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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)

General Sir William John Codrington (1804-84)

1855

Albumen print | 17.0 x 14.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2500025

Photograph of General Codrington seated on a metal chair facing right. He wears a long coat and peaked hat and there is a tent behind him.

General Codrington commanded the British troops during the last part of the Crimean War and later became the Governor of Gibraltar.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 17.0 x 14.6 cm (image)

    29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • Lieutenant General Sir William John Codrington, K.C.B., Commander of Brigade of the Light Division

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents