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Background imageCyprus Collection: The Turkish invasion of Cyprus. A British armoured car, draped with the Union Jack

The Turkish invasion of Cyprus. A British armoured car, draped with the Union Jack, helps to guard a refugee convoy as it leaves Nicosia. 22nd July 1974

Background imageCyprus Collection: Parachute drops during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Parachute drops during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Background imageCyprus Collection: A Greek Cypriot soldier directing the operations inside the Ledra Palace Hotel

A Greek Cypriot soldier directing the operations inside the Ledra Palace Hotel, during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The Ledra Palace Hotel became the centre of fighting with the Greek Cypriot

Background imageCyprus Collection: Corporal Peter Symmonds at a Nicosia airfield with hampers packed with good things

Corporal Peter Symmonds at a Nicosia airfield with hampers packed with good things, they are gift from the Daily Mirror - on behalf of its millions of readers - to the British Servicemen on duty in

Background imageCyprus Collection: The Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Guests crowd together in the basement area of the Ledra

The Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Guests crowd together in the basement area of the Ledra Palace Hotel. The Ledra Palace Hotel became the centre of fighting with the Greek Cypriot soldiers keeping

Background imageCyprus Collection: Greek Cypriot soldiers inside the Ledra Palace Hotel, during the Turkish invasion of

Greek Cypriot soldiers inside the Ledra Palace Hotel, during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The Ledra Palace Hotel became the centre of fighting with the Greek Cypriot soldiers keeping residents

Background imageCyprus Collection: Greek Cypriot soldiers and civilians, during fighting amid the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

Greek Cypriot soldiers and civilians, during fighting amid the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Background imageCyprus Collection: Greek Cypriot soldiers directing the operations inside the Ledra Palace Hotel

Greek Cypriot soldiers directing the operations inside the Ledra Palace Hotel, during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The Ledra Palace Hotel became the centre of fighting with the Greek Cypriot

Background imageCyprus Collection: Greek Cypriot soldiers, during fighting amid the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

Greek Cypriot soldiers, during fighting amid the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Background imageCyprus Collection: Evacuees unloading from a vehicle during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Evacuees unloading from a vehicle during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Background imageCyprus Collection: The Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Following the successful Greek coup

The Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Following the successful Greek coup, which saw the overthrow of President Makarios of Cyprus, Turkey has launched an invasion of the Mediterranean holiday isle

Background imageCyprus Collection: Cyprus War - British soldiers search Cypriots in a spot check in Nicosia

Cyprus War - British soldiers search Cypriots in a spot check in Nicosias Paphos Street, part of the old market area. 16/11/1958

Background imageCyprus Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 British Paratroopers in Cyprus loading canisters with equipment to

Suez Crisis 1956 British Paratroopers in Cyprus loading canisters with equipment to be dropped by aircraft. The day after these pictures were taken the British launched their airbourne attack

Background imageCyprus Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 The crew of a Canberra bomber relax after returning to their base

Suez Crisis 1956 The crew of a Canberra bomber relax after returning to their base in Cyprus after a raid over Egypt

Background imageCyprus Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in

Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in Cyprus

Background imageCyprus Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 On a British airbase in Cyprus the pilots of Hunter jets scramble

Suez Crisis 1956 On a British airbase in Cyprus the pilots of Hunter jets scramble for a raid over Egypt

Background imageCyprus Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in

Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in Cyprus

Background imageCyprus Collection: Cyprus: Army Leave Camp. Women service personnel seen here by a sign marking out

Cyprus: Army Leave Camp. Women service personnel seen here by a sign marking out the womens only beach at the army leave camp at Famagusta. August 1953 D4083-001

Background imageCyprus Collection: Near the ruins of Salamis, Cyprus is the Monastery of St. Barnabas with its 3 monks

Near the ruins of Salamis, Cyprus is the Monastery of St. Barnabas with its 3 monks. These monks are brothers and they pass their time by painting Icons and religious murals. August 1953 D5157

Background imageCyprus Collection: Agriculture: Cyprus Threshing and Winnowing on the fertile plain of Cyprus

Agriculture: Cyprus Threshing and Winnowing on the fertile plain of Cyprus. August 1953 D4065-001

Background imageCyprus Collection: Near the ruins of Salamis, Cyprus is the Monastery of St. Barnabas with its 3 monks

Near the ruins of Salamis, Cyprus is the Monastery of St. Barnabas with its 3 monks. These monks are brothers and they pass their time by painting Icons and religious murals. August 1953 D5157-005

Background imageCyprus Collection: At the sea shore near the ruins of Salamis Cyprus the Shepherds drive their sheep into

At the sea shore near the ruins of Salamis Cyprus the Shepherds drive their sheep into the sea for a bath and go in themselves

Background imageCyprus Collection: At the sea shore near the ruins of Salamis Cyprus the Shepherds drive their sheep into

At the sea shore near the ruins of Salamis Cyprus the Shepherds drive their sheep into the sea for a bath and go in themselves

Background imageCyprus Collection: Near the ruins of Salamis, Cyprus is the Monastery of St. Barnabas with its 3 monks

Near the ruins of Salamis, Cyprus is the Monastery of St. Barnabas with its 3 monks. These monks are brothers and they pass their time by painting Icons and religious murals. August 1953 D5157-006

Background imageCyprus Collection: Cypriot Greek with a pair of pigeons. November 1952 C1103-002

Cypriot Greek with a pair of pigeons. November 1952 C1103-002

Background imageCyprus Collection: Cypriot Turk and Mosque in the background. November 1952 C1103-009

Cypriot Turk and Mosque in the background. November 1952 C1103-009

Background imageCyprus Collection: Old Greek Cypriot sitting in Greek cafe and making string an occupation many old man seem

Old Greek Cypriot sitting in Greek cafe and making string an occupation many old man seem to have. November 1952 C1103-003

Background imageCyprus Collection: Locals sit about chatting in a Cypriot town. March 1952 C1297-005

Locals sit about chatting in a Cypriot town. March 1952 C1297-005


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