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Background imageIndependence Collection: The Declaration of Independence, USA

The Declaration of Independence, USA Date: circa 1900

Background imageIndependence Collection: George Lord Byron

George Lord Byron
GEORGE GORDON, lord BYRON writer and champion of Greek independence with his autograph

Background imageIndependence Collection: Bonhomme Richard / Serapis

Bonhomme Richard / Serapis
John Paul Jones, American naval commander, in the Bonhomme Richard attacks the Serapis

Background imageIndependence Collection: Flag of the Scottish Covenanters

Flag of the Scottish Covenanters
The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters. They were Presbyterians sworn to defend their religion, part of a Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland against the English

Background imageIndependence Collection: View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London

View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London
A superb postcard view down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London - the detial is incredible, with individual shops identifiable, the pavements as busy (as they ever are)

Background imageIndependence Collection: Constitution of Usa / 1787

Constitution of Usa / 1787
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Drawn up by 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia

Background imageIndependence Collection: William Wallace - statue in Aberdeen

William Wallace - statue in Aberdeen
A statue of William Wallace (1270 - 1305) in Aberdeen, Scotland erected in 1888. A Scottish knight and landowner who is known for leading a resistance during the Wars of Scottish Independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: Battle of Cowpens 1781Is

Battle of Cowpens 1781Is
At Cowpens, South Carolina, general Daniel Morgan defeats a British force under Colonel Tarleton

Background imageIndependence Collection: The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency

The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency
On 15 August, 1947, British India ended and the two new Dominions of India and Pakistan came into being under Independence. New flags were raised at the new capitals, Delhi and Karachi respectively

Background imageIndependence Collection: GARNERAY, Louis (1783-1857). Naval Battle of Navarino

GARNERAY, Louis (1783-1857). Naval Battle of Navarino. ca. 1827. Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman

Background imageIndependence Collection: Assassination of Sir Curzon Wyllie

Assassination of Sir Curzon Wyllie
The assassination of Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie (1848-1909), an official of the British Indian government, at the Imperial Institute, South Kensington, London

Background imageIndependence Collection: David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street

David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street
Lloyd George pictured leaving Downing Street after his resignation with his wife and daughter Megan. His resignation announcement featured in the Court circular of 19th October

Background imageIndependence Collection: JOSE MARTI

JOSE MARTI Cuban poet and freedom- fighter, active in cause of Cuban independence, killed fighting the Spanish

Background imageIndependence Collection: View of Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia

View of Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia
View of Tbilisi (known as Tiflis until 1936), capital of Georgia, formerly part of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, until independence in 1991

Background imageIndependence Collection: Theodoros Kolokotronis - Greek Hero

Theodoros Kolokotronis - Greek Hero
Theodoros Kolokotronis (1770 - 1843), a Greek General and hero of the Greek War of Independence (1821-29) fought against the Ottoman Empire

Background imageIndependence Collection: Card celebrating 20 years of Czechoslovakia

Card celebrating 20 years of Czechoslovakia (1918 - 1938)

Background imageIndependence Collection: Lord Byron in 1826

Lord Byron in 1826
GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON English poet as a supporter of Greek independence in 1826

Background imageIndependence Collection: Signing Venezuelas independence in Caracas (5th

Signing Venezuelas independence in Caracas (5th August 1811). Replica of a fresco painting by Tovar y Tovar (1883). Engraving

Background imageIndependence Collection: Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Independence Hall, Philadelphia. Date c1900

Background imageIndependence Collection: Independence Declaration

Independence Declaration
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

Background imageIndependence Collection: Abd El Kader, Algerian leader

Abd El Kader, Algerian leader
Abd El Kader (Abd al-Qadir, El Amir Abdelkader), Algerian Islamic scholar, Sufi, political and military leader who led a resistance to French occupation in the mid-nineteenth century

Background imageIndependence Collection: George Washington Taking Command of the American Army

George Washington Taking Command of the American Army at Cambridge, Mass. July 3rd 1775. Date: July 3rd 1775

Background imageIndependence Collection: German poster campaign for injured soldiers

German poster campaign for injured soldiers
German poster to raise funds for war wounded soldiers, showing a soldier with a crutch in his left hand and tools in his right

Background imageIndependence Collection: Lord Byron in the uniform of a Greek patriot

Lord Byron in the uniform of a Greek patriot
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788-1824) in the uniform of a Greek patriot, including a cavalry helmet which he designed himself, based on descriptions of armour in Homers Iliad

Background imageIndependence Collection: Death of Sir Henry de Bohun, killed by Robert Bruces axe at the Battle of Bannockburn

Death of Sir Henry de Bohun, killed by Robert Bruces axe at the Battle of Bannockburn, 23-24 June 1314, part of the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1314

Background imageIndependence Collection: ILN cover - Kuwait and its ruler, 1961

ILN cover - Kuwait and its ruler, 1961
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring the ruler of Kuwait, H. H. Sheikh Sir Abdullah As-Salim As-Sabah with telegrams of support from Kuwaiti citizens

Background imageIndependence Collection: RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). History of Mexico

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). History of Mexico: from the Conquest to 1930. 1929 - 1931. Detail of the central wall with scenes

Background imageIndependence Collection: Belfast riots, August 1920

Belfast riots, August 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast that began on the night of the 23rd August, and continued for a week

Background imageIndependence Collection: Belfast riots, July 1920

Belfast riots, July 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast from 20th to 23rd July 1920. 18 people were killed, and 200 wounded during the disturbances

Background imageIndependence Collection: America - Battle Of Fort Mercer

America - Battle Of Fort Mercer
The Repulse Of The Hessians Under Count Donop at Fort Mercer During The Battle Of Red Bank, New Jersey Date: 1778

Background imageIndependence Collection: Sir Edward Carson signing against Irish Home Rule

Sir Edward Carson signing against Irish Home Rule
Sir Edward Carson signing the Covenant resisting Irish Home Rule. 1912

Background imageIndependence Collection: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelp

The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelp
United States. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall. The Spanish and American Illustration (1876)

Background imageIndependence Collection: A Douglas F4D-1 Skyray and a Douglas A4D Skyhawk

A Douglas F4D-1 Skyray and a Douglas A4D Skyhawk launch from USS Independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: Home rule for Ireland

Home rule for Ireland
Home Rule For Ireland poster, 1892 Date: 1892

Background imageIndependence Collection: American War of Independence. Battle of Yorktown

American War of Independence. Battle of Yorktown (October 19, 1781). Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Background imageIndependence Collection: Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776

Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams meet at Jeffersons lodgings, on the corner of Seventh and High (Market) streets in Philadelphia

Background imageIndependence Collection: Grand Reception of Kossuth

Grand Reception of Kossuth. The Champion of Hungarian Independence at City Hall, New York. December 6th 1851. Date: December 6th 1851

Background imageIndependence Collection: Memorial at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Memorial at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
View of the Memorial of Suke Baatar (Mongolias national hero in the struggle for independence, Damdin Sukhbaatar, 1893-1923) in Sukhbaatar Square, with the Cultural Centre in the background

Background imageIndependence Collection: Greece, Crete - Cretan Men

Greece, Crete - Cretan Men - a souvenir card released in 1907 to bolster the Cretan national identity following the withdrawal of control over the Island by the Great Powers

Background imageIndependence Collection: Surrender at Saratoga

Surrender at Saratoga
After being defeated by Gates at the battle of Stillwater, Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga : this is a turning point in the war ensuring victory for the colonists

Background imageIndependence Collection: Benjamin Rush / Sully

Benjamin Rush / Sully
BENJAMIN RUSH American medical practitioner, signatory to the Declaration of Independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: Battle of Concord Bridge

Battle of Concord Bridge
The Fight at Concord Bridge

Background imageIndependence Collection: Battle of Otterburn / Fsst

Battle of Otterburn / Fsst
WAR OF SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE Henry Percy (Hotspur) attacked the Scottish entrenchments and was totally defeated. The battle is celebrated in the Ballad of Chevy Chase

Background imageIndependence Collection: Washington crossing the Delaware River

Washington crossing the Delaware River
Washington and his army crossing the Delaware River, prior to the Battle of Trenton

Background imageIndependence Collection: The Bishop of Durhams charge on the English side at the Battle of Falkirk, 22 July 1298

The Bishop of Durhams charge on the English side at the Battle of Falkirk, 22 July 1298, part of the First War of Scottish Independence. Anthony Bek was Bishop of Durham and Patriarch of Jerusalem

Background imageIndependence Collection: George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1829). Engraving. Col

George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1829). Engraving. Col
George III (1738-1820). King of Great Britain and Ireland later King of the United Kingdom and of Hanover. Engraving. Colored

Background imageIndependence Collection: John Adams, President

John Adams, President
JOHN ADAMS Lawyer and diplomat, one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence, Second President of the United States. Date: 1735 - 1826

Background imageIndependence Collection: Siege of Groll

Siege of Groll
Dutch forces, assisted by the English, under prince Frederik Henrik, besiege Groll : after a month-long siege the Spanish are compelled to evacuate the town. Date: 19 July - 19 August 1627

Background imageIndependence Collection: Tupiza, Bolivia - The 27th October 1810 Society

Tupiza, Bolivia - The 27th October 1810 Society, pictured in 1897. The Society commemorated the Battle of Cotagaita, fought during the Bolivan War of Independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: Second Italian War of Independence. Battle of

Second Italian War of Independence. Battle of Solferino (24th June 1859). Attack of the French over Solferino. Litography

Background imageIndependence Collection: FORTUNY, Francisco (19th century)

FORTUNY, Francisco (19th century). The Congress of Tucuman from 1816. Constituent assembly that declared the Independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: Stafford Cripps - Independence of Burma

Stafford Cripps - Independence of Burma
Sir Stafford Cripps attends a celebration to mark the granting of the Independence of Burma in 1948. 1948

Background imageIndependence Collection: Mexico - Street Scene at Veracruz

Mexico - Street Scene at Veracruz - Calle Independencia Date: circa 1920

Background imageIndependence Collection: Independence of Colombia. Leaflet with a proclaim

Independence of Colombia. Leaflet with a proclaim signed by Sim󮠂 ol� r (13th September 1826). ECUADOR. Quito. Aurelio Espinosa Polit Ecuadorian Library

Background imageIndependence Collection: Struggles for independence in Spanish American

Struggles for independence in Spanish American

Background imageIndependence Collection: Washington at Delaware

Washington at Delaware
Washington and his army cross the half frozen Delaware River, prior to the battle of Trenton

Background imageIndependence Collection: Independence Declaration

Independence Declaration
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

Background imageIndependence Collection: Grumman A-6E Intruder 160421

Grumman A-6E Intruder 160421
United States Navy - Grumman A-6E Intruder 160421 (MSN I-583, unit code 'AD', callsign '500'), of VA-42. (Lost off a soft catapult launch from USS Independence on 17 May 1979). Date: 1978

Background imageIndependence Collection: Sukarno, First President of Indonesia

Sukarno, First President of Indonesia
Sukarno (Kusno Sosrodihardjo, 1901-1970), first President of Indonesia from 1945 to 1967. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageIndependence Collection: Beaurepaire Abbey (or Bear Park), County Durham, a ruined manor house near where

Beaurepaire Abbey (or Bear Park), County Durham, a ruined manor house near where the Battle of Nevilles Cross took place on 17 October 1346, part of the Second War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1346

Background imageIndependence Collection: William Wallace, Scottish leader, talking to two Dominican friars who were acting as

William Wallace, Scottish leader, talking to two Dominican friars who were acting as messengers for the English before the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 11 September 1297

Background imageIndependence Collection: Gyorgy Klapka, Georg Klapka, Hungarian general

Gyorgy Klapka, Georg Klapka, Hungarian general
Vintage 19th century photograph: Gyorgy Klapka, also known in German as Georg Klapka was a Hungarian general. He was one of the most important Hungarian generals of the Hungarian War of Independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: Exposition Internationale de Liege - The Centenary of Belgian Independence in 1930 - The

Exposition Internationale de Liege - The Centenary of Belgian Independence in 1930 - The Palace of Chemistry. Date: 1930

Background imageIndependence Collection: Cartoon, Parnell with Gladstone and Salisbury

Cartoon, Parnell with Gladstone and Salisbury
Cartoon, Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish Nationalist, with Gladstone and Salisbury as puppets, and Randolph Churchill looking over the top of a wall - Does Mr Parnell hope that in the next parliament

Background imageIndependence Collection: Lord North

Lord North
Portrait of Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, KG, PC, better known by his courtesy title Lord North, which he used from 1752 to 1790, was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782

Background imageIndependence Collection: Mustafa Shokay, Khazak statesman and public figure

Mustafa Shokay, Khazak statesman and public figure
Mustafa Shokay (1890-1941), statesman, political activist, scholar and public figure, ideologist of the struggle for freedom and independence of the Common Turkestan. circa early 1940s

Background imageIndependence Collection: Admiral Rodney defeats French navy, Battle of the Saintes

Admiral Rodney defeats French navy, Battle of the Saintes
Admiral Rodney defeats the French navy, Battle of the Saintes (Dominica), American War of Independence, 9-12 April 1782 Date: 1782

Background imageIndependence Collection: The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier, Richard Price

The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier, Richard Price
The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier - Richard Price, British philosopher, nonconformist minister, mathematician, supporter of American independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: Battle of Somosierra - Pensinsular War

Battle of Somosierra - Pensinsular War
Peninsular War. Battle of Somosierra (Spain). Polish troops fought in the Battle of Somosierra (November 30, 1808), during the Spanish War of Independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: Prince Alexnder of Bulgaria Entering Philippopolis

Prince Alexnder of Bulgaria Entering Philippopolis
Prince Alexander of of Bulgaria entering Philippopolis (Plovdiv) at the head of a regiment of Bulgarian Cavalry during the crisis in Eastern Roumelia, 1885

Background imageIndependence Collection: History of the United States. Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga

History of the United States. Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga. State of New York. Built by the French in 1755 and captured by the British in 1759

Background imageIndependence Collection: United States, Virginia, Charlottesviile

United States, Virginia, Charlottesviile. The University of Virginia. It was founded in 1819 by the United States Declaration of Independence

Background imageIndependence Collection: American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)

American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)
American War of Independence. Revolution of the Thirteen Colonies. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783). Spanish Siege of Pensacola (March 9-May 8, 1781). Capture of Pensacola

Background imageIndependence Collection: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd president of the USA

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd president of the USA
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Third president of the United States of America (1801-1809), one of the Founding Fathers. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence. Portrait

Background imageIndependence Collection: United States. View of Saratoga city

United States. View of Saratoga city. Engraving by Milbert. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G

Background imageIndependence Collection: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, inventor and politician. In 1776 he wrote, with Jefferson and John Adams, the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Background imageIndependence Collection: John Redmond, Leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party

John Redmond, Leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party
John Redmond (1856-1918), leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party. The election in January 1910 had returned a hung parliament, and Redmond's party held the balance of power at Westminster

Background imageIndependence Collection: Official anti British First Boer War protest card

Official anti British First Boer War protest card
A conflict known also as the Transvaal Rebellion took place between the British and the Boers from 1880 to 1881 The south of Africa was overlaid with European powers competing for colonial territory

Background imageIndependence Collection: Eastward Ho! by Henry Nelson O'Neil

Eastward Ho! by Henry Nelson O'Neil
Eastward Ho! Soldiers bidding farewell to family members as they set out for India, at the time of the Mutiny (War of Independence). Date: 1857

Background imageIndependence Collection: Ling-Temco-Vought A-7A Corsair II 159283

Ling-Temco-Vought A-7A Corsair II 159283
United States Navy - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E-15-CV Corsair II 159283 (msn E421, base code AE, call-sign 303 ), of VA-15, embarked on USS Independence. Date: circa 1980

Background imageIndependence Collection: 19th Century 1859 Battle Battle Of Turbigo Colored

19th Century 1859 Battle Battle Of Turbigo Colored
19th, Century, 1859, battle, Battle, of, Turbigo, colored, crossed, death, Dumont, El, Album, de, las, Familias, engraving, Europe, Franco-Piedmontese, independence, italian, unification, Italy

Background imageIndependence Collection: 13th Minnesota Volunteers 19th Century 1899 Aguinaldo

13th Minnesota Volunteers 19th Century 1899 Aguinaldo
13th, Minnesota, Volunteers, 19th, Century, 1899, Aguinaldo, armed, army, Asia, Asian, Asiatic, attack, attacked, attacker, attacking, barracks, battle, colored, conflict, contemporary, Age, dead

Background imageIndependence Collection: Battle of Pichincha, 24 May 1822. Context of The Spanish Ame

Battle of Pichincha, 24 May 1822. Context of The Spanish American War of Independece. Pitted a patriot army under general Antonio Jose de Sucre agains a Royalist army commanded by Fied Marshal

Background imageIndependence Collection: Plaque on bridge at Concord, Massachusetts, USA

Plaque on bridge at Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Plaque on the bridge at Concord, Massachusetts, USA dated 19 April 1775, commemorating British soldiers of the 4th Regiment who died during the American War of Independence



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