Citizens Collection (#5)

The Ridderzaal of the Binnenhof during the Great Assembly of 1651
3709986 The Ridderzaal of the Binnenhof during the Great Assembly of 1651, (oil on panel and metal) by Bassen, Bartolomeus van (c.1590-1652); 52x66 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Main Street (looking South), Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092377 Main Street (looking South), Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Street (looking South), Port Elizabeth

The Prince of Orange knew no greater moment than this, illustration from
3083045 The Prince of Orange knew no greater moment than this, illustration from Romance of History: The Netherlands, 1920s (colour litho) by McCormick

The Relief of Leyden, 1574 (engraving)
1054567 The Relief of Leyden, 1574 (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Leyden, 1574)

A Close Call for the six citizens of Calais (engraving)
1090821 A Close Call for the six citizens of Calais (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Close Call for the six citizens of Calais)

The Parish Beadle (colour litho)
981681 The Parish Beadle (colour litho) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parish Beadle.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Civic Guard of the III District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Allaert Cloeck
3545944 Civic Guard of the III District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Allaert Cloeck and Lieutenant Lucas Jacobsz Rotgans, 1632 (oil on canvas) by Keyser

In Rijeka (colour litho)
2808834 In Rijeka (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Rijeka. A demonstration of citizens and volunteers before the Command)

Mussolinis triumphant arrival in Turin (colour litho)
2783641 Mussolinis triumphant arrival in Turin (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolinis triumphant arrival in Turin)

The Surrender of Calais, 4th August 1347, engraved by John Young (litho)
475415 The Surrender of Calais, 4th August 1347, engraved by John Young (litho) by Bird, Edward (1772-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The people of Paris dragging cannons to Montmartre on 15 July 1789
CHT392272 The people of Paris dragging cannons to Montmartre on 15 July 1789, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Bulthuis, Jan (1750-1801) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Nineveh (engraving)
XCF307341 Nineveh (engraving) by Dutch School; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Australians and Conscription: How the Australian vote is taken in a London hospital
STC405646 Australians and Conscription: How the Australian vote is taken in a London hospital, illustration from The Illustrated War News, 25th October 1916 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Collection of the Prussian king in Breslau, 3rd January 1741 (colour litho)
STC434363 Collection of the Prussian king in Breslau, 3rd January 1741 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lyon Tablet (detail), c. 48 AD (bronze)
XIR177953 The Lyon Tablet (detail), c.48 AD (bronze) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century AD); Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine, Lyon, France; (add.info.: Tabula Claudiana)

The large Courtyard of the Lepers Home, 1735 (oil on canvas)
5895285 The large Courtyard of the Lepers Home, 1735 (oil on canvas) by Chalon, Louis (1687-1741); 41x52 cm; Historical Museum, Amsterdam

The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599463 The Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Ladysmith, issuing Rations to Citizens)

Chauncey M Depew, US Senator, who became a Millionaire in the Railroad Business with the Vanderbilts (b / w photo)
5215506 Chauncey M Depew, US Senator, who became a Millionaire in the Railroad Business with the Vanderbilts (b/w photo) by American Photographer

At the Meadowbrook Hunt Club, showing P F Collier, who has made Millions in the Publishing Business (b / w photo)
5215508 At the Meadowbrook Hunt Club, showing P F Collier, who has made Millions in the Publishing Business (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Hornsey Church, Middlesex (engraving)
3649175 Hornsey Church, Middlesex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hornsey Church, Middlesex)

Citizens of Ghent begging a Peace of the Earl of Flanders (engraving)
3655229 Citizens of Ghent begging a Peace of the Earl of Flanders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poor people waiting at a hospital door in early 19th century London, England
3714100 Poor people waiting at a hospital door in early 19th century London, England, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub

The Pretoria Club (b / w photo)
3092456 The Pretoria Club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pretoria Club)

The Masonic Temple, Kimberley (b / w photo)
3092454 The Masonic Temple, Kimberley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masonic Temple, Kimberley)

A Roman sale
908780 A Roman sale by Davies, Norman Prescott (1862-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); English, out of copyright

"The Chieftain, "New Comic Opera by F C Burnard and Sir Arthur Sullivan, at the Savoy Theatre (litho)
1107929 " The Chieftain, " New Comic Opera by F C Burnard and Sir Arthur Sullivan, at the Savoy Theatre (litho) by Aldin

Charles VII of France and Joan of Arc entering Paris (chromolitho)
1094073 Charles VII of France and Joan of Arc entering Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VII of France and Joan of Arc entering Paris)

The Roman Emperor Hadrian administering justice while out walking (chromolitho)
1093311 The Roman Emperor Hadrian administering justice while out walking (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

April 2020 - Through the glass
Maxim Makunin

The Mayor flanked by Pc Colin Horne (left) and Pc Simon Cross dish out some Christmas cheer at the Salvation Army lunch, Cambridge Citadel, Tenison Road, Cambridge, Christmas Day 25th December 1975

Senior Citizen seen wearing a crown of flowers, New York, USA, June 1984

Elderly Woman putting out the trash, New York, USA, June 1984

Woman leans against Street Fire Alarm Box, used to report an emergency, New York, USA, June 1984

Christmas Lunch for residents and staff at hospital, Hydestile, Surrey, Wednesday 23rd December 1970

Members of a Midland village Local Defence Volunteer organisation (LDV) receiving their orders during an exercise. 3rd July 1940

Home Guards, well entrenched, with a bombing post in the background, guarding a road in the English countryside during the Second World War. August 1940

Taking advantage of their first freedom of speech for twenty two years Italians hold mass assemblies in the streets of Naples, Southern Italy. October 1943

Couple looking at meat products on display in butchers shop, Cardiff, Wales, 24th January 1974. Turkey with stuffing, 52p per ib

British Home Stores Spring Fashions, Photo-shoot, London, 23rd January 1985

Isaac McGinty aged 76 (left) and Patrick McGann 73, watch the world go buy as they sit on the doorstep of their local pub, Liverpool, October 1962

Princess Diana pays a visit to the old folks home run by the Guinness Trust at Newham in Londons East End. She wore a black double breasted coat dress with brass buttons at the front

Old Woman Reads Letter Date: 1941

Man Makes Ship Model Date: 1948

Woman in a Wheelchair Date: 1948

Postman Gets Invitation Date: 1950

Horticulturist Burbank Date: 1950

Elderly Couple on Christmas Morn

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