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Background imageMartial Collection: The Suffragette that knew Jiu-Jitsu

The Suffragette that knew Jiu-Jitsu - The Arrest. A crowd of terrified Policemen look on in trepidation at a lone suffragette, her sleeves rolled up, ready to take on all-comers

Background imageMartial Collection: Ju-Jitsu suffragette

Ju-Jitsu suffragette
If you want to earn some time throw a policeman! The Ju-Jitsu suffragette shows how a policeman may be tackled

Background imageMartial Collection: Death of Sir John Moore

Death of Sir John Moore, 17 Jan 1809. Aquatint by T Sutherland, after W Heath, published by J Jenkins, 2 Jan 1815. At the Battle of Corunna, Peninsular War (1808-1814)

Background imageMartial Collection: St. George patron saint of England

St. George patron saint of England
Our Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928

Background imageMartial Collection: The Queen as Captain-General

The Queen as Captain-General
In her role as Captain-General of the Honourable Artillery Company, the Queen presents new colours to Lieutenant F.H.B Layfield, right (Queens Colour) and Lieutenant J.S. Teakle (Regimental Colour)

Background imageMartial Collection: Judo at Oxford 1950S

Judo at Oxford 1950S
Judo is practised in the Quad at Oxford

Background imageMartial Collection: Sport / Martial Arts / Kendo

Sport / Martial Arts / Kendo
Two warriors practise Kendo, the way of the sword. Kendo is derived from ancient samurai (warrior class) fighting methods

Background imageMartial Collection: Police Learn Ju-Jitsu

Police Learn Ju-Jitsu
Ju-jitsu is taught to the French police

Background imageMartial Collection: Royal Navy parade, Coronation day, 1953

Royal Navy parade, Coronation day, 1953
A contingent of the Royal Navy gives a superb display of marching skill as they reach Marble Arch. The three columns are seen at the moment of dividing. 1953

Background imageMartial Collection: The Queen inspects pikemen and musketeers

The Queen inspects pikemen and musketeers
The Queen inspecting the pikemen and musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House. Date: 1955

Background imageMartial Collection: Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall

Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall

Background imageMartial Collection: Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment

Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment
The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H

Background imageMartial Collection: Japanese Staff Fighting

Japanese Staff Fighting
Japanese practising with their equivalent of the quarterstaff

Background imageMartial Collection: Two in Evening Dresses

Two in Evening Dresses
Evening creations - one by Martial et Armand, the other by Doeuillet

Background imageMartial Collection: Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse

Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback

Background imageMartial Collection: Judo as self-defence as demonstrated by Phyllis Boutell

Judo as self-defence as demonstrated by Phyllis Boutell
Page showing Miss Phyllis Boutell and Mr Charles Cawkell demonstrating how judo, or ju-jitsu, can be an effective form of self-defence if attacked

Background imageMartial Collection: Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak

Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak game. Martial art. Traditional game in which woll balls are used on leather straps. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Background imageMartial Collection: Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley

Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley, selected and arranged by Aubrey Winter, illustration by John Hassall Date: 1925

Background imageMartial Collection: Lifeguard observing Martial Music

Lifeguard observing Martial Music Date: 1894

Background imageMartial Collection: HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

Background imageMartial Collection: Protesters at the South African embassy

Protesters at the South African embassy
Demonstrators from Lawyers Against Apartheid picketing outside the South African embassy in Trafalgar Square to protest against sixteen years of martial law in Namibia

Background imageMartial Collection: Machine Gun on a Mule, near San Martial; Spanish Civil War

Machine Gun on a Mule, near San Martial; Spanish Civil War
Photograph showing a mule column of the Spanish Foreign Legion carrying supplies and a machine gun up a mountain path near San Martial, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936

Background imageMartial Collection: Three travelling oufits, Paris, 1926 from Beer

Three travelling oufits, Paris, 1926 from Beer, Amy Linker and Martial et Armand Date: 1926

Background imageMartial Collection: The Sultan watching young men battle with tomac

The Sultan watching young men battle with tomac
The Sultan in his Kiosk watching young officers and pages battle with tomak, wool balls on strips of leather. Esercizio del Tomac

Background imageMartial Collection: View of the Besiktas Sahil Palace, 1800s

View of the Besiktas Sahil Palace, 1800s
View of the Besiktas Sahil Palace, the Sultans vacation palace on the European side of the Bosphorus, Istanbul, 1800s

Background imageMartial Collection: Greek athletes competing in the martial art of Pankration

Greek athletes competing in the martial art of Pankration. After the Pancrastinae statue of Pankratiasts in the Florentine Museum (now in the Uffizi). Pancraziasti del Museo Fiorentino

Background imageMartial Collection: Mlle. Roussel as Martial in La Corde de Pendu, 1844

Mlle. Roussel as Martial in La Corde de Pendu, 1844
Mlle. Roussel as Martial in La Corde de Pendu by Laloue and Bourgeois, Theatre du Cirque Olympique, 1844. Actress crossdressing as a trumpeter for the Musketeers

Background imageMartial Collection: Fencing positions and equipment

Fencing positions and equipment
Sword and cloak versus sword and lantern, defensive guard of small and broad swords, and weapons, breastplate, mask, glove

Background imageMartial Collection: Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants

Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants. Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants, book of satirical cartoons written and illustrated by Nelson Harding. Illustration

Background imageMartial Collection: Saint Martial was the first bishop of Limoges in todays Fra

Saint Martial was the first bishop of Limoges in todays France. Died 1st or 3rd centuries. Engraving by Capuz. Ano Cristiano, 1852. Colored

Background imageMartial Collection: Martial Eagle - attacking White Stork - the fight

Martial Eagle - attacking White Stork - the fight lasted more than an hour but finally the Eagle was victorious (Polemaetus bellicosus)

Background imageMartial Collection: How to Pose as a Strong Man

How to Pose as a Strong Man
Trick No. 1 - How to master a man with two fingers from How to Pose as a Strong Man, an article in Pearsons Magazine, March 1899 by Edward William Barton-Wright

Background imageMartial Collection: Battle of Quatre Bras

Battle of Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815. Aquatint by T Sutherland after W Heath, published by J Jenkins, 1 Dec 1815

Background imageMartial Collection: Advertisement for cars and fashions

Advertisement for cars and fashions
Advertisement for the Voisin 22 CV 12-cylinder car, ideal for going on holiday to fashionable places such as Cannes

Background imageMartial Collection: Advert for the fashion house of Martial & Armand, Paris, 192

Advert for the fashion house of Martial & Armand, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageMartial Collection: Transportation of the relics of Saint Louis. Cardinal Charle

Transportation of the relics of Saint Louis. Cardinal Charle
Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892). French missionary and cardinal. Transportation of the relics of St Louis. Engraving by Man. The Iberian Illustration, 1885. Colored. Date: 20131114

Background imageMartial Collection: Embroidered

Embroidered
Loose fitting apricot evening coat embroidered diamond to the back and fur hem, by Martial Armand. Date: 1926

Background imageMartial Collection: Cardinal Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892). Colored engraving

Cardinal Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892). Colored engraving
Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892). French missionary and cardinal. Engraving by Bonnat, 1888. Colored

Background imageMartial Collection: Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892). French missionary and cardina

Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892). French missionary and cardinal. Engraving by H. Thiriat. Fight against slavery. Antislavery Congress. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1890. Colored

Background imageMartial Collection: Epigrams by Martial

Epigrams by Martial
Detail of the book Epigrams by Martial (40-104), latin poet. Latin edition. Venice. 1514

Background imageMartial Collection: Eagle. Epigrams by Martial

Eagle. Epigrams by Martial
Eagle. Detail of the book Epigrams by Martial (40-104), latin poet. Latin edition. Venice. 1514

Background imageMartial Collection: James Elphinston

James Elphinston
JAMES ELPHINSTON teacher, author and translator whose version of Martials epigrams was sadly ridiculed. Date: 1721 - 1809

Background imageMartial Collection: Dreyfus / Rennes Re-Trial

Dreyfus / Rennes Re-Trial
Dreyfus appears for his court martial re-trial at Rennes Date: 1899

Background imageMartial Collection: Start of Rennes Trial

Start of Rennes Trial
The start of Dreyfus second court martial in Rennes, also to find him guilty Date: 1899

Background imageMartial Collection: Events / Australia / 1854

Events / Australia / 1854
Two poster notices from The British Governor of Victoria, Sir Charles Hotham, pronouncing martial law following the rebellion at the Eureka stockade. Date: 3rd December, 1854

Background imageMartial Collection: Martial and Armand wedding gown 1912

Martial and Armand wedding gown 1912
Wedding gown by Martial and Armand of parchment-tinted crepe meterore enriched with embroidered mousseline de soie. Date: 1912

Background imageMartial Collection: Fashions in the Auteuil paddock, Paris, 1927

Fashions in the Auteuil paddock, Paris, 1927 from Martial et Armand, Chanel, Patou and Worth Date: 1927

Background imageMartial Collection: Fashions at the Pre-Catalan, Paris, 1927

Fashions at the Pre-Catalan, Paris, 1927
Eve in Paris - Fashions at the Pre-Catalan with models from Alice Bernard, Drecoll, Martial et Armand and Lucien Lelong Date: 1927

Background imageMartial Collection: Paris Fashions, Spring 1927

Paris Fashions, Spring 1927
A Panorama of airs and graces: Paris holds up the mirror of the mode to spring (LtoR) models by Jean Patou, Alice Bernard, Jeanne Lanvin, Premet, Tollman, Jean Patou, Martial ey Armand

Background imageMartial Collection: Kluang court martial 1946

Kluang court martial 1946
Presiding officer of the court martial, Brigadier M.V.Wright (left), commander of the 14th Indian Infantry Brigade, with members of the court awaiting the start of the days proceedings

Background imageMartial Collection: Blood and Iron 1914

Blood and Iron 1914
On 4th August 1914, Britain declared war on Germany, marking the beginning of the First World War; a few days later this illustration appeared in The Graphic. Date: 1914

Background imageMartial Collection: Jujitsu Throw

Jujitsu Throw
Mr. G. Koizumi, the Japanese expert, giving a JUJITSU lesson to female motorists to enable them to deal with bandits. Here a girl does a shoulder of veal throw! Date: 8 September 1932

Background imageMartial Collection: Jujitsu Class

Jujitsu Class
Mr. G. Koizumi, the Japanese expert, giving a JUJITSU lesson to female motorists to enable them to deal with bandits. Here they hold the bandits to the ground! Date: 8 September 1932

Background imageMartial Collection: Jujitsu Boy

Jujitsu Boy
Mr. G. Koizumi, the Japanese expert, giving a JUJITSU lesson to young Master Andrew Eills! Date: 8 September 1932

Background imageMartial Collection: Lavigerie Photo

Lavigerie Photo
CHARLES MARTIAL ALLEMAND LAVIGERIE - French churchman, cardinal and primate of Africa whose excessive zeal to convert Algerian Moslems to Christianity was unwelcome. Date: 1825 - 1892

Background imageMartial Collection: William Sandhurst

William Sandhurst
WILLIAM ROSE MANSFIELD, first baron SANDHURST military commander in India, satirised at the time of the Simla court-martial Date: 1819 - 1876

Background imageMartial Collection: Comte Guernon-Ranville

Comte Guernon-Ranville
MARTIAL COME ANNIBAL PERPETUE MAGLOIRE, comte de GUERNON- RANVILLE French statesman, minister of public instruction. Date: 1787 - 1866

Background imageMartial Collection: Thessaloniki - Martial Law - Crowd at the Government House

Thessaloniki - Martial Law - Crowd at the Government House
Thessaloniki, Greece - Martial Law - Crowd at the Government House. Date: 1916

Background imageMartial Collection: WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - First Day of Martial Law

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - First Day of Martial Law Date: 1917

Background imageMartial Collection: Spain (1917). Court martial against the persons

Spain (1917). Court martial against the persons

Background imageMartial Collection: Surrender of Troyes. The bourgeoises deliver

Surrender of Troyes. The bourgeoises deliver

Background imageMartial Collection: France. Hundred Years War. Death of Count of

France. Hundred Years War. Death of Count of
" France. Hundred Years War. Death of Count of Salisbury in the siege of Orleans, 24th October 1428. Fol. 54v of the " Vigiles de Charles VII" by Martial d Auvergne (c. 1484)

Background imageMartial Collection: Spain (1917). General strike. The army proclamates

Spain (1917). General strike. The army proclamates the martial law (August)

Background imageMartial Collection: MARTIAL D AUVERGNE, (1430-1508). Vigils of Charles

MARTIAL D AUVERGNE, (1430-1508). Vigils of Charles VII. 1484. Fight of Joan of Arc and the Constable of Richemont against the English in Patey on 18th June 1429. Scene of the Hunderd Years War

Background imageMartial Collection: Joan of Arc at the stake, 1431. Fol. 71 of the

Joan of Arc at the stake, 1431. Fol. 71 of the
" Joan of Arc at the stake, 1431. Fol. 71 of the " Vigiles de Charles VII" by Martial d Auvergne (c. 1484). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library."

Background imageMartial Collection: Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand

Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand
Three fashionable women wearing evening dresses. On the left, a salmon pink narrow strap tubular satin crepe casino dress with embroidered silver pearls and a green fan detail at the hip, by Beer

Background imageMartial Collection: Two ladies in summer outfits by Martial et Armand

Two ladies in summer outfits by Martial et Armand
Two fashionable young ladies in summer outfits by Martial et Armand. On the left, a white crepe dress with red lace trimming

Background imageMartial Collection: Four young ladies in fashionable summer outfits

Four young ladies in fashionable summer outfits

Background imageMartial Collection: Dreyfus Guilty Verdict

Dreyfus Guilty Verdict
Dreyfus is found guilty by the Rennes court-martial, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment : newspapers sell like hot cakes on the boulevards. Date: September 1899

Background imageMartial Collection: Two ladies in evening wear by Martial et Armand and Beer

Two ladies in evening wear by Martial et Armand and Beer
Two fashionable ladies in the latest evening wear

Background imageMartial Collection: Three ladies in outfits by Molyneux and Martial et Armand

Three ladies in outfits by Molyneux and Martial et Armand
Three fashionable ladies in the latest winter outfits. On the left, a beige velvet cape with honeycomb pattern, by Molyneux

Background imageMartial Collection: Young lady in black and red dress by Martial et Armand

Young lady in black and red dress by Martial et Armand
Young lady wearing a black and red crepe dress with red embroidered flowers, by Martial et Armand. 1924

Background imageMartial Collection: Two ladies in outfits by Doucet and Martial et Armand

Two ladies in outfits by Doucet and Martial et Armand
Two ladies in summer outfits at the seaside. On the left, a white crepe dress with a pink and white scarf, and mauve parasol, by Doucet

Background imageMartial Collection: Two dresses by Martial et Armand and Bernard

Two dresses by Martial et Armand and Bernard
Two fashionable ladies wearing the latest dress designs. On the left, a long sleeved pink crepe two tier dress with dark pink velvet trim and matching brimmed hat, by Martial et Armand

Background imageMartial Collection: Two ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Doeuillet

Two ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Doeuillet
Two fashionable young ladies in the latest dresses. On the left, a sleeveless mauve dress in satin crepe with black and gold lace detail, by Martial et Armand

Background imageMartial Collection: Three checkered dresses by Martial et Armand

Three checkered dresses by Martial et Armand

Background imageMartial Collection: Outfits by Martial et Armand, Philippe et Gaston, and Jenny

Outfits by Martial et Armand, Philippe et Gaston, and Jenny
Three young ladies wearing fashionable daytime outfits. On the left a black crepe dress with silver belt, flounced cuffs, small buttons and long neck scarf, by Martial et Armand

Background imageMartial Collection: Two young ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Worth

Two young ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Worth
Two fashionable young ladies in the latest sleeveless dresses. On the left, a dress in black and red satin crepe with geometrical designs, by Martial et Armand

Background imageMartial Collection: Ladies at a boat race in various summer outfits

Ladies at a boat race in various summer outfits
A group of fashionable ladies watching a boat race, wearing a range of summer outfits

Background imageMartial Collection: Three women and girl in outdoor clothes

Three women and girl in outdoor clothes
Three women and a girl in outdoor clothes. The women are in three-piece suits. On the left, red wool velvet embroidered black edging to jacket and black fur on collar and cuffs, by Martial et Armand

Background imageMartial Collection: Two women in outfits by Martial et Armand, and Bernard

Two women in outfits by Martial et Armand, and Bernard
Two fashionable women both wearing tubular coat dresses. On the left, black and white horizontal stripes and fur collar, by Martial et Armand

Background imageMartial Collection: Japanese martial arts

Japanese martial arts
A satirical comment on Japanese martial arts, one of the opponents tucked up in a tight ball so as to avoid serious injury. Date: 1901

Background imageMartial Collection: Proclamation of martial law by General Allenby, Jerusalem

Proclamation of martial law by General Allenby, Jerusalem
Proclamation of martial law, read in English to the inhabitants by General Sir Edmund Allenby, outside the Tower of David in Jerusalem during the First World War. Date: 11 December 1917

Background imageMartial Collection: Churchill present at German manoeuvres

Churchill present at German manoeuvres
German army manoeuvres at which Winston Churchill was present in 1909. Churchill was on holiday in Marienbad when he attended the manoeuvres



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