Photographs - British Empire in 19th Century

Original photographs of the vast British Empire in the 19th century. The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. British Isles, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Ceylon, Burma, Singapore, Malaya, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, Bermuda, South Africa, Trinidad, Barbados, Bermuda, Fiji are represented.