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Delivery of furniture confiscated from Jews to victims of RAF bombing, Paris, April 1942
Delivery of furniture confiscated from Jews to victims of RAF bombing, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, April 1942

Outside the Gare de l Est, German-occupied Paris, September 1940. As the Germans restricted the use of petrol, handcarts replaced taxis as the means of transporting luggage

Families leaving their village bombarded during the Normandy landings, France, 1944

Refugees with their belongings, German-occupied Paris, July 1940

Bicycle taxis in the Place d Etoile by the Arc de Triomphe, German-occupied Paris, August 1943. Petrol was in short supply during the occupation and what was available went to the Germans

French Maquis encampment, France, 1940-1944. The Maquis were bands of Resistance fighters who waged a guerrilla campaign against the Germans

Arrival of the first German troops in Paris, June 1940. The Germans entered Paris, which had been declared an open city by the departing French government, on 14 June

German troops arriving by train, Paris, August 1940

German soldiers on a railway platform awaiting transport, Paris, August 1940

Germaine Leconte, Paris, February 1942

Meeting between German officers and French Vichy government officials, France, 1940-1944. German officers, including Colonel Hans Speidel (right) meeting the Vichy French Minister of Defence

A Murmansk Murmur by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" Don t that make ye blinkin well wild, Bert?" Old Bill, the soldier character created by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, together with his old pal Bert

Japanese Five Dollar Banknote - Banana Money
Japanese government-issued five dollar banknote. The Japanese dollar was a currency issued by Imperial Japan during the Japanese occupation of Singapore, Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak

Map of south-Central Africa showing British and German possessions in the 1890 s. After a map published in the June 25th, 1890 edition of The Graphic

Map of European possessions in Africa in the 1880 s. After a map which appeared in the December 20th, 1884 edition of The Graphic

Paul CA zanne Large Bathers Les Grandes baigneuses
Paul Cezanne: The Large Bathers (Les Grandes baigneuses), Paul Cezanne, 1895-1906, Oil on canvas, Note: This work has been temporarily removed from display for technical study

Dutch Burning English Ships Dutch Raid Medway
The Dutch Burning English Ships during the Dutch Raid on the Medway, 20 June 1667, The Dutch set fire to English ships during the Journey to Chatham, 20 June 1667

Newer Jerusalem suburbs New municipal building
Newer Jerusalem and suburbs New municipal building occupied by Barclays bank and the municipality. 1932, Israel

New north gate Porte Montauban Shanghae Clark Worswick
New north gate - Porte Montauban - Shanghae, Clark Worswick collection of photographs of China and Southeast Asia, William Saunders album I, Saunders, William, fl. ca

The Royal Mail Being Delivered In British Occupied India, 1868. From L univers Illustre Published In Paris In 1868

The Somme And The Ancre. Map Shows Lines Occupied By The Allies From July 1916 To April 11, 1917. From The Year 1917 Illustrated, Published London 1918

German Troops Commandeering Much Needed Bread In The Place Du MarchA©, Liege, Belgium After Occupying The City In August 1914, During Wwi

Temple Bar, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; Dublins Cultural Quarter

Christmas In Dublin, Henry Street At Night, Dublin, Ireland

WW2 German hospital, Jersey, Channel Islands
Operating theatre in a WW2 German hospital, Jersey, Channel Islands. It was an underground hospital, built in the cliffs by Polish prisoners and used for the treatment of wounded officers

Usk Borstal Camp, Monmouthshire
Boys occupied in farm work at the Usk Borstal Camp, Monmouthshire

The Dublin
Front-cover of The Illustrated London News showing a crowd of spectators watching the events on Sackville Street (called O Connell Street by the Irish)

WW2 - Patriotic postcard - Free French Army
WW2 - Postcard encouraging men to enlist with the Free French Army - Citizens With Weapons! A single battle for a single homeland!. circa 1942

Carrowdore Castle - a further back oblique front view of the occupied Castle. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Carrowdore). Date: circa early 1900s

Greek refugees at Gallipoli Town during Chanak Crisis
Greek refugees at Gallipoli Town awaiting passports during the Chanak Crisis (Chanak Affair, Chanak Incident) - a war scare in September 1922 between Britain and Republic of Turkey

Camel train at Cannakale, Turkey - Chanak Crisis
A camel train at Cannakale returned from provisioning the front line during the Chanak Crisis (Chanak Affair, Chanak Incident) - a war scare in September 1922 between Britain and Republic of Turkey

Austro-Prussian War. 1866
Austro-Prussian War. Parade of troops in the Market Square in Nuremberg during the occupation of the city by the Prussians in 1866. Painting by Louis Braun (1836-1916)

Jilin province, China, Hsinking (Changchun), Japanese Shrine - formerly the capital of the Japanese Manchukuo Puppet State in China (Manchuria) up to 1945. Date: circa 1925

German Officers in France - including von Kuchler
German Officers in France - including German Field Marshal Georg Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Kuchler (18811968) - June, 1940. Date: 1940

East India House, headquarters of the East India Company in Leadenhall Street, London ca.1830. The building was demolished in 1861 and the site is now occupied by the Lloyds building. Engraving

Leagues of Nation with silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page from The Bystander (its regular Bystander in Occupation column) with silhouettes by Captain H. L. Oakley showing an English soldier marrying a German woman

Rue Marechal Foch, Iskenderun, Turkey
Iskenderun (formerly Alexandrette) - a city in the province of Hatay on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Rue du Marechal Foch

Wilton Union Workhouse, Wiltshire
A view of the former Wilton Union Workhouse, designed by Edward Hunt. For many years, the building was occupied by the storage and removal company, Moody s. Date: 2000

Laundry, Bombay, India

12 Tribes of Israel
The distribution of the twelve Tribes of Israel; note also a small strip of coastline occupied by the Philistines

The Strollers Progress Plte 1st. A Peep At Black Jacks Origin Previous To His Going To Douay, Cruikshank, Invt. Engraving 1809, Scene In A Poverty-stricken Room, In Which John Philip Kembles Father

WW1 - Moritz Ferdinand Freiherr von Bissing
Moritz Ferdinand Freiherr von Bissing (18441917) - Prussian General and appointed governor-general of occupied Belgium, serving from December 1914 until his death near Brussels. Date: circa 1915

WW1 German Kronprinz, Boy Scout Revue, Charleville-Mezieres
WW1 - The German Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951) at Boy Scout Revue, held in occupied Charleville-Mezieres, Ardennes, France. Charleville was the German HQ during the First World War

Celbridge Abbey, Co. Kildare - a view of an occupied ivy covered abbey. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Kildare; Celbridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Walshestown Castle, Strangford - a vertical view of an occupied Castle. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Strangford). Date: circa early 1900s

Sanliurfa, Turkey - Citadel, Square Tower & Crusader Church
Sanliurfa (often simply known as Urfa in daily language), formerly cited as Edessa in in Aramaic, Riha in Kurdish, and Urhay in Armenian) is a city in south-eastern Turkey

Kings Castle, Ardglass - a view of an occupied ivy covered Castle from the front steps. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Ardglass). Date: circa early 1900s

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"Occupied: A Tapestry of Resilience and Freedom" Amidst the chaos of war, there are those who rise above, fighting for liberty and honoring the indomitable spirit of resistance. From the Free French to the courageous Maquis fighters, their unwavering determination echoes through history. Eilean Donan Castle stands as a symbol of defiance against oppression, its ancient walls witnessing countless battles fought in pursuit of freedom. Carnaby Street in London becomes a vibrant tapestry where rebellion meets fashion, embodying the rebellious spirit that refuses to be silenced. In Brussels' Grand Place, an emblematic square steeped in history, we find unity amidst adversity. The Buddhist celebration of Losar reminds us that even during occupation, faith can transcend boundaries and bring solace to weary hearts. As traffic jams on the M25 Motorway near London test our patience, let us remember that resilience is born from perseverance. Just as De Gaulle's Declaration ignited hope for a liberated France, so too does it inspire us to never surrender our dreams. The iconic Flatiron Building in Manhattan's Broadway serves as a testament to New York City's enduring spirit – a beacon of hope rising above adversity. In San Francisco's Castro district lies another tale of resilience; this LGBTQ+ community thrives despite facing discrimination head-on. A glimpse into Europe's past reveals maps depicting borders shifting like tides across Balkans C1850—a reminder that occupation may come and go but cannot extinguish national identity or cultural heritage. Open-air cafes and restaurants along Nice's Cote d'Azure invite locals and visitors alike to savor life’s simple pleasures amid challenging times. And finally, Hispaniola emerges on an old map—its contours reminding us that even after centuries under foreign rule; nations can reclaim their independence with unwavering determination. "Occupied" encapsulates stories etched within historical landmarks—the triumphs over tyranny, the resilience of communities, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom.