Malaya Collection

HMS Malaya, British battleship, WW1
HMS Malaya, a Queen Elizabeth class British battleship, launched 1915, served during the First World War including the Battle of Jutland, also served in the Second World War, decommissioned 1944

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
One of eighteen photographs of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, mostly passing out parades, 1943-1968. Includes visit by Marshal Alphonse Juin

Empire Marketing Board - Penang, British Malaya
Empire Marketing Board Poster design, Penang, British Malaya (now Malaysia), printed for the Empire Marketing Board. Showing a busy scene at the docks. Date: circa 1930

MALAYA: PLANTATION, 1931. The Market of the Garden Tropics - Malayan Pineapples. British Empire Marketing Board Poster, 1931

The Royal Lincolns in Malaya
A photograph of officers of the 1st Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment taken at Taiping. Back row: Lt. J. Mills, 2/Lt. M.H. Best, Lts. E.C. Whitby, A.F. Townsend, 2/Lts N.L. Williams, W.C

Chinese man and a Malaysian woman
Chinese businessman and a Malaysian woman in traditional attire, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

Map of Farther India, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of Farther India, 1902. Southeast Asia, including Burma, Siam, Cambodia, French Indochina and Malaya. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd. London, 1902]

Three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen
Photograph of three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen repairing the engine of an A Squadron, 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier, Malaya

Two RAF English Electric Canberra PR9s over Malaya, XH133 and XH168

Raffles Hotel, Singapore (coloured photo)
6029751 Raffles Hotel, Singapore (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raffles Hotel, Singapore.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Army patrol in Malaya, 1957
Photograph of an Army patrol in Malaya, 1957.From an album of photographs covering military and social aspects of army life in Malaya, 1957. Date: 1957

Swiftlets and their nests
5312141 Swiftlets and their nests; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swiftlets and their nests: in Malaya and China the edible nests of the swifts and swiftlets were collected and used in soups)

Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century
3522637 Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century.; (add.info.: Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a swiftlet and their nests: in Malaya and China the edible nests of the swifts
5309302 Engraving depicting a swiftlet and their nests: in Malaya and China the edible nests of the swifts and swiftlets were collected and used in soup

View of the town of Malacca, Malaysia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Antoni Carboni from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4624246 View of the town of Malacca, Malaysia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Antoni Carboni from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. a.a.: Limbing Spear (of Penaga-wood) and Spear-head sheath; b.b.: Padang and Scabbard, used by Malay Rajahs; c.: Lading, for cutting wood

The Expedition against the Malays: View of the Encampment, Bandar Bahru...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Expedition against the Malays: View of the Encampment, Bandar Bahru, from the back of the Residency, 1876. Engraving after a sketch made by Major O. H. Nicolls during the Perak War

Malay woman with infant and eggplant, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Malay woman with infant and eggplant, c.1675-c.1725. A woman breastfeeding a naked child. She is dressed in a red/white checkered sarong and a white jacket

Le combat inegal du corsaire allemand "Emden" et du torpilleur francais "Mousquet", 1914
'La Guerre de Course; Le combat inegal du corsaire allemand "Emden" et du torpilleur francais "Mousquet", 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Pulo Penang, 1835. Creator: Unknown
Pulo Penang, 1835. View of the Strait of Malacca, Penang Island, Malaya (now Malaysia). From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co

HMS Encounter, 2nd class protected cruiser, Challenger class
Royal Navy - HMS Encounter, a 2nd-class protected cruiser of the Challenger class, operated by the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN), as HMAS Encounter

The destruction of HMS Prince of Wales, 1941
The destruction of HMS Prince of Wales by Japanese aircraft and torpedoes near Kuantan, off the east coast of Malaya on 10 December 1941

Chinese workers inspect the fuselage of a Japanese plane, shot down by British a gunners in Malaysia. January 1942

A famous Scottish Regiment on manoeuvres in Malaya during the Second World War. The troops show how they have adapted themselves to the conditions of warfare which would prevail in Malaya by cutting

Bullock cart, Malaya (Malaysia) circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Malaya Pavilion from the Lake, British Emplre Exhibition 1924 by Charles Howard

A Malay Princess; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. Creator: A. M. Cameron
A Malay Princess; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

The Empires copra, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (colour litho)
3709089 The Empires copra, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (colour litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sakai Family
circa 1930: A family of Sakai, native to Malaya. The man holds a long blow-pipe. (Photo by Spencer Arnold Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Preparing Rice
circa 1930: A Malayan mother and her sons, the boy standing is pounding rice. (Photo by Spencer Arnold Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Costume of Chinese people of the East Indies, 1880 (coloured engraving)
968824 Costume of Chinese people of the East Indies, 1880 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of Chinese people of the East Indies, 1880)

Sikorsky S-61A-4 Nuri FM1150
Tentara Udara Diraja Malaysia (Royal Federation of Malaya Air Force) - Sikorsky S-61A-4 Nuri FM1150 (msn 61-482), later FM-1710 and M23-10. Date: circa 1970

Cover of The Sphere, 6th May 1922. The Prince goes further east. The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) at the Malaya-Borneo exhibition in Singapore

Southern Asia from China to New Guinea, including the Indonesian archipelago
BON111076 Southern Asia from China to New Guinea, including the Indonesian archipelago and the Philippines, c.1700 (coloured engraving) by Covens, Johannes & Mortier

Title page of Malay Sketches by Frank Athelstane Swettenham
TRV230401 Title page of Malay Sketches by Frank Athelstane Swettenham, published 1896 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School

View of the town of Malacca, Malaysia, circa 1800
View of the town of Malacca, Malaysia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Antoni Carboni from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844

Animals and plants of Southern Asia (colour litho)
3101065 Animals and plants of Southern Asia (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of Southern Asia: Nylgau Antelope, Siamang, Oa)

Perdus Sur L Ocean (engraving)
2783113 Perdus Sur L Ocean (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perdus Sur L Ocean)

Soldier of the South Staffordshire Regiment stationed in the Far East (Singapore or Malaya), wearing a pith helmet and khaki shorts uniform. Date: circa 1920

Animals of Malacca and Sumatra (colour litho)
3101064 Animals of Malacca and Sumatra (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of Malacca and Sumatra: Tapir, Bhunder, Hooded Ape, Peacock)

Singapore, Kling Temple (photo)
6025369 Singapore, Kling Temple (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singapore, Kling Temple)

Queue outside a cinema in Malaya (b / w photo)
6015567 Queue outside a cinema in Malaya (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queue outside a cinema in Malaya)

Recolte de la gutta percha dans une foret de la Malaisie (engraving)
2787759 Recolte de la gutta percha dans une foret de la Malaisie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scouts from around the World, 1923 (colour litho)
473031 Scouts from around the World, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scouts from America, Arabia, Australia, Canada, Egypt, East Africa, Japan)

Costume of Chinese people of the East Indies, 1880 (engraving)
968766 Costume of Chinese people of the East Indies, 1880 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of Chinese people of the East Indies, 1880)

Chinese merchant of Penang and his wife in festival dress, 19th Century (chromolitho)
1093419 Chinese merchant of Penang and his wife in festival dress, 19th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crown of Freedom, from The Illustrated London News
HJA248923 The Crown of Freedom, from The Illustrated London News, 4th May 1935 (colour litho) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

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

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"Malaya: A Tapestry of History and Diversity" Step into the rich tapestry of Malaya, where history intertwines with cultural diversity. From the mighty HMS Malaya, a British battleship that played a pivotal role in World War I, to the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst shaping future leaders. The Empire Marketing Board's Penang campaign showcased the allure of British Malaya, highlighting its vibrant markets and exotic produce like luscious Malayan pineapples. This 1931 poster captured the essence of this tropical paradise. Venturing further into history, The Royal Lincolns left their mark on Malaya, serving as guardians during times of change. A glimpse at an intriguing map from 1902 reveals Farther India's intricate details - an enigmatic land waiting to be explored. In this melting pot of cultures, a Chinese man and Malaysian woman epitomize unity amidst diversity. Together they represent the harmonious blend that has shaped modern-day Malaysia. From craftsmen to aviators, heroes emerged in unexpected places. Three skilled Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes while two RAF English Electric Canberra PR9s soared through Malayan skies protecting its people. The iconic Raffles Hotel stands tall in Singapore; its colored photo capturing timeless elegance against a backdrop of bustling city life – a testament to colonial grandeur that still enchants visitors today. Yet amidst tranquility lay challenges faced by soldiers on army patrols in 1957. Their unwavering dedication ensured peace prevailed even during turbulent times when threats loomed large. Sadly, not all stories end happily; remnants from darker days remind us of sacrifices made for freedom. The body of a Malayan terrorist trussed to a stake serves as a stark reminder that progress often comes at great cost. Malaya is more than just words on paper; it is an intricate mosaic woven together by threads spanning centuries – each hint offering glimpses into a captivating past.