George Francklin Atkinson and the Great Rebellion of 1857
This session tells the story of George Francklin Atkinson, a Captain in the Bengal Engineers who produced a unique and often quoted history of the 1857 rebellion in India.
His ‘Campaign in India’ is lavishly illustrated but what lay behind the imagery?
New research reveals the rich tapestry of his short life and introduces key sources of evidence for anyone with links to India during this tumultuous period.
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Price: £5 per attendee
Tel: 0113 220 1888
educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk
