Anniversary Gallery

Middlesbrough and Cleveland Iron Trade Jubilee

The Middlesbrough and Cleveland Iron Trade Jubilee in 1881: general view of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. The ILN says, "The fiftieth anniversary of the flourishing town of Middlesbrough-on-Tees, the seat of the great Cleveland iron trade of North Yorkshire, was celebrated ... the streets were gaily decorated, and at night there were illuminations and fireworks in the Albert Park. Pasture land and cornfields have given place to numerous ironworks, thousands of houses and shops, and miles of streets." Date: 1881

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Orleans, France - The 500th Anniversary - Joan of Arc

Orleans, France - The President of France (Joseph Athanase Gaston) Paul Doumer (1857-1932) and his principal Ministers lead a parade to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of Jeane D'Arc hearing the voices which led her on her path to iconic status. In 1426, when the 100 years war was in its 90th year, French farm girl Joan began hearing the voices of three saints, instructing her to lead the French forces. Having made an uncannily prophesy, Joan was granted an audience with the Dauphin, Charles. To test her, he disguised himself, but she instantly picked him out. This was accepted as proof of her divine inspiration, and, in spite of her age and gender, she was put at the head of the French army. Date: 1926

Mariano Moreno

Postcard celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the May Revolution in Argentina, featuring an inset portrait of Mariano Moreno - (1778-1811) - an Argentine lawyer, journalist, and politician. He played a decisive role in the Primera Junta, the first national government of Argentina, created after the May Revolution. Date: 1910

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection