Photograph of soldiers from the York and Lancaster Regiment who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. Standing from left to right are Sergeant Major Fitspatrick, Private Fitspatrick, Private Baskwell, Private Parker and Colour Sergeant Murray. They are wearing military uniform and holding rifles. There is a building behind with two large windows.

The Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882 repressed the nationalist ‘Urabi Revolt and led to increased British control of Egypt.

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).