Ceremonial Collection (page 4)

Distribution of prizes at the Crystal Palace to the London Rifle Brigade on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Distribution of prizes at the Crystal Palace to the London Rifle Brigade on Saturday last, 1864. Prize-giving '...in the central transept of the Crystal Palace [in Sydenham]

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. M'Craw. 'A hundred boys at least will be taught in the school, fifty of them boarders

Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train at Wellington Station, 1864. 'This is the only considerable railway undertaking begun in South Africa

Opening of the exhibition, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Opening of the exhibition, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition, which took place in Omsk in 1911

Altai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Altai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Mr John Thwaites, chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, performed the office

Prayer service before the opening of the exhibition, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Prayer service before the opening of the exhibition, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition

Prince Leopold laying the Foundation-Stone of a new infirmary at Bishop's Waltham, Hants., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Prince Leopold laying the Foundation-Stone of the Royal Albert Infirmary at Bishop's Waltham, Hants., 1864. 'The little town of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire

Opening of the Crystal Palace at Amsterdam for the Exhibition of Arts and Industry, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Crystal Palace at Amsterdam for the Exhibition of Arts and Industry, 1864. 'The fashion set by England, in 1851, of erecting a Crystal Palace

Laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven, 1864. 'The foundation-stone...was laid on Thursday, the 11th August, by Mrs. Potter, the wife of Mr

German flags received at Invalides, Paris, 27 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German flags received at Invalides, Paris, 27 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). German flags being paraded by French soldiers at the L'Ho^tel National des Invalides in Paris, France

Coke-Chemical Complex. Opening Ceremony, 1924. Creator: Unknown
Coke-Chemical Complex. Opening Ceremony, 1924. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

A Betrothal, 1619-1622. Creator: Francis Cleyn
A Betrothal, 1619-1622

View of the Horse Guards Parade in London showing the departure of George II Augustus, King of Great Britain, to the House of Lords, 1753

Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway: Opening Ceremonies at Goderich, Canada West, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway: Opening Ceremonies at Goderich, Canada West, 1858. This railway, which is largely held by English capitalists, connects that inland sea, Lake Huron, through Buffalo

Inauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Parting. The centre of attraction was, of course, the magnificent bungalow

Turning the First Turf of the Ceylon Railway, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Turning the First Turf of the Ceylon Railway, 1858. Engraving from a photographs by Mr. Parting, of a ceremony performed...by his Excellency Sir Henry Ward, the Governor of the Island

Inauguration of the Townhall, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Townhall, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1858. The inauguration of the new public buildings in Nicholas-square, Newcastle, took place in the beginning of this month

The Baptism of the Duke of Småland. Till Grh 1965, nr 3060, 1782. Creator: Elias Martin
The Baptism of the Duke of Smaland. Till Grh 1965, nr 3060, 1782

Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-stone of the New Wing of the Licenced Victuallers Asylum, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-stone of the New Wing of the Licenced Victuallers Asylum, 1858....the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the above addition to the well-known building

The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Address of the Interim Managers to Her... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Address of the Interim Managers to Her Majesty in the Great Gallery of Aston Hall, 1858. Queen Victoria opens a public amenity

Street in Philadelphia on the Opening Day of the American Centennial Exhibition...1876. Creator: C.R
Street in Philadelphia on the Opening Day of the American Centennial Exhibition, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession through the Exhibition Building, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile...1876. Creator: Unknown
Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile marching past, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexandra Battery, Gibraltar...1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexandra Battery, Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Presentation of Colours to the 98th Regiment by the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Colours to the 98th Regiment by the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England via the Mediterranean....at noon a Royal salute was fired in honour

The Prince of Wales in India: Chapter of the Star of India at Allahabad...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in India: Chapter of the Star of India at Allahabad, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Presentation of a silver bugle by Lady Duff Gordon to the 6th Surrey (Esher) Volunteer... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of a silver bugle by Lady Duff Gordon to the 6th Surrey (Esher) Volunteer Rifle Corps, 1860. The speech of her Ladyship was as follows: "Captain Sir Henry Fletcher, Officers

Midwinter Sacrifice. Creator: Carl Larsson
Midwinter Sacrifice, Unknown date

Collision of the Moorish Horsemen, 1843-1844. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Collision of the Moorish Horsemen, 1843-1844. Delacroix uses fluid brush work to capture the colour and movement of an Arab Fantasia, or ceremonial cavalry charge, mimicking battle

The Unveiling of the Equestrian Statue of Carl XIV Johan of Sw. in 1854. Creator: Karl Stefan Bennet
The Unveiling of the Equestrian Statue of Carl XIV Johan of Sw. in 1854, Unknown date

Triumphal Arch on the Alexandra Railway Bridge at Wuzeerabad...1876. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Arch on the Alexandra Railway Bridge at Wuzeerabad, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The Prince [of Wales

The Royal Visit to the East End: the Queen declaring the new wing of the London Hospital open, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Royal Visit to the East End: the Queen declaring the new wing of the London Hospital open, 1876. The Duke of Cambridge, president of the hospital, the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Prince of Wales riveting the last bolt of the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjaub...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales riveting the last bolt of the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjaub, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales passing from his tent to the Grand Chapter Tent, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Opening of the Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden, Westminster...1876. Creator: C. R
Opening of the Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden, Westminster, by the Duke of Edinburgh, 1876. There was an assembly of nearly ten thousand ladies

Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790. Creator: Unknown
Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790

Opening of the South Indian Railway between Tuticorin and Madura, Madras Presidency... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the South Indian Railway between Tuticorin and Madura, Madras Presidency: Natives waiting to see the Prince [of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists

The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory, Governor of Ceylon, in the Hall of the Old Kandyan Kings, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden. Uncompleted, from 1782 until 1793. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
The Coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden. Uncompleted, from 1782 until 1793

The King of Italy in France; Coming to France at the end of September... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The King of Italy in France; Coming to France at the end of September, the King of Italy decorated, near Verdun, the flag of the 3rd Zouaves with the Order of Military Valor, 1917

Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 16th century. With Saints Margaret, Dorothy, and Barbara to the left and right of Saint Catherine

Olof Skötkonung's baptism. Creator: Axel Henrik Kulle
Olof Skotkonung's baptism, Unknown date

Les Evenements de Grece; A Athenes, le 27 janvier 1917, la ceremonie de reparation pour... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Evenements de Grece; A Athenes, le 27 janvier 1917, la ceremonie de reparation pour la sanglante agression du 1er decembre precedent contre les marins allies, 1917

Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Italian soldiers are decorated. Nearly the last act of Garibaldi, before closing his career, for the time

The Marriage of Charles X Gustavus, 1654, (mid-late 17th century). Creator: Jurgen Ovens
The Marriage of Charles X Gustavus, 1654, (mid-late 17th century). Alternative title: Consummation ceremony after the wedding of King Carl Gustav and Queen Hedwig Eleanor in 1654

Her Majesty's Drawingroom at Buckingham Palace, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty's Drawingroom at Buckingham Palace, 1876. The...ceremony of personally introducing ladies to the Queen, beside whom stand their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales

The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Shepherd and Bourne. The reigning family of Bhopal is Mohammedan and of Affghan race

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Ceremonial: A Glimpse into the Grandeur and Tradition" Step into a world of regality and splendor as we explore the captivating realm events. From the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN to her majestic presence during her coronation procession in 1953, these moments capture the essence of royal grandeur. Delve into history with "The Year of Three British Kings - 1936, " a significant period that witnessed three monarchs ascend to the throne within a single year. The Staffordshire Regiment stands tall, epitomizing honor and bravery on their ceremonial march. Witness HMS Queen Elizabeth's triumphant return to Portsmouth, marking its first arrival at its home port. The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath showcase London's vibrant culture through their intricate pearl-adorned outfits, symbolizing community spirit. Marvel at one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers, representing courage and faith within this ancient religion. Experience Avebury's mystical stone circles reconstructed in Wiltshire, transporting you back to an era steeped in mystery and spirituality. Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts' military prowess shines through as he commands respect on the battlefield. Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi exudes elegance alongside his third wife Farah Diba; together they embody grace amidst political turmoil. These glimpses into ceremonial occasions remind us of our shared heritage and traditions that have shaped nations throughout time. Let us cherish these moments where pageantry meets significance—a testament to human history woven with threads of pomp and circumstance.