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Occasion Collection (#25)

From Hegel to Napoleon, history has witnessed grand occasions that shaped nations

Background imageOccasion Collection: The First Train, 1883 (w / c & gouache on cardboard)

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

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

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

Background imageOccasion Collection: Allegory in honor of Christina of Sweden, Pieter Nolpe, 1650

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

Background imageOccasion Collection: Re-establishment of the Statue of Henri IV (1553-1610) on Pont Neuf, 25th August 1818

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

Background imageOccasion Collection: A Ball on the Terrace of a Palace (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageOccasion Collection: The Village Fair, 17th century

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

Background imageOccasion Collection: Golden cup with lid, donated to Michiel de Ruyter on the occasion of the Journey

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

Background imageOccasion Collection: Bust of Hugo Grotius as 15-year-old young man, seen on the right side, in oval, print

Bust of Hugo Grotius as 15-year-old young man, seen on the right side, in oval, print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (II) (mentioned on object), Dating 1599

Background imageOccasion Collection: Grand parade to mark the arrival of Captain Charles Swan in Mindanao, Island in Philippines

Grand parade to mark the arrival of Captain Charles Swan in Mindanao, Island in Philippines, print maker: Caspar Luyken, Abraham de Hondt, 1698

Background imageOccasion Collection: Allegory on the occasion of the marriage of Jacob Alewijn Ghijzen and Perina Vorsterman

Allegory on the occasion of the marriage of Jacob Alewijn Ghijzen and Perina Vorsterman, Bernard Picart, 1719

Background imageOccasion Collection: Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune (French, 1741-1814) after P

Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune (French, 1741-1814) after P. L. Moreau (French). The Royal Banquet Given to the King and Queen by the City of Paris on 21 January 1782 on the Occasion of the Birth of

Background imageOccasion Collection: Fireworks at the Hausherrenfest festival in Radolfzell on Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg

Fireworks at the Hausherrenfest festival in Radolfzell on Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageOccasion Collection: Red carpet on grey stone steps, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Red carpet on grey stone steps, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Background imageOccasion Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece - Circumcision ceremony - Young Turks

Thessaloniki, Greece - Circumcision ceremony - Young Turks. Date: circa 1899

Background imageOccasion Collection: Napoleon I receiving the Queen Of Prussia

Napoleon I receiving the Queen Of Prussia
Napoleon Receiving Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Queen Consort of Prussia on 6th July 1807. 1837. Detail. after the original oil on canvas on display at the National Museum of

Background imageOccasion Collection: Theatrical Lodging House Keeper on Henry Irving

Theatrical Lodging House Keeper on Henry Irving
Theatrical Lodging House Keeper: " Yes, I m glad they ve knighted Enery Irving. You see, its a compliment to the perfession which reflecs equal honner on us hall." Date: 1895

Background imageOccasion Collection: Festivals - Halloween - window display in a store in the United States of America

Festivals - Halloween - window display in a store in the United States of America, where the witchcraft and ghost cult of Halloween is taken most seriously

Background imageOccasion Collection: The election of Londons new Lord Mayor. The retiring Lord Mayor, Sir Stephen Killick

The election of Londons new Lord Mayor. The retiring Lord Mayor, Sir Stephen Killick ( left ) standing with the new Lord Mayor, Sir Percy Vincent. 28 September 1935

Background imageOccasion Collection: The Lord Mayors Show Left Sir Percy Greenaway ( Elect ) and Sir Maurice Jenks

The Lord Mayors Show Left Sir Percy Greenaway ( Elect ) and Sir Maurice Jenks ( Retiring ) Lord Mayor 9 November 1932

Background imageOccasion Collection: The State opening of Parliament. Mrs Neville Chamberlain wife of the Prime Minister

The State opening of Parliament. Mrs Neville Chamberlain wife of the Prime Minister, poses on the steps. 8 November 1938

Background imageOccasion Collection: The Lord Mayor elect, Sir Percy Vincent with Lady Vincent seen at the House of Lords

The Lord Mayor elect, Sir Percy Vincent with Lady Vincent seen at the House of Lords today after he had been received by the Lord Chancellor. 14 October 1935

Background imageOccasion Collection: Picture No. 10760646

Picture No. 10760646
Namibia - During a meeting between some lodge visitors and a group of Kung Bushmen / San - some of which are dressed in the traditional way for this occasion - a guide explains

Background imageOccasion Collection: Picture No. 10861594

Picture No. 10861594
A festive occasion: meat and sweet potatoes cooked under the ground in a curanto'. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Background imageOccasion Collection: Picture No. 10946964

Picture No. 10946964
Champagne cork shooting out of the bottle. Date:

Background imageOccasion Collection: Picture No. 10946966

Picture No. 10946966
Red wine being poured a into glass. Date:

Background imageOccasion Collection: Picture No. 10946967

Picture No. 10946967
Red wine being poured a into glass. Date:

Background imageOccasion Collection: Picture No. 10946963

Picture No. 10946963
Champagne cork shooting out of the bottle. Date:

Background imageOccasion Collection: Picture No. 10946951

Picture No. 10946951
Maasai Giraffe - with bandage on neck. Digital Manipulation Date:

Background imageOccasion Collection: Churchill, Mr McKenna, Lord Montagu, Claude Grahame-White

Churchill, Mr McKenna, Lord Montagu, Claude Grahame-White
Winston Churchill, Mr McKenna, Lord Montagu and Claude Grahame-White at the Parliamentary aerial demonstration held at Hendon in May 1911

Background imageOccasion Collection: Parhelia (Mock Suns) without haloes, observed in England in 1698. On this occasion the phenomenon

Parhelia (Mock Suns) without haloes, observed in England in 1698. On this occasion the phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, began at 8am when true Sun shone through watery cloud

Background imageOccasion Collection: Musical fete given by Cardinal de la Rochefoucauld in the Theatre Argentina, Rome

Musical fete given by Cardinal de la Rochefoucauld in the Theatre Argentina, Rome, 15 July 1747, on the occasion of the marriage of Louis, Dauphin of France, son of Louis XV

Background imageOccasion Collection: Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558, addressing her troops at Tilbury

Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558, addressing her troops at Tilbury as the Spanish Armada approached (1588)

Background imageOccasion Collection: Tribute To French Ballonist Henri Giffard In The Form Of A Handwritten French Text Shaped As A

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

Background imageOccasion Collection: Boarding House Life: 1. Sometimes There Is A Great Scarcity Of Men

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

Background imageOccasion Collection: The Royal Albert Hall On A State Occasion

The Royal Albert Hall On A State Occasion, London, UK

Background imageOccasion Collection: VICTORY! Cantata of Mr. Michek CarrA

VICTORY! Cantata of Mr. Michek CarrA

Background imageOccasion Collection: The Arrival Of Her Majesty At Portsmouth On The Occasion Of The Launch Of The Marlborough

The Arrival Of Her Majesty At Portsmouth On The Occasion Of The Launch Of The Marlborough, UK, 1855

Background imageOccasion Collection: Glass of champagne with a bottle blurred in the background

Glass of champagne with a bottle blurred in the background

Background imageOccasion Collection: Crispy vegetable pakoras served with tamarind and ginger dipping sauces, close up

Crispy vegetable pakoras served with tamarind and ginger dipping sauces, close up

Background imageOccasion Collection: Battered prawns, bowl and spoon on a blue chopping board, orange glasses in background

Battered prawns, bowl and spoon on a blue chopping board, orange glasses in background, elevated view

Background imageOccasion Collection: Orange champagne cocktails in three glasses

Orange champagne cocktails in three glasses

Background imageOccasion Collection: Pork and prawn dumplings, soy sauce in white spoon, on purple dish

Pork and prawn dumplings, soy sauce in white spoon, on purple dish

Background imageOccasion Collection: Three gift boxes with bows and animals tags, stacked on their sides in pyramid

Three gift boxes with bows and animals tags, stacked on their sides in pyramid

Background imageOccasion Collection: Presentation of long service medals, Southwark HQ

Presentation of long service medals, Southwark HQ
Presentation of long service medals at Southwark HQ, showing C.O. Sladen (Lieutenant Commander RN) and D.C.O. Mr Gamble

Background imageOccasion Collection: Opening of Kingsway and Aldwych, London

Opening of Kingsway and Aldwych, London, by King Edward VII, on 18 October 1905, with an archway provided by the London Fire Brigade

Background imageOccasion Collection: Decorations of Plater�Street in occasion of

Decorations of Plater�Street in occasion of
Decorations of Plateric; Street in occasion of the entrance into Madrid of Charles III. 2nd half 18th c. Anonymous. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Background imageOccasion Collection: Spain (1888). Barcelona. City harbour with the

Spain (1888). Barcelona. City harbour with the squadrons reviewed by queen Maric Cristina in the occasion of the Universal Exhibition. Work by Antonio P. Caula. Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona

Background imageOccasion Collection: SPAIN. Barcelona. Spain (1914). Religious procession

SPAIN. Barcelona. Spain (1914). Religious procession in Barcelona on occasion of a typhus epidemic (November 1914). Sant Jaume Square




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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.