Falkland Collection (#5)

Rockhopper Penguin
AU-91-GR ROCKHOPPER PENGUIN Distribution: Tierra del Fuego - Falkland islands Eudyptes crestatus Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Falkland Islands - Port Stanley Date: circa 1905

5th Infantry Brigade (Guards and Gurkhas)
Photograph showing 5th Infantry Brigade (Guards and Gurkhas) disembarking along the small jetty to reinforce the bridgehead at San Carlos, Falkland Islands

Letitia Lady Falkland 2
LETTICE (or LETITIA), viscountess FALKLAND (nee Morison), wife of Lucius Cary, second viscount. Date: 1610 - 1646

Letitia Lady Falkland
LETTICE (or LETITIA), viscountess FALKLAND (nee Morison), wife of Lucius Cary, second viscount : depicted as a widow with suitably allegorical ornaments. Date: 1610 - 1646

Henry Viscount Falkland
Henry Cary, first viscount FALKLAND statesman, whose dress sense was exquisite but whose management of Irish affairs lacked the same finesse Date: ? - 1633

WW1 - Battle of Falkland - Heroic German on S. M. S. Leipzig
WW1 - Battle of Falkland - A heroic German waves a flag on top of the S.M.S. Leizpig as it sinks. SMS Leipzig (" His Majestys Ship Leipzig" )

San Carlos Settlement, East Falklands, with a flock of sheep. circa 1915

Crew members, HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser
Group photo of seven crew members on the deck of HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser. Date: circa 1908

HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser, Falklands flagship. Date: circa 1908

Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle, WW1
Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle on 8 December 1914, when the British navy sank four German warships (Scharnhorst, Leipzig, Nurnberg and Gneisenau)

Gentoo Penguins, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), British Overseas Territory

Gentoo Penguins, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), British Overseas Territory
The long-tailed gentoo penguin is a penguin species in the genus Pygoscelis. The first scientific description was made in 1781 by Johann Reinhold Forster with a reference point of the Falkland

Gentoo Penguins, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), British Overseas Territory

Gentoo Penguin Chick Calling, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), British Overseas Territory

Picture No. 11675995
Southern Rockhopper Penguins adults squawking. Date:

Picture No. 11675945
Black-browed Albatross sitting on nest at colony. Date:

Source Size = 1877 x 2482
The Penguin from the Falkland Isles Recently Placed in the Zoological Gardens

The convention makers, England 1771, The interior of a room; a picture called A Convention, depicting the Convention between England and Spain on the Falkland Islands

Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus), portrait at burrow. South America, Falkland Islands, January

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"Falkland: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Valor" Step into the rich tapestry Islands' history with the Falkland Islands Royal Engineer briefing map from 1982. This map serves as a gateway to understanding the tumultuous events that unfolded during the Falklands War in 1982. As you delve deeper into this captivating narrative, imagine HMS Minerva majestically anchored at Stanley harbour, bearing witness to both triumphs and tragedies. The Last Man by Hans Bohrdt reminds us of the propaganda machinery that played its part during those times - a German navy officer's perspective on an unforgettable conflict. But let us not forget that Falkland's heritage extends beyond war. Behold the grandeur Palace, standing proudly since its construction between 1501 and 1531 on an earlier foundation. It stands as a testament to resilience and endurance throughout centuries. Inscribed within history are also moments of remembrance like the card commemorating Graf Spee's destruction during World War II – a poignant reminder of sacrifices made for freedom. Venturing further into these enchanting islands reveals nature's wonders. Witness Rockhopper Penguins gracefully jumping across Saunders Island or surfing their way onto New Island's shores in perfect harmony with their surroundings. Macaroni Penguins add their vibrant presence to East Falkland, showcasing nature's diversity in all its glory. And amidst it all stands the majestic King Penguin, aptly named Aptenodytes patagonicus – an emblematic symbol representing unity among these remarkable creatures. While battles have been fought upon these lands and seas like in the historic Falkland Isles Battle or even witnessing Scharnhorst sinking beneath treacherous waves; there is solace found in knowing that life perseveres against all odds. Falkland embodies more than just geographical boundaries; it encapsulates tales etched deep within hearts and minds – stories woven together by bravery, resilience, and the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.