Imposed Collection (#2)

German Workers Re-erecting a Free Passage Sign, Berlin, 19
Photograph showing German workers re-erecting a Russian and German sign declaring Free Passage on the border between West Berlin and the Soviet Sector at the end of the Berlin Blockade, May 1949

Interior of a Transport Airplane filled with coal, 1948
Photograph showing the interior of a Dakota airplane loaded with kitbags full of coal, destined for Berlin during the airlift of 1948

Unloading an airplane, Gatow Airport, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing a generator set being unloaded from a York aircraft at Gatow Airport, during the Berlin Airlift, 1948. Between April 1948 and May 1949 Stalin, leader of the USSR

Royal Air Force York at Gatow Airport, Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing a Royal Air Force York transport airplane, after landing at Gatow Airport, carrying the millionth ton of supplies during the Berlin Airlift of 1949

Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing several citizens of West Berlin bringing their old woollen garments to a second-hand clothing depot, Berlin, August 1948

West Berlin Train Crew Prepare to Travel, Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing the crew of a West Berlin locomotive hoisting the banner Greetings to Western Germany onto the front of their train at the end of the Berlin Blockade, May 1949

The First Bus out of West Berlin after the Blockade, 1949
Photograph showing the first civilian bus to leave West Berlin after the end of the Soviet blockade, May 1949. The bus shown was heading for Hanover and proudly bore the banner Hurra

Citizens of West Berlin outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall, 1
Photograph showing up to 500, 000 West Berliners gathered outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall to celebrate the end of the Berlin Blockade, 12th May 1949

The Statistics Board at Frankfurt Airport during the Berlin
Photograph showing American aircrew studying the achievement board at Frankfurt-on-Main showing the daily and overall tonnage of supplies flown from Frankfurt to Berlin, during the airlift of 1948

Gatow Airport, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing a York transport airplane at Gatow Airport, during the Berlin Airlift, 1948. In the background of the image, extension work on the runway can be seen being undertaken

The East-West Frontier in Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing a West Berlin policeman (on left) talking to a Soviet Sector policeman over an East-West frontier barrier, in Berlin, 1949

Map at the Berlin Air Safety Centre, during the Berlin Airli
Photograph showing a large wall map of Berlin and its air corridors, in the Berlin Air Safety Centre, during the airlift of 1948

German Boys on a disused Railway, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing two German boys playing on a railway track leading into the American Sector of West Berlin, November 1948

Trade Embargo
An embargo on trade with Spain is imposed : the two countries are already at war, despite the marriage of Louis XIII with the Infanta

The Australian Cricket Team at the Oval, 1938
Photographic montage of the Australian Cricket Team, that toured England in 1938, imposed onto the Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington, London

Newspaper Stamp Duty
Delivering the ILN to Somerset House to receive the official stamp : though not direct censorship, this is seen as a tax on knowledge, an infringe- ment of freedom of the press

Journalists Protest
Journalists meet to protest the stricter censorship imposed by Charles Xs government

Scipio Africanus retires from Rome
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, though a military hero in Rome, has political enemies and is accused of misconduct in public affairs

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"Imposed: A Journey through History and Landscapes" Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948: Witness the aftermath of World War II as the imposing ruins of Wunstorf Airfield stand as a stark reminder of past conflicts. HMS Escort, E-class destroyer: Explore the mighty vessel that once ruled the seas with its imposing presence during times of war and peace. America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps: Uncover a pivotal moment in American history as citizens defiantly burn stamps to protest against an imposed tax, igniting the flames of revolution. America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act: Join in on joyous celebrations across America as people rejoice over their hard-fought victory against an unjustly imposed law. Across the Plains to California by the New Route (engraving): Embark on a treacherous journey across vast plains towards California's golden shores, where nature's beauty imposes both challenges and rewards upon intrepid pioneers. LUTHER MARRIES 1525: Step into Martin Luther's world as he defies societal norms by marrying Katharina von Bora, an act that would impose significant changes within religious circles forevermore. Castle Matrix, Co Limerick, Ireland: Marvel at Castle Matrix's grandeur and imposing structure nestled amidst picturesque Irish landscapes—a testament to medieval power and authority. Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford, Ireland – 19th Century Gothic Revival: Immerse yourself in architectural splendor at Johnstown Castle—a striking example of Gothic Revival design that imposes awe upon all who visit. American War of Independence (1775-1783). Boston Tea Party: Relive one fateful night when colonists took matters into their own hands—throwing crates filled with tea into the harbor, an act that would impose lasting consequences on history.