Ceremony Collection (page 5)

King George V - Commemorative Coronation postcard
King George V (1865-1936) on the Coronation Chair - Commemorative Coronation postcard. George and Mary's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 22 June 1911. Date: 1911

George V - Silver Jubilee Procession at Victoria Memorial
George V - Silver Jubilee Procession passing the Queen Victoria Memorial before Buckingham Palace, London. Date: 1935

QSS Lusitania - souvenir of launch, commemorative 18 carat gold handled scissors, with stainless steel blades, the crossover engraved with John Brown and Co

Native American Dog Feast Ceremony Date: 1890

Burning ghats, Benares
Manikarnika (also known simply as the burning ghat) is the place where the majority of dead bodies are cremated in Varanasi. Hindus believe it will liberate them from the cycle of death and rebirth

The resting place of Sir Arthur Sullivan (Maybe 1842- November 1900) at St Pauls Cathedral. Service was in in the chapel Royal, St James

Lord Chancellor Alverstone getting sworn in
Lord chancellor and the judges attending a special service in Westminster Abbey. The judges proceeded to the law courts where Lord Alverstone

Formation of the Irish Guards
Irish Guard formation (1st April 1900) due to the bravery and courage shown by the Irish regiment in South Africa during the Boer war (11 Oct 1899 ?? 31 May 1902)

Illustration of man and woman in aeroplane, on aeromoon
Illustration of man and woman in aeroplane with United States flags and flowers, on aeromoon'. Captioned, In the first flight of happiness: The Aeromoon and ?

Beatification of Joan of Arc, St. Peter's
A ceremony for the beatification of Saint Joan of Arc in St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome. Beatification is the process of the Catholic Church posthumously recognising a person's entrance into

Amateur Japanese Fair, Newcastle
An amateur Japanese fair at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. We see men and women in a mock japanese garden compex, wearing kimonos and with fans, umbrellas

Opening of Working Lads Institute, Whitechapel
The Princess of Wales receiving receiving purses after opening the new Working Lads Institute in Whitechapel, London. The building was opened for the betterment of lads

Burmese Tug of War
Depiction of a game of tug of war in Burma (Myanmar). In Burma, tug of war has important cultural origins - it is used both as a sort of raindance

The New Telpher Line at Glynde
The new Telpher line at Glynde, near Lewes, the seat of Lord Hampden (1814-1892), the Ex-Speaker of the House of Commons. His wife, Lady Hampden, is seen starting the first train

Scene from The Faithful Heart
A scene from the film The Faithful Heart depicting a fictional Victoria Cross investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Date: 1932

Swimming Season
Swimming scenes from pools in Wembley, Blackpool and San Francisco. The new Wembley pool is being opened by Rt. Hon. L. S. (Leo) Amery (1873-1955). Date: 1932

Coronation morning, Westminster Abbey, London
Westminster Abbey, London, on Coronation Morning, 12 May 1937 - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - showing the Coronation Chair, the Chair of State, the Throne of Homage

Turkey. Constantinople. Iftar or dinner of Grand Vizier
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Iftar or dinner of Grand Vizier and ministers on the third night of Ramadan. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

The Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice by Leandro Bassano
Leandro Bassano (1557-1622). Italian mannerist painter. The Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice. Detail. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Zwierzyniec Hobby-Horse, c. 1881, by Hipolit Lipinski
Hipolit Lipinski (1846-1884). Polish painter. Zwierzyniec Hobby-Horse, c.1881. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland. Date: 2018

Spain, Madrid. Royal Palace. Ceremony of imposing the insignia of the Cross of the Victory to the Princess of Asturias, on the April 9, 1881

Knight of the Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece in ceremonial dress. Chivalry order founded in 1429 by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. Chromolithography

Knight of the Order of Montesa. Ceremonial costume
Knight of the Order of Saint Mary of Montesa and St. George of Alfama or Order of Montesa. Military order established by King Jaime II of Aragon in 1317 to take the place of the Order of the Temple

The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand
Knight in ceremonial dress and wearing the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, also known as the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand

Knight of the Order of Alcantara in ceremonial dress. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Knight of the Order of Santiago wearing ceremonial dress. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or Malta
Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or of Malta. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). The queen wearing the cape of Grand Master of the military orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcantara and Montesa. Chromolithography

Wooden anthropomorphic figure. Chimu culture
Wooden anthropomorphic figure. There were idols and depictions of ancestors In the temples and shrines. Chimu culture. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1470 AD). Peru. Museum of the Americas

Italy, Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries. Ancient Roman suburban Villa. Frescoes depicting a bride initiating into a Bacchian Mysteries in preparation for marriage, 1st century AD. Date: 2014

Obelisk of Theodosius. 4th century. Detail of the pedestal
Obelisk of Roman emperor Theodosius.4th century AD. Detail of the pedestal. Theodosius I offers laurels of victory. Hippodrome of Constantinople. Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 2007

The Tomb of The Unknown Warrior, in Westminster Abbey, during the burial ceremony, with members of the public paying their respects. Date: 1920

The Life Guards - The Drummer and Band in State Dress. The silver kettledrums presented by William IV are richly ornamented with the Royal Arms

Introducing a Lady to Her Majesty Queen Charlotte
Debutante Ceremony of Introducing a Lady to Her Majesty Queen Charlotte at the Court of St James's, 1766 Date: 1766

Church Parade, North Side, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Date: circa 1900s

Shinto Religious Dance - Japan. Date: circa 1920s

RMS Mauretania, ocean liner being launched 1938
The launch of the RMS Mauretania unveiled the name by Lady Bates, wife of the Chairman of the Cunard White Star taking place at Cammell Laird's yard, Birkenhead

William the Conqueror crowned at Westminster Abbey, London. Date: 25th December 1066

HMS Esk, burial at sea of Ldg Sig G H Guest
HMS Esk (H15), British E-class destroyer, burial at sea of Leading Signalman G H Guest, who died on 17 January 1935 and was buried the following day. Date: 1935

Edward VII's coffin in Westminster Hall london, on a raised platform to allow the public to pay their respects. Date: May 1910

Procession of boats on the River Thames. Passing through the bridge after the raising of the bascules, opened by Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark)

Laying the Foundation Stone of the New Tower Bridge 1886
Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) laying the memorial stone on behalf of Queen Victoria of the Tower Bridge, London. Date: 21st June 1886

Firing the salute at the opening of Tower Bridge, London. Date: 30th June 1894

The Royal party leaving Tower Bridge for their return journey for Westminster. Date: 30th June 1894

The Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark) going over the bridge, round on the south side of the river and down back again by the southern approach

19th Century Albert Keller Capitalism Capitalist
19th, century, Albert, Keller, capitalism, capitalist, ceremony, colored, cremation, crematorium, crematory, death, engraving, fire, hat, high, society, incinerate, incineration, italian, Italy, men

Opening of Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels
King Baudouin in Army uniform in the centre of the Royal group, on his right his brother Prince Albert in naval uniform. On the left of King Baudouin are Princess de Rethy with Princess Marie

King George V at the unveiling of the Cenotaph, 1920
King George V stands facing the Cenotaph during the unveiling ceremony on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920. Facing him are his three eldest sons, the Prince of Wales, Prince Albert and Prince Henry

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