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Citizens Collection (page 4)

Background imageCitizens Collection: The Spirit of the People

The Spirit of the People
Six photos showing the imperturbability of British citizens when faced with German bombings: You might as well try to shake the nerve of a mountain as of this population wrote Mr E.C

Background imageCitizens Collection: Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948

Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing several citizens of West Berlin bringing their old woollen garments to a second-hand clothing depot, Berlin, August 1948

Background imageCitizens Collection: Citizens of West Berlin outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall, 1

Citizens of West Berlin outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall, 1
Photograph showing up to 500, 000 West Berliners gathered outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall to celebrate the end of the Berlin Blockade, 12th May 1949

Background imageCitizens Collection: American Troops marching through Paris; Second World War, 19

American Troops marching through Paris; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing troops of the US Fourth Division marching along the Champs Elysees, Paris, 1944. This was not a victory parade

Background imageCitizens Collection: With Albert, Boulogne

With Albert, Boulogne
He meets Prince Albert at Boulogne, and they ride through the town with applause from the citizens

Background imageCitizens Collection: War with Russia - 3

War with Russia - 3
When Bolshevik Russia attempts to seize the new republic of Poland, many Warsaw citizens back them : a group of communist volunteers are addressed by their commander

Background imageCitizens Collection: Nice and Savoie

Nice and Savoie
In return for French help in freeing Italy of the Austrians, Savoie and Nice are passed to French hands : the citizens of Nice, now French, proceed to the vote (scrutin). Date: summer 1860

Background imageCitizens Collection: Royals at Amsterdam

Royals at Amsterdam
The Dutch royals don t come to Amsterdam all that often, so when they do the citizens turn out to greet them : the scene at the Muntsluis

Background imageCitizens Collection: War with Russia - 4

War with Russia - 4
A parade of volunteers marches through the streets of Warsaw, rousing citizens to volunteer against the bolshevik Red Army which threatens to take their city

Background imageCitizens Collection: Insurrection in Lisboa

Insurrection in Lisboa
While citizens of Lisboa look on with curiosity, government troops entrench themselves to fight off yet another insurrection

Background imageCitizens Collection: Tercentenary - 2

Tercentenary - 2
Despite the rain, the citizens of Amsterdam are determined to celebrate three hundred years of independence : the scene at the Dam

Background imageCitizens Collection: Order of St Jakob

Order of St Jakob
Graaf Floris V (count of Holland) founds the order of St Jakob and bestows it on deserving citizens

Background imageCitizens Collection: Alvas Statue

Alvas Statue
After he is safely out of the way, the statue of the hated Alva is dragged through the streets by the citizens of Antwerp

Background imageCitizens Collection: Derby & Canterbury / Paris

Derby & Canterbury / Paris
The Archbishop of Canterbury is sent as an ambassador by the citizens of London to Paris to meet the exiled Earl of Derby and ask him to return to supplant Richard II

Background imageCitizens Collection: Citzens of Ghent

Citzens of Ghent
An interview between the citizens of Ghent and the Earl of Flanders

Background imageCitizens Collection: Anti-Revolution Cartoon

Anti-Revolution Cartoon
REPUBLIC WHICH GOOD CITIZENS DON T WANT - cartoon opposing revolutionary extremism : Marianne holds the torch of civil war and the shrouds of three prominent victims

Background imageCitizens Collection: The Barricades at Trone, Paris; Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1

The Barricades at Trone, Paris; Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1
Panoramic scene of Paris and the barricades at Trone, with soldiers patrolling and citizens going about their business. One French soldier can be seen showing off his war trophy

Background imageCitizens Collection: Boulevard Orator

Boulevard Orator
An orator of the boulevard - there is never a shortage of patriotic citizens ready to address their fellows whether on the sidewalks or in cafes

Background imageCitizens Collection: Electing a King / 1555

Electing a King / 1555
Electing a king in ancient Scandinavia

Background imageCitizens Collection: Pius IX Returns

Pius IX Returns
Now that the French have rescued Rome from those awful Republicans, it is safe for Pius IX to go back : he lands at Naples where the pious citizens fall to their knees

Background imageCitizens Collection: French Take Rome - 6

French Take Rome - 6
The French may have re-taken Rome for the pope, but they are very unpopular in the city - a French visitor is set upon by patriotic citizens and their no less patriotic dog

Background imageCitizens Collection: Insurrection in Milano 2

Insurrection in Milano 2
Fighting in the corso dei Servi, Milano, as citizens revolt - not for the first or the last time - against their Austrian overlords

Background imageCitizens Collection: Savonarola Supported

Savonarola Supported
To begin with, Savonarolas attempts to impose reform on his fellow-citizens is widely supported : a procession of children passes through the streets to set an example

Background imageCitizens Collection: Tour of Africa 1947

Tour of Africa 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA. The Royal Family are greeted enthusiastically as they visit Orlando native township, Johannesburg

Background imageCitizens Collection: Revolutionary Calendar

Revolutionary Calendar
Anticipating the new calendar devised by deputy Romme, which will come into force on 10 October, the citizens of Arras stage a grand procession in its honour

Background imageCitizens Collection: Submission of Cambrai

Submission of Cambrai
SUBMISSION OF CAMBRAI The citizens of Cambrai yield to Louis XIVs invading army

Background imageCitizens Collection: Louis in Paris - 2

Louis in Paris - 2
Louis bravely returns to Paris where he is enthusiastically welcomed to the Hotel de Ville by Bailly, the mayor and by the citizens of Paris

Background imageCitizens Collection: Masdrid Meeting

Masdrid Meeting
Resistance to Isabelas heavy- handed rule - to say nothing of her notorious private life - is fomented by political meetings calling the citizens of Madrid to decisive action

Background imageCitizens Collection: Unrest at Fribourg 2

Unrest at Fribourg 2
The Sonderbund conflict provokes unrest throughout Switzerland : citizens of Fribourg gather in the Grande Place

Background imageCitizens Collection: Issue of Passes

Issue of Passes
At the Tauride Palace, passes are issued to the citizens of Petrograd by the revolutionary authorities

Background imageCitizens Collection: Tokyo Earthquake 1923

Tokyo Earthquake 1923
The citizens of Tokyo flee in terror as most of their city is destroyed by the Great Kanto earthquake : more than 140, 000 people will lose their lives as a result

Background imageCitizens Collection: News from the War

News from the War
Citizens of St Petersburg read notices posted on walls, telling them how the war with Japan is going

Background imageCitizens Collection: Chicago Fire / 1871

Chicago Fire / 1871
At Chicago, this picture shows citizens trying to escape by way of the Ike Randolph Street Bridge

Background imageCitizens Collection: Palermo Liberated

Palermo Liberated
The citizens of Palermo, liberated by Garibaldi, take advantage of their new liberty to avenge themselves on their former Neapolitan rulers

Background imageCitizens Collection: Garibaldi at Naples

Garibaldi at Naples
Citizens of Naples throng the strada de Toledo, welcoming Garibaldi and his men

Background imageCitizens Collection: Roman Volunteers

Roman Volunteers
Romans are encouraged to volunteer to fight for independence. They respond more enthusiastically than the citizens of Vienna (see picture 10197629)

Background imageCitizens Collection: War Announced

War Announced
Citizens of Lyon read the proclamation issued by Napoleon III, announcing his intention of invading Italy

Background imageCitizens Collection: Citizens of Chicago flee the burning city

Citizens of Chicago flee the burning city
The panicking citizens of Chicago flee the burning city

Background imageCitizens Collection: Countryside outing of wealthy Swedish citizens

Countryside outing of wealthy Swedish citizens
A countryside outing of some wealthy Swedish citizens

Background imageCitizens Collection: Europeans Flee Ethiopia

Europeans Flee Ethiopia
Europeans and prominent citizens flee Addis Ababa as Italians draw near

Background imageCitizens Collection: Deportation of Silesians

Deportation of Silesians who choose to remain German citizens

Background imageCitizens Collection: Leaflet Drop on Brussels

Leaflet Drop on Brussels
Allied aircraft drop leaflets on Brussels in order to encourage its citizens to trust in the ultimate defeat of Germany

Background imageCitizens Collection: Wwi / Occupied Lille

Wwi / Occupied Lille
In occupied Lille, the French citizens refuse to sign a German peace petition

Background imageCitizens Collection: German Couple 1515

German Couple 1515
A pair of leading citizens

Background imageCitizens Collection: English Costume 1630

English Costume 1630
As a group of citizens emerge from church, they provide a good cross-section of the clothing of ordinary people of the day

Background imageCitizens Collection: Germany / Halberstadt

Germany / Halberstadt
Halberstadt: statue of Roland, with citizens armed, ready to defend their liberty

Background imageCitizens Collection: Carnival Giants / 1910

Carnival Giants / 1910
Carnival giants marching through town scattering the citizens who scurry under their feet



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