British Empire Collection (page 4)

Admiral Edward Vernon leading an attack during the War of Jenkins Ear (colour litho)
8635351 Admiral Edward Vernon leading an attack during the War of Jenkins Ear (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emperor of India (b/w photo)
8655923 Emperor of India (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor of India. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

An empire mincemeat (b/w photo)
8657637 An empire mincemeat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An empire mincemeat)

Charge of the Inniskillings, Battle of the Tugela Heights, 1900 (litho)
8663991 Charge of the Inniskillings, Battle of the Tugela Heights, 1900 (litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge of the Inniskillings)

Harbour of Hong Kong (b/w photo)
8673184 Harbour of Hong Kong (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour of Hong Kong)

People of Zanzibar seeking justice at the court of Lloyd Mathews (litho)
8673177 People of Zanzibar seeking justice at the court of Lloyd Mathews (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photocard, 1930s: Sydney (coloured photo)
8671679 Photocard, 1930s: Sydney (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydney)

HM Indian Troop-Ship: Bird's Eye View of Suez Canal (coloured engraving)
8623571 HM Indian Troop-Ship: Bird's Eye View of Suez Canal (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird's Eye View of Suez Canal)

HM Indian Troop-Ship: Port Said (coloured engraving)
8623584 HM Indian Troop-Ship: Port Said (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Said)

HM Indian Troop-Ship: Steaming into Portsmouth Harbour (coloured engraving)
8623576 HM Indian Troop-Ship: Steaming into Portsmouth Harbour (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steaming into Portsmouth Harbour)

Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season (engraving)
8676943 Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season)

Sir John Lawrence receiving the Freedom of the City of London (engraving)
8676877 Sir John Lawrence receiving the Freedom of the City of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving)
8676790 Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving) by English School

Interior, Exchange Hall, Madras, India (engraving)
8676767 Interior, Exchange Hall, Madras, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior, Exchange Hall, Madras, India)

Robert Montgomery, British colonial administrator (engraving)
8676745 Robert Montgomery, British colonial administrator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Montgomery (1809-1887), British colonial administrator

Malta and its harbours (engraving)
8676676 Malta and its harbours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malta and its harbours)

Manufacture of Indian cashmere shawls (engraving)
8676629 Manufacture of Indian cashmere shawls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of Indian cashmere shawls)

Toronto, Canada (engraving)
8676489 Toronto, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Genral view of Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Harbour of Hong Kong (engraving)
8676441 Harbour of Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour of Hong Kong)

The last Shift (engraving)
8677187 The last Shift (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last Shift)

British Empire colonial and Indian troops attending the Coronation of King Edward VII (b/w photo)
8672152 British Empire colonial and Indian troops attending the Coronation of King Edward VII (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sir Charles Trevelyan, British colonial administrator (engraving)
8676993 Sir Charles Trevelyan, British colonial administrator (engraving) by Watkins, John (fl.1840-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Trevelyan, British colonial administrator)

Trincomalee, Ceylon (engraving)
8676321 Trincomalee, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trincomalee, Ceylon, site of the wreck of the P & O steamship Ava)

Indian court of justice, Bengal (engraving)
8676319 Indian court of justice, Bengal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native court of justice, Bengal, India)

Bahadur Shah Zafar, last Mughal Emperor of India (engraving)
8676313 Bahadur Shah Zafar, last Mughal Emperor of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bahadur Shah Zafar (1775-1862), last Mughal Emperor of India

Banquet for General Sir Archdale Wilson at the Oriental Club, London (engraving)
8676396 Banquet for General Sir Archdale Wilson at the Oriental Club, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Court of Proprietors, East India House, London (engraving)
8676371 Court of Proprietors, East India House, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of Proprietors, East India House, London)

Museum of East India House, London (engraving)
8676369 Museum of East India House, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Museum of East India House, London)

Wajid Ali Shah, last King of Awadh, India (engraving)
8676419 Wajid Ali Shah, last King of Awadh, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wajid Ali Shah (1822-1887), last King of Awadh, India

Trinidad (engraving)
8676230 Trinidad (engraving) by Pritchett, Robert (1828-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinidad. Illustration from In the Trades, the Tropics & the Roaring Forties)

England (C19th). Colonization (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Australia
CUL4855867 England (C19th). Colonization (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Australia. English colony of Botany Bay (founded in 1788)

Australia (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Botany Bay (founded in 1788). Engraving. Private Collection
CUL4855824 Australia (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Botany Bay (founded in 1788). Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Australia (1880)

England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah. Taking oath to new recruits. Engraving
CUL4856396 England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah. Taking oath to new recruits. Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: England (19th century)

Sidney Smith
3586488 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Shah Jahan
3522696 Shah Jahan; (add.info.: Shah Jahan 1592-1666. Mughal Emperor of India 1628-1658.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sidney Smith
3586493 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

History of England (C19th). Colonization (1880). Bahama selling pineapples. English colony in New Providence Island
CUL4855793 History of England (C19th). Colonization (1880). Bahama selling pineapples. English colony in New Providence Island

Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry Smith
3521246 Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry Smith; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry)

Photographic portrait of Donald Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal
3521143 Photographic portrait of Donald Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Donald Smith)

Illustration depicting the mutineers being surprised by Her Majesty's 9th Lances
3523135 Illustration depicting the mutineers being surprised by Her Majesty's 9th Lances; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the mutineers being surprised by Her Majesty's 9th Lances)

young Indian Prince
3522693 young Indian Prince; (add.info.: 19th century illustration depicting a young Indian Prince with ceremonial sword c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896
3480833 A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896; (add.info.: Cartoon satire on British colonial ambitions in Egypt, 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Shah Alum in distress, 1773
1575264 Shah Alum in distress, 1773; (add.info.: Shah Alum in distress, engraving dated 1773. "A design in two compartments illustrating an article in Biblical phraseology)

Engraving of the Return of Lord Roberts, 1901
1576510 Engraving of the Return of Lord Roberts, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving of Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 - 1914) returning to his reception at Cowes, Isle of Wight

Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg Receiving Lord Roberts, 1901
1576509 Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg Receiving Lord Roberts, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg, also known as Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom)

The Colony of Virginia depicted in a book with Map. 17th Century. (book)
529409 The Colony of Virginia depicted in a book with Map. 17th Century. (book); Universal History Archive/UIG

Edward Henry Stanley, Lord Stanley, British politician (engraving)
8676418 Edward Henry Stanley, Lord Stanley, British politician (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Henry Stanley, Lord Stanley (1826-1893)

Lord Clive Signing the first Indian Treaty, 1765 (engraving)
8676375 Lord Clive Signing the first Indian Treaty, 1765 (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The signing of the Treaty of Allahabad, 1765)

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"The British Empire: A Global Legacy of Power and Influence" Step into the past with a captivating journey through the vast expanse of the British Empire. This 19th-century world map by Walter Crane unveils the sheer magnitude of this once-mighty empire, stretching across continents and oceans. Venturing down under to Victoria province in Australia during the 1800s, witness the imprint left by British colonization on distant shores. The resilience and determination of settlers shaped a thriving society amidst untamed landscapes. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters, an American cartoon from 1882, portrays England as an octopus of imperialism extending its reach across every continent. Symbolizing both awe and criticism, it reflects Britain's ambition to expand its dominion worldwide. Traveling southwards to Cape Colony in South Africa, explore a map that illuminates how British influence transformed this region into a vibrant part of their empire. Discover unknown creators who meticulously charted General Map of British South Africa in 1900. Imperial Federation comes alive through vivid color lithographs showcasing unity within diverse territories under one imperial umbrella. This vision aimed at strengthening bonds between colonies and motherland while preserving individual identities. Delve into an antique map depicting India—a jewel in Britain's crown—where centuries-old traditions intertwined with colonial rule. Witness Hong Kong street scenes from the late 1890s; bustling markets bear testament to cultural fusion brought about by imperial trade routes. Unearth stories from Australian Gold Rush prospectors who flocked to uncharted lands seeking fortune amid rugged terrains during the mid-1850s. Their indomitable spirit echoes throughout history as they shaped Australia's destiny against all odds. Glimpse tragedy amidst triumph as we witness The Death of General Gordon in Khartoum on January 26th, 1885—an event etched forever in our collective memory. It serves as a reminder that empires are not immune to loss and sacrifice.