Tonkin Collection

Halong Bay in Vietnam

Town crier, St Marys, Scilly Isles
The local town crier, Wilfred Tonkin, on St Mary s, Scilly Isles. Seen here announcing the fact that the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, has taken up residence in his holiday bungalow

Floating village, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Buddhist Priest, Hai Phong, Vietnam
Hai Phong (Haiphong) in Tonkin - Northern Vietnam. A Buddhist Priest gives a sermon Date: circa 1910s

Flight Deck
Plane taking off from the American aircraft carrier Constellation in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Getty Images)

Battle of Fuzhou
2014320 Battle of Fuzhou by Japanese School, (19th century); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. China. Sino French War. Tonkin's French Conquest. The admiral Courbet at the battle of Fuzhou, Aug)

The Son Tay Campaign, 1883
3480777 The Son Tay Campaign, 1883; (add.info.: The Son Tay Campaign (11 December 1883 to 17 December 1883) was a campaign fought by the French to capture the strategically important city of Son Tay

Front cover of 'A l'Assaut de l'Asie' by G. Saint-Yves, published by Mame, 1901 (colour litho)
CHT157429 Front cover of 'A l'Assaut de l'Asie' by G. Saint-Yves, published by Mame, 1901 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet.

Pavilion of Annam and Tonkin, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Pavilion of Annam and Tonkin, Vietnam, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

The Capture of Sontay (chromolitho)
667689 The Capture of Sontay (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Sontay. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Tiger attacking a woman, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
661394 Tiger attacking a woman, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 15th March 1914 (colour litho) by French School

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View from Bai Chay Bridge towards Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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UNESCO, Vietnam, Cat Ba National Park and Archipelago Biosphere Reserve, Date: 06/10/2006

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UNESCO, Vietnam, Cat Ba National Park, Archipelago Biosphere Reserve and Bay. Date: 06/10/2006

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Catholic Church, Giao Thien Commune, Red River Delta, Xuan Thuy National Park, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Buffer zone village wit rice paddies, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Karst formations, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Cruise ship, karst formations in the background, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Banana blossom, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Karst formations, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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High angle view on Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Mangroves, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Boat against karst formation, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Rock formation, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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High angle view on bay and beach, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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High angle view on bay and beach, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Silhouette of insect, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

The French colonial empire, late 19th - early 20th Century (colour litho)
5207769 The French colonial empire, late 19th - early 20th Century (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French colonial empire)

Les Guerres coloniales au XIXe siecle, Tonkin, Dahomey, Madagascar (colour litho)
3634312 Les Guerres coloniales au XIXe siecle, Tonkin, Dahomey, Madagascar (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costumes of Asia, 19th Century (coloured engraving)
3640652 Costumes of Asia, 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of Asia, 19th Century)

The French War in Tonquin, the Battle of Bacninh (engraving)
1622545 The French War in Tonquin, the Battle of Bacninh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French War in Tonquin, the Battle of Bacninh)

Capture of Son Tay by the French, Tonkin, 1884 (colour litho)
976577 Capture of Son Tay by the French, Tonkin, 1884 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Son Tay by the French, Tonkin, 1884)

The letter from Tonkin, 1898 (oil on canvas)
898859 The letter from Tonkin, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Pabst, Camille Alfred (1821-98); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Mulhouse, France; (add.info.: The Tonkin Sending); French, out of copyright

Une Route Dans L Interieur, Arret D Un Convoi (colour photo)
2804372 Une Route Dans L Interieur, Arret D Un Convoi (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Route Dans L Interieur, Arret D Un Convoi)

Un Bac De Passage A Nam-Dinh (colour photo)
2804369 Un Bac De Passage A Nam-Dinh (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Bac De Passage A Nam-Dinh)

Grands Mandarins, Quan Bo, Tong-Doc-Cao, Quanan (colour photo)
2804367 Grands Mandarins, Quan Bo, Tong-Doc-Cao, Quanan (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grands Mandarins, Quan Bo, Tong-Doc-Cao, Quanan)

Panorama De Sai-Son, Entre Sontay Et Hanoi (colour photo)
2804366 Panorama De Sai-Son, Entre Sontay Et Hanoi (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama De Sai-Son, Entre Sontay Et Hanoi)

General de Negrier, Inspector of the French Army (colour litho)
2818616 General de Negrier, Inspector of the French Army (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General de Negrier, Inspector of the French Army)

French school textbook map of Indochina, 1905 (colour litho)
CHT216702 French school textbook map of Indochina, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

French Marines (coloured engraving)
5998750 French Marines (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Marines)

A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition
872393 A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

The Capture of Lang-Kep (chromolitho)
667693 The Capture of Lang-Kep (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Lang-Kep. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Map of the Kingdom of Siam, Paris, 1686 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT286981 Map of the Kingdom of Siam, Paris, 1686 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bank of Indochina at Saigon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT224427 Bank of Indochina at Saigon, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Primary school for boys at Hanoi, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
CHT224421 Primary school for boys at Hanoi, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

Costume of the chancellors, mandarins, courtiers and writers of Tonkin, Vietnam, circa 1800. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Le Kinh-Luoc (colour photo)
2817344 Le Kinh-Luoc (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Kinh-Luoc)

Une Jonque, De Mandarin (colour photo)
2804371 Une Jonque, De Mandarin (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Jonque, De Mandarin)

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"Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Tonkin: From Halong Bay to Scilly Isles" Embark on a journey through the captivating region of Tonkin, where natural wonders and cultural treasures await. Begin your adventure in breathtaking Halong Bay, Vietnam's crown jewel, as you marvel at its ethereal beauty with its floating villages dotting the emerald waters. Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through St Marys, Scilly Isles, where echoes of a bygone era can still be heard from the town crier. Witness the spiritual essence as you encounter a serene Buddhist Priest in Hai Phong, offering insights into ancient traditions and teachings. Step onto the flight deck of time and witness an emotional Funeral Ceremony in Hanoi that pays tribute to lives lived with honor and reverence. Travel back to 1889 at the Paris Exhibition and admire the Pavilion of Annam and Tonkin, showcasing architectural splendors from afar. Experience true authenticity as you meet a warm-hearted Family belonging to Tho ethnic group in Lang Son; their vibrant culture will leave an indelible mark on your soul. Capture moments with locals like never before - encounter a Vietnamese woman donning a fabulous wide-brimmed hat in Hai Phong. Delve into historical narratives depicted through powerful visuals such as "Condamne Marchant Au Supplice, " capturing poignant emotions within color photos or "Les Bandits De L Annam Et Du Tonkin, " an engraving revealing tales shrouded in mystery. Uncover tales of resilience amidst adversity through "A Frenchman imprisoned by bandits in Tonkin, " portrayed vividly via color lithography. Let these stories ignite curiosity about this enchanting land that has witnessed triumphs over challenges throughout history. Tonkin beckons explorers seeking both natural splendor and cultural richness – immerse yourself today.