Independence Collection (#59)

Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis - Greek revolutionary
Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis (? - 1822) - a Greek revolutionary who fought in (and was killed during) the Greek War of Independence

Greece, Crete - Cretan Gendarmerie
Prince George (inset portrait) served as high commissioner of Crete during its transition towards independence from Ottoman rule and union with Greece

Flags and Memorial at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Three flags in front of the Memorial of Suke Baatar (Mongolias national hero in the struggle for independence, Damdin Sukhbaatar, 1893-1923) in Sukhbaatar Square, at Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator)

Prince George reading public proclamation
Prince George reading a public proclamation. Prince George served as high commissioner of Crete during its transition towards independence from Ottoman rule and union with Greece

Greece, Crete - Chania - The Princes Palace
The Palace (built in 1882), the residence of Prince George during the period of the Cretan independence

Prince George revies the Cretan Gendarmerie. Prince George served as high commissioner of Crete during its transition towards independence from Ottoman rule and union with Greece

Greece, Crete - Arrival of Prince George
Although much of modern Greece had been independent since the 1820s, Crete remained in Ottoman hands. A Greek force arrived to annex the island in 1897 and the Great Powers acted

Tandil, Argentina - Independence Park
Tandil, Argentina - Aerial view of the Independence Park

Tandil, Argentina - Plaza Moreno and a view up towards the gate of the Independence Park

Fountain and monument, Kiev, Ukraine
View of a fountain in Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) with a monument to the legendary founders of the city of Kiev, the three brothers Kyi (also Kiy, Kij or Kyj)

Independence Square and Hotel Ukraine, Kiev
View of Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) with the Independence Pillar towering above it, in Kiev, Ukraine. The Hotel Ukraine (Ukraina) can be seen in the background

Main Street, Buffalo, New York State
Main Street, Buffalo (viewed from Shelton Square), New York State, USA. The Independence Day parade in full swing

Triumphal arch in Bucharest, Romania
View of the triumphal arch in Bucharest, Romania. It was inaugurated in September 1936, and is dedicated to the heroes of the War of Independence, and of the two World Wars

The Republic of Ireland proclaimed
Eire becomes a republic on the anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916: the General Post Office in O Connell Street, focal point of the rebellion

Mexico City - Independence Monument
The Independence Mounument (Monumento a la Independencia) at Mexico City, Mexico, erected in 1910 to mark 100 years of Mexican Independence

Robert the Bruce - statue at Stirling Castle
Statue of Robert the Bruce outside Stirling Castle, overlooking Stirlingshire and the Wallace Monument. Robert I (1274 - 1329)

Captured Nationalist Turkish soldier
A captured Nationalist Turkish soldier on board the HMS Royal Sovereign during the assault on Mudanya - July 6th 1920

HMS Ramillies bombarding Turkish positions
Birds eye view (taken from a seaplane) of the British warship HMS Ramillies bombarding Turkish positions in the Gulf of Ismid in early July 1920

Willem De Zwiger
Willem van Oranje, known as de Zwiger (the Silent) meets with other patriots at Enkhuizen : outlawed by the Spanish, he is now acknowledged as the leader of Dutch independence

Siege of Alkmaar
The Spanish besiege Alkmaar, but are foiled by the towns heroic resistance, which will come to symbolise the Dutch determination to win their independence from Spain

Riots in Brussels - 1
Barricades in the streets of Brussels as the Belgians seek independence from Holland

Riots in Brussels - 2
Barricades in the streets of Brussels as the Belgians seek independence from Holland

Demo at Warsaw
A huge popular demonstration in the streets of Warsaw, at the end of World War One, in support of the Allies who, they hope, will at last give them independence

Krakow Annexed
In defiance of a treaty guaranteeing independence, Austria annexes Krakow : there are protests from England and other countries

Riots in Brussels - 3
Manning the barricades in the streets of Brussels as the Belgians seek independence from Holland

Riots in Brussels - 4
Firing a cannon in the streets of Brussels as the Belgians seek independence from Holland

Insurgent Hq
The headquarters of general Bentkowski, one of the leaders of the Polish forces fighting for the independence of their country from Russian rule

Tercentenary - 1
The Netherlands celebrate three hundred years of independence : the scene at the gate of Brielle

Insurgents Camp
The encampment near Michalowicz of the insurgents supporting Langiewicz, who is emerging as the leader of the movement for Polish independence

Students Celebrate
Students at the University of Athens, most of them wearing national costume, celebrate 25 years of independence from Turkish rule

Independence - 1
Following a disagreement with the king of Sweden, Norwegian ministers resign, and this leads to a declaration of independence : the ministers form a provisional government

War with Russia - 2
Bolshevik Russia attempts to seize the new republic of Poland, but the Poles fight for their independence with patriotic fervour : Russian prisoners and their captors

War with Turks - 1
Montenegro is continually at war with the Ottoman empire to ensure its independence : the Montengran camp at mount Kerstatz, near Cattaro

Albanian Outpost
During the on-going struggle for independence from the Ottoman rule, Albanian nationalists man an outpost at Jabliak, on the edge of lake Scutari

Fighting the Turks
An incident in the struggle for Serbias independence from Ottoman rule : Serbian commander Mihailo Ilik leads an attack on the Turks at Tcemerniza

Lammert Van Meliszoon
Nobody seems to know anything about Lammert Meliszoon van Westzanen, least of all us. But maybe he was a hero of the Dutch struggle for independence

War with Russia - 1
When Bolshevik Russia attempts to seize Poland, the Poles fight for their independence with patriotic fervour : Polish cavalry in the streets of Warsaw

Antwerp Attacked
The Spanish storm Antwerp

Tercentenary - 2
Despite the rain, the citizens of Amsterdam are determined to celebrate three hundred years of independence : the scene at the Dam

Vlissingen Battle
The port of Vlissingen (Flushing) is one of the first Dutch towns to assert its independence from Spain : in June 1572 a battle takes place between Dutch & Spanish ships

Alvas Statue
After he is safely out of the way, the statue of the hated Alva is dragged through the streets by the citizens of Antwerp

Solferino / Beauce
BATTLE OF SOLFERINO Napoleon III on the field of battle, which resulted in a defeat for the Austrians, marking the beginning of Italian independence

Lord Dudley Stuart, (1803-1854)
Portrait of Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart, leading advocate of Polish Independence, engraved in 1843

Veterans of the War of 1812; New York, 1865
Illustration showing two veterans of the American War of Independence (of 1812), greeting each other in the streets of New York, 1865

Greece Missolonghi
Famous as the deathplace of the poet Byron, who had come to Greece to help their struggle for independence from the Turks, but died here of a faver

France Villefranche
Formerly Villafranca in Italy, Villefranche on the Cote d Azur was ceded to France along with Nice and Savoy in return for Frances aid in Italian independence

Aerial Attack on Venice
The Austrians seek to subdue the independence-loving Venetians by aerial bombardment, using balloons - one of the first instances of aerial warfare

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"Inspiring Tales of Independence: From Scottish Covenanters to Greek Heroes" The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters waves proudly, symbolizing their unwavering pursuit and religious freedom. Bonhomme Richard and Serapis engage in a fierce battle on the high seas, embodying the spirit during the American Revolutionary War. William Wallace's statue stands tall in Aberdeen, reminding us of his legendary fight for Scotland's independence against English rule. The Constitution of USA, born in 1787, serves as a beacon of liberty and self-governance for generations to come. Montpelier Vale offers a breathtaking view down Blackheath Village, where individuality thrives amidst London's bustling metropolis. A signed copy of the Declaration from July 4th, 1776 represents America's bold step towards liberation from British tyranny. Juan O Gorman's mural captures Mexico's cry for revolution with Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt on September 16th, 1810 - an iconic moment in Mexican history. Theodoros Kolokotronis emerges as a Greek hero fighting valiantly for Greece’s independence from Ottoman rule during the early 19th century. The Battle of Cowpens in 1781 showcases American resilience and determination as they secure victory over British forces during the Revolutionary War. As leatherback turtle hatchlings cross beaches to reach the sea, they symbolize nature’s struggle for survival – an innate quest for freedom and autonomy. From historical events that shaped nations' destinies to natural wonders reflecting life’s inherent drive towards independence; these diverse hints remind us that throughout time and across cultures, humanity has always yearned for freedom – both individually and collectively.