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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

Background imageColonies Collection: Very modern war, our air ships on the journey from Tripoli to Zuara anchor for the first

Very modern war, our air ships on the journey from Tripoli to Zuara anchor for the first... (colour litho)
2808474 Very modern war, our air ships on the journey from Tripoli to Zuara anchor for the first... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Very modern war)

Background imageColonies Collection: Episodes of war life in Tripolitania, officers and soldiers assist in the fortified places

Episodes of war life in Tripolitania, officers and soldiers assist in the fortified places... (colour litho)
2808450 Episodes of war life in Tripolitania, officers and soldiers assist in the fortified places... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonies Collection: The Public Attempts To Prevent The Departure From Paris Of French Soldiers Destined For

The Public Attempts To Prevent The Departure From Paris Of French Soldiers Destined For Companies... (colour litho)
2798498 The Public Attempts To Prevent The Departure From Paris Of French Soldiers Destined For Companies... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonies Collection: The Arrival In Naples Of The Troops Veterans From China, The Soldiers Go To The Neighborhood Amid

The Arrival In Naples Of The Troops Veterans From China, The Soldiers Go To The Neighborhood Amid The Enthusiasm Of The
2798473 The Arrival In Naples Of The Troops Veterans From China, The Soldiers Go To The Neighborhood Amid The Enthusiasm Of The Crowd (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonies Collection: The Enthusiasm In London For British Victories In Africa, Ahead Of Mansion-House (colour litho)

The Enthusiasm In London For British Victories In Africa, Ahead Of Mansion-House (colour litho)
2798291 The Enthusiasm In London For British Victories In Africa, Ahead Of Mansion-House (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: Victorian Mounted Rifles (colour litho)

Victorian Mounted Rifles (colour litho)
2796734 Victorian Mounted Rifles (colour litho) by Bunnett, H. (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorian Mounted Rifles)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Cape Mounted Rifles (colour litho)

The Cape Mounted Rifles (colour litho)
2796732 The Cape Mounted Rifles (colour litho) by Bunnett, H. (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cape Mounted Rifles)

Background imageColonies Collection: Join or Die, exhortation by Benjamin Franklin, 1754 (woodcut)

Join or Die, exhortation by Benjamin Franklin, 1754 (woodcut)
3321207 Join or Die, exhortation by Benjamin Franklin, 1754 (woodcut) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: Market on the Place de l amiral Courbet, Abbeville (b / w photo)

Market on the Place de l amiral Courbet, Abbeville (b / w photo)
3102127 Market on the Place de l amiral Courbet, Abbeville (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market on the Place de l amiral Courbet, Abbeville)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Imperial Institute: Design by T G Jackson (engraving)

The Imperial Institute: Design by T G Jackson (engraving)
607471 The Imperial Institute: Design by T G Jackson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Imperial Institute: The accepted design by Thomas Edward Collcutt (engraving)

The Imperial Institute: The accepted design by Thomas Edward Collcutt (engraving)
607468 The Imperial Institute: The accepted design by Thomas Edward Collcutt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Imperial Institute: The New South Wales Volunteers, part of the Queens escort at the opening

The Imperial Institute: The New South Wales Volunteers, part of the Queens escort at the opening ceremony (engraving)
607459 The Imperial Institute: The New South Wales Volunteers, part of the Queens escort at the opening ceremony (engraving) by English School

Background imageColonies Collection: The key used by the Queen at the inauguration of the Imperial Institute (engraving)

The key used by the Queen at the inauguration of the Imperial Institute (engraving)
607453 The key used by the Queen at the inauguration of the Imperial Institute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Imperial Institute: Design by Aston Webb and E Ingress Bell (engraving)

The Imperial Institute: Design by Aston Webb and E Ingress Bell (engraving)
607469 The Imperial Institute: Design by Aston Webb and E Ingress Bell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom)

Background imageColonies Collection: Attacked by Natives in Africa

Attacked by Natives in Africa
LLM462750 Attacked by Natives in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacked by Natives in Africa)

Background imageColonies Collection: Dr Livingstone

Dr Livingstone
LLM462746 Dr Livingstone by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Livingstone. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageColonies Collection: General Gallienis heroic deed in Madagascar, cover of Le Petit Journal

General Gallienis heroic deed in Madagascar, cover of Le Petit Journal
CHT206392 General Gallienis heroic deed in Madagascar, cover of Le Petit Journal, 26th June 1898 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageColonies Collection: Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston

Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston
AQS256886 Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston, 1774 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Background imageColonies Collection: The Honourable Robert Monckton, Major General, Governor of New York (engraving)

The Honourable Robert Monckton, Major General, Governor of New York (engraving)
964894 The Honourable Robert Monckton, Major General, Governor of New York (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Robert Monckton)

Background imageColonies Collection: Mr Chamberlain and his Chief Assistants at the Colonial Office and the Colonial Premiers

Mr Chamberlain and his Chief Assistants at the Colonial Office and the Colonial Premiers (b / w photo)
1042354 Mr Chamberlain and his Chief Assistants at the Colonial Office and the Colonial Premiers (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageColonies Collection: The Opening of Parliament, a Cabinet Council in Downing Street (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, a Cabinet Council in Downing Street (engraving)
1061707 The Opening of Parliament, a Cabinet Council in Downing Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageColonies Collection: Scotchmen in the Colonies, the Queensland Scottish Rifle Volunteers (engraving)

Scotchmen in the Colonies, the Queensland Scottish Rifle Volunteers (engraving)
1046238 Scotchmen in the Colonies, the Queensland Scottish Rifle Volunteers (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotchmen in the Colonies)

Background imageColonies Collection: Employment of Time-expired Soldiers in the Colonies (engraving)

Employment of Time-expired Soldiers in the Colonies (engraving)
1055579 Employment of Time-expired Soldiers in the Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Employment of Time-expired Soldiers in the Colonies)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Empire Builders, a Meeting of the Colonial Conference in Mr Chamberlains Room at the Colonial

The Empire Builders, a Meeting of the Colonial Conference in Mr Chamberlains Room at the Colonial Office (litho)
1040940 The Empire Builders, a Meeting of the Colonial Conference in Mr Chamberlains Room at the Colonial Office (litho) by Maud, William T

Background imageColonies Collection: A Lumber Raft being Towed down the St. Lawrence (litho)

A Lumber Raft being Towed down the St. Lawrence (litho)
960523 A Lumber Raft being Towed down the St. Lawrence (litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lumber Raft being Towed down the St. Lawrence)

Background imageColonies Collection: A Tobogganing-Slope in Canada (litho)

A Tobogganing-Slope in Canada (litho)
960521 A Tobogganing-Slope in Canada (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tobogganing-Slope in Canada)

Background imageColonies Collection: Earl Grey appeals to the Bench of Bishops to pass the Reform Bill (litho)

Earl Grey appeals to the Bench of Bishops to pass the Reform Bill (litho)
960517 Earl Grey appeals to the Bench of Bishops to pass the Reform Bill (litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Followers of Dr. Livingstone carry his Embalmed Body to the Coast (litho)

The Followers of Dr. Livingstone carry his Embalmed Body to the Coast (litho)
960510 The Followers of Dr. Livingstone carry his Embalmed Body to the Coast (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Followers of Dr)

Background imageColonies Collection: Trinidad Coolies at Work in a Cane-Field (litho)

Trinidad Coolies at Work in a Cane-Field (litho)
960501 Trinidad Coolies at Work in a Cane-Field (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinidad Coolies at Work in a Cane-Field)

Background imageColonies Collection: Attack on a Gold Escort (litho)

Attack on a Gold Escort (litho)
960499 Attack on a Gold Escort (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on a Gold Escort)

Background imageColonies Collection: A Camel-Caravan, Western Australia (litho)

A Camel-Caravan, Western Australia (litho)
960496 A Camel-Caravan, Western Australia (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Camel-Caravan, Western Australia)

Background imageColonies Collection: A Victim of the Press-Gang makes a Stout Resistance (litho)

A Victim of the Press-Gang makes a Stout Resistance (litho)
960492 A Victim of the Press-Gang makes a Stout Resistance (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Victim of the Press-Gang makes a Stout Resistance)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Humours of Stourbridge Fair in the Olden Times (litho)

The Humours of Stourbridge Fair in the Olden Times (litho)
960483 The Humours of Stourbridge Fair in the Olden Times (litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Humours of Stourbridge Fair in the Olden Times)

Background imageColonies Collection: Governor Phillip Addressing the First Australian Settlers upon Landing at Sydney Cove (litho)

Governor Phillip Addressing the First Australian Settlers upon Landing at Sydney Cove (litho)
960480 Governor Phillip Addressing the First Australian Settlers upon Landing at Sydney Cove (litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: General Wolfe is Mortally Wounded as he Leads the Charge on the Plains of Abraham (litho)

General Wolfe is Mortally Wounded as he Leads the Charge on the Plains of Abraham (litho)
960479 General Wolfe is Mortally Wounded as he Leads the Charge on the Plains of Abraham (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonies Collection: North West view of Fort Lawrence in Chignectou, 1755 (engraving)

North West view of Fort Lawrence in Chignectou, 1755 (engraving)
3058242 North West view of Fort Lawrence in Chignectou, 1755 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Fort Lawrence with British flag)

Background imageColonies Collection: Mr W E Forster, MP, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies (engraving)

Mr W E Forster, MP, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies (engraving)
1099061 Mr W E Forster, MP, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr W E Forster, MP)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Governor of Cochinchinas Palace, Saigon (colour photo)

The Governor of Cochinchinas Palace, Saigon (colour photo)
3096515 The Governor of Cochinchinas Palace, Saigon (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Governor of Cochinchinas Palace, Saigon)

Background imageColonies Collection: Mr Joseph Chamberlain (colour litho)

Mr Joseph Chamberlain (colour litho)
613128 Mr Joseph Chamberlain (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Joseph Chamberlain, The Colonies, 7 March 1901)

Background imageColonies Collection: Earl Cadogan (colour litho)

Earl Cadogan (colour litho)
613111 Earl Cadogan (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl Cadogan, Chelsea and the Colonies, 4 June 1881)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Friendly Agent, published by S. W. Fores in 1787 (etching)

The Friendly Agent, published by S. W. Fores in 1787 (etching)
NCO191276 The Friendly Agent, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageColonies Collection: New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific (colour litho)

New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific (colour litho)
5996923 New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific)

Background imageColonies Collection: South America (colour litho)

South America (colour litho)
5996925 South America (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South America. Illustration from The Modern World Encyclopedia)

Background imageColonies Collection: Still from the film Sixty Years a Queen, c. 1914 (b / w photo)

Still from the film Sixty Years a Queen, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
5671611 Still from the film Sixty Years a Queen, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright

Background imageColonies Collection: Richard Mather, first in a line of New England Puritan clergymen

Richard Mather, first in a line of New England Puritan clergymen
5669007 Richard Mather, first in a line of New England Puritan clergymen and leader of New England Congregationalism by Foster

Background imageColonies Collection: The General Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles

The General Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles
1764093 The General Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles, 1624 (engraving) by Smith, John (1580-1641); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Generall Historie of Virginia)

Background imageColonies Collection: The Right Honourable Edward Cardwell, MP, Secretary of State for the Colonies (engraving)

The Right Honourable Edward Cardwell, MP, Secretary of State for the Colonies (engraving)
1610422 The Right Honourable Edward Cardwell, MP, Secretary of State for the Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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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.