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Trinidad & Tobago Map, c1940s. Creator: UnknownTrinidad & Tobago Map, c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]
Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan ZoffanyColonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. In an open-sided tent, East India Company officers and administrators sit and stand under a canopy
General Map of British South Africa, 1900. Creator: UnknownGeneral Map of British South Africa, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885, 1893 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
Capitals of the British Empire, 1937. Artist: Charles E TurnerCapitals of the British Empire, 1937. Chief cities and seats of government in Australia, Canada, South Africa, Newfoundland, Northern Ireland, and the Irish Free State
English grandee of the East India Company riding in an Indian procession, 1825-1830
Plan of the Battle of Aliwal, c1891. Creator: James GrantPlan of the Battle of Aliwal, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & CoHousehold Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards was renamed 2nd Life Guards in 1877 and contributed to the Household Cavalry Composite Regiment in the Second Boer War
Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C
Map of Bengal, the North West and Central Provinces, and Assam, 1902. Creator: UnknownMap of Bengal, the North West and Central Provinces, and Assam, 1902. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd. London, 1902]
The Rhodes Colossus, 1892 Artist: Edward Linley SambourneThe Rhodes Colossus, 1892. Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902), English-born South African businessman and statesman, shown striding across Africa from Cape Town to Cairo with a telegraph wire
The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant
General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902. Sir Bindon Blood (1842-1940) British Army commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Southern Africa. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE BrutonThe Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. The Cape Town Highlanders infantry regiment of the South African Army was mobilised for active duty during the Second Boer War
Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills SheldonLord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Koos de la Rey ambushed Methuens column at Tweebosch on on 7 March 1902, Lord Methuen was captured by the Boers
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. CreatorThe Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & CoOfficer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: HeathMajor-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War
Victory Bonds will help stop this. Kultur vs. Humanity, 1918Victory Bonds will help stop this. Kultur vs. Humanity, published 1918 (colour lithograph). This refers to the sinking of the Red Cross transport ship Llandoverty Castle
Thus Did A Hundred Men Keep Three Thousand Savages At Bay, c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe SkeltonThus Did A Hundred Men Keep Three Thousand Savages At Bay, c1908, (c1920). In 1877, Theophilus Shepstone (1817-1893) a British South African statesman was responsible for the annexation of
General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902. Paul Sandford Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General
The Red House, Government Buildings, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th centuryThe Red House, Government Buildings, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I. (British West Indies), early 20th century. View of colonial administrative buildings in what is now Trinidad and Tobago
Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
Insignia of the Order of the British Empire, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA
Marble pavilion in the Fort Gardens, Lahore, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lahore Fort was built in the 1560s by the Mughal Emperor Akbar
Indian cavalrymen, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoIndian cavalrymen, 1896. Guides Cavalry (Queens Own) of the North West Frontier; the Central India Horse; the 1st Bengal Cavalry (the famous 1st Irregulars)
Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)
The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s. The future King Edward VIII signs his name during a royal visit
The British South Africa Police, 1936. Creator: UnknownThe British South Africa Police, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]
New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. Creator: UnknownNew Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]
Ostriches, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]
A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayA Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
The Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayThe Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
The Mosque and Gate of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayThe Mosque and Gate of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
King Cetewayo, 1902. Cetshwayo Kampande (c1826-1884), King of the Zulu Kingdom. After Crewes. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I
East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. Artist: Thomas LunyEast India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]
Driving A Cow Before Her, Laura Secord Passed The American Sentries, c1909, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe SkeltonDriving A Cow Before Her, Laura Secord Passed The American Sentries, c1909, (c1920). Laura Secord (1775-1868) Canadian heroine of the War of 1812
Massacre in the boats off Cawnpore, 1857, (c1860). Massacre of British civilians in what is now known as Kanpur, India. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume I
Types of soldiers from the first half of the 19th century, 1900. Artist: Richard KnotelTypes of soldiers from the first half of the 19th century, 1900. Illustrations of uniforms from various different countries during the Napoleonic Wars
'Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C.', c1900. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd'Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C.', c1900. British Army officer who served in India, Burma and South Africa; Governor of Gibraltar. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. 'This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate
Action between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst"... 1858. Creator: UnknownAction between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst", Canton River, 19th July, 1858. British forces in China
The New Indian Council Chamber, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe New Indian Council Chamber, 1858. Meeting room in India House, London. View of '...the chamber in which the new Council of India now holds its deliberations
Sketches at Canton - Demolishing Houses, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches at Canton - Demolishing Houses, 1858. British forces cause havoc in China. Engraving from '...drawings which we received by the last Overland Mail from our Special Artist
Sketches at Canton - Panic at the Commissariat Stores - "Great Firing and No Execution", 1858. British forces cause havoc in China
Inauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Creator: UnknownInauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Parting. 'The centre of attraction was, of course, the magnificent bungalow
Turning the First Turf of the Ceylon Railway, 1858. Creator: UnknownTurning the First Turf of the Ceylon Railway, 1858. Engraving from a photographs by Mr. Parting, of a ceremony performed '...by his Excellency Sir Henry Ward, the Governor of the Island
Sketches in Canton - Appearance of a Busy Street...after a Visit from "The Barbarians", 1858Sketches in Canton - Appearance of a Busy Street in Canton after a Visit from "The Barbarians" on their burning and plundering raid, 1858. Destruction caused by British forces