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Remembrance Collection (#6)

"Remembrance: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future" The Imagine Mosaic memorial to John Lennon stands as a timeless tribute to his legacy and creativity

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Flowers from Shakespeares Garden: Rosemary, 1906 (watercolour and pen and black ink)

Flowers from Shakespeares Garden: Rosemary, 1906 (watercolour and pen and black ink)
827296 Flowers from Shakespeares Garden: Rosemary, 1906 (watercolour and pen and black ink) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 25.2x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers from Shakespeares Garden)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Unity, No Surrender (colour litho)

Unity, No Surrender (colour litho)
3643239 Unity, No Surrender (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unity, No Surrender. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Men of the United States Naval Station at Manoche, Hawaii, laying garlands on the graves of their

Men of the United States Naval Station at Manoche, Hawaii, laying garlands on the graves of their comrades killed in
6015209 Men of the United States Naval Station at Manoche, Hawaii, laying garlands on the graves of their comrades killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour on 7 December 1941, World War II

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Laying wreaths at the foot of the statue of English statesman Benjamin Disraeli on Primrose Day

Laying wreaths at the foot of the statue of English statesman Benjamin Disraeli on Primrose Day
6014088 Laying wreaths at the foot of the statue of English statesman Benjamin Disraeli on Primrose Day, the anniversary of his death, Westminster, London, 19 April 1892 (litho) by Staples

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Brussels, Belgium, interred in 1922 (b / w photo)

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Brussels, Belgium, interred in 1922 (b / w photo)
5999068 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Brussels, Belgium, interred in 1922 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Brussels)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)

Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XIR371988 Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Wheree er you be on land or sea (chromolitho)

Wheree er you be on land or sea (chromolitho)
729875 Wheree er you be on land or sea (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheree er you be on land or sea. English)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: All Saints Day in a Spanish cemetery (colour litho)

All Saints Day in a Spanish cemetery (colour litho)
2779975 All Saints Day in a Spanish cemetery (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Saints Day in a Spanish cemetery. Placing lit candles on tombs)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - floral tributes

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - floral tributes
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - some of the floral tributes lain beneath the monument on Remembrance Day. Designed by Edwin Lutyens

Background imageRemembrance Collection: To Louis Pasteur (colour litho)

To Louis Pasteur (colour litho)
2818681 To Louis Pasteur (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Louis Pasteur. A Louis Pasteur)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: All Souls Day: France never forgets her children (colour litho)

All Souls Day: France never forgets her children (colour litho)
3097033 All Souls Day: France never forgets her children (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Souls Day: France never forgets her children)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: WW2 - After announcing the Victory, General de Gaulle is acclaimed by the crowd

WW2 - After announcing the Victory, General de Gaulle is acclaimed by the crowd and salutes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Date: 1945

Background imageRemembrance Collection: If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders

If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields. The mother, widow and little daughter of a British soldier who died early in World War One visit his

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Musicians Memorial Chapel, St. Sepulchres Church

Musicians Memorial Chapel, St. Sepulchres Church
circa 1910s

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Unveiled Cenotaph, War Memorial 1920

Unveiled Cenotaph, War Memorial 1920
Various photographs of George V revealing the Cenotaph War memorial in Whitehall, London. Showing the King placing a wreath at the bottom of the memorial

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Remembrance, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Remembrance, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1128516 Remembrance, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Charles, James (1851-1906); 53.5x35.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)

Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XIR371991 Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Memorial Day postcard, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Memorial Day postcard, c. 1900 (colour litho)
PNP269535 Memorial Day postcard, c.1900 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nor shall their story be forgot)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Chairman of the Ypres Last Post Committee with bugles

Chairman of the Ypres Last Post Committee with bugles
The Ceremony of the Last Post, in which firemen buglers play the Last Post under the Menin Gate at 8pm each night is, in its simplicity, one of the most moving acts of Remembrance in the world

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Remembrance Tree No. 73, Ypres Entry Route East

Remembrance Tree No. 73, Ypres Entry Route East Date: 2016

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Frontispiece to Londons Remembrancer by John Bell

Frontispiece to Londons Remembrancer by John Bell
XJF135333 Frontispiece to Londons Remembrancer by John Bell, 1665 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Not Forgotten, 1882 (oil on canvas)

Not Forgotten, 1882 (oil on canvas)
WAG13346 Not Forgotten, 1882 (oil on canvas) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 61 x 50 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageRemembrance Collection: A scouting party of 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) on a kopje, c

A scouting party of 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) on a kopje, c
5920606 A scouting party of 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) on a kopje, c. 1905 (sculpture, low relief) by Jones, Adrian (1845-1938); National Army Museum

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Victor Hugo, (bronze with brown patina)

Victor Hugo, (bronze with brown patina)
655914 Victor Hugo, (bronze with brown patina) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Hugo. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). Bronze with brown patina

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper)

Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper)
1767458 Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper) by Krimmel, Johann Ludwig (John Lewis) (1787-1821); 36.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Parade of the Victuallers)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark, 1874 (oil on canvas)

Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark, 1874 (oil on canvas)
651379 Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Heinrich (1821-90); 39.1x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark. Heinrich Hansen (1821-1890)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: The Statue of Tordenskiold Facing Piperviken, Oslo Harbour, 1906 (oil on canvas)

The Statue of Tordenskiold Facing Piperviken, Oslo Harbour, 1906 (oil on canvas)
659573 The Statue of Tordenskiold Facing Piperviken, Oslo Harbour, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 50.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Nave and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Westmister Abbey, London (photo)

Nave and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Westmister Abbey, London (photo)
5999042 Nave and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Westmister Abbey, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nave and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: The Kings Grenadiers: German soldiers mourning one of their comrades at his graveside

The Kings Grenadiers: German soldiers mourning one of their comrades at his graveside (coloured photo)
6031263 The Kings Grenadiers: German soldiers mourning one of their comrades at his graveside (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Nanjing, China - The Mausoleum of Sun Yat-Sen

Nanjing, China - The Mausoleum of Sun Yat-Sen
Nanjing, China - The Mausoleum and Remembrance Hall of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (1886-1925). Chinese politician, physician and philosopher who provisionally served as the first president of the Republic of

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)

Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XIR371989 Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageRemembrance Collection: In Sure and Certain Hope, 1914-19 (litho)

In Sure and Certain Hope, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359857 In Sure and Certain Hope, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female gardeners attached to Q.M.A.A.C)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Postcard commemorating the death of Edward VII, c. 1910 (colour litho)

Postcard commemorating the death of Edward VII, c. 1910 (colour litho)
BAL2488 Postcard commemorating the death of Edward VII, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Three playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)

Three playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XIR371987 Three playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Unveiling of War Memorial, Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1920 (b / w photo)

Unveiling of War Memorial, Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1920 (b / w photo)
XJF268019 Unveiling of War Memorial, Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1920 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Royal Commonwealth Society, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Hamlet: Ophelia (chromolitho)

Hamlet: Ophelia (chromolitho)
735044 Hamlet: Ophelia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet: Ophelia. Liebig card)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Remembrance (engraving)

Remembrance (engraving)
725864 Remembrance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remembrance. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880). Painted by F

Background imageRemembrance Collection: First World War memorial, 1926 (stone)

First World War memorial, 1926 (stone)
3469413 First World War memorial, 1926 (stone) by Barillet, Louis (1880-1948); Soissons Cathedral, France; (add.info.: souvenez vous enfants de la paroisse dans vos priAres des de la cathedrale de)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Lady with lanterns

Lady with lanterns
Remembrance. Art Deco illustration of lady with lanterns. Artist: Pearl Forbes MacEwen. Date: circa 1930

Background imageRemembrance Collection: The brave men (colour litho)

The brave men (colour litho)
2782460 The brave men (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The brave men. Unveiling of a monument commemorating the French cavalry who repeatedly charged)

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Monument erected in Brest in memory of French soldiers who gave their lives for the nation

Monument erected in Brest in memory of French soldiers who gave their lives for the nation (colour litho)
3099186 Monument erected in Brest in memory of French soldiers who gave their lives for the nation (colour litho) by Meaulle

Background imageRemembrance Collection: King Albert of Belgium unveiling WW1 Memorial, Zeebrugge

King Albert of Belgium unveiling WW1 Memorial, Zeebrugge
King Albert of Belgium unveiling the First World War memorial at Zeebrugge. 1925

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Gift card, Remembrance

Gift card, Remembrance. Date: 20th century

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Service of Dedication by the Bishop of London

Service of Dedication by the Bishop of London at the Field of Remembrance, Westminster, London, November 1935. 1935

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Snow scene and ferns on a remembrance card

Snow scene and ferns on a remembrance card with embossed floral edging. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Girl and dog on a paper lace friendship card

Girl and dog on a paper lace friendship card with ornate white and gold surround -- A Friendly Remembrance. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageRemembrance Collection: Battlefields pilgrimage 1928, pilgrims at Vimy

Battlefields pilgrimage 1928, pilgrims at Vimy
A group of Home Counties pilgrims on the steps of the Canadian Memorial at Vimy, listening to a War Graves Commission guide describing the fighting

Background imageRemembrance Collection: People You See: The Flag Seller

People You See: The Flag Seller. From Teddy Bear (5 June 1965; reprinted 1 August 1970). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1965




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"Remembrance: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future" The Imagine Mosaic memorial to John Lennon stands as a timeless tribute to his legacy and creativity, reminding us of the power of music and peace. As dusk falls over London, the Tower of London becomes adorned with ceramic poppies forming an awe-inspiring installation known as Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red. A poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I. In a field filled with vibrant red poppies, we pay homage to those who lost their lives in the First World War - a hauntingly beautiful symbol that reminds us never to forget. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D. C. , etched with names that echo through history, serves as a solemn place for remembrance and reflection on the cost of war. On that first Remembrance Day in 1919, hearts heavy with grief came together to honor those who gave everything for our freedom - a tradition now carried on by generations worldwide. Standing tall on Whitehall in London, The Cenotaph stands as a symbol of collective remembrance for all those who have fallen in service to their country - forever engraved in our hearts. Pere Lachaise cemetery holds within its grounds Jim Morrison's grave - an eternal reminder of his poetic genius and lasting impact on music lovers around the world. Atop Mount Suribachi stands the Iwo Jima War Memorial; an iconic image frozen in time capturing bravery and sacrifice from one generation to another – forever etched into our memories. The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior represents every soldier whose identity remains unknown but whose sacrifice will always be remembered – they are not forgotten nor forsaken. Gazing upon Gaelic Chieftain By Maurice Harron overlooking Curlew Pass battlefield evokes deep emotions; it serves as both a testament to Ireland's history and a reminder of the resilience of its people.