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Edward, Prince of Wales, hunting tiger during his state visit to India in 1876. Edward (1841-1910), the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, became King Edward VII of Great Britain in 1901

Queen Victoria opening the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1 May 1851. Conceived by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was intended to showcase the Works of the Industry of all Nations

Queen Victoria arriving to open the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, 1851. Artist: Le Blond
Queen Victoria arriving to open the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, 1851. The Crystal Palace was built to house the Great Exhibition of the Works of the Industry of all Nations

Henry Havelock, British soldier, c1857. Major-General Henry Havelock (1795-1857) took part in both reliefs of Lucknow (September and November 1857) during the Indian Mutiny

Clive of India and Major Skey, 1798. Artist: John Kay
Clive of India and Major Skey, 1798. Robert Clive (1725-1774) (foreground), English soldier and colonial administrator who played a vital part in the development of India as a British colony

Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, September 1857. Colonel Campbells troops storming the Cashmere Gate after engineers had blown it up

Cover of sheet music of The Battle March of Delhi, c1860. Robert Cornelis Napier (1810-1890), British military commander, making his triumphant entry into Delhi, Indian (Sepoy) Mutiny 1857-1859

Queen Victoria listening to a dispatch from the front line during the Boer War, 1899-1901. She is aided by her attendant Abdul Karim (The Munshi)

New Crowns for Old Ones!, Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria, 1876. Artist: John Tenniel
New Crowns for Old Ones!, Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria, 1876. Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India on 1 May 1876. Cartoon from Punch, London, 15 April 1876

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after the failure of the Jameson Raid, South Africa, 1896. The aim of the Jameson Raid was to initiate rebellion in Johannesburg by British settlers or

First relief of Lucknow by General Henry Havelock, Indian Mutiny, 15 September 1857. The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in

Blowing up of the Cashmere Gate, Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857. Shot through the arm and leg, Lieutenant Salkeld hands a slow match to Corporal F Burgess

Death of Brigadier Adrian Hope, Indian Mutiny, 15 April 1858. The death of Brigadier Hope during the British attack on Fort Roodamow

Mutineers attacking the magazine at Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 11 May 1857 (c1900). On the orders of Lieutenant George Willoughby, who died of his wounds defending the garrison, the magazine was blown up

Robert Clive, Baron Clive of Plassey, English soldier and colonial administrator in India
Robert Clive, Baron Clive of Plassey (1725-1774), English soldier and colonial administrator in India

Bombay, the East India Companys port on the Malabar Coast of India, 1755. Company trading vessels are in the foreground and quayside warehouses and buildings behind

Mineral Court of New South Wales, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. Artist: O Shamessy
Mineral Court of New South Wales, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. In 1888 the city of Melbourne hosted an exposition in commemoration of the centenary of the arrival of

Wellington, New Zealand, 1875

Brisbane River, south-east Queensland, Australia, 1870-1880

New South Wales Room of Minerals and Rocks, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. Artist: O Shamessy
New South Wales Room of Minerals and Rocks, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. In 1888 the city of Melbourne hosted an exposition in commemoration of the centenary of the arrival

The quay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870-1880

The coast around Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia, 1885. Port Jackson is the natural harbour of Sydney

Lambton Harbour and Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand, 1870. Artist: James Bragge
Lambton Harbour and Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand, 1870

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand, 1875

Lyttelton, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, 1880. Artist: Burton Brothers
Lyttelton, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, 1880

Auckland from Mt Eden, New Zealand, 1899. By the end of the 19th century Auckland had grown to be the biggest city in New Zealand

The port, Auckland, New Zealand, c1870-1880

Oxford Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c1885

Vichy French anti-British propaganda poster, 1940-1944. The map shows locations and dates of incidents perceived as having been provoked by the British at the expense of France

Battle of Majuba Hill, 1st Boer War, 26-27 February 1881. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
Battle of Majuba Hill, 1st Boer War, 26-27 February 1881. British troops under Major-General George Colley took Majuba Hill. The Boers counterattacked, taking the British by surprise

Hermann Adler (1839-1911), German-born Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, c1894. He became Chief Rabbi of the united congregations of the British Empire in 1891 in succession to his father

Sepoys, native troops employed by East India Company, 19th century
Sepoys, native troops employed by East India Company. It was the Sepoys who began the Indian (Sepoy) Mutiny of 1857-1859 which brought about the transfer of government in India from the Company to

Indian Mutiny, 1857-1859 (c1880)
Indian Mutiny, 1857-59 (c1880). Lieutenant de Kantzow at Mynpooree (Mainpuri) holding the mutineering 9th Sepoys at bay for three hours until rescued by an influential Indian

Defence of the fort at Futtegurh, Indian Mutiny, 1857-1859 (c1895). 150 British, of whom only one quarter could bear arms, were besieged at Futtegurh

Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, September 1857 (c1895). Engineers blowing up the Cashmere Gate so that British soldiers commanded by Colonel Campbell could pass into the city

First relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 25th September 1857
First relief of Lucknow, during the Indian Mutiny, 25th September 1857. Soldiers of a Highland Regiment entering the city

Mounted rebel Sepoys charging through the streets of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, May 1857 (c1895)
Mounted rebel Sepoys charging through the streets of Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, May 1857 (c1895). The Indian Mutiny was an uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857

Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, 1900
Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, South Africa, 1900. Cronje (1835-1911) fought against the British in the 1st Boer War

Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment, Boer War, c1900. The 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, c1900. Cronje (1835-1911) fought against the British in the 1st Boer War and defeated the Jameson raiders at Krugersdorp, on 29 December 1895

Cecil Rhodes, English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, c1900. Portrayed in this painting riding on his estate, Groote Schuur

Leander Starr Jameson, Scottish-born South African politician, c1900. A friend of Cecil Rhodes, Jameson (1853-1917) was the leader of the Jameson Raid on 29 December 1895 to 2 January 1896

Casualty of the 2nd Boer War, 1899-1902. A wounded British officer in a railway carriage with his wife and daughter on the last lap of his journey home from South Africa

Annexation of the Orange Free State, 2nd Boer War, 28 May 1900. Lord Roberts, British commander-in-chief, announced the annexation of the Orange Free State on 24 May 1900

All That Was Left of Them, 2nd Boer War, 1899. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
All That Was Left of Them, 2nd Boer War, 1899. The Black Watch after the Battle of Magersfontein, 11 December 1899. In the week from 10 to 17 December 1899 the British under General Methuen suffered

British artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
British artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900. The British army of 20, 000 under General Sir Redvers Buller was defeated by 8000 Boers under General Louis Botha

Before Ladysmith, 1899. British horse artillery under attack from the Boers, galloping to take up a new position. During the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 2nd Boer War, c1900. A Boer farmers wife shakes her fist at the British soldiers

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"The British Empire: A Global Legacy of Power and Influence" Step into the past with a captivating journey through the vast expanse of the British Empire. This 19th-century world map by Walter Crane unveils the sheer magnitude of this once-mighty empire, stretching across continents and oceans. Venturing down under to Victoria province in Australia during the 1800s, witness the imprint left by British colonization on distant shores. The resilience and determination of settlers shaped a thriving society amidst untamed landscapes. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters, an American cartoon from 1882, portrays England as an octopus of imperialism extending its reach across every continent. Symbolizing both awe and criticism, it reflects Britain's ambition to expand its dominion worldwide. Traveling southwards to Cape Colony in South Africa, explore a map that illuminates how British influence transformed this region into a vibrant part of their empire. Discover unknown creators who meticulously charted General Map of British South Africa in 1900. Imperial Federation comes alive through vivid color lithographs showcasing unity within diverse territories under one imperial umbrella. This vision aimed at strengthening bonds between colonies and motherland while preserving individual identities. Delve into an antique map depicting India—a jewel in Britain's crown—where centuries-old traditions intertwined with colonial rule. Witness Hong Kong street scenes from the late 1890s; bustling markets bear testament to cultural fusion brought about by imperial trade routes. Unearth stories from Australian Gold Rush prospectors who flocked to uncharted lands seeking fortune amid rugged terrains during the mid-1850s. Their indomitable spirit echoes throughout history as they shaped Australia's destiny against all odds. Glimpse tragedy amidst triumph as we witness The Death of General Gordon in Khartoum on January 26th, 1885—an event etched forever in our collective memory. It serves as a reminder that empires are not immune to loss and sacrifice.