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Processional route for the 1937 CoronationIncredibly detailed aerial view of central London by ILN special artist G.H. Davis showing the processional route to and from Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937
American Dress Pattern Cover for Simplicity. Two smart jacket and skirt suits in check and red fabric. Date: circa 1940
Marquis of Wellesleys Boatman, IndiaThe Dandy or Boatman of the Marquis of Wellesley (Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley - 1760-1842), in his livery, depicted in front of the State Yacht, the Soonamooky
Performance of a dancing woman of LucknowA dancing woman of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India - exhibiting before a European Family. (Plate 15 of 20). Date: 1813
European Gentleman dressing, attended by his Head-Bearer and other servants. (Plate 4 of 20) Date: 1813
European Gentleman in Public Office attended by the Crannies, or Native Clerks. (Plate 3 of 20) Date: 1813
Hotel Roy - Fonda, New York State, USAHotel Roy at Fonda, New York State, USA Date: circa 1908
King George VI in Coronation robes, 1937Portrait of King George VI in Coronation robes. Date: 1937
Coronation 1937 - Princess Elizabeth at the AbbeyPrincess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II (born 1926), arriving at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of her father, King George VI on 15 May 1937
Annexe built on Westminster Abbey for William IV coronationThe first occasion on which a temporary annexe to Westminster Abbey was built, for the Coronation of King William IV in 1830
European Gentlemans Kedmutgars or Table Servants bringing in dinner. (Plate 7 of 20) Date: 1813
State CoachSide view of the magnificent Golden State coach used for royal coronations decorated with paintings by Cipriani including the royal arms on the upper back panel, ornamented with the Order of St
European Gentleman in India learning ArabicAn European Gentleman with his Moonshee, or Native Professor of Languages. (plate 1 of 20) Date: 1813
Coronation 1937 - Bond Street arrayed in whiteBond Street hung with white banners which are floodlit to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI in May 1937. The white banners, 30 feet by 6 feet
Native Indian gentleman smoking a Goorgoory PipeA Native gentleman smoking a Goorgoory, a variant of the Hookah Pipe but with a fixed bamboo stem, in his private apartments, attended by his dancing girls. (Plate 19 of 20) Date: 1813
Coronation 1937 - Regent Street decoratedRegent Street in central London decorated with red, white, blue and gold for the Coronation of King George VI in May 1937
English Family at table under a Punkah, or fan, kept in motion by a Khelassy (or Punkahwallah). (Plate 8 of 20). Date: 1813
Coronation 1937 - Pall Mall aglow on Coronation nightFamous London clubs in Pall Mall illuminated for the Coronation of King George VI on 15 May 1937. Illustration shows crowds in the street
European Gentleman in Private Office attended by his Duftoree, of Native Office-keeper. (plate 2 of 20) Date: 1813
European Gentleman delivering a letter to a Soon-Tah-Burdar or Silver Baton-Bearer. (Plate 6 of 20) Date: 1813
Annexe built on Westminster Abbey for George V coronationPhotograph showing the temporary annexe constructed to provide extra space for the coronation procession of King George V. The structure was gothic in style with a porte-cochere. Date: 1937
European Lady and her Durzee or TailorAn European Lady giving instrucions to her Durzee or Native Indian Tailor. (Plate 13 of 20). Date: 1813
Marquis Wellesley at Nabob of Oudes Breakfast TableRichard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley - Governor General of India (1760-1842) and his suite at Nabob of Oudes (Wazir Ali Khan)
Disguising a German Shop - Start of WWIPostcard sent within six weeks of the start of WWI, depicting a German Shopkeeper in Britain hastily changing the livery of his store to something perfectly British
Annexe built on Westminster Abbey for Edward VII coronationThe temporary annexe constructed outside Westminster Abbey for marshalling the coronation procession of King Edward VII in 1902
Queen Elizabeth walking on the summit of Maiden Castle, 1952Queen Elizabeth II inspects the unique stronghold of the round barrow men, while walking on the summit of Maiden Castle, Dorchester, Dorset. Date: 3rd July 1952
Queen Elizabeth on the summit of Maiden Castle, 1952Queen Elizabeth II on the summit of Maiden Castle, Dorchester, Dorset, one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hill forts in Britain. She is conversing with Professor R.E. Mortimer Wheeler
Annexe built on Westminster Abbey for George VI coronationThe large annexe built onto Westminster Abbey in order to provide extra space for marshalling the coronation procession of King George VI
State CoachFront view of the magnificent golden state coach used for royal coronations showing the drivers footboard, formed of a large scallop shell ornamented with reeds
Dancing Woman of Bengal, performing before a European Family. (Plate 14 of 20) Date: 1813
European lady and family attended by an Ayah (Nurse). (Plate 17 of 20) Date: 1813
Fishing for SawfishThe dangerous pursuit of fishing for sawfish off the coast of Florida Date: 1906
Events / BritainHunger March of 25 thousand unemployed British workmen Date: December 1922
Suvorov (Holl)ALEXANDER VASILYEVICH SUVOROV Russian soldier (fought with some success during the Revolutionary Wars) Date: 1729 - 1800
Suvorov (Hampe)ALEXANDER VASILYEVICH SUVOROV Russian soldier Date: 1729 - 1800
John Brown, MedicalJOHN BROWN Scottish medical practitioner, frequently involved in controversy, founder of the Brunonian School of Medicine : an important innovator Date: 1735 - 1788
Suvorov (Bosio)ALEXANDER VASILYEVICH SUVOROV Russian soldier Date: 1729 - 1800
Suvorov (Oval)ALEXANDER VASILYEVICH SUVOROV Russian military commander during the Revolutionary Wars Date: 1729 - 1800
Suvorov (Lienard)ALEXANDER VASILYEVICH SUVOROV Russian military commander Date: 1729 - 1800
Suvorov (Eng. Ridley)ALEXANDER VASILYEVICH SUVOROV Russian military commander (here at the age of 69) Date: 1729 - 1800
Michael Arthur BassMICHAEL ARTHUR BASS Heir to the great brewery. Date: 1837 - 1909
Looting in Leipzig / 1923Riots break out in Leipzig when the unemployed loot the city centre. Date: 1923