Embassy Collection (#60)

Embassy in Stockholm P_D00377_008
British Ambassadors Residence, Stockholm, Sweden. Photographed in 1958

Embassy in Moscow P_D00014_044
British Ambassafors Residence (Kharitonenko Mansion), 14 Sofiskaya Nab. Moscow, Russian Federation. Exterior view of the garden block from the east

British Embassy in Berlin P_D00980_001
British Embassy, 70 Wilhelmstrasse, Berlin. The porticoed main entrance. The Palais Strousberg, designed by Augustus Orth, dated from 1867-8

Removing German emblems from German Embassy, Carlton House Terrace, London, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Legacion de la Republica de Cuba en Bruselas, (Cuban Embassy in Brussels), c1924

Legacion de la Republica de Cuba en Bruselas (1927) - Jardin, c1927

The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max, c1507, (1907). The emperor Maximillian I receiving the embassy of Vassilie III Ivanovitch (1505-1533)

The President and the Japanese Embassy, c1869. Artist: Augustus Robin
The President and the Japanese Embassy, c1869. The Japanese Embassy to the United States was dispatched in 1860 by the Tokugawa shogunate (bakufu)

At the Front in Egypt: Mr. Churchill in Cairo with members of the Middle East War Council, 1942. Winston Churchill 19th August 1942, during his stay in the Middle East

Before England declared war: German Reservists waiting outside German Consulate in London, 1914
Before England declared war: German Reservists waiting outside the German Consulate in London for instructions as to how to rejoin their regiments, c1914

Church of St Clement Danes, the Strand and Fleet Street from Australia House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Church of St Clement Danes, the Strand and Fleet Street from Australia House, London, 1926-1927. In the distance is St Pauls Cathedral, another of Wrens designs

The French Legation, Peking, China, late 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
The French Legation, Peking, China, late 19th century. The French diplomatic building in what is now Beijing

The queen receiving the Burmese embassy, mid-late 19th century, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The queen receiving the Burmese embassy, mid-late 19th century, (1900). Queen Victoria meeting Burmese officials. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV

Feast At The Spanish Embassy, Paris, 1707, (1885). Artist: Scottin
Feast At The Spanish Embassy, Paris, 1707, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Moroccan Embassy, The chief ambassador saluting the French flag, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 7th July 1901

Orb of Tsar Boris Godunov of Russia
The orb which belongs among a set of gifts, brought to Tsar Boris Godunov in 1604 by the Great Embassy of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor

Joseph Hodges Choate (1832 - 1917) American lawyer and diplomat. Caption: United States Embassy

Portrait of the exhibition dancer Dina Harris, London, 1922, who, with her partner Ted Trevor is perfoming at the Embassy Club Date: 1922

Attack on the British Embassy in Berlin
A furious crowd attacking the British Embassy in Berlin after the declaration of war. Date: 1914

Sir Edward Malet at the British Embassy, Berlin
Portrait of Sir Edward Malet standing in his study at the British Embassy, Berlin. Date: 1893

The British Embassy in Berlin
The private study room of Sir Edward Malet at the British Embassy in Berlin. Date: 1893

German Embassy - Tarabya (Therapia), Bosphorus, Istanbul
The German Embassy - Tarabya (Therapia), Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1910

A sketch by Peres of Irene Castle, who has jus tconcluded a season of dancing at the Embassy Club, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Portrait of exhibition dancers Marjorie Moss and Georges Fon
Portrait of the exhibition dancers Marjorie Moss and Georges Fontana, London, 1922, to appear at the Embassy Club Date: 1922

Alphonse XII with a Moroccos embassy. 19th century. Engravi
Alphonse XII (1857-1885). King of Spain. Alfonso XII in audience with Moroccos ambassador Sid Abdesslam Esuisi and embassys added. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1877. Colored

Alphonse XII receiving the congratulations of the Moroccan e
Alphonse XII (1857-1885). King of Spain. Alphonse XII receiving the congratulations of the Moroccan embassy. Ceuta. March 20, 1877. Engraving by Arturo Carretero (1852-1903)

Conquest of Mexico. 1519. Anonimous. Table
Conquest of Mexico. Anonimous table. 1676-1700. Cortes greeted by the Cacique Gordo in Zempoala. Museum of America. Madrid. Spain

Vicente Lopez (1772-1850). Spanish painter. The Catholic King and Queen with an Embassy from the King of Fez, 1790. Oil on canvas. Museum of Fine Arts of San Fernando. Madrid. Spain

Submission of Atahualpa. Engraving, 1807
Atahualpa (1497-1533). Inca Emperor. Submission of the last Inca emperor to the spanish embassy of Francisco Pizarro, led by Hernando de Soto. Engraving, 1807

Amadeo I (1845-1890). Duke of Aosta and King of Spain (1871-1873). King Amadeo receiving the congratulations of the Moroccan embassy headed by Mohammed IV, on 20 March 1872. Recorded by A. Carter

Music cover, Varsoviana, dance music by Francisco Alonso
Music cover, Varsoviana, new dance music by Francisco Alonso. circa 1850s

The English Embassy - Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey
The English Embassy - Tarabya (Therapia), Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey Date: circa 1910s

An attack at Peking by Boxer rebels
European legations at Peking are attacked by the rebels during the Boxer Rebellion. Date: 1900

The Japanese Ambassadors. 1862

The Pet of the Embassy by Sydney F Bailey
Promotional postcard for The Pet of the Embassy comic opera by Sydney F. Bailey. First produced at the Muncaster Theatre, Bootle, 3rd December 1906. For C. Hamilton Baines and H. Keates Hales Co

The fashionable night-club Jardin de ma Souer in Paris 1924
The fashionable night-club Jardin de ma Souer, 17 Rue Caumartin near the Opera, Paris, 1924. Run by Oscar Mouvet, it was later called The Embassy Club and then The Blue Room Date: 1924

Christmas card, British Embassy, Washington, USA
Christmas and New Year card (interior) from the British Embassy, Washington, USA, with red ribbon and a handwritten message. Date: 20th century

Randolph Churchill marriage announcement, 1874
An announcement in the marriages section of The Illustrated London News, detailing the recent wedding of Lord Randolph Churchill(1849-1895) to Miss Jennie Jerome(1854-1921)

Paddle Steamers Embassy & Emperor of India, . Date: 1950s

Paddle Steamer Embassy, . Date: 1950s

Roseray and Capella at the Embassy Club
An Embassy Thrill - the Dancers Roseray and Capella. Roseray and Capella, the cabaret stars of the Embassy Club pictured performing some of their act which combined acrobatics with dance

Enquirers at the British Consulate, Paris at outbreak of WW1
Enquirers at the British Consulate, Paris at the outbreak of WW1 Date: 1914

Turkey (January 1913). Coup of the Young Turks. In the picture, Enver Pasha talking to the military attache at the British Embassy

A wedding in the Russian embassy chapel in London
With crowns, candles, rings and wine : a wedding in the Russian embassy chapel in London when Countess Tolstoi was married there according to the rites of the Orthodox Greek Church. Date: 1912

British Embassy, St Petersburg, Russia
The British Embassy building, St Petersburg, Russia

Nicholas Roderick O Conor
Sir Nicholas Roderick O Conor (1843 - 1908), British diplomat. At his death, Sir Nicholas was the British Ambassador to Turkey. Caption: Diplomacy.Date: 1907

The brass plate at the German Embassy removed during WWI
A sign of diplomatic relations breaking down at the outbreak of World War One was the removal of the brass plate at the German Embassy in London

Queuing to return home following the outbreak of World War I
Many British people were enjoying their summer holidays abroad when the war began and as the crisis became more acute, there was an eager rush for home

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"Embassy: A Gateway to Diplomatic Relations and Cultural Exchanges" Step back in time with a sketch by Fish of the Charleston dance at the Embassy club, where vibrant rhythms and carefree spirits collided. In 1938, Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador, and his family graced the halls of an embassy, embodying diplomacy's essence. Journey across borders as we explore the British Embassy in Madrid P_D00718_003; its architectural grandeur echoing centuries-old alliances. Reflect on history's turning points like Cortes & Marina's encounter in 1519—an emblematic moment that forever altered Mexico's destiny. Witness diplomatic intrigue unfold within Tehran's embassy—a hub for international negotiations amidst political tensions. Bonn too holds significance as it housed an embassy that fostered dialogue during Germany's post-war reconstruction (P_D00149_003). Paris beckons with its allure—British Embassy P_D00634_015 stands tall as a testament to Franco-British relations' strength. Meanwhile, Queen Sirikit of Thailand graces the Thai Embassy—a symbol of cultural exchange between nations. The Ethiopian Embassy welcomes royalty—the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive to strengthen ties between Ethiopia and Britain. Abd-ar-Rahman III leaves an indelible mark as Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus—an embodiment of power rooted within embassies. Finally, immerse yourself in nostalgia at The Embassy Club (1932), where elegance met revelry—a microcosm capturing society’s spirit during those times. Paris calls again with another iconic image—British Embassy P_D00634_038 epitomizes unity despite historical conflicts. Embassies serve as bridges connecting nations—gateways through which diplomacy flows freely. They encapsulate cultures' fusion while preserving traditions that span generations. These snapshots remind us that behind every embassy lies stories waiting to be told—a tapestry woven by diplomats who shape our world today.