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24th Collection (page 4)

Background image24th Collection: Sergeant of the Grenadier Guards in Marching Order

Sergeant of the Grenadier Guards in Marching Order
Plaster cast of a Sergeant of the Grenadier Guards in Marching Order. Ex family collection. George Edward Wade (1853-1933)

Background image24th Collection: Matchbox cover inscribed In memoriam - Kitchener, WW1

Matchbox cover inscribed In memoriam - Kitchener, WW1
Matchbox cover inscribed " In memoriam - Kitchener, born 24th June 1850, drowned 5th June 1916. He did his duty." Trench Art

Background image24th Collection: Captain Francis Grenfell retrieving the guns at Audregnies

Captain Francis Grenfell retrieving the guns at Audregnies
The Taking of the Guns. Captain Francis Grenfell of the 9th Lancers retrieving the guns of 119th Battery Royal Field Artillery at Audregnies, during the Battle of Mons, 24th August 1914

Background image24th Collection: The Sphere Christmas Number 1924 The Joy of Christmastide

The Sphere Christmas Number 1924 The Joy of Christmastide
Front cover illustration by Millar Watt showing an elegantly dressed lady gathering holly in the snowy countryside, accompanied by a small girl who is making snowballs. Date: 24th November 1924

Background image24th Collection: A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by H. G. Hine

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by H. G. Hine
An engraving of Christmas tree showing the bills that the father of the family has to pay over the Christmas period. 1853

Background image24th Collection: Colour illustration by Howard K. Elcock

Colour illustration by Howard K. Elcock
Colour illustration showing a dramatic dance performance. Date: 24th February 1926

Background image24th Collection: Gates to Alexandra Palace Park and Airship pilot Dr Barton

Gates to Alexandra Palace Park and Airship pilot Dr Barton
An absolutely fascinating postcard showing the gates to Alexandra Palace Park and Airship pilot Dr Francis Alexander Barton (1861-1939), who made a successful flight on 24th July, 1905

Background image24th Collection: Damage to Exeter during WW2 - Baedeker Blitz

Damage to Exeter during WW2 - Baedeker Blitz
" Exeter under fire" - Damage sustained by bombing on the city by German planes of the luftwaffe during WW2. The Baedeker Blitz (or Baedeker raids) were targetted raids

Background image24th Collection: Firework Display for the Shah of Persia - 1902

Firework Display for the Shah of Persia - 1902
Firework Display for the Shah of Persia at Crystal Palace, 24th August 1902. There were 70, 000 spectators! Date: 1902

Background image24th Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece - Proclamation of the Constitution

Thessaloniki, Greece - Proclamation of the Constitution
Crowds gathering on the Quayside at Thessaloniki, Greece to hear the Proclamation of the Constitution on 24th July 1908. Date: 1908

Background image24th Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II in Berlin, Germany

Kaiser Wilhelm II in Berlin, Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm II at the celebrations for the marriage of his daughter Princess Viktoria Luise of Prussia to Ernst August of Hanover in Berlin, Germany - 24th May 1913. Date: 1913

Background image24th Collection: Brazzaville, Congo - arrival of French General de Gaulle

Brazzaville, Congo - arrival of French General de Gaulle
Brazzaville, Congo - the arrival of French General Charles de Gaulle at this former French Colony on 24th October 1940. Date: 1940

Background image24th Collection: INGLɓ, Jos頨1718-1789). San Vincent Ferrer

INGLɓ, Jos頨1718-1789). San Vincent Ferrer
INGLɓ, Jos頨 1718-1789). San Vincent Ferrer in the Compromise of Caspe. 18th c. 24th June 1412. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum

Background image24th Collection: Spain (24th March 1814). Retrun of Fernando VII

Spain (24th March 1814). Retrun of Fernando VII. The king crossing the Fluvi࠲ iver. Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background image24th Collection: France. Saint Bartholomews Day massacre in Paris

France. Saint Bartholomews Day massacre in Paris (24th August 1572). Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background image24th Collection: France. Hundred Years War. Death of Count of

France. Hundred Years War. Death of Count of
" France. Hundred Years War. Death of Count of Salisbury in the siege of Orleans, 24th October 1428. Fol. 54v of the " Vigiles de Charles VII" by Martial d Auvergne (c. 1484)

Background image24th Collection: German Empire. War of Religion. Battle of M�g

German Empire. War of Religion. Battle of M�g
German Empire. War of Religion. Battle of M� g (24th April, 1547). Capitulation of the duke of Saxony. The emperor Charles V with his brother Ferdinand I, king of Romans

Background image24th Collection: Italian Unification. Battle of Solferino (24th

Italian Unification. Battle of Solferino (24th June 1859). Litography

Background image24th Collection: Holy Roman Empire. War of Religion. M�Battle

Holy Roman Empire. War of Religion. M�Battle
Holy Roman Empire. War of Religion. M� Battle (24th April 1547). Duke of Saxonys surrender. Emperor Charles V with his brother Ferdinand, King of the Romans, and the Duke of Alba

Background image24th Collection: Spain (1852). Peninsular War (1808-1814). Joachim

Spain (1852). Peninsular War (1808-1814). Joachim Murat arrives in Madrid (24th March 1808). Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background image24th Collection: America (16th c. ). Batlle of Zempoala (24th May

America (16th c. ). Batlle of Zempoala (24th May
" America (16th c.). Batlle of Zempoala (24th May 1520). Hernan Cortes taking Pᮦ ilo de Narv᥺ as a prisoner. Painting of the series " History of Mexico". Painting. SPAIN

Background image24th Collection: Paris (April 24th, 1789). The cavalry charges

Paris (April 24th, 1789). The cavalry charges against the workers of the paper factory R鶥 illon in Faubourg Saint Antoine. Etching. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Background image24th Collection: Germanic Empire

Germanic Empire. War of Religion. Battle of Mhlberg (24th April 1547). Surrender of the Duke of Saxony. Emperor

Background image24th Collection: LFB Athletic Association meeting programme

LFB Athletic Association meeting programme
LFB Athletic Association 24th Annual Athletic Meeting programme for 24 July 1926

Background image24th Collection: The body of the martyr President, Abraham Lincoln. Lying in

The body of the martyr President, Abraham Lincoln. Lying in state at the City Hall, N.Y. April, 24th & 25th 1865. Date 1865. The body of the martyr President, Abraham Lincoln

Background image24th Collection: Genl. Ampudia treating for the capitulation of Monterey sic

Genl. Ampudia treating for the capitulation of Monterey sic, with Genl. Taylor, 24th Sept. 1846. Date c1846

Background image24th Collection: Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth

Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth. 1st Regt. New York Fire Zouaves. Assassinated at the Capture of Alexandria, May 24th, 1861. He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in

Background image24th Collection: Collecting the mail on Christmas Eve - Ashley Street, London

Collecting the mail on Christmas Eve - Ashley Street, London
Collecting the mail on Christmas Eve 1955 - Ashley Street, London. The postal van bears the slightly humorous slogan (in regard to the date this photograph was taken) Post Early for Christmas !

Background image24th Collection: A view of the Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th Au

A view of the Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814. Print shows a view from southeast of fire-damaged U.S. Capitol building. Date 1814

Background image24th Collection: The Battle of Quasimas near Santiago June 24th, 1898. The 9t

The Battle of Quasimas near Santiago June 24th, 1898. The 9th and 10th colored cavalry in support of rough riders

Background image24th Collection: Lisbon, Portugal - Market 24th of July

Lisbon, Portugal - Market 24th of July (Mercado 24 de Julho). Date: circa 1910s

Background image24th Collection: Members of the French Government 24th February 1848

Members of the French Government 24th February 1848
Members of the French Provisional Government of the Second Republic 24th February 1848. Date: 24th February 1848

Background image24th Collection: The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi

The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th 1862. Destruction of the Rebel gunboats, rams, and iron clad batteries by the Union Fleet under the Flag Officer Farragut

Background image24th Collection: Princess Irene of Hesse crowned

Princess Irene of Hesse crowned
Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) is crowned by the Empress at her marriage to Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) on 24th May 1888 at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. Date: 1888

Background image24th Collection: Irene of Hesse marries Henry of Prussia

Irene of Hesse marries Henry of Prussia
Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) and her husband Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) - married on 24th May 1888 in the Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. Date: 1888

Background image24th Collection: Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929)

Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929)
Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) and her husband Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) following their marriage on 24th May 1888 in Berlin. Date: 1888

Background image24th Collection: Cambridge-Abel Smith Balcombe wedding, 1931

Cambridge-Abel Smith Balcombe wedding, 1931
The Duke and Duchess of York with Princess Elizabeth at the Cambridge-Abel Smith wedding in Balcombe village church, West Sussex

Background image24th Collection: Arrival of General de Gaulle - Congo

Arrival of General de Gaulle - Congo
Brazzaville, Congo - the arrival of French General de Gaulle at this former French Colony on 24th October 1940 Date: 1940

Background image24th Collection: Empire Day and Coronation thanksgiving service at St Paul s

Empire Day and Coronation thanksgiving service at St Paul s
The royal carriage returning unceremoniously from St Pauls Cathedral following the Empire Day and Coronation thanksgiving service, as attending by King George VI

Background image24th Collection: Girl Guides: Princess Elizabeth washing up, 1944

Girl Guides: Princess Elizabeth washing up, 1944
Princess Elizabeth(right), patrol leader in the Buckingham Palace Company of Girl Guides, helps with the washing up, while in camp at Windsor. Date: 24th July 1944

Background image24th Collection: Machine Gun Battalion at Dieval, northern France, WW1

Machine Gun Battalion at Dieval, northern France, WW1
Men of the 24th Motor Machine Gun Battalion at Dieval, northern France, awaiting an inspection by General Horne towards the end of the First World War. Date: 12 June 1918

Background image24th Collection: General Horne with batallion at Dieval, France

General Horne with batallion at Dieval, France
General Henry Sinclair Horne (1861-1929) of the British First Army inspecting the 24th Motor Machine Gun Batallion at Dieval, in northern France, towards the end of the First World War

Background image24th Collection: Prince Alfred skating with his bride

Prince Alfred skating with his bride
Romantic front cover engraving from The Graphic showing Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, skating with his bride, the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia. The Prince travelled to St

Background image24th Collection: Angus-Sanderson production

Angus-Sanderson production
Article in the Illustrated London News, 24th January 1920, on The Combination of Excellence and Economy in Car Production with reference to the Angus-Sanderson car manufactured at the factory at

Background image24th Collection: Playtime at Pourville: On the Plage of the Grand Hotel by Ho

Playtime at Pourville: On the Plage of the Grand Hotel by Ho
This image depicts a busy scene around the swimming pool of the Grand Hotel on the Normandy coast

Background image24th Collection: General Dwight Eisenhower

General Dwight Eisenhower
Photograph of General Dwight Eisenhower washing his hands during his visit to the Normandy Beach Head

Background image24th Collection: Royal Air Travel by Thompson

Royal Air Travel by Thompson
A Vickers-Pegasus Viastra all-metal monoplane fitted with two Bristol Pegasus engines built to the order of the Prince of Wales for personal use in this country and abroad

Background image24th Collection: Visit Egypt tourism advertisement

Visit Egypt tourism advertisement
Colour advertisement for the Egypt Travel Bureau



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