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Crowds Collection (#10)

The King of Kings, commanding the attention of a mesmerized crowd, as he delivers his powerful speech at the Festival of Britain View

Background imageCrowds Collection: Christmas shopping in the Lowther Arcade, 1870

Christmas shopping in the Lowther Arcade, 1870
3478782 Christmas shopping in the Lowther Arcade, 1870; (add.info.: Christmas shopping in the Lowther Arcade, London, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCrowds Collection: A busy street scene in London, 1850

A busy street scene in London, 1850
3478972 A busy street scene in London, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a busy street scene in London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCrowds Collection: Entrance of French emperor Napoleon 1st in Paris on march 20, 1815, 19th century (engraving)

Entrance of French emperor Napoleon 1st in Paris on march 20, 1815, 19th century (engraving)
1755120 Entrance of French emperor Napoleon 1st in Paris on march 20, 1815, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: After his return from Elba island, during the Hundred Days); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageCrowds Collection: A Patient Crowd, waiting in Trafalgar Square to see the Procession (litho)

A Patient Crowd, waiting in Trafalgar Square to see the Procession (litho)
1040888 A Patient Crowd, waiting in Trafalgar Square to see the Procession (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Patient Crowd)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Fireworks celebrating the Prince of Wales's birthday, Merton Fields, Oxford (engraving)

Fireworks celebrating the Prince of Wales's birthday, Merton Fields, Oxford (engraving)
8676989 Fireworks celebrating the Prince of Wales's birthday, Merton Fields, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Interior of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia (engraving)

Interior of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia (engraving)
8677108 Interior of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia (engraving) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Paris: Une reception a l'Hotel-de-Ville, Aspect de la Place; Crowd in front of Town-hall on a

Paris: Une reception a l'Hotel-de-Ville, Aspect de la Place; Crowd in front of Town-hall on a reception-day
8671139 Paris: Une reception a l'Hotel-de-Ville, Aspect de la Place; Crowd in front of Town-hall on a reception-day (b/w photo) by Manuel

Background imageCrowds Collection: Greyhound racing at Clapton, London (b/w photo)

Greyhound racing at Clapton, London (b/w photo)
8676160 Greyhound racing at Clapton, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greyhound racing at Clapton, London)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Festival of Youth, Wembley, 1937 (b/w photo)

Festival of Youth, Wembley, 1937 (b/w photo)
8635909 Festival of Youth, Wembley, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of Youth, Wembley, London, 1937)

Background imageCrowds Collection: We won't get home till morning (colour litho)

We won't get home till morning (colour litho)
8635508 We won't get home till morning (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People crammed onto a tram or trolley bus)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo)

Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo)
8635445 Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCrowds Collection: Fleet Street, London (coloured photo)

Fleet Street, London (coloured photo)
8635437 Fleet Street, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet Street, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCrowds Collection: There was an Old Person of Stroud, who was horribly jammed in a crowd (coloured engraving)

There was an Old Person of Stroud, who was horribly jammed in a crowd (coloured engraving)
8634411 There was an Old Person of Stroud, who was horribly jammed in a crowd (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Procession going to the games in ancient Rome (engraving)

Procession going to the games in ancient Rome (engraving)
8635789 Procession going to the games in ancient Rome (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession going to the games in ancient Rome)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)

Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635309 Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Concert in the Grand Place, Brussels, commemorating the anniversary of Belgian independence

Concert in the Grand Place, Brussels, commemorating the anniversary of Belgian independence (engraving)
8676926 Concert in the Grand Place, Brussels, commemorating the anniversary of Belgian independence (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrowds Collection: Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving)

Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving)
8676493 Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Opening of the first railway in Germany, 1835 (colour litho)

Opening of the first railway in Germany, 1835 (colour litho)
8673076 Opening of the first railway in Germany, 1835 (colour litho) by Heim, Heinrich (1850-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the first railway in Germany)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Reciprocal oaths between the governor and the citizens of Neuchatel, 1786 (engraving)

Reciprocal oaths between the governor and the citizens of Neuchatel, 1786 (engraving)
8673017 Reciprocal oaths between the governor and the citizens of Neuchatel, 1786 (engraving) by Girardet, Alexandre (1767-1836); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Royal procession of Prince and Princess Frederick of Prussia passing the Brandenburg Gate

Royal procession of Prince and Princess Frederick of Prussia passing the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin (engraving)
8676293 Royal procession of Prince and Princess Frederick of Prussia passing the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrowds Collection: Arrival of Queen Victoria at Birmingham Town Hall (engraving)

Arrival of Queen Victoria at Birmingham Town Hall (engraving)
8676412 Arrival of Queen Victoria at Birmingham Town Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of Queen Victoria at Birmingham Town Hall)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia, London, 1858 (engraving)

Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia, London, 1858 (engraving)
8676270 Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia, London, 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of Victoria)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)

Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)
8663976 Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, Birkenhead, 1937)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Sea Adventure: The 'Roddam' at St Pierre (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: The "Roddam" at St Pierre (colour litho)
8668767 Sea Adventure: The "Roddam" at St Pierre (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Roddam" at St Pierre)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Ulster Unionist demonstration, Herne Hill, London, 1914 (b/w photo)

Ulster Unionist demonstration, Herne Hill, London, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626509 Ulster Unionist demonstration, Herne Hill, London, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Illness of King George V, 1928 (b/w photo)

Illness of King George V, 1928 (b/w photo)
8626458 Illness of King George V, 1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Betrayal of Christ, late 1650s (oil on canvas)

The Betrayal of Christ, late 1650s (oil on canvas)
XOS5878226 The Betrayal of Christ, late 1650s (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 249x271.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Jacob Jordaens)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Cavalry charging a crowd the streets of St Petersburg, First Russian Revolution, 1905 (litho)

Cavalry charging a crowd the streets of St Petersburg, First Russian Revolution, 1905 (litho)
8673132 Cavalry charging a crowd the streets of St Petersburg, First Russian Revolution, 1905 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Oberammergau Upper Bavaria, Schuhplattler in traditional costumes (postcard)

Oberammergau Upper Bavaria, Schuhplattler in traditional costumes (postcard)
7377809 Oberammergau Upper Bavaria, Schuhplattler in traditional costumes (postcard); (add.info.: Schuhplattler is a traditional dance in Southern Germany and Austria)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Launch of the Trafalgar, in the presence of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria

The Launch of the Trafalgar, in the presence of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria
7342701 The Launch of the Trafalgar, in the presence of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, at H.M.Dock Yard, Woolwich

Background imageCrowds Collection: Medal commemorating the torpedoing of the liner Lusitania, May 7, 1915, near the Irish coast

Medal commemorating the torpedoing of the liner Lusitania, May 7, 1915, near the Irish coast, 1915 (bronze medal)
MMM5470254 Medal commemorating the torpedoing of the liner Lusitania, May 7, 1915, near the Irish coast, 1915 (bronze medal) by Goetz, Karl (1875-1950); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCrowds Collection: Parade of troops for Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) King of Spain

Parade of troops for Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) King of Spain and Mary Christine of Bourbon Siciles (1806-1878)
AIS5354726 Parade of troops for Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) King of Spain and Mary Christine of Bourbon Siciles (1806-1878), June 28, 1832, 19th century (litho); Museo de Historia

Background imageCrowds Collection: Pinch and Antipholus, Illustration for 'The Comedy of Errors', by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Pinch and Antipholus, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5354607 Pinch and Antipholus, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Dr. Pinch and Antipholus)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Desdemone's arrival in Cyprus, from 'Othello' by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Desdemone's arrival in Cyprus, from "Othello" by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5353982 Desdemone's arrival in Cyprus, from "Othello" by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The triumphal arrival of Volumnia and Virgilia, Illustration for 'Coriolanus'

The triumphal arrival of Volumnia and Virgilia, Illustration for "Coriolanus"
AIS5354605 The triumphal arrival of Volumnia and Virgilia, Illustration for "Coriolanus", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Cliff House restaurant and Ocean beach, San Francisco, from Wonderful California, 1915 ()

The Cliff House restaurant and Ocean beach, San Francisco, from Wonderful California, 1915 ()
5322655 The Cliff House restaurant and Ocean beach, San Francisco, from Wonderful California, 1915 ( by American Photographer, (19th century)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Crowds enjoying the surf at Venice beach, Los Angeles, from Wonderful California, c

Crowds enjoying the surf at Venice beach, Los Angeles, from Wonderful California, c. 1915 (b/w photo)
5322535 Crowds enjoying the surf at Venice beach, Los Angeles, from Wonderful California, c. 1915 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century)

Background imageCrowds Collection: View of crowds crossing over the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris 1788

View of crowds crossing over the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris 1788
UIG5634759 View of crowds crossing over the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris 1788

Background imageCrowds Collection: Goodbye young man!, Horatio Nelson leaving Portsmouth (colour litho)

Goodbye young man!, Horatio Nelson leaving Portsmouth (colour litho)
MMM5485411 Goodbye young man!, Horatio Nelson leaving Portsmouth (colour litho) by Roe, Fred (1864-1947) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Goodbye young man)

Background imageCrowds Collection: View of crowds crossing over the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris 1788

View of crowds crossing over the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris 1788
5304949 View of crowds crossing over the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris 1788; (add.info.: View of crowds crossing over the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris 1788); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCrowds Collection: Illustration depicting a traffic jam in The Strand, London, 19th century

Illustration depicting a traffic jam in The Strand, London, 19th century
5308767 Illustration depicting a traffic jam in The Strand, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a traffic jam in The Strand, London)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii

Crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii
3740632 Crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii; (add.info.: Engraving depicting crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii)

Background imageCrowds Collection: 14 July tragic - Cover of 'The Eye of the Police', 1911 (engraving)

14 July tragic - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving)
ICA4949819 14 July tragic - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Background imageCrowds Collection: Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)

Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860808 Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Salute runners at the finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, Ancient Greece)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army on May 11, 1860 returnig of the Hispano-Moroccan

Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army on May 11, 1860 returnig of the Hispano-Moroccan War (1859-60)
CUL4936377 Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army on May 11, 1860 returnig of the Hispano-Moroccan War (1859-60) (lithograph); (add.info.: Original drawing by Vicente Urrabieta, Donostia)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Crowds watch the launch of the Globe Balloon, 1783

Crowds watch the launch of the Globe Balloon, 1783
3480651 Crowds watch the launch of the Globe Balloon, 1783; (add.info.: Crowds watch the launch of the Globe Balloon, Paris, 1783.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCrowds Collection: Grocers on strike as police hold back crowds in Paris, 1899

Grocers on strike as police hold back crowds in Paris, 1899
3480893 Grocers on strike as police hold back crowds in Paris, 1899; (add.info.: Grocers on strike as police hold back crowds in Paris, France, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCrowds Collection: Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850

Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850
3331092 Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris)




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The King of Kings, commanding the attention of a mesmerized crowd, as he delivers his powerful speech at the Festival of Britain View. Runners pushing their limits in a marathon race, surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd cheering them on with unwavering support. The solemn silence that enveloped the First Remembrance Day in 1919, as crowds gathered to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Witnessing history unfold before their eyes, a sea of faces eagerly awaiting the grandeur and romance of the Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. The vibrant energy emanating from a theatre crowd on Shaftesbury Avenue in London, buzzing with anticipation for an unforgettable performance. Intricate patterns formed by burning crosses illuminate the night sky during Lewes' annual bonfire night parade, captivating crowds with its fiery spectacle. RNLI lifeboat Arab II standing tall at Harlyn Bay in St Merryn, Cornwall around 1908 - a symbol of hope and safety embraced by grateful onlookers. Grace Golden capturing the hustle and bustle as commuters rush to catch the 5:15 train at Liverpool Street station - an everyday scene amidst bustling crowds. Petticoat Lane bustling with activity in the 1940s; market stalls filled with eager shoppers navigating through lively crowds searching for hidden treasures. RNLI lifeboat Arab I majestically docked at Padstow quay in Cornwall between 1883-1900 - drawing curious crowds who admire its strength and resilience. A jubilant Army celebrating their Queen's birthday; united under one flag while creating memories that will forever be etched into history.