March Collection (page 16)

Demonstration supporting Nelson Mandela
A crowd of demonstrators calling for the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. A large banner reads Mandela the world is with you'. Date: 1980s

Richard Attenborough greets Mandela marchers
In London, film-maker Richard Attenborough meets anti-apartheid demonstrators taking part in the Nelson Mandela Glasgow to London freedom march

Moroccan civilians on the Green March
A road is filled with trucks and buses carrying Moroccan civilian men into Western Sahara to take part in the Green March, a mass demonstration of 350, 000 people organised by King Hassan II

Welsh hunger marchers 1934
Some of the hunger marchers who marched from South Wales to London in protest at the Unemployment Insurance Bill, which would set dole rates at a national level

National Front march
Supporters of the extreme right wing National Front on a march, escorted by police. One of the marchers carries a placard declaring the National Front

Lofthouse Colliery rescue workers
Grim faced mines rescue men on their to go down the pit at the Lofthouse Colliery, West Yorkshire. On the 21st March, miners were working at a coal face unaware that nearby were some flooded 19th

Maerdy Lodge miners
Marching behind the banner of the Maerdy Lodge branch of the National Union of Mineworkers, miners from the Maerdy colliery, South Wales, return to work following the end of the long miners strike

Scottish miners demonstration
Scottish miners, their wives and children on a demonstration during the 1984-85 miners strike Date: 1984

Derbyshire miners march 1984
A march by the Derbyshire area branch of the National Union of Mineworkers during the 1984 - 85 miners strike. Amongst the marchers at the head of the procession is Labour MP Tony Benn Date

Demonstration in support of miners 1984
A demonstration in support of the miners during the strike of 1984 - 85 Date: 1984

Doncaster Miners Gala 1986
Part of the parade at the 99th Doncaster Miners Gala, organised by the Yorkshire branch of the National Union of Mineworkers. The Barnsley Miners Wives Action Group march with their banner

Durham Miners Gala
A brass band marches ahead of one of the banners in the Durham Miners Gala parade. This banner is of the Durham Colliery Enginemen, Boiler Minders and Firemen's Association Date: 16 July 1983

Bilston Glen Pipe Band March Banner National
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Adverts for Women's Military and Civil Clothing WWII
Two adverts for women's clothing first from Moss Bros for the Auxiliary Territorial Service Officer's uniform made from Barathea or Whipcord, supplied read to wear

Mick McGahey with Arthur Scargill, trade union leaders
Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, trade unionist and lifelong communist, with Arthur Scargill (b 1938), miners leader and trade unionist

Children at Manchester City Art Gallery learning 1925
Children at Manchester City Art Gallery being taught about art. They are looking at a painting of Edward, Prince of Wales by John St

Symbolising the true spirit of the peace celebrations, the Cenotaph in Whitehall to "The glorious dead" Sir Douglas Haig (left foreground) saluting as he rode by. Date: 19 July 1919

Troops marching in triumph through the dense crowds of people, passing the Admiralty Arch on the way to the saluting-base, to celebrate the end of World War One. Date: 19 July 1919

Victory Parade in London 1940
Victory of the Battle of the River Plate, where HMS Ajex, Exerter Achilles fought in the South Atlantic on 13 December 1939, as the first naval battle of the Second World War

Edward I, surname Longshanks, crossed the River Tweed on 12 March 1296 and besieged the Scottish town of Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence Date: 12 March 1296

Queen Victoria in Family Photograph 1863
Queen Victoria shown with members of her family shortly after the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales, with a mourning bust of her late husband in the centre. (left) Prince Albert

SPAIN. CIVIL WAR. THE
Spain. Civil War. International Brigades. Farewell march in Barcelona (October 1938). Photography

GENERAL-IN-CHIEF
Jules Henri Marius Bergeret, general in chief : he will survive the Commune and die in New York in 1905. Date: March-May 1871

MINISTER OF WAR
Charles Delescluze, minister of war : a veteran revolutionary, he will meet his death on the last of the barricades on 25 May. Date: March-May 1871

RIOTING MINERS
Unrest in the mining districts is suppressed by the military : ten will die. Date: 25-29 March 1868

Rioting Miners Events Belgium 25 29 March 1868
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A body of Belgian Republicans seek to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic : the revolt is easily overthrown, and in September 17 leaders will be sentenced to death. Date: 23 March 1848

CARLO ALBERTO DIES
Shortly after the crushing defeat of the Piedmontese at Novara, Carlo Alberto dies and is succeeded by Vittorio Emanuele. Date: March 1849

CARLO ALBERTO ASHES
The ashes of Carlo Alberto, king of Sardinia, are returned in triumph. Date: March 1849

CARLO ALBERTO AT NOVARA
Carlo Alberto, king of Piedmont, at the battle of Novara where his army is completely defeated by the Austrians under Radetsky. He will die a few days later. Date: 23 March 1849

Japan Soul Festival Religion 1737 Souls Japanese
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CAESAR'S PYRE/HOUBRAKEN
The tall funeral pyre of Julius Caesar is lit by torches which in turn ignates the divided loyalties of the Roman people. Date: 15 March 44 BC

GAMBETTA'S FUNERAL
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA (1838 - 1882) Funeral procession of the French lawyer & statesman leaving the Chamber of Deputies

MARSHAL FOCH'S FUNERAL
Marshal Ferdinand Foch's funeral at the Invalides, Paris, France, beside the tomb of Napoleon. Our picture shows the coffin being placed on the carriage at Notre Dame. Date: March 1929

Edward I Dies Events Britain 1307 Weak Ride Borne
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EURYDICE SINKS
Royal Navy training frigate, returning from Bermuda, sinks in a storm off the Isle of Wight, losing some 300 lives : later she will be recovered, but the dead stay dead. Date: 24 March 1878

Capitaine Andriel fires his gun in salute as he passes the Palais des Tuileries, Paris, after sailing from London in his paddle steamer. Date: 29 March 1816

Women admire the brave young men as they march away to death or glory Date: 1915

BATTLE OF SAINT-CLOUD (outskirts of Paris) - the French forces defending Paris, hoping in vain for Napoleon to arrive, fight desperately to keep the Allies out of Paris Date: March 1814

Second Battle of Abukir : 5000 newly-landed British troops under Abercromby drive 2000 French from their positions, but with heavy losses from the French guns Date: 8 March 1801

Fusilier Guards Depart Events War Crimean February
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Carrying of the second reading of the first reform bill in the House of Commons. Date: 21 March 1831

The March to Ulundi The occupation of a Military Kraal by British troops Date: 1879

SPORTY LADY 1927
Cover for Die Dame featuring a sporty woman. The background is covered with hunting pictures, dogs, saddles &c. Taken from the printed page, the original no longer exists. Date: March 1927

HI HONEY, I'M HOME!
Cover for Die Dame featuring a woman arriving home after a shopping trip, leaving her chauffeur to carry her parcels up the steps to her town house. Date: March 1930

Napoleon Lands Antibes Events War Napoleonic
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CAESAR'S FUNERAL PYRE
The funeral of Julius Caesar divides loyalties among the Roman people Date: 15 March 44 BC

Arley Pit 1853 Industry Coal Regional Collieries
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