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General Babington, 1902. Creator: Charles KnightGeneral Babington, 1902. Sir James Melville Babington (1854-1936) British Army officer and cavalry leader who took part in the Battle of Magersfontein on 10-11 December 1899
Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic CoMajor-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Frederick Walter Kitchener (1858- 1912) British soldier and colonial administrator, brother of Lord Kitchener Commander-in-Chief of the troops in South Africa
Church Square, Pretoria, 1902. Creator: Donald McCrackenChurch Square, Pretoria, 1902. Historic centre of the city of Pretoria, South Africa in 1954 had a statue of the Boer leader and president of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger, at its centre
The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901, 1902. Victorian Mounted Rifles under attack on their camp at Wilmansrust by Boers dressed in captured khaki uniforms and turned up hats
Map Showing District Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the Position of the British Forces Round the Latter, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, January 12, 1901, 1901Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, for Inspection by General Brabant, January 12, 1901, 1901. British military parade in colonial South Africa
Their Ordeal of Fire: The Grenadier Guards at the Battle of Biddulphs Berg, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C
The Tentacles at Work, 1901. Creator: UnknownThe Tentacles at Work, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
Major-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D. S. O. 1901. Creator: Bassano LtdMajor-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D.S.O. 1901. Horace Smith-Dorrien (1858-1930) British Army General. One of the few British survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana who also distinguished himself in
Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & SmithMajor-General Barton, C.B. 1901. Major General Sir Geoffrey Barton (1844- 1922) served the British Army from 1862 until 1904 commanded the 6th Brigade of the South Natal Field Force in the Relief of
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IIBurning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. During Peace talks of February 1901, Kitchner declared he would stop his troops burning farms if Louis Botha instructed the Boers to stop using them
The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IIThe Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. CreatorThe Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
The Battle of Colenso - The Last Desperate Attempt to Save the Guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C
The Battle of Modder River - The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Crossing the Drift, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C
All That Was Left of Them. The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900" All That Was Left of Them." The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C
Looking Down One of La Pazs Sloping Streets, Bolivia, c1930s. Creator: UnknownLooking Down One of LaPazs Sloping Streets, Bolivia, c1930s. Founded on October 20, 1548 by Spanish conquistador Captain Alonso de Mendoza on the site of the Inca settlement of Laja
In Historic Old New Orleans, La. - Jackson Square, the Site of Bienvilles PlaceIn Historic Old New Orleans, La. - Jackson Square, the Site of Bienvilles " Place d Armes". c1930s. St Louis Cathedral in historic Jackson Park in the French Quarter of New Orleans with
Map illustrating the Closing Phases of the East African Campaign, 1917-18, (c1920). European powers in Africa during the First World War
The Conquest of the Cameroons, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920). Creator: UnknownThe Conquest of the Cameroons, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920)....map showing approximately how the colony was cleared of the German troops
Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: UnknownColonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Map showing German East Africa, British East Africa, the Belgian Congo, Rhodesia, Uganda
West Virginias Magnificent State Capitol in Charleston, c1930s. Creator: UnknownWest Virginias Magnificent State Capitol in Charleston, c1930s. The Colonial revival West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia was built 1924-1932 and designed by Cass Gilbert
Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: UnknownMap of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Fighting began in January 1915, when a German-led Ottoman force invaded the Sinai Peninsula, then part of the British Protectorate of Egypt
Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, c1930sThrough a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, the Imperial Capital of India, c1930s
The Post Office and Curb Flower Market, Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa, c1930s. Main street of the central business district (downtown) of Cape Town. From " Tour of the World"
The Drums of Africa - in the Village of Ikoko on Lake Ntomba in Belgian Congo, c1930s. Lake Tumba in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is inhabited by the Mongo people
G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. Creator: UnknownG. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. George Steevens (1736-1800) English Shakespearean commentator and director of the East India Company, educated at Eton College and at Kings College, Cambridge
Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Creator: UnknownPrince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682) German army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor in Canada
W. Pitt, Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778), 1830. Creator: UnknownW. Pitt, Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778), 1830. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) British Whig who served as Prime Minister mid 18th century
Algerian tirailleurs known as Turcos, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: UnknownAlgerian tirailleurs known as Turcos, First World War, 1915, (c1920). French Colonial Reinforcements: Turcos lining up with their long bayonets fixed for action
Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & SonMap of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Map showing colonial possessions including the Belgian Congo, British East Africa, German East Africa, Northern Rhodesia and Portuguese East Africa
The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, 1876: The Princes Elephant charged by a Tiger in the Nepal Terai, February 21, (1901)
King George and Queen Mary visit wounded soldiers, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Wounded Heroes from the Front: Their Majesties visiting one of the Indian Hospital Camps
New Zealand soldiers with captured German flag, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: UnknownNew Zealand soldiers with captured German flag, First World War, 1914, (c1920). New Zealands War Trophy: Members of the Expeditionary Force with the German flag which they hauled down in Samoa
Right Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). Creator: UnknownRight Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), British statesman, diplomat Scottish landowner and Peelite
In the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: UnknownIn the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 1901. Public garden in Adelaide city centre, officially opened in 1857. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]
Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Creator: UnknownWilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Public research university founded in 1853 with money donated by Sir Samuel Wilson. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]
Lily Pond, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, 1901. Creator: UnknownLily Pond, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, 1901. Surveyed in 1828 by Colonial Botanist Charles Fraser, the gardens were originally planted in 1825 by convicts with food crops to feed the prison colony
Albany, West Australia, 1901. Creator: UnknownAlbany, West Australia, 1901.Albany, the oldest colonial settlement in Western Australia, founded on 26 December 1826 as a military outpost of New South Wales. From " Federated Australia"
Gladesville Asylum for the Insane, New South Wales, 1901. Creator: UnknownGladesville Asylum for the Insane, New South Wales, 1901. Gladesville Mental Hospital, a psychiatric hospital established in the suburb of Gladesville, New South Wales in 1838
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Creator: LesageSir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Charles Gavan Duffy (1816-1903), Irish-Australian nationalist, journalist, poet and politician
Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, in coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, c1650, (1937)Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, Director of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck, showing a coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, in reign of George I, c1650, (1937)
Sadiron; tongs; skimmer, fork; trivets and copper chopping-dish, c18th century, (1937)One sadiron; one charcoal tongs; ladies, skimmer, and fork; two trivets; copper chopping-dish, c18th century, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800"
Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: UnknownPicture of Edward Winslow, Governor of Plymouth Colony, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Edward Winslow (1595-1655) Separatist who traveled on the Mayflower in 1620. Leader at Plymouth Colony
Portrait of Hernando De Soto, showing Spanish Armour of 16th century, c1520-1540, (1937). Hernando de Soto (c1500-1542) Spanish explorer and conquistador
The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: The Storming of the Cashmir Gate, Delhi, September 14, 1857, (1901). Episode during the British colonial period
The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, 1901: Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, March 16, 1901. Ships are decorated with flags as crowds turn out to wave off the royal yacht HMS Ophir as
Map of India, Showing the British Possessions in 1780, 1800, and at the Present Time, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier