Lucknow Collection

Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan Zoffany
Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. In an open-sided tent, East India Company officers and administrators sit and stand under a canopy

The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency
On 15 August, 1947, British India ended and the two new Dominions of India and Pakistan came into being under Independence. New flags were raised at the new capitals, Delhi and Karachi respectively

Siege of Lucknow
Lieutenant Macpherson leads a a charge by the 78th Highlanders to capture enemy guns at Lucknow. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Sir Henry Havelock / Davie
SIR HENRY HAVELOCK British soldier relieving Lucknow in 1857

La Martiniere Boys School, Lucknow, India
Constantia (La Martiniere Boys School) - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910s

Major General Claud Martins House, by Thomas Daniell
Major General Claud Martins House, the Farhad Baksh, in Lucknow on the River Gumti, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1789

Scrolling Floral Vines, 1755. Creator: Fayzullah (Indian, active c. 1730-1765)
Scrolling Floral Vines, 1755

India / Lucknow 1857
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India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Charbagh, Lucknow Railway station

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Gate in the old city

Hussainabad pond and Clock Tower, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Imambara Shah Najaf, 1817, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Church hall, Constantia building interior, 1802, La Martiniere College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Hussainabad clock tower, 1881, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Bridge over Gomti River

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Kuria Ghat

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Gomti Nagar, Dr. Ambedkar Park

An elephant fight at Lucknow during the Nawabi" as witnessed by Francois Bernier
5668951 An elephant fight at Lucknow during the Nawabi" as witnessed by Francois Bernier; (add.info.: Francois Bernier (1620-1688)

Artillery Crossing the Nullah
6317618 Artillery Crossing the Nullah.; (add.info.: Artillery Crossing a nullah. The 53rd Regiment cossing a nullah or nulla, a stream or watercourse)

Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India
3523055 Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India)

The hero of Lucknow, 1858
1575300 The hero of Lucknow, 1858; (add.info.: The hero of Lucknow, presented to the "Albion" subscribers, New York, 1859, drawn and engraved by A.H. Ritchie 1822-1895 dated 1859)

The Relief of Lucknow, 1860 (engraving)
1579629 The Relief of Lucknow, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving titled The Relief of Lucknow from Mr Barker's picture. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sir John Lawrence 1811-1879 holds court at the 1867 durbar at Lucknow, 1867 (engraving)
3523036 Sir John Lawrence 1811-1879 holds court at the 1867 durbar at Lucknow, 1867 (engraving); (add.info.: Sir John Lawrence 1811-1879 holds court at the 1867 durbar at Lucknow, in India)

Railway station, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Dr. Ambedkar Park, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Begum Hazrat Mahal Park: (right) The elegant tomb is that of Khurshid Zadi or Mushir Zadi, built by the Nawab Ghazi-ud-din Haider for his mother Mushir Zadi

Women bathing before an architectural panorama, c. 1765. Creator: Fayzullah (Indian, active c)
Women bathing before an architectural panorama, c. 1765. Despite the wars waged and forts besieged in the background, life in the palace is carefree and luxurious

Lucknow, India - The Residency - Sir Henry Lawrence Monument
High cross Sir Henry Lawrence Memorial in The Residency, Lucknow - Sir Henry (1806-1857) acted heroically during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857

Cityscape, Hussainabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Gate near Chota Imambara, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Ornate building opposite Chota Imambara

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Chota Imambara

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Hussainabad Clock Tower

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Washing drying on banks of Gomti River with

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Rumi Darwaza

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Begum Hazrat Mahal park, Tomb of Khurshid Zadi or Mushir Zadi

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Christ Church cathedral

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Hussainabad pond and Picture Gallery

A Woman Under a Tree, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A Woman Under a Tree, Late 18th century

Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800. Creator: Unknown
Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800

Secundra, Marble Screen round Tomb of Emperor Akabar, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Secundra, Marble Screen round Tomb of Emperor Akabar, Late 1860s

Secundra, Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Secundra, Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar, Late 1860s

Secundra, Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Secundra, Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar, Late 1860s

Battle Scene in a City, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between c1600 and c1625. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene in a City, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between c1600 and c1625

Rajat Dhesi

Rajat Dhesi

Rajat Dhesi

Rajat Dhesi

Rumi Derwazah and New Palace Lucknow, India

An Indian Prince, Lucknow - Victorian period

India Prince, Lucknow, India

India - Lucknow washer-men early 1900s

India - Lucknow early 1900s

India - Lucknow Memorial to Sir Henry Lawrence early 1900s

The Residency, Lucknow, India Date: 1857-1858

Black Watch, Royal Highlanders at Lucknow, Indian Mutiny
The Vengeance of the Black Watch, Royal Highlanders at Lucknow, during the Indian Mutiny Date: circa 1857-1858

View of the Gate of the Garden of Secundra, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Gate of the Garden of Secundra, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

An Encampment at Secundra, c1891. Creator: James Grant
An Encampment at Secundra, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Sir James Outram and Sir Henry Havelock meeting Frederick Sleigh Roberts after the relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny
6030877 Sir James Outram and Sir Henry Havelock meeting Frederick Sleigh Roberts after the relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 17 November 1857 (photogravure) by Begg

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061180 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

A "Levee of the Brave, "Lucknow, Veterans of the Mutiny passing before the Prince (engraving)
1059133 A " Levee of the Brave, " Lucknow, Veterans of the Mutiny passing before the Prince (engraving) by Durand

Prince and Princess Hunting Blackbuck, mid-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Prince and Princess Hunting Blackbuck, mid-18th century

An Indian silver and inset jade sweetmeat dish, depicting lions
1196973 An Indian silver and inset jade sweetmeat dish, depicting lions and elephants amidst dense foliage, early 19th century (silver, gold, jade, rubies, diamond) by Indian School

View of Lucknow (engraving)
3626670 View of Lucknow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Lucknow. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny by Charles Ball)

The Prince of Wales in India (engraving)
1059135 The Prince of Wales in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in India)

Incidents of Lord Napier of Magdalas Military Career (engraving)
1626724 Incidents of Lord Napier of Magdalas Military Career (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Imambara, Lucknow (engraving)
1626439 The Great Imambara, Lucknow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Imambara, Lucknow)

Neills Arch at Lucknow (engraving)
1624856 Neills Arch at Lucknow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neills Arch at Lucknow. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 December 1886)

Relief of Lucknow, 1858 (gravure)
959892 Relief of Lucknow, 1858 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relief of Lucknow, India, 1858)

"See, "he said, "here is one of my monkeys". (colour litho)
994116 " See, " he said, " here is one of my monkeys". (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance of Empire)

Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh (engraving)
819135 Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh (engraving) by Ramage, J (fl.1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucknow, the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India)

The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock (engraving)
819124 The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock)

Captain Bassano (engraving)
663954 Captain Bassano (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Captain Bassano, seeing the Colonel Fall, went up to Assist him)

The Siege of Lucknow, the Head of the Relieving Force arriving at the Bailey Guard (engraving)
2771377 The Siege of Lucknow, the Head of the Relieving Force arriving at the Bailey Guard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Lucknow)

Sir John Inglis, the Defender of Lucknow (engraving)
2771597 Sir John Inglis, the Defender of Lucknow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Inglis, the Defender of Lucknow)

The Storming of Lucknow (engraving)
2771529 The Storming of Lucknow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storming of Lucknow)

The Kotwal of Police at Lucknow and his Assistants (engraving)
2771478 The Kotwal of Police at Lucknow and his Assistants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kotwal of Police at Lucknow and his Assistants)

The Dilkoosha Palace, Lucknow, where Havelock died, 1857 (litho)
2793883 The Dilkoosha Palace, Lucknow, where Havelock died, 1857 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dilkoosha Palace, Lucknow, where Havelock died, 1857)

Victoria Cross Heroes, "Lucknow"Kavanagh disguised as a native (engraving)
2792857 Victoria Cross Heroes, " Lucknow" Kavanagh disguised as a native (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Cross Heroes)

Fall of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny Date: 1858

Captain Hope Johnstone bringing news of the capture of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny Date: 1858

Hussainabad Gate, Lucknow c. 1867
Hussainabad Gate, Lucknow c.1867

Ruins of the Residency Lucknow, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: ruins of the Residency Lucknow, India

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Lucknow, the city of rich history and cultural heritage, has witnessed numerous significant events that have shaped its identity. From the Union Flag fluttering over the Lucknow Residency during the Siege to Colonel Mordaunt engrossed in a cockfight in 1790, every corner of this vibrant city holds tales from the past. One cannot overlook Major General Claud Martins House, an architectural marvel captured by Thomas Daniell. Its grandeur stands as a testament to Lucknow's opulence and elegance. Similarly, La Martiniere Boys School showcases not only academic excellence but also a blend of Indo-European architecture. The intricate beauty of scrolling floral vines created by Fayzullah transports us back to 1755 when artistry flourished in this magnificent city. The artistic prowess is further highlighted through Rumi Derwazah and New Palace Lucknow's exquisite design. During India's struggle for independence in 1857, Lucknow played a pivotal role. It became a battleground where heroes like Sir Henry Havelock/Davie fought valiantly against oppression. Their bravery echoes through time and reminds us of our shared history. In contrast to these historical moments are glimpses into daily life - Rajat Dhesi capturing modern-day vibrancy with his lens. These snapshots depict how tradition intertwines seamlessly with contemporary living in this bustling metropolis. Lastly, we encounter portraits showcasing royalty from different eras - an Indian Prince during the Victorian period exuding regal charm and another Indian Prince representing traditional attire synonymous with Lucknow's cultural richness. Lucknow is more than just a city; it is an amalgamation of stories waiting to be discovered at every turn. With each hint offering unique perspectives on its past and present, one can't help but feel captivated by its allure – truly making it a treasure trove worth exploring.