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Private Hook, winner of the Victoria
Cross at Rorke's Drift, Zulu war military print by Mark Churms, published
by Cranston Fine Arts the military print company. |
Henry Hook
 | The heroic conduct of Private Henry Hook on January 22nd 1879,
and his superhuman efforts in saving the wounded from the
burning hospital earned him his VC. |
| He was born at Churcham, Gloucestershire, and served for five
years in the Monmouthshire Militia before joining the 24th
Regiment. He served through the Kaffir War 1877-8 before his
bravery at Rorke's Drift for which he was presented with the
Victoria Cross by Lord Wolseley on August 3rd 1879. He later
served in the 1st Volunteers Battalion Royal Fusiliers. |
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Pinned Like Rats in a Hole by Mark Churms.
Depicting Private Hook and Private Williams, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Foot inside the burning hospital at Rorkes Drift, 7pm January 1879. At about 6 pm the Zulus first forced their way into the hospital building where some thirty patients were defended by a handful of able-bodied men. A running fight ensued as the patients were evacuated from room to room, a desperate struggle made all the more terrible when the Zulus set fire to the thatched roof. Here Private Alfred Henry Hook holds Zulus of the uThulwana regiment at bay whilst Private John Williams helps a patient escape, Hook received a head wound when a spear struck off his helmet.
Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 8 inches x 12 inches (20cm x 31cm). Price £37.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 8 inches x 12 inches (20cm x 31cm). Price £51.00
Original painting by Mark Churms. Was £7200! Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £5000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0372
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Private Alfred Henry Hook VC by Stuart Liptrot.
Private Alfred Henry Hook VC won his Victoria Cross while defending Rorkes Drift with his company (B Company) 2nd Battalion, 24th Foot and for heroic actions while inside the burning hospital at Rorkes Drift, 7pm January 1879. During the desperate struggle which took place in the hospital at about 6 pm the Zulus first forced their way into the hospital building where some thirty patients were defended by a handful of able-bodied men. A running fight ensued as the patients were evacuated from room to room, a desperate struggle made all the more terrible when the Zulus set fire to the thatched roof. Private Alfred Henry Hook held many Zulus of the uThulwana regiment at bay whilst Private John Williams and other able bodied soldiers help the less able wounded to escape. Hook received a head wound when a spear struck off his helmet.
Signed edition. Image size 8 inches x 12 inches (20cm x 31cm). Price £25.50
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 8 inches x 12 inches (20cm x 31cm). Price £43.00
ITEM CODE LI0012
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Pinned Like Rats in a Hole by Mark Churms (P)
The original oil study for the larger painting of Pinned Like Rats in a Hole, part of the Rorkes Drift series by Mark Churms.
Original oil study by Mark Churms. Normally £480! Oil on Canvas. Image size 8 inches x 10 inches (20cm x 25cm). Price £300.00
ITEM CODE MARK0008
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Pinned Like Rats In a Hole by Mark Churms
Depicting Private Hook and Private Williams, B Company, 2nd
Battalion, 24th Foot inside the burning hospital at Rorke's Drift, 7pm January
1879.
At about 6 pm the Zulus first forced their way into the hospital
building where some thirty patients were defended by a handful of
able-bodied men. A running fight ensued as the patients were evacuated
from room to room, a desperate struggle made all the more terrible when
the Zulus set fire to the thatched roof. Here Private Alfred Henry Hook
holds Zulus of the uThulwana regiment at bay whilst Private John
Williams helps a patient escape; Hook received a head wound when a spear
struck off his helmet.
Private Alfred Henry Hook VC by Stuart Liptrot
Second Battalion, 24th Regiment, Rorkes Drift 1879. |
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