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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

Background imageColonies Collection: The war on Morocco, the rebels, led by a red Caid, hang up the exterminated Casa Blanca

The war on Morocco, the rebels, led by a red Caid, hang up the exterminated Casa Blanca... (colour litho)
2815040 The war on Morocco, the rebels, led by a red Caid, hang up the exterminated Casa Blanca... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The war on Morocco)

Background imageColonies Collection: An episode of value around a Corporal of the Cavalry Lodi who fell, wounded and stripped by

An episode of value around a Corporal of the Cavalry Lodi who fell, wounded and stripped by... (colour litho)
2808496 An episode of value around a Corporal of the Cavalry Lodi who fell, wounded and stripped by... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonies Collection: An Interview With Boer Leaders And British Representatives To Discuss Peace After Three Years Of

An Interview With Boer Leaders And British Representatives To Discuss Peace After Three Years Of War (Colour Litho)
2798545 An Interview With Boer Leaders And British Representatives To Discuss Peace After Three Years Of War (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonies Collection: The bitter conquest of Benghazi, ... to the fateful cry of Savoy

The bitter conquest of Benghazi, ... to the fateful cry of Savoy! our people assaulted the enemy... (colour litho)
2815486 The bitter conquest of Benghazi, ...to the fateful cry of Savoy! our people assaulted the enemy... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonies Collection: Battle on October 26 in the oasis of Tripoli, the 8th company of the 84th infantry conquers

Battle on October 26 in the oasis of Tripoli, the 8th company of the 84th infantry conquers... (colour litho)
2815488 Battle on October 26 in the oasis of Tripoli, the 8th company of the 84th infantry conquers... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonies Collection: Sleeping priest (colour litho)

Sleeping priest (colour litho)
3094559 Sleeping priest (colour litho) by Lancaster, Percy (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping priest. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageColonies Collection: Night fighting in the March full moon in Cyrenaica, 2000 rebels attack the camp... (colour litho)

Night fighting in the March full moon in Cyrenaica, 2000 rebels attack the camp... (colour litho)
2815631 Night fighting in the March full moon in Cyrenaica, 2000 rebels attack the camp... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Imperial Institute: The opening ceremony by Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)

The Imperial Institute: The opening ceremony by Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)
607472 The Imperial Institute: The opening ceremony by Her Majesty the Queen (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom)

Background imageColonies Collection: Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan at the Battle of Ambur, 1881 (engraving)

Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan at the Battle of Ambur, 1881 (engraving)
3789486 Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan at the Battle of Ambur, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, Nawab of the Carnatic)

Background imageColonies Collection: Sir J Mildenhall received by Akbar the Great, early 20th century (postcard)

Sir J Mildenhall received by Akbar the Great, early 20th century (postcard)
3788940 Sir J Mildenhall received by Akbar the Great, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Sir J Mildenhall received by Akbar the Great)

Background imageColonies Collection: Coronation Durbar, 1911, India (postcard)

Coronation Durbar, 1911, India (postcard)
3788820 Coronation Durbar, 1911, India (postcard); (add.info.: Coronation Durbar, 1911, India. Colorized Photograph from early 20th century)

Background imageColonies Collection: First sight of the Pillars of Hecules (litho)

First sight of the Pillars of Hecules (litho)
1266049 First sight of the Pillars of Hecules (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Background imageColonies Collection: A map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto

A map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto, 1733 (engraving)
5648407 A map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto, 1733 (engraving) by Popple, Henry (d.1743); 49x69 cm; Boston Public Library, Boston

Background imageColonies Collection: La Salle taking possession of Louisiana, illustration from This Country of Ours

La Salle taking possession of Louisiana, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H
STC232168 La Salle taking possession of Louisiana, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H.E. Marshall, 1917 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Background imageColonies Collection: Delhi Gate Fort, Agra, early 20th century (postcard)

Delhi Gate Fort, Agra, early 20th century (postcard)
3788928 Delhi Gate Fort, Agra, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Delhi Gate Fort, Agra. After an early 20th century illustration)

Background imageColonies Collection: The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi

The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi... (colour litho)
2809025 The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi... (colour litho) by Salvadori

Background imageColonies Collection: Coronation Visitors at the Alexandra Palace Camp (litho)

Coronation Visitors at the Alexandra Palace Camp (litho)
1629808 Coronation Visitors at the Alexandra Palace Camp (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Visitors at the Alexandra Palace Camp)

Background imageColonies Collection: Portrait of King George III of England, the Mad King

Portrait of King George III of England, the Mad King
6337252 Portrait of King George III of England, the Mad King by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King George III of England, the Mad King)

Background imageColonies Collection: Colonies, Dependencies and Trade Routes (colour litho)

Colonies, Dependencies and Trade Routes (colour litho)
6016443 Colonies, Dependencies and Trade Routes (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonies, Dependencies and Trade Routes)

Background imageColonies Collection: Off to the colonies (colour litho)

Off to the colonies (colour litho)
6024478 Off to the colonies (colour litho) by Synge, Edward Millington (1860-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the colonies)

Background imageColonies Collection: The French colonial empire during the reign of Louis XV, 1715-1774 (colour litho)

The French colonial empire during the reign of Louis XV, 1715-1774 (colour litho)
5207749 The French colonial empire during the reign of Louis XV, 1715-1774 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, landing in Virginia (colour litho)

Sir Walter Raleigh, landing in Virginia (colour litho)
2791950 Sir Walter Raleigh, landing in Virginia (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh, landing in Virginia)

Background imageColonies Collection: Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in

Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in the House of Commons
1615251 Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in the House of Commons (litho) by Wilson

Background imageColonies Collection: The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho)

The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho)
1600692 The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Government, a Cabinet Council)

Background imageColonies Collection: Pilgrims at Plymouth (engraving) (b / w photo)

Pilgrims at Plymouth (engraving) (b / w photo)
BAL97924 Pilgrims at Plymouth (engraving) (b/w photo) by Deland, Clyde Osmer (1872-1947); Private Collection

Background imageColonies Collection: Stellers Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out on rocky island; Katmai National Park, Alaska

Stellers Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out on rocky island; Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States of America

Background imageColonies Collection: New Amsterdam, 1815 (engraving)

New Amsterdam, 1815 (engraving)
3778938 New Amsterdam, 1815 (engraving); (add.info.: New Amsterdam - view of the Dutch colonial settlement that later became New York City. Caption reads: t Fort Nieuw Amsterdam op de Manhatans)

Background imageColonies Collection: Portrait of Henry M. Stanley, Explorer

Portrait of Henry M. Stanley, Explorer
XCF43408 Portrait of Henry M. Stanley, Explorer by Gibb, Robert (1845-1932); Furze Hill, Pirbright, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: Stanley)

Background imageColonies Collection: Cheetah and African tribesman attack horse and rider

Cheetah and African tribesman attack horse and rider
3787457 Cheetah and African tribesman attack horse and rider by Soper, George (1870-1942); (add.info.: Cheetah and African tribesman attack horse and rider in African Savannah)

Background imageColonies Collection: Charles, 2nd Earl and 1st Marquis Cornwallis, c. 1795 (oil on canvas)

Charles, 2nd Earl and 1st Marquis Cornwallis, c. 1795 (oil on canvas)
1144255 Charles, 2nd Earl and 1st Marquis Cornwallis, c.1795 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); height: 145 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageColonies Collection: Scenic Railway (b / w photo)

Scenic Railway (b / w photo)
3639828 Scenic Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenic Railway)

Background imageColonies Collection: Burma Pavilion (b / w photo)

Burma Pavilion (b / w photo)
3639832 Burma Pavilion (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burma Pavilion)

Background imageColonies Collection: Fiji Pavilion (b / w photo)

Fiji Pavilion (b / w photo)
3639826 Fiji Pavilion (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiji Pavilion. Postcard for British Empire Exhibition, 1924-1925)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Main Avenue (b / w photo)

The Main Avenue (b / w photo)
3639824 The Main Avenue (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Main Avenue)

Background imageColonies Collection: Malaya Pavilion (b / w photo)

Malaya Pavilion (b / w photo)
3639821 Malaya Pavilion (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malaya Pavilion)

Background imageColonies Collection: Rewa Warrior - 19th century

Rewa Warrior - 19th century
3790382 Rewa Warrior - 19th century by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Rewa Warrior, dressed in armour and holding a sword and shield)

Background imageColonies Collection: Indian soldier with sword and shield - early 20th century

Indian soldier with sword and shield - early 20th century
3790378 Indian soldier with sword and shield - early 20th century by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Retainer, a soldier from Rajgarh)

Background imageColonies Collection: Indian camel cavalry - early 20th century

Indian camel cavalry - early 20th century
3790372 Indian camel cavalry - early 20th century by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Camel cavalry / Camelry from Alwar, India)

Background imageColonies Collection: Indian soldier- early 20th century

Indian soldier- early 20th century
3790367 Indian soldier- early 20th century by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Retainer, a soldier from Rajgarh, a princely state in India during the British Raj)

Background imageColonies Collection: George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
3790365 George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston)

Background imageColonies Collection: Delhi Durbar, 1903

Delhi Durbar, 1903
3789533 Delhi Durbar, 1903 by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: The Maharaja of Patiala, ruler of the princely state of Patiala in Punjab, India)

Background imageColonies Collection: Washington crossing the Delaware, America

Washington crossing the Delaware, America
3785197 Washington crossing the Delaware, America by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); (add.info.: George Washington crossing the Delaware)

Background imageColonies Collection: Shakers near Lebanon, c. 1830 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Shakers near Lebanon, c. 1830 (hand-coloured lithograph)
3526219 Shakers near Lebanon, c.1830 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); 20.64x32.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Background imageColonies Collection: The Crystal Palace, 1851, The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London. (chromolitho)

The Crystal Palace, 1851, The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London. (chromolitho)
5235201 The Crystal Palace, 1851, The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crystal Palace, 1851)

Background imageColonies Collection: The British Virgin Islands, engraved by Georges-Louis Le Rouge

The British Virgin Islands, engraved by Georges-Louis Le Rouge
5648405 The British Virgin Islands, engraved by Georges-Louis Le Rouge, 1779 (hand-coloured engraving) by Jefferys, Thomas (c.1719-71) (after); 44x58 cm; Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts

Background imageColonies Collection: The Queens Birthday in the Colonies, firing a Royal Salute on Tower Hill at Sierra Leone (engraving)

The Queens Birthday in the Colonies, firing a Royal Salute on Tower Hill at Sierra Leone (engraving)
1038873 The Queens Birthday in the Colonies, firing a Royal Salute on Tower Hill at Sierra Leone (engraving) by English School

Background imageColonies Collection: The Opening of the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies, and India

The Opening of the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies, and India
1038846 The Opening of the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies, and India, by Her Majesty the Queen (engraving) by English School



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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.