Colonies Collection (#5)

Fez. Les portes du Mechoir; Afrique du nord, 1912 (1914). Creator: Unknown
Fez. Les portes du Mechoir; Afrique du nord, 1912 (1914). From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

La plaine d'Oudjda; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La plaine d'Oudjda; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Rabat; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont
Rabat; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Fez; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont
Fez; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Alger et ses environs; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Alger et ses environs; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Vue de Tanger; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Charles Chusseau-Flaviens
Vue de Tanger; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

La Chaouia; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La Chaouia; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Environs de Tanger; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Environs de Tanger; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Vue generale d'Alger; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont
Vue generale d'Alger; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Maroc ou Marrakech et la Haut Atlas; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Maroc ou Marrakech et la Haut Atlas; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Alger. Le Port et l'Amiraute; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Alger. Le Port et l'Amiraute; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Relief Map of Sahara Algerien, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Relief Map of Sahara Algerien, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Relief Map of Maroc, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Relief Map of Maroc, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Relief Map of Tunisie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Relief Map of Tunisie, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Relief Map of Algerie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Relief Map of Algerie, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Relief Map of Berberie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Relief Map of Berberie, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Map of Afrique showing Possessions et protectorats d'Europe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Map of Afrique showing Possessions et protectorats d'Europe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Le Loyalisme de L'Afrique Francaise, 1914. Creator: Geiser
Le Loyalisme de L'Afrique Francaise; La tranquillite interieure du pays permit d'envoyer au front sans delai la presque totalite des troupes algeriennes, 1914

Le Loyalisme de L'Afrique Francaise; Vainement l'Allemagne avait escompte des revoltes, 1914
Le Loyalisme de L'Afrique Francaise; Vainement l'Allemagne avait escompte des revoltes dans nos possessions de Afrique du Nord, 1914

La Guerre de Course; Un hangar militaire detruit a Philippeville, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La Guerre de Course; Un hangar militaire detruit a Philippeville, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

La Guerre de Course; Une maison de Papeete, avant et apres le bombardement, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La Guerre de Course; Une maison de Papeete, le 22 septembre, avant et apres l'incendie provoque par le bombardement, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Political Map of Africa, 1914, (1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Political Map of Africa, 1914, (1920). Colonial possessions in Africa at the start of the First World War. British colonies are pink, French - green, German - orange, Portuguese - purple

Asian Open-bill Stork (Anastomus oscitans), adults and young birds at colony, with Indian Flying Foxes (Pteropus giganteus) in the background, India

Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) colony in mist, Hermaness, Shetland Isles, Scotland, July 2009

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult surrounded by huddled chicks, riding out a snowstorm at Gold Harbor, South Georgia

White storks nesting on wooden poles, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on wooden poles, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on poles in the Natural Monument Los Barruecos, Caceres, Spain

North America divided into its III principall [sic] parts, 1685. Creator: Philip Lea
North America divided into its III principall [sic] parts, 1685. This map, North America Divided into its III Principal Parts

General Map of Bessarabia: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Bessarabia: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Bessarabia is from a larger work

Two Indian farmers by a dead bison
3788938 Two Indian farmers by a dead bison; (add.info.: Two Indian farmers by a dead bison. Colourised photograph taken early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Sikh barber
3788923 Sikh barber; (add.info.: Sikh barber, holding sissors and a lantern. Colourised photograph taken early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

A charcoal seller in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
3788921 A charcoal seller in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh; (add.info.: A charcoal seller in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, India. Photograph taken early 20th century)

Ceremonial Sikh warrior
3788915 Ceremonial Sikh warrior; (add.info.: Ceremonial Sikh warrior. Photograph from early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Portrait of a Parsee Priest
3788909 Portrait of a Parsee Priest; (add.info.: Portrait of a Parsee Priest. Illustration dating from early 20th century)

Pydowni Junction in Mumbai (Bombay)
3788892 Pydowni Junction in Mumbai (Bombay); (add.info.: Pydowni Junction in Mumbai (Bombay). Illustration from early 20th century British postcard.); Lebrecht History

General Kuroki Tamemoto of Japan
3788316 General Kuroki Tamemoto of Japan; (add.info.: General Kuroki Tamemoto (1844-1923) of Japan commanded Japanese forces in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5). Not, caption in German

General Oku Yasukata of Japan
3788280 General Oku Yasukata of Japan; (add.info.: General Oku Yasukata (1847-1930) of Japan. Caption reads Fuhrer der japaniichen Weitarmee (leader of the Japanese Army)

A Nautch dancer and musicians
3788876 A Nautch dancer and musicians; (add.info.: A Nautch dancer and musicians. Photograph from early 20th century. Nautch is an anglicised version of nac, which translates to dance, or dancer)

Snake Charmers
3788872 Snake Charmers; (add.info.: Snake Charmers. Illustration from early 20th century. Two musicians play drums and a third plays the pipe to a number of cobras)

Indian palanquin bearers, Darjeeling
3788851 Indian palanquin bearers, Darjeeling.; (add.info.: Indian palanquin bearers, Darjeeling. Photograph from early 20th century. Caption reads Dandy Wallahs')

Indian potters
3788845 Indian potters; (add.info.: Indian potters. Photograph from early 20th century. Caption reads: Hindu Potters'. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Nala and Damayanti
3788813 Nala and Damayanti; (add.info.: Nala and Damayanti. Illustration from early 20th century. In this story Damayanti choses Nala as her husband from among her guests)

Kuvalayaswa defeating Dhundhu
3788811 Kuvalayaswa defeating Dhundhu; (add.info.: Kuvalayaswa defeating Dhundhu. Illustration from the early 20th century)

Indian girl grinding paddy rice
3788794 Indian girl grinding paddy rice; (add.info.: Indian girl grinding paddy rice. Photograph from early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Ayah - an Indian nurse
3788773 Ayah - an Indian nurse; (add.info.: Ayah - an Indian nurse: illustration from the British Raj, dating early 20th century. Wheeling white British baby in pram)

Gondi women grinding corn
3788868 Gondi women grinding corn; (add.info.: Gondi women grinding corn. Photograph from early 20th century. The Gondi people are native to India's central states)

Indian Cotton Cleaners
3788867 Indian Cotton Cleaners; (add.info.: Indian Cotton Cleaners. Colourised photograph from the early 20th century. Indian postcard.); Lebrecht History

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"Exploring the Legacy: Tracing the Footsteps of Colonies" In 1776, thirteen original colonies laid the foundation for a nation that would shape history. As we delve into the past, a map from 1720 unfolds before our eyes, revealing a world dominated by empires and their far-reaching ambitions. The Empire Marketing Board poster showcasing Gibraltar reminds us of Britain's vast colonial empire. It was an era when King George V proudly presented scenes of this mighty empire, capturing its grandeur and diversity. Amidst these historical snapshots, we catch sight of The Emigrant Ship Hercules off Cambelton in Scotland in 1853. A poignant reminder of those who sought new beginnings across distant shores. A young Winston Churchill emerges from the shadows, embodying both the spirit and challenges faced by colonizers throughout history. His determination echoes against a backdrop of Europe depicted on a map from 1700 - a continent ripe with imperial aspirations. Another British Empire Marketing Board poster beckons our attention towards Takoradi Harbour; it symbolizes commerce and connections forged through colonization. Yet amidst human endeavors lies nature's marvels – an underwater coral reef scene teeming with vibrant marine life at Komodo Island in Indonesia reveals Earth's hidden treasures. King George V once again graces our narrative as he introduces us to an enchanting colony nestled within Antarctica's twilight Ross Sea – Emperor Penguins thrive against all odds in GRB03269. These hints paint an intricate tapestry woven by colonies past and present. They remind us to reflect upon both triumphs and tribulations that have shaped nations worldwide. Let us explore these legacies together as we strive for understanding and progress toward a future built on unity rather than division.