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Coldstream Collection (#2)

"Coldstream: A Legacy of Bravery and Honor" Step into the rich history of Coldstream, a name that echoes with tales of valor and sacrifice

Background imageColdstream Collection: Fourth Guards Brigade in Great War Deeds, WW1

Fourth Guards Brigade in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Fourth Guards Brigade, including the Coldstream Guards, fighting the Germans in the narrow streets of Landrecies during the retreat from Mons

Background imageColdstream Collection: Female impersonator in trench pantomime, WW1

Female impersonator in trench pantomime, WW1
Fair but False -The Coldstream " Girl." A Remarkable Impersonation in a trench pantomime. Among the numerous female impersonators among soldiers providing entertainment for the troops

Background imageColdstream Collection: Margaret Leicester-Warren by Madame Yevonde

Margaret Leicester-Warren by Madame Yevonde
Margaret Alice Leicester-Warren (?-1964) by Madame Yevonde. She had recently become engaged to Major Oliver William Hargreaves Leese of the Coldstream Guards. They married in 1933. Date: 1932

Background imageColdstream Collection: Fishermen on the River Tweed at Coldstream

Fishermen on the River Tweed at Coldstream

Background imageColdstream Collection: Tank of 4th Battalion Coldstream Guards

Tank of 4th Battalion Coldstream Guards
Photograph, 19th Oct 1944: tank of 4th Battalion Coldstream Guards. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Date: 1944

Background imageColdstream Collection: British soldier crossing the river on a log, Malaya, 1946

British soldier crossing the river on a log, Malaya, 1946
Photograph: a British soldier crossing the river on a log, Malaya, 1946. From an album of 59 photographs compiled by Sgt William Johnson, Coldstream Guards, relating to his service in Malaya, 1946

Background imageColdstream Collection: Lance-Corporal F. W. Dobson, Coldstream Guards VC

Lance-Corporal F. W. Dobson, Coldstream Guards VC
Frederick William Dobson, (9 November 1886 15 November 1935), who was awarded a VC for the First Battle of the Aisne Date: 1915

Background imageColdstream Collection: Henry Dawkins, Soldier

Henry Dawkins, Soldier
HENRY DAWKINS Military : lieutenant-colonel in the Coldstream Guards Date: CIRCA 1816

Background imageColdstream Collection: Geo Wyndham (Vanity Fair

Geo Wyndham (Vanity Fair
George Wyndham statesman and man of letters, Eton, Coldstream Guards Date: 1863 - 1913

Background imageColdstream Collection: British Coldstream Guard

British Coldstream Guard in uniform in 1742 Date: 1742

Background imageColdstream Collection: Foxhunt Meet, Town Yetholm, England

Foxhunt Meet, Town Yetholm, England
Foxhunt Meet, Town Yetholm, near Kelso/Coldstream, Roxburghshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageColdstream Collection: The Village, Duddo, Berwick-upon-Tweed, England

The Village, Duddo, Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
The Village, Duddo, Berwick-upon-Tweed, near Coldstream, Northumberland, England. Date: 1913

Background imageColdstream Collection: A Fine House, Leitholm, Berwickshire

A Fine House, Leitholm, Berwickshire
A Fine House, Leitholm, Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageColdstream Collection: Trailer water pump at Dulwich Fire Station, WW2

Trailer water pump at Dulwich Fire Station, WW2
The latest trailer water pump, presented in September 1940, seen here at Dulwich Fire Station, south London. Date: 1940

Background imageColdstream Collection: Embroidered badge of the Coldstream Guards

Embroidered badge of the Coldstream Guards, worked by Corporal Tom Hughes, 17321, 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, The Park, Hurley Common, near Atherstone, Warwickshire. Dated March 1917

Background imageColdstream Collection: Tobacco jar made from the base section of a brass shell

Tobacco jar made from the base section of a brass shell
A tobacco jar made from the base section of a 1915 18 pounder brass shell containing a Coldstream Guards pattern rank garter star. Trench Art

Background imageColdstream Collection: Captain Wilkinson reading The Tatler

Captain Wilkinson reading The Tatler
Major Sir Nevile Rodwell Wilkinson, KCVO (26 October 186922 December 1940), British officer of arms (Ulster King-at-Arms), British Army officer, author and a dollhouse designer

Background imageColdstream Collection: His Masters Voice, military band recording World War One

His Masters Voice, military band recording World War One
Advertisement for a recording on His Masters Voice music label during World War One, of Major Mackenzie Rogan and the band of the Coldstream Guards, playing

Background imageColdstream Collection: Honor Dorothy Leigh by Madame Yevonde

Honor Dorothy Leigh by Madame Yevonde
Honor Dorothy Leigh (1892-1982) by Madame Yevonde. She was the only daughter of John Blundell Leigh. She had just become engaged to Lieutenant the Hon

Background imageColdstream Collection: Moon and Venus Conjunction

Moon and Venus Conjunction
February 27, 2009 - Moon and Venus Conjunction, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageColdstream Collection: Source Size = 3838 x 2918

Source Size = 3838 x 2918
Grand Banquet of the Officers of the Coldstream Guards, in St. Jamess Palace

Background imageColdstream Collection: Source Size = 3843 x 2927

Source Size = 3843 x 2927
Entertainment to the Commissioned Officers and Privates of the Coldstream Guards at the Portman Street Barracks

Background imageColdstream Collection: COLDSTREAM BRIDGE, FROM UP-STREAM. Coldstream Bridge, linking Coldstream, Scottish

COLDSTREAM BRIDGE, FROM UP-STREAM. Coldstream Bridge, linking Coldstream, Scottish Borders with Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland

Background imageColdstream Collection: The Recent War in Egypt: Graves of Coldstream Guards at Alexandria, 1883

The Recent War in Egypt: Graves of Coldstream Guards at Alexandria, 1883

Background imageColdstream Collection: Three Coldstream Guardsmen - London

Three Coldstream Guardsmen - London Date: 1905

Background imageColdstream Collection: Picture No. 10863181

Picture No. 10863181
Coldstream Winery.Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia Date:

Background imageColdstream Collection: COLDSTREAM BRIDGE, FROM UP-STREAM. Coldstream Bridge, linking Coldstream, Scottish

COLDSTREAM BRIDGE, FROM UP-STREAM. Coldstream Bridge, linking Coldstream, Scottish Borders with Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland

Background imageColdstream Collection: Trailer water pump at Dulwich Fire Station, WW2

Trailer water pump at Dulwich Fire Station, WW2
The latest trailer water pump, presented in September 1940, seen here at Dulwich Fire Station, south London

Background imageColdstream Collection: Henderson Park at Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Henderson Park at Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageColdstream Collection: Coldstream Guards Monument in Henderson Park, Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Coldstream Guards Monument in Henderson Park, Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageColdstream Collection: River Tweed with the Cheviots beyond from Henderson Park at Coldstream, Scottish Borders

River Tweed with the Cheviots beyond from Henderson Park at Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageColdstream Collection: Coldstream Parish Church, Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Coldstream Parish Church, Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageColdstream Collection: Marjoribanks Monument at Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Marjoribanks Monument at Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageColdstream Collection: Captain Heneage, Coldstream Guards

Captain Heneage, Coldstream Guards. Captain Heneage, full-length portrait, facing foward, standing next to a horse in front of a small building. Date 1855

Background imageColdstream Collection: Battle at Landrecies

Battle at Landrecies
During th retreat from Mons, the Coldstream Guards and others hold off the Germans at Landrecies - one of the greatest soldiers battles in history. Date: August 1914

Background imageColdstream Collection: The Marriage House

The Marriage House, Coldstream Bridgehead, Berwickshire, Scotland, where up to a hundred years ago Blacksmith Weddings took place; the smithy was the priest! Date: 1950s

Background imageColdstream Collection: Guards Memorial - St Jamess Park, London

Guards Memorial - St Jamess Park, London
The Guards Memorial - St Jamess Park, London (as seen from Horseguards Parade) - unveiled by the Duke of Connaught on 16th October, 1926. An obelisk of Portland stone with a granite base

Background imageColdstream Collection: Edward VII lying in state

Edward VII lying in state
Edward VII - ( Edward the Peacemaker ) lying in state in Windsor Castle. Date: 1910

Background imageColdstream Collection: Guardsman (Private) - The Coldstream Guards

Guardsman (Private) - The Coldstream Guards
A Guardsman (Private) of The Coldstream Guards - 2nd Foot Guards. Interestingly, the 1st Foot Guards - The Grenadier Guards - were formed AFTER The Coldstream Guards

Background imageColdstream Collection: Coldstream Bridge Scotland

Coldstream Bridge Scotland
Coldstream Bridge, over the Tweed, Borders

Background imageColdstream Collection: Dickens / Coldstream / Play

Dickens / Coldstream / Play
CHARLES DICKENS In the role of Sir Charles Coldstream in the play " Used Up", 1850

Background imageColdstream Collection: Coldstream Guards Band

Coldstream Guards Band
The band of the COLDSTREAM GUARDS enters Buckingham Palace, London

Background imageColdstream Collection: George Wyndham (Tinted)

George Wyndham (Tinted)
George Wyndham statesman and man of letters, Eton, Coldstream Guards

Background imageColdstream Collection: DRUM MAJOR

DRUM MAJOR
Drum Major from the Coldstream Guards. Raised in 1650, it received its title at the time of the Restoration

Background imageColdstream Collection: Marriage Registers

Marriage Registers
Border marriage registers, kept by William Dickson, cobbler " priest" at Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland




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"Coldstream: A Legacy of Bravery and Honor" Step into the rich history of Coldstream, a name that echoes with tales of valor and sacrifice. From the iconic Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont during the Battle of Waterloo to their presence in British Military Recruitment Posters during World War I, the Coldstream Guards have left an indelible mark on history. In the Crimean War, Three Coldstream Guards stood as brave warriors, earning themselves the title "Crimean Braves. " Their unwavering commitment to duty inspired generations to come. Even amidst conflict, there was room for festive spirit. Witness the heartwarming image Guards gracing Christmas and New Year cards, reminding us that camaraderie endures even in times of war. Types of soldiers within the British Army were showcased through WWI posters, highlighting how Coldstream played a vital role in defending our nation's values. The responsibility carried by these guardians is evident as they stand tall at their posts - military sentries relieved but ever watchful. The passing on of colors symbolizes not only continuity but also a deep sense of pride within this esteemed regiment. As depicted in W. B. Wollen's masterpiece "The Retreat from Mons, " we are transported back to moments where bravery faced adversity head-on. This painting captures both chaos and determination—a testament to those who fought under the banner of Coldstream. Beyond battles and barracks lies a picturesque town nestled along River Tweed—the birthplace where it all began. Marjoribanks Monument stands proudly alongside its bridge—an enduring tribute to those who hail from this historic place. Coldstream extends its influence beyond warfare; Mounted Police Officers parading down The Mall showcase their versatility—protectors both on foot and horseback—always ready to serve with honor. Traveling back in time reveals Victorian-era traditions upheld by Drum-Major and Drummers—their rhythmic beats echoing through the ages, a symbol of discipline and unity.