Sepoy Uprising Collection

Lieutenant John Watson of the 1st Punjab Cavalry winning the Victoria Cross at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny on 14th
NAM254181 Lieutenant John Watson of the 1st Punjab Cavalry winning the Victoria Cross at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny on 14th November 1857 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Desanges

Lieutenant Herbert T. Macpherson charging up a street in Lucknow at the head of the 78th
NAM261140 Lieutenant Herbert T. Macpherson charging up a street in Lucknow at the head of the 78th Highlanders, from a series entitled Victoria Cross Gallery, 1854-84

Fort Lucknow after the Indian mutiny, 1857 (b / w photo)
STC253547 Fort Lucknow after the Indian mutiny, 1857 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

The Second Relief of Lucknow, November 1857 (litho)
STC373387 The Second Relief of Lucknow, November 1857 (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

View of the Chattar Manzil Palace with the Kings Boat on the river Gumti, Lucknow
NAM195684 View of the Chattar Manzil Palace with the Kings Boat on the river Gumti, Lucknow, during the Indian Mutiny, 1858 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Mutinous Sepoys, from The Campaign in India 1857-58 from the drawings made during
NAM195681 Mutinous Sepoys, from The Campaign in India 1857-58 from the drawings made during the eventful period of the Great Mutiny

The Dawn of Victory - Lord Clyde reconnoitring the Position of the Enemy
NAM237616 The Dawn of Victory - Lord Clyde reconnoitring the Position of the Enemy, in advance of the Relief of Lucknow on 14th November 1857, c.1862 (oil on canvas) by Barker

Lieutenant William George Cubitt (1835-1903) earning the Victoria Cross at Lucknow during
NAM237666 Lieutenant William George Cubitt (1835-1903) earning the Victoria Cross at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny on 30th June 1857, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Desanges

The Relief of Lucknow, & Triumphant Meeting of Havelock, Outram and Sir Colin Campbell
NAM254156 The Relief of Lucknow, & Triumphant Meeting of Havelock, Outram and Sir Colin Campbell, from...Drawings...made on the spot...by Mr

Destruction of the Magazine at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny 1857-58 (colour litho)
PNP310599 Destruction of the Magazine at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny 1857-58 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

The Battle of Ferozeshah, 1845 (colour litho)
PNP314592 The Battle of Ferozeshah, 1845 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Ferozeshah (engraving)
XJF324337 The Battle of Ferozeshah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Ferozeshah was fought in 1845 between the British and the Sikhs)

Charge of the Highlanders before Cawnpore under General Havelock, from The History
KW274732 Charge of the Highlanders before Cawnpore under General Havelock, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

General Havelocks Attack on Nana Sahib at Futtypore in 1857, from The History
KW274730 General Havelocks Attack on Nana Sahib at Futtypore in 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Sikh troops dividing the spoil taken from mutineers, from The History of the
KW274760 Sikh troops dividing the spoil taken from mutineers, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

The Times Correspondent looking on at the sacking of the Kaiser Bach after the Capture
KW274759 The Times Correspondent looking on at the sacking of the Kaiser Bach after the Capture of Lucknow on 15th March 1858 (engraving) by English School

Havelocks column attacking the mutineers before Cawnpore, from The History of
KW274758 Havelocks column attacking the mutineers before Cawnpore, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock, 25th September 1857, from The History
KW274754 The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock, 25th September 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

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"The Sepoy Uprising: A Tale of Bravery, Betrayal, and Victory" In the midst of the Indian Mutiny in 1857, Lieutenant John Watson of the 1st Punjab Cavalry emerged as a true hero. His courageous actions during the Battle of Lucknow on November 14th earned him the prestigious Victoria Cross. Captured forever on canvas, his image stands as a testament to his bravery. Another remarkable figure that shone brightly amidst this tumultuous period was Lieutenant Havelock. Depicted in vibrant colors through lithography, his unwavering courage inspired many. The volunteer cavalry charged fearlessly under his leadership, clearing their way through chaos and danger. However, not all tales from this uprising were filled with valor and triumph. The engraving depicting the massacre in Cawnpore sends chills down one's spine. English women and children fell victim to Nena Sahib's treacherous act of violence during this dark chapter in history. Amidst these horrors, there were still moments where hope prevailed. Lieutenant Herbert T. Macpherson charging up a street in Lucknow at the head of the 78th Regiment showcases indomitable spirit against all odds. Fort Lucknow stood as a symbol of resistance throughout this mutiny; its resilience captured hauntingly by black-and-white photography that transports us back to those fateful days. Yet amidst despair and destruction came glimpses of victory and relief. The lithograph illustrating "The Second Relief of Lucknow" reminds us that even in times darkest hour, light can break through. As we explore further into this historic event, we catch sight of Chattar Manzil Palace with King's Boat gracefully adorning River Gumti—a serene reminder that beauty could still be found amid chaos. Amongst it all were those who had turned against their own comrades—the mutinous sepoys—captured vividly within drawings from "The Campaign in India 1857-58.