Commemorating Collection

Statue by Tommy Steele of the eponymous woman of the Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westbury White Horse
On the Downs at Westbury, Wilts is this Great White Horse commemorating the defeat of the Danes by Alfred at the Battle of Ethandune in 878

Card commemorating Graf Spee destruction, WW2
Card commemorating the destruction of the German cruiser, Admiral Graf Spee, on 13 December 1939 by HMS Exeter, Ajax and Achilles following the Battle of the River Plate. Date: 1939

16th century map of Venice showing the lagoon. Venice is a coastal city in the north-east of Italy. The main bulk of Venice is in the upper frame of the image

Saint Patrick
SAINT PATRICK postcard commemorating his coming to Ireland 1500 years previously

Mother Russia Statue - Battle of Stalingrad
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) - The Battle of Stalingrad Memorial (fought during World War Two between August - January 1942/43)

Card commemorating Zeebrugge and Ostend raid, WW1
Card commemorating British raids on German shipping at Zeebrugge and Ostend, 23 April 1918. Date: 1918

Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza

Arch of Titus. Rome. Italy
Roman Art. Arch of Titus. Erected in the year 81 to commemorate the conquest of Titus against the Jews. It features carved scenes of the conquest and subsequent destruction of Jerusalem (AD 70)

Mother Russia Statue - Battle of Stalingrad Memorial
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad). Battle of Stalingrad Memorial, Mamajev Kurgan Hill. Russian soldiers in battle statue and massive Mother Russia statue. Date: 2010

Cardiff, Mermaid Quay, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
‘ People Like Us a statue of a couple and dog in bronze overlooking the sea at Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, commemorating the people who worked in the commercial port when it was known as Tiger

Police group on Coronation Day, 1911
A group of policemen pose for their photograph outside Hammersmith Police Station, west London, to commemorate the Coronation of King George V

The Romans (coloured engraving)
3630114 The Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romans. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right

A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
1766850 A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1953 (ceramic) by Ravilious

Ulugh Beg, also known as Mirzo Ulugbek, statue, at Ulugh Beg Observatory, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg, also known as Mirzo Ulugbek, statue, at Ulugh Beg Observatory

Official engagement photograph - Elizabeth and Philip
One of the Official engagement photographs taken to commemorate the announcement of the engagement of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II)(1926-2022)

Mississippi, Vicksburg, Canon Display at The Vicksburg National Military Park
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New York, NYC, Battery Park City, Eagle Statue by Albino Manca S, East Coast Being Memorial, wall with names
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William of Orange (King William III), statue, Brixham, Devon
King William III (1650-1702) - statue of William of Orange at Brixham in Devon, England, commemorating his landing near there on 5 November 1688 to claim the English throne

Bobby Charlton pictured after playing his last game for Manchester United against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge April 1973. Background, Sir Matt Busby

Remembrance Sunday in Dyserth, Denbighshire, Wales. 13th November 1994

Remembrance Sunday in Abergele, Conwy County Borough, Wales. Abergele parade. 13th November 1994

Remembrance Sunday in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Wales. Prestatyn ATC band lead the Remembrance parade 12th November 1995

American patriotic postcard, commemorating the civil war. Honour the Brave! 1861- 1865 Date: 1908

World War II Memorial, Independence Square, Mustakillik Maydoni, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, World War II Memorial, Independence Square, Mustakillik Maydoni

Statue of Samuel Adams outside Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Statue of Samuel Adams outside Faneuil Hall

Statue of Paul Revere, Old North Church behind, North End, Paul Revere Mall, Boston
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Statue of Paul Revere, Old North Church behind, North End, Paul Revere Mall

Britannia by Felix Desruelles at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Britannia by Felix-Alexandre Desruelles (18651943) at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - commemorating the arrival of the British troops in 1914

Silver medal, Empress Eugenie's visit to Egypt
Silver medal designed by Bovy, commemorating Empress Eugenie's visit to Egypt. The reverse of the medal is decorated with a border of leaves and flowers. Date: 1869

Statue of Queen Victoria by Count Gleichen, commemorating her Golden Jubilee, erected at Royal Holloway College, Egham, Surrey Date: 1887

Queen Victoria, Golden Jubilee portrait
Portrait of Queen Victoria, commemorating her Golden Jubilee Date: 1887

Founding Inscription of Bishop Paulos
The Founding Inscription of Bishop Paulos. It commemorates the renovation of the cathedral in 707. Greek. Sandstone. Detail. From Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland

Shangani Memorial, Matobo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Shangani Memorial, Matobo (Rhodes Matopos National Park), near Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Commemorating British soldiers of the Shangani Patrol

Wagon Hill cemetery, Ladysmith, Natal Province, South Africa
Wagon Hill (or Platrand) cemetery, near Ladysmith, Natal Province, South Africa, commemorating fallen British forces who died in battle on 6 January 1900 during the Second Boer War (1899-1900)

Wagon Hill memorial, Ladysmith, Natal Province, South Africa
Wagon Hill (or Platrand) memorial, near Ladysmith, Natal Province, South Africa, commemorating fallen forces of the Gordon Highlanders

Plaque on bridge at Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Plaque on the bridge at Concord, Massachusetts, USA dated 19 April 1775, commemorating British soldiers of the 4th Regiment who died during the American War of Independence

St Julien war memorial, Langemark, Belgium
The St Julien war memorial, commemorating the Canadian soldiers who died in the Second Battle of Ypres, April 1915. The sculpture at the top is known as the Brooding Soldier

Memorial Scroll and letter - 2nd Lt Edward James Knight
Memorial Scroll and letter commemorating the death of 2nd Lieutenant Edward James Knight, 7th Battalion, attached 10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, died 12th May 1917

Stamp of the Spanish Republic commemorating the 150th anniversary of the US Constitution (1938). SPAIN. Barcelona. Postal and Philatelic Museum

Workshop of Corot
Commemorating the death of the artist, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot who is shown at his easel, painting a landscape whilst smoking on his pipe. Date: 1796-1875

PHILADELPHIA STREET
The High Street viewed from the Country Market Place, with a procession commemorating the death of Washington. Date: 1799

Some of the prominent figures in a NUWSS London procession. Also shown are some of the 70 banners carried commemorating great women through the ages. Date: 13 June 1908

Deva, Diemrich, Statue of the Roman Emperor Trajan in front of the Town Hall, Transylvania, Romania
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The Hurea, Closca and Crisan Obelisk at the entrance to the fortress, Alba Iulia, Balgrad, German Karlsburg
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Bronze figure in the historic fortress of Alba Iulia, Balgrad, German Karlsburg
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Equestrian statue of Mihai Viteazul, Michael the Brave, national hero in the Historic Fortress, Alba Iulia, Balgrad
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Avram Iancu Statue and Orthodox Cathedral at the Piata Avram Iancu in Cluj, Transylvania, Romania
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"Commemorating the Legends: A Journey through Time and History" Step into a world where stories are etched in stone, where memories are immortalized. From the haunting melody of Eleanor Rigby to the majestic Westbury White Horse, each commemoration whispers tales of triumph and tragedy. Inscribed upon a card lies the destruction of Graf Spee, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II. As we unravel an ancient 16th-century map of Venice, we uncover secrets hidden within its labyrinthine canals. Saint Patrick's legacy lives on as his name echoes through generations, celebrated for bringing light to Ireland's darkest days. The Mother Russia Statue stands tall amidst the ruins of Stalingrad, honoring those who fought valiantly in one of history's most brutal battles. A card commemorating Zeebrugge and Ostend raid transports us back to World War I when brave souls sailed into treacherous waters with unwavering courage. The Arch of Titus in Rome bears witness to centuries past, reminding us that even empires rise and fall. The Battle of Stalingrad Memorial reveals another facet of Mother Russia's strength as she emerges from adversity like a phoenix rising from ashes. Cardiff's Mermaid Quay captures our imagination with its enchanting beauty crafted by Ethel Davies in 2009. As we gaze upon a group photograph taken on Coronation Day in 1911, we glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten - police officers standing united under their duty to protect and serve. Colored engravings bring alive scenes from ancient Rome; warriors marching proudly alongside chariots racing towards glory. These commemorations bind us together across time and space; they remind us that our collective history is woven intricately into every fiber of our being.