Bust of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, 1858

Parian ware, sculpted by Edward Wyon, made by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons.

During the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) Havelock led the British force that reached Cawnpore on 17 July 1857 after advancing up the Grand Trunk Road from Allahabad. His 2,000 troops had marched 200 kilometres at the hottest time of the year, won four pitched battles, including the affairs at Fatehpur and Aherwa on 12 and 16 July, and captured 25 guns. Havelock later left Cawnpore and headed northwards across Oudh, defeating several rebel armies and fighting his way into Lucknow. He died of dysentery on 29 November 1857, a few days after the siege was lifted.

Your contributions to our Visitor Donations Boxes made it possible for us to buy this object.