Despatch Collection (page 4)

German Napoleonic
Uhlan (left), Cavalry (centre) and Hussar (right) Date: 1813 - 1822

Russells Reform Bill
Foreign Secretary Lord John Russell proposes his Reform Bill. The Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, did not support it and it failed to become law. Date: 1860

Print room at Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, London
Printing presses operated by workmen churn out copies of Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, one of the first mass market newspapers, with copies then bundled for despatch on a trolley

Dispatch routes from Malta of HMS Despatch
Dispatch routes for the winter and spring cruise (from port in Malta) of HMS Despatch, which travelled as far afield as Cyprus (22nd March) and Port Said (6th April). Date: circa 1935

Despatch rider 1917
A motorcycle despatch rider in the snow at St. Pol in France on the British front during World War I in December 1917

The electric wire at Cape Grinez
The first submarine electric telegraphic despatch from Dover to Cape Grinez, near Calais. The image shows a view of Cape Grinez, taking the wire up the cliff

The Goliah steamer paying out the electric wire
The first submarine electric telegraphic despatch from Dover to Cape Grinez, near Calais. Here, the cable is laid out as the Goliah steam ship sails from England to France

Temporary station at Dover: the steamers prepare to start
The first submarine electric telegraphic despatch from Dover to Cape Grinez, near Calais. After arriving in France however

Lord Palmerston addressing the House of Commons, 1864
Engraving showing Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), delivering the ministerial statement on Dano-German relations to the House of Commons, June 1864

The American Civil War. The outrage on the Trent
Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells despatch to Mr.Secretary Seward. An international diplomatic crisis erupted for President Lincoln when two Confederate officials sailing towards England were

The Civil war in America: Cutting off a Confederate despatch
A cannon ball lands on the right of the picture, as Federal soldiers try to cut off the despatch boat

The Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyance Tube, Battersea
Engraving showing the Despatch-tube of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London. This was an experimental setup to test the design of the tube

The Mouth and Carriage of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Co
Engraving showing the mouth of the despatch-tube and a carriage, carrying mail, of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London

Garibaldi Courier
One of Garibaldis lancers carrying a despatch

Cotton - Cloth Hall
The finished product awaiting despatch to customers round the globe, at the Cloth Hall, Leeds

Disraeli / Speech / 1853
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield, giving a speech in the House of Commons in 1853: " I am myself a gentleman of the Press"

Rosebery / 5th Earl / Vf 01
Archibald Philip Primrose 5th Earl of Rosebery Statesman and Author

Robert Peel(Y) / Dickinson
SIR ROBERT PEEL (THE YOUNGER) British statesman in the 1830s

Chamberlain / Commons 1901
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Liberal politician speaking in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901: it is the Governments policy to bring the Boer War to an end

Gladstone, Full Length
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE standing proudly, with the red despatch case of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, containing the Budget, at his feet

Dolphin Steamer
American despatch boat, with sails as well as its steam engines

Ww1 / 1917 / German Despatch
A German dispatch rider

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"Despatch: A Journey Through Time and Service" Queen Victoria and Munshi Abdul Karim, 1900: Witness the unique bond between Queen Victoria and her trusted confidant, Munshi Abdul Karim, as they exchange despatches that shaped history. The British Second Army in Valkenswaard, Holland; Second World War: Explore the crucial role riders in relaying vital information during wartime operations, ensuring effective communication on the frontlines. British Army messenger pigeon service: Discover the incredible feats of these feathered heroes who fearlessly carried life-saving messages across enemy lines during times of conflict. AFS despatch rider and messenger, WW2: Step into the shoes of a fearless Allied Forces Services (AFS) despatch rider who braved danger to deliver urgent messages amidst chaos and uncertainty. Women dispatch riders in training, WW2: Uncover the inspiring stories of courageous women who defied societal norms by becoming skilled dispatch riders during World War II, breaking barriers with every ride. Christmas parcels for the trenches 1916: Delve into heartwarming tales of hope as dedicated individuals send festive care packages to soldiers at warfronts, bringing joy amidst darkness during Christmas time. Despatch riders with Douglas motorcycles, WW1: Ride alongside brave despatch riders mounted on powerful Douglas motorcycles as they navigate treacherous terrains to ensure swift communication between units during World War I. Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2: Witness firefighters' unwavering dedication as they gather outside a mobile kitchen to receive vital instructions through rapid-fire despatches while battling flames amid wartime chaos. The Special Private Despatch by Margaret Bradley: Experience an emotional journey through Margaret Bradley's poignant book "The Special Private Despatch, " capturing personal accounts from those affected by war's aftermath – a testament to resilience and healing. Armada/Warning Beacons.