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December Collection (page 2)

"December: A Kaleidoscope of Moments and Memories" As the year draws to a close

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December Collection: The Thirst For Reprisals, by Bruce Bairnsfather
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December Collection: Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
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December Collection: King Victor Emmanuel III
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December Collection: Dionne Quintuplets / Cover
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December Collection: Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh
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December Collection: Boer War; Colenso
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December Collection: Boston Tea Party 1773
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December Collection: Wwi / Xmas Truce / 1914
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December Collection: Margaret Morris (1891 - 1980), British dancer, choreographer and teacher
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December Collection: Bentley Motors advertisement
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December Collection: Advert, Southern Railway Excursions
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December Collection: Transit of Venus 1874
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December Collection: Nuthatch - portrait on a snow covered old stump - December - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
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December Collection: Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot, 1944
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December Collection: Open star cluster NGC 3603, HST image
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December Collection: European starling flock
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December Collection: The Silent Pool, Newlands Corner, Surrey, 1926
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December Collection: HMS Onslow at the Battle of the Barents Sea, Second World
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December Collection: Morris Minor driving through English village
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December Collection: Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Edinburgh city viewed from Calton Hill looking towards
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December Collection: Falkland Isles Battle
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December Collection: Berlin Conference
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December Collection: Edward Viii / Farewell Spc
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December Collection: WW1 Machine gunners
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December Collection: The astronomers waiting for the eclipse
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December Collection: An advertisement for tango lessons
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December Collection: Christmas Snowballs 1939
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December Collection: Village Cobbler 1937
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December Collection: Gasworkers Meeting
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December Collection: Twas In Trafalgar's Bay
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December Collection: The Original Co-op, Rochdale, Lancashire
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December Collection: Widecombe in the Moor on a frosty winter morning, Dartmoor, Devon, England. Winter
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December Collection: Stern trawler Conqueror on rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall
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December Collection: Cartoon, Henry Jameson Turner, actor
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December Collection: Silhouettes of a fox hunt in the York and Ainsty country
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December Collection: Death, the grim reaper. Turkish army defeated by Cholera, not by enemy, approaching
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December Collection: Wallis Simpson
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December Collection: Novembre, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel Grasset
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December Collection: Snow dusted Old Man of Storr at sunrise, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Winter (December) 2013
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December Collection: Cartoon, Queen Victorias Christmas, A Vision
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December Collection: Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Depot, Nevada, USA
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December Collection: Scottish forest
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December Collection: Luiz I Bridge in Porto
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December Collection: Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes
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December Collection: Mr & Mrs John D. Rockefeller 3rd return from Honeymoon
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December Collection: Key to Washington and His Generals, a depiction of George Washingtons farewell to his generals in
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December Collection: English Electric Canberra B2 WH699 Aries IV
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December Collection: Two firefighters at King George V Dock, East London


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"December: A Kaleidoscope of Moments and Memories" As the year draws to a close, December unveils its vibrant colors like a mesmerizing rainbow illustration by Arthur Ferrier. It paints the world with hues of hope and reflection, reminding us of the beauty that exists even in the darkest times. In this month of festivities, our hearts find solace within "A House Full" by Cecil Aldin. Warmth fills every corner as loved ones gather, creating cherished memories that will forever be etched in our souls. Like an Earthrise photograph turned artwork, December brings moments of awe-inspiring unity. We remember the Christmas Truce of 1914 during WW1 when enemies laid down their weapons to celebrate peace together. It serves as a reminder that humanity's capacity for compassion can transcend even the harshest conflicts. Yet amidst such harmony, there are reminders of struggle and sacrifice. The sight of a German Panzer tank from 1944 or British guns dashing through French towns reminds us of those who fought bravely for freedom and justice. It also marks new beginnings and aspirations for higher education. As students embark on their academic journeys, they carry dreams that will shape their futures like Don Bradman going out to bat for the last time in Melbourne Cricket Ground – determination radiating from his every step. Just as Apollo 17 astronauts ventured into space with curiosity and courage, we too embrace December's spirit of exploration. It encourages us to reach beyond our limits and discover new frontiers within ourselves. However, history is not without its scars; it bears witness to human suffering like "The Bombardment of Hartlepools" captured by James Clark. These somber events remind us never to forget past atrocities so we may strive towards a future free from violence and injustice. On HMS Albion (R07), once used as a Commando Carrier, bravery permeates every deck – a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who protect and serve.