British Empire Collection

The Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

MAP: BRITISH EMPIRE, 1886. Map, 1886, of the British Empire by Walter Crane. The small insert shows, in red, the extent of the British territories in 1786

Victoria province, Australia, 1800s
Map of Victoria, Australia, 1870s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

British Empire world map, 19th century
British Empire world map. This world map shows the 19th-century British Empire (pink) and its indigenous peoples. Five illustrations (clockwise from upper left) show the people of Australia

Trinidad & Tobago Map, c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Trinidad & Tobago Map, c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

EMPIREs HIGHWAY TO INDIA. The Empires Highway to India. View of Bombay, India from a British ship. British Empire Marketing Board poster, c1928

The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England)
IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1882. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England) as the octopus of imperialism grabbing land on every continent

Map of Cape Colony, South Africa
South Africa when a British colony, 1870s. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Antique map of India, 1864

ZULU WAR, 1879. The defense of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, by British soldiers during the Zulu War. Line engraving, 1879

Queensland, Australia, 1800s
Map of Queensland, Australia, 1870s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Two Sikh Princes of the Punjab, 20th July 1918 (b / w photo)
PNP314563 Two Sikh Princes of the Punjab, 20th July 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Map of British South Africa, 1900. Creator: Unknown
General Map of British South Africa, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Capitals of the British Empire, 1937. Artist: Charles E Turner
Capitals of the British Empire, 1937. Chief cities and seats of government in Australia, Canada, South Africa, Newfoundland, Northern Ireland, and the Irish Free State

Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan Zoffany
Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. In an open-sided tent, East India Company officers and administrators sit and stand under a canopy

Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho)
3697386 Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
Hong Kong street scene. Pedestrians, carts, rickshaws and signs in both Chinese script and English on a hill street in Hong Kong in the 1890s. At the time, this area was a British colony

AFRICA: MAP. Birds eye view of the Sudan and surrounding countries. English lithograph map, 1884, of north, central, and east Africa

MALAYA: PLANTATION, 1931. The Market of the Garden Tropics - Malayan Pineapples. British Empire Marketing Board Poster, 1931

BORNEO SAGO. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1931

Rock of Gibraltar in the British Empire
British troops occupying Gibraltar, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Australian Gold Rush prospectors, 1850s
Australian prospectors panning for gold, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Imperial Federation (colour litho)
726786 Imperial Federation (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Federation - map of the world showing the extent of the British Empire in)

Title-page of the second edition of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, owned by John Adams
PAINE: COMMON SENSE, 1776. Title-page of the second edition of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, owned by John Adams

English grandee of the East India Company riding in an Indian procession, 1825-1830

Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear
SECOND AFGHAN WAR, 1878. Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear and the British lion as each eyes the other with suspicion

Isles of Scilly, from the series Home Bulbs for Home Gardens (colour litho)
MAN464444 Isles of Scilly, from the series Home Bulbs for Home Gardens (colour litho) by Moores, A.A. (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464446, 464445, 464501, 464500 & 464444)

Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
5996562 Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by Guthrie, James (1874-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V)

Land of Hope and Glory (colour litho)
5996702 Land of Hope and Glory (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Land of Hope and Glory. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

G Battery, 3rd Brigade with nine-pounder muzzle-loaders
PNP314566 G Battery, 3rd Brigade with nine-pounder muzzle-loaders, photographed at Peiwar Kotal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards was renamed 2nd Life Guards in 1877 and contributed to the Household Cavalry Composite Regiment in the Second Boer War

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Map of Bengal, the North West and Central Provinces, and Assam, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of Bengal, the North West and Central Provinces, and Assam, 1902. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd. London, 1902]

The Rhodes Colossus, 1892 Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
The Rhodes Colossus, 1892. Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902), English-born South African businessman and statesman, shown striding across Africa from Cape Town to Cairo with a telegraph wire

SECOND AFGHAN WAR, 1878. Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear and the British lion as each eyes the other with suspicion

BOER WAR, 1900. Mrs. Davies, a British settler, firing on Boer positions during the siege of Mafeking, South Africa, May 1900. Contemporary English drawing

Chinese man and a Malaysian woman
Chinese businessman and a Malaysian woman in traditional attire, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

Cecil Rhodes in South Africa, 1900
Cecil John Rhodes, British colonial administrator, on his verandah near Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land (early 19th century engraving)
A view of the town and harbour of Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land (now known as Tasmania), an island to the south of the Australian mainland

The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant

Map of the British Empire in 1837. At its height, the British Empire was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power

Map of the British Empire in 1897. At its height, the British Empire was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power

The horse America throwing his master. An English satirical cartoon of 1779 predicting the outcome of the American
CARTOON: OUTCOME, 1779. The horse America throwing his master. An English satirical cartoon of 1779 predicting the outcome of the American Revolutionary War

First Blow for Liberty (Lexington / Concord). Colored engraving by A. H. Ritchie, 19th century
CONCORD/LEXINGTON, 1775. First Blow for Liberty (Lexington/Concord). Colored engraving by A.H. Ritchie, 19th century

Title-page of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, which urged Americans to declare their independence from Great
PAINE: COMMON SENSE, 1776. Title-page of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, which urged Americans to declare their independence from Great Britain

ZULU WAR, 1879. The relief of Rorkes Drift, 23 January 1879. Wood engraving, English, 1879

Papua, New Guinea, native village
Native village on Humboldt Bay, Papua, New Guinea, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"The British Empire: A Global Legacy of Power and Influence" Step into the past with a captivating journey through the vast expanse of the British Empire. This 19th-century world map by Walter Crane unveils the sheer magnitude of this once-mighty empire, stretching across continents and oceans. Venturing down under to Victoria province in Australia during the 1800s, witness the imprint left by British colonization on distant shores. The resilience and determination of settlers shaped a thriving society amidst untamed landscapes. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters, an American cartoon from 1882, portrays England as an octopus of imperialism extending its reach across every continent. Symbolizing both awe and criticism, it reflects Britain's ambition to expand its dominion worldwide. Traveling southwards to Cape Colony in South Africa, explore a map that illuminates how British influence transformed this region into a vibrant part of their empire. Discover unknown creators who meticulously charted General Map of British South Africa in 1900. Imperial Federation comes alive through vivid color lithographs showcasing unity within diverse territories under one imperial umbrella. This vision aimed at strengthening bonds between colonies and motherland while preserving individual identities. Delve into an antique map depicting India—a jewel in Britain's crown—where centuries-old traditions intertwined with colonial rule. Witness Hong Kong street scenes from the late 1890s; bustling markets bear testament to cultural fusion brought about by imperial trade routes. Unearth stories from Australian Gold Rush prospectors who flocked to uncharted lands seeking fortune amid rugged terrains during the mid-1850s. Their indomitable spirit echoes throughout history as they shaped Australia's destiny against all odds. Glimpse tragedy amidst triumph as we witness The Death of General Gordon in Khartoum on January 26th, 1885—an event etched forever in our collective memory. It serves as a reminder that empires are not immune to loss and sacrifice.