Bunting Collection (#6)

East Enders celebrate Silver Jubilee, London
Londons East Enders celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary, with decorations on their house. Date: 1935

Christmas Day at the North Eastern Hospital 1904
Christmas Day in a childrens Goldsmiths Ward in North Eastern Hospital in Hackney Road, London. Showing a huge Christmas tree in the ward, decorated with stockings, crackers, dolls

Christmas Festivities at the North Eastern Hospital 1905
Infants at the Goldsmiths Ward in North Eastern Hospital in Hackney Road, London. Showing a huge Christmas tree in the ward, decorated with crackers, dolls, beads and a angel topper

Tree sparrow, snow bunting, worm-eating warbler
American tree sparrow, Spizelloides arborea 1, snowflake or snow bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis 2, worm-eating warbler, Helmitheros vermivorum 3, and magnolia warbler, Setophaga magnolia 4

Pine grosbeak, red crossbill and white-winged crossbill
Pine grosbeak, Pinicola enucleator, male 1, female 2, American crossbill or red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra 3, white-winged crossbill, Loxia leucoptera 4, males

Indigo bunting, Passerina cyanea, males in different stages of plumage 1, 2, 3, and female 4. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens

Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker and paper making. Turner working on a wheel-driven lathe in a workshop in Tunbridge 22, broom-maker selling his wares door-to-door in Kent 23

English gentleman riding a horse on his way to a picnic
English gentleman with whiskers in tam o shanter cap riding a horse on his way to a picnic in the country. A carriage with ladies behind him, and a peasant in smock in the foreground. Mr

Rosa McDermott and her mother hearing a prophecy from a Romany woman fortune-teller during a walk. They wear wide hooped petticoats

Gentleman on an old nag and lady on a pony meet up during a fox hunt, 19th century. Rosa McDermott sidesaddle on her pony and Jack Bunting shake hands

English gentleman with his fallen horse during a fox hunt, 19th century. Jack Bunting and a woodman in smock and boots try to raise the sick horse. Mr Buntings shocking bad horse

English gentleman on an old nag rejected by a man on a bay horse. Mr. Jack Bunting rejected. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Plain or

King George I of England boarding the royal coach to Osnabruck on the night of his death, 22 June 1727. King Gorge the First in crown, wig and ermine robes, with orb and sceptre, wearing sandals

Yellow-fronted canary (Senegal), Crithagra mozambica caniceps (Yellow-rumped bullfinch, Crithagra chrysopyga). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John

Cape bunting, Emberiza capensis (Yellow-bellied bunting, Fringillaria capensis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of

American kestrel, Falco sparverius, with nest and egg. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

S. S. "Umbria"at dock, c. 1897 (b / w photo)
5669163 S.S. " Umbria" at dock, c.1897 (b/w photo) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright

Black-headed bunting, Emberiza melanocephala (Black-crowned tanager, Tanagra melanictera). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Painted bunting, Passerina ciris (Painted emberiza, Emberiza ciris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Dickcissel, Spiza americana (Black-throated bunting, Emberiza americana). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Golden-crowned sparrow, Zonotrichia atricapilla (Black-crowned bunting, Emberiza atricapilla). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Reed bunting and rock bunting
Common reed bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, male 1, female 2, and egg 3, and rock bunting, Emberiza cia, male 4, female 5 and egg 6

Yellow cardinal, Gubernatrix cristata. Endangered. (Commanding bunting, Emberiza gubernatrix). Handcoloured engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Variant of the ortolan or yellowhammer?
Variant of the ortolan bunting, Emberiza hortulana, or yellowhammer, Emberiza citrinella? (Green-headed bunting, Emberiza chlorocephala). From a specimen in the possession of Marmaduke Tunstall

Children, nursery rhyme
Bye Baby Bunting. Baby in cradle surrounded by rabbits. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell Date: 1935

Patriotic demonstration: General Longuemar entering Orleans (colour litho)
2818949 Patriotic demonstration: General Longuemar entering Orleans (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patriotic demonstration)

Royal Wedding crowd, Ludgate Circus, London
Aerial view of Ludgate Circus, London, after the passing of the Royal Wedding carriage, 6 July 1893 (Prince George, Duke of York and Princess Mary of Teck). 1893

HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, Festival of Britain
HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, decorated for the Festival of Britain when she served as a floating exhibition hall, touring UK ports with a civilian crew. Date: 1951

Town Hall, Bolton, Lancashire, decorated for the Coronation of King George V. Date: 1911

Nonpareil Bunting. Date: 1933

The Kings Visit to Rijeka (Colour Litho)
2809284 The Kings Visit to Rijeka (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings visit to Rijeka)

Bye, Baby Bunting by Agnes Richardson
Bye, Baby Bunting

Royal Princess Parade and Floral Hall, Bridlington, North Yorkshire, summer 1931. 1931

First electric tram on Kingston Bridge, Surrey. 1906

MS Colombia, Dutch Line ship, at Hamburg, Germany. Date: 1930s

Windward Avenue, Venice, California, USA, with the Hotel St Mark on the left. Date: circa 1910

Pewsey, Wiltshire - High Street with Waylens Grocery (left). It seems hghly likely the flags across the street are celebrating the coronation of King George V in 1911. Date: 1911

Princess Street, Machynlleth, widest street in North Wales
Princess Street, Machynlleth - the widest street in North Wales, July 1937. 1937

Fleet Street, London, Royal Silver Jubilee celebrations
Aerial view of Fleet Street, London, during the Royal Silver Jubilee celebrations in May 1935. 1935

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Carnival Novelties. 1939

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Carnival Bunting. 1939

RMS Queen Mary, Cunard Lines
Cruise liner RMS Queen Mary, Cunard Lines, decorated with bunting. Date: circa 1960s

Hotel Santa Brigida, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, where King Alfonso XIII had lunch during his official visit, at tables in the open air. Date: 1906

Golden Jubilee celebrations, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Golden Jubilee celebrations (1858-1908), Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, with a decorated arch. Date: 1908

Grand Hotel, Yokohama, Japan, decorated for 4 July celebrations with Japanese and American flags. Date: circa 1905

Nelsons Centenary: London Celebrations 1905
Crowds in Trafalgar Square, on the 21st October celebrating the centenary of the death of Horatio Lord Nelson died during the Battle of Trafalgar. Date: 21st October 1905

An original dive (colour litho)
2777883 An original dive (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An original dive)

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Bunting, a symbol of celebration and unity, can be found in various forms across the globe. From the bustling streets of Manchester's last tram to the tranquil Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath in Kathmandu, Nepal, bunting adds color and vibrancy to any setting. In a snapshot from 1911, Lower Lemon Street in Truro, Cornwall showcases its charm with bunting adorning its buildings. This nostalgic image takes us back in time when such decorations were used to mark special occasions. Even grand ocean liners like RMS Queen Mary of Cunard Lines embraced the festive spirit by hanging bunting along their decks during voyages. The sight of fluttering flags against the backdrop of endless waves surely added an extra touch of elegance and joy for passengers on board. But it's not just man-made structures that are adorned with this cheerful decoration. Nature itself joins in on the fun as well. The corn bunting (Emberiza calandra) perches proudly on rose bushes or sings melodiously amidst fields in places like Neusiedler See National Park in Austria or even during winter months across the United Kingdom where yellowhammers (Emberiza citrinella) add their own vibrant notes to nature's symphony. Bunting is not limited to specific locations either; it finds its place wherever people gather and celebrate life together. Whether it's a cathedral square dotted with lamp posts in Derbyshire or The Holloway bustling with activity in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire - these images capture moments filled with community spirit and shared happiness. From historic snapshots like Cheltenham Spa (St James) captured back in 1951 to more recent memories documented through Prestatyn Holiday Camp brochures – bunting has remained a timeless symbol that transcends generations.