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Background imageColony Collection: Thomas horns steam engine. Built around 1850 by the Thos. H

Thomas horns steam engine. Built around 1850 by the Thos. H
Thomas horns steam engine. This machine was built around 1850 by the Thos. Horn Engineer firm in London. It was used in the Paine Co. Ltd of St

Background imageColony Collection: India. British colonial era. Banquet at the palace of Rais i

India. British colonial era. Banquet at the palace of Rais in Mynere. Engraving by Hildibrand. Colored. The Illustrated World, 1882

Background imageColony Collection: Africa. French colonialism. Signing a treaty with the chief

Africa. French colonialism. Signing a treaty with the chief
History of Africa. French colonialism. 19th century. Signing a treaty with the chief of the tribe Tamiso. Colored engraving

Background imageColony Collection: Indian nobleman on a palanquin on an elephant

Indian nobleman on a palanquin on an elephant.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

Background imageColony Collection: French colonization of Algeria. Siege of Constantine

French colonization of Algeria. Siege of Constantine, 21 to 27 November, 1836. French Huntsmen of Africa attacking the arabs leaving the camp at Sidi-Tantam. Engraving. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan

Background imageColony Collection: French conquest of Algeria. 1830-1847. Expedition

French conquest of Algeria. 1830-1847. Expedition to Morocco in 1844 against Abd el-Kader. Camp French of the column of chasseurs (huntmen) of Africa in the field of the battle of Isly on 14 August

Background imageColony Collection: Inauguration of the 1899 Philippine Republic in

Inauguration of the 1899 Philippine Republic in Malolos, Bulacan. Engraving

Background imageColony Collection: India (19th c. ). British India Sikh Soldiers in

India (19th c. ). British India Sikh Soldiers in
India (19th c.). British India Sikh Soldiers in Egypt. Officers and men of the British India: Urbel Singh - 13th Bengal Lancers. November 18, 1882. The Ilustrated London News. Engraving

Background imageColony Collection: AGUIRRE, Lope de (1515-1561). Spanish conquistador

AGUIRRE, Lope de (1515-1561). Spanish conquistador in South America. Nicknamed El Loco, the Madman, Aguirre is best known for his final expedition, down the Amazon river

Background imageColony Collection: Pre-Columbian America. Zapotec culture

Pre-Columbian America. Zapotec culture
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Zapotec Civilization. 1947. Mural Pre-Hispanic Mexico and Colony in the corridor of the north wall. Detail

Background imageColony Collection: Expedition of Malaspina. Philippines. Zamboanga

Expedition of Malaspina. Philippines. Zamboanga
Malaspina Expedition. Philippines (1792). Village of Zamboanga. Drawing by Fernando Brambila. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum

Background imageColony Collection: Aboriginal initiation ceremony

Aboriginal initiation ceremony involving tooth-avulsion called Yoo-lahng erah-ba-diahng in New South Wales. From: An account of the English colony in New South Wales Date: 1798

Background imageColony Collection: The Hon. Josslyn and Lady Idina Hay

The Hon. Josslyn and Lady Idina Hay
The Hon. Josslyn Hay, later Earl of Erroll, and his wife, the former Lady Idina Sackville pictured at Gil Gil, Kenya Colony in British East Africa where they built a farm, Clouds

Background imageColony Collection: Diogo Cao discovers the mouth of the Zaire River

Diogo Cao discovers the mouth of the Zaire River
Portuguese Colonial History Series - The mouth of the Zaire River discovered by Diogo Cao in 1484 - the erection of a Portuguese standard column. Date: 1484

Background imageColony Collection: Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique

Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique during his sea voyage to India -1498. Date: 1498

Background imageColony Collection: Portuguese discovery of Sao Tome and Principe

Portuguese discovery of Sao Tome and Principe
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Explorers Joao de Santarem and Pedro Escobar discover the Island Nation of Sao Tome and Principe and claim them for Portugal in 1470

Background imageColony Collection: Monyhull Colony home 1908

Monyhull Colony home 1908
An inmates home at the Monyhull Colony, Birmingham. The colony, for Sane Epileptics and Feeble Minded Persons, was opened in 1908 by the Birmingham, Aston and Kings Norton Poor Law Unions

Background imageColony Collection: Alfred William Moritz Meyer-Waldeck

Alfred William Moritz Meyer-Waldeck (1864-1928) - a German naval officer, Vice Admiral and Governor of the leased territory of Jiaozhou in Shantung province of China (Kiaochow) between 1911 and 1914

Background imageColony Collection: The Ashanti War (1873-74) - The burning of Kumasi

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - The burning of Kumasi
In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi

Background imageColony Collection: Wooding (Camel) Market, Crater (Kraytar), Aden

Wooding (Camel) Market, Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Wooding (Camel) Market, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1908

Background imageColony Collection: The Wharf, Maala harbour, Aden

The Wharf, Maala harbour, Aden
The Wharf, Maala (Al Ma ala) harbour, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930

Background imageColony Collection: Fruit seller in street market, Aden

Fruit seller in street market, Aden
Fruit seller in a street market, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930s

Background imageColony Collection: View of The Crescent, Aden

View of The Crescent, Aden
View of The Crescent, Steamer Point, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen), including the Hotel de l Europe and the Britannia Anonymous Society (cigarette factory). Date: circa 1930s

Background imageColony Collection: Bedouin dancers on Fair Day, Sheikh Othman, Aden

Bedouin dancers on Fair Day, Sheikh Othman, Aden
Bedouin dancers on Fair Day, Sheikh Othman, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930s

Background imageColony Collection: General view, Aden

General view, Aden
General view, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageColony Collection: Cisterns of Tawila, near Crater (Kraytar), Aden

Cisterns of Tawila, near Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Cisterns of Tawila (Tawila Tanks), near Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). An ancient historic site with a capacity for millions of gallons of water

Background imageColony Collection: Mermaids on the beach, Steamer Point, Aden

Mermaids on the beach, Steamer Point, Aden
Mermaids (sea creatures) on the beach near the Grand Hotel, Steamer Point, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1910

Background imageColony Collection: General view of Maala harbour, Aden

General view of Maala harbour, Aden
General view of Maala (Al Ma ala) harbour, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageColony Collection: War Memorial, Prince of Wales Pier, Aden

War Memorial, Prince of Wales Pier, Aden
View from the sea, War Memorial, Prince of Wales Pier, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930

Background imageColony Collection: Eastern Telegraph Co, Ras Boradli, Aden

Eastern Telegraph Co, Ras Boradli, Aden
Offices and staff quarters of the Eastern Telegraph Co, Telegraph Bay, Ras Boradli, in the British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). circa 1910s

Background imageColony Collection: Maidan Square and Main Street, Crater (Kraytar), Aden, WW2

Maidan Square and Main Street, Crater (Kraytar), Aden, WW2
Maidan Square and Main Street, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). The car in the foreground has its headlights blacked out as a wartime precaution. Date: circa 1940

Background imageColony Collection: Civil Hospital, Crater (Kraytar), Aden

Civil Hospital, Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Civil Hospital, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1940s

Background imageColony Collection: European General Hospital, Steamer Point, Aden

European General Hospital, Steamer Point, Aden
European General Hospital, Steamer Point, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1908

Background imageColony Collection: Elmina Castle, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa

Elmina Castle, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageColony Collection: Governors Palace in Dakar, Senegal

Governors Palace in Dakar, Senegal
Palace of the General Governor of French West Africa in Dakar, Senegal. Date: circa 1920

Background imageColony Collection: Office of colonial agent Hecker in French Equatorial Africa

Office of colonial agent Hecker in French Equatorial Africa
Office (Factorerie) of colonial agent A. Hecker in Pointe-Noire, a city on the west coast of French Equatorial Africa (Afrique Ú▒Áatoriale franþí®se, AEF; today Republic of the Congo)

Background imageColony Collection: Beaconsfield hurling team, South Africa, 1907

Beaconsfield hurling team, South Africa, 1907
Beaconsfield hurling team, Kimberley, Cape Colony, Griqualand West, South Africa. They were gold medal winners. Date: 1907

Background imageColony Collection: Italo-Turkish War - Raffaele Borea Ricci d Olmo, Admiral

Italo-Turkish War - Raffaele Borea Ricci d Olmo, Admiral
Italo-Turkish War - Raffaele Borea Ricci d Olmo, an Italian naval officer with the rank of Counter Admiral. He was the first Italian governor of Tripolitania

Background imageColony Collection: Royal Victoria Hospital Farm Colony, Polton, Scotland

Royal Victoria Hospital Farm Colony, Polton, Scotland
Patients plough the land and plant seed potatoes at the Farm Colony (founded in 1910) at The Royal Victoria Hospital, founded in 1894

Background imageColony Collection: Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa

Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa
James Pulleyns Store, Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa. Date: circa 1901

Background imageColony Collection: Royal Hotel, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa

Royal Hotel, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Dining Room with waiting staff, Royal Hotel, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: 1908

Background imageColony Collection: King George V and Queen Mary visit India

King George V and Queen Mary visit India
King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) visit India - 1905-1906 - travelling on the HMS Renown. Date: circa 1906

Background imageColony Collection: Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony, South Africa

Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Market Square, Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: 1907

Background imageColony Collection: Somerset West, Western Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa

Somerset West, Western Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa -- residential villa on a hill. Date: circa 1908

Background imageColony Collection: Bedford, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa

Bedford, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
O Connors Commercial Hotel, Bedford, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageColony Collection: Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa

Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
Taylor Street, Burgersdorp (Burghersdorp), Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageColony Collection: Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa

Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
Morum Brothers premises, importers, Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1906

Background imageColony Collection: Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa

Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
Railway Station and Bridge, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1908



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