Celebrations Collection (page 22)

Queen Victorias last visit to London, March, 1900 (1906). The Queen visited London to celebrate the relief of Ladysmith in the Boer War. From Cassells History of England, Vol

Plan of the route of the Queens procession on Diamond Jubilee Day, London, 1897 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol

The Diamond Jubilee: Queen Victorias carriage passing the National Gallery, London, 1897 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol

Dancing celebrates the end of war, 1918 (1935). From King Emperors Jubilee, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1935]

A Spring Roundelay, 1910 (1935). Artist: Edward Atkinson Hornel
A Spring Roundelay, 1910 (1935). After the painting by E.A. Hornel. From Modern Masterpieces Part 9. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Coronation of George IV in Westminster Hall, 1897
Coronation of George IV in Westminster Hall: The Champions Challenge, 1897. From a contemporary Engraving in Gentlemans Magazine. Reproduced in Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford

The Young Pan - Stage Six, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - W Heath Robinson and his work, by Percy V. Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

The Young Pan - Stage One, c1920. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Young Pan - Stage One, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - W Heath Robinson and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

A Thames Regatta, c1919. Artist: CRW Nevinson
A Thames Regatta, c1919. From The Studio Volume 78, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1919-20]

Cleopatras Arrival in Cilicia, 1821. Artist: William Etty
Cleopatras Arrival in Cilicia, 1821. Painting housed at the Lady Lever Gallery, Liverpool. From The Studio Volume 85. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

The Queens Jubilee Procession on the Way to Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887, 1906. Artist: R Dudley
The Queens Jubilee Procession on the Way to Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1906). Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1906). Her Majesty returning from the service in Westminster Abbey, (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII

The Young Duke, 1888. Artist: William Quiller Orchardson
The Young Duke, 1888. Painting held in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Studio Volume 82. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

The Marriage at Cana, c1500. Artist: Gerard David
The Marriage at Cana, c1500. From A History of Painting, Volume IV by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Roses for the Old and Bold, 1942. With colours rose-bedecked, the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers celebrated their regimental day in Cairo, April 23rd, 1942

The Triumph of Venus, (1917). Artist: William Wynne Ryland
The Triumph of Venus, 1917. After Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807). From The Connoisseur Vol XLVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1917.]

Venice: The Feast Day of Saint Roch, 1735, (1938). Artist: Canaletto
Venice: The Feast Day of Saint Roch, 1735. Also known as Scuola Di San Rocco. The feast commemorated the end of the terrible plague of 1576. After an original work after Canaletto (1697-1768)

The Homecoming, (1838), 1934
The Homecoming of the Tolpuddle Martyres, March 17, 1838. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were a group of 19th century agricultural labourers from Dorset who were convicted of swearing a secret oath as members

Queen of the May, 1886. Artist: BW Kilburn
Queen of the May, 1886. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Scene during a festival, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Scene during a festival, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Slavery emancipation festival in Barbados, c1880

Louis Bleriot on his way to the Savoy Hotel, London, 25 July 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936) passes cheering crowds after making the first successful powered flight across the Engliah

Louis Bleriot on the pier at Dover after his flight across the English Channel, 25 July 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936)

Coming of age of the Marquess of Bute, Cardiff, Wales, 1868. The arrival of the Marquess at Cardiff, procession through the High Street

Opening of the Suez Canal, Egypt, 1869. Arrival of Eugenie, Empress of the French, on board the Aigle, at Port Said. The British squadron are firing their guns in salute

Hobby-horse, May Day ceremonies, Somerset, c1922. The tradition of the Hobby Horse in May Day celebrations exists in several places in the West Country

Ceremony celebrating the crossing of the equator on board the airship Graf Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1937). Artist: Fox
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937

Leon Gambetta proclaiming the Republic of France, 4th September 1870 (1882-1884). After the disastrous defeat of the French by the Prussians at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III

Entry of the National Guard into Paris, after the Prussian campaign, 1807 (1882-1884). Napoleons army returning in triumph to Paris on 25th November after their campaign that culminated in

Lord Cornwallis and Joseph Bonaparte embrace in Amiens, France, 1802 (1882-1884). Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) was a British colonial administrator and soldier

The Muharram Festival, Persia. The Mourning of Muharram is practised by Shia Muslims in the first month of their year. It commemorates the death of Imam Husayn ibn Ali

Victory march of Londons regiments, saluting the Lord Mayor, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Victory march of Londons regiments, saluting the Lord Mayor, 1918. Commemorating the end of the First World War. Stereoscopic card detail

Commemoration of the end of World War I, London, 1919. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Commemoration of the end of World War I, London, 1919. The ANZACs witness the review of the Empires Forces. The Dominion troops victory march was held in May 1919. Stereoscopic card details

Fireworks at Ryogoku, Japan, 1858 (1956)
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The Jewish Feast of Purim or Cots, 1712 (19th century). Artist: James Gardner
The Jewish Feast of Purim or Cots, 1712 (19th century). Purim celebrates the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from the plot by Haman to annihilate them

Killing the fatted calf. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Killing the fatted calf. The tradition of the killing of the fatted calf originated in the parable of the prodigal son in the New Testament. It represents a celebration that is out of the ordinary

The Samaritan Passover. Samaritanism is a parallel but separate religion to Judaism in the Middle East. The numbers of Samaritans declined considerably after the suppression of their revolt against

Artillery in the Great March of the Empires Forces, Westminster Bridge, London, 1919(?). Stereoscopic card detail

Procession for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897. Artist: Stereoscopic Views
Procession for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897. Stereoscopic card detail

Canadian mounted troops, procession for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, London, 1897. Artist: James M Davis
Canadian mounted troops, procession for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, London, 1897. Stereoscopic card detail

Decorations, Plaza de Oriente, Madrid, Spain. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
Decorations, Plaza de Oriente, Madrid, Spain. Stereoscopic card detail

Proclamation of illuminations commemorating the surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781 (c1880). Facsimile. The surrender of the British army commanded by General Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown is

St Lukes Feast, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 21st October 1653 (c1870). Artist: CL van Kesteren
St Lukes Feast, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 21st October 1653 (c1870). A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)

Men in the RAC Highways Department preparing traffic signs, 1935. The signs were being prepared as part of King George Vs silver jubilee celebrations

The future King Edward VII (1894-1972) and Queen Maud of Norway (1869-1938), 1935. The duo return to Buckinham Palace as part of King George Vs silver jubilee celebrations

Cleaning the statue of Queen Anne as part of King George Vs silver jubilee celebrations, 1935. Plate taken from The Sphere - Silver Jubilee Record (published 11th May 1935)

Xit, now Sir Narcissus le Grand, entertaining his friends on his wedding day, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Xit, now Sir Narcissus le Grand, entertaining his friends on his wedding day, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

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