Drums Collection (#2)

British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). After the Capture of Lesboeufs: British troops returning, headed by their fifes and drums

The Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980

US Army Jazz Band, 1914-18 (b / w photo)
XOS937893 US Army Jazz Band, 1914-18 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); 12.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: African American jazz band during World War I at Camp Upton)

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

Drummer in a Pancha Thuryas Kandyan dance orchestra at tourist show in the Kandyan Arts Association Hall, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Dancing Bears - Constantinople, Turkey
Two attendants/musicians with their dancing bears, performing on their hind legs in Constantinople, Turkey

Boy playing a Japanese taiko drum video game at a game center, Japan, Asia

Lord of Misrule C1600
THE LORD OF MISRULE leading the villagers in a festive procession

The Dave Clark Five, English pop group Date: 1964

Greetings card, Jazz drummer on timpani (kettle drums). 20th century

Wayne Shorter, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
Wayne Shorter, London, 1976

Max Roach, Royal Festival, Hall, London, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Max Roach, Royal Festival, Hall, London, 1989

Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984
Harry Bence, bandleader of the New Squadronaires, playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

Music cover, Our Love Affair, Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland
Music cover, Our Love Affair, words and music by Arthur Freed and Roger Edens, from the MGM film Strike Up The Band, starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. 1940

Devil Dancers, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Devil Dancers of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with drummers. Date: circa 1890s

Monkeys playing music

Types of drums

Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. Zangbeto ceremony in heve

Artillery hike, San Antonio, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Artillery hike, San Antonio, between c1910 and c1915.

French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria
UIG5635120 French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria)

Africa: Moru men playing drums (b/w photo)
8664834 Africa: Moru men playing drums (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moru men playing drums)

Drill-plow, Drummer, Drumsticks, Drunkard, Dry-goods, Duel, Dumb-bells, Dungeon, Dung-fork, Duster, Dust-pan
8650048 Drill-plow, Drummer, Drumsticks, Drunkard, Dry-goods, Duel, Dumb-bells, Dungeon, Dung-fork, Duster, Dust-pan, Dwelling (engraving) by German School

Modern Wonders, 1938: Million-Volt X-ray Tube (colour photo)
8659910 Modern Wonders, 1938: Million-Volt X-ray Tube (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Million-Volt X-ray Tube)

Chapel of the Pestalozzi-Froebel Haus, Berlin (b/w photo)
8626385 Chapel of the Pestalozzi-Froebel Haus, Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel of the Pestalozzi-Froebel Haus)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670036 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Honourable Artillery Company (colour photo)
8669942 The Honourable Artillery Company (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Artillery Company)

Going to the Fair (colour litho)
8674316 Going to the Fair (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Fair)

Feet and legs washed scrupulously clean, the wine-treaders of the Alto Douro lighten their toil with music of fife
8675668 Feet and legs washed scrupulously clean, the wine-treaders of the Alto Douro lighten their toil with music of fife, drum and accordion (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The movement - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph)
DUV4219790 The movement - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print)
DUV4202592 Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214981 Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214881 Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Precolumbian Period
3499673 Precolumbian Period; (add.info.: Precolumbian Period. Aztec. Huehuetl. Representacion made in stone of an Aztec drum. From Mexico DF. Anthropology Museum of Mexico.); PHAS/UIG

Workers at a machine, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473170 Workers at a machine, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Workers at a machine which consisted of two wooden rolls between which pieces of material passed when they)

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434990 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

American Civil War; Group of Union musicians with instruments and a Hospital Steward, 19th (b/w photo)
3056293 American Civil War; Group of Union musicians with instruments and a Hospital Steward, 19th (b/w photo); Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Letter T: Drum
DUV4216992 Letter T: Drum; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Musician Angels. Two children (Putto - Putti): one plays the cymbal, the other plays the fife
BEN5463611 Musician Angels. Two children (Putto - Putti): one plays the cymbal, the other plays the fife and one plays with a rose. Bas relief (Bas-relief) made by Agostino di Duccio, around 1450

Series of pictures of musical instruments, tambourine and castanets from Spain, Liebig picture
7277917 Series of pictures of musical instruments, tambourine and castanets from Spain, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Series of pictures of musical instruments)

The Drums of War, Introduction to the year 1914 (litho)
3252798 The Drums of War, Introduction to the year 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drums of War, Introduction to the year 1914 from The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures)

T for tambour (drummer) (chromolitho)
8677334 T for tambour (drummer) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: T for tambour (drummer). Boy in costume playing a drum

Drum Major (colour litho)
8666898 Drum Major (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drum Major. Illustration for United Services, A Story Book with Eighteen Coloured Plates (np)

Revolving drum driving an escalator on the London Underground (b/w photo)
8626066 Revolving drum driving an escalator on the London Underground (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fourth of July Parade 1886 (Oil on canvas)
8766621 Fourth of July Parade 1886 (Oil on canvas) by Howland, Alfred Cornelius (1838-1909); 61x91.6 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220382 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke (1729-1797)
FLO4718265 Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke (1729-1797), sleeping Scotch MacDonald and robber North

Spanish War of Independence
3499753 Spanish War of Independence; (add.info.: Spanish War of Independence. The Bruc Drum. Allegory. It commemorates the second and decisive battle of Bruc (14 June, 1808) against the French Army

Young Union Infantry drummer boy in a frock coat sitting on his drum during the American Civil War, 19th (b/w photo)
3056295 Young Union Infantry drummer boy in a frock coat sitting on his drum during the American Civil War, 19th (b/w photo); Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

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"Rhythm and Beats: A Journey through the World of Drums" Step into the captivating world as we embark on a musical odyssey that transcends time and borders. From the iconic Buddy Rich in London, 1967 to the mesmerizing Elvin Jones in Scotland, 1968, captured by Brian Foskett's lens, these legendary drummers have left an indelible mark on music history. Immerse yourself in the enchanting view of Tulloch Castle, Scotland, resonating with the soul-stirring melodies of pipers. Witness Joe Morello's electrifying performance in London, 1968; his rhythmic prowess echoing through every beat he strikes. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders take center stage alongside various musical instruments, creating a symphony that reverberates deep within your core. The Grenadier Guards at St Michaels Mount showcase their precision and discipline while wielding their drums with unwavering expertise. Travel across continents to witness Jack DeJohnette's spellbinding performance at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, 1989. Brian Foskett captures every moment as if freezing time itself. Experience Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine igniting passion at Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, USA - a testament to how drums transcend cultural boundaries. Steady the Drums and Fifes echo through history as they march forward with resolute determination. Sri Lanka beckons us with Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players who transport us to another realm with their hypnotic beats. Finally, let us not forget Southwark Fair immortalized by Hogarth where vibrant drumbeats mingle with joyous revelry – reminding us that they can not just instruments but conduits for celebration and unity.