Whitehall Collection

Old Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall
His Pals - Fragments Copyright. Old Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, 1St Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1888-1959)

First Remembrance Day 1919
On 11th November 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice day, the Britsh nation, in reponse to an invitation by King George V

Sketch of Old Shades PH, Whitehall, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Old Shades

England, London, St. James Park, Dawn over St
England, London, St.James Park, Dawn over St.James Park Lake and Whitehall Skyline

The Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen
Pictured are members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) on the Mall as the Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen

Whitehall Palace 1680
A plan of the palace of Whitehall during the reign of Charles II. Date: 1680

LONDON: WHITEHALL PALACE. The Palace of Whitehall as it appeared about the reign of James II (1685-1688). Wood engraving, 1808

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Queens Birthday Parade, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London Date: circa 1987

BREECHES GENEVA BIBLE
Geneva Breeches Bible, photographed at Whitehall, Cheam. Date: 1557

View down Whitehall from Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Life Guards Parade
Parade of the First Life Guards in Whitehall

Whitehall, with Holbein Gateway and Banqueting Hall
A view of Whitehall, Central London, showing the Holbein Gateway (right) and the Banqueting Hall (left), with part of the old Palace connecting them

Road Works in Whitehall, London, 1882
Engraving, originally entitled Horse Guards under Fire again, showing a group of workmen re-surfacing the road in Whitehall, London, 1882

Whitehall / Hollar 1647
Whitehall from the Thames showing possibly the view between White Hall Palace Stairs & Privy Stairs with Inigo Joness Banqueting House in the background

Street Trade / Grinder
A grinderx sharpens a knife in Whitehall, London

Hogarth Rake Plate 4
The Rakes Progress 4. Arrested for debt in Whitehall as he is on his way to court

GUNPOWDER PLOT, 1605. Guy Fawkes (1570-1606) being interrogated by King James I and his council in the Kings bedchamber at Whitehall

Sketch No 1 for the Cenotaph, Whitehall, Westminster, London (colour litho)
6029512 Sketch No 1 for the Cenotaph, Whitehall, Westminster, London (colour litho) by Lutyens, Edwin Landseer (1869-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch No 1 for the Cenotaph, Whitehall)

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Queens Official Birthday Parade, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouettes
World War One recruitment poster with silhouettes -- Remember! England Expects -- the Need is Great Today.... the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join today

Very Well Meant by H. M. Bateman
A well-meaning tourist offers a carrot to the horse of a Guard standing in its traditional sentry post in Whitehall, London, much to the horses astonishment. Not the done thing

St James Park 1794
A striking view of the park as seen from Buckingham House : Whitehall and Trafalgar Square are inconspicuous, the City a distant prospect, the Mall a delightful place for strolling

Royal Horse Guard
A horse guard at Whitehall, central London, England

Whitehall from Charing Cross, c1899, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Whitehall from Charing Cross, c1899, (c1900). The view from Trafalgar Square in Westminster, London, with the equestrian statue of King Charles I on the right

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. The Cenotaph is the site of the annual national service of remembrance when those who fell in the Great War and subsequent conflicts are remembered

London pre-war tension
In Whitehall, London, police protect a man trying to distribute peace pamphlets to the crowd which had gathered on the Bank Holiday Monday

COPPER PLATE PRINTER, 1807. A copper plate printer. Wood engraving from The Book of Trades, by Whitehall, 1807

Armistice Day
1926: Armistice Day commemorations at Whitehall, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Dudley / Whitehall
GEORGINA, COUNTESS OF DUDLEY British aristocracy Daughter of Thomas Moncreiffe, 7th Bt; married (as 2nd wife) 1st Earl of Dudley in 1865 Date: -

Whitehall 1837
William IV travels to Parliament for the last time along Parliament Street, passing the Board of Trade and the Treasury

A sign outside the Department of Energy and Climate change in Whitehall London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Banqueting House
BANQUETING HOUSE Designed by Inigo Jones

London / Whitehall / 1921
The Cenotaph

London / Whitehall / 1906
Whitehall, with the Banqueting house in the background

Distribution of Her Majesty's Maundy in the Banquetting House, Whitehall
FLO4669598 Distribution of Her Majesty's Maundy in the Banquetting House, Whitehall. Annual alms-giving ceremony by Beefeaters in Lent

Crowds in Whitehall, London, England at 11 o clock on the 11th November 1918, celebrating the end of World War One
3058455 Crowds in Whitehall, London, England at 11 o clock on the 11th November 1918, celebrating the end of World War One

Franklin before the Lord's Council, Whitehall Chapel, London, 1774. Christian Schuessele (c1824-1879)
528332 Franklin before the Lord's Council, Whitehall Chapel, London, 1774. Christian Schuessele (c1824-1879), American painter

Holbein's Gate, Whitehall, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII it was demolished in 1750
527290 Holbein's Gate, Whitehall, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII it was demolished in 1750.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Taylor, a blind cobbler or industrious beggar. Lived at 6 Saffron Hill and worked stands at Whitehall
FLO5000840 Taylor, a blind cobbler or industrious beggar. Lived at 6 Saffron Hill and worked stands at Whitehall and Tottenham Court Road

Engraving depicting the Banqueting House, Whitehall, the grandest and best known survivor of the architectural genre of
5308685 Engraving depicting the Banqueting House, Whitehall, the grandest and best known survivor of the architectural genre of banqueting house

A halfpenny tax per box was put on matches in 1871. Matchmakers were some of the most poorly paid works in the East End
527656 A halfpenny tax per box was put on matches in 1871. Matchmakers were some of the most poorly paid works in the East End of London

Old Charing-Cross, from Aggas's plan of London, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Old Charing-Cross, from Aggas's plan of London, 1864. 'Charing-cross, the large area at the meeting of the Strand, Whitehall, and Cockspur-street, with Trafalgar-square on the north

War Crowd in Downing St., London, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
War Crowd in Downing St., London, 1914 (date created or published later). Crowd of people in Whitehall, near the corner of Downing Street, London, England, during World War I.

Seventh Prize Design for the War and Foreign Offices (John Dwyer, Architect): Premium, £100, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Seventh Prize Design for the War and Foreign Offices (John Dwyer, Architect): Premium, £100, 1857. Government buildings in Whitehall, London

Horse Guards, London, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Horse Guards, London, c1900

'The Admiralty Board-Room in 1808; From a print published at the time, 1808. 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Admiralty Board-Room in 1808; From a print published at the time, 1808. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'Exterior of the Admiralty in 1731; From a print published at the time. 1731, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Exterior of the Admiralty in 1731; From a print published at the time. 1731, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

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Whitehall, a historic street in the heart of London, holds countless tales of bravery, tradition, and grandeur, and is a place where history comes alive and where the nation's heritage is proudly displayed. One iconic image that springs to mind is that of Old Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall on the first Remembrance Day in 1919. This poignant moment forever etched into our collective memory serves as a reminder of sacrifice and gratitude. The Cenotaph itself stands tall and solemn, an enduring symbol of remembrance for those who gave their lives for our freedom. Located in Whitehall, it has become a focal point for national commemorations and ceremonies. As dawn breaks over St. James Park, casting its golden light upon Whitehall's cobblestones, one can feel the weight of history hanging in the air. England's capital city wakes up to another day filled with stories waiting to be told. In this vibrant cityscape lies Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall – a place where soldiers come together to celebrate their Queen's birthday with Trooping the Colour. The pageantry and precision on display are awe-inspiring as they honor centuries-old traditions. But Whitehall's significance reaches far beyond modern times; it stretches back to 1680 when Whitehall Palace stood proudly along its path. A regal residence fit for kings and queens alike, it witnessed moments that shaped nations throughout history. Delving deeper into its past reveals intriguing connections like Breeches Geneva Bible – an artifact that speaks volumes about religious beliefs held during bygone eras within these very walls. From Trafalgar Square, one can catch a breathtaking view down Whitehall – lined with majestic buildings showcasing architectural splendor from different periods. Each structure tells its own story while collectively painting a picture of London’s rich tapestry through time. Life Guards Parade adds yet another layer to this captivating narrative as mounted soldiers, resplendent in their uniforms, march with precision and grace.