Shipka Collection

Bulgaria - Schipka
A Russian church built at Schipka, Bulgaria between 1877-1902 with twelve bells

Soldier in the snow (All quiet on the Shipka Pass). Private Collection

Bulgaria, Central Mountains, Shipka, Shipka Monastery, Nativity Memorial Church, built in 1902 to commemorate Russian soldiers who died in the battle of the Shipka Pass in 1877, exterior

Scenes from the Balkan's Crisis
Depictions of the Balkans Crisis. We see soldiers trekking over the Shipka Pass, a monument to fallen soldiers, and the artist's personal caravan en route to the front

The Commemoration of the Defence of the Shipka Pass by the Russians in 1877 (litho)
1601445 The Commemoration of the Defence of the Shipka Pass by the Russians in 1877 (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crisis in the Balkan Peninsula (engraving)
1041242 The Crisis in the Balkan Peninsula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Balkan Peninsula)

Russian Turkish War. (engraving, circa 1880)
5975866 Russian Turkish War. (engraving, circa 1880) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Story. Russia. Russian Turkish War of 1877-1878)

With Suleiman Pasha, Night Sentries in Camp at Shipka (engraving)
1049695 With Suleiman Pasha, Night Sentries in Camp at Shipka (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Suleiman Pasha, Night Sentries in Camp at Shipka)

Shipka Pass, ca 1879. Private Collection

All quiet on the Shipka Pass. Private Collection

Rescuing the wounded Russian Soldiers from the Battlefield, ca 1878. Artist: Anonymous
Rescuing the wounded Russian Soldiers from the Battlefield, ca 1878. Private Collection

General Mikhail Dragomirov Wounded During the Battle at the Shipka Pass, ca 1878. Artist: Anonymous
General Mikhail Dragomirov Wounded During the Battle at the Shipka Pass, ca 1878. Private Collection

The Rushchuk Regiments headquarters of Rushchuk Tsesarevich Alexander Alexandrovich at Brestovets, Artist: Polenov
The Rushchuk Regiments headquarters of Rushchuk Tsesarevich Alexander Alexandrovich at Brestovets, 1877. Private Collection

The Battle of Kizil-Tepe on June 25, 1877, 1877. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Kizil-Tepe on June 25, 1877, 1877. From a private collection

The staff of Don Cossacks in Bulgaria in 1877, 1877. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
The staff of Don Cossacks in Bulgaria in 1877, 1877. From a private collection

A Church in the Balkans, 1877. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
A Church in the Balkans, 1877. From a private collection

General Count Iosif Gurko in the Balkans. Artist: Kovalevsky, Pavel Osipovich (1843-1903)
General Count Iosif Gurko in the Balkans. Private Collection

Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. Artist: Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930)
Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. From a private collection

Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market - 1953
Six-Pump Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market, 31 Bedford Hill (on junction with Shipka Road), Balham, London 8th May 1953. Date: 1953

Monastery Birth of Christ (Memorial Temple of the Birth of Christ), Bulgarian Orthodox, Shipka, Bulgaria, Europe

Bulgaria, Central Mountains, Shipka, Shipka Monastery, Nativity Memorial Church, built in 1902 to commemorate Russian soldiers who died in the battle of the Shipka Pass in 1877, exterior

Russo-Turkish War 1877-1878: Turkihs forces under the command of Sulieman Pasha bivouacking in the Shipka Pass, August 1877, during the abortive Tgurish attempt to capture the pass from the Russians

Shipka Pass Freedom Monument, Shipka, Bulgaria, Europe

Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market - 1953
Six-Pump Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market, 31 Bedford Hill (on junction with Shipka Road), Balham, London 8th May 1953

Double page spread in a diary for 13-18 July
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 13-18 July. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Turkish couple living close to the Schipka Pass
Turkish couple (Osman Pascha and his wife) living close to the Schipka Pass, Bulgaria

Bulgaria - close to Schipka - Russian Seminary

Close-up of the gold domes and decoration on the Shipka church, Shipka, Bulgaria, Europe

Shipka church, Bulgaria, Europe

Shipka Pass
THE SHIPKA PASS A Turkish force tries to take this strategic pass in the Bulgarian mountains, the scene of several engagements in the course of 1877

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Shipka, a small town nestled in the heart of Bulgaria's Central Mountains, holds within its picturesque landscapes a rich tapestry of history and resilience. From the iconic Shipka Monastery to the Nativity Memorial Church, this enchanting place is steeped in stories that echo through time. Scenes from the Balkan's Crisis unfold here, reminding us of the struggles faced by this region. In 1953, a devastating fire engulfed the Balham Covered Retail Market, leaving behind scars that would forever be etched into Shipka's collective memory. With each step taken on these hallowed grounds, one can almost hear our ancestors' whispers. "Allah. Allah. " echoes through time as we witness an engraving depicting a Turkish charge after an unsuccessful assault by the Russians during their tumultuous encounters at Shipka. The Commemoration of the Defence of the Shipka Pass stands tall as a testament to bravery and sacrifice. Lithographs capture this pivotal moment when Russian forces defended against Turkish aggression in 1877 during The Crisis in the Balkan Peninsula. The Russian-Turkish War left its mark on these lands; engravings from that era transport us back to those turbulent times. With Suleiman Pasha leading his troops, night sentries stood guard at Shipka Camp - their watchful eyes scanning for any signs of danger. Amidst all this turmoil lies tranquility - All quiet on the Shipka Pass. Nature reclaims her dominion over these once-battlefields as peace settles upon this land once ravaged by war. As we explore Shipka today, we are reminded not only of its historical significance but also its enduring spirit. This town has weathered storms and emerged stronger than ever before – a symbol of hope and resilience for generations to come.