Declared Collection

The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi, 1874
The King of Ashantis palace at Kumasi, the Ashanti capital, viewed from the east in 1874 towards the end of the second Ashanti War (1873-74)

Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
Soldiers from the Fante tribe who served under the British in their war against the Ashanti empire on the Gold Coast. In 1873

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

Wwi / Serbian Army / 1914
The Serbian army, to much acclaim, leave to defend their country against Austrian forces. Austria had declared war on Serbia on 28 July

Council of Nicaea
At the Council of NICAEA (now Iznik, Turkey), called by emperor Constantine, Arianism is declared a heresy, and the doctrine of the Trinity is upheld [Nicene Creed]

Hercule Poirot, 1923
Portrait of the fictional Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, published in The Sketch in 1923. At that time Agatha Christie was regularly published in The Sketch and this painting of her character

Princesses Alice and Vicky
Queen Victorias two eldest daughters: on the right, Vicky, Princess Royal, Crown Princess, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901) and Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878)

Hayes winning the Marathon Race. Olympic Games, London 1908
Photograph of John Hayes, American athlete, in the final leg of the marathon race at the London Olympic Games in 1908. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack

Muhammad Ali of Egypt
Mehmet Ali Pasha al-Mas ud ibn Agha (1769-1849) (Muhammad Ali of Egypt) - an Albanian commander in the Ottoman army, who became Wali, and self-declared Khedive of Egypt and Sudan.. Date: circa 1840

The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth
Engraving showing the battle between HMS Shah and Amethyst and the Peruvian Ironclad turret ship Huascar on the 29th May 1877

FORTUNY, Francisco (19th century). The Congress of Tucuman from 1816. Constituent assembly that declared the Independence

Tragedy of the Marathon Race... London Olympics 1908
Front cover from The Graphic. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack during the 1908 London Olympics

Brazil & Bras Portrait
A map of Brazil with a portrait of its then president Venceslau Bras. Brazil had declared war on Germany in 1917 during World War One

United States Air Force - Beechcraft QU-22B 69-7702 (msn EB-10) The QU-22B was developed as very quiet un-piloted relay station for the Igloo White movement detection system deployed on the Ho Chi

Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia
Ian Douglas Smith (1919-2007), best known as the Prime Minister of the British self-governing colony of Southern Rhodesia

Ceremony in which the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. Date: 1877

Satirical cartoon, Evacuation of Holland and Brabant. Showing General Charles-Francois Dumouriez retreating with the French army (in blue)

DDE-90025689
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025688
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025684
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025687
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025686
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025685
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025683
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025682
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025677
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025680
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025679
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025676
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025675
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

Ann Line, "She declared to the standers by with a loud voice"(litho)
5211190 Ann Line, " She declared to the standers by with a loud voice" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ann Line)

Camerlengo Officially Announces The Death Of The Pontiff (Colour Litho)
2798686 Camerlengo Officially Announces The Death Of The Pontiff (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The International Advertising Convention, declaring the convention open H. R. H
The International Advertising Convention, declaring the convention open H.R.H. the Prince of Wales at Wembley, London. Date: 1924

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Takes all sorts to make a world
The caption says It takes all sorts to make a world and I m glad that you re one of the sorts! The postcard was sent one month before war was declared. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1939

Maximus declared emperor
LLM455612 Maximus declared emperor by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximus declared emperor. Willss cigarette card, early 20th century)

Mounted guards in Madrid, Spain, April 1931
Mounted guards in Madrid in April 1931, when Spain was declared a Republic. 1931

Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands
The British gained violent control of the Bay Islands from Honduras in 1838, but did little about any formalities or governance until March 1852

Rudolf Caracciola, Motor Racing Champion of Germany
Rudolf Caracciola declared Motor Racing Champion of Germany for the 1935 season. He also won the European Championship for the same year. 1935

Anna Neagle in the film Victoria the Great
Anna Neagle as Queen Victoria declared Empress of India in the film Victoria the Great (1937). 1937

Ringing the first peal after the Imperial Institute was declared open by Her Majesty (engraving)
607461 Ringing the first peal after the Imperial Institute was declared open by Her Majesty (engraving) by English School

The Duce announces to Italy and the world the intervention in the war (colour litho)
2784016 The Duce announces to Italy and the world the intervention in the war (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A picturesque ceremony in London (colour litho)
2808812 A picturesque ceremony in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque ceremony in London)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of
538307 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory. On 5 October 1870 Wilhlem I, King of Prussia made Versailles his headquarters

Prince Alexander of Bulgaria (engraving)
1041142 Prince Alexander of Bulgaria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alexander of Bulgaria, elected Prince of Bulgaria 29 April 1879)

The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf (engraving)
1049588 The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf)

Ringing the First Peal after the Institute was declared open by Her Majesty (engraving)
1038847 Ringing the First Peal after the Institute was declared open by Her Majesty (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The German Occupation of Samoa (engraving)
1046307 The German Occupation of Samoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Occupation of Samoa)

"Newfoundland was declared a British Colony"(litho)
5988752 " Newfoundland was declared a British Colony" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Declared: A Glimpse into Historical Moments and Figures" The King of Ashanti's Palace at Kumasi, 1874 - Witness the opulence and grandeur of one of Africa's most powerful kingdoms during a time of colonial expansion. Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti - Explore the complex dynamics between African tribes and European powers as local soldiers align themselves with foreign forces. WWI / Serbian Army / 1914 - Step into the trenches alongside brave Serbian soldiers as they fight for their homeland amidst the chaos of World War I. Council of Nicaea - Uncover the pivotal moment in Christian history where theological debates shaped religious doctrine under Emperor Constantine's watchful eye. Trial of Anchors at Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852 - Delve into maritime history as anchors are put to test in a trial that would determine their reliability on treacherous seas. Hercule Poirot, 1923 - Join Agatha Christie's iconic detective on an intriguing journey through crime-solving brilliance in this classic mystery novel setting. Princesses Alice and Vicky - Discover a tale of royal sisters who navigated love, duty, and political intrigue within Europe's elite circles during Victorian times. Hayes winning the Marathon Race; Olympic Games London 1908 - Relive an exhilarating sporting triumph as Johnny Hayes crosses the finish line to claim victory in one of history's most memorable marathons. Muhammad Ali of Egypt – Immerse yourself in Egyptian culture through Muhammad Ali Pasha’s reign—a transformative era marked by modernization efforts and political reforms. The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth – Journey back to a naval clash off Peru’s coast where two warships engage in fierce combat during South America’s turbulent times.