Presentation Collection (page 5)

Governor and scouts at a rally, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), with scouting leaders and boy scouts, taking part in the presentation of new colours (flags) at a rally. Date: circa 1962

Farewell to scout commissioner, Ghana, West Africa
Scouts say farewell to their commissioner, Ghana, West Africa. Major and Mrs W H Donald visited Accra headquarters as guests of honour on their retirement from the country

Vancouver Scouts presentation, Canada
Vancouver Scouts presentation before the dais, Canada. Date: 20th century

Official scouting rally in Cyprus. Date: 20th century

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - Presented with a painting on a visit to Cornwall. Date: 1980s

Little girl at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London
A little girl with Father Christmas (fireman Pester) at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended the party

LCC-LFB Presentation of Gallantry medals Date: circa 1936

LFB presentation of Christmas gifts to orphans, December 1951. Date: 1951

Presentation of long service medals, Southwark HQ
Presentation of long service medals at Southwark HQ, showing C.O. Sladen (Lieutenant Commander RN) and D.C.O. Mr Gamble. Date: 1915

Firefighters in display at Lambeth HQ, London
Firefighters in a display at Lambeth HQ, London, on 28 July 1937, following a presentation of certificates for bravery by Mr E Cruse, Chairman of the London Fire Brigade Committee

Victoria in 1880 by Garnet Walch
Presentation certificate for Victoria in 1880 by Garnet Walch. The book, with illustrations by Charles Turner, published in Melbourne by George Robertson

Combermere Scout Troop (1st Barbados) at the Presentation of the Kings Flag for 1914. Cheering the Patron, Commissioner and Visitors. Date: 1914

Combermere Scout Troop (1st Barbados) with flag
Combermere Scout Troop (1st Barbados) at the Presentation of the Kings Flag for 1914. Date: 1914

Mons - The History of the Immortal Retreat
A Premier Presentation Brochure for Mons - The History of the Immortal Retreat directed by Captain Walter Summers, produced by British Instructional Films Limited

Hallmarked silver brooch - flag of Russia
Hall marked silver and finest translucent enamel brooch with the Imperial Russian flag, on its original presentation card. Commemorative Ware

Gold brooch - enamelled silver flag of Belgium
9 carat gold brooch, with an enamelled silver flag of Belgium, on its original presentation card. Commemorative Ware

Church Lads Brigade presentation cup. The Church Lads Brigade boys wore military uniform at this time and were affiliated to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps

Presentation of Colours, No. 1 Scout Troop, Bombay, India
Presentation of Colours to No.1 Scout Troop, Bombay, India -- advancing for the presentation

Scouts of the 5th Calcutta Troop, India
Presentation of the Kings Flag for 1915 to the scouts of the 5th Calcutta Troop, India, by Lord Carmichael, Governor of Bengal, on 3 April 1915. Date: 1915

Admiral Ballard presenting badges to scouts, Malta
Admiral Ballard of the Royal Navy presenting badges to Maltese scouts

Scouts of the 1st Wilston Troop, Queensland, Australia
Scouts of the 1st Wilston Troop, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with Lady Goold Adams presenting Colours for special Red Cross work

Trowel, Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
The trowel used by Lady Olave Baden Powell in 1959 when she laid the foundation stone for the new Baden Powell House in Queens Gate, South Kensington, London

Queen of Belgium photographing presentation, WW1
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium photographing a presentation of decorations to Belgian officers by King George V on the Western Front in France during World War One

King and Queen of Belgium watching presentation, WW1
King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium watching a presentation of decorations to Belgian officers by King George V on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

King George V and Captain J. J. Crowe, WW1
King George V shaking hands with Captain J. J. Crowe of the 2nd Worcester Regiment on the Western Front during World War One. The King had just presented Captain Crowe with the Victoria Cross

King George V and Lt Knox, Western Front, WW1
King George V congratulates Lt Knox after presenting him with the Victoria Cross during World War One. Date: 1918

King George V presenting decorations, Western Front, WW1
King George V taking part in a presentation of military decorations on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Court Presentation gown by Isobel
An elegant gown for a debutante to wear to be presented at court by Isobel. Date: 1937

Miss Audrey Croft in her court presentation gown
Miss Audrey Croft, a former female golf champion, pictured in her court presentation gown in 1928. In both 1926 and 1927 she was the Middlesex champion

Dunlop advert featuring cars queueing up the Mall for the Co
Advertisement for Dunlop tyres, featuring one of the spectacles of the London Season, with a long queue of smart cars (sporting Dunlop tyres obviously), on the Mall in St

Debutantes about to be presented at court
Debutantes proceed through rooms at Buckingham Palace towards the ballroom where they will be presented to King George V and Queen Mary, thus signalling their entry into society. Date: 1930

Cars in the Mall bearing debs to court presentations
A familiar sight in central London during the Season - a long line of cars snaking its way up the Mall towards Buckingham Palace

Debutantes learning to curtsey, 1929
Debutantes of 1929 learning to curtsey under the guidance of Madame Vacani, in preparation for presentation at court. Date: 1929

Drawing Room, St. James Palace c. 1750
A drawing room at St. Jamess Palace during the reign of King George III, when the nobility would be formally presented at Court, thus establishing their place in society. Date: 1750

Incidents of a debutantes first drawing room
Double page spread from the Illustrated London News depicting a series of scenes showing the process for a debutante to be presented to the Queen at court

Dr Marie Stopes presented at Court
Marie Stopes (1880-1958), Scottish author, palaeobotanist, campaigner for womens rights, and pioneer in the field of family planning pictured in court dress to be presented to King George V

Sphere suspenders advertisement
Advertisement for the Sphere Suspender Company of Leicester, suggesting they are the best choice for the elite of the Country when they are presented at court because of the smart lines imparted to

Miss Olwen Lloyd George in her court presentation gown
Miss Olwen Lloyd George, twenty-one year old daughter of David Lloyd George, at that time, Chancellor of the Exchequer and later Prime Minister

The Perfect Debutante by Adrian Porter
Front cover of The Perfect Debutante, a book of humorous verse and sketches from 1937 taking the reader through the hilarious pitfalls and pleasures of the social season

Kissing her Majestys hand, learning to curtsey at court
A young woman is tutored in the art of gracefully dropping to a curtsey during her presentation at court at the school of Miss Cowper Coles

Americans presented at court, 1938
Portrait of six lucky American girls chosen to be presented at court on 11 May 1938. This small number followed the announcement that only Americans domiciled in the UK could be considered for

A debutante gets ready for court presentation, 1880s
A 20th century impression of a young debutante getting ready to be presented at court. As two maids put the finishing touches to her dress, her mother beams at her proudly

A Presentation Party Dress, 1957
A dress and monkey jacket by California Cottons in pure silk of dark green spattered with pale flowers. The dress is sleeveless and would be perfect for cocktail parties. Date: 1957

A debutante arrives at the photographers, 1902
A debutante, having been presented at court at a royal drawing room at Buckingham Palace, arrives in the rain to have her picture taken at a photographers studio

First woman MP, 1919
NANCY, LADY ASTOR Vicountess Astor, standing between Lord Balfour and Lloyd George, becomes the first woman MP, 1919. The Front Ministerial Bench beyond the Table is shown here

Presentation Cake. With Bluebirds and Wild Roses Date: 1936

Presentation Cake. Violet Date: 1936

Birthday or Presentation Cake Date: 1936

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