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Background imageEvents Collection: National Aviation Day Display poster

National Aviation Day Display poster
Poster, National Aviation Day Display, new events, new thrills, new aircraft, fly with the three aces, under the direction of Sir Alan Cobham, Coming Soon. c.1932

Background imageEvents Collection: Everybodys Magazine - Coronation Number

Everybodys Magazine - Coronation Number
Front cover of Everybodys Magazine, Coronation Number showing Britannia, in a carriage pulled by a lion and unicorn flying through the skies, holding her trident and shield

Background imageEvents Collection: Opening of New Hungerford Market, London

Opening of New Hungerford Market, London
Crowds of people at the opening of New Hungerford Market, London, with Mr Graham ascending in his balloon. 2 July 1833

Background imageEvents Collection: Fortress in Green Park, Sadler balloon ascent

Fortress in Green Park, Sadler balloon ascent
The fortress which enclosed the Grand Pavilion in Green Park, London, with the ascent of Mr Sadler in his balloon above. Part of the peace celebrations. August 1814

Background imageEvents Collection: Hercules bicycles Coronation advertisement

Hercules bicycles Coronation advertisement
Advertisement for Hercules Bicycles, founded in 1910 in Birmingham, showing the street of a typical British town decorated with flags, swags and bunting for the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Background imageEvents Collection: 1953 Coronation - Rubbish in the stands after crowds had lef

1953 Coronation - Rubbish in the stands after crowds had lef
Page from the Daily Sketch reporting on the eyesore and scandal of the uncleared rubbish left behind in the stands along the processional route following the 1953 Coronation

Background imageEvents Collection: 1953 Coronation street party

1953 Coronation street party
Photograph of a childrens street party in an unidentified but bunting adorned location

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation of Napoleon, with balloon

Coronation of Napoleon, with balloon
Festival for the Coronation of Napoleon and Josephine, scene in the Place de la Concorde, Paris, with five balloons ascending as part of the celebrations. 3 December 1804

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation design, Maison Prunier

Coronation design, Maison Prunier
Coronation cover from Maison Prunier (a special menu perhaps?) celebrating the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother)

Background imageEvents Collection: Daily Sketch front cover - 1953 Coronation

Daily Sketch front cover - 1953 Coronation
Front cover of the Daily Sketch magazine from June 3rd 1953

Background imageEvents Collection: Elisa Garnerin parachute descent

Elisa Garnerin parachute descent
Elisa Garnerin descending in a parachute, possibly into the Champ de Mars, Paris, entitled Pour la Fete Du Roy! par Elisa Garnerin. The released balloon is in the top left. early 19th century

Background imageEvents Collection: Wedding of Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Wedding of Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Scene inside Westminster Abbey showing the royal wedding of 1923, with Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI) stood at the altar with his bride, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Background imageEvents Collection: Granpop Makes Whoopee for the Royal Wedding

Granpop Makes Whoopee for the Royal Wedding
Lawson Woods own tribute to the 1934 royal wedding between Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, showing his orang utan character

Background imageEvents Collection: Wounded heroes 1914

Wounded heroes 1914
Two smiling Highlanders regIment injured in the the first great battle, on Folkstone boat on hie way home. September 1914

Background imageEvents Collection: New Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne

New Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
View of the New Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. Seen here with a procession taking place in the year of its opening. 1928

Background imageEvents Collection: Battle of Ypres 1915

Battle of Ypres 1915
Saving the guns at Ypres. The Germans, tremendously reinforced, endeavoured to break through at Ypres

Background imageEvents Collection: Drawing Room, St. James Palace c. 1750

Drawing Room, St. James Palace c. 1750
A drawing room at St. Jamess Palace during the reign of King George III, when the nobility would be formally presented at Court, thus establishing their place in society. Date: 1750

Background imageEvents Collection: Scene in Ludgate Hill, London

Scene in Ludgate Hill, London, with flags and garlands for the Silver Jubilee celebrations. 1935

Background imageEvents Collection: View of Fleet Street, London, with flags

View of Fleet Street, London, with flags and garlands for the Silver Jubilee celebrations. 1935

Background imageEvents Collection: Ascot - The Royal Procession

Ascot - The Royal Procession
Stylised illustration showing the traditional carriage drive by the King and Queen down the course at Royal Ascot, one of the highlights of the summer social calendar

Background imageEvents Collection: Silver Jubilee decorations, Ludgate Circus, London

Silver Jubilee decorations, Ludgate Circus, London
Silver Jubilee decorations on a building at Ludgate Circus, London. 1935

Background imageEvents Collection: Viewing the royal wedding, 1923

Viewing the royal wedding, 1923
Spectators clambering up a lamp post near Westminster Bridge in order to gain a better view of the passing procession following the wedding of Prince Albert

Background imageEvents Collection: Eight King Edwards

Eight King Edwards
King Edward VIII pictured centre in his coronation regalia (except he abdicated before he could be crowned). Surrounding him are the seven preceding King Edwards. Date: 1936

Background imageEvents Collection: Royal wedding, 1923 - ceremony in the Abbey

Royal wedding, 1923 - ceremony in the Abbey
The wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923 for the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth)

Background imageEvents Collection: Royal wedding, 1923 - Duke & Duchess of York return from Abb

Royal wedding, 1923 - Duke & Duchess of York return from Abb
A smiling Duchess of York (formerly Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and then Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) returning back to Buckingham Palace after her marriage to Prince Albert

Background imageEvents Collection: Henley Regatta

Henley Regatta
A stylised illustration of a view at Henley Regatta

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation of King Henry VI 1429

Coronation of King Henry VI 1429
On November 6th, 1429, a month before his eighth birthday and less than four months after the coronation of his rival, the Dauphin, in Reims

Background imageEvents Collection: The Boat Race

The Boat Race
Stylised illustration of the famous boat race along the River Thames. Date: 1927

Background imageEvents Collection: King Edward VIII at his Coronation

King Edward VIII at his Coronation
An impression of King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), pictured in full regalia at his Coronation in May 1937

Background imageEvents Collection: Varsity Match - Oxford v Cambridge at Lord s

Varsity Match - Oxford v Cambridge at Lord s
The Oxford and Cambridge Cricket Match played at Lords in July over three days, one of the highlights of the summer sporting and social calendar

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation of King Edward VIII 1937

Coronation of King Edward VIII 1937
The Coronation of King Edward VIII, scheduled for 12 May 1937 but took place instead with the Kings brother, King George VI following the abdication of Edward in December 1936

Background imageEvents Collection: Procession in Central London

Procession in Central London
Aerial view of the Silver Jubilee procession in Central London, with flags and garlands. 1935

Background imageEvents Collection: Nurses viewing the royal wedding, 1923

Nurses viewing the royal wedding, 1923
Nurses climbing up a tree in the Mall in a bid to have a view of the passing procession following the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York

Background imageEvents Collection: The Coronation Regalia of Britain

The Coronation Regalia of Britain
The various pieces of regalia used during the Coronation ceremonies of British Kings and Queens. 1. St. Edwards Crown, 2. The Imperial State Crown, 3. Prince of Wales coronet, 4

Background imageEvents Collection: The Derby

The Derby
Stylised illustration of the famous Derby at Epsom, Surrey, where high and low society meet. Date: 1927

Background imageEvents Collection: Centre Court, Wimbledon

Centre Court, Wimbledon
Overhead view of the famous Centre Court at Wimbledon - the Lawn Tennis Championships being one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar. Date: 1927

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation Procession 1937

Coronation Procession 1937
King Edward VIII passes along decorated streets festooned with garlands and bunting in the state coach pulled by the Kings grey in full ceremonial livery

Background imageEvents Collection: Brussels trade fair advertising poster

Brussels trade fair advertising poster
Poster advertising a large trade fair in Brussels, Belgium in 1925 featuring purposeful looking businessmen and women walking around the city. Date: 1925

Background imageEvents Collection: Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Signing of the Declaration of Independence
USA - The Signing of the Declaration of Independence by the founding fathers of the United States of America on 4th July 1776. 1776

Background imageEvents Collection: Arrival of a meat-ship for the Western Front

Arrival of a meat-ship for the Western Front
Meat in canvas-covered sacks being transferred from ship to train, destined for British soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. 1917

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation Procession of King Edward VI

Coronation Procession of King Edward VI
Coronation procession of King Edward VI from the Tower of London to Westminster, which was noted for its splendour and the richly decorated streets

Background imageEvents Collection: The Kings Champion at the Coronation Banquet

The Kings Champion at the Coronation Banquet
Impression of the Kings Champion entering Westminster Hall during the State Banquet following the Coronation of King George IV in 1821 as observed by Sir Walter Scott

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation of George I

Coronation of George I
Enthronisation ceremony during the Coronation of King George I in 1714. As the King could not speak English and the bishops could not speak German, the ceremony was carried out in Latin. Date: 1714

Background imageEvents Collection: Queen Caroline refused admittance to Abbey

Queen Caroline refused admittance to Abbey
Queen Caroline (Caroline of Brunswick) refused entry to Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of her husband, King George IV, who had given express instructions that she was not to be admitted

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation Banquet of King Henry V

Coronation Banquet of King Henry V
Banquet following the Coronation ceremony for King Henry V in 1413, featuring the Kings Champion, an office instituted by William I

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation of King Charles I

Coronation of King Charles I
Coronation of Charles I on 2 February 1626. The King is depicted wearing white, rather than purple, and was reckoned to be an omen of his future misfortunes. Date: 1626

Background imageEvents Collection: Coronation of King William III and Queen Mary

Coronation of King William III and Queen Mary
Coronation of William III and Mary II, 11 April 1689 showing the moment William was crowned at Westminster Abbey by the Bishop of London

Background imageEvents Collection: Proclamation of date of the Coronation, 1952

Proclamation of date of the Coronation, 1952
The Garter Principal King at Arms from the College of Arms, proclaims the date of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as 2 June 1953 at Stable Yard, St. Jamess Palace

Background imageEvents Collection: London street with King George VI display

London street with King George VI display
A narrow London street with a display marking the accession of King George VI. circa 1936

Background imageEvents Collection: Help to Buy an Aeroplane

Help to Buy an Aeroplane
Poster invitation to buy an aeroplane. Any Army War Savings Association contributing 2000 can have an aeroplane named after themselfs Date: 1914 - 18

Background imageEvents Collection: National Service Wwi

National Service Wwi
Poster recruiting women to work as clerks and administrative support to the British Army in France during World War One. Date: c.1916

Background imageEvents Collection: Save Food Poster / Wwi

Save Food Poster / Wwi
Poster depicting a British soldier encouraging those on the home front to save food in response to food shortages due to German U-boat targeting of British merchant ships. Date: c.1916

Background imageEvents Collection: See the World - Poster

See the World - Poster
See The World - And Get Paid For Doing It - an army recruitment poster showing two soldiers enjoying the benefits of a foreign posting 1914-18

Background imageEvents Collection: Territorial Army Poster

Territorial Army Poster
A recruiting poster for the Territorial Army, highlighting that sporting pursuits need not be sacrificed to join - in fact they are actually strongly encouraged! Date: circa 1922

Background imageEvents Collection: Liberty Loans Wwi USA

Liberty Loans Wwi USA
Patriotic American poster encourageing people to buy USA bonds or Liberty loans to help pay for the war. Date: c.1917

Background imageEvents Collection: Recruitment Poster

Recruitment Poster
Recruitment poster from the First World War depicting an unclaimed soldiers kit and uniform, waiting to be filled by a volunteer. Date: c.1915

Background imageEvents Collection: Silver Jubilee 1935

Silver Jubilee 1935
Central London, heaving with buses and traffic, gaily decorated with flags and bunting to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of George V and Queen Mary. Date: 1935

Background imageEvents Collection: Recruitment Poster Wwi

Recruitment Poster Wwi
A recruitment poster from the First World War showing a crowded troop train with room for a few more, in other words, YOU! Date: 1915

Background imageEvents Collection: Royals Leave Palace

Royals Leave Palace
A crowd gathers at the gates of Buckingham Palace to watch King George V and Queen Mary driving past. Date: early 1930s

Background imageEvents Collection: War Pay Poster

War Pay Poster
Information poster encouraging soldiers to save some of their pay during WWI in the form of savings certificates, earning a high rate of interest and free of income tax. Date: c.1916

Background imageEvents Collection: Remember Belgium Poster

Remember Belgium Poster
A WWI recruitment poster stirring memories of the horrors of the German invasion of Belgium to encourage young men to enlist in the armed forces Date: circa 1916

Background imageEvents Collection: Machine Gun Corps Poster

Machine Gun Corps Poster
Travel all over the world with the Machine Gun Corps. A persuasive military recruitment poster, promising the potential for travel to far corners of the globe Date: 1914-18

Background imageEvents Collection: Wwii Poster / Bairnsfather

Wwii Poster / Bairnsfather
A Second World War poster featuring Bairnsfathers WWI creation, Old Bill, with his son who just remembers not to divulge any military information - walls have ears! Date: c.1940

Background imageEvents Collection: WWI POSTER

WWI POSTER

Background imageEvents Collection: Salvation Army / Wwi

Salvation Army / Wwi
World War I poster requesting the public to donate food and supplies to the Salvation Army who will distribute to soldiers fighting in France. Date: c.1915

Background imageEvents Collection: Tank Corps Recruitment

Tank Corps Recruitment

Background imageEvents Collection: Don t Waste Bread Wwi

Don t Waste Bread Wwi
Poster advising the public to eat less bread, and save two thick slices a day to defeat the U-boats during WWI. Thats a dangerous way to cut bread! Date: c.1915

Background imageEvents Collection: US Navy Poster / Wwi

US Navy Poster / Wwi
A recruitment poster for the US Navy during World War One, showing the American eagle flanked by sailors. Date: c.1917

Background imageEvents Collection: War Bonds Poster Wwi

War Bonds Poster Wwi
World War One poster encouraging the public to do their bit by buying National war bonds to help fund the war effort. Date: c.1916

Background imageEvents Collection: Romulus & Remus Statue

Romulus & Remus Statue
The golden statue in the Vatican, Rome, of Romulus and Remus being suckled by a she-wolf. Legend has it that when Romulus grew up he founded Rome (circa 753 BC). Date: early 1930s

Background imageEvents Collection: Post-War Recruitment

Post-War Recruitment
Poster asking employers to take on men who have served during the First World War, featuring a personal plea from Douglas Haig. Date: c.1918-19

Background imageEvents Collection: Michael O leary Poster

Michael O leary Poster
Recruitment poster from WWI encouraging men to join an Irish regiment and emulate the bravery of their fellow countryman, Sergeant Michael O Leary VC. Date: c.1915

Background imageEvents Collection: War Pensions Poster

War Pensions Poster
Information poster for the War Pensions committee, the state agency for caring for wounded and disabled men during the First World War. Date: c.1916

Background imageEvents Collection: Wwi Recruitment Poster

Wwi Recruitment Poster
Inspiring recruitment poster encouraging Irish men to answer the call to arms and join up. Date: c.1915

Background imageEvents Collection: Liberty Bonds War Poster

Liberty Bonds War Poster
An American World War One poster urging people to buy Liberty Bonds to prevent the Germans attacking civilians. c.1917

Background imageEvents Collection: War Society Poster

War Society Poster
Poster designed to raise funds for the 1914 War Society which supported wounded and disabled soldiers during World War One. Date: c.1915

Background imageEvents Collection: Poster for Ww1 War Bonds

Poster for Ww1 War Bonds
A poster advertising War Bonds during World War One You buy War Bonds - We do the Rest! Date: 1914-18

Background imageEvents Collection: Recruitment Poster Ww1

Recruitment Poster Ww1
REMEMBER BELGIUM A First World War recruitment poster, highlighting the news of atrocities commited by the German troops after the invasion of Belgium Date: circa 1916

Background imageEvents Collection: Klausen Motor Racing

Klausen Motor Racing
A poster for the Motor Racing events at Klausen, Switzerland on 22nd and 23rd August 1925 for Cars and motorcycles Date: 1925

Background imageEvents Collection: Place in the Line Poster

Place in the Line Poster
This space is reserved for a fit man - There is still a place in the line for YOU - will you fill it?. Classic World War One recruitment poster 1914-18

Background imageEvents Collection: Kitchener Quote Poster

Kitchener Quote Poster
A recruitment poster featuring a portrait of Lord Kitchener alongside a quote from a speech he gave at the Guildhall in July, 1915 stressing the Call of Duty.. Date: 1915

Background imageEvents Collection: Doing his Little Bit

Doing his Little Bit
Humorous illustration from the First World War period showing a boy scout leading three German soldiers, plus a Zeppelin behind him. Earnshaw regularly drew boy scouts. Date: c.1915

Background imageEvents Collection: Tanks / War Bonds Poster

Tanks / War Bonds Poster
World War One poster featuring a tank, encouraging the public to buy war bonds to help fund the war effort. Date: c.1917

Background imageEvents Collection: War Bonds Wwi Poster

War Bonds Wwi Poster




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