George Collection

From Then Till Now: At the Seaside. From Look and Learn no. 83 (17 August 1963)

WW2 poster, activities of 52 (Lowland) Division
Screen-print poster, published circa 1950, showing the activities of the 52nd Lowland Division during the Second World War, with a map of Northern Europe, and unit badges along the top and bottom

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Letter from George V
An open letter To my people from King George V. One of thirteen printed posters produced in Britain between August 1914 - March 1916. 1916

Rescue of Major Money off the coast of Yarmouth

Sadler and Paget balloon ascent, Hackney
Ascent of a balloon containing James Sadler and Lieutenant Paget, from the Mermaid at Hackney. The balloon was decorated in honour of the Prince Regents birthday

Mr Biggin and Mrs Sage in Lunardis balloon
Mr Biggin and Mrs Sage going up from St Georges Field in Lunardis balloon, 29 June 1785. June 1785

Brochure cover, chocolate box designs
Brochure cover in blue, black and gold, chocolate box designs, Statue Series of box tops, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons, Statue Printing Works, Leeds, and Sentinel House, Southampton Row, London. 1930

Three passengers in a balloon
The Three Favorite Aerial Travellers. Vincent Lunardi, George Biggin and Mrs Sage in a balloon cage. 1785

John Cadbury and his family
John Cadbury (1801-1889), founder of the Cadbury business, seen here with his family. Standing at the back are sons John and Richard

Cover design, Aero & Marine Exhibition
Cover design, catalogue of Aero & Marine Exhibition, 16-25 March 1914, at Olympia, west London, under the patronage of His Majesty the King

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)

Satirical political cartoon, The Fall of Icarus, showing a plump, naked Earl Temple (Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Chandos)

Death of King George VI - Eastern National Notice
Death of King George VI - The Eastern National Coach Company expresses sympathy to the Queen and Royal Family for the loss to the Nation of their King via National Mourning Poster. 1952

Lunardis second Grand Air Balloon
Mr Lunardis second Grand Air Balloon, in which he ascended from the Artillery Ground on 13 May, and with Mr Biggin and Mrs Sage from St Georges Fields on 29 June. May-June 1785

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

Advertising artwork for a magazine, by David Wright
Advertising artwork by David Wright for a magazine, published in London by George Newnes Limited, printed by W Speight & Sons and Gordon & Gotch (Asia) Limited

RMS Olympic invitation, restaurant card
An invitation, bearing the name of Mr George F Morrell of The Graphic, for a Channel trip on the White Star Line cruise ship, the RMS Olympic

George Street, Sydney, Australia. circa 1890s

Programme for the London Palladium
Programme for variety show at the London Palladium, 1932, under the direction of George Black Date: 1932

The Graphic Royal Wedding Number 1923
Front cover of The Graphic magazines Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923

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

Washington Anniversary Cake Display Date: 1936

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

King George V on a light railway, Western Front, WW1
King George V taking a trip on a light railway during a visit to the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

King George V and Captain J. J. Crowe, WW1
King George V shaking hands with Captain J. J. Crowe of the 2nd Worcester Regiment on the Western Front during World War One. The King had just presented Captain Crowe with the Victoria Cross. 1918

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

Prince George of Cambridge
George William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904), cousin of Queen Victoria, pictured as a young man. Date: c.1835

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

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

Tit Bits Coronation Souvenir 1937
Front cover of Tit-Bits magazine, commemorating the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 12 May 1937. 1937

The Duke & Duchess of York & royal residences
A portrait of the Duke and Duchess of York, the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) surrounded by their coat of arms and three residences of significance - Glamis Castle

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)

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

King George V visiting a sawmill, Western Front, WW1
King George V visiting the sawmill of a forestry company on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

The Duke & Duchess of York at White Lodge
The Duke and Duchess of York, the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother), pictured superimposed in front of White Lodge in Richmond Great Park

Silver Jubilee street scene in London, with garlands and flags. 1935

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

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

King George V visiting France, WW1
Scottish soldiers marching past and playing bagpipes during a church parade, when King George V made a visit to the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

King George V visiting Western Front, France, WW1
King George V visiting the Western Front in France during World War One. Seen here leaving after a church parade. circa 1916

King George V inspecting Scottish troops, WW1
King George V inspecting Scottish troops during a visit to the Western Front, World War One. circa 1916

King George V with RAF pilots, Western Front, WW1
King George V inspecting RAF pilots on the Western Front in France during World War One. General Herbert Plumer (nicknamed Old Plum) can be seen on the left. circa 1916

Royal wedding, 1923 - Duke of York in uniform
Prince Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI (1896-1952), pictured in the uniform of a Group Commander in the Royal Air Force

Captain Rostron watch workings
The inner workings of an 18 carat gold Tiffany watch presented to Captain Rostron of the RMS Carpathia

Envelope from the Titanic
An envelope, postmarked Southampton, 10 April 1912, addressed to Irvine Aitchison Esq of Sherwood, Beckenham, Kent

Captain Rostron watch face

Items belonging to George Moore, Titanic seaman
Assorted items belonging to George Alfred Moore, seaman on the ill-fated Titanic cruise ship which sank on 15 April 1912 -- a pocket watch with ornate fob, a cigarette lighter

First cover of London Life magazine
Very first cover of London Life magazine, published on 9th October 1965 with an eye-catching oversized date line and a photograph of sixties supermodel Celia Hammond photographed by Terence Donovan

Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket
1. The brass Thunderer whistle of HJ Pitman, 3rd Officer on the Titanic, with an inscribed label attached. 2. A Turkish Bath ticket. Date: 1912

Captain Rostron watch inscription
The inscription on an 18 carat gold Tiffany watch presented to Captain Rostron of the RMS Carpathia

Oil Well at Chillingar, Iran. One of Irans largest oil fields, Chilingar was named after George V. Chilingar, one of the best-known petroleum geologists in the world

Captain Rostron watch back
The back of an 18 carat gold Tiffany watch presented to Captain Rostron of the RMS Carpathia

Captain Rostron watch inside cover
The inside cover of an 18 carat gold Tiffany watch presented to Captain Rostron of the RMS Carpathia

Rosie Dolly arriving in court for film suit

Zip Goes a Million theatre programme
Theatre programme front cover designed by Arthur Ferrier with George Formby, star of the musical revue, Zip Goes a Million, playing his banjo, wearing a crown and trailing a number of enthusiastic

King George V and Lt Knox, Western Front, WW1

King George V visiting Allied HQ, Western Front, WW1
King George V on a visit to France during World War One. Front left to right: General Joffre, President Poincare, George V, General Foch and Sir Douglas Haig

King George V presenting decorations, Western Front, WW1
King George V taking part in a presentation of military decorations on the Western Front during World War One. circa 1916

Poster design for An Artists Model, Dalys Theatre
Poster design by Julius Price for a two-act musical entitled An Artists Model, produced by George Edwardes at Dalys Theatre, London. 1895

Poster advertising the Empire Theatre, London

Lloyd George and Lord Reading, Western Front, WW1
Lloyd George and Lord Reading visiting soldiers graves on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

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

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

Cover design, Womens Royal Air Force

King George V and Sir Douglas Haig, Western Front, WW1
King George V and Sir Douglas Haig near the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

Queen of Belgium photographing presentation, WW1

King George V, Sir Douglas Haig and Prince of Wales, WW1
King George V, Sir Douglas Haig and the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) on a visit to the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

King George V and King Albert of Belgium, Western Front, WW1
King George V enjoying a joke with King Albert I of Belgium near the Western Front during World War One. circa 1916

King George V and President Poincare, France, WW1
King George V and President Poincare of France near the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1918

King and Queen of Belgium watching presentation, WW1
King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium watching a presentation of decorations to Belgian officers by King George V on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

King George V meeting locals, Western Front, WW1
King George V meeting some of the local civilian residents on the Western Front during World War One. circa 1916

Lloyd George with remains of shell, Western Front, WW1
Lloyd George with the remains of a shell on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

Lloyd George emerging from German dugout, WW1
Lloyd George chatting with British soldiers as he emerges from a captured German dugout on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

Lloyd George on edge of mine crater, Western Front, WW1
Lloyd George and Lord Reading on the edge of a mine crater during a visit to the Western Front in France, World War One. circa 1916

Lloyd George discussing ammunition supply, WW1
Lloyd George discussing ammunition supply with Lord Reading and M. Albert Thomas (French Minister for Munitions) on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

King George V and Sir Douglas Haig, WW1
King George V with Sir Douglas Haig and other army officers on a visit to the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

King George V with troops, Western Front, WW1
King George V saluting troops on a visit to the Western Front during World War One. Some of the men are holding their caps in the air and cheering, while others are saluting. circa 1916

King George V visiting Western Front, WW1
King George V visiting the Western Front during World War One, seen here viewing a gun emplacement. circa 1916

Quayside scene, George V departing France, WW1
A quayside scene as King George V departs France after a visit to the Western Front during World War One. The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) can be seen standing on the right. circa 1916

Prince of Wales in quayside scene, France, WW1
The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) standing on a quayside in France during World War One, following a visit to the Western Front with his father, King George V. circa 1916

King George V touring battlefield, Western Front, WW1
King George V touring a battlefield on the Western Front during World War One circa 1916

King George V meeting wounded soldiers, WW1
King George V meeting wounded soldiers at a medical centre on the Western Front during World War One. circa 1916

King George V meeting troops, Western Front, WW1
King George V meeting troops on a visit to the Western Front during World War One. The men are holding their caps in the air and cheering. circa 1916

St. Georges Hall, Liverpool, England
St. Georges Hall, Lime Street, Liverpool, England. late 19th century

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