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The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. Artist: John Singleton CopleyThe Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. France invaded Jersey on 5 January 1781 and, following the fall of its capital St Helier, the governor surrendered the island
Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) surrendered to a British naval officer
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
British military discipline, 19th century. A soldier, tied to the triangle, being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services
Jamaica House, Cherry Garden Street, Bermondsey, London, 1826
The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1942]
South view of the Tower of London with boats on the River Thames, 1776
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. The Cenotaph is the site of the annual national service of remembrance when those who fell in the Great War and subsequent conflicts are remembered
William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). Artist: Rosalind ThornycroftWilliam IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). The last Hanoverian king of Britain, William (1765-1837) succeeded his elder brother, George IV
The Lady Chapel, Liverpool Cathedral, 1926. Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott and built on St James Mount, in the centre of Liverpool, this is the second largest Anglican cathedral in the world
Defeat of the Insurgents by Sir John Colborne at St Eustache, 25 November 1837, (1877). Battle between the British and the French during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837
Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, 31 August 1918, (1926)Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, France, 31 August 1918. Two days later the Canadians attacked and broke through the German defences of the Drocourt-Queant Line
H.M.S. Partridge, 1893. Creator: UnknownH.M.S. Partridge, 1893
The Crystal Palace at Toronto, Canada, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Crystal Palace at Toronto, Canada, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. R. H. Mackay. 'This industrial palace was erected for the purpose of holding within its walls the annual exhibitions of
Inauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Creator: UnknownInauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Parting. 'The centre of attraction was, of course, the magnificent bungalow
Celebration at Jersey of the Opening of the Channel Islands Telegraph, 1858. Creator: UnknownCelebration at Jersey of the Opening of the Channel Islands Telegraph, 1858. View of '...the scene of popular excitement on the occasion in the streets of St. Helier
Trophy erected by the English Residents at Dinan in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor and... 1858. Creator: UnknownTrophy erected by the English Residents at Dinan in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French, 1858. 'Their Imperial Majesties the Emperor
Her Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: SmythHer Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria returns to England on the Royal Yacht. '...a farewell visit was paid by the Emperor and Empress;
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal LeitchThe Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. 'On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg
The Royal London Yacht Club Match, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Royal London Yacht Club Match, 1858. Sailing on the Thames. 'The race was with third-class boats only, and three prizes were contended for
Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1858. Creator: UnknownTorchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, [Canada], 1858. '...a demonstration...in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday...[one of] the many proofs of the loyalty of
The Royal Visit to the City: Arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Guildhall Yard, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Royal Visit to the City: Arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Guildhall Yard, 1876. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra during a visit to the City of London
Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: UnknownArrival of the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England via the Mediterranean. '...at ten in the forenoon...the [Royal Navy warship] Serapis
Lieutenant Cameron at the Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, 1876. Creator: C.RLieutenant Cameron at the Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, 1876. 'The lecture which was delivered by [British explorer
The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick, [Canada], - from a drawing by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860
The members of the fire companies drawing the Prince of Wales through Carleton... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe members of the fire companies drawing the Prince of Wales through Carleton, a suburb of St. John, New Brunswick, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America
Grand canoe reception given to the Prince of Wales on the St. Lawrence, 1860. Creator: UnknownGrand canoe reception given to the Prince of Wales on the St. Lawrence, 1860. 'Ten canoes...prettily painted and decorated, and each manned by twelve Indians of the Iriquois tribe
The Livingstone Expedition in Africa - Dr. Livingstone's station [on] the Kongone River... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Livingstone Expedition in Africa - Dr. Livingstone's station at the mouth of the Kongone River, on the Zambezi Delta, 1860. Engraving from a sketch by '...T. Baines, Esq
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Ball-Pavilion, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Ball-Pavilion, 1860. Hall specially built for a ball to welcome the future King Edward VII
The War in China - interior of the North Fort Peiho - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe War in China - interior of the North Fort Peiho - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. British forces in the Far East
Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. Creator: UnknownInauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. 'The statue of the great mathematician and astronomer, from the hand of W
The Review of Rifle Volunteers by the Queen at Edinburgh - the Troops marching past Her Majesty, 1860 Creator: UnknownThe Review of Rifle Volunteers by the Queen at Edinburgh - the Troops marching past Her Majesty, 1860. From a sketch by B. Clayton
The Prince ascending the St. John, 1860. Creator: SmythThe Prince ascending the St. John, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits Canada. 'The Prince landed under a Royal salute, fired by the Volunteer Artillery; a guard of honour
The Prince of Wales in Halifax - the triumphal procession passing the Children's Gallery... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales in Halifax, [Canada] - the triumphal procession passing the Children's Gallery in the Grand Parade - from a sketch by our special artist, G.H. Andrews, 1860
Cutting the first sod of the Conway and Llanrwst Railway, 1860. Creator: UnknownCutting the first sod of the Conway and Llanrwst Railway, 1860. 'This railway is designed to carry the tourists of North Wales from the London and North-Western Railway
The Prince of Wales in Canada - the Orangemen's Arch at Toronto, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales in Canada - the Orangemen's Arch at Toronto, 1860. The future King Edward VII in North America. 'The outburst of Orangeism in Upper Canada led...to several unpleasant
Presentation of a silver trumpet to the Artillery Corps and a silver bugle to the Rifle... 1860. Creator: UnknownPresentation of a silver trumpet to the Artillery Corps and a silver bugle to the Rifle Corps, at Boston, 1860. Event held in the park of Major Hopkins. 'Mrs
H.M.S. "Euryalus", with Prince Alfred on board, entering Simon's Bay, 1860. Creator: Unknown. H.M.SH.M.S. "Euryalus", with Prince Alfred on board, entering Simon's Bay, 1860. Queen Victoria's son, Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, became a naval cadet at the age of 14
Launch of the screw line-of-battle ship "Anson" at Woolwich, 1860. Creator: SmythLaunch of the screw line-of-battle ship "Anson" at Woolwich, 1860. Royal Navy ship launched '...in the presence of at least 5000 spectators...The band of the Woolwich division of Royal
Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, 1860. Creator: UnknownMessrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, [London], 1860. 'The accompanying Engraving represents the building establishment...known as Norway Yard...where the boats of the Royal
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Crystal Palace, opened by His Royal Highness, August 25, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Crystal Palace, opened by His Royal Highness, August 25, 1860. Exhibition hall designed by John William Hopkins
The Opening of Southport Pier, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Opening of Southport Pier, 1860. 'This light and elegant pier is erected on the extensive sands at Southport...on the Lancashire coast...The salubrity
Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts... 1860. Creator: UnknownPresentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts, at Holly Lodge, Highgate, 1860. 'The company having taken their seats, the battalion marched up in column,
'Changing of the Guard', 20th century. Artist: Raoul Dufy'Changing of the Guard', 20th century
The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Exhibition hall designed by John William Hopkins
The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - the Earl and Countess of... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - the Earl and Countess of Derby leaving Knowsley Hall for the Review, 1860
Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of... Ireland, 1857. Creator: UnknownCeremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of Londonderry, on Scrabo Hill, County Down, Ireland, 1857
Opening of the Barnsley Branch Railway: the Procession entering the Regent-Street Station, 1857. Creator: UnknownOpening of the Barnsley Branch Railway: the Procession entering the Regent-Street Station, 1857. 'The opening ceremony consisted of a procession of the workmen employed in the construction of