Occasion Collection (#20)

Coronation coach 1937 for George VI
The Coronation Coach carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth turns on to the Embankment with Westminster Abbey in the background

The Lord Mayor elect, Sir Frank Bowater with Lady Bowater seen at the House of Lords today after he had been received by the Lord Chancellor. 12 October 1938

CAT - Grey and ginger tabby cats sitting together
JD-22720 CAT - Grey and ginger tabby cats sitting together John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Last pair of horses used by London Fire Brigade
An historic and sad occasion for the London Fire Brigade in November 1921, when the Brigade said farewell to the last pair of horses (together with their horse-drawn fire engine)

Enola Gay presented to the Smithsonian
The superfortress bomber Enola Gay, the first aircraft to carry the atomic bomb in war when it dropped the bomb Little Boy over Hiroshima, Japan in World War Two

Arch Druids planting Coronation Oak, Crystal Palace
To commemorate the coronation of King George V, the Arch Druid of England planted a Coronation Oak sapling at the Crystal Palace, London. The ceremony was attended by many foreign delegates

RSS Discovery handed over to Sea Scouts
RSS Discovery handed over to HRH Duke of Kent, Commodore of Sea Scouts, by Mr Ormsby Gore, with Chief Scout Lord Baden-Powell in attendance. 9 October 1937

Royal wedding 1863 - procession at London Bridge
The reception of Princess Alexandra of Denmark(Princess of Wales)(1844-1925)in London on the occasion of her marriage to Edward Prince of Wales(later Edward VII)(1841-1910)

Royal wedding 1863 - leaving St Georges Chapel Windsor
The reception of Princess Alexandra of Denmark(Princess of Wales)(1844-1925)in London on the occasion of her marriage to Edward Prince of Wales(later Edward VII)(1841-1910)

Royal wedding 1863 - procession at the Strand
The reception of Princess Alexandra of Denmark(Princess of Wales)(1844-1925)in London on the occasion of her marriage to Edward Prince of Wales(later Edward VII)(1841-1910)

Fireworks display over sea at night, Morecambe, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, England, september

Circumcision Ceremony - Morocco
Porcessional cortege during a young boys Circumcision Ceremony - Morocco

W. E. Gladstone and Queen Victoria, 1892
Illustration of William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) kissing the hand of Queen Victoria on the occasion of his return to office as Prime Minister of Great Britain, for the fourth time, 15th August 1892

Rose garden picket fence overgrown by a bush of red roses Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-335 Rose garden - picket fence overgrown by a bush of red roses Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Circumcision
Circumcision is a crucial rite of passage in most African societies, the occasion for solemn ceremonies such as this tribal procession in south or west Africa

The award-winning Peppermint Bay restaurant, Woodbridge, Tasmania

Time of Decision (Kairos), c. 1544. Artist: Rossi, Francesco, de (1510-1563)
Time of Decision (Kairos), c. 1544. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her way to be married at Westminster Abbey, 26 April 1923, (1937). Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married the Duke of York, the future King George VI

Marriage of the Duke of York: the royal procession passing St Pauls Cathedral, 1893 (1906). Artist: Arthur Salmon
Marriage of the Duke of York: the royal procession passing St Pauls Cathedral, 1893 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII

The Queens Jubilee Procession on the Way to Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887, 1906. Artist: R Dudley
The Queens Jubilee Procession on the Way to Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1906). Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1906). Her Majesty returning from the service in Westminster Abbey, (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII

Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 6th July 1912 (1937). Artist: Horace Walter Nicholls
Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 6th July 1912 (1937). The royal barge, rowed by red-liveried watermen, bearing King George V, Queen Mary, and Princess Mary

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1937). Artist: Fox
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937

Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, State Opening of Parliament, Westminster, c1902-1909

Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 1882. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882

Decorations, Plaza de Oriente, Madrid, Spain. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
Decorations, Plaza de Oriente, Madrid, Spain. Stereoscopic card detail

Standard Car advert, 1935. Commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The illustration shows a Standard car used by the King

Coiffure for grand occasion, 20th Century. Artist:s Finsy
Coiffure for grand occasion, 20th Century. Published by The Newman Art Publishing Co. Cape Town

The coronation of King Charles X of France, Reims, 20 May 1825 (1900). The brother of Louis XVI and Louis XVIII, Charles (1757-1836) came to the throne in succession to the latter in 1824

The coronation banquet of George IV at Westminster Hall, London, 19 July 1821 (1900). George IV succeeded his father George III having previously ruled as Prince Regent

The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804 (1900)
The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 2nd December 1804, 1900. Davids depiction of the event was painted in 1806-1807

Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, 26 May 1896, (1900). Nicholas (1868-1918) came to the throne after the death of his father, Alexander III

The opening of Parliament by Queen Victoria, 1856 (c1905). Prince Albert stands by her side. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The opening of Parliament by King Edward VII, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Opening of Parliament by Queen Anne, Westminster, London, 18th century (c1905). Dutch picture in which the artist allowed himself considerable licence

Coronation procession of George V and Queen Mary, near Westminster Abbey, 22 June 1911, (1937)
The coronation procession of King George V and Queen Mary, near Westminster Abbey, London, 22 June 1911. A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

The Coronation Chair, with the Stone of Scone, Westminster Abbey, London, 1937. The seat in which all sovereigns of England (save Mary I and Mary II), have been crowned since Edward I

The Homage, George VIs coronation ceremony, 12 May 1937, (1937). Artist: Henry Charles Brewer
The Homage, George VIs coronation ceremony, 12 May 1937, (1937). A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, London, 1937

Coronation ceremony of George V, Westminster Abbey, London, 22 June, 1911. Artist: John Benjamin Stone
Coronation ceremony of George V, Westminster Abbey, London, 22 June, 1911. King George V and Queen Mary occupying their chairs of estate

The Act of Crowning, George VIs coronation ceremony, Westminster Abbey, London, 12 May 1937. A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

The Recognition, George VIs coronation ceremony, Westminster Abbey, London, 12 May 1937. Artist: Henry Charles Brewer
The Recognition, George VIs coronation ceremony, Westminster Abbey, London, 12 May 1937. A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

The Oxford eights, 20th Century. Postcard from The Souvenir Album, Views of London And The River Thames, From London To Oxford, (London, 20th Century)

Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 20th Century. Postcard from The Souvenir Album, Views of London And The River Thames, From London To Oxford, (London, 20th Century)

A banquet for the visiting French president, Guildhall, London, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th July 1903

Procession, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Procession, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th June 1897

The Duke of York placing the ring on Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons finger, 26 April 1923, (1937). Scene from the wedding of the future King George VI and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey

The Earl Marshal, heralds, and other officers of arms, coronation of George VI, 12 May 1937
The Earl Marshal, heralds, and other officers of arms, coronation of George VI, Westminster Abbey, London, 12 May 1937. An illustration from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number

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From Hegel to Napoleon, history has witnessed grand occasions that shaped nations. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 stands as a remarkable milestone, with Lady Delamere radiating elegance in her Coronation outfit. A ceremonial spectacle at Windsor Castle showcased the regal splendor that captivated hearts. Lower Lemon Street in Truro, Cornwall takes us back to 1911, where tradition and celebration filled the air. The Army's jubilant festivities on their Queen's birthday exemplify loyalty and honor. As Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, a new era dawned upon the nation. Centuries apart yet united by occasion, Lower Lemon Street in Truro transports us once again to 1911 when joyous revelry echoed through its streets. Commemorating 100 years of the RAF reminds us of bravery soaring high above our skies. On Croatia's Island of Vis, an enchanting occasion unfolds against breathtaking landscapes - a testament to unity and beauty. With pride beaming from every corner, The Queen commands as Captain-General with grace and dignity unmatched. Let our voices unite as we sing the British National Anthem - a symbol of patriotism echoing through generations.