Death to World Imperialism, poster, 1919. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich MoorDeath to World Imperialism, poster, 1919. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow
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
Major General Sir Bindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Artist: Elliott & FryBindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Blood (1842-1940), commanding Meerut District, Bengal, was one of the few officers to see action in both the Zulu and Afghan campaigns of 1879
Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown, 1770. James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, made three voyages of discovery
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
Map of Africa, 1902. Creator: UnknownMap of Africa, 1902. Showing colonial possessions including French West Africa and German South West Africa, with insets of Table Bay in South Africa, and British and German East Africa
Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours, 1879, (c1880). Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant
Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift, (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant
Plan of the Marches near Isandhlwana between Jan. 12th and 22nd, 1879, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]
Juan Martin Diez El Empecinado (the Undaunted) defeats a column of French soldiers in the Battle of Retortillo, Spanish War of Independence 1808-1813
In the Temple of Amritsar, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington MenpesIn the Temple of Amritsar, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]
A Native Bullock-cart, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington MenpesA Native Bullock-cart, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]
Leisure Hours, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington MenpesLeisure Hours, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]
The Red Shutter, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington MenpesThe Red Shutter, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]
Plan of the Battle of Isandhlwana, (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]
There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. Artist: WR WollenThere Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. In the aftermath of their victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, the Zulus mounted an attack on the British border post at Rorkes Drift
Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-1885)Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-85). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant
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
Political Map of Africa, 1914, (1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & SonPolitical Map of Africa, 1914, (1920). Colonial possessions in Africa at the start of the First World War. British colonies are pink, French - green, German - orange, Portuguese - purple
The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. The Battle of Plassey, a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757
Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). Creator: UnknownMafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). The town of Mafeking, (now called Mahikeng, in South Africa)
At Close of Day, 1936. Creator: R L LekhiAt Close of Day, 1936. Indian man sitting on a charpoy smoking a hookah. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936. [India, 1936]
Partition of China at the time of the Boxer Rebellion, 1900. Private Collection
Miss Wheeler defending herself against the Sepoys at Cawnpore, 1857, (c1860). Massacre of British civilians in what is now known as Kanpur, India
The Capture of Marovoay by the French, Madagascar, 19th-20th centuryThe Capture of Marovoay, Madagascar, 1895. France invaded Madagascar in 1883 in what became known as the first Franco-Hova War (Hova being the name of the islands Merina aristocrats)
Hernandez Cortes, Spanish conquistador, 16th century. Cortes (1485-1547) arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceeded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress
First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonFirst Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. The British army passing through the Meyden valley on the march from Meyden to Urghundee
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin FrippIncident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours
The New Years Gift, 1858. This cartoon shows Sir Colin Campbell presenting the leashed tiger of India to Palmerston who, rather in the manner of a lion tamer, shelters nervously behind a chair
Folkestone: Arrival of the Indian Mail - Express Omnibus proceeding to receive it, 1844. Postal service between Britain and India - crowds watching the mail being transferred from a steamship to a
La mission civilisatrice (The Civilizing mission). Le Petit Journal, November 19, 1911, 1911. Private Collection
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
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
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)
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
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: UnknownLord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865
Poland and the Partitions of 1772, 1793 & 1795, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & SonPoland and the Partitions of 1772, 1793 & 1795, (c1920). Map showing how territory in Europe was divided between the empires of Russia, Prussia and Austria in the 18th century
Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India, 1877: The Imperial Durbar at Delhi, New Years Day, (1901). The ceremony, at Coronation Park, Delhi, India, was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton
The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi, February 4, 1874, (1901). General Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833-1914) led the British campaign against the forces of Kofi Karikari
The Abyssinian Expedition, 1868: Battle of Arogee, on Good Friday, April 10, 1901The Abyssinian Expedition, 1868: Battle of Arogee, on Good Friday, April 10, (1901). British soldiers at Magdala in the Ethiopian Empire, historically known as Abyssinia
The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad, April 2, (1901). British soldier Major Wigram Battye (1842-1879)
The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: The Storming of the Cashmir Gate, Delhi, September 14, 1857, (1901). Episode during the British colonial period
The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, 1901The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, (1901). Episode during the Battle of Kandahar in the Second Anglo-Afghan War in Afghanistan
The Insurrection under Arabi Pasha, 1882: The Bluejackets clearing the streets of Alexandria, (1901). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War
The Trouble in China, 1900-1901: The Bluejackets on their way to Tientsin, (1901). British sailors travelling to Tientsin (Tianjin) in northern China, during the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion
