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WILLIAM ALEXANDER LOUIS STEPHEN DOUGLAS-HAMILTON, 12th Duke of HAMILTON, 9th Duke of Brandon, 2nd Duke of Chatellerault (1845-1895) Scottish nobleman and son to Princess Marie of Baden
Cossacks camp of Siberian infantry: The Grand Duke Nicholass army in the battles round Lodz
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BATTLE OF TOURCOING The English, commanded by the duke of York, are defeated by the French under Souham, and have to retreat to Tournai Date: 18 May 1794
Battle of Fleurus The French, under General Jourdan, defeat the Austrians, under the Duke of Coburg Date: 26 June 1794
Battle of Busaco, Peninsula War. The Duke of Wellington defeats Massena Date: 27th September 1810
Disderi Portrait Mosaic of English Luminaries of the 1860sCollage Mosaic photograph by Disderi reproduced on a carte de visite showing well-known English luminaries of the period (the 1860s)
Chatsworth House, DerbyshireChatsworth House in Derbyshire, England. The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549. circa 1902
Carriages in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland - in the background you can see the Wellington Monument, or more correctly the Wellington Testimonial
Tower of London 1450 Date: 1450
Duke of York and Father King George V at Royal Horse ShowDuke of York and Father King George V greet one another at Royal Horse Show, Richmond before heading in to inspect the finest bloodstock in the land. Date: 1928
Duke and Duchess of York - Oaks, Epsom RacecourseDuke and Duchess of York walking to the stands to watch the Oaks, Epsom Racecourse, 1928. They saw one of Lord Derbys horses Toboggan win by four lengths after a thrilling race. Date: 1928
Duke and Duchess of York - Ashtead Potteries, SurreyDuke and Duchess of York visiting the Ashtead Potteries, Surrey - founded to train disabled ex-servicemen in pottery. Date: 1928
Funeral Procession Earl Haig, Prince of Wales - Duke of YorkJanuary 29th 1928 - The Funeral Procession Earl Haig, Edward, Prince of Wales -and Albert, Duke of York walking in the cortege. Date: 1928
Duke and Duchess of York at a Salvation Army ConcertDuke and Duchess of York at a Salvation Army Brass Band Concert - Congress Hall, Clapton - greeted by the Head of the Army, General Bramwell Booth (1856-1929) and Mrs Booth. Date: 1928
Duke of York - Order of the Equatorial ShaveThe Duke and Duchess of York left London on 6th January 1927 to head to Australia to open the new Parliament Buildings at Canberra They sailed on HMS Renown, a battle-cruiser
Duke and Duchess of York on footplate of Lord NelsonThe Duke and Duchess of York on footplate of Southern Railways latest engine Lord Nelson at the Railway works at Ashford, Kent on the occasion of their visit to lay the foundation stone of a new
Romney, Hythe, Dymchurch Railway - New Romney - Duke of YorkRomney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway - at New Romney, Kent - Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) driving the first passenger service over the two-mile track on 5th August, 1926
The Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards - EisteddfodThe Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards at the Welsh National Eisteddfog at Swansea in August, 1926. They were given the bardic names Albert o Efrog and Betsi o Efrog
17 Bruton Street - Home of Earl and Countess of Strathmore17 Bruton Street, London - Home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, where the Duke and Duchess of York temporarily resided and where the Duchess gave birth to their first child
Duke of York - inspecting Armistice Day PoppiesAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) inspects all aspects of the production of Armistice Day Poppies (Flowers of Flanders)
Prince of Wales / Prince Henry salute returning Duke of YorkEdward Prince of Wales (1894-1972) (later King Edward VIII) and Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) salute the return of Albert
Centenary Pageant - Stockton and Darlington RailwayCentenary of British Rail Transportation Pageant - Stockton and Darlington Railway - visit by the Duke and Duchess of York - July, 1925. Date: 1925
British Empire Exhibition - Duke and Duchess of YorkBritish Empire Exhibition - The Duke and Duchess of York having fun in the Amusement park - June 1925. They are preparing to set out on a dizzying ride in an aerial boat (shaped like a chicken...!)
British Empire Exhibition - 2nd Year - The Railodok carsThe Duke and Duchess of York visiting the British Empire Exhibition during its second year with the Duke now the President of the Exhibition, replacing his brother
Duke and Duchess of York visit the Guest Hospital, DudleyA fine photograph of the Duke and Duchess of York visiting the Guest Hospital, Dudley, West Midlands. The Guest Hospital had an extensive Childrens section
Duke of York - Exhibition Baseball Match, Stamford BridgeAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) atteding an Exhibition Baseball Match at Stamford Bridge (the home of Chelsea FC) between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Socks
Albert, Duke of York - at the controls of a Glasgow TramAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) - at the controls of a Glasgow Tram, which he drove for more than a mile to the Depot! Date: 1924
Albert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell, Wembley JamboreeAlbert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell at a great Scout Jamboree held at Wembley Stadium. Date: 1924
Duke & Duchess of York, Prince of Wales, AmusementsThe Duke & Duchess of York and the Prince of Wales enjoy a rollercoaster ride on the Giant Switchback at the Amusements, Wembley, May 1924. Date: 1924
Duke of York - Visit - Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of EthiopiaAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) accompanies Ras Tafari (1892-1975), the Prince Regent of Ethiopia who visited England in July 1924. Pictured here at Victoria Station, London
Duke of York - FA Cup Final at Wembley StadiumAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) - shakes hand with the Newcastle United side before the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium (the second final held at the Stadium)
Duke and Duchess of York visiting Docklands - April 1924The Duke and Duchess of York visiting Docklands in April 1924. This picture shows the Duchess (1900-2002) (later Queen Elizabeth)
Albert, Duke of York at a glider meeting, Lympne, KentAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) with Sir Samuel Hoare (1880-1959) (later Viscount Templewood) at a light aircraft meeting at the Lympne Aerodrome, Kent
Albert, Duke of York playing PoloAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) playing Polo - posing seated on his favourite pony just before taking part in this strenuous sport. Date: 1923
Albert, Duke of York at a meet of the Pytchley HuntAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) at a meet of the Pytchley Hunt. Shown here talking to General Henry Sinclair Horne
Duke of York - Stable Lads Boxing TournamentAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI), pictured with two contestants in the Stable Lads Boxing Tournament, which took place at the National Sporting Club in aid of St
Armistice Day - Cenotaph, London - King and his sons4th Armistice Day, 1922 - Solemn observance at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - King George V and his sons, Albert, Duke of York (foreground) and Edward, Prince of Wales (behind). Date: 1922
Wedding - Lady Rachel Cavendish to James Gray StuartWedding of Lady Rachel Cavendish, daughter of the 9th Duke of Devonshire (1902-1977) to Cpt. the Hon. James Gray Stuart, 1st Viscount Stuart of Findhorn (1897-1971) on 4th August 1923. Date: 1923
Albert, Duke of York - The East Berkshire Horse ShowPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - attending The East Berkshire Horse Show at Maidenhead - seen here presenting a rosette to winning owner while the beautiful winner
Albert, Duke of York lays foundation stone Dunkirk MemorialPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - at the ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the Dunkirk British War Memorial in Northern France
Albert, Duke of York - kicking off a Charity Football MatchPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - kicking off a Charity Football Match in aid of the Dockland Settlement and Malburn Boys Club, Canning Town
Albert, Duke of York - Honourary Degree for Taft, CambridgePrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - receiving an Honorary Degree as Doctor of Law along with the ex-President (and then Chief Justice)
Albert, Duke of York - Brigade of Guards CeremonyPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - July 1922 - regments of the Brigade of Guards receive new colours from King Gerge V - picture from the march after the ceremony which
Albert, Duke of York - Motorcycle Meeting at BrooklandsPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - Motorcycle Meeting at Brooklands in aid of the Middlesex Hospital and the Industrial Welfare Society in late May 1921
Albert, Duke of York - Guys Hospital - War Memorial ArchPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - Guys Hospital - War Memorial Arch Unveiled in July, 1921
Albert, Duke of York - The Pilgrim Club of Great BritainPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - attending a dinner of The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain - a society for men who travel frequently between England
Albert, Duke of York - Point-to-Point at Great BringtonPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - having a cigarette whilst sharing a bit of local gossip with Old Smiler (a character present at most hunt meetings)
