Scotland for Ever; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815Scotland for Ever ; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815. The attack by the Royal Scots Greys cavalry regiment on the French 45th infantry was immortalised in this famous painting
The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. The Thin Red Line at Balaclava, 1854, (1939). The Thin Red Line was a military action by the British Sutherland Highlanders 93rd (Highland)
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-PowellDesign for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon
The Black Watch. Forward the 42nd! at the Alma, 1854, (1939). The Battle of the Alma (20 September 1854), which is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War
The Royal Scots. The Square at Quatre Bras, 1815, (1939). The Royal Scots form a square with bayonets fixed to repulse the French
The Connaught Rangers. The Capture of The Citadel at Badajoz, 1812, (1939). British forces storming a French-held fortress in Spain during the Battle of Badajoz, 6 April 1812
The Gloucestershire Regiment. Back-to-Back at Alexandria, 1801, (1939). British forces fighting back-to-back against the French at the Battle of Alexandria in Egypt, 21 March 1801
The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. Artist: Vasily VereshchaginThe Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. The Trinity Lavra of St Sergius was founded in Sergiyev Posad (Zagorsk), Russia, in 1345 by St Sergius of Radonezh
Interrogation of Aircrews; W. A. A. F. Help In This Work, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonInterrogation of Aircrews; W.A.A.F. Help In This Work, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
Tsarina Alexandra nursing wounded soldiers, 1914, (c1920). Creator: UnknownTsarina Alexandra nursing wounded soldiers, 1914, (c1920). Imperial Nurses with the Russian Red Cross: the Tsarina (seated on the right)
Mafeking night in London, 1900 (1906). Celebrations on the street for the relief of the British-held town in South Africa, besieged by the Boers for 217 days from October 1899 until May 1900
Brazil, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887
The Duchess of Westminster with nurses, Le Touquet, First World War, 1914, (c1920). With the Red Cross in France: the Duchess of Westminster (on the right)
Cover of The Sphere, coronation number, June 1911. Creator: UnknownCover of " The Sphere", coronation number, June 1911. Actual scenes of the coronation of King George V: the ceremony
Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonPhysical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
The Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). Creator: UnknownThe Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). After a painting in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester. Soldiers returning victorious from the Napoleonic wars. From The Nations Pictures
The Royal Scots Greys. The Charge of the Greys at Waterloo, 1815, (1939). Scottish regiment capturing the Eagle flag of the French 45th Ligne at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815
Saving the Colours: the Guards at the Battle of Inkerman, 1854 (1909). Artist: Robert GibbSaving the Colours: the Guards at the Battle of Inkerman, 1854 (1909). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 7, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]
The Trial of Sir William Wallace, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)
The Siege of Pskov by Stephen Bathory in 1581, 1839-1843. Artist: Karl BriullovThe Siege of Pskov by Stephen Bathory in 1581, 1839-1843. From August 1581 until February 1582 during the Livonian War, the Russian city of Pskov withstood a siege by a Polish army commanded by King
Columbus Statue in front of Union Station, Washington, D. C. ca. 1943. Creator: UnknownColumbus Statue in front of Union Station, Washington, D.C. [The Columbus Fountain, (also known as the Columbus Memorial), designed by Lorado Taft
Children stage a patriotic demonstration, Southington, Conn. 1942. Creator: Charles Fenno JacobsChildren stage a patriotic demonstration, Southington, Conn
Sailor and girl at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington, D. C. 1943. Creator: John CollierSailor and girl at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington, D.C. Photo shows sailor with Margaraet Mary CcCloskey [sic. Margaret Mary McCloskey?]
4th of July celebration, St. Helena Island, S. C. 1939. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott4th of July celebration, St. Helena Island, South Carolina
Near White Plains, Georgia, ca. 1941. Creators: Marion Post Wolcott, Jack DelanoNear White Plains, Georgia. [State flag and American flag]
Columbus Fountain and statue in front of Union Station, Washington, D. C. ca. 1943. Creator: UnknownColumbus Fountain and statue in front of Union Station, Washington, D.C. [The Columbus Fountain, (also known as the Columbus Memorial), designed by Lorado Taft
Hooked Rug, c. 1939. Creator: Georgine E. MasonHooked Rug, c. 1939
The Bard, 1784. Creators: John Hall, Samuel MiddimanThe Bard, 1784
Auxiliary police at a weekly meeting, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon ParksWashington, D.C. Auxiliary police at a weekly meeting
Possibly: Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area. Elmer House, federal worker by day and on air raid duty at night
Junior air raid warden, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon ParksWashington, D.C. Junior air raid warden
Government charwoman who provides for a family of six on her salary... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon ParksWashington, D.C. Government charwoman who provides for a family of six on her salary of one thousand and eighty dollars per year. She puts ten percent of her salary in war bonds. [Mrs Ella Watson]
Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon ParksWashington, D.C. Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area. Mr. Frederick Douglas, chairman, and Mrs. Hunton, secretary
Air raid wardens attending a meeting in their headquarters, Washington, D. C. 1943. Creator: Gordon ParksWashington, D.C. Air raid wardens attending a meeting in their headquarters, which is provided by the landlord, in the basement of a large apartment building
Mess call at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon ParksSouthfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mess call
Raising Old Glory at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon ParksSouthfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Raising Old Glory
Campers singing at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon ParksArden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers singing the " Ballad for Americans"
Sign on front of a motor truck, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon ParksNew York, New York. Sign on front of a motor truck
Many of the Fulton fish market men are in the armed forces, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon ParksNew York, New York. Many of the Fulton fish market men are in the armed forces. [ Fulton Markets Men in the Armed Forces of our Country - For Victory!
Fulton fish market hooker, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon ParksNew York, New York. Fulton fish market hooker. [Poster: 170 and one WaC (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) Fulton Markets Men Serving Our Country ]
U. S. Grant Coverlet, 1939. Creator: John ThorsenU.S. Grant Coverlet, 1939
Water Cooler, 1839 / 52. Creator: Martin Crafts PotteryWater Cooler, 1839/52. Incised decoration of eagle and US flag, with the motto In hoc Signo Vinces, (In this sign shalt thou conquer)
Cup, 1876. Creator: W. T. Copeland & SonsCup, 1876. American eagle, flags and portrait of George Washington. Probably produced for the centenary of the American Revolution. Made by W.T. Copeland & Sons, Stoke, England, and retailed by J.M
Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. Creator: UnknownHandkerchief, England, c. 1897. World Wide Empire; West Indies / Egypt / Canada / India / Africa / China / Australia / 1837-1897 / Queen Victoria Empress of India
Handkerchief, England, 1794. Creators: Unknown, John SlackHandkerchief, England, 1794. The Memorable Naval Engagement on the 1st of June 1794, when the British Channel Fleet under the command of Lord Howe took
Marriage of Eugenie and Napoleon III (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1853/55. Creator: UnknownMarriage of Eugenie and Napoleon III (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1853/55
Fragment (Furnishing Fabric), England or United States, c. 1837. Creator: UnknownFragment (Furnishing Fabric), England or United States, c. 1837. Portraits of US presidents with eagle and sailing ship motifs
Penns Treaty with the Indians (Furnishing Fabric), London, c. 1785. Creator: UnknownPenns Treaty with the Indians (Furnishing Fabric), London, c. 1785. Quaker leader Penn in a meeting with Native Americans. After an engraving by John Hall after a painting by Benjamin West
