Bonhomme Richard / SerapisJohn Paul Jones, American naval commander, in the Bonhomme Richard attacks the Serapis
Flag of the Scottish CovenantersThe 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
William Wallace - statue in AberdeenA 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
Constitution of Usa / 1787CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Drawn up by 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia
View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, LondonA 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)
Battle of Cowpens 1781IsAt Cowpens, South Carolina, general Daniel Morgan defeats a British force under Colonel Tarleton
The Union Flag over the Lucknow ResidencyOn 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
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
Assassination of Sir Curzon WyllieThe assassination of Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie (1848-1909), an official of the British Indian government, at the Imperial Institute, South Kensington, London
Theodoros Kolokotronis - Greek HeroTheodoros Kolokotronis (1770 - 1843), a Greek General and hero of the Greek War of Independence (1821-29) fought against the Ottoman Empire
Card celebrating 20 years of Czechoslovakia (1918 - 1938)
Lord Byron in 1826GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON English poet as a supporter of Greek independence in 1826
Signing Venezuelas independence in Caracas (5th August 1811). Replica of a fresco painting by Tovar y Tovar (1883). Engraving
Independence Hall, Philadelphia. Date c1900
David Lloyd George leaving Downing StreetLloyd 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
George Lord ByronGEORGE GORDON, lord BYRON writer and champion of Greek independence with his autograph
JOSE MARTI Cuban poet and freedom- fighter, active in cause of Cuban independence, killed fighting the Spanish
View of Tbilisi (Tiflis), GeorgiaView of Tbilisi (known as Tiflis until 1936), capital of Georgia, formerly part of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, until independence in 1991
Abd El Kader, Algerian leaderAbd 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
George Washington Taking Command of the American Army at Cambridge, Mass. July 3rd 1775. Date: July 3rd 1775
German poster campaign for injured soldiersGerman poster to raise funds for war wounded soldiers, showing a soldier with a crutch in his left hand and tools in his right
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). History of Mexico: from the Conquest to 1930. 1929 - 1931. Detail of the central wall with scenes
ILN cover - Kuwait and its ruler, 1961Front 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
Belfast riots, August 1920A 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
Belfast riots, July 1920A 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
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in PhiladelpUnited States. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall. The Spanish and American Illustration (1876)
A Douglas F4D-1 Skyray and a Douglas A4D Skyhawk launch from USS Independence
Home rule for IrelandHome Rule For Ireland poster, 1892 Date: 1892
American War of Independence. Battle of Yorktown (October 19, 1781). Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles
Second Italian War of Independence. Battle of Solferino (24th June 1859). Attack of the French over Solferino. Litography
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
Memorial at Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaView 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
Benjamin Rush / SullyBENJAMIN RUSH American medical practitioner, signatory to the Declaration of Independence
Battle of Concord BridgeThe Fight at Concord Bridge
Battle of Otterburn / FsstWAR OF SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE Henry Percy (Hotspur) attacked the Scottish entrenchments and was totally defeated. The battle is celebrated in the Ballad of Chevy Chase
Washington crossing the Delaware RiverWashington and his army crossing the Delaware River, prior to the Battle of Trenton
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
America - Battle Of Fort MercerThe Repulse Of The Hessians Under Count Donop at Fort Mercer During The Battle Of Red Bank, New Jersey Date: 1778
Sir Edward Carson signing against Irish Home RuleSir Edward Carson signing the Covenant resisting Irish Home Rule. 1912
George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1829). Engraving. ColGeorge III (1738-1820). King of Great Britain and Ireland later King of the United Kingdom and of Hanover. Engraving. Colored
John Adams, PresidentJOHN ADAMS Lawyer and diplomat, one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence, Second President of the United States. Date: 1735 - 1826
Siege of GrollDutch 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
Tupiza, Bolivia - The 27th October 1810 Society, pictured in 1897. The Society commemorated the Battle of Cotagaita, fought during the Bolivan War of Independence
FORTUNY, Francisco (19th century). The Congress of Tucuman from 1816. Constituent assembly that declared the Independence
Stafford Cripps - Independence of BurmaSir Stafford Cripps attends a celebration to mark the granting of the Independence of Burma in 1948. 1948
Mexico - Street Scene at Veracruz - Calle Independencia Date: circa 1920
Independence of Colombia. Leaflet with a proclaim signed by Sim ol r (13th September 1826). ECUADOR. Quito. Aurelio Espinosa Polit Ecuadorian Library
Struggles for independence in Spanish American