Occasion Collection (#24)

Swimming Bath, Barnet Industrial School
Boys in the swimming bath at the Barnet Industrial School, Hertfordshire. The presence around the pool of women in long frocks and children indicates that occasion is some kind of open day. Date: 1908

1902 Coronation - Humours of the crowd
There are certain advantages about being a sweep. People don t crowd round you, but leave you plenty of room - A Privilege Onlooker

King George VI and his canopy bearers, coronation
King George VI and his canopy bearers, who are Knights of the Garter, at his Coronation on 12th May 1937. Date: May 1937

Cartoon, After the Battle of Meaux, WW1
Cartoon, After the Battle of Meaux, in the early stages of the First World War. The only occasion on which the British Tommy was known to quail -- not during the battle itself

Scene in Ludgate Hill, London, with flags and garlands for the Silver Jubilee celebrations. Date: 1935

View of Fleet Street, London, with flags and garlands for the Silver Jubilee celebrations. Date: 1935

Coronation ceremonial procession 1937
The Coronation procession up Westminster Abbeys blue-carpeted nave for the coronation of King George VI: a colourful pageant as peers

Kings State Harness for State Coach
A horse wearing the Kings State Harness, for use with the State Coach. Date: early 20th century

Nursery Rhymes -- Robin Redbreast
Nursery Rhymes -- The Wedding of Robin Redbreast and Jenny Wren. Three guests (above), and Robin with his best man, the Bullfinch (below). Date: early 20th century

The Kennedys meet the Queen
President and Mrs Kennedy attend a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. They are seen above with the Queen and Prince Philip

Henri IV & Saint-Esprit
Henri IV receives the homage of the chevaliers du Saint- Esprit : the Holy Spirit attends the occasion in person, though none of those present seems to notice. Date: 8 January 1595

Riots in Clichy
Not-so-quiet days in Clichy : the 1 May holiday is the occasion for popular rioting directed at the government. Date: 1889

Triumph in Paris
On the occasion of a victory over the Spanish at Lens, Parisians are treated to a triumphal march as captured flags and arms are carried to Notre-Dame. Date: 1648

Massenet Photo
JULES MASSENET French composer, photographed in 1905 at the Opera-Comique, Paris, on the occasion of the 500th performance of his Manon with a colleague. Date: 1842 - 1912

Reverse Copy Allegory Louis XVI Occasion Accession
Artokoloro

Garrick Speaking Jubilee Ode 1784 Stipple engraving
Artokoloro

Sorcerer Atlante Abducting Pinabello Lady Ariosto
Artokoloro

View ye Grand Theatre & Fireworks erected Water
Artokoloro

Allegory Louis XVI Occasion Accession Throne
Artokoloro

Chinese New Year Goat Portrait
Chinese Lunar New year of the Goat in Red Grunge Texture Background

From left: Ava Dane(?), G. R. ?Tim? Wrixon and Barry Laig?
From left: Ava Dane(?), G.R. ?Tim? Wrixon and Barry Laight, on the occasion of Tim?s retirement from the Royal Aeronautical Society

Source Size = 3748 x 2514
The Presentation to Sir Eyre Massey Shaw, on the Occasion of his Retirement, by the Officers and Men of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Source Size = 3784 x 1270
The War in the East, with the Turks: Sketches at Constantinople: Review of Transports and Ironclads before the Palace of Dolma-Bagtchaa on the Occasion of the Expeditionary Force Leaving for Soukhoum

Source Size = 1914 x 2512
The Clan Cameron Presentation to Lochiel, Vase Presented to Lady Margaret Elizabeth Scott of the Clan Cameron on the Occasion of her Marriage with Donald Cameron of Lochiel

Source Size = 3802 x 3370
CAPTAIN ARTHUR KNYVET WILSON, V.C. R.N. AT THE BATTLE OF TEB. During one of the Arab charges on the British Square Captain Wilson, R.N

Source Size = 3732 x 2505
Presentation to H.s.H. Princess Edward of Saxe-Weimar on the Occasion of her Leaving Portsmouth

Source Size = 3752 x 5016
THE MANUFACTURE AND STORAGE OF GUNPOWDER: 1. Giving up our Matches at Entrance. 2. Sulphur Grinding. 3. Incorporating Mills. 4. Hydraulic Press. 5 and 6. Corning House. 7. Shod for the Occasion. 8

Source Size = 4001 x 2677
Ball Given in the Theatre at Antwerp on the Occasion of the Artistic Congress Recently Held in that City

Source Size = 5703 x 3982
Banquet Given at the Exchange, Gottenburg, on the Occasion of Opening the Railway between Gottenburg and Stockholm, 1862

Source Size = 3940 x 2472
Entertainment Given to Lord Elphinstone at Sans Souci, Near Bombay, Gateway of the Mansion Decorated for the Occasion

The Village Fair (oil on wood)
BAL54087 The Village Fair (oil on wood) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 114x161 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Flemish, out of copyright

Celebration of the General Peace of 1814 in East Bergholt, 1814 (oil on canvas)
BAL53502 Celebration of the General Peace of 1814 in East Bergholt, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 23x33.5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

Of great wrathe, procedynge of small occasyon, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486427 Of great wrathe, procedynge of small occasyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Perspective view of the terrace at Versailles on the occasion of the marriage of
XJF441966 Perspective view of the terrace at Versailles on the occasion of the marriage of Louise Elisabeth of France with Philip of Spain in 1739, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin fils

BOARDING HOUSE LIFE: 1. Sometimes there is a great scarcity of men (on one occasion the proportion was 7 to 1), the one being in great request until it was discovered that he was married. 2

Tribute to French ballonist Henri Giffard in the form of a handwritten French text shaped as a balloon, inside a printed floral border, Clarey & Gibert, Tours. 1878, Tribute written by Mr

The Royal Albert Hall on a State Occasion, London, Uk

State progress of Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Cassells Illustrated
XJF324304 State progress of Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

The Arrival of her Majesty at Portsmouth on the Occasion of the Launch of the Marlborough, Uk, 1855

Commemoration of the Peace of Rijswijk, 1697 (coloured engraving)
XIR293863 Commemoration of the Peace of Rijswijk, 1697 (coloured engraving) by Scherm, Lorenz (fl. 1690-1707); Atlas van Stolk Foundation, Rotterdam

VICTORY! Cantata of Mr. Michek Carre, MA Adam music, sung by MM. Jourdan, Faure, Delaunay-R. and Bussine in the theater of the Opera-Comique in the free presentation given by order of the Emperor

The First Train, 1883 (w / c & gouache on cardboard)
BAL241155 The First Train, 1883 (w/c & gouache on cardboard) by Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905); 26.6x40.5 cm; State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Allegory of the majority of William V, 1766, print maker: Cornelis van Noorde, 1766

Allegory in honor of Christina of Sweden, Pieter Nolpe, 1650

Re-establishment of the Statue of Henri IV (1553-1610) on Pont Neuf, 25th August 1818
XIR174497 Re-establishment of the Statue of Henri IV (1553-1610) on Pont Neuf, 25th August 1818 (oil on canvas) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); 79x114 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

A Ball on the Terrace of a Palace (oil on canvas)
XIR16734 A Ball on the Terrace of a Palace (oil on canvas) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: bal sur la terrasse d un palais; ); Flemish

The Village Fair, 17th century
BAL15540 The Village Fair, 17th century by Rombouts, Salomon (1652-1702); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Golden cup with lid, donated to Michiel de Ruyter on the occasion of the Journey to Chatham, 1667

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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.