Ceremony Collection (page 2)

Daily Sketch front cover - 1953 Coronation
Front cover of the Daily Sketch magazine from June 3rd 1953, the day after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II with a photograph of the duke of Edinburgh paying homage to his wife after the ceremony

Navajo sand paintings preserved on tiles
Navajo sand paintings on tiles displayed for sale at the intertribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico. Photograph

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Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Druids collecting sacred mistletoe
Druid ceremony gathering mistletoe in the forest. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Sun-god Ra on his daily journey, ancient Egypt
Sun-god Ra embarking for his daily journey through Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of ancient Egyptian art

Jewish high priest and Levite in ancient Israel
Jewish high priest and Levite conducting a ceremony, ancient Israel. Antique hand-colored woodcut

George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
King George V and Queen Mary sitting on their imperial thrones on the day following the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India

Tomando Mate - Argentina
Gaucho taking mate in Argentina. Tomando mate or " taking mate, " is a cultural practice, which refers literally to drinking a semi-bitter herbal infusion of crushed yerba mate leaves in

Buddist celebration of Losar (Tibetian New Year) where Buddists throw flower in the air, Bodnath, Katmandu, Nepal, Asia

Marriage of Henry Tudor
The wedding ceremony of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York united the Houses of York and Lancaster

Abbe Julio Exorcises
A French renegade priest and practising magician, the Abbe Julio, performs a ceremony of exorcism in his private chapel

Chalice with a paten. Vermeil. 20th century. Cabot workshop, Barcelona, 1913. Treasure of the Cathedral of Barcelona

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

George V presenting colours to Irish Guards
King George V presenting new colours to the Irish Guards at Buckingham Palace

The Great Western Railway service from Penzance
The inaugural trip of the Great Western Railway service from Penzance. The new express service, which shortens the journey by forty minutes

Garter ceremony, St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Reception of Apprentice
An blindfolded apprentice is received into a French Masonic Lodge : he bares his right leg as part of the ceremony

Rakes Progress 5
The Rakes Progress 5. A marriage ceremony

The Scots Guards marching to a State Ceremonial
The Scots Guards - The Regiment marching to a State Ceremonial. Date: circa 1910s

French Basque wedding
The delivery of the future spouses furniture to the Bridegrooms house. Date: circa 1908

Art Deco Wedding
Fashion design for an elegant wedding group. The brides dress is made from white brocade and satin. Bridesmaid wears a grey trimmed dress as does a wedding guest

Gipsy Wedding
A gipsy wedding at Baildon, Yorkshire. The King of the Gipsies in England, Petulengro performs the ceremony, cutting the hands so the blood of both can unite

Freemasons at the Royal Albert Hall
The installation of his Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales as Grand Master of the freemasons of England at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Welcoming ceremony performed by descendants of the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao tribe, Te Puia Maori Village, Te Puia Wakarewarewa Geothermal Village, Rotorua, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island

Shaman mask, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Shaman mask, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Central / Union Pacific
Joining of the Central and Union Pacific; the formal ceremony of driving the last spike at Promontory Point, Utah

Japanese Tea Ceremony
A Japanese lady makes the preparations for the elaborate tea ceremony

Druids lunar ceremony

Opening of the Mersey Tunnel - Liverpool Date: 1934

Fukuoka Sumo competition, Kyushu Basho, Fukuoka city, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Ulyssess Grant / Freedom
ULYSSESs GRANT American Civil War General, and later President, receiving the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II rides on horseback through The Mall in Central London during the annual Trooping of the Colour Ceremony. 14th June 1969

Druids at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Billy B dog peeing against a tree planted by the Mayor at Whetstone Stray Barnet 1969

Unveiling of the Royal Scots Grey Memorial, Princes Street
The unveiling ceremony of the Royal Scots Grey Memorial by William Birnie Rhind (1853 - 1933), West Gardens Cottage, Princes St, Edinburgh, Scotland - by Earl of Rosebery on 16th November 1906

Orthodox priest blessing the soil, Russia. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire

Wedding of Edward VIII of England, and Wallis Simpson
Edward, Duke of Windsor, and formerly Edward VIII of England, and his wife Wallis Simpson, are seen, 03 June 1937, during their wedding, at Chateau de Cand, Monts, France

Menin Gate memorial, Ypres 1927
The Menin Gate memorial at Ypres, dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in the Ypres Salient of World War One and whose graves are unknown

South Africa (XIX). Zulu Kingdom (1883). Restoration Cettewayo, king of the Zulus. Cetewayo attends the ceremony indaba conference to meet the Induna (Zulu and Xhosa leaders)

New Imperial Airways Aircraft At Croydon
An aerial view of the christening ceremony for five Handley Page airliners of Imperial Airways at Croydon Aerodrome, London, 30th March 1926

Queen Elizabeth II gestures as her husband Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip and children Prince Charles and Princess Anne watch the Royal Air Force flypast salute from the balcony of Buckingham

Opening ceremony of the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, January 1898
A view of the Opening Ceremony at Yealmpton Station on the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, Devon in January 1898

The Queen salutes on horseback
The Queen salutes whilst taking part in the Birthday Parade at Buckingham Palace after the ceremonial Trooping of the Colour. She wears the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. Date: 1956

The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation
Illustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St

Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart, elder daughter of the Marquess of Londonderry and the later Marchioness of Londonderry, was chosen by the Queen as one of the six maids of honour to carry her train at

A beafeeter in traditional dress outside the Tower of London

Queens Guards, London, England, UK

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"Celebrating Tradition: A Tapestry of Ceremonies" Step into a world where history unfolds through grand ceremonies. From the iconic portrait capturing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1953 to the powerful poster showcasing the Welsh Guards, these images reflect the essence of ceremonial splendor. Journey back to ancient Athens, where a majestic statue of Athena stood tall in the Parthenon, symbolizing wisdom and strength. Explore The Little White Chapel, an intimate setting for countless weddings that have witnessed vows exchanged and love celebrated. Discover Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth who embodies prosperity and fortune. Delve into Selassie Crowned in 1930, as Ethiopia's Emperor Haile Selassie ascended to power amidst regal pageantry. Reflect on poignant moments like First Remembrance Day in 1919 when nations united to honor fallen heroes. Witness EVCW2A-00019 capture soldiers' dedication during war times or be captivated by Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's enchanting wedding day. Marvel at The Coronation of Shah Iran as opulence intertwines with tradition or immerse yourself in Queen Elizabeth II's breathtaking coronation ceremony of 1953. Admire a cutaway view of Westminster Abbey during King George VI's coronation in 1937 - an architectural masterpiece steeped in symbolism. Ceremony transcends time; it is a testament to human heritage and reverence for significant milestones. Join us on this captivating journey through centuries-old rituals that continue to inspire awe and admiration across cultures worldwide.