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A Ceremonial Occasion at Windsor Castle Date: 1960s
Hegel & NapoleonGEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher depicted on the occasion of his encounter with the emperor Napoleon at Jena, 1806
Christmas Evening
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953
Queen Elizabeth II is crownedThe moment during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II where the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edwards crown on the Queens head. Date: 1953
Island of Vis - CroatiaVis (Issa) - a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea
Lady Delamere in her Coronation outfitLady Delamere (1906 - 1979), formerly Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley (sister of Edwina Ashley)
The Queen as Captain-GeneralIn 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)
British National AnthemThe British National Anthem, featured on a tribute to Victoria on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee
Iran TehranInterior court of the Shahs palace on the occasion of the engagement of his daughter with the Minister of War
Teresa Meets Child JesusThough mostly Teresa met Jesus as an adult, on one occasion she was privileged to meet him as a child - the scene depicted in this window
Smithfield MarketThe last occasion of old Smithfield Market
Archangel Gabriel
Cats Balancing on Cat Date: 1905
Royal wedding cake for Princess MargaretThe official wedding cake presented by J. Lyons for the wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960. Date: 1960
AM Sir Charles Pringle KBE MA CEng FRAeS RAeS PresidentAM Sir Charles Pringle, KBE, MA, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1975-1976, on the occasion of his flight on Concorde, 12 September 1975. Date: 1975
Social occasion at Colney Hatch Asylum, MiddlesexA social event, occasion unknown, in the grounds of the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons marries Albert, Duke of YorkWedding group photograph on the occasion of the marriage of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons (later Duchess of York, Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother) to Albert, Duke of York on 26th April
Royal group at Rosenau Castle on the occasion of the BethrotRoyal group at Rosenau Castle in Coburg gathered to celebrate the engagement of the Czarevitch Nicholas (later Czar Nicholas II) to Princess Alix of Hesse
Churchill / Clementine / 08WINSTON CHURCHILL With his fiancee, Miss Clementine Hozier, on the occasion of their engagement
Queens Bargemaster and Watermen in Queen Victoria sThe Queens Bargemaster of the Royal Household and 48 Watermen in Queen Victorias coronation parade
Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, North LondonPearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, riding in a cart drawn by a mule, North London. Date: 1922
St Olave Union Workhouse, Ladywell, South London - Dining HaThe festively decorated dining-hall at the St Olave Union Workhouse, Ladywell, South London - presumably a special occasion such as Christmas or a royal celebration
Royal Ascot fashions, 1951A selection of fashionable outfits for Royal Ascot from Debenham and Freebody and Dickins and Jones. Date: 1951
Social / Vienna Ball 1881A court ball at the Imperial Palace, Vienna, on the occasion of the marriage of the (ill-fated) Crown Prince Rudolf to the unfortunate princess Stephanie
Flowers for Grandmother
Coronation 1937 - procession after ceremonyFirst sight of King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth after they had left Westminster Abbey for the processional drive back to Buckingham Palace
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de GrineauSpectacular illustration by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau
Princess Beatrice in 1860Princess Beatrice, later Priness Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944), fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert photographed in 1860
Dr. Beebes Bathysphere, August 1934Photograph of Dr. William Beebes bathysphere being lowered into the sea off St. George, Bermuda, 11th August 1934. On this occasion Dr
Cinema, BlackpoolInterior view of the sumptuous Picture Palace Pavilion, Blackpool, Lancashire, England - clearly designed to resemble a stage theatre and provide a sense of occasion. Date: 1938
Italy GenovaThe harbour, seen from the piazza del Aqua Verde, on the occasion of the embarcation of the king of Sardinia
London / Cheapside CrossErected by Edward I in memory of his queen Eleanor : depicted here on the occasion of Marie de Medicis visit to her daughter, queen Henrietta Maria, circa 1630
Spain (1759). Royal Palace of Barcelona illuminated on the occasion of the arrival of Charles III and Maric Amalia of Saxony. Engraving by Ignacio Valls. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library
Balloon Race at Hurlingham, south west LondonScene at a balloon race at Hurlingham, south west London -- a social event as well as a sporting occasion
Victoria / Pjournal / 1897Queen Victoria rides through the streets of London on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee
Hurlingham Balloon RallyA balloon rally at Hurlingham, on the western outskirts of London, is as much a social event as a sporting occasion
Two Teenage Girls
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enthroned and crowned in Westminster Abbey, 12th May 1937
Comic postcard, People in a charabanc for CoronationComic postcard, People in a charabanc, going to the Coronation Date: 20th century
Ancient Germanic warriors on a battlefield. Formations of cavalry, infantry and other troops behind wheeled vehicles. Warrior at left with winged helmet, sword, shield, fur cape and tunic
Queen Victoria at Weedon railway station, NorthamptonshireQueen Victoria and Prince Albert arriving at Weedon railway station, Northamptonshire, in November 1844, on their way to a three-day visit to Burghley House. The station opened in 1838. Date: 1844
Nativity Scene
Office party, 1930sDelightful photograph taken at what looks like an office party in the 1930s. Whatever the occasion, everyone looks to be having an extremely jolly time. Date: c.1935
Trooping the Colour - the Queens last rideQueen Elizabeth II riding at the Trooping the Colour ceremony for the last time in 1986 on her horse Burmese. 1986
Balcony scene after Coronation of King George VIScene on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, after the Coronation of King George VI, 12 May 1937
Embellishment of Platerias Street, Charles III enters MadridAttributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). Spanish painter. Embellishment of the Platerias Street (Main Street) on the occasion of the entry of Charles III in Madrid, circa 1760. Detail
Embellishment of Plaza Mayor, Charles III enters MadridEmbellishment of the Puerta del Sol on the occasion of the entry into Madrid of Charles III, circa 1760. Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). History Museum. Madrid. Spain
Letter to Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivorWhite Star Line, RMS Titanic
Selfridge's Decorations for the Coronation of King George VI, May 1937 - Oxford Street main entrance Date: 1937
Carriage of the Turkish Ambassador, opening of ParliamentCarriage of the Turkish Ambassador, procession to the House of Lords for the Opening of Parliament, London, The Chronicles of Merry England. Date: 1854
Official opening of the Paris Exhibition of 1867 - imperial cortege arriving at the Champs Elysees Palace. Date: 1867
RMS Lusitania - bronze trench art, WW1RMS Lusitania - extremely rare WW1 bronze trench art souvenir related to the sinking of the original Lusitania. She was sunk a mile east of Folkestone gate by German submarine U5
White Star Line - silver plate cruet, wedding presentWhite Star Line - silver plate cruet engraved D.F. Isaac from his colleagues in the White Star Line on the occasion of his marriage. Date: early 20th century
Main entrance to Alfred Meakin Pottery Date: 1913
Launch of the Boy's Own No. 2 Lifeboat at Poole, Dorset in July 1882 Date: 1882
Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich, 21 June 1841The Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich Dockyard, 21 June 1841 Date: 1841
Funeral procession of the Duke of Wellington, LondonThe funeral procession of the Duke of Wellington, 18 November 1852, on its journey from Chelsea Hospital to St Paul's Cathedral, London. 1852
REFUGEE IN ENGLANDMany opponents of Napoleon's regime take refuge in England : when one of them dies, his funeral at St Johns Wood cemetery is the occasion for a political gesture. Date: 1852
FUNERAL OF GENERAL FOYNapoleonic general Maximilien Sebastien Foy is acknowledged leader of the opposition to Charles X : his death is the occasion for widespread popular mourning. Date: November 1825
CHIMPS TEA PARTY - 1Regent's Park zoo, London Polite behaviour at the chimpanzees afternoon tea party, always a popular occasion with visitors. Date: early 20th century
CANADIAN FUNERAL 1726A funeral among Native Canadians is the occasion for feasting and rejoicing Date: 1726
JESUS CRUCIFIED - C14 MSJohn and Mary stand by as Jesus dies on the cross, his blood flowing into a cup held up by Adam in his tomb, resuscitated for the occasion. From an English Psalter Date: early 14th century
MS - CRUCIFIXIONJohn and Mary stand by as Jesus dies on the cross, his blood flowing into a cup held up by Adam in his tomb, resuscitated for the occasion. From an English Psalter Date: early 14th century
BERLIOZ FANTIN LATOURHECTOR BERLIOZ characters from his operas pay homage to the French composer on the occasion of his death Date: 1803 -1869
Queen Elizabeth I, entry into Kenilworth Castle, with fireworks Date: 1575
Embarcation of King George IV at GreenwichThe embarcation of King George IV on board the Royal George Yacht off Greenwich, SE London, to visit his Scottish dominions, 10 August 1822 Date: 1822
Embarcation of the Doge of Venice to Marry the SeaThe Embarcation of the Doge of Venice to Marry the Sea Date: 1829
Queen Victoria opening Convalescent Home, BristolQueen Victoria opening Convalescent Home, Durdham Down, Bristol, 15 November 1899 Date: 1899
Comic postcard, Man en route to Coronation Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Large man with Coronation ticket Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Large woman with Coronation ticket Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, People watching the Coronation - or trying to Date: 20th century
Young girls enjoying food at a partyFive young girls in their best dresses at a party tucking into their tea. Date: circa 1950s
Ball given at the Mansion House, Dublin, by the Lord Mayor, in honour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII)
Unveiled Cenotaph, War Memorial 1920Various photographs of George V revealing the Cenotaph War memorial in Whitehall, London. Showing the King placing a wreath at the bottom of the memorial
York House BatterseaYork House, on the spot now occupied by Prices Candle Factory, is supposed to have been built about the year 1475 by Lawrence Booth, Bishop of Durham, and by him annexed to the see of York
Green Park rejoicingsThe peace rejoicings in the Green Park on the occasion of the signing the treaty of Aachen in 1748. Date: 1875
Six of the Queens Horses in Queen Victorias coronationSix of the Queens Horses in rich trappings and led by grooms. Viscount, Midnight, Comus, Robin, Beauty, and Leopold
Royal Huntsmen, Yeoman, Prickers and Foresters in Queen Victorias coronation parade
Carriage of the Charge d Affaires of Mexico inCarriage of the Charge d Affaires of Mexico, Colonel Almonte, in Queen Victorias coronation parade
Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victoria sSquadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade
Carriage of the Charge d Affaires of Sweden inCarriage of the Charge d Affaires of Sweden, Baron Rehausen, in Queen Victorias coronation parade
Carriage of the Charge d Affaires of Portugal inCarriage of the Charge d Affaires of Portugal, Chevalier Rebelho de Carvalho, in Queen Victorias coronation parade