Colonists Collection

Review at Coxheath Camp
A Perspective View of COXHEATH CAMP [near Maidstone, Kent] representing a Grand Review of the Army. (Britain was currently at war with its awkward American colonists)

The Mayflower, engraved and pub. by John A. Lowell, Boston, 1905 (engraving) (b / w photo)
BAL97933 The Mayflower, engraved and pub. by John A. Lowell, Boston, 1905 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Johnson, Marshall (c.1850-1921) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Humanity and the universe, artwork. Titled A Far Sunset, this artwork shows a silhouetted human couple standing in a shallow sea with mist rising from the surface

Winthrops fleet in Boston harbour (engraving)
3626271 Winthrops fleet in Boston harbour (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winthrops fleet in Boston harbour)

Surrender at Saratoga
After being defeated by Gates at the battle of Stillwater, Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga : this is a turning point in the war ensuring victory for the colonists

French colonists waiting for a train at the railway station in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1908
5305168 French colonists waiting for a train at the railway station in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1908; (add.info)

The Spanish in America burning an Indian village (litho)
PNP344509 The Spanish in America burning an Indian village (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures.

Interior of a New England pioneer's home in the 17th century. From The History of Our Country, published 1899
2956599 Interior of a New England pioneer's home in the 17th century. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection.

Franklin before the Lord's Council, Whitehall Chapel, London, 1774. Christian Schuessele (c1824-1879)
528332 Franklin before the Lord's Council, Whitehall Chapel, London, 1774. Christian Schuessele (c1824-1879), American painter

A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture and Siege of Louisbourg
2956612 A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture and Siege of Louisbourg, part of the War of the Austrian Succession, aka King George's War

The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's
2956608 The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War

The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony
2956600 The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, North America. Myles Standish, also Miles, c. 1584 - 1656

The Fernshaw colony, Woods Point, Victoria, Australia in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506132 The Fernshaw colony, Woods Point, Victoria, Australia in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: The Fernshaw colony, Woods Point, Victoria)

James Oglethorpe, accompanied by settlers, arrives in 1732, at Yamacraw Bluff, Savannah
2956616 James Oglethorpe, accompanied by settlers, arrives in 1732, at Yamacraw Bluff, Savannah, Georgia to establish a camp with the help of a local elderly Indian chief, Tomochichi

Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, 1661 - 1723, Viscount Cornbury 1674 - 1709
2956613 Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, 1661 - 1723, Viscount Cornbury 1674 - 1709. Governor of New York and New Jersey between 1701 and 1708

Capture of Brookfield, Massachusetts, North America by Nipmucks in 1675 during King Philip's War
2956607 Capture of Brookfield, Massachusetts, North America by Nipmucks in 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War, or Metacom's Rebellion

An incident during the Pequot War, an armed conflict between the Pequot tribe
2956604 An incident during the Pequot War, an armed conflict between the Pequot tribe and an alliance of the English colonists of the Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth

English commander Charles Cornwallis surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 178, engraving
531387 English commander Charles Cornwallis surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 178, engraving.; (add.info.: American War of Independence (1775-1783)); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A scene in the courtroom during The Salem witch trials of 1692. From The History of Our Country, published 1899
2956611 A scene in the courtroom during The Salem witch trials of 1692. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection.

The death of Metacomet, aka by his adopted English name King Philip, in 1676, during King Philip's War
2956609 The death of Metacomet, aka by his adopted English name King Philip, in 1676, during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War

John Mason (c. 1600-1672) and John Gallop (1619-1675) attacking the Indians off Block Island during the Pequot War in
2956631 John Mason (c. 1600-1672) and John Gallop (1619-1675) attacking the Indians off Block Island during the Pequot War in 1637. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection

The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590
2956622 The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590. John White discovers the word Croatoan carved onto a tree upon his return to

William Penn arrives in Upland, Chester, Province of Pennsylvania in 1682. William Penn, 1644 - 1718
2956615 William Penn arrives in Upland, Chester, Province of Pennsylvania in 1682. William Penn, 1644 - 1718. English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher

Colonist Vaisman with the Van Smeer Children, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Colonist Vaisman with the Van Smeer Children, 1927. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921

Koos with the "Catch", 1926. Creator: Unknown. Koos with the "Catch", 1926. Creator: Unknown
Koos with the "Catch", 1926. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

Outside the House, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Outside the House, 1925. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

International Group in Our House, 1926. Creator: Unknown
International Group in Our House, 1926. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

Koos Fis, 1924. Creator: Unknown
Koos Fis, 1924. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

Nell Fis with a Finnish Friend Tika, 1924. Creator: Unknown
Nell Fis with a Finnish Friend Tika, 1924. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

Albert, Maria, and Bert Kotter, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Albert, Maria, and Bert Kotter, 1928. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

Colonists Khelgut and Iva with a Group of Russian Teachers, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Colonists Khelgut and Iva with a Group of Russian Teachers, 1927. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921

Newlyweds Nell and Koos Fis, 1920s. Creator: Unknown
Newlyweds Nell and Koos Fis, 1920s. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

Colonists in the Country Side, 1924. Creator: Unknown
Colonists in the Country Side, 1924. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown. At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850
At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Kangaroo-hunting in Australia:..a party of men and dogs have come up with the kangaroo - or, as it is called

Reform Banquet in the Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Reform Banquet in the Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand, 1850. Nearly two hundred guests sat down to a sumptuous dinner...On the stage was the chairman's table

Full Cry, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry, 1850. Kangaroo-hunting:..the favourite colonial sport of Australia...the full chase, with its adventurous character across a half-cleared country; in which the flying leaps of the kangaroo

Emigration to Australia - Farewell Group Meeting of the Family Colonisation Loan Society, 1850. Emigrants leaving for Australia in the Slain's Castle, met at the British Institution

The Canterbury Colonists - scene at Gravesend, on Monday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Canterbury Colonists - scene at Gravesend [in Kent], on Monday, 1850. Settlers bound for New Zealand. A dinner was given...in the fields adjoining Wate's Hotel...the hotel itself not being

Killing a "Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Killing a "Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Killing a "Boomer", 1850. Kangaroo-hunting in Australia: The native name for the Kangaroo is "boomer" hence the boomerang...the kangaroo is seized on by the dogs

Panorama of New Zealand - Bivouack of Surveyors, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Panorama of New Zealand - Bivouack of Surveyors, 1850. Display in London:..painted by Mr. S. C. Brees, from drawings made by him during his location in New Zealand as principal engineer

Emigrant Ship, between Decks, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Emigrant Ship, between Decks, 1850. Sailing ship bound for the colonies, showing:..female emigrants making their arrangements for the voyage...[The women were enabled to emigrate by] the movement

Emigrant Needlewomen on Deck, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Emigrant Needlewomen on Deck, 1850. Sailing ship bound for the colonies. The women were enabled to emigrate by...the movement on behalf of the distressed needlewomen or London...the ladies

The Canterbury Settlement, New Zealand - sketch on board the "Randolph" Emigrant Ship, 1850. Colonists depart from the East India Dock on the Thames in London

Departure of the Noncomformists from London...for the new colony... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Departure of the Noncomformists from London, on Thursday week, for the new colony of Albertland, New Zealand: scene on board the Matilda Wattenbach on her passage down the river [Thames], 1862

America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps
American Colonists burn papers bearing the Stamps required under The Stamp Act of March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists

Africa. The Congo. Herd of elephants
History of Africa. 19th century. Herd of elephants. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Vivi Station and Castle Hill
History of Africa. 19th century. Vivi Station and Castle Hill. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

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"Colonists: Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future" Review at Coxheath Camp: A glimpse into the lives of early colonists as they trained and prepared for their journey to new lands. Winthrops fleet in Boston harbor (engraving): Witnessing the arrival of Winthrop's fleet, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of a new era in American history. Humanity and the universe, artwork: Reflecting on our place in the vastness of space, colonists embarked on daring expeditions driven by curiosity and ambition. The Mayflower, engraved and pub. By John A. Lowell, Boston, 1905 (engraving) (b / w photo): The iconic vessel that carried brave souls seeking freedom across treacherous seas to forge a new life. Surrender at Saratoga: An event that showcased both resilience and determination as colonists fought for independence against all odds. Africa. The Congo. Herd of elephants: Explorers marveled at Africa's majestic wildlife while striving to understand its rich cultural heritage. Africa, Congo. Interior of Vivi Station: Amidst untamed landscapes, colonial outposts like Vivi Station served as gateways between worlds - bridging cultures and fostering trade. Africa. Vivi Station and Castle Hill: Symbolizing European influence in Africa during colonization; these structures stood witness to complex interactions between settlers and indigenous communities. America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps: A powerful image capturing resistance against unjust taxation policies that fueled revolutionary fervor among American colonists. Libya's Desert Express": Traversing unforgiving terrains aboard Libya's Desert Express train evokes memories of pioneering spirits who braved harsh conditions in search of progress. Admiral Arthur Phillip, 1786 (oil on canvas): Admiral Arthur Phillip personifies leadership as he laid foundations for British settlement in Australia – an enduring legacy of colonization.