Navy and Army Illustrated

[badger123]

I've had this book for a while now which is a compendium of the weekly published 'Navy and Army Illustrated'. It covers the period 1901 to 1902 and is rammed full of articles and information relating to the navy and army during the period at the end of Queen Victoria's reign.

One of the interesting things about this particular weighty volume is the amount of period photographs and include pictures (many with names) of:

Public school cadets including Rossall school, Sherborne, Eastbourne, Whitgift Grammar School, Dulwich College, Brighton, Highgate, Clifton, Forest School Walthamstow, Lancing College, Chatham House Ramsgate

Lovat Scouts
West Somerset Yeomanry
Wiltshire Yeomanry
Surrey Yeomanry
Hampshire Volunteers
Irish, Scots, Coldstream, Grenadier Guards
7th Hussars
Royal Garrison Artillery

Interesting Boer War scenes.

There are also lots of photographs of Indian and Empire soldiers and uniforms. Oh and some pictures of big boats and sailors!

I'll stick a few pictures on this thread but if anyone has any particular regimental requirements, let me know and I'll see what's in the book.

Ivan

PS I should add that the articles are over 100 years old and out of copyright so I should be OK to reproduce bit of them here

[badger123]

Lt AT Smith of the Whitgift Grammar School

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Officers and NCO's of Eastbourne School.

Officer with moustache is 2nd Lt H Matheson.

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NCO's of Whitgift School.

The Bilsey arm badges are interesting.

[badger123]

Some for the Guards fans amongst you.

This must be one of the earliest uses of the Broderick Cap, the photos are dated Dec 7th 1901.

[badger123]

A photo of Brighton school NCO's including (I think) a Sgt Major with a cracking cap badge!

[leigh kitchen]

"Regiments at a Glance" notes that the Irish Guards were the first, or one of the first regiments to adopt the Broderick.

[grenadierguardsman]

Originally Posted by badger123

Some for the Guards fans amongst you.

This must be one of the earliest uses of the Broderick Cap, the photos are dated Dec 7th 1901.

Badger, can i use these images please ?
Andy

[badger123]

Andy, I've sent you a pm.

Ivan

[grey_green_acorn]

Originally Posted by badger123

Some for the Guards fans amongst you.

This must be one of the earliest uses of the Broderick Cap, the photos are dated Dec 7th 1901.

This looks like a composite unit of Guards Mounted Infantry companies recently returned from the Boer War or possibly in pre-deployment training? A strange mix of full dress jackets with Bedford cord breeches and puttees and wearing bandoliers.

Great pictures.

Tim

[badger123]

Tim,
The caption reads:

'The illustrations show the mounted sections of the Irish, Scots and Coldstream Guards which have recently left for South Africa. In the centre of the (Irish Guards) group is Lt Col AJ Godley in command of the battalion mounted infantry. Lt Lord HAM Douglas Scott is in command of the section.

The Scots Guards section is shown with Capt Trotter DSO (Grenadier Guards). The Coldstreamers are commanded by Lt AG Tritton. Also seen is Capt CE Corkran (Grenadier Guards)'.

Hope that helps.

Ivan

[Peter Brydon]

Ivan,

Great photos.

As a Lt.Col., E.H. Trotter D.S.O. would command the 18th Battalion ,Kings Liverpool Regiment ( 2nd City Battalion, Liverpool Pals ) until his death in action 8th July 1916.

Peter

[Mike Jackson]

[QUOTE=badger123;317215]I've had this book for a while now which is a compendium of the weekly published 'Navy and Army Illustrated'. It covers the period 1901 to 1902 and is rammed full of articles and information relating to the navy and army during the period at the end of Queen Victoria's reign.
I have the bound volumes Army and Navy Illustrated for 1895 and 1896. If anyone has an specific regimental (or HM Ship's) interest, please let me know and I will (in slow time) do a search for images. There are many Indian units covered and a smaller number of Australian and Canadian. Mike.

[Peter Brydon]

Mike,

If there are any photographs of the Kings Liverpools ( regulars and volunteers ) with head dress insignia clearly visible, I am sure I am not the only member who would be interested.

Regards

Peter

[badger123]

I'll have a good look Peter for anything Kings Liverpool (but they are weighty tomes and take some getting through).

Meanwhile here's a Lancashire Fusilier. See anything a bit unusual?

Ivan