Occupying Collection

Possession is nine points of the law by Louis Wain
Illustration by Louis Wain showing a cat occupying a cast-off saucepan or cooking pot during snowy weather. A selection of birds, including a magpie and a blue tit bemusedly face the cat

Alexandria Bombarded
Alexandria bombarded When Arabi Pasha rebels against the benevolent British rule, the English fleet under Beresford bombard the town for 10 hours before occupying it

November Insurrection
Polish cadets and civilians take the Belvedere Palace, Warsaw, from the occupying Russians - a fine victory, though the insurrection was suppressed by the Russians

French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906
5305591 French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906; (add.info.: French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade)

French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906
5305593 French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906; (add.info.: French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade)

French Foreign legion war wounded soldier after a battle in Morocco 1910
5305185 French Foreign legion war wounded soldier after a battle in Morocco 1910; (add.info.: French Foreign legion war wounded soldier after a battle in Morocco 1910); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906
5305592 French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906; (add.info.: French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade)

French Foreign legion camp in Morocco 1908
5305183 French Foreign legion camp in Morocco 1908; (add.info.: French Foreign legion camp in Morocco 1908); Universal History Archive/UIG.

German troops commandeering much needed bread in the Place du Marche, Liege, Belgium (litho)
3252889 German troops commandeering much needed bread in the Place du Marche, Liege, Belgium (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

British occupation of Istanbul, Turkey
circa 1919

SNCAN Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ATBG at Elstree, with another Pingouin II G-ASTG. The Nord 1000 family was post WWII production of the Messerschmitt Bf 108

Proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York
Artists impression of the proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York, USA - occupying a whole block, Broadway, 55th Street, 56th Street and 7th Avenue. The project failed in the mid-1920s. Date: circa 1916

WW2 - Seven Days Leave
A WW2 children's short story illustration which shows a cafe with servicemen and women occupying the tables. Date: circa 1940s

Vauxhall Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Vauxhall, The Car Superexcellent. The image shows a yellow saloon model, parked at a glamorous event, with fashionable couples occupying the surroundings

Millers Point, Sydney Harbour
This oil painting shows a number of small and large ships, occupying Millers Point, a harbourside enclave with steep streets, Sydney Harbour. Date: circa 1916

FRENCH HANG BOLSHEVIKS
Like other occupying forces the French treat the Bolsheviks with ruthless severity : two workers sympathetic to the Bolsheviks are hanged at Odessa. Date: 1918

Battle in a historic park (Colour Litho)
2778603 Battle in a historic park (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle in a historic park)

With the Italian advance towards Fezzan, about 600 kilometers in the interior of Libya... (colour litho)
2777910 With the Italian advance towards Fezzan, about 600 kilometers in the interior of Libya... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The arrangement of the Empire (colour litho)
2778507 The arrangement of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrangement of the Empire)

The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)
1614627 The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain)

Jennys Whim Bridge
Up to the start of the 19th century, Jennys Whim was a tavern or place of public entertainment, occupying a site now covered by St Georges Row near to Ebury Bridge, London Date: 1875

Wharves formerly occupying the site of the County Hall; The County Hall, as seen from the Victoria Embankment
5990649 Wharves formerly occupying the site of the County Hall; The County Hall, as seen from the Victoria Embankment (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Romans at Corinth (litho)
STC416051 The Romans at Corinth (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and Ludwig III de Wittelsbach (1845-1921
CHT163594 Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and Ludwig III de Wittelsbach (1845-1921) passing in review a regiment of the bavarian Landwehr in Lille

The occupation of Giarabub (colour litho)
2777687 The occupation of Giarabub (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of Giarabub)

Fortifications at Cap-Haitien by Insurgents
Fortifications at the port city of Cap-Haitien, by the occupying insurgents for defence of the town. Several men guard the cannons set up at the top of the wall

Illustrations of the Civil War in America (engraving)
1619876 Illustrations of the Civil War in America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of the Civil War in America)

Insurrectionists active in Madrid against occupying French forces: The people of Madrid rise against the French occupiers of their city, but the insur- -rection is brutally quashed

All the Empires territories are occupied (colour litho)
2778520 All the Empires territories are occupied (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the Empires territories are occupied)

The demonstrations of jubilation by the people of Mainz after the departure of the French... (colour litho)
2777963 The demonstrations of jubilation by the people of Mainz after the departure of the French... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Fighting in Upper Burma, with the Chindwin River Expedition (engraving)
1055115 The Fighting in Upper Burma, with the Chindwin River Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in Upper Burma)

The Fighting for the Bloemfontein Waterworks (litho)
1599681 The Fighting for the Bloemfontein Waterworks (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting for the Bloemfontein Waterworks)

The tricolor flutters in Russian soil (Colour Litho)
2778610 The tricolor flutters in Russian soil (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tricolor is waving on Russian soil)

Bits of Old London, the Old Priory Church and Precincts of St Bartholomew, West Smithfield (engraving)
1624937 Bits of Old London, the Old Priory Church and Precincts of St Bartholomew, West Smithfield (engraving) by Quinton

OCCUPYING FORCES DEPART
Departure of occupying forces Date: 1818

Conquest of America, Garcia de Holguin occupying Quanhtemoc, painting from 1698 by Miguel Gonzalez at the Museum of America in Madrid

Entrance Citadel Tower David troops steel helmets
Entrance to Citadel, Tower of David, showing troops with steel helmets occupying the stronghold against rebels in town, Jerusalem, Israel

British Army Border Regiment Soldiers Occupying Front Line Trenches In Thiepval Wood, The Somme, France During World War 1. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

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

Turkey - Izmir - Last Greek troops enter the city
The last Greek troops to enter Smyrne (Smyrna/ now Izmir) on 8th September 1922. The Turks captured the city on the 9th September on day after this photograph was taken

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

American troops near Bazoches-sur-Vesle, France, WW1
American troops occupying the line between the Vesle and the Aisne rivers, to the north of Bazoches-sur-Vesle, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 4 September 1918

EVNT2A-00314
Prussian army crossing the Loire River at Orleans, France, during a snowstorm, Franco-Prussian War, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tom Sawyer / Huck / Treasure
Tom, Huck & the treasure: " It was the treasure box, sure enough, occupying a snug little cavern, along with an empty powder-keg, "

House of Commons occupying the House of Lords
Temporary House of Commons occupying the House of Lords during WW2. From late June 1941 until October 1950, the Commons met in the Lords Chamber

WW1 poster, Proclamation
Poster, Proclamation in French from the occupying German army in a French town, concerning work responsibilities, evening curfew and access for German soldiers. Dated Charleroi, 10 September 1914

The Channel Islands - Caves Exterior - Rocky in let and Caves. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands. Hohlgangsanlage are a number of tunnels constructed in Jersey by occupying

The Real Ireland - at the front: Connaught Rangers in action. Ready to give their lives for the Empire: men of the Connaught Rangers preparing to attack

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"Occupying: A Historical Journey through Possession and Power" Step into the past as we explore various moments throughout history. From Louis Wain's iconic artwork "Possession is nine points of the law, " to the intense bombardment of Alexandria during wartime, these hints will take you on a captivating journey. Travel back to the November Insurrection, where tensions ran high and revolution was in the air. Imagine yourself amidst discussions about the proposed Hotel Commonwealth in New York, a symbol of luxury and opulence. Witness the impact of World War II as soldiers anxiously await their seven days leave, cherishing moments with loved ones before returning to battle. Admire Vauxhall Advertisement's innovative marketing strategies that aimed to captivate audiences during this tumultuous time. Marvel at Millers Point's picturesque beauty along Sydney Harbour while contemplating its historical significance within Australia's occupation narrative. Delve into controversial headlines such as "FRENCH HANG BOLSHEVIKS, " shedding light on complex international relations during times of political unrest. Uncover secrets behind British occupation in Istanbul, Turkey - a clash between cultures and ideologies that shaped modern-day geopolitics. Discover SNCAN Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ATBG, an aircraft that played a crucial role in military operations during this era. Experience poignant moments like when Greece relinquished control over Izmir to Turkish forces - marking an end to Greek troops' presence in the city. Lastly, immerse yourself in episodes from Germany's advance in Norway through vivid color lithographs - capturing both awe-inspiring landscapes and devastating conflict. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through history as we delve deep into stories power across continents and eras.