Commemorating Collection (#14)

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Old City Hall, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Altar, Day of the Dead, Patzcuaro, Michoacan state, Mexico, North America ;

Heads of Presidents Washington and Lincoln, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Black Hills, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

The giant head of President Abraham Lincoln, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Black Hills, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

Memorial ceremony, Confucius Birthday, September 28th, Confucius temple, Taiwan, Asia

9 / 11 Messages on tiles on fence in Greenwich Village
9/11 Messages on tiles on fence in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, New York State, United States of America, North America

The Gateway to India, built to commemorate the visit of George V in 1911, Mumbai, previously called Bombay, Maharashtra State, India

The handprints or Sati marks of ladies who died on the pyres, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

The London Eye, built to commemorate the millennium, London, England, UK

Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank illuminated at dusk behind statue of Sir Thomas Jackson, Statue Square in the financial district of Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Coat of Arms George VI
The official souvenir programme, commemorating the coronation of George VI and Elizabeth, with the Royal Coat of Arms

Silk Ceremony / China
The Empress & her attendants proceed to the temple from the Mulberry grove during the annual ceremony commemorating the invention of silk weaving

Pisa Bridge Game / C18Th
PISA : the long-ago defeat of the Saracens is celebrated by two groups of warriors who battle it out on a bridge over the Arno

William III & Mary
KING WILLIAM III & QUEEN MARY A contemporary Dutch engraving commemorating their accession

Procession of Passion
Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus, at Billom, France, a nocturnal procession passes through the streets on Vendredi Saint - Good Friday

Exotic Play in China
Popular Chinese street theatre, commemorating the New Year

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"Commemorating the Legends: A Journey through Time and History" Step into a world where stories are etched in stone, where memories are immortalized. From the haunting melody of Eleanor Rigby to the majestic Westbury White Horse, each commemoration whispers tales of triumph and tragedy. Inscribed upon a card lies the destruction of Graf Spee, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II. As we unravel an ancient 16th-century map of Venice, we uncover secrets hidden within its labyrinthine canals. Saint Patrick's legacy lives on as his name echoes through generations, celebrated for bringing light to Ireland's darkest days. The Mother Russia Statue stands tall amidst the ruins of Stalingrad, honoring those who fought valiantly in one of history's most brutal battles. A card commemorating Zeebrugge and Ostend raid transports us back to World War I when brave souls sailed into treacherous waters with unwavering courage. The Arch of Titus in Rome bears witness to centuries past, reminding us that even empires rise and fall. The Battle of Stalingrad Memorial reveals another facet of Mother Russia's strength as she emerges from adversity like a phoenix rising from ashes. Cardiff's Mermaid Quay captures our imagination with its enchanting beauty crafted by Ethel Davies in 2009. As we gaze upon a group photograph taken on Coronation Day in 1911, we glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten - police officers standing united under their duty to protect and serve. Colored engravings bring alive scenes from ancient Rome; warriors marching proudly alongside chariots racing towards glory. These commemorations bind us together across time and space; they remind us that our collective history is woven intricately into every fiber of our being.