Photograph of soldiers from the Royal Engineers who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. They are arranged in a group in front of a large building. All are wearing military uniform and most are holding a rifle. Sapper Knight and Sapper Cronk, standing to the left, are holding spades.

The Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882 repressed the nationalist ‘Urabi Revolt and led to increased British control of Egypt. This photograph was taken in Cairo.

This photograph comes from an album from Queen Victoria’s collection titled 'AFGHANISTAN AND EGYPT PORTRAITS 1879 AND 1882' (RCIN 2501413). The album contains photographs of British soldiers who served in the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-80) and Anglo-Egyptian War (1882).