Centenary Collection (page 6)

Centenary of the establishment of the French military academy at Saint-Cyr, Paris (colour litho)
3096976 Centenary of the establishment of the French military academy at Saint-Cyr, Paris (colour litho) by French School

The Centenary of the Royal Humane Society (engraving)
1058548 The Centenary of the Royal Humane Society (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centenary of the Royal Humane Society)

Centenary of the Birth of Charles Lamb (engraving)
1053416 Centenary of the Birth of Charles Lamb (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary of the Birth of Charles Lamb)

The Centenary of Sunday Schools (engraving)
1106764 The Centenary of Sunday Schools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centenary of Sunday Schools)

Centennial Textile - Flag, 1935 / 1942. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Centennial Textile - Flag, 1935/1942

20 stone cake goes under the knife at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, as Chef Steve Brogan prepares to cut the king size confection, measuring 6ft by 2ft, he is joined by, left to right

Redcar Pier, 100 years old, Circa 1973. Poor Quality Negative

The Queen Mother visits Victoria Law Courts, 100 years after Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone. 18th November 1981

A view of Market Hall Bull Ring, Birmingham, during a rehearsal of the floodlighting ahead of the forthcoming centenary celebrations to be held at the hall, Friday 8th February 1935

The Queen visits Port Sunlight as part of its 100th birthday celebrations. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia with their grandchildren

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit Port Sunlight as part of its 100th birthday celebrations. 8th August 1988

Everton footballer Bob Latchford tries out the strip which was worn by his teams predecessers 100 years ago in 1878, complete with old fashioned moustache. 1978

It looked like a scene from Dickens as these youngsters made their way to school in Coventry. But although they were dressed in the style of 1875

Hundred of honking, hooting Minis delighted holiday crowds by turning the centre of Coventry into a traffic wardens nightmare

The clock is being turned back at a Leamington school which is celebrating its 100th birthday. Some of the 190 pupils at Clapham Terrace First School have already had a taste of 19th century school

Centennial Quilt, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Centennial Quilt, 1935/1942

Centenary Pageant - Stockton and Darlington Railway
Centenary of British Rail Transportation Pageant - Stockton and Darlington Railway - visit by the Duke and Duchess of York - July, 1925. Date: 1925

England, London, Tower Hamlets, Tower of London red ceramic poppy art installation by artists Paul Cummins and Tim Piper titled Blood Swept Lands of Seas of Red in the moat commemorating 100 years

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England, London, Tower Hamlets, Rembrance Red poppies and crosses at the Tower

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Ireland, County Sligo, Sligo town, Wall mural commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rebellion in Ireland

Diploma of Honour, International Exhibition, Argentina
Diploma of Honour, International Railway Centenary Exhibition (1810-1910), Buenos Aires, Republic of Argentina, South America. Date: 1910

Five hundred years ago, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Five hundred years ago, 1929. Il Y A Cinq Cents Ans. The amazing story of Joan of Arc began in Vaucouleurs. The teenage Joan of Arc (1412-1431) travelled to Vaucouleurs in northern France in 1428

Altar for the Oxford Movement Catholic Centenary held at the White City Stadium, Hammersmith, London on 9th July 1933 - over 50, 000 people attended the High Mass. Date: 1933

Monuments, Kings Mountain. National Military Park, S. C. 1942. Creator: Unknown
Monuments, Kings Mountain. National Military Park, S.C. 1942. Commemorating the Battle of Kings Mountain and Patrick Fergusons grave. From " Souvenir of the Beautiful Carolinas"

Harrods centenary celebrations - Tiny Grocery Shop
As part of Harrods centenary celebrations, this replica of the shop as it was in 1849 was constructed. The world-famous Brompton, Knightsbridge department store began life in Cable Street

Train Number One, July 1925. A re-enactment of the first train journey, made by George Stephensons Locomotion no 1 on the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825

Beneath the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1889. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), the Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition staged in Paris in 1889 to

Procession of the Governors of Australia at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1888 (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

The Bartholdi Fountain and the Capitol, Washington DC, USA, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Kilburn Brothers
The Bartholdi Fountain and the Capitol, Washington DC, USA, late 19th or early 20th century. The fountain was designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

The Eiffel Tower under construction, Paris, c1888. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), the Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition staged in Paris in

Lewis and Clark Exposition, Government Building, Guilds Lake, Portland, Oregon, USA, 1905. Artist: HC White
Lewis and Clark Exposition, Government Building, Guilds Lake, Portland, Oregon, USA, 1905. The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition was staged to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the expedition

Centenary of the birth of Alexandre Dumas, 1902. Artist: Yrondy
Centenary of the birth of Alexandre Dumas, 1902. Alexandre Dumas, (1802-1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure such as The Three Musketeers

Ball celebrating a century of the polytechnic school, Trocadero, Paris, 1894. The first of the officer training schools in France was the Ecole Polytechnique (Polytechnic School)

Centenary of the Polytechnic School, Paris, 1894. The first of the officer training schools in France was the Ecole Polytechnique (Polytechnic School) founded in Paris in 1794

Centenary of the French Foreign Legion, 1931. Artist: Roidot
Centenary of the French Foreign Legion, 1931. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Jean Baptiste Andre Dumas, French organic chemist, 1873. Dumas (1800-1884) did important work on organic analysis and synthesis, and the determination of atomic weights

Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist, (c1955). In 1854 Deville (1818-1881) discovered the process for obtaining pure aluminium by reducing aluminium chloride with sodium

Eiffel Tower elevator, 1889. Elevator built by Otis. An elevator car and one leg of the tower showing the elevator system with (1) hydraulic cylinder; (2) travelling multiplying pulleys; (3)

Medal commemorating Marie Sklodowska Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1967. Obverse of a medal issued in 1967 to commemorate the centenary of her birth

Mineral Court of New South Wales, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. Artist: O Shamessy
Mineral Court of New South Wales, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. In 1888 the city of Melbourne hosted an exposition in commemoration of the centenary of the arrival of

New South Wales Room of Minerals and Rocks, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. Artist: O Shamessy
New South Wales Room of Minerals and Rocks, Centennial International Exhibition, Australia, 1888. In 1888 the city of Melbourne hosted an exposition in commemoration of the centenary of the arrival

International Exposition of 1876 held at Philadelphia, Pennslvania, USA, 1876
International Exposition of 1876 held at Philadelphia, Pennslvania, USA, in 1876, the Centennial of American Independence

Grand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. Artist: John Leech
Grand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. On 25th January 1859, the centenary of the birth of Robert Burns was celebrated with a Grand Burns Festival at Crystal Palace

Commemorates centenary death of United Irishman Fr Michael Murphy in the 1798 Rebellion. 1959, Vintage Photograph

Exterior view of Third Class Centenary stock carriage No. 4584
Third Class Centenary stock passenger carriage, no. 4584. Built in July 1935. With a destination board for Paddington, Bristol and Taunton on the roof

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, special ILN photo, 1942
King George VI (1895 - 1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900 - 2002), later the Queen Mother, specially photographed for The Illustrated London News hundredth birthday in May 1942

5000 Poppies Melbourne
A sea of poppies blankets Federation Square as part of the 5000 Poppies project to commemorate the centenary of Anzac in Melbourne

Queen Elizabeth II meets Maria Callas
Opera singer Maria Meneghini Callas makes her curtsey as she meets Queen Elizabeth II after singing a scene from Bellinis opera, I Puritani

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"Commemorating a Legacy: Celebrating the Centenary of Horrockses Crewdson & Co" In this captivating illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson, we are transported back to a time when steam engines ruled the tracks. As we delve deeper into history, another significant event comes to light - the ANZAC Preview Australian Light Horse. This poignant moment reminds us of the bravery and sacrifice made by our soldiers. Shifting gears, let's explore The Centenary of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1798-1897 (litho). This lithograph captures the grandeur and significance of an event that spanned almost a century. It serves as a testament to our agricultural heritage and showcases how far we have come in livestock exhibitions. As we sail through time on H. M. S. Victory flying the famous signal on 21 October 1905, it is impossible not to feel awe-struck by its historical importance. This iconic ship symbolizes triumph and resilience throughout centuries. The beauty of remembrance continues with 5000 Poppies - a heartfelt tribute honoring those who served their countries during times of war. Each poppy represents a life lost or forever changed; it is an emotional reminder that sacrifices should never be forgotten. Moving closer to home, GLC-LFB Centenary Royal Review at Lambeth HQ takes center stage. This celebration pays homage to London's firefighters who have risked their lives for over one hundred years in service to their community – true heroes indeed. Across continents lies The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia – an extraordinary gathering showcasing innovation from around the world. It was here that ideas were exchanged and progress flourished; truly marking an era where human ingenuity knew no bounds. Aa Parmentier / P Journal brings us back down memory lane with King George VI at his desk in naval uniform, 1942.