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Processions Collection

Background imageProcessions Collection: Dewars advertisement

Dewars advertisement
This advertisement for Dewars " White Label" Scotch whiskey encourages viewers to celebrate the Coronation with " the finest drink in the world"

Background imageProcessions Collection: The Queen arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation 1953)

The Queen arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation 1953)
Accompanied by the Bishops of Bath and Wells and Durham, Queen Elizabeth II moves up Westminster Abbey, passing the throne. Date: 1953

Background imageProcessions Collection: The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex

The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex
These images show the Skeleton Army, opponents of the Salvation Army organised by those interested in Sunday drinking, rioting against one of the Salvation Armys religious Sunday processions

Background imageProcessions Collection: The Queen reviews the Grenadier Guards

The Queen reviews the Grenadier Guards
At the tercentenary parade of the Grenadier Guards at Windsor, the Queen turns to speak to Colonel Sir Thomas Butler, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Regiment. Date: 1956

Background imageProcessions 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 imageProcessions Collection: Suffrage Pilgrimage NUWSS 1914

Suffrage Pilgrimage NUWSS 1914
The official programme of the Great Demonstration on Saturday 26th July 1913, when the Pilgrims entered Hyde Park in four processions. Date: 1913 July

Background imageProcessions Collection: Royal procession of James I on the Thames

Royal procession of James I on the Thames
Royal procession down the River Thames, with regal pomp, surrounded with many boats of guards and musicians

Background imageProcessions Collection: Winston Churchill on the Coronation route, 1953

Winston Churchill on the Coronation route, 1953
Sir Winston Churchills carriage was held up outside Canada House, and in order to pass it the State Coach had to make a difficult turn. The crowd applauded Churchill for his unruffled reaction. 1953

Background imageProcessions Collection: Eynsham Village Cross

Eynsham Village Cross
The old cross in the village of Eynsham, Oxfordshire, England, one of two (the other being at nearby Yarnton), marking halting places of religious processions. Date: Medieval

Background imageProcessions Collection: Icons in Procession

Icons in Procession
Boys carry holy icons in procession at Desze, Hungary

Background imageProcessions Collection: Spain, Andalusia. Holy Week in Seville

Spain, Andalusia. Holy Week in Seville

Background imageProcessions Collection: A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life

A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life, this took place on the Twelfth Night, burning holly tree branch was carried through the village, followed by a brass band

Background imageProcessions Collection: Situation is serious women must hep to save it! WWI

Situation is serious women must hep to save it! WWI
Beating up recruits : The procession passing through Whitehall, London

Background imageProcessions Collection: The funeral procession of Queen Victoria passing through Windsor on its way to St

The funeral procession of Queen Victoria passing through Windsor on its way to St

Background imageProcessions Collection: Madness And Reason

Madness And Reason
An illustration which shows two separate processions of people on a red carpet, one representing reason, and the other representing madness

Background imageProcessions Collection: Burial of Queen Victoria, Mounted Gun-Carriage

Burial of Queen Victoria, Mounted Gun-Carriage
Burial of Queen Victoria, the coffin surmounted by the crown and emblems, mounted on a gun-carriage drawn by eight cream-coloured horses caparisoned in gold, passing Buckingham Palace, London

Background imageProcessions Collection: King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra consort in the Gold State Coach. Date: 9 August 1902

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra consort in the Gold State Coach. Date: 9 August 1902

Background imageProcessions Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark) going over the bridge

The Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark) going over the bridge

Background imageProcessions Collection: Funeral of King Edward VII 1910

Funeral of King Edward VII 1910
Bird's-eye view of the funeral procession of King Edward VII walking behind Royal mourners passing down Piccadilly London. Date: 20 May 1910

Background imageProcessions Collection: State funeral of King George V in London

State funeral of King George V in London
The state funeral procession of King George V in London: The gun carriage passing through Decimus Burton's world famous arch at Densely crowded Hyde Park Corner. Date: 1936

Background imageProcessions Collection: State funeral procession of King George V

State funeral procession of King George V
King Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor), in the funeral procession of his late father, King George V, in London

Background imageProcessions Collection: Funeral of General William Booth

Funeral of General William Booth
The funeral procession of General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, which took place on 29th August 1912 after Booth's death on 20th August and a lying-in-state at the Congress Hall

Background imageProcessions Collection: Stare Funeral of George V 1936

Stare Funeral of George V 1936
State Funeral procession of George V in London, gun carriage drawn by Blue Jackets and followed by King and foreign Kings. Date: 1st February 1936

Background imageProcessions Collection: Queen Victoria's funeral. Royal cavalcade passing the Wellington Monument

Queen Victoria's funeral. Royal cavalcade passing the Wellington Monument, the future King, Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany riding behind the coffin. Date: 4th February 1901

Background imageProcessions Collection: Queen Victoria's Funeral - Royal Mourners Following Coffin

Queen Victoria's Funeral - Royal Mourners Following Coffin
The Royal mourners following the gun-carriage, from Osborne to Trinity Pier, East Cowes. Date: 2nd February 1901

Background imageProcessions Collection: Queen Victoria's Funeral - Last Stage to Windsor

Queen Victoria's Funeral - Last Stage to Windsor
Arriving at Windsor for Queen Victoria's last journey before being interred beside Prince Albert

Background imageProcessions Collection: Symbolising the true spirit of the peace celebrations

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

Background imageProcessions Collection: Troops marching in triumph through the dense crowds of people

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

Background imageProcessions Collection: At Nice, France, a procession of Red Penitents is watched by Victoria

At Nice, France, a procession of Red Penitents is watched by Victoria, queen of England, from her carriage Date: 1898

Background imageProcessions Collection: Queen Victoria's Funeral 1901

Queen Victoria's Funeral 1901
Arriving at Windsor for Queen Victoria's last journey before being interred beside Prince Albert

Background imageProcessions Collection: Peace Day Celebrations - Female Police in uniform WWI

Peace Day Celebrations - Female Police in uniform WWI
Members of the new womens police in their uniform, taking part in the Peace Day march celebrations on 19th July 1919 in London following the end of World War One. Date: 19th July 1919

Background imageProcessions Collection: Peace Day Celebrations - Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Peace Day Celebrations

Peace Day Celebrations - Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Peace Day Celebrations
Members of Queen Marys Army Auxiliary Corps on parade. The force were called into existence to act as substitute for the soldiers who were fighting at the front. Date: 19th July 1919

Background imageProcessions Collection: America - George Washington And George Clinton

America - George Washington And George Clinton
George Washington and Governor George Clinton head the civil procession into New York, on November 25th 1783

Background imageProcessions Collection: Procession over London Bridge, day after Coronation

Procession over London Bridge, day after Coronation
The procession the day after the coronation, with King George and Queen Mary crossing London Bridge the main entrance to get to South London in an open carriage. Date: 23 June 1911

Background imageProcessions Collection: Procession at Fleet Street, day after Coronation

Procession at Fleet Street, day after Coronation
The procession of George V, going through the once was journalist headquarters, Fleet Street, London, on the 23rd June 1911. 23 June 1911

Background imageProcessions Collection: Funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth I

Funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I, reigned for 44 years and 127 days, longest reigning Tudor monarch, here showing the funeral procession pasting through the streets Westminster Abbey, London

Background imageProcessions Collection: Funeral procession of King Edward VII 1910

Funeral procession of King Edward VII 1910
The funeral procession of King Edward VII in London, with his eldest son George V, Kaiser, Wilhelm II and Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught on horseback behind. Date: 20 May 1910

Background imageProcessions Collection: Funeral procession of King Edward VII, Windsor

Funeral procession of King Edward VII, Windsor
Funeral procession of King Edward VII -- entering St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 20 May 1910. Date: 1910

Background imageProcessions Collection: Funeral procession of King Edward VII, London

Funeral procession of King Edward VII, London
Funeral procession of King Edward VII -- the cortege at Marble Arch, London, 20 May 1910. Date: 1910

Background imageProcessions Collection: Peace Day Celebrations, to celebrate the end of World War One

Peace Day Celebrations, to celebrate the end of World War One. The Navy section of the pageant

Background imageProcessions Collection: Peace Parade in London, to celebrate the end of World War One

Peace Parade in London, to celebrate the end of World War One, photograph showing representatives of 1st Black Watch leading. Date: 19 July 1919

Background imageProcessions Collection: Photograph taken from Buckingham Palace, the procession marching to

Photograph taken from Buckingham Palace, the procession marching to and passing the saluting-point at the roof of Victoria Memorial, which faces the Mall. Date: 19 July 1919

Background imageProcessions Collection: Peace Day Celebrations - Royal Watching in Pavilion 1919

Peace Day Celebrations - Royal Watching in Pavilion 1919
The royal party George V and Mary Teck watch from the pavilion at Victoria Memorial, along the Mall, showing the view which Majesties had of the procession, as it apprroached them

Background imageProcessions Collection: Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage of July 1913 was a peaceful march in Ealing and Hyde Park

Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage of July 1913 was a peaceful march in Ealing and Hyde Park, London

Background imageProcessions Collection: Procession of Anne Boleyn to marry Henry VIII

Procession of Anne Boleyn to marry Henry VIII

Background imageProcessions Collection: Lord Kitchener, Admiral Sir E Seymour and Major-General Sir Alfred Gaselee passing under

Lord Kitchener, Admiral Sir E Seymour and Major-General Sir Alfred Gaselee passing under the Canadian Arch

Background imageProcessions Collection: Womens deputation over the rights to vote 1905

Womens deputation over the rights to vote 1905
Six thousands women procession in London, to the Prime Minster Balfour, over the womens rights to vote. Date: November 1905

Background imageProcessions Collection: Funeral of Richard II

Funeral of Richard II
Richard II (1367 - 1400), King of England, reigned 1377-1399. The burial of Richard II, after a probably violent death at Pontefract. Date: 1400

Background imageProcessions Collection: Edward VII procession, Caesar the dog following 1910

Edward VII procession, Caesar the dog following 1910
The funeral procession of Edward VII, including his favourite dog Caesar. Date: 1910

Background imageProcessions Collection: BRUGES PROCESSION

BRUGES PROCESSION
BRUGES, Belgium The annual procession of the Holy Blood Date: 1940

Background imageProcessions Collection: LORD MAYORS SHOW

LORD MAYORS SHOW
The float symbolising the Entente Cordiale with France, in the Lord Mayors procession of 1905 Date: 1905

Background imageProcessions Collection: Wax figures in the Abbey

Wax figures in the Abbey
The effigies - life-sized figures made of wax and wood, and lavishly dressed in robes and jewels - were often carried during funeral processions

Background imageProcessions Collection: Coronation of King Charles I

Coronation of King Charles I
Coronation of Charles I on 2 February 1626. The King is depicted wearing white, rather than purple, and was reckoned to be an omen of his future misfortunes. Date: 1626

Background imageProcessions Collection: Princess Margaret arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation)

Princess Margaret arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation)
The sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, enters the Coronation Theatre in Westminster Abbey

Background imageProcessions Collection: Procession of the Taziya, India

Procession of the Taziya, India
The Procession of the Taziya

Background imageProcessions Collection: GALLAIT, Louis (1810-1887). The Plague of Tournai

GALLAIT, Louis (1810-1887). The Plague of Tournai
" GALLAIT, Louis (1810-1887). The Plague of Tournai in 1095. 1881. It symbolizes " La Grande Procession"

Background imageProcessions Collection: Crowds in the Mall, Coronation day, 1953

Crowds in the Mall, Coronation day, 1953
A varied crowd of people await the royal procession in the Mall. A top hat contrasts with more comfortable attire. 1953

Background imageProcessions Collection: Procession at Seville

Procession at Seville
Throughout Holy Week the streets of Seville are periodically processed along - here passers-by remove their hats as the Virgin of the Carreteria is trundled past

Background imageProcessions Collection: A Chinese Marriage Procession

A Chinese Marriage Procession - from drawings by a native artist

Background imageProcessions Collection: Spain. Galicia. Monastery of Saint John of Poio. Cloister

Spain. Galicia. Monastery of Saint John of Poio. Cloister of the Processions, 16th century. Gallery

Background imageProcessions Collection: Good Friday Procession

Good Friday Procession
A Good Friday procession in Jerusalem through the Via Dolorosa. Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by carrrying a large cross to their church. Date: 1979

Background imageProcessions Collection: Palm Sunday Procession

Palm Sunday Procession
A Palm Sunday procession through the centre of a village in Guatemala. Date: 1982

Background imageProcessions Collection: Corpus Christi Process

Corpus Christi Process
Corpus Christi procession, on Thursday after Trinity, at Fiesole, near Firenze (Italy) Date: 1902

Background imageProcessions Collection: ST PAULs CATHEDRAL 1804

ST PAULs CATHEDRAL 1804
St Pauls Cathedral with the Lord Mayors Show on the water Date: 1804

Background imageProcessions Collection: Procession in Sicily

Procession in Sicily
A procession passes through the fields at Monte San Giuliano, Sicily (Italy) Date: 1911

Background imageProcessions Collection: The Lord Mayors Show

The Lord Mayors Show
Marking the territorial army jubilee at the Lord Mayors Show in London

Background imageProcessions Collection: The Lord Mayors Show during the First World War

The Lord Mayors Show during the First World War
The Lord Mayors Show during World War I showing captured German guns, an aeroplane of the RFC, and contingents representing Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies

Background imageProcessions Collection: Suffragette Rally Womens Sunday March 1908

Suffragette Rally Womens Sunday March 1908. Official programme and souvenir of The Womens Sunday Great March to Hyde Park. Showing the processions, platforms & speakers, 21st June 1908. Date: 1908

Background imageProcessions Collection: The Queen at Indias Republic Day

The Queen at Indias Republic Day
The Queen visits the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, during her 6 week tour of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Iran. Date: 1961

Background imageProcessions Collection: Religious Procession

Religious Procession
A religious procession, probably a Christian Palm Sunday procession, in remembrance of when Jesus rode to the int Jerusalem on a donkey. Date: 1930s

Background imageProcessions Collection: Holy Week Procession

Holy Week Procession
An Easter Holy Week procession in Seville, Spain, showing the participants dressed in the weird white costumes with masks and pointed hats. Date: early 1930s

Background imageProcessions Collection: Palm Sunday procession in France

Palm Sunday procession in France. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Background imageProcessions Collection: A Turkish marriage procession

A Turkish marriage procession. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Background imageProcessions Collection: The proclamation of his Majesty King Edward VIII

The proclamation of his Majesty King Edward VIII. Procession of Life Guards and Heralds from St. Jamess Palace. 1936

Background imageProcessions Collection: The funeral procession of King Edward VII

The funeral procession of King Edward VII. The funeral cortage passing through Windsor on May 20th 1910. 1910

Background imageProcessions Collection: Van Amburgh & Cos. Triumphal Car

Van Amburgh & Cos. Triumphal Car. Passing the Astor House, April 20th 1846 in a parade through New York, America Date: April 20th 1846

Background imageProcessions Collection: Penitents whipping themselves during Lent

Penitents whipping themselves during Lent From: Voyages faits en divers temps en Espagne, en Portugal, en Allemagne, en France et ailleurs Date: 1700

Background imageProcessions Collection: Funeral procession of the Duke of Wellington

Funeral procession of the Duke of Wellington
The funeral procession of Field-Marshal the Duke of Wellington on 18th November 1852 as his body was processed from lying in state in Chelsea Hospital to St Pauls Cathedral where the Duke was buried

Background imageProcessions Collection: Horse drawn hearse

Horse drawn hearse
A hearse for the funeral of Nils Hansson, Ljungbyhed, Sweden, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageProcessions Collection: Steel Halberd

Steel Halberd
A steel halberd, used in all civic processions at Berwick- on-Tweed, Northumberland, England. Dated 1685, the right hand piece displays the town emblem, a bear and a witch elm Date: 1685

Background imageProcessions Collection: The Queen on the Horse Guards Parade

The Queen on the Horse Guards Parade
The Queen turns to exchange a smile with the Duke of Edinburgh during the ceremony of the Horse Guards Parade. Date: 1956

Background imageProcessions Collection: Back page of the Sphere Silver Jubilee Number

Back page of the Sphere Silver Jubilee Number
The illustration features the royal standards flying, along with stereotyped depictions of colonised peoples, including a ceremonial elephant. 1935

Background imageProcessions Collection: Special Coronation Moss Bros advertisement

Special Coronation Moss Bros advertisement
A Moss Bros advertisement commemorating the coronation, featuring two smartly dressed gentlemen and a lady viewing the coronation procession from a balcony. Date: 1953



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