British Empire Collection (#95)

Sir Harry Burnett Lumsden (1821-96) (litho)
KW216301 Sir Harry Burnett Lumsden (1821-96) (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: fought in the First)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) The authorised Diamond Jubilee photograph, 1897 (b / w photo)
KW209856 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) The authorised Diamond Jubilee photograph, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

The Battle of Manipur, from Le Petit Journal, 2nd May 1891 (coloured engraving)
XIR236266 The Battle of Manipur, from Le Petit Journal, 2nd May 1891 (coloured engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901) & Meyer, Henri (1844-99); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A map of New England and New York from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain
XOS1765718 A map of New England and New York from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, 1676 (colour print) by Speed, John (1552-1629); 38x48 cm; New York Public Library

Plan of the city of New York in North America surveyed in the years 1766 & 1767 published
XOS1765714 Plan of the city of New York in North America surveyed in the years 1766 & 1767 published in Fadens Atlas, 1776 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Plan of the city of New York in North America surveyed in the years 1766 & 1767 published
XOS1765708 Plan of the city of New York in North America surveyed in the years 1766 & 1767 published in Fadens Atlas, 1776 (engraving) by Faden

Gentlemens outfit lists (litho)
XJF130623 Gentlemens outfit lists (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Requisite outfit for Cadets and Assistant Surgeons; ); English, out of copyright

Hog Hunters Meeting, by Surprise, a Tigress and her Cubs, engraved by H. Merke (fl
XJF119749 Hog Hunters Meeting, by Surprise, a Tigress and her Cubs, engraved by H.Merke (fl.1800-20) after an original design by Captain Thomas Williamson, pub

Exhibition of 1900: the Anglo-Indian Pavilion, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XZO116073 Exhibition of 1900: the Anglo-Indian Pavilion, illustration from Le Petit Journal, April 1900 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French

Revolt in India: the English Besieged at Mala-Khan, front cover of Le Petit Journal
XZO116044 Revolt in India: the English Besieged at Mala-Khan, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 15 August 1897 (coloured engraving) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915); Private Collection; Italian

Warren Hastings (1732-1818) in India in 1784 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF108283 Warren Hastings (1732-1818) in India in 1784 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere (1815-84) (engraving)
KW166412 Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere (1815-84) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First High Commissioner of South Africa; ); Ken Welsh; English

Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations

BORNEO: RAILROAD, 1899. A railroad station in British North Borneo. English newspaper illustration, 1899

CEYLON: ELEPHANT HUNT. Elephant hunting in Ceylon. English engraving, 1887

CYPRUS: ARMY CAMP, 1885. Camp of the British Armys Grenadier Guards on Mount Troodos, Cyprus. Wood engraving, English, 1885

INDIA: ANTELOPE HUNT, 1872. Caught. Hunting antelope with cheetahs in India. Wood engraving, English, 1872

INDIA: ANTELOPE HUNT, 1872. Loosing the Cheetah. Hunting antelope with cheetahs in India. Wood engraving, English, 1872

AUSTRALIA: QUEENSLAND, 1863. Running In Horses from the Bush, in Queensland, Australia. Wood engraving, English, 1863

AUSTRALIA: QUEENSLAND, 1863. Mustering-Day at a Cattle Station in Queensland, Australia. Wood engraving, English, 1863

AUSTRALIA: QUEENSLAND, 1863. Native Police Preparing for an Engagement by removing superfluous articles of their uniform, in Queensland, Australia. Wood engraving, English, 1863

AUSTRALIA: QUEENSLAND, 1863. A Bush Road in Queensland, Australia. Wood engraving, English, 1863

SCOTLAND: BALMORAL CASTLE. Balmoral Castle, the British royal residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Engraving, English, 1885

SCOTLAND: EDINBURGH, c1915. The pride of Scotland and the might of the Empire - Forth Bridge with British warships near Edinburgh, Scotland. Stereograph, c1915

KENYA: NAIROBI, c1908. Street scene in Nairobi, Kenya. Photographed c1908

KENYA: MOMBASA, c1912. Street scene outside the Hotel Cecil in Mombasa, Kenya. Photographed c1912

HONG KONG: CATHEDRAL, 1890s. The English cathedral, St. Johns in Hong Kong. Photograph
HONG KONG: CATHEDRAL, 1890s. The English cathedral, " St. John s" in Hong Kong. Photograph, 1890s

HONG KONG: BRITISH, 1899. Marking the boundary of British territorial acquisitions at Starlet Inlet, Hong Kong, 17 March 1899

HONG KONG: HARBOR, 1854. A view of Hong Kong, from the Harbor. Wood engraving, 1854

HONG KONG: BARRACKS, 1845. Victoria Barracks, Hong Kong. Line engraving from a sketch by a correspondent, English, 1845

ISTHMUS OF SUEZ, 1858. Caravan of British travelers crossing the Isthmus of Suez between Africa and Asia. Wood engraving, English, 1858

SUEZ CANAL, 1858. Tranport of boilers across the Isthmus of Suez at the start of construction of the Suez Canal. Wood engraving, English, 1858

SRI LANKA: ELEPHANT CAPTURE. Testing the Rope of a newly captured elephant. Wood engraving, English, 1864

SRI LANKA: ELEPHANT CAPTURE. The Alarm. Men poised to help capture an elephant in Sri Lanka. Wood engraving, English, 1864

SRI LANKA: ELEPHANT KRaL. A kraal for captured elephants in Sri Lanka, with a viewing stand for English visitors. Wood engraving, English, 1864

EGYPT: ISMAILIA, 1875. The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and his entourage at Ismailia, Egypt, on the way to India via the Suez Canal. Wood engraving, 1875

CHINA: BRITISH FACTORIES. The British Factories at Canton, China. English engraving, 1857

ALLENBY ENTERING JERUSALEM. Sir Edmund Allenby and his troops entering Jerusalem after the Battle of Jerusalem in December 1917

ROBERT CLIVE (1725-1774). British soldier and colonialist. Mughal Emperor Shah Alam grants the English East India Company, represented by Robert Clive

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. British troops firing at Indian mutineers during the Sepoy Rebellion, 1857. Lithograph by George Francklin Atkinson, c1857

PAKISTAN: PESHAWAR, 1897. The British fort at Peshawar, Northwest Frontier Province of India (Pakistan). Drawing, English, 1897

DELHI DURBAR, c1903. George Nathaniel Curzon, Viceroy of India, saluting Indian heralds at the Delhi Durbar, c1903

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE, 1897. Members from every nation in the British Empire at the Imperial Conference of 1897

OMDURMAN REENACTMENT. The British victory at Omdurman, Sudan, the previous year, is reenacted at a military tournament in Londons Agricultural Hall. Illustration from an English newspaper of 1899

CANADA: COLONIAL TRACT. Title-page of Encouragements, a tract promoting settlement in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, by Sir Robert Gordon, Baron Lochinvar, printed at Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1625

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. Sir Claude Macdonald directing the defense of the British Legation at Peking, China. Drawing, 1900

TIBET: 1904 MISSION. British expeditionary forces under the leadership of Francis Younghusband (1863-1942) speaking with Tibetan villagers on their way to Lhasa

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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.