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Event Collection (#5)

"Capturing the Essence of Iconic Events: From Royal Weddings to World Cups

Background imageEvent Collection: Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron

Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron
Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London

Background imageEvent Collection: Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935

Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935
Front cover of The Illustrated London News conjuring up the pomp and pageantry of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V with a parade of liveried riders

Background imageEvent Collection: Social occasion at Colney Hatch Asylum, Middlesex

Social occasion at Colney Hatch Asylum, Middlesex
A social event, occasion unknown, in the grounds of the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex

Background imageEvent Collection: Kenwood House Concert Bowl J870308

Kenwood House Concert Bowl J870308
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. Concert bowl by the lake

Background imageEvent Collection: Rolls Royce Advertisement

Rolls Royce Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Rolls Royce Limited, The Best Car In The World, the image showcases a yellow model of the car, from the front, pulling up to the entrance of a grand venue

Background imageEvent Collection: Double page spread in The Sphere showing British warriors lined up waiting before

Double page spread in The Sphere showing British warriors lined up waiting before the Battle of Agincourt. The original watercolour by John Hassall

Background imageEvent Collection: Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1960

Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1960
Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally, 25-26 June 1960. Date: 1960

Background imageEvent Collection: Publication on the death of Queen Victoria 1901

Publication on the death of Queen Victoria 1901
Front cover reporting on the death of Her Majesty Queen Victoria in The Queen, The Ladys Newspaper & Court Chronicle, dated 26 January 1901, four days after her death

Background imageEvent Collection: Queen Elizabeth II attends the Royal Show at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. 5th July 1972

Queen Elizabeth II attends the Royal Show at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. 5th July 1972

Background imageEvent Collection: Diana Donovan the widow of photographer Terence Donovan talking to Margaret Thatcher at

Diana Donovan the widow of photographer Terence Donovan talking to Margaret Thatcher at Terence Donovans memorial service at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Background imageEvent Collection: Author Judith Cook, Fowey, Cornwall. October 1993

Author Judith Cook, Fowey, Cornwall. October 1993
Local author, Judith Cook, launches her new book To Brave Every Danger at the Fowey Hotel. The book is an account of eighteenth century highway woman and convicted felon

Background imageEvent Collection: Czech Republic - 10th All Sokol Rally in Prague 1938

Czech Republic - 10th All Sokol Rally in Prague 1938
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Background imageEvent Collection: London Bridge (new), London, 1831

London Bridge (new), London, 1831
View of London Bridge, London, opened by King William IV and Queen Adelaide in 1831. In the foreground figures stand on decorated ships and barges looking towards the dome of St Pauls Cathedral

Background imageEvent Collection: Queen Marys Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace, c1935

Queen Marys Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace, c1935. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd. London, 1935]

Background imageEvent Collection: Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey, 1937

Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey, 1937. The central portrait is Elizabeth, Queen Consort of George VI. The others, clockwise from top are: Alexandra, Consort of Edward VII; Isabel

Background imageEvent Collection: Exterior of the north transept of the Crystal Palace, London, built for the Great Exhibition, 1851

Exterior of the north transept of the Crystal Palace, London, built for the Great Exhibition, 1851. Conceived by Prince Albert

Background imageEvent Collection: Siebe and Harrisons patent ice-making machine, 1862

Siebe and Harrisons patent ice-making machine, 1862. This machine was patented by James Harrison in Australia in 1859, and the design was then improved by Augustus Siebe & Co of London in 1861

Background imageEvent Collection: Solar eclipse August 21 Wisconsin

Solar eclipse August 21 Wisconsin
Solar eclipse August 21, 2017 at 1:15pm from Wisconsin, USA 85% Coverage

Background imageEvent Collection: Battle of Inkerman, Crimean War 1854

Battle of Inkerman, Crimean War 1854
Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War. Date: 5th November 1854

Background imageEvent Collection: The Schneider Trophy 1931 - Calshot Spit, England

The Schneider Trophy 1931 - Calshot Spit, England
Souvenir Programme for the Schneider Trophy of 1929 held at Calshot Spit, England. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)

Background imageEvent Collection: Woman police officer in self-defence exercise

Woman police officer in self-defence exercise
Woman police officer (Moya Wood-Heath) taking part in a self-defence demonstration exercise at an outdoor event, watched by spectators. Date: circa early 1970s

Background imageEvent Collection: Their Majesties Court by Sir John Lavery

Their Majesties Court by Sir John Lavery
Reproduction of a painting by Sir John Lavery in The Sphere, of a painting which is now lost showing the scene of dazzling splendour in the ball room at Buckingham Palace during a court presentation

Background imageEvent Collection: Banquet Hall of King Sahla Sellasie, Ethiopia

Banquet Hall of King Sahla Sellasie, Ethiopia
After Lent the King provided an open table to every free man in a banquet that lasted a week. Watercolour, 1842. Johann Martin Bernatz. 1842

Background imageEvent Collection: Mountbatten wedding 1922 - Lady Edwina Ashley

Mountbatten wedding 1922 - Lady Edwina Ashley
Miss Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley, later Lady Louis Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicereine of India (1901 - 1960)

Background imageEvent Collection: Centre Court, Wimbledon

Centre Court, Wimbledon
Overhead view of the famous Centre Court at Wimbledon - the Lawn Tennis Championships being one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar. Date: 1927

Background imageEvent Collection: Antique Map - Biblical Palestine

Antique Map - Biblical Palestine
Antique Map from 1864 of Biblical Palestine

Background imageEvent Collection: Motorcycle scramble, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1920s

Motorcycle scramble, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1920s
A motorcycle scramble with a motorbike and side-car. Probably taking place at Blue Hills, St Agnes. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageEvent Collection: DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865

Background imageEvent Collection: LOUISIANA PURCHASE, 1803. Under My Wings, Everything Prospers. View of the city of New Orleans

LOUISIANA PURCHASE, 1803. Under My Wings, Everything Prospers. View of the city of New Orleans, celebrating President Jeffersons Louisana Purchase. Oil on canvas, 1803, by Boqueto de Woiserie

Background imageEvent Collection: Wembley Stadium 1955 EAW058471

Wembley Stadium 1955 EAW058471
Wembley Stadium, London. The 1955 FA Cup final on 7th May 1955. Newcastle United beat Manchester City 3-1, with the first goal scored by Jackie Milburn in the first minute

Background imageEvent Collection: Serpentine, Hyde Park 64R_HYD_1814_S

Serpentine, Hyde Park 64R_HYD_1814_S
MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION. Woodcut. Hyde Park, London. The Representation of a Seafight on the Serpentine River, in commemoration of Peace in 1814

Background imageEvent Collection: Triumph GT6 Mk. 3, 1972, Green

Triumph GT6 Mk. 3, 1972, Green
Triumph GT6 Mk.3 1972 Green

Background imageEvent Collection: Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV, 1971, Red

Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV, 1971, Red
Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV 1971 Red

Background imageEvent Collection: Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones with Queen Mot

Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones with Queen Mot
Princess Margaret and her fiance, Anthony Armstrong-Jones pictured together with the Queen Mother at the Royal Lodge, Windsor shortly after the announcement of their engagement

Background imageEvent Collection: The Queen salutes on horseback

The Queen salutes on horseback
The Queen salutes whilst taking part in the Birthday Parade at Buckingham Palace after the ceremonial Trooping of the Colour. She wears the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. Date: 1956

Background imageEvent Collection: The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation

The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation
Illustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St

Background imageEvent Collection: Subaru Impreza WRC

Subaru Impreza WRC

Background imageEvent Collection: 1925 FA Cup Final EPW012729

1925 FA Cup Final EPW012729
WEMBLEY STADIUM, Middlesex, London. The 1925 FA Cup Final in progress between Sheffield United and Cardiff City. Sheffield United won 1-0 in a match attended by 91, 763

Background imageEvent Collection: Kenwood House Concert Bowl J870307

Kenwood House Concert Bowl J870307
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. Close up of the concert bowl at night with orchestra

Background imageEvent Collection: Stonehenge, Summer Solstice N100566

Stonehenge, Summer Solstice N100566
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Summer solstice. View of crowds and lit stones. Midsummer before dawn

Background imageEvent Collection: The Illuminations in Sackville Street, Dublin

The Illuminations in Sackville Street, Dublin
The illuminations in Sackville Street, Dublin with an electric light shining on the Nelson Column during the visit of Queen Victoria to Ireland in 1849

Background imageEvent Collection: Czech Republic - 9th All Sokol Rally in Prague 1932

Czech Republic - 9th All Sokol Rally in Prague 1932
9th All Sokol Rally in Prague 1932. A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic)

Background imageEvent Collection: Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon

Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon
King Solomon is visited by Nicaule, Queen of Sheba, in Asia

Background imageEvent Collection: Ox roast, Osney Bridge, Oxford 1902 CC72_02169

Ox roast, Osney Bridge, Oxford 1902 CC72_02169
OSNEY BRIDGE, Oxford. A large crowd of people gathered for an ox-roast to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII, with the river Thames in the background. Photographed by Henry W Taunt in 1902

Background imageEvent Collection: Beating the Bounds CC72_02365

Beating the Bounds CC72_02365
Beating the Bounds, Longwall Street, Oxford. Boys scramble for coins at Longwall during the annual ceremony of beating the bounds, which reinforces knowledge of the parish boundary

Background imageEvent Collection: Wembley Cup Final day 1927 EPW017629

Wembley Cup Final day 1927 EPW017629
WEMBLEY STADIUM, London. Aerial view. FA Cup Final day 23rd April 1927. On the pitch the teams are lined up to meet dignitaries. Cardiff City went on to beat Arsenal 1-0

Background imageEvent Collection: Boxing at Wembley Stadium 1924 EPW011412

Boxing at Wembley Stadium 1924 EPW011412
The first ever boxing match at Wembley Stadium, London on 9th August 1924. This was a light heavyweight contest between " Basking" Jack Bloomfield and Tommy Gibbons

Background imageEvent Collection: World War I aircraft re-enactment N070971

World War I aircraft re-enactment N070971
FESTIVAL OF HISTORY, Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire. World War I triplane in flight. 2007 aerial re-enactment. tri-plane




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"Capturing the Essence of Iconic Events: From Royal Weddings to World Cups, Triumphs to Traditions" A historic moment frozen in time as Queen Elizabeth II presents Bobby Moore with the coveted World Cup trophy, forever etching his name in football history. Unveiling the intricate family tree at the Royal Wedding of 1947, where love and lineage intertwine amidst regal splendor and timeless traditions. Embarking on a transformative journey along El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, pilgrims find solace, self-discovery, and spiritual enlightenment. The pounding rhythm of runners' feet echoes through city streets during marathons worldwide – a testament to human endurance and unwavering determination. Wembley Cup Final 1935 EPW046905: Relive the electrifying atmosphere as roaring crowds witness football legends battle for glory on hallowed grounds. Adorned in magnificent coronation robes, Queen Elizabeth II's regal presence captivates hearts while artist Sterling Henry Nahum Baron immortalizes her grace for eternity. Unleash your inner speed demon with BMW S1000RR – an adrenaline-fueled masterpiece that combines power, precision, and unrivaled performance on two wheels. Witness automotive perfection come alive with Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang's limited edition marvel; only five lucky souls can experience its silver-black allure at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009. Audi Sport Quattro S1 roars onto rally circuits like a fierce warrior – its sleek design coupled with raw power is a force to be reckoned with in motorsport history. Classic charm meets British elegance as Triumph Herald 1200 gracefully cruises down memory lane; an iconic symbol of motoring heritage cherished by enthusiasts worldwide.