Colonies Collection (page 17)

Four Capitals of Colonies to be represented by their Premiers at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (b / w photo)
1597550 Four Capitals of Colonies to be represented by their Premiers at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Colonial Office and its Jubilee Guests (b / w photo)
1597650 The Colonial Office and its Jubilee Guests (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonial Office and its Jubilee Guests)

Indochina (chromolitho)
1094316 Indochina (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indochina. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Opening of the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies, and India
1038838 The Opening of the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies, and India, by Her Majesty the Queen (engraving) by English School

Clementel, ministre des Colonies (coloured photo)
975480 Clementel, ministre des Colonies (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clementel, ministre des Colonies)

Dupleix meeting the Soudhabar of the Deccan, illustration from A Popular History of France by M. Guizot, c
954590 Dupleix meeting the Soudhabar of the Deccan, illustration from A Popular History of France by M. Guizot, c.1885 (litho) by Neuville

The Bechuana Chiefs at Windsor Castle (engraving)
1056770 The Bechuana Chiefs at Windsor Castle (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bechuana Chiefs at Windsor Castle)

Testing the First Rifled Cannon made in the Colonies at St Helens Island, Canada (engraving)
1054273 Testing the First Rifled Cannon made in the Colonies at St Helens Island, Canada (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Defences of our Colonies (engraving)
1055666 The Defences of our Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defences of our Colonies, Military Works now in Progress in South Australia)

Shop of the Chinese baker (coloured engraving)
728435 Shop of the Chinese baker (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop of the Chinese baker, Esing (Alum), at Victoria, Hong Kong

Delhi Durbar, 1903
3789534 Delhi Durbar, 1903 by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: The Maharaja of Nabha, a state of the Sikh Royal House in Punjab, India)

lHighlanders at the Relief of Lucknow
3787460 lHighlanders at the Relief of Lucknow by Soper, George (1870-1942); (add.info.: The Highlanders at the Relief of Lucknow, 1857. Illustration by George Soper (1870 - 1942)

Livingstones discovery of the Victoria Falls
3787459 Livingstones discovery of the Victoria Falls by Soper, George (1870-1942); (add.info.: David Livingstones discovery of the Victoria Falls, Zambesi River, 1855)

Map of the Phoenincian colonies and its Mediterranean trade routes, 1500 -539 BC
3614259 Map of the Phoenincian colonies and its Mediterranean trade routes, 1500 -539 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

The King in Somalia (colour litho)
2778305 The King in Somalia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King in Somalia)

The Chamber, in grey-green, celebrates the foundation of the Empire (colour litho)
2778518 The Chamber, in grey-green, celebrates the foundation of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chamber, in grey-green)

The Outcast Marauders (Colour Litho)
2778506 The Outcast Marauders (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The outraged marauders)

Picturesque scenes in the fertile land of the Borana (colour litho)
2778483 Picturesque scenes in the fertile land of the Borana (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque scenes in the fertile land of the Borana)

The occupation of the vast and unexplored western areas of Ethiopia continues (colour litho)
2778481 The occupation of the vast and unexplored western areas of Ethiopia continues (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian Clemency (Colour Litho)
2778479 Italian Clemency (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian clemency)

A lesson to the master (colour litho)
2778462 A lesson to the master (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lesson to the master)

Front page of Couriers Sunday, 26th April 1936 (colour litho)
2778452 Front page of Couriers Sunday, 26th April 1936 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tricolor on Lake Tana)

The counterattack on Mai Ceu (colour litho)
2778448 The counterattack on Mai Ceu (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The counterattack on Mai Ceu)

The Durbar in India For The Act Of Recognition Of The New King Of England
2798624 The Durbar in India For The Act Of Recognition Of The New King Of England, The Procession Crosses The Streets Of Dehli (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Return To London Of The York Dukes From The Trip To Australia, The Parade Passes Piccadilly Fra... (colour litho)
2798490 The Return To London Of The York Dukes From The Trip To Australia, The Parade Passes Piccadilly Fra... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Triumphal Arrival At The Municipal Palace In London Of The City Volunteer Corps From The War... (colour litho)
2798368 The Triumphal Arrival At The Municipal Palace In London Of The City Volunteer Corps From The War... (colour litho) by Beltrame

For the Formation of the Troop Contingent Given by Italy to the War Against China (Colour Litho)
2798330 For the Formation of the Troop Contingent Given by Italy to the War Against China (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Serious events in Abyssinia, the Scioan leaders, in the presence of the Abuna, proclaim the decadence... (colour litho)
2815321 Serious events in Abyssinia, the Scioan leaders, in the presence of the Abuna, proclaim the decadence... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The last period of the great combined maneuvers, boarding of the material and the troop (colour litho)
2815147 The last period of the great combined maneuvers, boarding of the material and the troop (colour litho) by Beltrame

Nine against Sixty (Colour Litho)
2778423 Nine against Sixty (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nine against sixty)

Episodes from the Ogaden campaign (colour litho)
2778415 Episodes from the Ogaden campaign (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Episodes from the campaign in Ogaden)

From many places in the reconquered Tiger they flow towards the Italian Commands to take notice... (colour litho)
2778401 From many places in the reconquered Tiger they flow towards the Italian Commands to take notice... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A significant episode of the Kings journey to Cyrenaica (colour litho)
2778151 A significant episode of the Kings journey to Cyrenaica (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dance in Portuguese Guinea (colour litho)
2778109 Dance in Portuguese Guinea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dance in Portuguese Guinea)

Minister Galeazzo Ciano, former commander of the glorious The Desperate Squadron, returns... (colour litho)
2778501 Minister Galeazzo Ciano, former commander of the glorious The Desperate Squadron, returns... (colour litho) by Beltrame

On the way to Dessie (colour litho)
2778450 On the way to Dessie (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Dessies way)

Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Secretary for the Colonies (engraving)
1589913 Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Secretary for the Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Secretary for the Colonies)

Arrest of Puritans Embarking for the Colonies (engraving)
3629332 Arrest of Puritans Embarking for the Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Puritans Embarking for the Colonies)

The Palace of Engineering (b / w photo)
3639823 The Palace of Engineering (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace of Engineering)

Hong-Kong (b / w photo)
3639819 Hong-Kong (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong-Kong. Postcard for British Empire Exhibition, 1924-1925)

Le Palais des Colonies a L Esplanade des Invalides, Architectes Madame Des Tournelles et Sauvestre (engraving)
3640421 Le Palais des Colonies a L Esplanade des Invalides, Architectes Madame Des Tournelles et Sauvestre (engraving) by French School

Egyptian dancing girls (b / w photo)
3104509 Egyptian dancing girls (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian dancing girls)

New Market, Kolkata (b / w photo)
3104502 New Market, Kolkata (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Market, Kolkata)

The Glory of a Lion is his Mane (colour litho)
3102733 The Glory of a Lion is his Mane (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glory of a Lion is his Mane)

Warren Hastings impeachment at the House of Lords (colour litho)
PNP314571 Warren Hastings impeachment at the House of Lords (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Crowns for Old Ones, cartoon published in Punch, 15th April, 1876 (litho)
PNP314318 New Crowns for Old Ones, cartoon published in Punch, 15th April, 1876 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the British Prime Minister)

First page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston
AQS256885 First page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston, 1774 (newsprint) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

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"Exploring the Legacy: Tracing the Footsteps of Colonies" In 1776, thirteen original colonies laid the foundation for a nation that would shape history. As we delve into the past, a map from 1720 unfolds before our eyes, revealing a world dominated by empires and their far-reaching ambitions. The Empire Marketing Board poster showcasing Gibraltar reminds us of Britain's vast colonial empire. It was an era when King George V proudly presented scenes of this mighty empire, capturing its grandeur and diversity. Amidst these historical snapshots, we catch sight of The Emigrant Ship Hercules off Cambelton in Scotland in 1853. A poignant reminder of those who sought new beginnings across distant shores. A young Winston Churchill emerges from the shadows, embodying both the spirit and challenges faced by colonizers throughout history. His determination echoes against a backdrop of Europe depicted on a map from 1700 - a continent ripe with imperial aspirations. Another British Empire Marketing Board poster beckons our attention towards Takoradi Harbour; it symbolizes commerce and connections forged through colonization. Yet amidst human endeavors lies nature's marvels – an underwater coral reef scene teeming with vibrant marine life at Komodo Island in Indonesia reveals Earth's hidden treasures. King George V once again graces our narrative as he introduces us to an enchanting colony nestled within Antarctica's twilight Ross Sea – Emperor Penguins thrive against all odds in GRB03269. These hints paint an intricate tapestry woven by colonies past and present. They remind us to reflect upon both triumphs and tribulations that have shaped nations worldwide. Let us explore these legacies together as we strive for understanding and progress toward a future built on unity rather than division.