Abroad Collection (page 3)

Wolseley at Myat-Toons stronghold, Burma, 1853
Sir Garnet Wolseley(1833-1913) as a young officer in the British army, storming Myat-Toons stronghold, Burma, February 1853

British troops respond to an attack in Burma, 1890. Date: 1890

The embarkation of British troops at Kyook Phyoo, Burma
The embarkation of the Arracan Battalion for Rangoon, in the steam-frigates Zenobia and Mozuffer, at Kyook Phyoo, Burma in 1853. Date: 1853

Their Work Endureth 1924
A satire on the English presence in Egypt, featuring Lord Kitchener and the Earl of Cromer as the Colossi of Memnon. 1924

The Queen in Pakistan during her royal tour
Queen Elizabeth attends a naval review and presidential banquet during her visit to Pakistan, part of a 6 week tour which also took her to India, Nepal and Iran. Date: 1961

The Queen at Indias Republic Day
The Queen visits the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, during her 6 week tour of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Iran. Date: 1961

The Innocent Abroad, by Bairnsfather
The Innocent Abroad Out Since Mons: " Well, what sort of night ave yer ad?" Novice (but persistent optimist): " Oh, alright

Muscat Castle
British airforcemen bathing on the beach underneath the huge castle at Muscat, Oman, Middle East. Date: 1930s

American Military Propaganda Postcard - WW2 era
American Military Recruitment/Propaganda Postcard - WW2 era. This is either a depiction of a cold soldier tempted by the thought of service abroad

Prodigal son sees a return home as dangerous to his health
The prodigal son (likely a cad and bounder who has run up a large debt on the family account back home in Blighty) seeing a return home as the poor option !

A Yorkshireman at the Folies Bergere Show, Paris, France
A Yorkshireman in Paris Mr Watson (thro Leeds) - " Whats this ere Polly Burgesses like?" Date: 1894

Summer Holidays Abroad
Thomas Cook Brochure Cover - Summer Holidays Abroad. 1938

Scottish Reel / Cairo
Two Scotsmen dance a reel to the tune of a bagpipe, astonishing the natives of Cairo Date: late 19th century

British Abroad / India / C19
Watching the Polo match from the Mess Tent. Date: late 19th century

Americans abroad. Illustration shows a man labeled American Food Products and laden with agricultural produce welcoming a man labeled American Manufactures laden with industrial products to Europe

Fighting on the Indian Frontier: the Tirah Expedition, 1897
On the Chagru Kotal: looking west at the scene of the action of October 20th on Dargai Hill, when the Gordon Highlanders stormed the heights, led by Colonel Mathias. Date: 1897

The United States abroad

Indian Snake Catcher exhibits snakes before Europeans
A Saumpareeah or Snake Catcher exhibiting snakes before Europeans. (Plate 11 of 20) Date: 1813

European lady attended by a servant using a hand punkah
A European lady and guests attended by a servant using a hand punkah (or fan). (Plate 16 of 20). Date: 1813

Gentleman with his Hookah-Burdar or Pipe-Bearer. (Plate 10 of 20) Date: 1813

Gentleman attended by his Hajaum or Native Barber
European Gentleman attended by his Hajaum or Native Barber. (Plate 5 of 20) Date: 1813

Gentleman with his Sircar, or Money Servant. (Plate 9 of 20). Date: 1813

Marquis of Wellesleys Boatman, India
The Dandy or Boatman of the Marquis of Wellesley (Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley - 1760-1842), in his livery, depicted in front of the State Yacht, the Soonamooky

Performance of a dancing woman of Lucknow
A dancing woman of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India - exhibiting before a European Family. (Plate 15 of 20). Date: 1813

European Gentleman dressing, attended by his Head-Bearer and other servants. (Plate 4 of 20) Date: 1813

European Gentleman in Public Office attended by the Crannies, or Native Clerks. (Plate 3 of 20) Date: 1813

European Gentlemans Kedmutgars or Table Servants bringing in dinner. (Plate 7 of 20) Date: 1813

European Gentleman in India learning Arabic
An European Gentleman with his Moonshee, or Native Professor of Languages. (plate 1 of 20) Date: 1813

Native Indian gentleman smoking a Goorgoory Pipe
A Native gentleman smoking a Goorgoory, a variant of the Hookah Pipe but with a fixed bamboo stem, in his private apartments, attended by his dancing girls. (Plate 19 of 20) Date: 1813

English Family at table under a Punkah, or fan, kept in motion by a Khelassy (or Punkahwallah). (Plate 8 of 20). Date: 1813

European Gentleman in Private Office attended by his Duftoree, of Native Office-keeper. (plate 2 of 20) Date: 1813

European Gentleman delivering a letter to a Soon-Tah-Burdar or Silver Baton-Bearer. (Plate 6 of 20) Date: 1813

European Lady and her Durzee or Tailor
An European Lady giving instrucions to her Durzee or Native Indian Tailor. (Plate 13 of 20). Date: 1813

Marquis Wellesley at Nabob of Oudes Breakfast Table
Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley - Governor General of India (1760-1842) and his suite at Nabob of Oudes (Wazir Ali Khan)

Dancing Woman of Bengal, performing before a European Family. (Plate 14 of 20) Date: 1813

European lady and family attended by an Ayah (Nurse). (Plate 17 of 20) Date: 1813

Australia House, on the Strand, London. Officially opened in 1918, home of the Australian High Commission and Australias oldest diplomatic mission abroad. Date: 1950s

Robert Adam Architecture
In 1774, Robert Adam completed the Adelphi development, created after 2 years abroad in Rome. No 7 Adam Street has well preserved Anthemion pilasters. Date: 1770s

Peshawar Fur Market - with bales loaded on carts all ready for foreign export. Date: 1910s

Royal tour of Canada: Princess Elizabeth, 1951
The Mayor of Calgary(Alberta), Mr Don Mackay, is here seen showing Princess Elizabeth a ten gallon hat, when her Royal Highness and the Duke of Edinburgh(who was presented with, and wore)

Eagle, Cat and Sow
THE EAGLE, THE CAT, AND THE SOW " I hope" says the cat, " you do not intend to go abroad today?" Date: 1912

British / India / Early Ride
The early morning ride Date: 1879

Shoes Polished, Cairo
A British officer has his shoes polished at Cairo. Date: 1885

British in Burma 1889
Officers relax after a hard day bashing rebels who resent British presence in their country. Date: 1889

Egypt Hunt Breakfast 19C
A hunt breakfast. Date: 1888

Mess at Basawul
Interior of the mess tent of the 4th Rifle Battalion, at Basawul, during the Afghan War - not very comfortable, but at least the supply of Bass (beer) has not run dry Date: 1879

The Bridge Builders
The title page of Rudyard Kiplings short story The Bridge Builders, as it first appeared in the Illustrated London News Christmas issue, 1893

Why Take a Holiday in England by William Caine
An illustration instructing the reader about holidaying abroad. It displays a number of buildings which rather blight the countryside with their enormous advertising signs

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