Solemn Collection

Flag of the Scottish Covenanters
The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters. They were Presbyterians sworn to defend their religion, part of a Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland against the English

Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy
Empress Theodora I (500-548) with a court of ladies. Mosaic. 6th century. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Ravenna. Italy

Queen Elizabeth II is crowned
The moment during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II where the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edwards crown on the Queens head. Date: 1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953

Alice and the Dodo -- the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble saying, " We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble"

Concepts / Lovers 1913
How calm, how solemn, the atmosphere of lovers

The Last Post by C. E. Turner
Buglers sounding the Last Post at 9pm before the British monument to fallen soldiers at Ypres, the Menin Gate. Date: 1930

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de Grineau
Spectacular illustration by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau, showing the supreme moment of the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey when the Archbishop of Canterbury

Covenanting women: signing the anti-Home-rule pledge
Women take part in the demonstration by signing the anti-Home-rule declaration at Belfast. 1912

A couple take a break from fishing by a river
Illustration to Ellen Thorneycroft Fowlers Through Things Temporal captioned And then they went and fell in love with each other

George Gilfillan / Cdv
GEORGE GILFILLAN Scottish writer

King Edward VII lying in state, Buckingham Palace, London
King Edward VII lying in state in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace, London, 16 May 1910. 1910

Funeral procession of the Duke of Wellington, London
The funeral procession of the Duke of Wellington, 18 November 1852, on its journey from Chelsea Hospital to St Paul's Cathedral, London. 1852

State funeral procession of King George V in London
The Coffin of the late King George V, brought to Westminister Hall on the morning of 28 January 1936, began its funeral procession through the streets of London to Paddington Station

State funeral procession of King George V
King Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor), in the funeral procession of his late father, King George V, in London. With his three brothers, the Duke of Gloucester (left)

George V, Queen Mary and family at funeral service
King George V, Queen Mary and other members of the royal family at a funeral service. Date: 1912

Death of Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav statesman
Visiting dignitaries signing the book of commemoration during the funeral of Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman

Lying in state of Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav statesman
Scene at the lying in state of Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, Prime Minister of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY)

Funeral procession of Sir Robert Peel leaves Cambridge House
Sir Robert Peel leaves his home at Cambridge House, Piccadilly, London, for the last time. It will become the town residence of Lord Palmerston. Date: 1850

After the death of Leopold I, his son the duc de Brabant becomes Leopold II ; his solemn entry into Brussels is applauded by the populace. Date: 17 December 1865

Funeral Archduke Rudolf Death Funerals Austria
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GAMBETTA'S FUNERAL
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA (1838 - 1882) Funeral procession of the French lawyer & statesman leaving the Chamber of Deputies

VICTORIA/BURIAL/FROGMORE
Queen Victoria is buried at Frogmore, Windsor Date: February 1901

Queen Victoria lying in state, 1901
Queen Victoria's body lies in state at the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor. Date: 1901

Funeral of General Simon Fraser, 8 October 1777, the day after the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Date: 1777

WW2 - After announcing the Victory, General de Gaulle is acclaimed by the crowd and salutes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Date: 1945

In the Countrys sanctuary: the burial place of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey by William Blamire Young (1862 - 1935). Date: 1920

Native American Chief with wooden masks worn for festive, solemn or judicial occasions. 1908

King George V and Queen Mary at Glasgow Cenotaph
King George V and Queen Mary walking to the Glasgow Cenotaph, Scotland. 1927

Return of the remains of Napoleon I to Paris. Date: 1840

MUSSOLINI AT TE DEUM
At a solemn Te Deum in the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli at Rome, Mussolini is seated next to king Vittorio Emanuele III. Date: 1927

The Surrender of Santiago: Spanish buglers playing the retreat - rendered on this occasion especially solemn from its serious significance. Date: 1898

Armistice Day - Cenotaph, London - King and his sons
4th Armistice Day, 1922 - Solemn observance at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - King George V and his sons, Albert, Duke of York (foreground) and Edward, Prince of Wales (behind). Date: 1922

STATES GENERA; PROCESS
The Etats-Generaux go in solemn procession through the streets of Versailles, followed by a mass at the cathedral of Saint- Louis. Date: 4 May 1789

OLYMPICS / 1932 / CLOSING
A display of national flags at the closing ceremony Date: 1932

Londons Farewell to King George VI - Paddington Station
Londons Farewell to King George VI - The Funeral Train about to leave Paddington Station drawn by the Windsor Castle - 15th February, 1952. Date: 1952

Sri Lanka - Statue of Parakramabahu I (1153-1186), near the Potgul Vehera in Polonnaruwa - the majestic figure with solemn expression is holding a book (or yoke) in his hands

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip pays homage
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey showing the Duke of Edinburgh paying homage. Date: 1953

Olympics / 1928 / Denis Oath
Dutch footballer Harry Denis swears the Olympic Oath

Schoolgirls in Gymslips
A line-up of schoolgirls with solemn faces, wearing gym- slips and gym-shoes - by Gymbo, of course !

India. Great Mughal Empire (17th c. ). Solemn
India. Great Mughal Empire (17th c.). Solemn prayer of emperor Jahangir after the Ramadan in Idgah. Mughal art. Miniature Painting. GERMANY. Berlin. Museum of Islamic Arts

Scapegoat Released
During the Jewish ceremony of Solemn Expiation, a High Priest draws lots for two goats, and the scapegoat is sent out into the desert to atone for their sins. Date: BC

Young Victorian man with flower in buttonhole
A young Victorian man in his best clothes, with a cravat and pin, and a flower in his buttonhole, poses in the photographers studio

Death of King Edward VII
Page from The Sphere memorial number published at the time of the death of King Edward VII, showing the King on his death bed in the top photograph, and below

Algerian Woman - Handkerchief Dance
An Algerian woman doing the handkerchief dance - Algeria

African Circumcision
Circumcision is a crucial rite of passage in most African societies, the occasion for solemn ceremonies such as this tribal procession in south or west Africa

King George V and others at first Armistice anniversary
King George V and other royal mourners taking part in the first Armistice anniversary (first Remembrance Day), 11 November 1919. Date: 1919

Captains Regent, Republic of San Marino, Italy
Solemn entrance of the Captains Regent (heads of state), Republic of San Marino, Italy, 1 October 1929. Elected every six months, they were at this date Ezio Balducci and Aldo Busignani. Date: 1929

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