chaos, and is here that he showcases his strategic prowess alongside Omar Pasha, leaving an indelible mark on history. T Sherratt's artistry immortalizes this momentous event. Another masterpiece by W Hulland unveils Lieutenant Colonel Williams leading troops during the attack on Bomarsund in Crimea. With steely determination etched upon his face, he fearlessly charges forward, inspiring those around him with his unwavering courage. The Battle of Citate unfolds before our eyes through another work by W Hulland. Amidst cannon fire and smoke-filled skies, Lieutenant Colonel Williams commands with precision and bravery. His leadership shines brightly amidst the chaos of war. DJ Pound's evocative artwork reveals a haunting scene - The battlefield of Alma at night after battle. Here we see Lieutenant Colonel Williams surveying the aftermath; exhaustion lines his face but also pride for victory achieved against all odds. George Greatbatch captures an explosive moment in time - The explosion of Imperial Mole during Odessa's bombardment in Ukraine. In this chaotic setting, Lieutenant Colonel Williams stands resolute as destruction surrounds him – a symbol of unyielding strength. Amidst these battles abroad lies another significant chapter - DJ Pound portrays Queen Victoria bidding farewell to her loyal Fusilier Guards in London. Among them stands Lieutenant Colonel Williams – an embodiment of loyalty and devotion to crown and country. H Bibby takes us far away from European shores to Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey.