Cheering Collection (page 6)

Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales, 1941
Mr. Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales on disembarking at a British port after his return from the Atlantic conference with President Roosevelt, 1941

Hailed by the New Men of his Old Regiment, 1941. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) visiting his old regiment the 21st Lancers during World War II

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

A Royal visit to the troops, enthusiastic welcome by the Canadians, World War I, c1914-c1918. From a box set of stereoscopic card called The Great War

Convalescent soldiers, general hospital no 10, Bloemfontein, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Reading of the fall of Pretoria

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

Count Zeppelin saluted by members of the naval airship fleet, Germany, 1914-1917 (1933). The German Navy used Zeppelins airships for bombing and reconnaissance purposes during the First World War

General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, 1912 (1951). Booth (1829-1912) founded a Christian Mission in London in 1865

Blanchards Balloon, 1790 (1912). Etched on metal. Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) was a prominent French pioneering balloonist

Cheering Lord Randolph Churchills name on hearing of his resignation, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. Churchill was a staunch supporter of the Unionist cause in Ireland. Sketches in Ireland

Field Marshal Lord Roberts and staff cheering the Queen, Pretoria, South Africa, 5th June 1900. Raising the Union Jack on the occupation of Pretoria

Queen Victoria receiving the Guards at Buckingham Palace, 1857. Artist: G Greatbach
Queen Victoria receiving the Guards at Buckingham Palace, 1857. The Queen receiving the Guards on their return from the Crimea

The Prince of Wales drinking success to the war at Temple Bar, London, 18th century, (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Volume IV, (Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co, London)

Crowds cheering during the outbreak of hostilities, war fever in Germany, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Horse Racing, (c1804), 1903
Horse Racing, c1804. After an original work by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), c1804. From The Connoisseur Vol. V by [Otto Limited, London, 1903]

Eton School & The Boys Arch, c19th century. Visit paid by H.R.H The Princess Alexandra of Denmark, March 9th 1863

The Queen at the Launch of Trafalgar, 1841, (1900). Queen Victoria launches HMS Trafalgar, a warship of 120 guns, at Woolwich, 21 June 1841

Mr Gladstone delivering his address as Lord Rector of Edinburgh University, 1859-1865. William Ewart Gladstone MP (1809-1898), British Liberal Prime Minister

The marriage of Princess Helena, Windsor Castle, 1866. Princess Helena (1846-1923), daughter of Queen Victoria, married Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein on 5 July 1866

British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914, (1926)
British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914. Enthusiastic crowds greeting the arrival of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

French crowds cheering Pershing and Joffre, Hotel Crillon, Paris, First World War, 1917. General John Joseph Black Jack Pershing (1860-1948) led the American Expeditionary Force in Europe (1914-1918)

Jubilee cheer for the king and queen, 1935. Crowds greet King George V and Queen Mary. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Albert I of Belgium on the way to parliament, 1914. Despite its status as a neutral country, Belgium was invaded by Germany on 4 August 1914 after the Belgian government refused a German ultimatum

Lille being liberated by the British, France, 17 October 1918. General Sir William Birdwood and his troops were welcomed by joyous crowds as they entered the city, occupied by the Germans since 1914

Procession after the coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1856. Artist: Jean Sorieul
Procession after the coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Triumphal entry of their Majesties Alexander II and Maria Alexandrovna into Moscow, 1856. Artist: Mihaly Zichy
Triumphal entry of their Majesties Alexander II and Maria Alexandrovna into Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Bow to the People, Coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1855 (1856)
Bow to the People, Coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

French sailors watching a bull fight, Xeres, Spain, 1899. Artist: Eugene Damblans
French sailors watching a bull fight, Xeres, Spain, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9th July 1899

Brussels to Ostend horse race, 1902. Four French riders finished first. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th September 1902

Paris Berlin Race, Arrival of the winner Henry Fournier, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 14th July 1901

At Marseille, The return of wounded French soldiers from China, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 27th January 1901

Running, The National Cross Country, Paris, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 18th March 1903

The glorious flag of the zouaves of Palestro arrives in Marseilles, 1903. Zouave was the name given to certain infantry regiments in the French army

General Pendezecs diplomatic mission to Russia, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 13th September 1903

The Reinach Trial, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
The Reinach Trial, 1899. Madame Hubert Henry leaving the court. Joseph Reinach is best known as the champion of Alfred Dreyfus. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th February 1899

Marathon race, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Marathon race, 1896. Crowds applauding as an athlete crosses the finishing line of a marathon race organised by Le Petit Journal. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd August 1896

Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th October 1896

Setting free of the Italian prisoners, Abyssinia, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Setting free of the Italian prisoners, Abyssinia, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 29th April 1896

Kiel!!, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Kiel!!, 1895. Kiel is a city in northern Germany. When William I of Prussia became Emperor William I of the German Empire in 1871, he designated Kiel and Wilhelmshaven as Reichskrieghafen

The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock, Indian Mutiny, 15 September 1857, (1880). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in

Louis Napoleon Bonaparte viewing the barricades of Paris, (4th December 1851), 1900. Artist: G Bartsch
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte viewing the barricades of Paris, (4th December 1851), 1900

Hungarian parliament, (5th July 1848), 1900. Artist: Paul Burde
Hungarian parliament, (5th July 1848), 1900

Opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, 1864. Work began on the bridge in 1836 under the supervision of Isambard Kingdom Brunel but stopped due to lack of funds

Happy New Year France!, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Happy New Year France!, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 3rd January 1891

The car engines spark-ignition, 1890-1910. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

Front page of L Amerique en Guerre newspaper, 9 August 1944. The front page story describes the progress of the liberation of France by the Allies

Embarkation of the Marines at Brest for Madagascar, 1883. France invaded Madagascar in 1883 in what became known as the first Franco-Hova War (Hova being the name of the islands Merina aristocrats)

Long Live the Youth International, 1921. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Long Live the Youth International, 1921

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