Guardsmen Collection (#4)

The proclamation of King Edward VIII (b / w photo)
3096293 The proclamation of King Edward VIII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The proclamation of King Edward VIII)

Three British guardsmen (coloured photo)
5999850 Three British guardsmen (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three British guardsmen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Defenders of the British Empire (colour litho)
3094490 Defenders of the British Empire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defenders of the British Empire)

Memorial arch, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)
3094484 Memorial arch, Guards Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial arch, Guards Chapel)

Wall of Sanctuary, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)
3094476 Wall of Sanctuary, Guards Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wall of Sanctuary, Guards Chapel)

The Font, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)
3094470 The Font, Guards Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Font, Guards Chapel. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Civic Guard of the III District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Allaert Cloeck
3545944 Civic Guard of the III District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Allaert Cloeck and Lieutenant Lucas Jacobsz Rotgans, 1632 (oil on canvas) by Keyser

The sumptuous hospitality of London to the Sovereigns of Italy (colour litho)
2809301 The sumptuous hospitality of London to the Sovereigns of Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The son of Mikado in England (colour litho)
2808997 The son of Mikado in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mikados son in England)

Nunn, Potter and Deal, Coldstream Guards (b / w photo)
NAM261010 Nunn, Potter and Deal, Coldstream Guards (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Guardsmen drilling, Windsor Castle (colour photo)
3094747 Guardsmen drilling, Windsor Castle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guardsmen drilling, Windsor Castle)

Mounting of the Guard (colour litho)
3095826 Mounting of the Guard (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounting of the Guard. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Presentation of Medals to Guardsmen on the Horse Guards Parade in Recognition of their Bravery at the Recent Fire
1062266 The Presentation of Medals to Guardsmen on the Horse Guards Parade in Recognition of their Bravery at the Recent Fire at Wellington Barracks (engraving) by English School

One of the Queens Guardsmen in a park with a dog, London, circa February 1948

The Queens Guardsmen at Buckingham Palace, London, circa February 1948

Crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace to watch the comings and going of this years Garden Parties. July 1952 C3515-001

Grand Review in Hyde Park, on Saturday Last, July 1844. Creator: Unknown
Grand Review in Hyde Park, on Saturday Last, July 1844. Military parade by Guards regiments in London. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

MARINES DE LA GARDE
Marins de la Garde (naval guardsmen) Date: circa 1807

COMMUNE / GUILLOTINE BURNT
A crowd of National Guardsmen and citizens look on as a guillotine is ceremoniously burnt before the statue of Voltaire Date: 7 April 1871

RUNNING THE GAUNTLET
Newly-wed couple run the gauntlet of guardsmen saluting with symbolically raised, unsheathed swords Date: early 20th century

Military painting of the 104th US Infantry on a wall, Massachusetts State House
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Military painting of the 104th US Infantry on a wall, Massachusetts State House, Beacon Street

Royal guard, Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Royal guards changing ceremony, Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Tourists and guardsman, Windsor
Four mature lady Japanese tourists pose for a photograph beside an Irish Guard on sentry duty outside Windsor Castle, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Umbrella tourists Windsor
Tourists under an umbrella watch guardsmen drummers on parade in the rain at Windsor Castle Date: 1989

Buckingham Palace, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Buckingham Palace, London, c1915. Military band outside the official London residence of the British monarch. This view shows the remodelled facade, completed in 1913. Postcard

Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, c1910. The Horse Guards building, designed by William Kent, was constructed in the 1750s. Postcard

Russian 1nd, 2nd and 3nd Grenadier Divisions, 1845-1855. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich
Russian 1nd, 2nd and 3nd Grenadier Divisions, 1845-1855. From a private collection

First Guard Light Cavalry Division, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
First Guard Light Cavalry Division, 1867. From a private collection

Table of uniforms of the troops of Paul I. Gatchina, 1793-1796. Private Collection

Foot Grenadier of the Imperial Guard, 1859. Private Collection

Armour-bearer of the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, 1829. Artist: Belousov, Lev Alexandrovich (1806-1864)
Armour-bearer of the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, 1829. Private Collection

Nicholas I and his entourage reviewing the Life Guards Lancer (Ulansky) His Majestys Regiment, 1846. Private Collection

Staff Officer, Non-commissioned Officer, and Drummer of the Palace Guard Grenadiers, c. 1830. Private Collection

Grenadiers at Tsarskoe Selo. Artist: Matveyev, Nikolai Sergeyevich (1855-1939)
Grenadiers at Tsarskoe Selo. Private Collection

Parade of the Pavlovsky Guard Regiment on the Field of Mars in Saint Petersburg, 1830s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Yakov Ivanovich Likhachov, Podporuchik of the Semyonovsky Life-Guards Regiment, 1792. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700, 1901-1904. Artist: Charlemagne, Adolf (1826-1901)
Dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700, 1901-1904. Private Collection

The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, 1840s. Artist: Eckert, Heinrich Ambros (1807-1840)
The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, 1840s. Found in the collection of Podstanitsky collection

The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, c. 1850. Artist: Ladurner, Adolphe (1798-1856)
The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, c. 1850. Private Collection

Taking of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
Taking of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Siege of the Rutchuk Fortress, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The Siege of the Rutchuk Fortress, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Trinity Cathedral of the Izmailovsky Regiment in Saint Petersburg, 1836. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Flag of the Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, 1762. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Flag of the Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, 1762. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Banner of the Life-Guards Grenadier Regiment, 1879. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Banner of the Life-Guards Grenadier Regiment, 1879. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Banner of the Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, after 1825. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Banner of the Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, after 1825. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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"Guarding London's Majesty: A Glimpse into the Lives of Guardsmen" Imposing and resolute, the Grenadier Guards march in unison to Wellington Barracks after a mesmerizing Changing the Guard ceremony. Their scarlet tunics and bearskin hats command attention, representing centuries of tradition in London, England. Meanwhile, the Irish Guards proudly display their emblematic Shamrock, symbolizing their rich heritage and unwavering loyalty. These brave soldiers stand tall alongside iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and even a classic red Telephone Box - souvenirs that capture the essence of London. During festive seasons like Christmas and New Year's Eve, it is not uncommon to receive heartwarming greetings adorned with images of Coldstream Guards. Their presence on these cards evokes a sense of joy and celebration amidst snow-covered streets. In sepia-toned photographs cherished by visitors from around the world, memories are preserved forever. The snapshots showcase Big Ben towering over Buckingham Palace while guards maintain their post nearby. Tower Bridge stands proud against an ever-changing skyline as red Telephone Boxes dot every corner - all encapsulating quintessential British charm. At significant events like Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations or Trooping the Colour Parade for her Birthday Parade at Horse Guards on Whitehall Street; guards wearing magnificent bearskin hats create an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves spectators breathless. Leading processions with melodic precision is none other than the Band of Scots Guards. Their harmonious tunes echo through bustling streets as they accompany regal ceremonies at Buckingham Palace during Changing the Guard rituals. Amongst this grandeur lies a quiet dedication seen in soldiers standing stoically at sentry boxes outside Buckingham Palace. Clad in bearskin busbies and immaculate uniforms, they embody strength and vigilance while safeguarding Her Majesty's residence day after day.