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Ulyssess Grant / FreedomULYSSESs GRANT American Civil War General, and later President, receiving the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall
Boer War Memorial unveiling, Haverfordwest, South WalesCommemorative photograph of the unveiling of the Boer War Memorial at St Mary the Virgin Church, High Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales
Beating the Bounds BoatsENGLAND - BEATING THE BOUNDS Choirboys and dignitaries sailing down the Thames in rowing boats, en route to St. Clement Danes for the beating the parish boundaries ceremony Date: early 1930s
Emperor Franz Joseph I visits Zavidovici, Bosnia HerzegovinaA visit by Franz Joseph I (18301916), the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and monarch of other states in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Zavidovici in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aero Spacelines B-377MG Mini-Guppy N1037V, four-engined out-sized commercial freighter, at the 1967 Paris Air Show, with Airshow serial 207'
Politicians and dignitaries enjoying the samples at a food exhibition Date: circa 1958
Death of Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav statesmanVisiting 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 statesmanScene 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)
McDonnell Douglas C-9C 73-1681United States Air Force - McDonnell Douglas C-9C 73-1681 (MSN 47668), on approach to RAF Mildenhall, Feb-March 1998. Assigned to 89th Military Airlift Wing, Andrews AFB, MD
Delhi Durbar (1903?) tented village of dignitaries and princes
The Visit of King George V to the Royal Show, Norwich in 1911. Here, the King is examining the Stand of H. Bamford and Sons. Date: 1911
c. 1890s India - palace of the Maharajah of Bangalorec.1890s India - Indian and European dignitaries outside the palace of the Maharajah or Bangalore - captioned. (We also have an uncaptioned version)
Dignitaries on Metropolitan underground railway, LondonDignitaries taking a ride on the first train of the Metropolitan underground railway, London. Date: 1863
Trial-trip on the Underground Railway 1862Dignitaries taking a ride on the first underground train on the Metropolitan Railway line, waving their hats in the air as they ride on a wooden steam locomotive between Paddington and Farrinton
Lady Haig with Scottish Pilgrims in Cambrai, northern FranceLady Haig (The Countess Haig of Bemersyde) leading Scottish participants in the Battlefields Pilgrimage through Cambrai, northern France
Mayor of Shrewsbury at Celebration of Empire DayThe Mayor of Shrewsbury, T. Corbett Esq. at Celebration of Empire Day, 1907, at the Shropshire and West Midland Show Ground. 1907
Prize Giving at the General Hospital, HerefordFormal group of nurses standing and sitting on raised platform with various dignitaries sitting in central row. Two matrons at far left hold bouquets of flowers
27TH IPU CONFERENCEDelegates listen attentively at the 27th conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (established in 1889) held in Bucharest, Romania Date: 1931
German Dignitaries visiting Turkey. Date: circa 1900s
London Underground Opened 1863Dignitaries taking a ride on the first train on the Metropolitan Railway, including William Gladstone and his wife (at the front of the carriage on the left). Date: 1863
NCH Childrens Home Bramhope, LeedsThe opening of new houses at the National Childrens Home in Bramhope, Leeds. The homes children are joined for the occasion by local dignitaries and other visitors. Date: Date unknown
Marble thrones in the Theatre of Dionysus, Athens, GreeceThe Theatre of Dionysus, Athens, Greece. Alterations to the stage were made in the Hellenistic period, and 67 marble thrones (4 pictured here) were added around the periphery of the orchestra
Typical coronation processionThe Procession usually observed in the Coronation of our Kings and Queens, showing the hierarchy of dignitaries in English society. 18th century
15th century Costume1. Jean de Linden (1394) 2. Duc de Baviere (1430-1470) (whose name is unknown) 3. Albert III, Achilles de Brandebourg (1475) wearing an Electors cap 4. Ludwig von Hutten (1414) 5
Lord Arthur Balfour - Electrical Station, Tel Aviv, IsraelLord Arthur Balfour (1848-1930) visit to the Electrical Station, Tel Aviv, Israel in March, 1925. (see also: 11093260) Date: 1925
IRAN. Persepolis. Palace of Darius. Relief of Darius I the Great sitting on his throne with dignitaries, 521 BC. Persian art. Relief on rock
Coronation of Haakon VII of NorwayThe Coronation of Haakon VII (Prince Carl of Denmark and Iceland, born Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel (18721957)
King George V and Queen Mary at a banquet with Cosmo Lang, Archibishop of Canterbury, in the right foreground. Guests include the Crown Princess of Germany and the Princess of Japan. Date: 1911
Opening of Baden Powell House, South Kensington, LondonScene during the official opening of Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London, by Queen Elizabeth II. The building received a number of awards
King George VI opens Empire Exhibition, Glasgow 1938King George VI declaring the British Empire Exhibition at Glasgow open, in the presence of 100, 000 spectators at Ibrox Stadium. Queen Elizabeth stands with other dignitaries behind the king
LCC-MFB Royal visit to Brigade HeadquartersA rare picture of the Chief Officer, Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, as he waits to greet the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII)
Dignitaries of the Church officiating at the 1953 CoronationLeading churchmen who played a part in the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. Top left is Dr Garbett, Archbishop of York, whose role was to support the Archbishop of Canterbury
Conakry - French GuineaFrench West Africa (Guinea) Conakry - Ballay Monument - in memorium of French Governor Noel Ballay (Governor between 1891-1900)
Ticket to Review of Scottish Volunteers, Edinburgh, ScotlandTicket to Review of Scottish Volunteers by Queen Victoria on the Grand Stand at Queens Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, on 25 August 1881. 1881
Laying of the Foundation Stone for a Religious School. Date: circa 1910
Queen Elizabeth in CornwallQueen Elizabeth on a visit to Cornwall with the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Andrew. Date: circa 1980s
Procession of dignitaries riding on elephants - Singapore - possibly to celebrate the Sultans birthday? Date: circa 1920s
Sandals, gloves and other ornamental clothing items1. & 2. Sandals; these are not genuine sandals, as worn by monks; these are the shoes worn by the ecclesiastical dignitaries from the Carolingian period (13th century) 3. & 4. Gloves 5. & 7
Alfonso XIII of Spain presenting his son to DignitariesAlfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) presenting his son Alfonso, Prince of Asturias to the Grandees and Dignitaries in May 1907. Date: 1907
The opening of the Kursaal Cinema, Beirut, Lebanon Date: circa 1910s
Tour of the Colonies - Kings Procession - Their majestries walking along gallery proceeded by dignitaries. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies. Date: circa 1900
General William Booth arriving at the City Hall, TokyoGeneral William Booth and Japanese Generals arriving at the City Hall, Tokyo - April 1907 (see: 10994438). Date: 1907
The welcome partyDignitaries were always on hand to play their part. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
George V in WartimeGeorge V visits a naval establishment, accompanied by the Mayor and various officials and dignitaries. His attache looks rather bored, poor fellow. Date: 29 September 1915
Bucharest ConferenceThe 27th Inter-Parliamentary Conference (now the Inter- Parliamentary Union), at Bucharest, Romania. It brings together parliamentarians to discuss international problems Date: 1931
Photograph of King Manuel of Portugal in the TatlerBlack and white photograph in the Tatler of King Manuel of Portugal, with the Prince of Wales receiving an enthusiastic reception on a visit to the Guildhall, London. Date: 24th November 1909
International Law - The Better Way by Thomas Nast in Harpers Weekly, 14th November 1874. A boat called The Arbitrator carrying the flag of truce lands in Geneva
Foundation stone laying at Pratt, Kansas, USAFoundation stone laying ceremony for a Freemasons Lodge at Pratt, Kansas, USA. Date: 1912
Gathering of boy scouts in Sierra Leone, West AfricaA large gathering of boy scouts in Sierra Leone, West Africa, with a special investiture ceremony taking place. Date: 20th century
The Channel Tunnel - hints to Aldermen, Heath RobinsonA well-known magnate of the Port of Dover laying the foundation stone of the tunnel in the Channel. An amusing scene envisaged by William Heath Robinson showing various dignitaries observing
Prince Bernhard visiting Dutch boy scouts and cubsPrince Bernhard of the Netherlands (left), husband of Crown Princess Juliana, visiting Dutch boy scouts and cubs, who form a guard of honour on his arrival, 18 April 1939
Chief Scout and Governor with new Queens Scouts, GuyanaGovernor and Chief Scout, Sir Richard Luyt, with two of seven new Queens Scouts and their proud mothers from Buxton, East Coast Demerara, British Guyana, South America
Chief Scout and Governor with new Queens Scout, GuyanaGovernor and Chief Scout, Sir Richard Luyt, with one of seven new Queens Scouts and his proud mother from Buxton, East Coast Demerara, British Guyana, South America
Cub scouts running past VIPs, British Guyana, South America. On the dais are Sir Richard Luyt, Governor and Chief Scout of Guyana, his wife Lady Luyt, and Dr P A Reid, Minister for Youth. Date: 1966
Chief Scout with seven new Queens Scouts, British GuyanaGovernor and Chief Scout, Sir Richard Luyt, with seven new Queens Scouts, British Guyana, South America, March 1966. Date: 1966
Reception on completion of Eiffel TowerVIPS, state and civic dignitaries, along with senior engineers gather for a reception at the top of the completed Eiffel Tower on 31 March 1889. Date: 1889
King George V and Queen Mary in a theatre balconyKing George V and Queen Mary with others, sitting in a theatre balcony
Scouts on parade for VIP visit, Gambia, West AfricaScouts (boys and girls) on parade, Gambia, West Africa. The visiting dignitaries are Sir Edward Brandis Denham (Governor of The Gambia) and his wife. Date: circa late 1920s
Visitors at Girl Guides rally, CyprusVisitors at an outdoor Girl Guides rally, Cyprus. Date: 1954
LFB Headquarters - Awaiting arrival of their majestiesThe opening of the new LFB Headquarters at Lambeth - the top brass await the arrival of their majesties. Date: 1937
Laying the foundation stone, Baden Powell House, LondonScene during the laying of the foundation stone for the new Baden Powell House in Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The site was acquired in 1956, and Ralph Tubbs was appointed architect
Shah of Persia on visit to BritainGroup photo of dignitaries during a visit to Britain of the Shah of Persia, Nasr-Ed-Din (Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar) (1831-1896), seen here in the centre. Date: 1873
Indian Cavalrymen at Coronation George VITwo Indian dignitaries in full ceremonial uniform in the Procession at the Coronation of king George VI Date: 12th May 1937
Civics at Notre-DameCivic dignitaries go to Notre- Dame, Paris, no doubt trusting that God will sort out their difficulties. Date: 16 July 1789
Peterborough CathedralThe Bishop and civic dignitaries leaving Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England, after a religious service. Date: 1950s
Zamora Opening a GalleryNICETO ALCALA ZAMORA Spanish statesman and President of Spain from 1931 to 1936, here (on the far left), opening an art gallery in Madrid, Spain. Date: 1877 - 1949
General William Booth welcomed at the City Hall, Tokyo - April 1907 - (see also: 11008180) Date: 1907
Opening Ceremony of the Hamidiye Fountain, ThessalonikiThe inauguration ceremony of the Hamidiye Fountain, Thessaloniki, Greece. Named after His Imperial Majesty, The Sultan Abdulhamid II, Emperor of the Ottomans
The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York to SkyeThe Duke and Duchess of York arrive on the pier at Kyleakin, Skye, Scotland on 11th September 1933 to be met by Lord MacDonald and a party of local dignitaries
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Opening Ceremony. The guest of honour was King Victor Emmanuel III (Vittorio Emanuele III) and his wife Elena of Montenegro. Date: 1911
Egypt - Heliopolis - Laying Foundation stone St Michael sEgypt - Heliopolis - Laying Foundation stone for St Michaels Church on Seti Street off Baghdad Street. British dignitaries arriving in a fine Rolls Royce! Date: 1925
The unveiling of the Joseph Cowen Memorial - NewcastleThe unveiling of the Memorial to Joseph Cowen (1829-1900) at Fenkle Street in Newcastle - Radical politician and MP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Owner of the Daily Chronicle newspaper. Date: 1908
Hungarian Governor Miklos Horthy at Komaron FortressVisit by Hungarian Governor Miklos Horthy to Komaron, an Old Hungarian Fortress on the Danube on 6th November 1938. Miklos Horthy de Nagybanya (18681957)
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The Maharajah of Benares bows before The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) Date: 1911
CHINA. Dunhuang. Mogao Caves. Dignitaries. Tang dynasty (7th-9th c.). Chinese art. Tang period. Fresco
The emir of Cordoba and his dignitaries. From the book L Entr e d Espagne (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting
Arrival of The Duke of Edinburgh to LFBArrival of The Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to the London Fire Brigade
First pier at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Cools-Lartigues visiting scout training course, DominicaSir Alfred Cools-Lartigue and Lady Lartigue, local dignitaries, visiting a preliminary scout training course in Dominica, West Indies. 1950s
Dignitaries at the Lord Mayors Show, LondonA group of dignitaries in their regalia outside the Law Courts during the Lord Mayors Show procession through the City of London. They include the outgoing Lord Mayor and his successor. circa 1911
Unveiling of King Edward VII memorial, East LondonA memorial bust to the late King Edward VII being unveiled by Mr Edward White, Chairman of the LCC, at Mile End Waste, Mile End Road, East London. 1911
Freedom of St Albans for Andrew Carnegie
Marriage of Irene of Hesse and Henry of PrussiaThe marriage of Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) to Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) on 24th May 1888 at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. Date: 1888
Crete - Arrival of S. E. Zaimi, High Commissoner of CreteCrete - Arrival of S. E. Zaimi, Greek High Commissoner of Crete Date: circa 1910
