Busby Collection

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Bandsman, Piper and Drummer of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Date: circa 1908

Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 (oil on canvas)
BAL311974 Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 (oil on canvas) by Kaiser, Friedrich (1815-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brilliant charge of the Scots Greys; ); German

The Scots Guards marching to a State Ceremonial
The Scots Guards - The Regiment marching to a State Ceremonial. Date: circa 1910s

Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)
NAM261004 Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1895 (photogravure)
NAM280972 The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1895 (photogravure) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); National Army Museum

Grand Parade of the Hon Artillery Company
XCF277699 Grand Parade of the Hon Artillery Company, engraved by H

Busby Berkeley montage
A Busby Berkeley stage show montage featured in London Life magazine to coincide with a season of films at the National Film Theatre in 1965. Date: 1965

The Royal Scots Greys - 2nd Dragoons. Officer - Review order. The Colonel-in-Chief was (at this time) Tsar Nicholas II ! Date: circa 1910s

Gordon Highlanders dipping the colours to royalty on Constitution Hill. Date: circa 1908

Bass Drummer of the Northumberland Fusiliers in his traditional ceremonial costume, featuring the whole skin of a leopard Date: circa 1910s

The Pipe Major - Black Watch Date: 1905

Noble, Dawson and Harper, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders
NAM261003 Noble, Dawson and Harper, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Ensign of the Grenadier Guards, 1844. Note the grenades on the guardsmens collars and belts. From Costumes of the British Army, published by R Ackermann, 1844

Music cover, Our Love Affair, Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland
Music cover, Our Love Affair, words and music by Arthur Freed and Roger Edens, from the MGM film Strike Up The Band, starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. 1940

Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby
Title page Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Tapissez vos Chambres. Wallpaper Seller - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Ramoneur, Chimney Sweep - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Pommes de Rainettes, Golden Pippins Apple Seller- Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Porteur d'Eau, Water Carrier - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Marchande d'Oies, Geese Merchant - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Marchande de Raisins, Grape Seller - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Marchand d'Encre, Ink Seller - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Marchande de Buerre, Butter Merchant - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Marchand de Paniers, Basket dealer - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Marchand de Ficelle, Dealer in Packthread - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Marchand de Fouets, Dealer in Whips - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Laitiere, Milk Woman - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Marchand de Chiens, Dog Seller - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Maquereaux, Mackerel Fish Seller - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Du Pain, du Vin, etc., Bread, Wine etc. Seller - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Emouleur de Ciseaux, Scissors Grinder, Sharpener - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Des Chepes et des Beignets, Pancakes and Fritters Seller - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Des Fraises et Framboises, Strawberry and Raspberry Seller
Des Fraises et Framboises, Strawberries and Raspberries Seller - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Chiffonniere, Rag Gatherer - Costume of the Lower Orders of Paris by Thomas Lord Busby c. 1820 Date: circa 1820

Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in Babes in Arms (1939) Date: 1939

The Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after Changing Guard, 1933. Creator: Unknown
The Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after Changing Guard, 1933

Picture No. 12479990
Cat guardsman Date:

Scots Guard playing the bagpipes. circa 1908

Bad Hair day for a Grenadier Guard on sentry duty outside Buckingham Palace 14th October 1959

Belgian mounted gendarmerie seen here on patrol during the advance of the German army during the summer of 1914. 8th September 1914

Irish Guards, Windsor
Irish Guards marching on parade at Windsor Castle, Berkshire Date: 1989

The Busby two-horse plough
3732417 The Busby two-horse plough; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Busby two-horse plough. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Three British soldiers, 1875-1925. Creator: Richard Simkin
Three British soldiers, 1875-1925

Ceremony of Placing the Guards Crimean Colours in the Chapel of the Wellington Barracks, [London], 1857

New Uniform of the Coldstream Guards, 1856. Creator: Unknown
New Uniform of the Coldstream Guards, 1856

The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854

The British Royal Family - From left to right: Queen Mary (1867-1953), Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)

Manchester United FC Team 1949-1950, First Division, English League Date: circa 1949

Music cover, I Only Have Eyes for You, words by Al Dubin, music by Harry Warren, from the film Dames, featuring Dick Powell, Ruby Keller and Joan Blondell. Date: 1934

The Attack on Sir Ralph Abercrombie by the French Dragoons
IL323219 The Attack on Sir Ralph Abercrombie by the French Dragoons, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville

Colonel-General in the English Chasseurs
FLO4572893 Colonel-General in the English Chasseurs, Napoleonic era

The Grenadier Guards saluting the Colours before going on guard for the day (colour litho)
STC311023 The Grenadier Guards saluting the Colours before going on guard for the day (colour litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Band and Mascot of the Irish Guards wearing the Shamrock on St
STC311025 The Band and Mascot of the Irish Guards wearing the Shamrock on St. Patricks Day (colour litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Boy and girl looking up at a guardsman (litho)
7201239 Boy and girl looking up at a guardsman (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl looking up at a guardsman.); © Look and Learn

Cambronne at Waterloo (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1820 / 25. Creator: Hartmann et Fils
Cambronne at Waterloo (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1820/25. French Brigadier General Pierre Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo. Manufactured by Hartmann et Fils

The Gordon Highlanders: Captain and Subaltern officer with the Kings Colours, 1933. British Army soldiers in traditional Scottish kilts, with the Union Jack flag

The Prince Imperial in the uniform of a Drummer of the Grenadier Guards, c
696663 The Prince Imperial in the uniform of a Drummer of the Grenadier Guards, c.1860 (b/w photo) by Disderi, Andre Adolphe Eugene (1819-89/90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon)

British army soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho)
488415 British army soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho) by French School

Sergeant Glasgow, Royal Artillery, 1856 (sepia photo)
NAM280907 Sergeant Glasgow, Royal Artillery, 1856 (sepia photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Colour-Sergeant Macgregor, Scotch Fusiliers Guards (b / w photo)
NAM261008 Colour-Sergeant Macgregor, Scotch Fusiliers Guards (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Gardner, McKenzie and Glen, 42nd (The Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (b / w photo)
NAM261006 Gardner, McKenzie and Glen, 42nd (The Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)
NAM261005 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Colour-Sergeant Taylor, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders
NAM261002 Colour-Sergeant Taylor, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Trumpeter of the Hussars, c. 1815-20 (oil on canvas)
CLK339939 Trumpeter of the Hussars, c.1815-20 (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 96x71.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

The Victory of the British Troops over the French on the 21st March 1801 (engraving)
NAM261131 The Victory of the British Troops over the French on the 21st March 1801 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Lieutenant John James Douglas (1792-1836) c. 1819 (oil on canvas)
NAM237761 Lieutenant John James Douglas (1792-1836) c.1819 (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823); National Army Museum

Colonel Thomas Cooper Everitt, 1800 (oil on canvas)
NAM237752 Colonel Thomas Cooper Everitt, 1800 (oil on canvas) by Gooch, Thomas (1750-1802); National Army Museum

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in Strike Up the Band (1940) with Garland in her 1890s Florodora costume designed by Dolly Tree Date: 1940

Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Bradford KCB, c. 1825 (oil on panel)
NAM237723 Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Bradford KCB, c.1825 (oil on panel) by Pardon, John (fl.1811-29) (attr)

An Officer of the Grenadier Company, 63rd Regiment of Foot, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
NAM237688 An Officer of the Grenadier Company, 63rd Regiment of Foot, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Battle of Balaclava. Brilliant charge of the Scots Greys, 25th October 1854
NAM261108 Battle of Balaclava

A Sergeant of a cavalry regiment, c. 1830 (oil on canvas)
NAM237757 A Sergeant of a cavalry regiment, c.1830 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

The first distribution of the VC by Queen Victoria, Hyde Park, 26th June 1857
NAM336449 The first distribution of the VC by Queen Victoria, Hyde Park, 26th June 1857, published by Henry Graves and Co

Seaforth Highlander. Date: circa 1908

Grenadiers of the Foot Guards in Full Dress, from Costumes of the Army of
NAM254128 Grenadiers of the Foot Guards in Full Dress, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Colnaghi & Co

Lieutenant Thomas Myddleton Biddulph (1809-78) 1st Life Guards, 1833 (oil on millboard)
NAM237732 Lieutenant Thomas Myddleton Biddulph (1809-78) 1st Life Guards, 1833 (oil on millboard) by Dubois Drahonet, Alexandre-Jean (1791-1834); 40.6x30.2 cm; National Army Museum

Cooking House of the 8th (The Kings Royal Irish) Light Dragoons (Hussars
NAM261051 Cooking House of the 8th (The Kings Royal Irish) Light Dragoons (Hussars) from an album of 52 photographs associated with the Crimean War, 1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton

Pioneer Manners and Guardsmen Webster and Lemmen, Grenadier Guards (b / w photo)
NAM261013 Pioneer Manners and Guardsmen Webster and Lemmen, Grenadier Guards (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Reynolds, Temple and Judd, Scotch Fusiliers Guards (b / w photo)
NAM261007 Reynolds, Temple and Judd, Scotch Fusiliers Guards (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Unidentified officer of the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons, 1793 (oil on canvas)
NAM237728 Unidentified officer of the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Arnold, Richard (fl.1788-91); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Sergeant Ramage, Scots Greys, dashing off single handed to the assistance of Trooper
NAM280918 Sergeant Ramage, Scots Greys, dashing off single handed to the assistance of Trooper Macpherson, 1854 (oleolitho) by Payne, Henry A

Flowing to the Sea, 1871 (oil on canvas)
SOU80727 Flowing to the Sea, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 143x188 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

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"Busby: A Spectacle of Dance, Honor, and Tradition" Step into the world of "Busby, " where dancers in Lloyd Bacon's Footlight Parade (1933) come alive with their mesmerizing moves. This captivating performance is reminiscent of the grand parades by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, showcasing their impeccable discipline and unity. As we delve deeper into history, we are transported to the Charge of the Light Brigade on October 25th, 1854. The oil on canvas painting captures the bravery and valor exhibited during this fateful event. Similarly, a grand parade by the Hon Artillery Company engraves itself in our memories through H. Billingsley's meticulous work after Coleman's photograph. The rhythmic march of The Scots Guards to a State Ceremonial evokes a sense of pride and tradition that resonates throughout "Busby. " Meanwhile, Busby Berkeley's iconic montage adds an element of spectacle to this extraordinary production. The Royal Scots Greys - 2nd Dragoons make their presence known with their striking uniforms as they ride gallantly across the stage. Their regal demeanor is matched only by that of Ensigns from Grenadier Guards in 1844 – epitomizing elegance amidst military might. But it is not just about marching; "Busby" celebrates all aspects of Scottish culture. The Pipe Major from Black Watch takes center stage with his hauntingly beautiful melodies that stir emotions deep within us. Noble, Dawson, and Harper from Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders (72nd) bring forth a sense of camaraderie as they stand united in brotherhood. And let us not forget the Gordon Highlanders dipping their colors – paying homage to centuries-old traditions while honoring those who came before them. In "Busby, " dance intertwines with historical references to create an enchanting experience like no other.