Anglo Afghan Collection

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley
530485 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley and plain of Jellalabad. Wood engraving February 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul)
530488 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul). Gatling gun bastion making ready to repel attack by the Ghazis, 23 December 1879

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan
530479 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842. General Robert Sale united with his wife and daughter

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat
530476 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator: instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan

Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, 1st Baronet, 1824 - 1900
3062112 Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, 1st Baronet, 1824 - 1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Senior British Indian Army officer)

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880) (wood engraving)
530483 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880) (wood engraving); (add.info.: Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, at a review at Gundamuck, 30 May 1879

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: British troops from the besieged city of Jellalabad
530481 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: British troops from the besieged city of Jellalabad, under the leadership of Henry Havelock, attacking the camp of Akbar Khan

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan
530480 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842. Wood engraving c. 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan
530489 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, being shown details of British guns during review at Gundamuck shortly after the signing of the Treaty of

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): General Frederick Roberts (1832-1914) at his headquarters at Sherpore Cantonments
530487 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): General Frederick Roberts (1832-1914) at his headquarters at Sherpore Cantonments, February 1880. Wood engraving March 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): A block in the Jugdulluk Pass: British troops having difficulties on their way to
530486 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): A block in the Jugdulluk Pass: British troops having difficulties on their way to reinforce General Roberts at Cabul (Kabul). December 1879

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): december 1879. Wood engraving
530484 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): december 1879. Wood engraving.; (add.info.: 10th Bengal Lancers negotiating the Jugdulluk Pass supervised by a British officer)

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, Afghan ruler, and Major Louis Cavagnari
530482 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, Afghan ruler, and Major Louis Cavagnari, the British negotiator, signing the Treaty of Gundamuk, 26 May 1879

The Maiwand Lion - Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire. The statue was named after the Battle of Maiwand and was erected in 1884 to commemorate the deaths of 329 men from the 66th (Berkshire)

Cabul, 1842 (engraving)
3744570 Cabul, 1842 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News, 14 May 1842. ); English, out of copyright

The Afghan War: negotiating peace with Yakoob Khan (Mohammad Yaqub Khan) at Hashim Kheyl in Afghanistan. Date: 1879

The end of the Afghan War featured on the cover of The Graphic, 12th July 1879 - photographing the Ameer Yakoob Khan (Emir Mohammad Yaqub Khan) at Gandamak where the treaty of peace was signed

Major Cavagnari sealing the treaty of peace at Gandamak, 26th May 1879. The treaty officially ended the first phase of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Date: 26th May 1879

Afghan War: signing the treaty of Gundamuk
The Afghan War: the Ameer Yakoob Khan and Major Cavagnari signing the treaty of Gundamuk, 1879

Afghan War: writing out the treaty of peace, 1879
The Afghan War: writing out the treaty of peace at Gundamuk, 1879

The Afghan War: attack on Ali Musjid - the first shot (about 10 am, Nov. 21). 1. Karamna Peak. 2. Abatch Peak. 3. Old Fort. 4. and 5. Peaks, with tents and troops. 6. Ali Musjid. 7

The Afghan War: Major Cavagnari arranging with the shinwarries for the protection of the road from Dakka to Lundi Khana. Date: 1879

Dangers of archaeology at the Pheel Khana Tope, near Jellalabad, Afghanistan, 1879. Shot at by an Afghan tribesman. Date: 1879

The Storming of Kabul Gate in 1839 (w / c & pencil on paper)
NAM195162 The Storming of Kabul Gate in 1839 (w/c & pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

Ghuznee, 1841 (engraving)
3744571 Ghuznee, 1841 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News, 14 May 1842. ); English, out of copyright

Dost Mohammad Khan, 1793

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Ghanzi: fortress, citadel and remains of 2 minarets. Changed hands a number of times during hostilities. From Atkinson Afghanistan London c1850

Dost Mohammad Khan (engraving)
KW1073729 Dost Mohammad Khan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dost Mohammad Khan, 1793 A-1863)

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-42: British army passing through Meyden valley on march from Meyden to Urghundee. From J Atkinson Sketches in Afghanistan London 1842. Hand-coloured lithograph

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-42: Dost Mohammed Khan surrendering to William MacNaghten (1793-1841) taking his morning ride outside Cabul (Kabul). MacNaghten shot by Akbar Khan 23 December 1841

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. British army under canvas at Roree on the Indus. From J Atkinson Sketches in Afghanistan London 1842. Hand-coloured lithograph

First Anglo-Afghan 1838-1842: Bazaar at Cabul (Kabul) during fruit season. Veiled women on right. Refreshment stall on left. From J Atkinson Sketches in Afghanistan London 1842

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"Unveiling the Anglo-Afghan Legacy: A Journey through History" Step into the enchanting Forbury Gardens in Reading, Berkshire, and you'll be greeted by the majestic Maiwand Lion. This iconic statue stands as a symbol of valor and sacrifice, commemorating the brave soldiers who fought during the Anglo-Afghan War. As we delve deeper into history, an engraving captures our attention – "The Sortie of the Garrison of Jelalabad, 1842. " It transports us back to a time when British forces valiantly defended their position against Afghan insurgents. The intensity of this battle is palpable even centuries later. In another masterpiece titled "Lady Florentia Sale, on retreat from Kabul, " we witness the haunting aftermath of The Kabul Disaster in 1842. Brushstrokes depict Lady Sale's resilience amidst chaos and despair as she navigates her way through treacherous terrain. Moving forward in time, an engraving labeled "Cabul, 1842" reveals a city ravaged by war. Its streets bear witness to destruction and turmoil that shaped Afghanistan's history forever. Yet amidst these dark chapters lies hope for peace. In one captivating image featured on The Graphic's cover, we see negotiations taking place between Mohammad Yaqub Khan and British officials – marking an end to the Afghan War. A significant moment unfolds before our eyes as Major Cavagnari seals the treaty at Gandamak on May 26th, 1879. This historic event solidifies a fragile peace between two nations scarred by conflict but yearning for stability. The signing ceremony at Gundamuk further cements this newfound accord while capturing hearts with its symbolism of unity amid past animosities. Words penned onto paper hold immense power in shaping destinies and forging lasting friendships. However, not all tales from this era are centered around diplomacy; some shed light on unexpected dangers faced by archaeologists.