Embassy Collection

Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador & family, 1938
The new U.S.A Ambassador in London, Joseph P. Kennedy pictured with his wife and nine children. Left to right are the ambassador, Patricia (aged 13), John (aka Jack, JFK, aged twenty), Jean (nine)

British Embassy in Madrid P_D00718_003
British Embassy Offices, 16 Calle Fernando El Santo, Madrid, Spain. Photographed in 1966 for the Ministry of Public Building and Works

Sketch by Fish of the Charleston dance at the Embassy club, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Cortes & Marina 1519
Cortes, accompanied by his interpreter Dona Marina, receives the Mexican embassy

Embassy at Tehran
Reception of the Embassy, near Tehran : following preliminary negotiations depicted here, a British mission (and subsequently an embassy) was set up in Tehran

Embassy in Bonn P_D00149_003
British Embassy Offices, Bonn, West Germany. Photographed in 1953

British Embassy in Paris P_D00634_015
British Embassy (Hotel De Charost), 39 Rue De Fauborg Saint Honore, Paris, France. Looking along the gallery beside the ballroom at the Hotel de Charost, the British Ambassadors residence in Paris

Alan Mcmanus & Nigel Bond Scotland & England Embassy World Snooker Crucible, Sheffield, England 22 April 2003 Date: 22 April 2003

Queen Sirikit of Thailand at the Thai Embassy
An official two-day state visit to the UK by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927-) and Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand - the Queen at the final function of the trip at the Thai Embassy

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Ethiopian Embassy
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arriving at the Ethiopian Embassy for a private dinner party given by the Emperor of Ethiopia (Haile Selassie) during a visit to Britain

The Embassy Club, 1932
Full house of social celebrities; a Seasons night. Scene at the Embassy Club in Bond Street, London, one of the most fashionable and exclusive nightclubs in the capital

British Embassy in Paris P_D00634_038
British Embassy (Hotel De Charost), 39 Rue De Fauborg Saint Honore, Paris, France. The library at the Hotel de Charost, the British Ambassadors residence in Paris

Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. Abd-ar-Rahman III and his court (1885) by Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer (1862-1943) depicting the Caliphs reception of the monk John Gorze

Lt Gen James Doolittle and Grp Capt Douglas Bader with the Air AttachÚá┤o the British Embassy in Madrid and the Colonel-in-Charge of the Barajas Airport on their arrival in Madrid

The Approach of the Emperor of China to his tent in Tartary to receive the British Ambassador
XND75261 The Approach of the Emperor of China to his tent in Tartary to receive the British Ambassador, George, 1st Earl Macartney (1737-1806), 1793 (engraving) by Alexander

Dorchester House, Park Lane, London - The official residence of the American Ambassador (The US Embassy) - built in 1853 by Robert Stayner Holford - demolished in 1929 - now the site of

British Consulate, Beirut, Lebanon Date: circa 1910s

Mrs and Mrs Charles Sweeny at The Embassy Club
Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny (Mrs Charles Sweeny was formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll)

1973 Spanish Grand Prix. Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain. 27-29th April 1973. Graham Hill. Ref: 73ESP29. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Ravoninahitriniarivo, Berlin, May 1883 (albumen print)
622833 Ravoninahitriniarivo, Berlin, May 1883 (albumen print) by Schaarwachter, Julius Cornelius (1847-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravoninahitriniarivo)

King George V Birthday Tea Party - Istanbul Embassy
British Embassy in Istanbul - King George V Birthday Tea Party on 3rd June 1924. Mr Ronald Lindsay (right - later Sir Ronald Lindsay, the future Ambassador) and colleague arrive at the party

Australia House, Strand, London - Bush House - now the home of the BBC World Service. The Church of St Mary-le-Strand can be seen back left

The Embassy Club
View of the Embassy Club in London in 1934, one of the most exclusive supper clubs of the period, frequented by high society, royalty (including the Prince of Wales) and film stars

Buses at Trafalgar Squ
Four Routemaster London buses in a queue on the National Gallery side of Trafalgar Square, with the South African embassy in the background

Malta, Valletta, fish-shaped door knockers at the French Embassy

1974 French GP
DIJON-PRENOIS, FRANCE - JULY 07: Graham Hill during the French GP at Dijon-Prenois on July 07, 1974 in Dijon-Prenois, France. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

"La place du gouvernement à Algiers". (c1850s) Creator: Fritz von Dardel
"La place du gouvernement a Algiers". The government building in Algiers. (c1850s)

Margaret Whigham & Charles Sweeny engagement at The Embassy
Miss Margaret Whigham and Mr Charles Sweeny at a party at the Embassy Club to celebrate their engagement in December 1932

Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait
3786905 Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait; (add.info.: Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait of German ambassador in Constantinople, Turkey. Deid 25 October 1914. (Present day Istanbul)

Album "J. D.": group of soldiers with horse photographed in front of the house of the French ambassador (Ministre de France) in Yokohama, Japan Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1866

Album "J. D.": house of the French ambassador (Ministre de France) in Yokohama, Japan Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1866

Policeman in front of the American embassy in Paris France Paris. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

The porticoed atrium of Palazzo Farnese in Rome Rome Atrium High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Via Veneto with the Boncompagni Palace or Piombino (now the headquarters of the American Embassy), in Rome Rome Via Veneto Building - Facade Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

A Dance at the Embassy Club in Cairo 1923
A dance at the Embassy Club in Cairo, an outpost of the club in Londons Old Bond Street, catering to high society in Egypt. Some of the revellers in this photograph include Glen Kidston, Mr. R. E

Louis XIV Receiving Ambassadors from Siam at Versailles, c. 1865-67 (oil on canvas)
LIT389807 Louis XIV Receiving Ambassadors from Siam at Versailles, c.1865-67 (oil on canvas) by Leman, Jacques Edmond (1829-99); 124.5x242.5 cm; Chakri Throne Hall, Grand Palace, Bangkok

HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales and HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, arrive at the German Embassy in London on Thursday, July 3, 1986

Piccadilly Circus, Central London. Circa 1971

Exterior view of The Embassy club in London. 4th January 1975

Belle Vue Road, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 14th June 1978

The British Consulate Building - Cairo, Egypt. Date: circa 1908

Grosvenor Square 35102_028
Former Embassy of the United States of America, Grosvenor Square Gardens, Greater London, 2021

UK, London, Vauxhall, Borough of Wandsworth. Illuminated facade of the USA Embassy (Architect: Kieran Timberlake)
UK, London, Vauxhall, Borough of Wandsworth. Illuminated facade of the USA Embassy (Architect: Kieran Timberlake, 2017), Embassy Gardens and new construction in the Nine Elms district

Model of embassy in Japan P_Y08071_001
A lego model of the British Embassy compound, 1 Ichibancho, Tokyo, seen from the north. Photographed in 1970 by the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, British Embassy Building

U. S. flags are projected on facade of the U. S. Embassy, during during the U. S
U.S. flags are projected on facade of the U.S. Embassy, during during the U.S. Presidential election, in London, November 6, 2012

A view of the building of Turkish Embassy in Athens, Greece, August 11, 2016. REUTERS/Michalis Karagiannis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Iran, Tehran, anti-US propaganda mural on the outer walls of the former US embassy, known as the Den of US Espionage

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"Embassy: A Gateway to Diplomatic Relations and Cultural Exchanges" Step back in time with a sketch by Fish of the Charleston dance at the Embassy club, where vibrant rhythms and carefree spirits collided. In 1938, Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador, and his family graced the halls of an embassy, embodying diplomacy's essence. Journey across borders as we explore the British Embassy in Madrid P_D00718_003; its architectural grandeur echoing centuries-old alliances. Reflect on history's turning points like Cortes & Marina's encounter in 1519—an emblematic moment that forever altered Mexico's destiny. Witness diplomatic intrigue unfold within Tehran's embassy—a hub for international negotiations amidst political tensions. Bonn too holds significance as it housed an embassy that fostered dialogue during Germany's post-war reconstruction (P_D00149_003). Paris beckons with its allure—British Embassy P_D00634_015 stands tall as a testament to Franco-British relations' strength. Meanwhile, Queen Sirikit of Thailand graces the Thai Embassy—a symbol of cultural exchange between nations. The Ethiopian Embassy welcomes royalty—the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive to strengthen ties between Ethiopia and Britain. Abd-ar-Rahman III leaves an indelible mark as Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus—an embodiment of power rooted within embassies. Finally, immerse yourself in nostalgia at The Embassy Club (1932), where elegance met revelry—a microcosm capturing society’s spirit during those times. Paris calls again with another iconic image—British Embassy P_D00634_038 epitomizes unity despite historical conflicts. Embassies serve as bridges connecting nations—gateways through which diplomacy flows freely. They encapsulate cultures' fusion while preserving traditions that span generations. These snapshots remind us that behind every embassy lies stories waiting to be told—a tapestry woven by diplomats who shape our world today.