Embassy Collection (#66)

Policeman on Duty
Policeman on duty outside the old American Embassy in Grosvenor Square, London Metropolitan Police

Polish Embassy
A Polish embassy arrives in Rome, some of them in very fancy dress

Louis IX at Acre / Crusade
Louis IX at Acre receives embassy from the Old Man of the Mountain

Grosvenor Square 1746
The United States don t yet exist, so theres no American Embassy to dominate this imposing square, part of Londons inexorable expansion westwards

Russian Embassy France
Peter is determined to create and strengthen ties with western Europe : a Russian embassy arrives at the court of Louis XIV at Versailles

China / Great Wall 1752
The Great Wall on the occasion of a Russian Embassy to China

Embassy Salon / 1925
A Salon for an embassy designed by Rapin for the International Decorative Arts exhibition in Paris

Social / Tsar at Ball 1893
Tsar Alexander III and the Tsarina watch the Quadrille d Honneur - HIS honour - at a ball at the French Embassy, St Petersburg

Roman Senate & Embassy
A Persian embassy before the Roman Senate

Maximilian and Russians
Kaiser Maximilian I meets an embassy from Russia headed by the archduke Vasily

Pope Gregory receiving an embassy from Japan
Pope Gregorius XIII receiving an embassy from Japan

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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.