Defenders of Lucknow, including Havelock's and Outram's Reinforcement

[rusticalex]

Hi to all

I haven't posted anything for a while, but hopefully can bring some more interesting bits and pieces to the club, starting with this excellent photo. I apologise for the poor quality of my photos, but the picture is too big to scan, and unfortunately I was not able to photograph the 'map' at the top which tells you which person is which, according to their number at the bottom. Basically, No. 1 (Surgeon-Major Greenhow), is the chap standing on the far left, and the numbers run along to the other end of standing men to No.13 (Lieut-Colonel Graeme - my great Grandfather), then No. 14 (Mr Dodd), is the man sitting on the left, and the numbers run along to the other end to No. 20 (Major-General Chamier). I hope that is clear!!

Alex

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By the way, there is no date on this photo, before anyone asks!

Hope you enjoy.

Alex

[Chris Boonzaier]

What a fantastic selection of mustaches!

[Mervyn Mitton]

Alex - how fortunate you are to have inherited such lovely old photographs. I am presuming that this is the original - and not a later copy ? If original then it is worth a great deal of money - perhaps as much as a one thousand pounds, or more, - however, I am only guessing and suggest you take it to Sotheby's or, Christies. Obvious precautions, gentle handling and NO sun ! I counted 6 Generals' dress belts and we are looking at the Mutiny. The old expression applies - Thankyou for sharing - most originals of this period are guarded in museums.

[Ulsterman]

In a word-wow-

Is that photo for sale?

Yee gods, think what those men saw.

[rusticalex]

Alex - how fortunate you are to have inherited such lovely old photographs. I am presuming that this is the original - and not a later copy ? If original then it is worth a great deal of money - perhaps as much as a one thousand pounds, or more, - however, I am only guessing and suggest you take it to Sotheby's or, Christies. Obvious precautions, gentle handling and NO sun ! I counted 6 Generals' dress belts and we are looking at the Mutiny. The old expression applies - Thankyou for sharing - most originals of this period are guarded in museums.

Yes Mervyn, it definitely appears to be an original, which I guess is not surprising, since my great grandfather was one of the Defenders. We are very lucky, as you say, to have the photos we have, and it is great to have a place to share them with knowledgeable and interested people.

Edited September 24, 2010 by rusticalex

[rusticalex]

In a word-wow-

Is that photo for sale?

Yee gods, think what those men saw.

No Ulsterman, I think it will stay in the family. If we change our mind at any stage I'll gladly let the club know!

Just for anyone's interest, I'll add a couple more photos of my ancestor in uniform...

[rusticalex]

Actually, I've got myself a bit confused now - possibly this photo is my grandfather rather than my great grandfather! I'm sure someone can tell me from the uniform!

Edited September 24, 2010 by rusticalex

[rusticalex]

[Mark C]

I think these are all your great-grandfather. The one in the uniform coat and tie must be from post 1900, maybe up to WWI if he was recalled to do some war-related work in England.

Just to be sure, the first big group photo is of surviving Lucknow veterans about 40 years after the events?

Thanks,

MConrad

Maryland

[IrishGunner]

Serious and honorable looking chaps.

[leigh kitchen]

As always wonderful photos - is there anybody your family has'nt fought with or against over the past few hundred years?

[rusticalex]

As always wonderful photos - is there anybody your family has'nt fought with or against over the past few hundred years?

Haha...we may have missed a battle or two!