Occasion Collection (#28)

Princess Elizabeth of York out riding with King George VI a
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth, when Princess Elizabeth, with her father, King George VI (1895-1952) and her sister, Princess Margaret (1930-2002)

Princess Elizabeth of York uses the Pigeon Post
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth (b. 1926) when Princess Elizabeth, together with her sister Princess Margaret in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

The Lumberers Arch, Ottawa, 1860
Engraving showing the Lumberers Arch at Ottawa, erected on the occasion of the Prince of Waless visit to Canada, 1860

Review at Gibraltar
A review is held on the occasion of a visit by royal dukes of Edinburgh and Connaught

Toison D or Order
Philippe le Bon, duc de Bourgogne, on the occasion of his marriage to Isabelle de l Espagne, creates the order of the TOISON D OR (Golden Fleece)

Cape to Ciaro railway, the first engine to reach Salisbury
The Cape to Ciaro Railway, on June 19th 1899 celebrations began at Beira to signalise the opening of the line to Salisbury. Pictured here is the first engine to reach Salisbury

Peruvians Honour the Sun
Peruvians feast in honour of the Sun, an occasion on which a number of animals lose their lives

Cyclists at a European Frontier on a Penny Farthing
Engraving showing two English cyclists on Penny Farthing or Ordinary bicycles reaching a Border post as they travel across Europe

French Harvest Festival
In the Touraine, the end of the harvest is the occasion for celebration - a feast for the farmworkers and a ball in the village square

The informal luncheon at the meet of the Devon and Somerset
An alfresco lunch served during a hunt meeting of the Devon and Somerset staghounds, showing several ladies and gentlemen seated on the ground around a picnic

Football by the new electric light at Kennington Oval
Engraving showing spectators and players at a football match between the Wanderers and the Clapham Rovers illuminated by the new lighting system

Royal Academy Private View
A private view: as much a social occasion as a cultural event

Victoria in 1837
QUEEN VICTORIA Attired in her Robes of state on the occasion of proceeding to the House of Lords

Revolutionary Celebrate
The Champ de Mars, Paris, seen from across the Seine, on the occasion of the commemoration of the fall of the Bastille when thousands of Parisians gathered to celebrate

Lenin Inspecting Guards
VLADIMIR LENIN Russian statesman, inspecting guards on an official occasion

Maria Silbert Psychic
Austrian medium Maria Silbert (died 1936) who produced many remarkable phenomena but was discovered by Harry Price to use trickery on occasion

Circumcision of Jews
The circumcision ceremony of well-to-do Portuguese Jews is an important social occasion

Soldiers Warm Welcome
A returning French soldier gets a warm welcome from his girl; she has dressed up for the occasion

Elaborate Card
An elaborate greeting card which can be adapted for just about any occasion - this one happens to be a birthday card

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

Bouquet of Roses with light pink and read blossoms Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-280 Bouquet of Roses - with light pink and read blossoms Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

St Teresa & Child Jesus
Though Teresa normally met Jesus as an adult, on one occasion she was privileged to meet him as a child - the scene depicted in this window

Alexander Ramsay
Sir ALEXANDER RAMSAY admiral : on the occasion of his marriage to Patricia, daughter of Arthur, Duke of Connaught

Louis Pasteur / Pjournal93
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist and microbiologist honoured at the Sorbonne on the occasion of his Jubilee

Victoria / Diamond / Punch
Mr Punch, Britannia, and various members of the British Empire honour the Queen on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee

Well to do German Pair
A patrician couple dressed for an important occasion

Imperial Banquet 1658
On the occasion of Leopold Is election to the Imperial throne, Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector, gives a ceremonial banquet in the town hall, Frankfurt-am-Main

Peary and Wife
ROBERT EDWIN PEARY with his wife who accompanied him on the early stages of his expeditions and on one occasion gave birth in Greenland

Tuscania Steamship
Passenger liner of the Anchor Line, plying between England and India, on one occasion carrying the writer of this caption as a small boy

Celtic New Year
CELTIC NEW YEAR In Celtic cultures in Britain and western Europe, the new year is the occasion for gathering mistletoe, by the Druid priests

Turkish New Year
TURKEY The Islamic New Year festival of Bairam is the occasion for swings and roundabouts in which young and old participate

Scandinavian New Year
ANCIENT SCANDINAVIA For the Scandinavians, any special occasion is an excuse for drinking, and the New Year - the Feast of Jul (Yule) is no exception

Lady Raises Glass
A lady stands and raises her glass to drink a toast at a festive occasion

Lords and Ladies
Fashionable ladies join their menfolk at Lords on a Ladies Day - as much a social as a sporting occasion

Judgment Day / Fouquet
Fouquet makes it a less crowded occasion than in most depictions : perhaps God will judge us in small batches ?

Edward VII and Family
EDWARD VII with his wife, Alexandra, his son George (later George V) and his daughter-in-law Mary. All wear their very best clothes for some state occasion

Protective Fashions
The Prussians are shelling Paris, but the couturists rise to the occasion with this tasteful protective clothing, with matching outfit for dear Toutou

Edward Weds Wallis
Commemorative envelope issued in France on the occasion of Edward, duke of Windsors marriage to Mrs Wallis Warfield/Simpson at Monts

Mckinley Inaugurated 2
William McKinley rides through the streets of Washington from the Capitol after taking the oath of office : he is not assassinated on this occasion, but his time will come

Death of General Foy
Napoleonic general Maximilien Sebastien Foy is acknowledged leader of the opposition to Charles X : his death is the occasion for widespread popular mourning

Racial / Aborigines 1798
YOO-LONG ERAH-BA-DIANG An aboriginal gathering (One of the earliest depictions of a native Australian ritual occasion)

Livingstone Found / Hornet
Stanley finds Livingstone - a somewhat disrespectful depiction of the momentous occasion by a caricaturist who suspected media hype

Adah Menken / Lune 1867
Adah Menken, American actress, with a brief but controversial life story - this cartoon was done on the occasion of her very successful Paris visit

Christmas / Sweden
A family occasion - celebrating Christmas Eve at Sundborn

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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.