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Colonist Collection (page 6)

"Journey Across the Sea: The Pilgrims' Quest for Freedom" In 1620, the Mayflower set sail with a group of colonists known as the Pilgrims

Background imageColonist Collection: Malacca, East Indies (engraving)

Malacca, East Indies (engraving)
7172581 Malacca, East Indies (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malacca, East Indies)

Background imageColonist Collection: Shipwreck of English admiral Sir George Somers on Bemuda, 1609 (litho)

Shipwreck of English admiral Sir George Somers on Bemuda, 1609 (litho)
7148745 Shipwreck of English admiral Sir George Somers on Bemuda, 1609 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: James Oglethorpe, British soldier, politician and founder of the North American colony of Georgia

James Oglethorpe, British soldier, politician and founder of the North American colony of Georgia (etching)
7185556 James Oglethorpe, British soldier, politician and founder of the North American colony of Georgia (etching) by Ireland

Background imageColonist Collection: Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho)

Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho)
7181593 Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel)

Background imageColonist Collection: Sir Henry Havelock during his advance on Lucknow, India, 1857 (engraving)

Sir Henry Havelock during his advance on Lucknow, India, 1857 (engraving)
7201225 Sir Henry Havelock during his advance on Lucknow, India, 1857 (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Cham Dance, while visiting Ladakh, India (litho)

Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Cham Dance, while visiting Ladakh, India (litho)
7201692 Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Cham Dance, while visiting Ladakh, India (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince and Princess of Wales)

Background imageColonist Collection: British soldiers of the 17th Lancers, Battle of Ulundi, South Africa, 1879 (colour litho)

British soldiers of the 17th Lancers, Battle of Ulundi, South Africa, 1879 (colour litho)
7153972 British soldiers of the 17th Lancers, Battle of Ulundi, South Africa, 1879 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: The town and harbour of St Thomas, Dutch West Indies with a map of the Caribbean (engraving)

The town and harbour of St Thomas, Dutch West Indies with a map of the Caribbean (engraving)
7153604 The town and harbour of St Thomas, Dutch West Indies with a map of the Caribbean (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: The First Site of Adelaide, South Australia, c1837 (colour litho)

The First Site of Adelaide, South Australia, c1837 (colour litho)
7156945 The First Site of Adelaide, South Australia, c1837 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Site of Adelaide, South Australia, c1837)

Background imageColonist Collection: Opening up one of the earliest gold mines at Johannesburg, South Africa, 1886 (b / w photo)

Opening up one of the earliest gold mines at Johannesburg, South Africa, 1886 (b / w photo)
7157607 Opening up one of the earliest gold mines at Johannesburg, South Africa, 1886 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageColonist Collection: Australia: At New Norcia (b / w photo)

Australia: At New Norcia (b / w photo)
7171464 Australia: At New Norcia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At New Norcia)

Background imageColonist Collection: John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (engraving)

John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (engraving)
7185583 John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hay)

Background imageColonist Collection: Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier and politician (engraving)

Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier and politician (engraving)
7185557 Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier and politician (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Sackville)

Background imageColonist Collection: Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma, Belgian Congo, 1897 (b / w photo)

Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma, Belgian Congo, 1897 (b / w photo)
7148614 Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma, Belgian Congo, 1897 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma)

Background imageColonist Collection: Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India (litho)

Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India (litho)
7150583 Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India)

Background imageColonist Collection: Landing in East Africa (colour litho)

Landing in East Africa (colour litho)
7168948 Landing in East Africa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing in East Africa. Illustration for Chatterbox (1915).); © Look and Learn

Background imageColonist Collection: Indigo manufactory, India (engraving)

Indigo manufactory, India (engraving)
7172565 Indigo manufactory, India (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigo manufactory, India)

Background imageColonist Collection: Scenes from Tonkin and Annam, French Indochina (litho)

Scenes from Tonkin and Annam, French Indochina (litho)
7149718 Scenes from Tonkin and Annam, French Indochina (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Tonkin and Annam, French Indochina)

Background imageColonist Collection: Charles James Napier offering his hand for an experiment in swordsmanship, India (engraving)

Charles James Napier offering his hand for an experiment in swordsmanship, India (engraving)
7201223 Charles James Napier offering his hand for an experiment in swordsmanship, India (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b / w photo)

Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b / w photo)
7200363 Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s)

Background imageColonist Collection: Oglethorpe, general James (litho)

Oglethorpe, general James (litho)
7181388 Oglethorpe, general James (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglethorpe, general James. Engraver: Burford)

Background imageColonist Collection: William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving)

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving)
7185576 William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Fiennes)

Background imageColonist Collection: British soldiers of the 52nd Light Infantry, Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857 (colour litho)

British soldiers of the 52nd Light Infantry, Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857 (colour litho)
7153970 British soldiers of the 52nd Light Infantry, Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Fort St George, Madras (engraving)

Fort St George, Madras (engraving)
7188176 Fort St George, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort St George, Madras)

Background imageColonist Collection: East India House, London (litho)

East India House, London (litho)
7185009 East India House, London (litho) by Malton, Thomas (1748-1804) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: East India House, Leadenhall Street, Cit of London)

Background imageColonist Collection: William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving)

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving)
7185571 William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Fiennes)

Background imageColonist Collection: Hong Kong (engraving)

Hong Kong (engraving)
7173323 Hong Kong (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong Kong. Illustration from Illustrierte Weltgeschichte fur das Volk (Ernst Wiest, Leipzig)

Background imageColonist Collection: European trade and colonisation of Africa, Asia and the Americas (engraving)

European trade and colonisation of Africa, Asia and the Americas (engraving)
7172558 European trade and colonisation of Africa, Asia and the Americas (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: European trade and colonisation of Africa)

Background imageColonist Collection: Victoria Dock, Melbourne, Australia (coloured photo)

Victoria Dock, Melbourne, Australia (coloured photo)
7150588 Victoria Dock, Melbourne, Australia (coloured photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Dock, Melbourne, Australia)

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7177597

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7176909

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7176911

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7176907

Background imageColonist Collection: Armed African soldiers going to the assault, 1883 (illustration)

Armed African soldiers going to the assault, 1883 (illustration)
6646947 Armed African soldiers going to the assault, 1883 (illustration) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: Civilized Africa)

Background imageColonist Collection: Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, king of Kandy (Sri Lanka) dismissed by the English in 1815

Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, king of Kandy (Sri Lanka) dismissed by the English in 1815
6437975 Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, king of Kandy (Sri Lanka) dismissed by the English in 1815. 1924 (Illustration) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: History)

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7176915

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7176906

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"Journey Across the Sea: The Pilgrims' Quest for Freedom" In 1620, the Mayflower set sail with a group of colonists known as the Pilgrims. Braving treacherous waters, they embarked on a perilous journey to seek religious freedom in the New World. After enduring months at sea, the Mayflower passengers finally reached their destination - Plymouth. With gratitude and relief, they stepped onto solid ground, marking a significant moment in American history. Not all encounters with Native Americans were peaceful. Hannah Duston's harrowing escape from capture by Native Americans serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by early settlers. Despite hardships and conflicts, unity prevailed. In 1914, Jennie A. Brownscombe immortalized this spirit in her oil painting depicting "The First Thanksgiving. " It symbolizes gratitude and friendship between settlers and Native Americans. Plymouth Rock stands as an enduring symbol of hope and new beginnings. As John Alden and Mary Chilton landed upon it in 1620, they laid down roots that would shape America's future. Anne Hutchinson's trial in Boston showcased tensions within colonial society. Her fight for religious freedom challenged societal norms but left an indelible mark on American history. Beyond Plymouth lies Hartford, Connecticut - home to some of America's first settlers who sought refuge from persecution. Their determination paved the way for future generations to thrive in this land of opportunity. Bunker Hill battle marked a turning point during the American Revolution when colonists stood up against British rule with unwavering courage and resilience. Across borders lies Mexico where Miguel Hidalgo's cry for revolution echoed through Dolores on September 16th, 1810. This call ignited fervor among Mexicans seeking independence from Spanish colonization. Long before these events unfolded overseas; Puritans attempted to leave England during the early 1600s due to religious persecution back home—a precursor to the Pilgrims' journey.