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Record of historical events

Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Captain Gerald Littlehales Goodlake (1832-1890)

1855

Salted paper print | 18.2 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500286

Photograph of Captain Goodlake standing to the right of a horse. He is holding the reigns in his right hand and has a sword attached to his belt. Wooden buildings can be seen behind. Captain Goodlake served during the Crimean War with the Coldstream Guards and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Inkerman.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 18.2 x 15.8 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Capt Goodlake Gds

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
            • Ponies
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)