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British Guiana Collection

"Exploring the Rich Heritage of British Guiana: A Glimpse into its Enchanting Past" The Kaieteur Falls, a majestic wonder nestled in the heart of British Guiana

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Kaieteur Falls, British Guiana (engraving)

The Kaieteur Falls, British Guiana (engraving)
1045768 The Kaieteur Falls, British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaieteur Falls, British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Map of the northwestern part of South America, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of the northwestern part of South America, c.1900 (engraving)
533259 Map of the northwestern part of South America, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of northwest South America: Colombia, Venezuela, British Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, circa 1902)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Confrontation: Two horse men face each other on a bridge just outside George town

Confrontation: Two horse men face each other on a bridge just outside George town, British Guyana. D6229A

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Confrontation: Two horse men face each other on a bridge just outside George town

Confrontation: Two horse men face each other on a bridge just outside George town, British Guyana. D6229A-001

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving)

Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving)
1624687 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Cannon-Ball Tree (engraving)

The Cannon-Ball Tree (engraving)
2791402 The Cannon-Ball Tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cannon-Ball Tree. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1896)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Le Dimanche A Georgetown (engraving)

Le Dimanche A Georgetown (engraving)
2783091 Le Dimanche A Georgetown (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dimanche A Georgetown)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British Guiana (engraving)

British Guiana (engraving)
1616880 British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Guiana. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 March 1843)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: St Peters Church, Leguan, British Guiana (engraving)

St Peters Church, Leguan, British Guiana (engraving)
1608338 St Peters Church, Leguan, British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peters Church, Leguan, British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Debatable Land in British Guiana, a Gold-Prospecting Party (litho)

The Debatable Land in British Guiana, a Gold-Prospecting Party (litho)
1604973 The Debatable Land in British Guiana, a Gold-Prospecting Party (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Debatable Land in British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana (engraving)

Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana (engraving)
1595281 Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Badges of colonies and dominions that fought with Britain in the Second World War (colour litho)

Badges of colonies and dominions that fought with Britain in the Second World War (colour litho)
6015176 Badges of colonies and dominions that fought with Britain in the Second World War (colour litho) by English School

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The International Exhibition; British Guiana and Barbados Courts (engraving)

The International Exhibition; British Guiana and Barbados Courts (engraving)
609267 The International Exhibition; British Guiana and Barbados Courts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British Guiana, a Warow Village (engraving)

British Guiana, a Warow Village (engraving)
3654535 British Guiana, a Warow Village (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Guiana, a Warow Village)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Emigration from India to British Guiana (engraving)

Emigration from India to British Guiana (engraving)
1626352 Emigration from India to British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emigration from India to British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Advertisement, Gold Nugget found in British Guiana (engraving)

Advertisement, Gold Nugget found in British Guiana (engraving)
1591756 Advertisement, Gold Nugget found in British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Gold Nugget found in British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Venezuela Question, the Debatable Land in British Guiana (litho)

The Venezuela Question, the Debatable Land in British Guiana (litho)
1100527 The Venezuela Question, the Debatable Land in British Guiana (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Venezuela Question)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving)

Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving)
1624688 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Goldfields of British Guiana (engraving)

The Goldfields of British Guiana (engraving)
1627201 The Goldfields of British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goldfields of British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Colonial Delegates to the Imperial Court of Appeal Conference (b / w photo)

The Colonial Delegates to the Imperial Court of Appeal Conference (b / w photo)
1628907 The Colonial Delegates to the Imperial Court of Appeal Conference (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British soldiers crossing the swamps of the Essequibo River in British Guiana, 1814 (litho)

British soldiers crossing the swamps of the Essequibo River in British Guiana, 1814 (litho)
6015038 British soldiers crossing the swamps of the Essequibo River in British Guiana, 1814 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho)

Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho)
3100090 Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals of The British Colonies)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Venezuela Question, the Debatable Land in British Guiana (litho)

The Venezuela Question, the Debatable Land in British Guiana (litho)
1100524 The Venezuela Question, the Debatable Land in British Guiana (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Venezuela Question)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Major R W G Hingston, leader of the Oxford University Expedition to British Guiana (b / w photo)

Major R W G Hingston, leader of the Oxford University Expedition to British Guiana (b / w photo)
6009087 Major R W G Hingston, leader of the Oxford University Expedition to British Guiana (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major R W G Hingston)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Studies from Life at the Zoological Gardens, South American Corais Snake (litho)

Studies from Life at the Zoological Gardens, South American Corais Snake (litho)
1598697 Studies from Life at the Zoological Gardens, South American Corais Snake (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Kaieteur Falls, British Guiana (engraving)

The Kaieteur Falls, British Guiana (engraving)
1105231 The Kaieteur Falls, British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaieteur Falls, British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Disputed Boundary of Venezuela and British Guiana (engraving)

The Disputed Boundary of Venezuela and British Guiana (engraving)
1100507 The Disputed Boundary of Venezuela and British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disputed Boundary of Venezuela and British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Ancient Breech-Loading Gun found in British Guiana (engraving)

Ancient Breech-Loading Gun found in British Guiana (engraving)
1099433 Ancient Breech-Loading Gun found in British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Breech-Loading Gun found in British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The 'Public Buildings', Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana (engraving)

The "Public Buildings", Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana (engraving)
1045024 The " Public Buildings", Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Public Buildings")

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Marching through the swamps of British Guiana (gravure)

Marching through the swamps of British Guiana (gravure)
979540 Marching through the swamps of British Guiana (gravure) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marching through the swamps of British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving)

Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving)
1624689 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana, West Indies, and British Honduras (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial and Indian Exhibition)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (colour litho)

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (colour litho)
971917 Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles

The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles
3697392 The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles, Our Allies in the Colonies (colour litho) by English School

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Map of Venezuela and British Guiana (engraving)

Map of Venezuela and British Guiana (engraving)
1056863 Map of Venezuela and British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Venezuela and British Guiana)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British Interests on the Venezuelan Frontier (litho)

British Interests on the Venezuelan Frontier (litho)
1100363 British Interests on the Venezuelan Frontier (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Interests on the Venezuelan Frontier)

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: A woman driving a donkey and cart past the Carib Hotel Georgetown British Guiana where

A woman driving a donkey and cart past the Carib Hotel Georgetown British Guiana where the Welsh fusiliers have taken over the hotel as barracks Union Jack flag flys over the hotel in 1953

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British soldiers marching in Georgetown, British Guiana watched by local citizens

British soldiers marching in Georgetown, British Guiana watched by local citizens. The troops were sent to calm a serious constitutional crisis whaich arose following the election earlier in

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British soldiers marching in Georgetown, British Guiana watched by local citizens

British soldiers marching in Georgetown, British Guiana watched by local citizens. The troops were sent to calm a serious constitutional crisis whaich arose following the election earlier in

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: George Town British Guiana the Argyle and Sutherland highlanders landed at Atkinson Wharf

George Town British Guiana the Argyle and Sutherland highlanders landed at Atkinson Wharf 25 miles from George Town following their sea voyage from England. October 1953 D6341-002

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British Guiana: While driving through the out-skirts of George town I saw this amusing

British Guiana: While driving through the out-skirts of George town I saw this amusing domestic scene. it is apparently common practice in the native settlements around Georgetown to give babys

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Spt. Cricket. England in Guyana. April 1990 90-2287

Spt. Cricket. England in Guyana. April 1990 90-2287

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Spt. Cricket. England in Guyana. April 1990 90-2287-020

Spt. Cricket. England in Guyana. April 1990 90-2287-020

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British Guiana: While driving through the out-skirts of George town I saw this amusing

British Guiana: While driving through the out-skirts of George town I saw this amusing domestic scene, it is apparently common practice in the native settlements around Georgetown to give babys

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Locals watch the approach of the troopship carrying the Argyle

Locals watch the approach of the troopship carrying the Argyle and Sutherland highlanders to Atkinson Wharf 25 miles from George Town British Guiana the following their sea voyage from England

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: George Town British Guiana the Argyle and Sutherland highlanders landed at Atkinson Wharf

George Town British Guiana the Argyle and Sutherland highlanders landed at Atkinson Wharf 25 miles from George Town following their sea voyage from England. October 1953 D6341-001

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: British Guiana Militia, 1936. Creator: Unknown

British Guiana Militia, 1936. Creator: Unknown
British Guiana Militia, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: Christianburg, Demerara River, British Guiana, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Christianburg, Demerara River, British Guiana, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Christianburg, Demerara River, British Guiana, early 20th century. Scene in the former colony of British Guiana, part of the British West Indies on the northern coast of South America

Background imageBritish Guiana Collection: The Georgetown Cricket Club Ground, British Guiana, 1910 (1912)

The Georgetown Cricket Club Ground, British Guiana, 1910 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)



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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of British Guiana: A Glimpse into its Enchanting Past" The Kaieteur Falls, a majestic wonder nestled in the heart of British Guiana, captivates visitors with its breathtaking beauty and cascading waters. Witnessing a tense confrontation on a bridge just outside George Town, two horsemen display their unwavering determination amidst the backdrop of this historic town. Celebrating freedom and liberation, the lithograph depicts the Emancipation of the Praedials on July 12th, 1838—a significant milestone in British Guiana's history. At the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, British Guiana proudly showcased its vibrant culture alongside West Indies and British Honduras—an exhibition that fostered cultural exchange. The Cannon-Ball Tree stands tall as an emblematic symbol of resilience within British Guiana's enchanting landscapes—its unique shape leaves visitors in awe. Le Dimanche A Georgetown captures everyday life in this bustling city through an engraving that showcases its vibrant streets filled with people going about their daily routines. Delve into the rich history etched within every corner through captivating engravings that depict both natural wonders and architectural marvels. St Peter's Church on Leguan Island stands as a testament to faith and spirituality—a place where locals gather to find solace amidst their daily lives in British Guiana. Embark on an adventure across uncharted territories with "The Debatable Land, " where gold-prospecting parties sought fortune amid untamed wildernesses within British Guiana. Across Two Oceans unveils sketches capturing diverse facets of life in British Guiana—from bustling markets to serene riverbanks—showcasing its multicultural tapestry. Reflect upon shared sacrifices during World War II as colorful lithographs honor colonies and dominions that fought alongside Britain, including British Guiana.