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Crowds Collection (#97)

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: First demonstration of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier Brothers, Annonay, France

First demonstration of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier Brothers, Annonay, France, 4 June 1783 (chromolitho)
974455 First demonstration of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier Brothers, Annonay, France, 4 June 1783 (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageCrowds Collection: Richard assumes the command of the rebels in the Peasants Revolt

Richard assumes the command of the rebels in the Peasants Revolt
984768 Richard assumes the command of the rebels in the Peasants Revolt, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Background imageCrowds Collection: The woman who touched the hem of the garment, illustration from

The woman who touched the hem of the garment, illustration from
3039795 The woman who touched the hem of the garment, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures: The Crown Series, c.1920s (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Prince of Wales in India, illustration from Cassells History of England

The Prince of Wales in India, illustration from Cassells History of England
3038823 The Prince of Wales in India, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Russia, Blessing the Waters (engraving)

Russia, Blessing the Waters (engraving)
1060312 Russia, Blessing the Waters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russia, Blessing the Waters)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061184 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Agitation in Ireland, the Land League Demonstration at Limerick (engraving)

The Agitation in Ireland, the Land League Demonstration at Limerick (engraving)
1060347 The Agitation in Ireland, the Land League Demonstration at Limerick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agitation in Ireland)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Unveiling the Monument to the Officers and Crew of HMS 'Eurydice'in Shanklin Cemetery

Unveiling the Monument to the Officers and Crew of HMS "Eurydice"in Shanklin Cemetery
1060115 Unveiling the Monument to the Officers and Crew of HMS " Eurydice" in Shanklin Cemetery, Isle of Wight (engraving) by Nash

Background imageCrowds Collection: Christmas Festivities (colour litho)

Christmas Festivities (colour litho)
1060043 Christmas Festivities (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Festivities)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Departure of the Arctic Expedition (engraving)

Departure of the Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1053592 Departure of the Arctic Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Arctic Expedition)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Royal Entry into London (engraving)

The Royal Entry into London (engraving)
1058465 The Royal Entry into London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Entry into London)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Crowd Illuminated (engraving)

The Crowd Illuminated (engraving)
1057731 The Crowd Illuminated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowd Illuminated)

Background imageCrowds Collection: St Pauls (engraving)

St Pauls (engraving)
1057726 St Pauls (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul s)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Unveiling the Monument to Schiller at Berlin (engraving)

Unveiling the Monument to Schiller at Berlin (engraving)
1057538 Unveiling the Monument to Schiller at Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unveiling the Monument to Schiller at Berlin)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Reception at Glasgow of Private Rennie, the Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley (litho)

The Reception at Glasgow of Private Rennie, the Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley (litho)
1047979 The Reception at Glasgow of Private Rennie, the Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley (litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Royal Visit to Sheffield, the Procession passing under the Triumphal Arch erected by the Duke

The Royal Visit to Sheffield, the Procession passing under the Triumphal Arch erected by the Duke of Norfolk (engraving)
1049261 The Royal Visit to Sheffield, the Procession passing under the Triumphal Arch erected by the Duke of Norfolk (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Return from the Derby, a Roadside Sketch at Clapham (engraving)

The Return from the Derby, a Roadside Sketch at Clapham (engraving)
1057935 The Return from the Derby, a Roadside Sketch at Clapham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return from the Derby, a Roadside Sketch at Clapham)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Eastern Question (engraving)

The Eastern Question (engraving)
1059399 The Eastern Question (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Music for the People listening to the Band on Hampstead Heath (engraving)

Music for the People listening to the Band on Hampstead Heath (engraving)
1062658 Music for the People listening to the Band on Hampstead Heath (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Half-Mast High, Dawn at Osborne, 23 January (litho)

Half-Mast High, Dawn at Osborne, 23 January (litho)
1040187 Half-Mast High, Dawn at Osborne, 23 January (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half-Mast High, Dawn at Osborne, 23 January)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Singing the Coronation Hymn, the Entertainment to the Children of Paddington (litho)

Singing the Coronation Hymn, the Entertainment to the Children of Paddington (litho)
1040549 Singing the Coronation Hymn, the Entertainment to the Children of Paddington (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singing the Coronation Hymn)

Background imageCrowds Collection: A Hindoo Festival in Southern India, the Mahamakam in Kombakonam (b / w photo)

A Hindoo Festival in Southern India, the Mahamakam in Kombakonam (b / w photo)
1039609 A Hindoo Festival in Southern India, the Mahamakam in Kombakonam (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving)

The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving)
1066693 The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 27x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageCrowds Collection: Brick Lane in the 1890s (b / w photo)

Brick Lane in the 1890s (b / w photo)
1080132 Brick Lane in the 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (oil on canvas)

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (oil on canvas)
YOU956602 The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); Eglise du Val de GrAce, Paris; Photo eKim Young Tae; French, out of copyright

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Final Tie of the Football Association Cup, Illustrated Sporting

The Final Tie of the Football Association Cup, Illustrated Sporting
1113318 The Final Tie of the Football Association Cup, Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 1889 (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Final for the Association Cup at Kennington Oval

The Final for the Association Cup at Kennington Oval
1113317 The Final for the Association Cup at Kennington Oval, Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 1891 by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester

Background imageCrowds Collection: The New York Highlanders (later became the Yankees) play the Philadelphia Athletics at

The New York Highlanders (later became the Yankees) play the Philadelphia Athletics at
1127182 The New York Highlanders (later became the Yankees) play the Philadelphia Athletics at the Polo Grounds in 1907 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageCrowds Collection: Lincoln taking the oath at his second inauguration, March 4, 1865

Lincoln taking the oath at his second inauguration, March 4, 1865
1123831 Lincoln taking the oath at his second inauguration, March 4, 1865, published 1865 (wood engraving) by American School

Background imageCrowds Collection: Memorial Day procession passing the Cenotaph (b / w photo)

Memorial Day procession passing the Cenotaph (b / w photo)
3091263 Memorial Day procession passing the Cenotaph (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial Day procession passing the Cenotaph)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo)

Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo)
3091253 Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Mr Fielding, what do you think of these pictures? This is Art

Mr Fielding, what do you think of these pictures? This is Art
3057508 Mr Fielding, what do you think of these pictures? This is Art, Private View at the Grosvenor Gallery (pen & ink on paper) by Du Maurier

Background imageCrowds Collection: Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving)

Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving)
1099587 Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Strike at the Creuzot Ironworks (engraving)

The Strike at the Creuzot Ironworks (engraving)
1099344 The Strike at the Creuzot Ironworks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike at the Creuzot Ironworks)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Sunday-School Jubilee Commemoration in the Piece Hall, Halifax (engraving)

Sunday-School Jubilee Commemoration in the Piece Hall, Halifax (engraving)
1099191 Sunday-School Jubilee Commemoration in the Piece Hall, Halifax (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Our Iron-Clad Fleet, the Launch of the Northumberland, 'Shes Off!'(engraving)

Our Iron-Clad Fleet, the Launch of the Northumberland, "Shes Off!"(engraving)
1099123 Our Iron-Clad Fleet, the Launch of the Northumberland, " Shes Off!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Iron-Clad Fleet)

Background imageCrowds Collection: New Palace-Yard on the Day Mr Gladstone moved the Second Reading of the Reform Bill (engraving)

New Palace-Yard on the Day Mr Gladstone moved the Second Reading of the Reform Bill (engraving)
1099087 New Palace-Yard on the Day Mr Gladstone moved the Second Reading of the Reform Bill (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat-Race on Saturday Last

The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat-Race on Saturday Last, Scene at Hammersmith Bridge (engraving)
1099052 The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat-Race on Saturday Last, Scene at Hammersmith Bridge (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrowds Collection: Fireworks at Paris (engraving)

Fireworks at Paris (engraving)
1101377 Fireworks at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireworks at Paris)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Sketches from Ireland, the Pig Fair at Trim, County Meath (engraving)

Sketches from Ireland, the Pig Fair at Trim, County Meath (engraving)
1099521 Sketches from Ireland, the Pig Fair at Trim, County Meath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Ireland, the Pig Fair at Trim)

Background imageCrowds Collection: A Tiger-Hunting Party in India, preparing to Start (engraving)

A Tiger-Hunting Party in India, preparing to Start (engraving)
1099464 A Tiger-Hunting Party in India, preparing to Start (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tiger-Hunting Party in India, preparing to Start)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Duke of Edinburgh in China (engraving)

The Duke of Edinburgh in China (engraving)
1099329 The Duke of Edinburgh in China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Edinburgh in China)

Background imageCrowds Collection: The Impending War, Volunteers for Garibaldi, a Scene in Florence (engraving)

The Impending War, Volunteers for Garibaldi, a Scene in Florence (engraving)
1099189 The Impending War, Volunteers for Garibaldi, a Scene in Florence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impending War, Volunteers for Garibaldi)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Launch of the Exmouth Life-Boat (engraving)

Launch of the Exmouth Life-Boat (engraving)
1098224 Launch of the Exmouth Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Exmouth Life-Boat)

Background imageCrowds Collection: General Sir William Fenwick Williams laying the Foundation-Stone of the Crimean Memorial Chapel

General Sir William Fenwick Williams laying the Foundation-Stone of the Crimean Memorial Chapel, at Harrow (engraving)
1097567 General Sir William Fenwick Williams laying the Foundation-Stone of the Crimean Memorial Chapel, at Harrow (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrowds Collection: Fete at Kinmel Park, Presentation of the Addresses to W H Hughes, Esquire (engraving)

Fete at Kinmel Park, Presentation of the Addresses to W H Hughes, Esquire (engraving)
1097290 Fete at Kinmel Park, Presentation of the Addresses to W H Hughes, Esquire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete at Kinmel Park)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Fete of the Emperor, Illumination and Balloon Ascent in the Champs Elysees (engraving)

Fete of the Emperor, Illumination and Balloon Ascent in the Champs Elysees (engraving)
1097213 Fete of the Emperor, Illumination and Balloon Ascent in the Champs Elysees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete of the Emperor)

Background imageCrowds Collection: Great Meeting at Cape Town, to Oppose the Introduction of Convicts into the Colony (engraving)

Great Meeting at Cape Town, to Oppose the Introduction of Convicts into the Colony (engraving)
1096386 Great Meeting at Cape Town, to Oppose the Introduction of Convicts into the Colony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Meeting at Cape Town)




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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.