Sir William Howard Russell Collection

Sir William Howard Russell, 1820 - 1907
3062056 Sir William Howard Russell, 1820 - 1907. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish reporter with The Times, seen here as correspondent in the Crimea c)

William H. Russell, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Wm. H. Russell, between 1855 and 1865. [Possibly a portrait of William Howard Russell, Irish author, reporter, writer. Russell was a war correspondent for the Times newspaper

Thomas Graham Russell (1748-1843), General, Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

The Queens Birthday Honours to Literature (engraving)
1628184 The Queens Birthday Honours to Literature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday Honours to Literature)

Portrait of Sir William Howard Russell (engraving)
819957 Portrait of Sir William Howard Russell (engraving) by Watkins, John (fl.1840-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Howard Russell)

The Atlantic Telegraph, [1866]. Creator: Robert Charles Dudley
The Atlantic Telegraph, [1866]

A Memorial of the Marriage of H. R. H. Albert Edward Prince of Wales and H. R. H
A Memorial of the Marriage of H.R.H. Albert Edward Prince of Wales and H.R.H. Alexandra, Princess of Denmark, 1863. [Parure of Diamonds and Pearls...The Gift of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales]

Manufacturing the transatlantic telegraph cable, c1865 (1866). Artist: Robert Dudley
Manufacturing the transatlantic telegraph cable, c1865 (1866). Coiling the telegraph cable in the tanks at the works in Greenwich

HMS Agamemnon laying the original Atlantic telegraph cable, 1857 (1866). Artist
HMS Agamemnon laying the original Atlantic telegraph cable, 1857 (1866). HMS Agamemnon was the first warship to be built with screw propulsion

The laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable, August 8th, 1866. Artist: Robert Dudley
The laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable, August 8th, 1866. The launching of the buoy marking the spot where the cable had been grappled

The Marriage, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
The Marriage, 1863. Edward VII (1841-1910) married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 10th March, 1863. From A Memorial of the Marriage of H.R.H

The Signing of the Marriage Attestation Deed, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
The Signing of the Marriage Attestation Deed, 1863. Edward VII (1841-1910), married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 10th March, 1863

William Howard Russell, Esq, LLD, Irish journalist, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
William Howard Russell, Esq, LLD, Irish journalist, 1876. Russell was a war correspondent for the Times who covered the Crimean War, Indian Mutiny, American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War

Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable, 1865. On the deck of the SS Great Eastern searching the cable for a fault after its recovery from the bottom of the Atlantic on 31 July 1865

Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable, 1865 (1866). Preparing to grapple for the broken cable from the bows of the SS Great Eastern, 2 August 1865

Telegraph wire at the Greenwich works, c1865. The plate is one of 26 illustrations by Robert Dudley in The Atlantic Telegraph, a book by WH Russell, 1866

William Howard Russell, Irish-born British journalist, 1875. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
William Howard Russell, Irish-born British journalist, 1875. Russell (1820-1907) was war correspondent for The Times during the Crimean War) and The Daily Telegraph in the Zulu War

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Sir William Howard Russell (1820 - 1907) was a prominent journalist and war correspondent during the mid-19th century. He gained recognition for his groundbreaking reporting on the Crimean War, which shed light on the harsh conditions faced by soldiers and ultimately led to significant reforms in military healthcare. Born into a family with a strong military background, Russell's passion for journalism emerged early on. His career took off when he joined The Times newspaper as their first-ever war correspondent. Between 1855 and 1865, an unknown artist captured his image, showcasing his dedication to documenting historical events. Russell's work extended beyond war coverage; he also received honors for his contributions to literature during Queen Victoria's Birthday Honours. A portrait of him captures his distinguished appearance and intellectual prowess. One of Russell's notable achievements was witnessing the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866. This revolutionary feat connected Europe and North America through instantaneous communication, transforming global connectivity forever. Robert Charles Dudley depicted this milestone moment in one of his artworks. Another significant event that Russell documented was the marriage between H. R. H Albert Edward Prince of Wales and H. R. H Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863. Robert Dudley immortalized this joyous occasion through intricate paintings capturing both the ceremony itself and its legal formalities. Throughout his illustrious career, Sir William Howard Russell played a vital role in shaping public opinion through accurate reporting and insightful analysis. His commitment to truth-telling made him an influential figure not only within journalistic circles but also among those who sought progress and reform in society at large.