Independence Collection

Flag of the Scottish Covenanters
The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters. They were Presbyterians sworn to defend their religion, part of a Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland against the English

Bonhomme Richard / Serapis
John Paul Jones, American naval commander, in the Bonhomme Richard attacks the Serapis

View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London
A superb postcard view down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London - the detial is incredible, with individual shops identifiable, the pavements as busy (as they ever are)

William Wallace - statue in Aberdeen
A statue of William Wallace (1270 - 1305) in Aberdeen, Scotland erected in 1888. A Scottish knight and landowner who is known for leading a resistance during the Wars of Scottish Independence

Constitution of Usa / 1787
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Drawn up by 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia

Signed copy of the Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Signed copy of the Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776

Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchling crossing a beach to get to the sea. Cayenne, French Guiana, July

The Declaration Committee. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson meeting at Jeffersons lodgings
DECLARATION COMMITTEE. The Declaration Committee. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson meeting at Jeffersons lodgings on the corner of Seventh and (High)

MEXICO: 1810 REVOLUTION. The Cry of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgos call to revolt, 16 September 1810. Detail of the mural by Juan O Gorman, 20th century

Signed copy of the Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Signed copy of the Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776

Battle of Cowpens 1781Is
At Cowpens, South Carolina, general Daniel Morgan defeats a British force under Colonel Tarleton

The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency
On 15 August, 1947, British India ended and the two new Dominions of India and Pakistan came into being under Independence. New flags were raised at the new capitals, Delhi and Karachi respectively

GARNERAY, Louis (1783-1857). Naval Battle of Navarino. ca. 1827. Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman

Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The first page of Thomas Jeffersons rough draft of the Declaration of Independence, written 11-28 June 1776

Theodoros Kolokotronis - Greek Hero
Theodoros Kolokotronis (1770 - 1843), a Greek General and hero of the Greek War of Independence (1821-29) fought against the Ottoman Empire

JOSE MARTI Cuban poet and freedom- fighter, active in cause of Cuban independence, killed fighting the Spanish

View of Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia
View of Tbilisi (known as Tiflis until 1936), capital of Georgia, formerly part of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, until independence in 1991

BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN. Robert the Bruce securing Scottish independence from England at the Battle of Bannockburn, June 24, 1314: wood engraving, 19th century

Card celebrating 20 years of Czechoslovakia (1918 - 1938)

Lord Byron in 1826
GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON English poet as a supporter of Greek independence in 1826

Signing Venezuelas independence in Caracas (5th August 1811). Replica of a fresco painting by Tovar y Tovar (1883). Engraving

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

Independence Hall, Philadelphia. Date c1900

David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street
Lloyd George pictured leaving Downing Street after his resignation with his wife and daughter Megan. His resignation announcement featured in the Court circular of 19th October

Independence Declaration
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

George Lord Byron
GEORGE GORDON, lord BYRON writer and champion of Greek independence with his autograph

Abd El Kader, Algerian leader
Abd El Kader (Abd al-Qadir, El Amir Abdelkader), Algerian Islamic scholar, Sufi, political and military leader who led a resistance to French occupation in the mid-nineteenth century

George Washington Taking Command of the American Army at Cambridge, Mass. July 3rd 1775. Date: July 3rd 1775

Green Turtle, (Chelonia mydas) nesting female on beach, Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean

German poster campaign for injured soldiers
German poster to raise funds for war wounded soldiers, showing a soldier with a crutch in his left hand and tools in his right

Death of Sir Henry de Bohun, killed by Robert Bruces axe at the Battle of Bannockburn, 23-24 June 1314, part of the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1314

First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION: SIGNATURES. First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence

The Reunification or Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Young man in underwear with headphones in colorful light

Yanitza, The Albanian Joan of Arc, from Le Petit Journal
CHT344066 Yanitza, The Albanian Joan of Arc, from Le Petit Journal, 28th May 1911 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emergent Menggaris Tree / Tualang (Koompassia excelsa) protruding the canopy of lowland rainforest. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Jose de San Martin (1777-1850), Argentine general and politician, architect of of the Latin American Independence

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). History of Mexico: from the Conquest to 1930. 1929 - 1931. Detail of the central wall with scenes

Belfast riots, August 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast that began on the night of the 23rd August, and continued for a week

Belfast riots, July 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast from 20th to 23rd July 1920. 18 people were killed, and 200 wounded during the disturbances

Bare-chested man laughing

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

America - Battle Of Fort Mercer
The Repulse Of The Hessians Under Count Donop at Fort Mercer During The Battle Of Red Bank, New Jersey Date: 1778

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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Banqueting room in Reunification Hall

The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelp
United States. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall. The Spanish and American Illustration (1876)

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"Inspiring Tales of Independence: From Scottish Covenanters to Greek Heroes" The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters waves proudly, symbolizing their unwavering pursuit and religious freedom. Bonhomme Richard and Serapis engage in a fierce battle on the high seas, embodying the spirit during the American Revolutionary War. William Wallace's statue stands tall in Aberdeen, reminding us of his legendary fight for Scotland's independence against English rule. The Constitution of USA, born in 1787, serves as a beacon of liberty and self-governance for generations to come. Montpelier Vale offers a breathtaking view down Blackheath Village, where individuality thrives amidst London's bustling metropolis. A signed copy of the Declaration from July 4th, 1776 represents America's bold step towards liberation from British tyranny. Juan O Gorman's mural captures Mexico's cry for revolution with Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt on September 16th, 1810 - an iconic moment in Mexican history. Theodoros Kolokotronis emerges as a Greek hero fighting valiantly for Greece’s independence from Ottoman rule during the early 19th century. The Battle of Cowpens in 1781 showcases American resilience and determination as they secure victory over British forces during the Revolutionary War. As leatherback turtle hatchlings cross beaches to reach the sea, they symbolize nature’s struggle for survival – an innate quest for freedom and autonomy. From historical events that shaped nations' destinies to natural wonders reflecting life’s inherent drive towards independence; these diverse hints remind us that throughout time and across cultures, humanity has always yearned for freedom – both individually and collectively.