Provinces Collection (#8)

War Time in the Country in Silhouette
A page of three silhouettes depicting life in the British countryside during the First World War. The top picture shows a man reading out the newspaper and official news to eager neighbours

Allied Intervention in Vladivostok - Russian Civil War
In the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution, the port of Vladivostok in far eastern Russia was of great military importance for the Far Eastern Republic, the Provisional Priamurye Government

Czech Forces in Vladivostok - Siberian expedition
In the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution, the port of Vladivostok in far eastern Russia was of great military importance for the Far Eastern Republic, the Provisional Priamurye Government

HMS Suffolk in harbour at Vladivostok, Russia
January 1918. British Royal Naval Cruiser HMS Suffolk in harbour at Vladivostok, Russia. In the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution

Vladivostok, Russia - Trans-Siberian Railway Terminus
Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok, Russia. In the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution, the port of Vladivostok in far eastern Russia was of great military importance for the Far Eastern Republic

Vladivostok, Russia - Allied Soldiers and Red Cross train
January 1918 - Allied Soldiers shelter behind the wagons of a Russian Red Cross train, Vladivostok. In the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution

Pacification of Ghent
Tractate of the Pacification of Ghent, a treaty between the provinces whereby they agree to set aside their differences and unite in resistance to Spanish rule. Date: 8 November 1576

Maximilian in Utrecht
The emperor Maximilian I enters Utrecht, hoping to re- assert his claim to govern the Flemish provinces which have been ruled by the Austrian empire since 1477. Date: 1483

Sumatra Embassy
Mauritz van Nassau, prince of Orange and leader of the united provinces, receives an ambassador from the Sultan of Sumatra. Date: 1602

War in Circassia
Russia is constantly having to suppress revolts in its many provinces : Shamil leads his Circassian forces into war with the Moscow government. Date: 1846

Russia - Central Asia and Turkey
Antique illustration of Russia - Central Asia and Turkey

West Russia and Baltic provinces

European Russia
Antique illustration of a European Russia

Central Russia

Map of the African Provinces of the Roman Empire

Source Size = 3973 x 2346
Public Dinner at Barbadoes in Honour of the Commissioners from the British North American Provinces, 1866

Sultan Mahmood, Constantinople in 1828, in the Turkish Capital and Provinces, Ottoman Empire, 19th century engraving

Tolosa, Basque Provinces of Spain

The Nobleman Organ Grinder Now on a Tour through the Irish Provinces, 1873 Engraving

Map of Siberia, 1729 (hand coloured engraving)
XCF285170 Map of Siberia, 1729 (hand coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Herald of the Seven United Provinces, print maker: Daniel van den Bremden, Johannes Janssonius, 1644

Dutch Virgin flanked by Mars and Mercury, print maker: Johannes Willemsz. Munnickhuysen, Gerard de Lairesse, Zacharias Chatelain I, 1677 and/or 1730

Allegory of the unreliability of Spain and the freedom and prosperity of the Seven Provincien, the Dutch Garden, Willem Pietersz. Buytewech, 1615

Jacob Aertz Colom, De Vyerighe Colom, klaer vertoonende de XVII Nederlantsche Provincien, ca. 1660

The Dutch lion holding a sword and quiver of arrows near a shield bearing the arms of the Seven Provinces, print maker: Bernard Picart (workshop of), Dating 1716

The Rebellion in the Sudan, 1883: some Types of the Expeditionary Force: Albanian
THE REBELLION IN THE SUDAN, 1883: SOME TYPES OF THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE: Albanian Bashi Bazouk (Infantry), Kurd (Cavalry), Native Sudanese Regular, Syrian Bashi Bazouk

Dainihon rokujA yoshA meisho zue - mokuroku, Table of contents. 1856. 1 print : woodcut, color; 35.9 x 24.4 cm. Print shows a table of contents page for the series of prints

M. Gambetta Leaving Paris for the Provinces in a Balloon, Oct. 8, 1870, France

The Great Strike
10th May 1926: The Great Strike in the provinces, with workers demonstrating and carrying banners as they march through the street. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Heraldic Shields of the Provinces of Canada. Date: circa 1907

United Provinces, India - Camel Conveyance
United Provinces, India - A Camel Conveyance - a superb camel-pulled two-level wagon, transporting goods and people! Four British soldiers stand in front of this unique mode of transport

Edward C Compton (1854-1918) English actor-manager who specialised in touring the English provinces with plays by Shakespeare, Sheridan and Goldsmith

Tolosa, Basque Provinces Of Spain

The Nobleman Organ Grinder Now on a Tour through the Irish Provinces, 1873 Engraving

China, yunnan, tiger leaping gorge, mountain goat standing at edge of rock high above deep gorge

China, sichuan, wolong nature preserve, giant panda breeding research center, two year old panda eating bamboo leaves

China, anhui, captive alligators sunning themselves on man-made island built on lake

China, sichuan, chengdu, wolong nature preserve, giant panda breeding research center, three week old panda cub, incubator

China, sichuan, chengdu, giant panda (ailuropoda melanoleuca), two year old panda eating bamboo leaves

Tibet, China, relief map
Tibet, China. North is at top. Relief map compiled from satellite data, showing the Tibet Autonomous Region (Tibet, yellow) and the surrounding Chinese provinces and regions (grey)

Xinjiang, China, satellite image
Xinjiang, China. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Xinjiang region of China, with the surrounding Chinese provinces and regions shaded out

Hainan, China, satellite image
Hainan, China. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Hainan Island off the coast of China (top). Hainan is located in the South China Sea (blue)

Nunavut, Canada, satellite image. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Canadian province of Nunavut

Alberta, Canada, satellite image
Alberta, Canada. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Canadian province of Alberta with the surrounding provinces and territories shaded out

Tibet, China, satellite image
Tibet, satellite image. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Tibet Autonomous Region (Tibet), with the surrounding Chinese provinces and regions shaded out

Quebec, Canada, satellite image
Quebec, satellite image. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the predominantly French-speaking Canadian province of Quebec

Buenos Aires, Argentina, satellite image
Buenos Aires, satellite image. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Buenos Aires in Argentina, with the countrys other provinces shaded out

Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). Simultaneous uprising of the Spanish provinces against Napoleon in 1808. Engraving by J. Masferrer after a drawing by Salvador Mayol. Etching. SPAIN. Barcelona

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Provinces: From Ancient Empires to Modern Nations" From the majestic Russian Imperial Eagle soaring above its provinces, to the intricate Map of Italy from 1902 showcasing its diverse regions, they have always played a significant role in shaping countries and cultures. The Flag of Canada proudly represents its ten provinces, each with its unique identity and charm. Travel back in time to witness an English gentleman on trial in 18th century France, as provincial laws clashed with foreign customs. Delve even further into history and discover the Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era in China, reminding us that they have witnessed life's evolution over millions of years. The Leo Belgicus at Belgium's Mercatormuseum stands as a symbol of unity among Belgian provinces throughout centuries. Meanwhile, Vladivostok's Trans-Siberian Railway Terminus showcases Russia's vast expanse connecting distant provinces. Step into a Conservative Van adorned with symbols representing various Canadian provinces like Pincher Creek, Alberta - where bales dot the landscape against picturesque mountains. Iris Hoey's photograph captures London and other provincial beauties who graced theater stages during their time. Lastly, we remember historical events such as the Battle of Pichincha which marked Ecuadorian independence from Spain - highlighting how revolutions shaped Spanish American provinces forever and can not just administrative divisions; they are windows into our pasts and gateways to understanding different cultures within nations. Let us celebrate these diverse entities that contribute to our world's rich heritage.