Colonists Collection (#10)

American War of Independence (1775-1783) English commander Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 1781. Coloured engraving

Chair Presented to C. B. Adderley, Esq. M. P. by the Colonists of the Eastern Province
Chair Presented to C.B. Adderley, Esq. M.P. by the Colonists of the Eastern Province of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 1851 Engraving

UNCAS AND MIANTONOMOH; Uncas was a sachem of the Mohegan who through his alliance with the English colonists in New England against other Indian tribes made the Mohegan the leading regional Indian

Southern Migrant Hawker (Aeshna affinis) adult male, close-up of head, formerly an extreme vagrant to Britain, but started colonising in 2010, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, August

Canadian hunters, 16th century
Canadian hunters. 16th-century artwork showing French colonists in the Montreal region of Canada, using snowshoes as they hunt animals. This scene dates from the early years of French colonisation

Pioneer colonists head for Britain
A group of young men and women set off from the French coast in dug-out canoes, heading for Britain Date: Circa 4000 B.C

Card Series 9
Due to the jealousies of other colonists, he is taken back to Spain by Bobadilla in chains. Date: 1446 - 1506

Rua Conselheiro Enes - Beira - Mozambique. As a writer, politician and later as High Commissioner in Mozambique, Antonio Enes (1848-1901)

Marne Region, France - Parade of Tunisian Marksmen
La Marne Region, France - Parade of Tunisian Marksmen - WWI Date: circa 1916

Colonists Get Land
The French prefect of Algiers distributes land to approved settlers in the village of Rivel, also known as Maraboutine Date: 1856

Plumed Fan-foot (Polypogon plumigeralis) adult, rare immigrant and recent colonist, Essex, England

Space colony holiday islands, artwork. Titled Islands of the Gods, this artwork shows a human couple walking along a beach on a holiday island in a space colony

Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790
Sydney Cove. Historical artwork showing Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790, a few years after the founding of Sydney, which would become the largest city in Australia

PPRE2A-00217
George Washington on his way to Cambridge, Massachusetts to become commander of the Continental Army, 1775. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Canterbury Association Ships
The Canterbury Association ships Bangalore, Dominion, Duke of Portland, Lady Nugent, Midlothian and Canterbury in the East India Docks, London

British Leave USA - 2
The last boat-load of British troops leaves New York : a fleet of vessels will take them home, leaving the colonists to fend for themselves as best they can

British Leave USA
The British prepare to leave New York : a fleet of vessels will take them home, leaving the colonists to fend for themselves as best they can

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"Colonists: Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future" Review at Coxheath Camp: A glimpse into the lives of early colonists as they trained and prepared for their journey to new lands. Winthrops fleet in Boston harbor (engraving): Witnessing the arrival of Winthrop's fleet, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of a new era in American history. Humanity and the universe, artwork: Reflecting on our place in the vastness of space, colonists embarked on daring expeditions driven by curiosity and ambition. The Mayflower, engraved and pub. By John A. Lowell, Boston, 1905 (engraving) (b / w photo): The iconic vessel that carried brave souls seeking freedom across treacherous seas to forge a new life. Surrender at Saratoga: An event that showcased both resilience and determination as colonists fought for independence against all odds. Africa. The Congo. Herd of elephants: Explorers marveled at Africa's majestic wildlife while striving to understand its rich cultural heritage. Africa, Congo. Interior of Vivi Station: Amidst untamed landscapes, colonial outposts like Vivi Station served as gateways between worlds - bridging cultures and fostering trade. Africa. Vivi Station and Castle Hill: Symbolizing European influence in Africa during colonization; these structures stood witness to complex interactions between settlers and indigenous communities. America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps: A powerful image capturing resistance against unjust taxation policies that fueled revolutionary fervor among American colonists. Libya's Desert Express": Traversing unforgiving terrains aboard Libya's Desert Express train evokes memories of pioneering spirits who braved harsh conditions in search of progress. Admiral Arthur Phillip, 1786 (oil on canvas): Admiral Arthur Phillip personifies leadership as he laid foundations for British settlement in Australia – an enduring legacy of colonization.