December Collection (#93)

During Siege of Paris
French troops in the besieged city erect their barracks on the boulevards where they are the object of popular interest from women and dogs alike

Parhelion of 1708
Singular phenomenon seen at Moscow - a triple sun, with an over-arching rainbow

Chamber of Deputies Bomb
An anarchist bomb explodes in the Chamber of Deputies: Monsieur Dupuy shows coolness asking for silence and stating that the sitting would continue

Boston Tea Party
Boston citizens, dressed as Indians, board English ships and throw tea chests into the harbour in protest against taxation

Disraeli / Dressing
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dressing for an Oxford Bal Masque. A response to Disraelis Oxford Speech

Churchill at Sidney Street
WINSTON CHURCHILL, then Home Secretary, is seen with a with a posse of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, London

Allies Invade France
After a series of victories, the Allies drive Napoleon from Germany and in their turn cross the Rhine to invade France in a flotilla of barges

Capricorn / Furness
The Modern Zodiac: An Artists Almanac of English Society. Scenes of the month include snowballing, waits singing carols, pantomime characters, relations, gifts & parties

Good Conduct Certificate
Acknowledgment of P Dohmens good behaviour for December 1920 by St Servais College, Liege. Issued monthly such certificates are designed to be given to the parents

Criminal, Henry Cook
HENRY COOK: Debtor, petty thief, giver of threats of violence, foot-pad, highwayman, horse thief, shoemaker, hanged at Tyburn 6 December 1741

Men and Boys
Two men, one in formal wear (academician ?) and one in outdoor wear, with two boys, one in zouave outfit, the other in a kilt and bonnet

Outdoor Dress 1851
Two ladies in the garden, one with a shawl and parasol : the other has a parasol, too, but hasn t opened it yet

Ladies Dress 1848
Two ladies in outdoor dress

Napoleon Iiis Coup
Napoleon III rides through the streets of Paris after his coup d etat, declating himself empereur. Not everyone is delighted

Drop of Pantomime Water
Illustration to one of the Bab Ballads by W. S. Gilbert entitled A Drop of Pantomime Water, showing how the players might look under a microscope

French Bombard Madrid
The French bombard Madrid, which they will subsequently enter - the first stage in the ill-fated campaign

Battle Hohenlinden
The French under Moreau defeat the Austrians under the archduke John

Paul Jones V the Drake
American captain John Paul Jones in Ranger captures the British sloop Drake off Carrickfergus

Fort Moultrie Evacuated
Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbour, is evacuated by its Union garrison : before leaving they destroy anything that could be useful to the enemy

Fredericksburg Bombarded
Federal troops, under the popular but incompetent general Burnside, bombard Fredericksbug, Virginia, across the Rappahannock river, but Lee will win the battle

Sherman at Savannah
Shermans ruthless march through Georgia culminates in the occupation of Savannah. Though justifiable from a military point of view, it earnt him undying hatred

Austrian Emperor Flees
Alarmed by the democratic riots and demonstrations, the emperor Ferdinand flees from Vienna : he will abdicate in December in favour of his nephew Franz Josef

Pilgrim Fathers Land
The landing of the Pilgrim Fathers : their first task is to gather firewood to keep warm !

Ages of Man -12
December Lying on his deathbed, he takes leave of his loved ones

Napoleon Meets Franz II
After the defeat of Austerlitz, Austrian emperor sues for peace : he meets Napoleon at Saruschitz, and the Treaty of Pressburg follows

Delort at Austerlitz
The cavalry charge of colonels A A Delort is one of the turning-points in this battle in which Napoleon defeated two other emperors, of Russia and Austria

Baron Deux-Ponts
When Prussians threaten cavalry captain Baron de Deux- Ponts, he defends himself from the window of his lodgings

Napoleon at the Elysee
Elected President by a landslide vote, Napoleon arrives in state at the Elysee palace, Paris

Trial of Ministers
Polignac and other ministers of Charles X are vilified by the Paris mob as they go to trial in the Chambre des Pairs, where they will be sentenced to imprisonment

Bomb Damage in London
Rubble from destroyed buildings in the area of St Pauls Cathedral, London

Bombing Sheffield 1940
German bombers destroy the armaments factories at Sheffield

Clovis Promises
Clovis, Merovingian king of the Franks, promises his wife Clothilde that if he defeats the Alemanni at TOLBIAC, he will convert to Christianity : he does, and does

Clovis at Tolbiac
Clovis, Merovingian king of the Franks, defeats the Alemanni at TOLBIAC, near Koln, with Gods help, so converts to Christianity as he promised his wife Clothilde

Napoleon & Josephine
Napoleon tells Josephine he is going to divorce her for dynastic reasons : he wants a son, so its a case of Not tonight, Josephine, nor any other night ! She faints

Plowing on St Helena
He turns his hand to the plow during his exile on St Helena

Napoleon at Toulon
His successful siege of Toulon forces the English to evacuate the town

Women Voting / 1918
British women vote for the first time

Berry / December
DECEMBER Near the chateau de Vincennes, dogs bring down a wild boar

Huguenots at Dreux / T&p
Francois, duc de Guise, defeats the Huguenots at Dreux

Kamala Accepts Drink
MIDNAPORE, INDIA Kamala, a year after living with wolves 1912-1920, starts to accept food and drink from Mrs Singhs hand

ROSALIE
Alleged spirit photograph of Rosalie the little girl whose materialisation at a seance in Brockley, south London, was attested to by Harry Price

Prices Device
Investigator Harry Price with the electric control he devised to detect movements of the mediums hands and feet during a seance

Month / December
Je suis decembre le courtoys, car en mon temps le roy des roys fut enfente (..the most honoured month, when the king of kings was born)

The Mayflower
The vessel which carried the Pilgrim Fathers in 63 days to America, reaching New England in December 1620

Pilgrim Fathers Thankful
The pilgrims give thanks to God for their safe voyage, after landing in New England

Pilgrim Fathers Visited
The pilgrims are visited by Massasoit, chief of the Pokanokets

D D home out of Window
In the presence of three witnesses, D D Home floats out of one window and floats in again at another, at Ashley House, London

Valhalla Serpent
Marine creature observed by naturalist M J Nicoll from the Valhalla off Pava

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"December: A Kaleidoscope of Moments and Memories" As the year draws to a close, December unveils its vibrant colors like a mesmerizing rainbow illustration by Arthur Ferrier. It paints the world with hues of hope and reflection, reminding us of the beauty that exists even in the darkest times. In this month of festivities, our hearts find solace within "A House Full" by Cecil Aldin. Warmth fills every corner as loved ones gather, creating cherished memories that will forever be etched in our souls. Like an Earthrise photograph turned artwork, December brings moments of awe-inspiring unity. We remember the Christmas Truce of 1914 during WW1 when enemies laid down their weapons to celebrate peace together. It serves as a reminder that humanity's capacity for compassion can transcend even the harshest conflicts. Yet amidst such harmony, there are reminders of struggle and sacrifice. The sight of a German Panzer tank from 1944 or British guns dashing through French towns reminds us of those who fought bravely for freedom and justice. It also marks new beginnings and aspirations for higher education. As students embark on their academic journeys, they carry dreams that will shape their futures like Don Bradman going out to bat for the last time in Melbourne Cricket Ground – determination radiating from his every step. Just as Apollo 17 astronauts ventured into space with curiosity and courage, we too embrace December's spirit of exploration. It encourages us to reach beyond our limits and discover new frontiers within ourselves. However, history is not without its scars; it bears witness to human suffering like "The Bombardment of Hartlepools" captured by James Clark. These somber events remind us never to forget past atrocities so we may strive towards a future free from violence and injustice. On HMS Albion (R07), once used as a Commando Carrier, bravery permeates every deck – a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who protect and serve.