Colonial british empire hi-res stock photography and images

19th Century Vintage World Map of the Colonial British Empire in 1886 by Walter Crane Stock Photo

RM2JJFY9Y–19th Century Vintage World Map of the Colonial British Empire in 1886 by Walter Crane

World - Political & colonial. British Empire. French Portuguese. TIMES 1922 map Stock Photo

RFT2KK1M–World - Political & colonial. British Empire. French Portuguese. TIMES 1922 map

Vintage World Pictorial Map of the Colonial British Empire in 1886 by Walter Crane, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2X65X8E–Vintage World Pictorial Map of the Colonial British Empire in 1886 by Walter Crane, 19th Century

dh River statue NORTH BOAT QUAY SINGAPORE Bronze statues A Great Emporium by Malcolm Koh colonial british empire old Stock Photo

RMDDAYD5–dh River statue NORTH BOAT QUAY SINGAPORE Bronze statues A Great Emporium by Malcolm Koh colonial british empire old

BRITISH INDIA An English family enjoy the comforts of the British Empire Stock Photo

RM2BD6K4T–BRITISH INDIA An English family enjoy the comforts of the British Empire

John Hunter 1737-1821, British Navel officer and Governor of New South Wales, Australia 1795-1800. Dated 1795 Stock Photo

RMG1DJX7–John Hunter 1737-1821, British Navel officer and Governor of New South Wales, Australia 1795-1800. Dated 1795

Nagpur, India, 1932 British colonialists sharing a picnic in the countryside during the days of the British Empire. Stock Photo

RMMC7NAG–Nagpur, India, 1932 British colonialists sharing a picnic in the countryside during the days of the British Empire.

Illustration of swamps at Trinkitat, Soudan War Stock Photo

RF2AMH9BA–Illustration of swamps at Trinkitat, Soudan War

A Chopaya, or Hindu travelling carriage, cattle drawn travel carriage, India 19th century Stock Photo

RMPXD26H–A Chopaya, or Hindu travelling carriage, cattle drawn travel carriage, India 19th century

The British Empire Exhibition - Colonial & Native sections Stock Photo

RM2M3T174–The British Empire Exhibition - Colonial & Native sections

Castle of the Sultan of Aden at Lahej, Sultanate of Lahej, in the early 19th century. After an engraving by Charles Heath from a work by Henry Salt. Stock Photo

RM2BXRKP0–Castle of the Sultan of Aden at Lahej, Sultanate of Lahej, in the early 19th century. After an engraving by Charles Heath from a work by Henry Salt.

Warren Hastings (1732-1818). British colonial administrator and politician, considered one of the founders of the British Empire in India. Portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792). Hastings is shown with a pile of papers, a pot of ink with a quill and a seal with Persian script. Oil on canvas (126,4 x 101 cm),1766-1768. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom. Stock Photo

RM2DA7Y8G–Warren Hastings (1732-1818). British colonial administrator and politician, considered one of the founders of the British Empire in India. Portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792). Hastings is shown with a pile of papers, a pot of ink with a quill and a seal with Persian script. Oil on canvas (126,4 x 101 cm),1766-1768. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.

Front of the old British East India House. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAF22FT–Front of the old British East India House. Hand-colored woodcut

Indian tea planation during British colonial rule 1928 Stock Photo

RM2A600HC–Indian tea planation during British colonial rule 1928

British Officers with the Ashanti, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX708–British Officers with the Ashanti, 19th Century

Sir William Muir KCSI (1819–1905) was a Scottish Orientalist; and colonial administrator; Principal of the University of Edinburgh and Lieutenant Governor of the North-West Provinces of British India. Stock Photo

RM2XX0KAX–Sir William Muir KCSI (1819–1905) was a Scottish Orientalist; and colonial administrator; Principal of the University of Edinburgh and Lieutenant Governor of the North-West Provinces of British India.

Ouzagara Pass. Congo. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860 Stock Photo

RM2YB63GK–Ouzagara Pass. Congo. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860

Map of British Empire in 1914 Stock Photo

RF2DB2G6T–Map of British Empire in 1914

An old photograph, c.1924, of The British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley Park, Wembley, England, UK from 23.04.1924 to 31.10.1925. This view looks down the boating lake towards the Indian Pavilion. The main building material used for the buildings was reinforced concrete, (‘ferro-concrete’), selected for its speed of construction. Wembley Park earned the title of the first ‘concrete city’. The Indian pavilion had towers and domes in the style of the Taj Mahal. For economic and political reasons, the Indian Government did not take part in the 1925 season. Stock Photo

RM2D7RR66–An old photograph, c.1924, of The British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley Park, Wembley, England, UK from 23.04.1924 to 31.10.1925. This view looks down the boating lake towards the Indian Pavilion. The main building material used for the buildings was reinforced concrete, (‘ferro-concrete’), selected for its speed of construction. Wembley Park earned the title of the first ‘concrete city’. The Indian pavilion had towers and domes in the style of the Taj Mahal. For economic and political reasons, the Indian Government did not take part in the 1925 season.

British Colonial Empire, WW2 Productivity Poster: Help British Guiana to work for Victory, 1942-1945 Stock Photo

RM2F5D2RA–British Colonial Empire, WW2 Productivity Poster: Help British Guiana to work for Victory, 1942-1945

RM2FK81W2–The Hon. Sir John Brand, President Of The Orange Free State From the Book ' Britain across the seas : Africa : a history and description of the British Empire in Africa ' by Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927 Published in 1910 in London by National Society's Depository

Vintage Map of the World 1907, highlight all British Empire in Red Stock Photo

RM2Y8DT2R–Vintage Map of the World 1907, highlight all British Empire in Red

dh River Singapore NORTH BOAT QUAY SINGAPORE bronze sculptured statues great emporium colonial statue british empire Stock Photo

RMDDAY7W–dh River Singapore NORTH BOAT QUAY SINGAPORE bronze sculptured statues great emporium colonial statue british empire

JAMES BROOKE (1803-1868) British soldier and Raj of Sarawak Stock Photo

RMW73842–JAMES BROOKE (1803-1868) British soldier and Raj of Sarawak

Arthur Phillip 1738-1814, the first Governor of New South Wales. Founded the British penal colony which became the city od Sydney, Australia. Dated 1804 Stock Photo

RMG1DJXD–Arthur Phillip 1738-1814, the first Governor of New South Wales. Founded the British penal colony which became the city od Sydney, Australia. Dated 1804

RMMC7NAX–Nagpur, India, 1932 British colonialists sharing a picnic in the countryside during the days of the British Empire.

Illustration of burning Tamasi Village, Soudan War Stock Photo

RF2AMH9BD–Illustration of burning Tamasi Village, Soudan War

Map of The British Colonial Empire after The Treaty of Utrecht of 1713 Stock Photo

RMG36R9M–Map of The British Colonial Empire after The Treaty of Utrecht of 1713

c.1890s British Army Regiment Empire Stock Photo

RM2RGB1NP–c.1890s British Army Regiment Empire

One of a series of posters for the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, April-October 1924 featuring the Gold Coast. 27 million people visited the exhibition. Stock Photo

RM2M47DKR–One of a series of posters for the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, April-October 1924 featuring the Gold Coast. 27 million people visited the exhibition.

United Kingdom: Map of the World showing the 'Commonwealth of Nations or the British Empire', 1937. The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time. Stock Photo

RM2B020GA–United Kingdom: Map of the World showing the 'Commonwealth of Nations or the British Empire', 1937. The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time.

British officials watching a duel of elephants in Baroda India 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMB64W0X–British officials watching a duel of elephants in Baroda India 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut

British colonial official talks with Lord Mountbatten Viceroy of India 1947 Stock Photo

RM2A600HM–British colonial official talks with Lord Mountbatten Viceroy of India 1947

South Africa, Cape Town, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX6M1–South Africa, Cape Town, 19th Century

Two British colonial soldiers , India Stock Photo

RMF51RTD–Two British colonial soldiers , India

Ficus Sycomorus. Tanzania. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860 Stock Photo

RM2YB63CW–Ficus Sycomorus. Tanzania. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860

45th Rattray's Sikhs, British Colonial Army. Photograph from early 20th century. Stock Photo

RMERGM9F–45th Rattray's Sikhs, British Colonial Army. Photograph from early 20th century.

Map showing the extent of the British Empire in 1886, distributed as a supplement to The Graphic weekly newspaper 24 July 1886 Stock Photo

RMDRX62M–Map showing the extent of the British Empire in 1886, distributed as a supplement to The Graphic weekly newspaper 24 July 1886

Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet, Governor of Bombay. Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet GCSI KCMG PC DL (1832–1907) was a British soldier, Conservative politician and colonial administrator. Stock Photo

RM2XX0KD6–Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet, Governor of Bombay. Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet GCSI KCMG PC DL (1832–1907) was a British soldier, Conservative politician and colonial administrator.

The British Empire Exhibition was a colonial exhibition held at Wembley Park, Wembley, England from 23 April 1924 to 31 October 1925. It was opened by King George V (1865-1936) and Queen consort Mary. Stock Photo

RM2CBXE23–The British Empire Exhibition was a colonial exhibition held at Wembley Park, Wembley, England from 23 April 1924 to 31 October 1925. It was opened by King George V (1865-1936) and Queen consort Mary.

'A map of Australia - Portraying their Agriculture Products & Fisheries ' Poster made to advertise the work of the Empire Marketing Board. The Board was created by the British Colonial Office to stimulate trade between Britain and its colonies and dominions , and encourage British people to buy goods from within the Empire. Map design MacDonald (Max) Gill Stock Photo

RM2WG5MN8–'A map of Australia - Portraying their Agriculture Products & Fisheries ' Poster made to advertise the work of the Empire Marketing Board. The Board was created by the British Colonial Office to stimulate trade between Britain and its colonies and dominions , and encourage British people to buy goods from within the Empire. Map design MacDonald (Max) Gill

dh Jinrikisha Station CHINATOWN SINGAPORE Historic colonial building china town old british empire Stock Photo

RMDAK1W2–dh Jinrikisha Station CHINATOWN SINGAPORE Historic colonial building china town old british empire

FREDERICK LUGARD, 1st Baron Lugard (1858-1945) British soldier, explorer and colonial administrator Stock Photo

RMWCH7C4–FREDERICK LUGARD, 1st Baron Lugard (1858-1945) British soldier, explorer and colonial administrator

Governor of New South Wales (Australia) Phillip King 1758-1808. King was the third Governor of the state from 1800-1806. Stock Photo

RMG1DJWP–Governor of New South Wales (Australia) Phillip King 1758-1808. King was the third Governor of the state from 1800-1806.

Fancy dress sports on Christmas Day in Nagpur, India, 1933 Stock Photo

RMMC7N8J–Fancy dress sports on Christmas Day in Nagpur, India, 1933

Village in Rarotonga Islands, South Pacific, Victorian period Stock Photo

RF2Y76HGG–Village in Rarotonga Islands, South Pacific, Victorian period

Battle of Meeanee, 17 February 1843, also known as Battle of Miani, fought between British East India company and the Talpur Amirs of Sindh, led to the capture of parts of Sindh region, the first territorial possession by the British East India company in what is present day Pakistan Stock Photo

RMPP4RW5–Battle of Meeanee, 17 February 1843, also known as Battle of Miani, fought between British East India company and the Talpur Amirs of Sindh, led to the capture of parts of Sindh region, the first territorial possession by the British East India company in what is present day Pakistan

Novelty Patriotic Lion - The Glory of a Lion is his Mane. The names of British Empire colonies are hidden in the mane - Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, African Colonies. Stock Photo

RM2M99HX3–Novelty Patriotic Lion - The Glory of a Lion is his Mane. The names of British Empire colonies are hidden in the mane - Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, African Colonies.

One of a series of posters for the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, April-October 1924. It features the Government Building and the Royal Pavilion. 27 million people visited the exhibition. After a work by Ernest Coffin. Stock Photo

RM2M47DKP–One of a series of posters for the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, April-October 1924. It features the Government Building and the Royal Pavilion. 27 million people visited the exhibition. After a work by Ernest Coffin.

United Kingdom: Map of the World, British Imperial possessions coloured in red, 1907. The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time. Stock Photo

RM2B020G9–United Kingdom: Map of the World, British Imperial possessions coloured in red, 1907. The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time.

South Africa when a British colony 1870s. Color lithograph Stock Photo

RMB61JCF–South Africa when a British colony 1870s. Color lithograph

Sir Basil Home Thomson, KCB (21 April 1861 – 26 March 1939) was a British intelligence officer, police officer, prison governor, colonial administrator, and writer. Stock Photo

RM2A601HW–Sir Basil Home Thomson, KCB (21 April 1861 – 26 March 1939) was a British intelligence officer, police officer, prison governor, colonial administrator, and writer.

Samuel Baker Military Expedition, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX72Y–Samuel Baker Military Expedition, 19th Century

A soldier in the British colonial market , India Stock Photo

RMF5GN1X–A soldier in the British colonial market , India

Ougogo region. Tanzania. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860 Stock Photo

RM2YB63E6–Ougogo region. Tanzania. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860

British colonial lady in Indian palanquin, flanked by attendants and servants. Colorized photograph from early 20th century. Stock Photo

RMERGM8D–British colonial lady in Indian palanquin, flanked by attendants and servants. Colorized photograph from early 20th century.

'The British Empire, 1897. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMPKBXDB–'The British Empire, 1897. Artist: Unknown.

Sir Charles Umpherston Aitchison KCSI CIE (1832–1896) was a Scottish colonial administrator who was Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, then a province of British India. He founded Aitchison College, Lahore in 1886. He served as Chief Commissioner of the British Crown Colony of Burma from March 1878 to May 1880. Stock Photo

RM2XX0KAK–Sir Charles Umpherston Aitchison KCSI CIE (1832–1896) was a Scottish colonial administrator who was Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, then a province of British India. He founded Aitchison College, Lahore in 1886. He served as Chief Commissioner of the British Crown Colony of Burma from March 1878 to May 1880.

British colonial high commisioner issuing a proclamation in an African village named Akano in Nigeria with a jingoistic caption about spreading peace and law and order in remotest Africa circa 1900 Stock Photo

RM2EDTY3C–British colonial high commisioner issuing a proclamation in an African village named Akano in Nigeria with a jingoistic caption about spreading peace and law and order in remotest Africa circa 1900

'A map of New Zealand - Portraying their Agriculture Products & Fisheries ' Poster made to advertise the work of the Empire Marketing Board. The Board was created by the British Colonial Office to stimulate trade between Britain and its colonies and dominions , and encourage British people to buy goods from within the Empire. Map design MacDonald (Max) Gill Stock Photo

RM2WG5MN2–'A map of New Zealand - Portraying their Agriculture Products & Fisheries ' Poster made to advertise the work of the Empire Marketing Board. The Board was created by the British Colonial Office to stimulate trade between Britain and its colonies and dominions , and encourage British people to buy goods from within the Empire. Map design MacDonald (Max) Gill

dh Raffles Landing site NORTH BOAT QUAY SINGAPORE Sir Stamford Raffles first landed statue british colonial empire river Stock Photo

RMDDC40P–dh Raffles Landing site NORTH BOAT QUAY SINGAPORE Sir Stamford Raffles first landed statue british colonial empire river

RMWCH7AK–FREDERICK LUGARD, 1st Baron Lugard (1858-1945) British soldier, explorer and colonial administrator

Illustration depicting early 19th century Australian pioneers travelling by Ox drawn carts through difficult terrain in Queensland Australia. Dated 1830. Stock Photo

RMG1DJWG–Illustration depicting early 19th century Australian pioneers travelling by Ox drawn carts through difficult terrain in Queensland Australia. Dated 1830.

RMMC7N8F–Fancy dress sports on Christmas Day in Nagpur, India, 1933

RF2Y76HGE–Village in Rarotonga Islands, South Pacific, Victorian period

Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator, consul-general in Egypt from 1883 to 1907, during the British occupation prompted by the 'Urabi revolt Stock Photo

RMPEJKJ9–Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator, consul-general in Egypt from 1883 to 1907, during the British occupation prompted by the 'Urabi revolt

The British Empire Exhibition, a colonial exhibition held at Wembley Park, London England from 23 April to 1 November 1924 and from 9 May to 31 October 1925. Palace of India and the Burmese Pavilion and Garden. Stock Photo

RM2RGCY0C–The British Empire Exhibition, a colonial exhibition held at Wembley Park, London England from 23 April to 1 November 1924 and from 9 May to 31 October 1925. Palace of India and the Burmese Pavilion and Garden.

One of a series of posters for the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, April-October 1924. It shows a bridge across the great lake. 27 million people visited the exhibition. After a work by Ernest Coffin. Stock Photo

RM2M47DKT–One of a series of posters for the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, April-October 1924. It shows a bridge across the great lake. 27 million people visited the exhibition. After a work by Ernest Coffin.

Sudan: Map of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan showing Equatoria Province - now roughly coterminous with South Sudan, late 19th century. The term Anglo-Egyptian Sudan refers to the period between 1891 and 1956 when Sudan was administered as a condominium of Egypt and the United Kingdom. Sudan (comprising modern-day Sudan and South Sudan) was de jure shared legally between Egypt and the British Empire, but was de facto controlled by the latter, with Egypt only enjoying limited local power in reality as Egypt itself fell under increasing British influence. Stock Photo

RM2B01B8K–Sudan: Map of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan showing Equatoria Province - now roughly coterminous with South Sudan, late 19th century. The term Anglo-Egyptian Sudan refers to the period between 1891 and 1956 when Sudan was administered as a condominium of Egypt and the United Kingdom. Sudan (comprising modern-day Sudan and South Sudan) was de jure shared legally between Egypt and the British Empire, but was de facto controlled by the latter, with Egypt only enjoying limited local power in reality as Egypt itself fell under increasing British influence.

British colonial administrator of Gambia meeting with a native chief 1889. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMABJKJJ–British colonial administrator of Gambia meeting with a native chief 1889. Hand-colored woodcut

English colonial officials in Canton, China following riots in the British colony 1925 Stock Photo

RMTXGJFW–English colonial officials in Canton, China following riots in the British colony 1925

Northeast Africa, Tell El Kebir, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX6K4–Northeast Africa, Tell El Kebir, 19th Century

A utopian scene of a pioneering home in colonial New Zealand Stock Photo

RM2T1P2PH–A utopian scene of a pioneering home in colonial New Zealand

Hairstyles of the natives of Ounyanyembe. Tanzania. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860 Stock Photo

RM2YB63GC–Hairstyles of the natives of Ounyanyembe. Tanzania. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860

Charles George Gordon (1833-1885). British general, so-called Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum. Portrait. Drawing by Badillo. Engraving by Arturo Carretero (1852-1903). La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), February 15, 1884. Stock Photo

RM2Y478FY–Charles George Gordon (1833-1885). British general, so-called Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum. Portrait. Drawing by Badillo. Engraving by Arturo Carretero (1852-1903). La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), February 15, 1884.

18th century. Europe. British ship. Deck. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2XJ3KAC–18th century. Europe. British ship. Deck. Engraving, 19th century.

Colonial Shanghai - a British police officer (British bobby wearing classic policeman 's helmet) on the Bund, Shanghai, China. Stock Photo

RMERGPDX–Colonial Shanghai - a British police officer (British bobby wearing classic policeman 's helmet) on the Bund, Shanghai, China.

Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener. Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850–1916) was a senior British Army officer and colonial administrator. Kitchener came to prominence for his imperial campaigns, his involvement in the Second Boer War, and his central role in the early part of the First World War. Stock Photo

RM2PXBKYF–Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener. Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850–1916) was a senior British Army officer and colonial administrator. Kitchener came to prominence for his imperial campaigns, his involvement in the Second Boer War, and his central role in the early part of the First World War.

'Irish Free State & Northern Ireland- Portraying their Agriculture Products & Fisheries 1929'. Poster made to advertise the work of the Empire Marketing Board. The Board was created by the British Colonial Office to stimulate trade between Britain and its colonies and dominions , and encourage British people to buy goods from within the Empire. Map design MacDonald (Max) Gill Stock Photo

RM2WG5MHP–'Irish Free State & Northern Ireland- Portraying their Agriculture Products & Fisheries 1929'. Poster made to advertise the work of the Empire Marketing Board. The Board was created by the British Colonial Office to stimulate trade between Britain and its colonies and dominions , and encourage British people to buy goods from within the Empire. Map design MacDonald (Max) Gill

dh Victoria Park statue CAUSEWAY BAY HONG KONG Statues of Queen Victoria british colonial victorian colony empire Stock Photo

RMA2EKDT–dh Victoria Park statue CAUSEWAY BAY HONG KONG Statues of Queen Victoria british colonial victorian colony empire

COLONIAL CRACKERS advert about 1905 with Joseph Chamberlain pictured Stock Photo

RM2MTJF7N–COLONIAL CRACKERS advert about 1905 with Joseph Chamberlain pictured

Fakirs from Rajasthan, India, part of the British Empire in 1860 Stock Photo

RMG2NM1W–Fakirs from Rajasthan, India, part of the British Empire in 1860

RMMC7N9H–Nagpur, India, 1932 British colonialists sharing a picnic in the countryside during the days of the British Empire.

Village hut, Tonga, Victorian period Stock Photo

RF2Y73C27–Village hut, Tonga, Victorian period

Colonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonald, British minister to Qing Dynasty Empire of China, and British Minister to the Empire of Korea. He was instrumental in securing the Second Peking Convention, which obtained for Britain the 99 year lease on Hong Kong. Led the defence of the foreign legations in 1900, under siege during the Boxer Rebellion, and was Britain's first ambassador to Japan. Stock Photo

RMPGWYJ2–Colonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonald, British minister to Qing Dynasty Empire of China, and British Minister to the Empire of Korea. He was instrumental in securing the Second Peking Convention, which obtained for Britain the 99 year lease on Hong Kong. Led the defence of the foreign legations in 1900, under siege during the Boxer Rebellion, and was Britain's first ambassador to Japan.

RM2M9C8B6–The British Empire Exhibition, a colonial exhibition held at Wembley Park, London England from 23 April to 1 November 1924 and from 9 May to 31 October 1925. The Palace of Engineering. viewed from the air.

1928 politicians & statesmen gathering of the Dominion and Colonial Conference with names. Stock Photo

RM2H72DE6–1928 politicians & statesmen gathering of the Dominion and Colonial Conference with names.

Sudan: Postage stamps showing a 'camel postman', Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. The term Anglo-Egyptian Sudan refers to the period between 1891 and 1956 when Sudan was administered as a condominium of Egypt and the United Kingdom. Sudan (comprising modern-day Sudan and South Sudan) was de jure shared legally between Egypt and the British Empire, but was de facto controlled by the latter, with Egypt only enjoying limited local power in reality as Egypt itself fell under increasing British influence. The Egyptian Revolution of 1952 saw Egypt demanding the end to the condominium and Sudan's independence Stock Photo

RM2B01B8C–Sudan: Postage stamps showing a 'camel postman', Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. The term Anglo-Egyptian Sudan refers to the period between 1891 and 1956 when Sudan was administered as a condominium of Egypt and the United Kingdom. Sudan (comprising modern-day Sudan and South Sudan) was de jure shared legally between Egypt and the British Empire, but was de facto controlled by the latter, with Egypt only enjoying limited local power in reality as Egypt itself fell under increasing British influence. The Egyptian Revolution of 1952 saw Egypt demanding the end to the condominium and Sudan's independence

Cecil John Rhodes, British colonial administrator, on his verandah near Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1900. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph Stock Photo

RMDA1P9K–Cecil John Rhodes, British colonial administrator, on his verandah near Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1900. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph

Death of General Gordon; Khartoum, Sudan 1885 Stock Photo

RMTXGG45–Death of General Gordon; Khartoum, Sudan 1885

RM2BDX737–Samuel Baker Military Expedition, 19th Century

Reveille for Colonial troops fighting in the Maori Land Wars in Taranaki in New Zealand in the 1860s Stock Photo

RM2T1P17E–Reveille for Colonial troops fighting in the Maori Land Wars in Taranaki in New Zealand in the 1860s

Hairstyles of the natives of Oujiji region. Tanzania. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860 Stock Photo

RM2YB63GD–Hairstyles of the natives of Oujiji region. Tanzania. Africa. Journey to the Great Lakes of East Africa, 1857-1859 by British explorer Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1860

Anglo-Indian cavalry in the desert on the Tigris River in Iraq during World War I. In 1915 they advanced to Ctesiphon before meeting Ottoman resistance. The following Siege of Tut, ended in the defeat and captivity for British forces (BSLOC 2017 1 155) Stock Photo

RMKWCWKJ–Anglo-Indian cavalry in the desert on the Tigris River in Iraq during World War I. In 1915 they advanced to Ctesiphon before meeting Ottoman resistance. The following Siege of Tut, ended in the defeat and captivity for British forces (BSLOC 2017 1 155)

A typical Zulu Chief From the Book ' Britain across the seas : Africa : a history and description of the British Empire in Africa ' by Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927 Published in 1910 in London by National Society's Depository Stock Photo

RM2FK81PF–A typical Zulu Chief From the Book ' Britain across the seas : Africa : a history and description of the British Empire in Africa ' by Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927 Published in 1910 in London by National Society's Depository

The Boston Massacre (known in Great Britain as the Incident on King Street was a confrontation in Boston on March 5, 1770, in which a group of nine British soldiers shot five people out of a crowd of three or four hundred who were abusing them verbally and throwing various missiles Stock Photo

RM2JRJ8CH–The Boston Massacre (known in Great Britain as the Incident on King Street was a confrontation in Boston on March 5, 1770, in which a group of nine British soldiers shot five people out of a crowd of three or four hundred who were abusing them verbally and throwing various missiles

World map with the colonial British Empire, 1886, Walter Crane, After John Charles Ready Colomb, 1886 print World map on which the former colonial British Empire, in 1886, is indicated. At the bottom of the middle, the British Virgin, Britannia, sits on a globe that is supported by human labor in the form of Atlas. Various personifications of the colonies around her. Above three figures with a banderol that form 'Freedom, Brotherhood and Federation' (Freedom, Fraternity, Federation). At the top left a deployment map of the colonial British Empire in 1786. In a number of colonies, a bet with ac Stock Photo

RM2WD6NRY–World map with the colonial British Empire, 1886, Walter Crane, After John Charles Ready Colomb, 1886 print World map on which the former colonial British Empire, in 1886, is indicated. At the bottom of the middle, the British Virgin, Britannia, sits on a globe that is supported by human labor in the form of Atlas. Various personifications of the colonies around her. Above three figures with a banderol that form 'Freedom, Brotherhood and Federation' (Freedom, Fraternity, Federation). At the top left a deployment map of the colonial British Empire in 1786. In a number of colonies, a bet with ac

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) (LdSH[RC]) is a regular armoured regiment of the Canadian Army. Currently based in Edmonton, Alberta, the regiment is part of 3rd Canadian Division's 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. Members of the regiment are commonly called Strathconas or Strats as a short form. It was one of the last regiments in the British Empire to be created and raised by a private individual, Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal. from the book ' South Africa and the Transvaal war ' by Louis Creswicke, Publisher; Edinburgh : T. C. & E. C. Jack 1900 Stock Photo

RF2J10CE8–Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) (LdSH[RC]) is a regular armoured regiment of the Canadian Army. Currently based in Edmonton, Alberta, the regiment is part of 3rd Canadian Division's 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. Members of the regiment are commonly called Strathconas or Strats as a short form. It was one of the last regiments in the British Empire to be created and raised by a private individual, Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal. from the book ' South Africa and the Transvaal war ' by Louis Creswicke, Publisher; Edinburgh : T. C. & E. C. Jack 1900

dh Museum of Tea Ware CENTRAL HONG KONG Colonial history Flagstaff house Lippo Centre british empire old new historical China Stock Photo

RMA2EKJY–dh Museum of Tea Ware CENTRAL HONG KONG Colonial history Flagstaff house Lippo Centre british empire old new historical China

OUR ALLIES THE COLONIES - British WW2 poster emphasising the contribution of the British Commonwealth Stock Photo

RMC8209C–OUR ALLIES THE COLONIES - British WW2 poster emphasising the contribution of the British Commonwealth

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