Plumer Collection

Opening of Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium
The Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium, unveiled and dedicated by Field-Marshal Lord Plumer, 24 July 1927 Date: 1927

Opening ceremony, Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium
Opening ceremony of the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium, by Field Marshal Lord Plumer, 24 July 1927. 1927

A Helping Hand (panel)
BON63904 A Helping Hand (panel) by Kaufmann (Kaufman) Isidor (1853-1921); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Hungarian, out of copyright

Lieut. -Colonel Plumer, 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd
Lieut.-Colonel Plumer, 1901. Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer (1857-1932) senior British Army officer who led the mounted infantry at the Relief of Mafeking during the Second Boer War

Colonel Plumers Gallant Attempt to Relieve Mafeking from the North, 1900. Creator: Frank Dadd
Colonel Plumers Gallant Attempt to Relieve Mafeking from the North, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking lasted 217 days during the Second Boer War

The Second Armys Chief on the Flanders Front: general Sir Herbert Plumer (in centre
General Sir Herbert Plumer inspecting the effects of a mine explosion, First World War, c1917, (c1920). The Second Armys Chief on the Flanders Front

General Sir Herbert Plumer G. C. B. c1916, (c1920). Creator: Lafayette
General Sir Herbert Plumer G.C.B. c1916, (c1920). Portrait of British soldier Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer (1857-1932)

The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Field Marshal Lord Plumer unveiled the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in memory of British

Colonial Troops March Through London, 1919, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Colonial Troops March Through London, 1919, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) watching a parade at the end of the First World War

Plumers Horse, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Plumers Horse, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Sir Thomas Plumer (1753-1824), British judge and politician, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Sir Thomas Plumer (1753-1824), British judge and politician, 19th century. Plumer served as Master of the Rolls from 1818 to his death in 1824

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel HCO Plumer, Commanding at Tuli, Rhodesia, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel HCO Plumer, Commanding at Tuli, Rhodesia, 1902. Plumer (1857-1932) went on to become a Field Marshal and commanded the British Second Army in Flanders in World War I

Field Marshall Lord Plumer Master Michael Brooke
Field Marshall Lord Plumer, Master Michael Brooke, H. E.s grandson; and M. Henry de Jouvenal, their Excellencies the High Commissioners of Palestine and Syria

Field Marshal Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer, 1St Viscount Plumer, 1857 To 1932. British Colonial Official And Soldier. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke

Sir Thomas Plumer 1753 To 1824 Master Of The Rolls Engraved By H Robinson After Sir T Lawrence From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Iii Published C 1835

First Viscount Plumer
FIELD MARSHALL HERBERT CHARLES ONSLOW, 1ST VISCOUNT PLUMER OF MESSINES English military commander. Date: 1857 - 1932

Three British Army commanders, Western Front, WW1
Three British Army commanders on the Western Front in France during World War One. They are: General Sir Herbert Plumer (nicknamed Old Plum), General Sir Edmund Allenby, and General Sir Henry Horne

King George V with RAF pilots, Western Front, WW1
King George V inspecting RAF pilots on the Western Front in France during World War One. General Herbert Plumer (nicknamed Old Plum) can be seen just left of centre. Date: circa 1918

General Sir Herbert Plumer, WW1
General Sir Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer (1857-1932), who commanded the British Second Army during the First World War. Date: 1917

Robert Plumer Ward
ROBERT PLUMER WARD writer, author of Tremaine with his autograph Date: 1765 - 1846

Sir Thomas Plumer
SIR THOMAS PLUMER judge, Master of the Rolls Date: 1753 - 1824

Plucking the Pigeon
XKL63274 Plucking the Pigeon by Reding, Leon (19th century); Berko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Zoute, Belgium; out of copyright

A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271079 A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

WORLD WAR I: COLOGNE. General Plumer reviewing his troops as they pass on the Hohenzollern bridge in Cologne, Germany. Photograph, c1918

HERBERT PLUMER (1857-1932). 1st Viscount Plumer. British Army officer. Photograph, c1914

29th Division entering Cologne, Germany, WW1
The British 29th Division entering Cologne, Germany, by the Hohenzollern Bridge during the First World War, with General Plumer taking the salute. A misty cathedral can be seen in the background

Field Marshal Herbert Plumer / Stamp
General SIR JOHN GRENFELL MAXWELL (1859 - 1929) British Army officer and colonial governor. Was given command of the Army in Egypt during the First World War

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"Remembering Lieutenant-Colonel Plumer: A Symbol of Bravery and Leadership" In the historic town of Ypres, Belgium, an unforgettable event took place - the opening ceremony of the iconic Menin Gate. This magnificent structure stands as a solemn tribute to the brave souls who sacrificed their lives during World War I. Among those honored is Lieutenant-Colonel Plumer, whose name echoes through time. Captured in a panel titled "A Helping Hand, " we witness Colonel Plumer's unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers. His gallant attempt to relieve Mafeking from the North in 1900 showcases his determination and selflessness. General Sir Herbert Plumer emerges as a prominent figure on the Flanders Front, leading with unparalleled expertise and bravery. In a captivating photograph captured by Lafayette during World War I, we see him standing at the center, embodying strength and resilience. The unveiling of Menin Gate on that fateful day in July 1927 was an emotional moment for all present. The memory of Colonel Plumer's contributions lingered in every heart gathered there; he had become synonymous with courage and sacrifice. Even beyond war zones, Plumers' legacy resonates across different realms. Colonial troops marching through London in 1919 paid homage to his leadership while displaying unity amidst diversity. Plumers Horse stands as a testament to his equestrian prowess - an embodiment of grace and power that mirrored its rider's spirit. Yet it is not only Lieutenant-Colonel Plumer who left an indelible mark on history; Sir Thomas it also played a significant role. As a British judge and politician during the 19th century, he exemplified integrity and wisdom. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel HCO Plumer commanded at Tuli in Rhodesia during 1902—a true leader even beyond European borders—showcasing his versatility as well as dedication to duty.