Cordiale Collection

Franco-British Exhibition, London - Unity
Franco-British Exhibition, White City, Shepherds Bush, London - Unity. The main focus of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

Comic postcard, England and France will always pull together, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Entente Cordiale celebrations
The Entente Cordiale between Britain and France aimed to resolve colonial disputes over territories such as Egypt and Morocco

Franco-British Exhibition - We are Enjoying the Exhibition
British Comic Postcard - Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 at White City (in West London near Shepherds Bush) - " We are Enjoying the Exhibition" (written in French and English!). Date: 1908

Entente Cordiale, Butter carving, Franco-British Exhibition, London - Canadian Pavilion. King Edward VII (1841-1910) (left) shaking hands with Emile Loubet (1838-1929), President of France. Date: 1908

Entende Cordiale - two enemy soldiers holding hands
Entende Cordiale - two soldiers from opposing sides holding hands, 1920s Date: 1920s

The phrase Vive la France formed by British sailors to welcome their French counterparts at Whale Island in 1905. Following the Entente Cordiale agreement of 1904

Cartoon, why the Englishman is so respected abroad ! Date: 1867

Cartoon -- why the English tourist is so respected by the French. Date: 1867

Franco-British Exhibition, White City - Palace of Music
circa 1910s

France and Britain watching the children (John Bull, Mr Punch and Napoleon III)
527901 France and Britain watching the children (John Bull, Mr Punch and Napoleon III). This year marked 50 years of peace between France and Britain and the beginning of the Entente Cordiale

The annual England versus France rugby union match. Although well beaten, however, the French attacked fearlessly and the game was fast throughout. Score 37-0, winners England. Date: 28 January 1911

FRANCO-BRIT EXHIBITION
Franco-British Exhibition at Shepherds Bush, London, symbolises the growing rapprochement between Britain and France Date: 1908

ENT. CORDIALE PROCESSES
The Entente Cordiale is featured in the Lord Mayors Procession, through the streets of London Date: 1905

EDWARD VII / RIRE 1903
EDWARD VII With Emile Loubet, President of France, at the time of the signing of an Entente Cordiale with Britain Date: 1903

LORD MAYORS SHOW
The float symbolising the Entente Cordiale with France, in the Lord Mayors procession of 1905 Date: 1905

CECIL RHODES / SOURIRE 00
A perfidious John Bull in league with Jack the Ripper - this is the true nature of England. Satire on Cecil Rhodes and Chamberlain at the time of the Entente Cordiale. Date: 1853 - 1902

Franco-British Exhibition, London - Wood Lane Entrance. Date: 1908

Germany kicking the Entente Cordiale rock, 1911
Germany kicking the Entente Cordiale rock: " Donnerwetter! Its rock. I thought it was going to be paper." Date: 1911

Cartoon, Entente cordiale, WW1
Cartoon, Entente cordiale. A pretty French woman tells a friendly British soldier to be sure to send her some postcards as soon as he eventually arrives at Tipperary. Date: 1916

Three boy scouts arm in arm, Egypt. They are, from left to right, Armenian, English and Jewish

Fancy Dress - the Entente Cordiale
First prize winner at the Covent Garden fancy dress ball in 1905 - a lady dressed in an incredibly elaborate costume as the Entente Cordiale

French and German girl guides at camp, France
French and German girl guides at a three-week friendship camp in an area of mountains and trees near Crocq, La Creuse, Limousin, Central France

Bystander Entente Peace number front cover, 1919
Superb front cover of The Bystander magazine from 1919 celebrating peace in Europe following the end of World War One, though the Treaty of Versailles would not be signed until the following month

Franco-British Exhibition - Marianne, England and Britannia
Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908 - Marianne, A personification of England (a Medieval Queen) and Britannia meet below their respective flags

Souvenir postcard - King George V Coronation - 22 June 1911
French Souvenir postcard - The Coronation of King George V on 22nd June 1911. Date: 1911

L Entente Cordiale, Young Japanese boy and Young British Boy
L Entente Cordiale. A young Japanese boy and young British boy, each carrying their national flags, shaking hands. Date: 1905

Marseillaise - George V, John French, Poincare and Joffre
Score of The Marseillaise - King George V, Sir John French, French President Poincare and General Joffre. Date: circa 1916

President Emile Francois Loubet and King Victor Emmanuel III
French President Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929) and the King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (1869-1947) (one of the shortest monarchs in history - only 5ft 0" tall)

Fallieres (Guth)
CLEMENT ARMAND FALLIERES French statesman, president from 1906 to 1913 during the period of the Entente Cordiale. Date: 1841 - 1931

Inter-Allied Fraternisation - British and French in Flanders
WW1 - Inter-Allied Fraternisation - The Friends of Today, not the Foes of Waterloo - British and French soldiers fraternising in Flanders. Date: 1915

Inter-Allied Fraternisation - Paris Cafe - WW1. British Tommies chat to their French counterparts and colonial French troops from Dominique. Date: 1915

Boy and girl scouts at Jamboree, Karuizawa, Japan
Boy and girl scouts at the 4th Japan Boy Scouts Jamboree in Karuizawa, Japan. Present were 13000 scouts from 12 different nations

An Unfinished Symphony - a Duet at the Front, WW1
Music in a war-wrecked room: a British officer and a French Alpine Chasseur playing near Ypres. Apparently the officer was a well-known musician and the grand piano was played, briefly

International gathering of scouts, Alexandria, Egypt
An international gathering of scouts, Alexandria, Egypt. Showing the 1st Alexandria (British) Troop and 2nd Alexandria (International) Troop having tea together after a game

Hands Across the Sea, WW1 postcard, Lawson Wood
Patriotic wartime postcard showing A British and French officer, flags in hand, shaking hands across the Channel. Date: c.1916

British Soldiers Part in the Entente by H. L. Oakley
Scenes in silhouette showing how British soldiers helped their Allies during World War One. In Belgium, the R.A.S.C transported villagers from a ruined village

British and French troops grazing horses, WW1
British and French troops grazing their horses together after an engagement on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

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THE VISIT OF THE FRENCH FLEET: ADMERIL GERVAIS RETURNING THANKS: " La reception flatteuse et cordiale par la flotte Britannique nous a beaucoup touche

Franco-British Exhibition - Entente Cordiale - featuring inset portraits of King Edward VII and President of the French Republic Clement Armand Fallieres (1841-1931)

Unity between British Royalty and the French Goverment
Patriotic Postcard produced for the charitable benefit of Young soldiers and French charitable Institutions - depicts the King and Queen of England (King George VI (1895-1952)

Franco-British Exhibition, White City - Palace of Music
Colonnade at The Palace of Music at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. The point of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

Franco-British Exhibition, White City - The Elite Gardens
The Elite Gardens at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. The point of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

Franco-British Exhibition, White City - Machinery Hall
Entrance to The Machinery Hall at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. The point of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London - The Pavilion
The Pavilion at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. The point of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale (signed in 1904 between Britain and France)

Franco-British Exhibition, White City - Fine Art Palace
The Fine Art Palace at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. The point of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

Colonnade at the British Applied Arts Palace
The Colonnade at the British Applied Arts Palace at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. The point of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

Franco-British Exhibition, London - From the Concert Hall
View from the Concert Hall at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. The point of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

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"Cordiale: A Symbol of Unity and Friendship" The Franco-British Exhibition held in London showcased the deep-rooted bond between England and France. It was a testament to the enduring spirit of unity that prevailed even during challenging times like World War I, circa 1918. Amidst the celebrations of Entente Cordiale, a comic postcard emerged, depicting England and France always pulling together. This lighthearted portrayal captured the essence of their unbreakable friendship. At the exhibition, visitors reveled in joy as they witnessed two enemy soldiers holding hands under the banner of Entente Cordiale. This powerful image spoke volumes about reconciliation and peace. In 1905, British sailors welcomed their French counterparts at Whale Island by forming the phrase "Vive la France. " This heartwarming gesture symbolized their shared values and camaraderie following the historic Entente Cordiale agreement in 1904. Even back in 1867, cartoons humorously highlighted why Englishmen were respected abroad. The respect extended to tourists as well when an English traveler earned admiration from the French people for his cultural appreciation. However, not everyone embraced this newfound harmony. In 1911, Germany attempted to disrupt the Entente Cordiale by kicking its rock symbolically. Yet it only served to strengthen England and France's resolve to stand united against any adversity. During World War I, another cartoon depicted how this alliance played a crucial role on international grounds. The Entente Cordiale proved instrumental in facing common challenges head-on with unwavering support for one another. But it wasn't all serious business; there were moments of light-heartedness too. Butter carving at the Franco-British Exhibition showcased intricate designs representing both nations' cultures—a delightful fusion celebrating their cordial relationship. And what better way to celebrate than through fancy dress? The Entente Cordiale themed costumes brought people together while honoring this cherished partnership. "Cordiale" represents more than just a word.