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Thanksgiving Collection

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret - George V Silver Jubilee

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret - George V Silver Jubilee
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose waiting before the start of the Thanksgiving Service marking King George Vs Silver Jubilee at St. Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: 1935

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Queen Elizabeth II accepts the Honours of Scotland

Queen Elizabeth II accepts the Honours of Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II accepts the " Honours of Scotland" (the Scottish Crown Jewels) at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, June 24, 1953

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Queen Victoria entering St Paul's Cathedral

Queen Victoria entering St Paul's Cathedral
Queen Victoria, the Prince and Princess of Wales entering St Paul's Cathedral on Thanksgiving Day 27 Feb 1872 - The Family Friend magazine 1872 Date: 1872

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Cunard Line, QE2 - celebration album in slip case cover

Cunard Line, QE2 - celebration album in slip case cover
Cunard Line, Isle of Man Post Office QE2 Farewell Season Celebration. Limited edition 156 of 189 QE2 Farewell Season Celebration large 14.5 x 14 inches album in slip case cover

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Advert, The Presidents Thanksgiving Cake Advert, The Presidents Thanksgiving Cake

Advert, The Presidents Thanksgiving Cake Advert, The Presidents Thanksgiving Cake
Advert, The Presidents Thanksgiving Cake - Mary Lyles Wilson recipe. 1926

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: A thanksgiving ceremony and show of heraldic

A thanksgiving ceremony and show of heraldic arms before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: A gift to Exeter Cathedral - statues being hoisted into plac

A gift to Exeter Cathedral - statues being hoisted into plac
Statues of patron saints, donated anonymously in thanksgiving for the end of the Great War, are hoisted into position in the empty niches round and above the north porch of Exeter Cathedral

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Boy with an empty dish on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy with an empty dish on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: 1909

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Boy serving a fruit pie on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy serving a fruit pie on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: 1909

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Boy serving a roast turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy serving a roast turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: 1909

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Three turkeys on a Thanksgiving postcard

Three turkeys on a Thanksgiving postcard
Three turkeys with a carriage on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Boy riding a turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy riding a turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard
Boy riding on the back of a large turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Thanksgiving Date: 1941

Thanksgiving Date: 1941

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Cornucopia with Fruit Spilling Out

Cornucopia with Fruit Spilling Out

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Holiday Turkey Date: 1952

Holiday Turkey Date: 1952

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee 1897

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee 1897
Thanksgiving service ceremony at St. Pauls Cathedral, London. Queen Victoria in the royal carriage at the foot of the steps. Date: 22 June 1897

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: THANKSGIVING US FOOTBALL

THANKSGIVING US FOOTBALL
Princeton and Yale battle for the Championship in a fierce match at Berkeley Oval. Date: 1889

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: UNCLE SAM & ROOSEVELT UNCLE SAM & ROOSEVELT

UNCLE SAM & ROOSEVELT UNCLE SAM & ROOSEVELT
Uncle Sam serves up the promise of another four years of office to Theodore Roosevelt Date: 1906

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: SHOOTING WILD TURKEY

SHOOTING WILD TURKEY
Shooting wild turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November Date: 1859

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Harvest Festival church service

Harvest Festival church service
Harvest Festival service, Church of England Date: circa 1918

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Front page, Daily Mail, Diamond Jubilee, Golden Extra

Front page, Daily Mail, Diamond Jubilee, Golden Extra
Front page of the Daily Mail newspaper for 23 June 1897, to mark Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, called the Golden Extra as it was printed in gold ink. Date: 1897

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Duke and Duchess of Kent, Silver Jubilee

Duke and Duchess of Kent, Silver Jubilee
The Duke and Duchess of Kent in an open carriage on their way to St Pauls Cathedral for the Royal Silver Jubilee thanksgiving service, on 6 May 1935

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Three people at a table, photographer reflected in mirror

Three people at a table, photographer reflected in mirror
Three people at a table with a roast dinner and wine bottles, possibly for Thanksgiving, North America. The photographer and camera on a tripod are reflected in the mirror behind them

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Turkey at Thanksgiving

Turkey at Thanksgiving
This turkey is not convinced that Thanksgiving Day will mean Peace and Prosperity for him Date: 1908

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Pilgrims of New Plymouth Colony celebrate first Thanksgiving

Pilgrims of New Plymouth Colony celebrate first Thanksgiving
The Pilgrims of New Plymouth Colony celebrate a first Thanksgiving Day with American Indians in a painting by JLG Ferris

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887

Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887
Queen Victoria passing under the screen after the thanksgiving service in Westminister Abbey, London. 21 June 1887

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Thanksgiving Greetings Postcard - USA

Thanksgiving Greetings Postcard - USA Date: 1912

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Duke and Duchess of York and daughters, Silver Jubilee

Duke and Duchess of York and daughters, Silver Jubilee
The Duke and Duchess of York with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose, in an open carriage on their way to St Pauls Cathedral for the Royal Silver Jubilee thanksgiving service

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: USA - Thanksgiving Day - Turkey thrilled by his fame

USA - Thanksgiving Day - Turkey thrilled by his fame, possibly to be cut short in a matter of hours!! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: VE Day celebrations: their Majesties visit bomb sites

VE Day celebrations: their Majesties visit bomb sites
A page from The Illustrated London News, showing their Majesties visiting bomb sites and thanksgiving services on VE Day. Date: 8th May 1945

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Women police officers on parade, London

Women police officers on parade, London
Women police officers on their first parade in London, wearing the new Stanley Uniform, taking part in a postwar Thanksgiving Service. Date: 1919

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Girl and Turkey

Girl and Turkey
A girl with a Thanksgiving turkey (Fourth Thursday in November) Date: 1910

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Thanksgiving / Pudding

Thanksgiving / Pudding
Making the Thanksgiving pudding Date: 1882

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Thanksgiving / Dance

Thanksgiving / Dance
Thanksgiving day dance Date: 1858

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Event / Victoria 1872

Event / Victoria 1872
Queen Victoria and the Royal family at the Thanksgiving Service held in St Pauls Cathedral after the recovery from illness of Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII). Date: 1872

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: WW2 - Thanksgiving Service for Victory in North Africa

WW2 - Thanksgiving Service for Victory in North Africa - the Royal Family preceded by the Lord Mayor of London leaving St. Pauls Cathedral

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Old men singing, Santo Domingo, New Mexico, USA

Old men singing, Santo Domingo, New Mexico, USA
Old men singing during the Corn Dance in the pueblo of Santo Domingo, New Mexico, USA. They are singing a tribal song of thanksgiving to the gods for good crops. Date: 1910s

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Football match in York, Nebraska, USA

Football match in York, Nebraska, USA, on Thanksgiving Day, 26 November 1914, between teams representing York and Grand Island. Date: 1914

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Boy & girl at Thanksgiving

Boy & girl at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving scene with boy & girl carrying turkey & pudding. USA. Artist Clara Burd Date: circa 1910

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Cathedral service, recovery of King George V

Cathedral service, recovery of King George V
Cathedral service with George V, Queen Mary and royal family. The Nation gives thanks for the recovery of the King. The Dean of Westminster pronouncing the words: God Save the King

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Thanksgiving service at St Pauls Cathedral

Thanksgiving service at St Pauls Cathedral
An open-air thanksgiving service at St Pauls Cathedral, London, at the end of World War One. Crowds cluster around the statue of Queen Victoria. 1919

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Seasonable Cakes, Thanksgiving Cake

Seasonable Cakes, Thanksgiving Cake. Date: 1936

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: And old woman plucking a Thanksgiving Turkey

And old woman plucking a Thanksgiving Turkey. American Postcard. Date: 1909

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Thanksgiving Greetings, Postcard

Thanksgiving Greetings, Postcard. African American children celebrating thanksgiving, one riding a turkey. Date: 1910

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Silhouette Calendar -- October

Silhouette Calendar -- October, Harvest Thanksgiving. Showing a girl and a boy taking part in a Harvest Festival church service. Date: 20th century

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Thanksgiving Card - USA - Turkey pulls a pumpkin wagon

Thanksgiving Card - USA - Turkey pulls a pumpkin wagon
Slightly surreal (yet seasonally symbolic!) Thanksgiving Card from the USA depicting a Turkey pulling a cherub riding on a pumpkin wagon. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: Thanksgiving Card - USA - Bringing in the Turkey

Thanksgiving Card - USA - Bringing in the Turkey (which appears to be full of life at this stage of proceedings!) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageThanksgiving Collection: A V2 on display in Trafalgar Square

A V2 on display in Trafalgar Square
A V-2 on display in Trafalger Square with a crowd listening to a speech by Clement Atlee at the beginning of Thanksgiving Saving Week. 15 September 1945. Date: 1945



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