Residency Collection

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

Interior of a hall in the palace of the Mughal kings in Delhi

The interior of the British residency in Kabul, 1880
3507335 The interior of the British residency in Kabul, 1880; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the British residency in Kabul, during the Second Anglo-Afghan War)

Ruins of the Residency, between 1864 and 1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Ruins of the Residency, between 1864 and 1865. India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow

McDowell festival, Peterborough, New Hampshire, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McDowell festival, Peterborough, New Hampshire, 1912 or 1913

The British Residency at Hyderabad, 1835. Creator: Robert Melville Grindlay
The British Residency at Hyderabad, 1835. Administrative headquarters during the British Raj, Hyderabad, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II"

Lucknow, India - The Residency - Sir Henry Lawrence Monument
High cross Sir Henry Lawrence Memorial in The Residency, Lucknow - Sir Henry (1806-1857) acted heroically during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857

The Residency, Lucknow, India Date: 1857-1858

Map of The Residency, Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion, or Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, Victorian military history
Vintage illustration Map of The Residency, Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion, or Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, Victorian military history

Scene at the Relief of Lucknow, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene at the Relief of Lucknow, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Incidents of Lord Napier of Magdalas Military Career (engraving)
1626724 Incidents of Lord Napier of Magdalas Military Career (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Expedition against the Malays (engraving)
1105927 The Expedition against the Malays (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition against the Malays)

Plan of the City of Lucknow, from Cassells Illustrated History of England
STC394736 Plan of the City of Lucknow, from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Residency, Bangalore (b / w photo)
2810900 The Residency, Bangalore (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Residency, Bangalore)

19th century vintage photograph India - The Residency from the Garden - attrib to Samuel Bourne

Ruins of the Residency Lucknow, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: ruins of the Residency Lucknow, India

The Residency, Lucknow, India and monument. Date: circa 1900s

The Residency, Lucknow, India Date: 1900s

The Defender of Mafeking at Pretoria, Lord Roberts receiving Major-General Baden-Powell at the Residency (litho)
1599967 The Defender of Mafeking at Pretoria, Lord Roberts receiving Major-General Baden-Powell at the Residency (litho) by Holland Tringham

Members of the Indian Plague Commission at the Residency, Bangalore (b / w photo)
1598402 Members of the Indian Plague Commission at the Residency, Bangalore (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Residency and Club, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204922 The Residency and Club, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Residency and Club, Srinagar)

Plan of the Battle of Bithoor, 16th August 1857, from Cassell
STC394735 Plan of the Battle of Bithoor, 16th August 1857, from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Dining Room of the Viceregal Lodge, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495571 Dining Room of the Viceregal Lodge, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Lucknow, taken from the Balcony of the Residency (engraving)
2771258 View of Lucknow, taken from the Balcony of the Residency (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Lucknow)

Interior of the Residency at Cabul, showing the Position in which the Defenders Last took Refuge (engraving)
1099880 Interior of the Residency at Cabul, showing the Position in which the Defenders Last took Refuge (engraving) by English School

The War in Basutoland, South Africa (engraving)
1107008 The War in Basutoland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Basutoland, South Africa)

The Deposition of the Khan of Khelat, Views in Khelat City (engraving)
1062887 The Deposition of the Khan of Khelat, Views in Khelat City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deposition of the Khan of Khelat)

The War in the Malay Peninsula (engraving)
1059174 The War in the Malay Peninsula (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Malay Peninsula)

Sketches of Manipur (engraving)
1603024 Sketches of Manipur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Manipur. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 April 1891)

The Residency, Chudderghaut, Hyderabad (b / w photo)
2810888 The Residency, Chudderghaut, Hyderabad (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Residency, Chudderghaut, Hyderabad)

Three Years in Manipur (engraving)
1592156 Three Years in Manipur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Years in Manipur. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 November 1891)

The Afghan Campaign, the Ruins of the British Residency, Cabul (engraving)
1054310 The Afghan Campaign, the Ruins of the British Residency, Cabul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Campaign)

On the Residency Terrace, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, July 1897 (b / w photo)
6023660 On the Residency Terrace, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, July 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Residency Terrace, Kuala Kangsar, Perak)

The Basuto War (engraving)
1590240 The Basuto War (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Basuto War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 February 1881)

The Entrance Hall of the Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495569 The Entrance Hall of the Viceregal Palace, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495568 The Viceregal Palace, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Henry Kavanagh completing his Disguise in the Residency at Lucknow (engraving)
665795 Thomas Henry Kavanagh completing his Disguise in the Residency at Lucknow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mutiny in India (engraving)
1609424 The Mutiny in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mutiny in India. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 March 1858)

Mr H H Johnston, British Commissioner for Central Africa, in the Gardens of the Residency at Zomba
1604821 Mr H H Johnston, British Commissioner for Central Africa, in the Gardens of the Residency at Zomba, Nyassaland (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Prince Albert Victor at Hyderabad, India (engraving)
1046826 Prince Albert Victor at Hyderabad, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert Victor at Hyderabad, India)

The Residency, Lucknow (engraving)
3626687 The Residency, Lucknow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Residency, Lucknow)

The British Residency at Hyderabad (engraving)
3626659 The British Residency at Hyderabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Residency at Hyderabad)

The Viceroys Study, Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495570 The Viceroys Study, Viceregal Palace, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Residency at Hyderabad, 1813; 1830 (hand-coloured engraving. )
1196714 The British Residency at Hyderabad, 1813; 1830 (hand-coloured engraving.) by Grindlay, Robert Melville (1786-1877) (after); 40.5x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

British Residency at Coomassie (litho)
1605391 British Residency at Coomassie (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Residency at Coomassie)

Sketches in the Malay Peninsula (engraving)
1059106 Sketches in the Malay Peninsula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Malay Peninsula)

In Memory of Gordon, the Service among the Ruins of the Residency at Khartoum (engraving)
1063674 In Memory of Gordon, the Service among the Ruins of the Residency at Khartoum (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Memory of Gordon)

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"Journey through the Residencies: A Glimpse into Colonial Legacies and Historical Landmarks" Embark on a captivating voyage as we explore the Residencies, iconic symbols of colonial power and historical significance. From Lucknow to Delhi, Ismailia to Srinagar, these Residencies bear witness to tales of triumphs, tragedies, and cultural amalgamation. The Union Flag fluttering over the Lucknow Residency evokes memories of British rule in India. This architectural marvel housed British officials during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, leaving behind a map that narrates Victorian military history. Step inside the opulent halls of Mughal kings' palace in Delhi - an interior adorned with grandeur and splendor. Here lies a testament to India's rich heritage before colonial influences took hold. In Egypt's Ismailia stands Ferdinand de Lesseps' House; its walls echoing stories from an era when European powers sought control over strategic territories. The road leading to Isma'il Pasha's palace unveils remnants of a bygone era where East met West. Amidst turmoil and strife, the British Residency in Srinagar stood tall as a symbol of stability in Kashmir. Its presence reminds us of how political boundaries shaped lives while preserving echoes of past glory. Witness scenes etched forever in history - lithographs depicting relief efforts during The Indian Famine at a Residency or engravings capturing executions outside Afghan residencies during The War in Afghanistan. These haunting images serve as reminders that resilience often emerges amidst adversity. As we gaze upon ruins like those at Cabul or monuments honoring Sir Henry Lawrence at Lucknow's Residency, we are reminded that time may erode physical structures but not their enduring legacy. Join us on this immersive journey through time and space – where flags flew high, cultures intertwined within these hallowed grounds known as "Residencies.