18 June Collection

"Commemorating Historic Moments: 18 June - A Day of Significance" On this day, throughout history, remarkable events have unfolded

18 June Collection: The New Hammersmith Suspension Bridge (engraving)

The New Hammersmith Suspension Bridge (engraving)
1050596 The New Hammersmith Suspension Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Hammersmith Suspension Bridge)

18 June Collection: The Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 18 June 1815

The Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 18 June 1815
3062200 The Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 18 June 1815. by Jazet, Paul Leon (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Cuirassiers charging a British square. After the painting by Jazet)

18 June Collection: The Queens Jubilee Festival, 21 June (engraving)

The Queens Jubilee Festival, 21 June (engraving)
1591247 The Queens Jubilee Festival, 21 June (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Festival, 21 June)

18 June Collection: Sebastopol, Attack on the Malakhoff, 18 June (engraving)

Sebastopol, Attack on the Malakhoff, 18 June (engraving)
2785679 Sebastopol, Attack on the Malakhoff, 18 June (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastopol, Attack on the Malakhoff, 18 June)

18 June Collection: Wellington, New Zealand, where the Duke of Cornwall and York arrives on 18 June (b / w photo)

Wellington, New Zealand, where the Duke of Cornwall and York arrives on 18 June (b / w photo)
1593794 Wellington, New Zealand, where the Duke of Cornwall and York arrives on 18 June (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington, New Zealand)

18 June Collection: Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, Frederick Bromley, G. G. Lange, 1837

Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, Frederick Bromley, G. G. Lange, 1837
Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, Frederick Bromley, G.G. Lange, 1837

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"Commemorating Historic Moments: 18 June - A Day of Significance" On this day, throughout history, remarkable events have unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of time. The New Hammersmith Suspension Bridge stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Its grandeur captivates all who traverse its majestic path. The Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, fought on 18 June 1815, forever changed the course of European history. It was here that Napoleon Bonaparte met his ultimate defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington and his allied forces. This monumental clash shaped nations and brought about a new era in Europe. In Friedrichskron's solemn embrace, mourners bid farewell to their beloved German Emperor amidst a funeral procession that moved hearts with its somber grace. The Death of the Late German Emperor echoes through time as a poignant reminder of mortality's touch upon even those in positions of power. Across distant lands, celebrations erupted during The Queens Jubilee Festival on 21 June. Engraved images capture moments filled with joyous revelry and patriotic fervor as people united to honor their monarch's enduring reign. Sebastopol witnessed an audacious assault on the Malakhoff fortification on this very day in history. Brave soldiers displayed unwavering courage amidst fierce battles for victory during this pivotal Crimean War conflict. Wellington, New Zealand welcomed royalty when the Duke of Cornwall and York arrived on 18 June many years ago. Black-and-white photographs immortalize this historic visit by capturing glimpses into a momentous occasion that left an everlasting impression upon both locals and visitors alike. Potsdam paid tribute to fallen greatness once more when they laid Emperor Frederick III to rest amid melancholic splendor. As mourners followed his cortege from Friedrichskron Palace towards Friedenskirche (Church), grief mingled with admiration for a ruler whose legacy would endure beyond his mortal existence.