Presence Collection (#7)

American Civil war. Calling the roll on board the Great East
Ranks of troops onboard the ship the Great Eastern, capable of carrying 10, 000 men. The troops were making their way to North America to reinforce the British presence in Canada

The end of the Zulu war. Zulu chiefs signing the peace stipu
The Zulu chief Gaozi signing the Peace Declaration in the presence of Mr Herbert, General Colley, Colonel Brackenbury and the architects of the agreement

Social / Sweden Ball
A grand ball at Stockholm Slot in the presence of the king and queen

Hawfinch (Morris) 1851
(Cocothraustes vulgaris) A bird of shy and retiring habits... its presence may easily escape detection

Dvp Party Poster / 1919
A German Peoples Party (DVP) poster showing their leader Stresemann as a benevolent presence dominating the landscape

Crimea Volunteers - 2
Sardinian volunteers for the Crimea war distinguish them- selves at Chernaia : their presence ensures their country will be recognised by other nations

Kluski Spirit Glove 2
Cast made from a spirit glove created at Warsaw by Franek Kluski (pseudonym) (1874 - ?) in the presence of Richet, Geley and others

Kluski Spirit Glove 3
Wax glove of a materialised hand created at Warsaw by Franek Kluski (pseudonym) (1874 - ?) in the presence of Richet, Geley and others

Stiebel Dress
A sumptuous gown designed by Victor Stiebel modelled at a show at Claridge Hotel in London, in the presence of HM The Queen in 1952

Solomon Dedicates Temple
He dedicates his Temple to God, in the presence of as many of his people as theres room for

Suez Canal Opens
The Canal is blessed, in the presence of the royal visitors

Chinese Christianity ?
An inscription on stone found in 1625 at Si- gan-fou, in Chinas Chen-si province, seems to testify to a Christian presence there as early as 635

Loudun / Soeur Claire
Claire de Sazilly, one of the afflicted nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule, is exorcised in the presence of the duc d Orleans Date: 20 June 1633

Napoleon Leaves Egypt
Napoleon, his presence needed in Italy, leaves Egypt

Wwi / News from the Front
A German woman receives a letter from her husband at the Front. The words she reads makes his presence seem near, as the ghostly image behind her conveys

Below Decks 1782
The middle deck of the 74-gun warship Hector : note the presence of women and dogs

Presentation, 1892
Debutantes emerge from the Presence Chamber into the Green Drawing-Room at Buckingham Palace after being presented to Victoria

Debutantes at Court
Debutantes at Buckingham Palace, London, on their way to the Presence Chamber where they will be presented to Edward VII and Alexandra

ASCOT 1904
The brilliant scene at Ascot on Gold Cup Day when those privileged to be admitted to the Royal Enclosure watch the races in the presence of Royalty Itself !

Damayanti Chooses Nala
DAMAYANTI, daughter of Bhima king of Vidarbha, chooses prince NALA as her husband; despite the presence of lookalike gods she is guided to choose the real Nala

Henry Iv / Falstaff / Pistol
Sir John Falstaff driving Pistol from his presence Act II Scene IV

Negombo, Sri Lanka, 1671
The Dutch fort at Negombo; like all Dutch establishments on the island, it is heavily fortified in readiness for attack from those residents who resent their presence

Guerilleros in Mexico
Guerilleros, who have been resisting the French presence in Mexico, surrender to general Negre, commandant superieur

Wolseys Banquet
Cardinal Wolsey presides over a banquet in the Presence Chamber, Hampton Court, Middlesex

D D home out of Window
In the presence of three witnesses, D D Home floats out of one window and floats in again at another, at Ashley House, London

Egypt / Gournah Nr Thebes
GOURNAH, near Thebes : Discovery of a mummy during an excavation, in the presence of Edward, prince of Wales

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"Capturing the Essence of Presence: A Journey through Time and Space" In the ancient pages of the Book of the Dead or Papyrus of Any, ca. 1275, we find traces of a profound understanding - an eternal connection between life and afterlife. As Compton and Edrich left the Oval pitch in 1953, their departure marked not only a physical absence but also a lingering presence that resonated with cricket enthusiasts worldwide. High above Paris, the Montgolfier balloon gracefully floated through the sky, embodying an ethereal presence that transcended earthly boundaries. Within a library study dedicated to Salvador Dali's enigmatic works, one could sense his artistic presence emanating from every stroke on canvas, inviting us into his surreal world. Sophie Blanchard's daring ascent in her balloon over Milan captured both her adventurous spirit and undeniable presence as she soared fearlessly through the skies. Mr. And Mrs. Salvador Dali stood side by side in timeless portraits, their shared love creating an aura that enveloped them with an undeniable sense of joint existence. The trial of anchors at Royal Dockyard Sheerness in July 1852 witnessed more than mere objects being tested; it was a testament to human ingenuity leaving behind its indelible mark on history. Victoria Cecil's baptism symbolized not only her spiritual rebirth but also introduced her divine presence into this mortal realm for all to witness and cherish. In 1966, whispers circulated about ghostly apparitions haunting The Queens House Ghost on Tulip Staircase – manifestations that defied explanation yet left no doubt about their spectral existence within those hallowed walls. Binary code flowed like a river across computer screens - each digit representing information encoded within its digital embrace - illustrating how technology has become an inseparable part of our modern-day lives while simultaneously reminding us of our own ever-present consciousness amidst it all.