Division Collection (page 7)

Ms Lat 3893 fol. 1 Spiritual and Temporal Power, from the Decrets de Gratien
BNP159963 Ms Lat 3893 fol.1 Spiritual and Temporal Power, from the Decrets de Gratien, 1314 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

After Langemarck, April 1915: Playing the Canadian Scottish through Ypres (litho)
STC310901 After Langemarck, April 1915: Playing the Canadian Scottish through Ypres (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Mirror of life and death (colour engraving)
CHT164037 Mirror of life and death (colour engraving) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Undignified scenes in the Chamber of Deputies for the Obstructionism of the Far Left, the Hon... (colour litho)
2815662 Undignified scenes in the Chamber of Deputies for the Obstructionism of the Far Left, the Hon.... (colour litho) by Beltrame

59th (Staffordshire) Division Memorial St Contest
The 59th was one of the first formations into Caen on 9 July 1944. It had been the last to arrive at the end of June. It was nickname the Pithead Division after its sign

Royal Winnipeg Rifles Memorial Plaque Creully
The Little Black Devils landed on Juno Beach on D Day as part of 3rd Canadian Division. They suffered heavy casualties during the landings. This plaque is in the car park

Essex Yeomanry Plaque Gold Beach Bunker Normandy
The Essex landed on Gold Beach on D Day as part of 231 Brigade which was attached to 50th Division. The plaque is on the side of a bunker which was overcome by Sgt R E Palmer in an action that won

50th Northumrian Division Asnelles Normandy
The memorial is at a crossroads named Alexander Stanier after the Commander of the leading brigade (the 231st) of the 50th that landed on Gold Beach. Nearby are memorials to the leading battalions

US 2nd Armoured Division Hell on Wheels Memorial
These fading plaques are on a wall in the Club Belambra on Omaha Beach. The wall is on what was Exit 3 used for tanks. The Division landed on 9 June and went into action on the 11th

US 29th Infantry Division Memorial Omaha Beach
The 29th, the Blue and the Grey, was a National Guard Division, and on the beach just below the memorial the 116th Regiment landed

HQ General Maxwell Taylor Hiesville Normandy
This 101st US Airborne Division HQ had been chosen from a map while the troops were still in England and the headquarters was operative by 0900 hours on 6 June 1944

US 377th Infantry Regiment & 95th Division Window
This is one of two stained glass windows in the church at Trevieres. The other pictures St George and is in memory of Geo L Praz and the American friends of Trevieres

59th (South Staffs) Division Memorial Galmanche
The Division claims to be the first to enter Caen which it did on 9 July The small granite memorial was erected by the villagers of Sainte-Contest

3rd British Infantry Division Memorial Normandy
This is in the small village of Periers sur le Dan some 3 miles inland of Sword Beach where the Division landed on 6 June 1944

American 82nd Airborne Division Neuville au Plein
The Memorial Plaque tells of fighting here by Company D, 2nd Battalion, 505 Parachute Regiment and was put up in 2005 by the Quincy Brigade of the C47 Club. It thanks the civilians for their help

Hell on Wheels US 2nd Armoured Division
The Division landed on Omaha Beach on 9 June 1944 and went into action on the 11th. It earned its nickname in the fighting for Carentan

German War Cemetery la Cambe Normandy
This was originally an American cemetery for the dead of 29th Division. In 1947 the Americans were either repatriated or buried at the American Cemetery at St Laurent overlooking Omaha Beach

Map exhibiting the present partition of the country dependent on Fort St
3062959 Map exhibiting the present partition of the country dependent on Fort St. George into military divisions with several stations of troops, 1843 (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by English School

Review of the Division under Prince Napoleon before the Sultan, at Scutari, Zouaves defiling (engraving)
1607581 Review of the Division under Prince Napoleon before the Sultan, at Scutari, Zouaves defiling (engraving) by English School

WW1 - The Naval Division on their way to Antwerp - 1914. The Division consisted of one marine and two naval brigades - a total of 10, 500 men. 1914

WW1 - British Marines in the Trenches - Defence of Antwerp. 1914

British naval division troops defending Antwerp - 1914
British naval division troops going to take up their positions in the trenches in preparation of attack - Antwerp - September, 1914. 1914

Brazilian expedition in the Forests of Goias
A Brazilian expedition encampment in the forests of Goias, at Rio Verde. An army camp is set up in the distance as a column of soldiers marches into it. Date: 1866

Combat in Rio Grand do Sul 1865
A division of Paraguayan forces and two brigades of Brazilian troops engage in Rio Grande do Sul. Date: 26 June 1865

Dance Floor Wembley Stadium Club (greyhound racing)
The dance floor of the new Wembley Stadium club, the latest resort of the elite who are interested in the newest sport in England, greyhound racing

Special Constabulary Long Service Medal Certificate, 1944
Certificate bestowing a Special Constabulary Long Service Medal on J. Rutter of the Felling Division of the Durham County Constabulary, dated 1st September 1944. Date: 1st September 1944

Nullification or a Peep at South Carolina in 1832-3: The Union Pie No. 1, 1832 (litho)
1078600 Nullification or a Peep at South Carolina in 1832-3: The Union Pie No. 1, 1832 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Hamburg with the British 7th Armoured Division, WW2
Scene in Hamburg with the British 7th Armoured Division, towards the end of the Second World War, May 1945. 1945

Tyneside naval recruits, Crystal Palace, SE London, WW1
Tyneside recruits in Winston Churchills new Naval Division at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, SE London, 10 September 1914. 1914

A Division in the House of Commons, Members passing the Tellers (engraving)
1623844 A Division in the House of Commons, Members passing the Tellers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Division in the House of Commons)

His Majestys ship Crystal Palace: the training headquarters of the Royal Naval Division. Marching on board in mufti; a ride on the sphinx; the sleeping quarters; the Egyptian court

Sketches of the Camp of Exercise, held at Secunderabad, India (engraving)
1597007 Sketches of the Camp of Exercise, held at Secunderabad, India (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Camp of Exercise)

Forward Observation Dugout, Festubert, by RBT Kelly, WW1
Forward Observation Dugout, Indian Village, Festubert, June 1915, drawing by Lieutenant Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly, First World War. 1915

Patriotism versus Party (litho)
1038963 Patriotism versus Party (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patriotism versus Party)

Taking a Division in the House of Commons, the Tellers at the Table (engraving)
1037840 Taking a Division in the House of Commons, the Tellers at the Table (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking a Division in the House of Commons)

Panoramic View of the Great Battle of the Spanish-American War, the General Assault on Santiago de Cuba on 1 July
1063685 Panoramic View of the Great Battle of the Spanish-American War, the General Assault on Santiago de Cuba on 1 July (engraving) by English School

Berlin
Brandenburg Gate looking towards the West symbol of German division at this time of the cold war Date: circa 1960

Nieppe, just outside Northern boundary of Armentieres, WW1
Nieppe - just outside the Northern boundary of Armentieres. The old Mill, where eggs and fresh milk could be obtained almost up to the time the Bosche attacked

Portuguese Army mule cart en route through Erquinghem, WW1
Portuguese Wagon - Portuguese Army mule cart en route through Erquinghem - 14.7.17. Shows regimental insignia in red and green with the figures 13 and 169 on the cart

Storeyard from farmhouse Delacroix Farm, WW1
View of the RE storeyard from farmhouse, Delacroix Farm, Sailly-sur-la-Lys. Birds eye view of the Delacroix Farm as laid out as our depot

Typical French kitchen stove, with Hortense Delacroix, WW1
A typical French kitchen stove, with Hortense Delacroix. Here I took my cafe au lait each morning before going down line. Annotated on back of picture - Hortense Delacroix

Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line, WW1
The Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line. He foolishly endeavoured to obtain information from our sign boards!

Signpost Lane, from British lines to German lines, WW1
Signpost Lane, which ran from the British lines, through the German lines into the village of Neuve Chapelle. This sketch was made from a ditch in No-Man s-Land during a reconnaissance for

RE wiring party in front of the trenches, WW1
An RE [Royal Engineers] wiring party in front of the trenches. Until about late 1915, wiring was exclusively the work of the RE, but the casualties sustained in doing this work

Spy Farm, Rue de Bois, RE store destroyed by shell fire, WW1
Spy Farm, Rue de Bois, another RE store, destroyed by shell fire, 26th January 1915. A considerable amount of constructive woodwork was stored here

Trenches at La Boutillerie, forward of Fleurbaix, WW1
By the light of the flare. My first impression of the trenches, at La Boutillerie, forward of Fleurbaix, Jan.15. The front line consisted of separate trenches of primitive construction without any

Division of a cotton night-cap (engraving)
968001 Division of a cotton night-cap (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Division of a cotton night-cap)

The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with "Reform Bill"(engraving)
2777133 The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with " Reform Bill" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, 1867)

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"Division: A Tale of Boundaries and Battles" In a world marked by lines, the political map of Africa stands as a testament to division. Borders drawn with ink and ambition have shaped nations, cultures, and identities. Amidst the chaos of World War II, a powerful poster emerged, urging unity in the face of adversity. It reminded us that division weakens while solidarity strengthens our resolve. The activities of 52 (Lowland) Division showcased bravery and determination on the battlefield. Their unwavering spirit proved that even in times of conflict, unity can be found amongst diversity. "The Canadians at Ypres" immortalized by William Barnes Wollen depicted soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder against an unseen enemy. It symbolized how they are be overcome when we stand united for a common cause. A plan etched onto paper revealed the town of Sheffield divided into sections in 1797. This intricate design highlighted how physical divisions shape our urban landscapes over time. Just like cuts of beef neatly separated on a butcher's counter, society often finds itself compartmentalized into different groups based on various factors such as class or ethnicity. Yet these divisions should not define us; they should serve as reminders that unity is essential for progress. Even law enforcement faces moments where division threatens peace. The Metropolitan Police B Division dutifully stood guard during football matches - reminding us that despite rivalries on the field, harmony must prevail off it. War brings forth both destruction and resilience; none more evident than through iconic images like the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen or British First Airborne soldiers fighting valiantly in Arnhem during World War II. These snapshots remind us that even amidst chaos and separation, courage unites individuals towards a common goal. Technological advancements also blur boundaries - from Rolls Royce engines built jointly with Snecma Olympus to maps illustrating Japan's provinces under Iyeyasu's rule in 1903.