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Settlements Collection

Background imageSettlements Collection: Roman Britain Map

Roman Britain Map
A map depicting the network of Roman settlements in Britain

Background imageSettlements Collection: Shanghai, international settlements 1932

Shanghai, international settlements 1932
Shanghai - the storm centre: an international settlement under the protection of fourteen powers, the chief scene of the Sino-Japanese conflict

Background imageSettlements Collection: Roman Britain Map

Roman Britain Map
A map depicting the network of Roman settlements in Britain

Background imageSettlements Collection: PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851

PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851. First building with revolutionary modular, prefabricated design, and use of glass. Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park, London

Background imageSettlements Collection: Roman Stations Map

Roman Stations Map
A map depicting the network of Roman settlements in Britain

Background imageSettlements Collection: Chiddingstone High Street

Chiddingstone High Street. One of the prettiest villages in Kent, and perhaps England, Chiddingstone is a beautiful example of a Tudor one-street village

Background imageSettlements Collection: BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. Battle of Colenso, December 15, 1899. Boer forces led by Louis Botha defeated the English army of General Sir Redvers Buller. Engraving

Background imageSettlements Collection: BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Battle in Transwaal

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Battle in Transwaal in October 1899, during the Second Boer War. Engraving

Background imageSettlements Collection: Grove Hill, Camberwell

Grove Hill, Camberwell
View of Dr Lettsoms house. John Coakley Lettsom (1744-1815) was an English physician and philanthropist born on Little Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands into an early Quaker settlements

Background imageSettlements Collection: The Battle of Bloody Brook

The Battle of Bloody Brook
An ambush on the escorted harvest wagons for the Deerfield settlements by Nipmuc warriors, led by the sachem Muttawmp. This was in retaliation to the Deerfield colony encroaching on their allies

Background imageSettlements Collection: Map of New France

Map of New France, all Jesuit French settlements around Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and Lake Illinois in 1670-1671. Date: 1670-1

Background imageSettlements Collection: Gorton in Court in Massachusetts

Gorton in Court in Massachusetts
Samuel Gorton stands in front of the judge in a courtroom in Massachusetts, hand raised as he looks to the judge, the rest of the court room facing him as they examine his dispute with the minister

Background imageSettlements Collection: MAP / NORTH AMERICA C1800

MAP / NORTH AMERICA C1800
A fascinating map of North America, from the Russian settlements in the NW via the territory of the Long-Hair Indians to New Albion and Tecas (sic) Date: circa 1800

Background imageSettlements 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 imageSettlements 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 imageSettlements Collection: Inauguration of the 1899 Philippine Republic in

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

Background imageSettlements 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 imageSettlements 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 imageSettlements Collection: Araucanos (Araucanians), people of Valpara�, Chile

Araucanos (Araucanians), people of Valpara�, Chile. Illustration of Atlas de la historia f� ca y polit ca de Chile by Claudio Gay, 1854. Engraving

Background imageSettlements Collection: Colonial Africa. Delimitation of the new Franco-German

Colonial Africa. Delimitation of the new Franco-German borders in Congo. Commissioners of both countries in the swampy jungle of the Lobaye Valley, actual Central African Republic

Background imageSettlements Collection: Dutch East Indies. Ambon Island, 1612

Dutch East Indies. Ambon Island, 1612
Map of the island of Amboina (Ambon) in the South Moluccas. 1612. Capital of the Dutch East Indies, colonies established by the Dutch East India Company. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE

Background imageSettlements Collection: Codex Osuna, 16th C Spanish viceroyship in Mexico

Codex Osuna, 16th C Spanish viceroyship in Mexico
Codex Osuna (Cod e Osuna). 16th c. Manuscrit written in nauhtl and spanish, that compiles the acusations against the Viceroy de Mexico Luis Velasco

Background imageSettlements Collection: Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Straits Settlements

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Straits Settlements - British Crown Colony in Southeast Asia. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Background imageSettlements Collection: East Africa - Old Fort

East Africa - Old Fort - Soldiers Guarding Ramparts. Part of Box 249 Boswell Collection - East Coast of Africa. Inhambane is one of the oldest settlements on Mozambiques eastern coast

Background imageSettlements Collection: Arms of the Straits Settlements

Arms of the Straits Settlements on a Willss Cigarette card. The colony consists of Singapore, Penang and Malacca, all three settlements being situated on the Straits of Malacca

Background imageSettlements Collection: Celts. Castro Culture. Bronze Age-Iron Age (1200-500 AD). Ru

Celts. Castro Culture. Bronze Age-Iron Age (1200-500 AD). Ruins of the house of the Castro of Coana. Villacondide. Asturias. Spain

Background imageSettlements Collection: Hong Kong Coins

Hong Kong Coins
Coins of Hong Kong and the Straits settlements Date: circa 1911

Background imageSettlements Collection: Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855)

Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. Engraving. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow. History Museum

Background imageSettlements Collection: BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned by Marshal Roberts. Anglo-Boer War, 1900

Background imageSettlements Collection: BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. 1899-1902. The Boers defended in trenches along the Tugela river during the British offensive of 1900. Engraving

Background imageSettlements Collection: Malaspina expedition. Philipines (1792). Manila

Malaspina expedition. Philipines (1792). Manila river. View from the fortress. Drawing by Fernando Brambila. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Americas Museum

Background imageSettlements Collection: BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Arrival of the English

BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Arrival of the English in Virginia in 1607. Detail of map in Admiranta Narratio. 1590- 1634. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Background imageSettlements Collection: Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army

Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army on May 11, 1860 returnig of the Hispano-Moroccan War (1859-60). Original drawing by Vicente Urrabieta. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA

Background imageSettlements Collection: ENGLAND (19 century). London. India Company. Engraving

ENGLAND (19 century). London. India Company. Engraving
ENGLAND (19 century). London. East India Company. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background imageSettlements Collection: Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie

Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie des voyages (1792-1796) by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageSettlements Collection: CORTɓ, Hernᮠ(1485-1547). Spanish conqueror of

CORTɓ, Hernᮠ(1485-1547). Spanish conqueror of
CORTɓ, Hernᮠ (1485-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Americas Museum

Background imageSettlements Collection: QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacᮬ

QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacᮬ; Mexico and one of the judges (oidores) in the second Audiencia that governed New Spain. Litography

Background imageSettlements Collection: Philippines (1899). Protest in Manila. Engraving

Philippines (1899). Protest in Manila. Engraving

Background imageSettlements Collection: GARAY, Juan de (1528-1583). Spanish conqueror. Oil

GARAY, Juan de (1528-1583). Spanish conqueror. Oil

Background imageSettlements Collection: Galleon. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗atercolour

Galleon. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗atercolour
Galleon. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

Background imageSettlements Collection: ALMAGRO, Diego de (1475-1538). Spanish conquistador

ALMAGRO, Diego de (1475-1538). Spanish conquistador in Peru. Oil

Background imageSettlements Collection: QUESADA, Gonzalo Jim鮥z de (1509-1579). Spanish

QUESADA, Gonzalo Jim鮥z de (1509-1579). Spanish
QUESADA, Gonzalo Jim鮥 z de (1509-1579). Spanish explorer and conquistador in Colombia. Oil

Background imageSettlements Collection: Portrait of Magalhaes. Spanish anonymous

Portrait of Magalhaes. Spanish anonymous
MAGELLAND, Ferdinand (1480-1521). Portuguese navigator and discoverer. Oil on canvas

Background imageSettlements Collection: Malaspinas expedition

Malaspinas expedition
America. Viceroyalty of Mexico. Expedition of Malaspina (1789-1794). Lady from Panamᠯ n a sun lounger. Drawing by Juan Ravenet. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageSettlements Collection: Expedition of Malaspina. Acapulco. Cock fightings

Expedition of Malaspina. Acapulco. Cock fightings
America. Expedition of Malaspina (1789-1794). Viceroyalty of Mexico. Cock fightings in Acapulco. Drawing by Tom᳠ de Sur� Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageSettlements Collection: Our West African Settlements

Our West African Settlements
Hand coloured. Large white building complex with a blue roof. There are some African people standing or walking around outside.. Part of Box 365, Miscellaneous Part 1. Slide number 7. Date: circa 1900

Background imageSettlements Collection: River Syilva / Sylva passing through Syilva /

River Syilva / Sylva passing through Syilva / Sylva village, one of oldest Russian settlements in Siberia (now in a state of desolation). Ural Mountains, near Ekaterinburg, Russia; late summer

Background imageSettlements Collection: Australia Botany Bay

Australia Botany Bay
Early map of Botany Bay and the first settlements in Australia. Date: circa 1800



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