Occupied Collection (page 16)

Street life, Calcutta, India, Asia

Geo-thermal power plant, Svartsengi, Iceland

Syntagma Square looking towards the Parliament building, Athens, Greece, Europe

Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece, Europe

Village weaver near Lasithi Plateau, Crete, Greece, Europe

The Old Port, Marseilles, Provence, France, Europe

Cafes at Place du General de Gaulle, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Rush hour traffic jams in London, England, UK

Stroget, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Waterfront cafes, Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

The Archbishops Palace, Castle Square, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Morning Market, Brno, Czech Republic, Europe

Wangfungjing Road, Beijing, China, Asia

Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China

Occupied part of Drepung lamasery (monastery), Tibet, China, Asia

Farmer turning grain, near Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China

Suzhou, Grand Canal, China

Chiquicamata Coppermine, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Traditional fishing, mouth of Sittang River, Myanmar, Asia

Girls depositing rice tax, Government rice depot near Thaton, Myanmar, Asia

Restored Guildhouses, and the Brabo Fountain, Grote Markt, Antwerp, Belgium

Place du 27 Juin 1977 (Place Menelik) at the heart of the European Quarter, Djibouti City, Djibouti, Africa

Napoleon the Kingmaker
Napoleon the Gingerbread Baker creating new kings - a comment on his habit of appointing his relatives to the thrones of defeated or occupied nations

Ethiopians / Propaganda
Natives of Italian-occupied areas watch Italian propaganda films

German Supplies Moved
Germans bring up supplies on horse-drawn wagons, passing through the streets of the occupied French town of Comines

Japanese in China 1937
The most modern (output of 5 million tons of coal) British coalmine at Kailan in north China being occupied by the Japanese as a result of fighting in Manchuria

Wwi / French Leave Home
In occupied France, German troops force French people to leave their homes and families in order to work on farms in designated areas

Wwi / Occupied Belgium
German troops post notices in occupied Belgium. Date: 1914

Wwi / Occupied Lille
In occupied Lille, the French citizens refuse to sign a German peace petition

Wwi / Douai Occupied
German troops march through Douai, northern France, during its period of occupation

Delcasse Caricatured
THEOPHILE DELCASSE French statesman, chiefly occupied with foreign affairs, notably the Entente Cordiale - here, working for agreement with Russia, 1907

Rocking Chair (Gyp)
A rocking-chair, occupied by the French writer Gyp (La comtesse de Martel )

Wife Bought Sew Machine
Her husband stands over her, proud that he has been able to provide his little lady with a Household sewing machine to keep her usefully occupied

Petain Appeals to Youth
French World War Two propaganda: Petain appeals to French youth

Societies / Royal Society
House occupied by the Royal Society in Crane Court, Fleet Street

Hatters at Work
Hatters at work round their kettle, a heated workbench, each occupied with a different stage of manufacture. Some 60, 000 beaver furs were bought from Canada every year

Nagapattinam, India 1671
Seaport and trading centre, 250km south of Madras : occupied by the Dutch 1666 - 1671, later by the British

Buckingham Palace
At the time of this picture, the former Buckingham House was known as the Queens Palace and occupied by George III, Charlotte his queen and the princesses

Burmese Housewives
Burmese housewives occupied with domestic tasks and dealing with tradesmen

Franco-Prussian Xmas
THE CHILDRENs TRUCE During the Franco-Prussian War, Germans set up a Christmas tree in occupied France, to the admiration of the village children

Family / All Together
A German family in their living-room, each member of the household industriously occupied

Jerusalem Occupied 63Bc
Pompeius, in his war against Mithridates king of Pontus, occupies Jerusalem

Events / Asia / China / Hong K
The British take over the island, occupied by them since 1839 but now formally ceded by the Chinese and confirmed by the Treaty of Nanking 1842

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"Occupied: A Tapestry of Resilience and Freedom" Amidst the chaos of war, there are those who rise above, fighting for liberty and honoring the indomitable spirit of resistance. From the Free French to the courageous Maquis fighters, their unwavering determination echoes through history. Eilean Donan Castle stands as a symbol of defiance against oppression, its ancient walls witnessing countless battles fought in pursuit of freedom. Carnaby Street in London becomes a vibrant tapestry where rebellion meets fashion, embodying the rebellious spirit that refuses to be silenced. In Brussels' Grand Place, an emblematic square steeped in history, we find unity amidst adversity. The Buddhist celebration of Losar reminds us that even during occupation, faith can transcend boundaries and bring solace to weary hearts. As traffic jams on the M25 Motorway near London test our patience, let us remember that resilience is born from perseverance. Just as De Gaulle's Declaration ignited hope for a liberated France, so too does it inspire us to never surrender our dreams. The iconic Flatiron Building in Manhattan's Broadway serves as a testament to New York City's enduring spirit – a beacon of hope rising above adversity. In San Francisco's Castro district lies another tale of resilience; this LGBTQ+ community thrives despite facing discrimination head-on. A glimpse into Europe's past reveals maps depicting borders shifting like tides across Balkans C1850—a reminder that occupation may come and go but cannot extinguish national identity or cultural heritage. Open-air cafes and restaurants along Nice's Cote d'Azure invite locals and visitors alike to savor life’s simple pleasures amid challenging times. And finally, Hispaniola emerges on an old map—its contours reminding us that even after centuries under foreign rule; nations can reclaim their independence with unwavering determination. "Occupied" encapsulates stories etched within historical landmarks—the triumphs over tyranny, the resilience of communities, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom.