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Background imageColonial Collection: General Babington, 1902. Creator: Charles Knight

General Babington, 1902. Creator: Charles Knight
General 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co

Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Major-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

Background imageColonial Collection: Church Square, Pretoria, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken

Church Square, Pretoria, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Church 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

Background imageColonial Collection: The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901, 1902

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

Background imageColonial Collection: Map Showing District Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the Position of the British

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

Background imageColonial Collection: Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, January 12, 1901, 1901

Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, January 12, 1901, 1901
Muster 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Their Ordeal of Fire: The Grenadier Guards at the Battle of Biddulphs Berg, 1901

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

Background imageColonial Collection: The Tentacles at Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown

The Tentacles at Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Tentacles at Work, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Background imageColonial Collection: Major-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D. S. O. 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd

Major-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D. S. O. 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd
Major-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

Background imageColonial Collection: Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & Smith

Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & Smith
Major-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

Background imageColonial Collection: Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Burning 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

Background imageColonial Collection: The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageColonial Collection: The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. Creator

The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. Creator
The 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]

Background imageColonial Collection: The Battle of Colenso - The Last Desperate Attempt to Save the Guns of the 14th

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

Background imageColonial Collection: The Battle of Modder River - The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Crossing the Drift, 1900

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

Background imageColonial Collection: 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
" 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Looking Down One of La Pazs Sloping Streets, Bolivia, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

Looking Down One of La Pazs Sloping Streets, Bolivia, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Looking 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

Background imageColonial Collection: In Historic Old New Orleans, La. - Jackson Square, the Site of Bienvilles Place

In Historic Old New Orleans, La. - Jackson Square, the Site of Bienvilles Place
In 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Map illustrating the Closing Phases of the East African Campaign, 1917-18, (c1920)

Map illustrating the Closing Phases of the East African Campaign, 1917-18, (c1920). European powers in Africa during the First World War

Background imageColonial Collection: The Conquest of the Cameroons, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

The Conquest of the Cameroons, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Conquest of the Cameroons, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920)....map showing approximately how the colony was cleared of the German troops

Background imageColonial Collection: Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Map showing German East Africa, British East Africa, the Belgian Congo, Rhodesia, Uganda

Background imageColonial Collection: West Virginias Magnificent State Capitol in Charleston, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

West Virginias Magnificent State Capitol in Charleston, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
West 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, c1930s

Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, c1930s
Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, the Imperial Capital of India, c1930s

Background imageColonial Collection: The Post Office and Curb Flower Market, Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 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"

Background imageColonial Collection: The Drums of Africa - in the Village of Ikoko on Lake Ntomba in Belgian Congo, c1930s

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

Background imageColonial Collection: G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. Creator: Unknown

G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682) German army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor in Canada

Background imageColonial Collection: W. Pitt, Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown

W. Pitt, Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown
W. 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Algerian tirailleurs known as Turcos, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Algerian tirailleurs known as Turcos, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Algerian tirailleurs known as Turcos, First World War, 1915, (c1920). French Colonial Reinforcements: Turcos lining up with their long bayonets fixed for action

Background imageColonial Collection: Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son

Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map 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

Background imageColonial Collection: The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, 1876: The Princes Elephant charged by a Tiger

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, 1876: The Princes Elephant charged by a Tiger in the Nepal Terai, February 21, (1901)

Background imageColonial Collection: King George and Queen Mary visit wounded soldiers, First World War, 1915, (c1920)

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

Background imageColonial Collection: New Zealand soldiers with captured German flag, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

New Zealand soldiers with captured German flag, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
New 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Right Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Right Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Right 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

Background imageColonial Collection: In the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: Unknown

In the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: Unknown
In the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 1901. Public garden in Adelaide city centre, officially opened in 1857. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Background imageColonial Collection: Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Wilson 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]

Background imageColonial Collection: Lily Pond, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Lily Pond, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lily 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Albany, West Australia, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Albany, West Australia, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Albany, 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"

Background imageColonial Collection: Gladesville Asylum for the Insane, New South Wales, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Gladesville Asylum for the Insane, New South Wales, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Gladesville 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Creator: Lesage

Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Creator: Lesage
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Charles Gavan Duffy (1816-1903), Irish-Australian nationalist, journalist, poet and politician

Background imageColonial Collection: Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, in coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, c1650, (1937)

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)

Background imageColonial Collection: Sadiron; tongs; skimmer, fork; trivets and copper chopping-dish, c18th century, (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"

Background imageColonial Collection: Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Picture 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Portrait of Hernando De Soto, showing Spanish Armour of 16th century, c1520-1540, (1937)

Portrait of Hernando De Soto, showing Spanish Armour of 16th century, c1520-1540, (1937). Hernando de Soto (c1500-1542) Spanish explorer and conquistador

Background imageColonial Collection: The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: The Storming of the Cashmir Gate, Delhi, September 14, 1857, (1901)

The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: The Storming of the Cashmir Gate, Delhi, September 14, 1857, (1901). Episode during the British colonial period

Background imageColonial Collection: The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901
The 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

Background imageColonial Collection: Map of India, Showing the British Possessions in 1780, 1800, and at the Present Time, 1890

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



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