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The British Empire In Pictures Collection

Step back in time and explore the captivating world of the British Empire through a collection of mesmerizing pictures

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Ostriches, 1924

Ostriches, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Mount Cook, New Zealand, 1924

Mount Cook, New Zealand, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: A Street in Melbourne, 1924

A Street in Melbourne, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Geyser;New Zealand, 1924. Artist: Valentine & Sons

Geyser;New Zealand, 1924. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Geyser; New Zealand, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Cultivating Rice, 1924. Artist: Topical Press Agency

Cultivating Rice, 1924. Artist: Topical Press Agency
Cultivating Rice, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Auckland Harbour, 1924. Artist: Valentine & Sons

Auckland Harbour, 1924. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Auckland Harbour, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: New Zealand Forest, 1924

New Zealand Forest, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Maori in Native Costume, 1924

Maori in Native Costume, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Kangaroo, 1924

Kangaroo, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, 1924

Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Niagara Falls, 1924

Niagara Falls, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Melanesian Village, 1924

Melanesian Village, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Cingalese Tea Plantation, 1924

Cingalese Tea Plantation, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Quay at Singapore, 1924

Quay at Singapore, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Burmese Jungle, 1924

Burmese Jungle, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Elephants Piling Teak, 1924

Elephants Piling Teak, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Bathing at Benares, 1924

Bathing at Benares, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: The Taj Mahal, 1924

The Taj Mahal, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Coco-nut Palms, 1924

Coco-nut Palms, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Peak in the Himalayas, 1924

Peak in the Himalayas, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: British Warships of To-Day, 1924

British Warships of To-Day, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Banana Plantation, 1924

Banana Plantation, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: British Warship of the 17th Century, 1924

British Warship of the 17th Century, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Cacao Tree, 1924. Artist: J.s Fry & Sons

Cacao Tree, 1924. Artist: J.s Fry & Sons
Cacao Tree, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Suez Canal, 1924. Artist: Zangaki

Suez Canal, 1924. Artist: Zangaki
Suez Canal, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Tropical Rains in the West Indies, 1924

Tropical Rains in the West Indies, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Gibraltar, 1924

Gibraltar, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Valetta Harbour, 1924

Valetta Harbour, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Baobab-Tree, 1924. Artist: John Kirk

Baobab-Tree, 1924. Artist: John Kirk
Baobab-Tree, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: A Hippopotamus Hunt in Central Africa, 1924

A Hippopotamus Hunt in Central Africa, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Equatorial African Forest, 1924

Equatorial African Forest, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Victoria Falls, 1924

Victoria Falls, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Zanzibar, 1924

Zanzibar, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Kaffir Kraal, 1924

Kaffir Kraal, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Table Mountain and Cape Town, 1924

Table Mountain and Cape Town, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Boer Camp on the Veldt, 1924

Boer Camp on the Veldt, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Fijian House, 1924

Fijian House, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Polynesian War Canoes, 1924

Polynesian War Canoes, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Pepper Plantation, 1924

Pepper Plantation, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Hong-Kong Harbour, 1924

Hong-Kong Harbour, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Melanesian Tree-House, 1924

Melanesian Tree-House, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Great Barrier Reef, 1924

Great Barrier Reef, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Quebec Citadel, 1924

Quebec Citadel, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Lumbering, 1924

Lumbering, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: View of Ottawa, with Log-Rafts, 1924

View of Ottawa, with Log-Rafts, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Canadian Prairie, 1924

Canadian Prairie, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Fur-Trappers, 1924

Fur-Trappers, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Background imageThe British Empire In Pictures Collection: Canadian Forest Scene, 1924

Canadian Forest Scene, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]



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Step back in time and explore the captivating world of the British Empire through a collection of mesmerizing pictures. Transport yourself to 1924, where you'll encounter an array of remarkable sights that showcase the vastness and diversity of this once mighty empire. First, we find ourselves amidst a peculiar scene - ostriches roaming freely in their natural habitat. These magnificent creatures symbolize the exotic wonders that awaited explorers within the empire's borders. Next, our journey takes us to Mount Cook in New Zealand, standing tall and proud against a backdrop of breathtaking beauty. This majestic peak serves as a testament to the empire's influence on distant lands. As we wander further, we stumble upon a bustling street in Melbourne, Australia. The vibrant energy emanating from its inhabitants reflects the thriving urban life fostered by British colonialism. Venturing across oceans brings us face-to-face with nature's spectacle - a geyser erupting with sheer force in New Zealand. Captured by Valentine & Sons' artistic lens, this image encapsulates both awe-inspiring power and untamed wilderness. Shifting gears from nature to agriculture, we witness rice cultivation at its finest. The Topical Press Agency captures workers diligently tending to their crops – an example of how British innovation transformed agricultural practices worldwide. Auckland Harbour beckons us next; its tranquil waters mirror ships sailing towards new horizons under Britain's watchful eye. Valentine & Sons' artistry immortalizes this gateway between land and sea. Delving deeper into New Zealand's enchanting landscapes leads us into dense forests teeming with life. Here lies evidence of Britain's enduring legacy: harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Our exploration wouldn't be complete without encountering indigenous cultures like Maori people dressed resplendently in traditional attire – guardians preserving their heritage despite imperial influences. No journey through the British Empire would be authentic without glimpsing iconic wildlife such as kangaroos.