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Receiving Collection (page 6)

Background imageReceiving Collection: French-Prussian War. King of Prussia William

French-Prussian War. King of Prussia William I receiving the news of the French declaration of war (1870). Etching

Background imageReceiving Collection: The History of Pope Alexander III. 1407 - 1408

The History of Pope Alexander III. 1407 - 1408. Alexander III receiving a messenger from Barbarossa. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Fresco. ITALY. Siena. Public Palace

Background imageReceiving Collection: DOMENICO DI BARTOLO (1400-1447). Distribution

DOMENICO DI BARTOLO (1400-1447). Distribution of Alms. 1441-1444. ITALY. Siena. Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala (Santa Maria della Scala Hospital)

Background imageReceiving Collection: Danae receiving the Golden Rain

Danae receiving the Golden Rain
Tiziano Vecello, also called Titian (1490-1576). Danae Receiving the Golden Rain. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Oil on canvas

Background imageReceiving Collection: FLIPART, Charles Joseph (1721-1797)

FLIPART, Charles Joseph (1721-1797)

Background imageReceiving Collection: BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Columbus Landing

BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Columbus Landing in the Indies. 1594. Columbus meets Indians in the Guanahani Island (now San Salvador) or Hispaniola

Background imageReceiving Collection: Pungyis at dawn - Thailand

Pungyis at dawn - Thailand - Pungyis receiving food offerings at 6am Date: 1952

Background imageReceiving Collection: Brentford Workhouse entrance

Brentford Workhouse entrance
New buildings, opened in 1902, at the Brentford Union workhouse on Twickenham Road, Isleworth. Behind the entrance lodge stand a receiving block for new arrivals, a block housing boys on remand

Background imageReceiving Collection: Francis Drake Cole

Francis Drake Cole
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE the English admiral and circumnavigator of the world, receiving the homage and regalia of the King of New Albion Date: 1545 - 1596

Background imageReceiving Collection: Humorous pictures showing damaged Chinese battleships receiv

Humorous pictures showing damaged Chinese battleships receiv

Background imageReceiving Collection: Hundreds are receiving free instruction Drawing, painting, w

Hundreds are receiving free instruction Drawing, painting, weaving, lithography, sculpture, etching, metal craft, photography, costume illustration at Harlem Community Art Center

Background imageReceiving Collection: View of the Great Receiving Reservoir

View of the Great Receiving Reservoir. Yorkville, City of New York. Date: 1842

Background imageReceiving Collection: Washington receiving a salute on the field of Trenton

Washington receiving a salute on the field of Trenton

Background imageReceiving Collection: French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles receiving

French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles receiving a wreath from Apollo, while cherubs and an angel surround his balloon. Date 1788

Background imageReceiving Collection: The youthful prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdery

The youthful prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdery, receiving the Aaronic priesthood under the hands of John the Baptist, May 15, 1829

Background imageReceiving Collection: View of the triumphal arch, and the manner of receiving Gene

View of the triumphal arch, and the manner of receiving General Washington at Trenton, on his route to New-York, April 21st 1789. Date 1789

Background imageReceiving Collection: Baghdad, Iraq. Opening of the Iraq Parliament by the regent

Baghdad, Iraq. Opening of the Iraq Parliament by the regent. The regent with the prime minister General Nuri as-Said on his left, receiving the salute of the guard of honour

Background imageReceiving Collection: RSS Discovery and Danish Long Boat, London

RSS Discovery and Danish Long Boat, London
RSS Discoverys Commissioner Colquhoun (nicknamed Koko) receives an address from the crew of a Danish Long Boat, on August Bank Holiday on the River Thames in London

Background imageReceiving Collection: Top Sea Scout for 1975

Top Sea Scout for 1975. This years winner of an award for the leading Sea Scout in the country was 19-year-old Romford (Essex) Venture Sea Scout, Leigh Brand

Background imageReceiving Collection: Sea Scouts receiving signals by flag

Sea Scouts receiving signals by flag. October 1935

Background imageReceiving Collection: Lieutenant Ernest Gidden receiving the George Cross, 1942

Lieutenant Ernest Gidden receiving the George Cross, 1942
Lieutenant Ernest Gidden(1910 -1961)receiving the George Cross for making safe a mine which had fallen on Hungerford Bridge

Background imageReceiving Collection: Business Notes Illustrated - Receiving an Unexpected Rise

Business Notes Illustrated - Receiving an Unexpected Rise A Gentleman is accidently lifted aloft by a warehouse crane outside a warehouse. Date: circa 1909

Background imageReceiving Collection: Woman in a Turkish bath

Woman in a Turkish bath
Turkish Bath, Hairdressing, Reposing Room. A woman reposing, receiving some sort of massage therapy in a Turkish bath. Date: 1904

Background imageReceiving Collection: Austrian army receiving their first pay, WW1

Austrian army receiving their first pay, WW1
Newly recruited members of the Austrian army receive their first pay on mobilisation at the start of the First World War. An official takes coins out of a canvas bag. Date: 1914

Background imageReceiving Collection: Princess Elizabeth receiving a bouquet of roses

Princess Elizabeth receiving a bouquet of roses
Accepting a bouquet of Alexandra roses: H.R.H Princess Elizabeth of York (later Queen Elizabeth II). Date: 29th June 1927

Background imageReceiving Collection: A wireless operator

A wireless operator
An illustration of an wireless operator sat at his desk receiving a message. Date: 4th May 1912

Background imageReceiving Collection: Japanese Feast of Dolls

Japanese Feast of Dolls
Every year, on the third day of the third month, the Hina Matsuri - Feast of Dolls - is celebrated in Japanese homes, girls receiving new additions to their collections. Date: 1899

Background imageReceiving Collection: Japanese Army Women

Japanese Army Women
Japanese women army recruits receiving instruction in the use of rifles. Date: 1930s

Background imageReceiving Collection: Training Tram Drivers

Training Tram Drivers
A tram driver receiving instruction in the handling of (dummy) controls at the Clapham Depot of the London County Council School for Tram Drivers. Date: 1930s

Background imageReceiving Collection: Colonial Troops 1930S

Colonial Troops 1930S
Native Libyan troops in Tripoli, North Africa, receiving directions in the mountains from European, probably Italian, officers. Date: 1930s

Background imageReceiving Collection: Bonaventura Cardinalised

Bonaventura Cardinalised
SAINT BONAVENTURA, follower of Francesco d Assisi, Italian- born cardinal in France : depicted receiving his nice cardinals hat in 1273. Date: circa 1221 - 1274

Background imageReceiving Collection: Initiation Ceremony for the Sublime Knight

Initiation Ceremony for the Sublime Knight
Down on one knee between three impaled heads, the recipient receives the sash of the Sublime Knight Elect. 1890s

Background imageReceiving Collection: Brigadier General Macarthur receiving DSM from Pershing

Brigadier General Macarthur receiving DSM from Pershing
Brigadier General Douglas Macarthur (1880-1964), American army officer of the 84th Brigade, 42nd Division, receiving the DSM (Distinguished Service Medal) from General John Pershing (1860-1948)

Background imageReceiving Collection: Dr Karl Renner, Austrian politician, St Germain Chateau

Dr Karl Renner, Austrian politician, St Germain Chateau
Dr Karl Renner (1870-1950), Austrian politician, at a Peace Conference in St Germain Chateau, France, seen here standing, with his back to the camera

Background imageReceiving Collection: British Army recruits receiving their pay, London, WW1

British Army recruits receiving their pay, London, WW1
British Army recruits receiving their pay in St Martins Churchyard, Trafalgar Square, London at the beginning of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Background imageReceiving Collection: Two little girls receive a card

Two little girls receive a card. circa early 20th century

Background imageReceiving Collection: Exchequer / 12th Century

Exchequer / 12th Century
Officers receiving & weighing coin at the Exchequer. Date: 1130 - 1174

Background imageReceiving Collection: Entrance to Wigmore Schools, West Midlands

Entrance to Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
The entrance and receiving block at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. A woman in uniform and a boy stand on either side of the archway

Background imageReceiving Collection: Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin

Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin (1870-1953), Russian writer, seen here with admirers and well wishers, receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature

Background imageReceiving Collection: Red Cross refugee care WWII

Red Cross refugee care WWII
At the Fulham Institute, Red Cross nurses look after baby refugees and children during World War II

Background imageReceiving Collection: Silver Jubilee - 1935 - Address at Houses of Parliament

Silver Jubilee - 1935 - Address at Houses of Parliament
Silver Jubilee - King George V and Queen Mary receive the loyal addresses from the Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall - May 9th 1935

Background imageReceiving Collection: George V receiving address, Grays Inn, London

George V receiving address, Grays Inn, London
King George V receiving an Address from the Benchers (senior lawyers) at Grays Inn, London. Queen Mary sits next to him in an open carriage

Background imageReceiving Collection: Lady Harriet Lindsay presenting prizes

Lady Harriet Lindsay presenting prizes
Lady Harriet Lindsay (nee Gordon) presenting the prizes at the London Scottish Sports at Stamford Bridge, Fulham, south west London

Background imageReceiving Collection: Queen Souriaya in London

Queen Souriaya in London
QUEEN SOURIYA OF AFGHANISTAN pictured receiving a bouquet at the Ideal Home exhibition in London during a visit by King Amanullah and herself in March 1928. Accompanied by

Background imageReceiving Collection: The Christmas Party Up to Date: Fairy Tales by Broadcast b

The Christmas Party Up to Date: Fairy Tales by Broadcast b
Christmas parties this year will possess a new and fascinating attraction, both for young and old, in the shape of the latest wonder of wireless telephony

Background imageReceiving Collection: Baden Powell receiving the Legion of Honour

Baden Powell receiving the Legion of Honour
General Sir Robert Baden Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement, receiving the Legion d Honneur medal

Background imageReceiving Collection: The Duke of Edinburgh receiving the freedom of the City of G

The Duke of Edinburgh receiving the freedom of the City of G
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh receiving the freedom of the City of Glasgow during a visit in 1866

Background imageReceiving Collection: A Drawing Room in 1837

A Drawing Room in 1837
A newly-crowned Queen Victoria shown receiving her subjects in a drawing room scene of 1837



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