Engagement Collection (page 11)

Fiance, vintage French postcard, c1900

Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. Artist: John James Chalon
Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. From the Collection Guillemot, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Village Betrothal, 1892. After an original painting by Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805). A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 9th January 1892

The Engagement of the Maidservant, c1864-1900. Artist: Mihaly Munkacsy
The Engagement of the Maidservant, c1864-1900

Engagement between Confederates and Unionists, American Civil War, (1852) c1890
Engagement between Confederate ironclad Merrimac and Union ironclad Monitor, American Civil War, 8 March 1862. Coloured illustration published c1890

Betrothed

Mr Charles Sweeney and Miss Margaret Whigham
Engagement of American golfer Charles Sweeney to society darling Miss Margaret Whigham in November 1932. As Mrs Charles Sweeney, Margaret was feted and even name checked by Cole Porter in the song

Lady Idina Sackville and Mr Euan Wallace
Lady Idina Sackville (1893-1955), daughter of Muriel, Countess de la Warr and granddaughter of Lord Brassey, pictured on her engagement to the handsome Mr Euan Wallace of the 2nd Life Guards

Photo of Miss Tallulah Bankhead in the Sketch
Black and white photograph of popular American stage actress Tallulah Bankhead who was celebrating her engagement to Count Anthony de Bosdari. Date: 28th November 1928

Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Princess Margaret Rose (later Countess of Snowdon) (1930-2002) - taken on the occasion of the engagement announcement of her sister Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten on July 9th 1947 at

Tallulah Bankhead and Count Anthony de Bosdari, 1928
A front cover of The Tatler, reporting the engagement of the actress Miss Tallulah Bankhead(1902-1968) to Count Anthony de Bosdari in November 1928. Date: 1928

Miss Olive Plunket and Lord Milton by Madame Yevonde
Miss Olive Dorothea Plunket and Lord Milton (William Henry Lawrence Peter Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 1910-1948, eldest son of the 7th Earl Fitzwilliam) by Madame Yevonde

Lady Rachel Douglas-Home by Madame Yevonde
Lady Rachel Douglas-Home (1910-1996) by Madame Yevonde. She had recently become engaged to Lord William Scott, whom she married the following month. Date: 1937

Princess Cecilie of Greece & Grand Duke Georg Donatus
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, pictured in an engagement photograph with her fiance, the Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine

Cecilie of Greece & Georg Donatus of Hesse - engagement
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, pictured in an engagement photograph with her fiance, the Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine

Prince Louis of Battenberg & Princess Victoria of Hesse
Prince Louis of Battenberg, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven (1854-1921), later Lord Louis Alexander Mountbatten, pictured with his wife

Lord Burghley engaged to Lady Mary Montagu-Douglas-Scott
David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter (1905 - 1981), Lord Burghley, athlete, sports official and Conservative party politician pictured at the time of his engagement to Lady Mary

Engagement party of Margaret Whigham & Charles Sweeny
A group at the engagement party of socialite Miss Margaret Whigham and American golfer, Charles Sweeny at the Embassy Club in London

Engagement of Princess Theodora of Greece
Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), second child and daughter of Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece (Alice of Battenberg), pictured far right, arm in arm with her fiance, Berthold

Marriage of Theodora of Greece and Berthold of Baden
Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), sister of the current Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, to Prince Berthold, Margrave of Baden in 1931

Princess Theodora of Greece & Berthold of Baden
Engagement of Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), sister of the current Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, to Prince Berthold, Margrave of Baden in 1931

Pamela Digby (later Churchill, then Harriman)
Pamela Harriman Churchill (1920 - 1997), photographed here to announce her engagement to Randolph Churchill, child of Winston Churchill, socialite, political activist and diplomat. Date: 1939

Princess Astrid of Sweden & Leopold of Belgium - Engagement
The official engagement photograph (taken on 21st September 1926) of Princess Astrid of Sweden, born Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra (19051935) and the future King Leopold III of Belgium

Engagement of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones
Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002) and her fiance, Antony Armstrong-Jones (Lord Snowdon) reading telegrams of good wishes sent following the announcement of their engagement. Date: 1960

Prince Charles and Lady Diana
A royal painting of Lady Diana Spencer (1961-1997), Princess of Wales and Prince Charles (1948-), with crest and flags. Possibly painted to celebrate their engagement. circa 1981

Alfonso XIII and Princess Ena of Battenberg engagement
King Alfonso XIII of Spain poses with family and his bride-to-be, Princess Ena of Battenberg, daughter of Princess Beatrice at the Villa Mouriscot in Biarritz where the young king had courted

Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) - Fighting at Tripoli
Fighting before the walls of Tripoli. The Italo Turkish War was launched by Italy against Turkey, with the aim of gaining Libya, in order to counterbalance French conquests in North Africa

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Naval battle between Chilean warships and the Peruvian ship Huascar during the The Battle of Angamos, 1789, during the War of the Pacific

Battle Of Island Number Ten Battle Of Island No 10
Bombardment and capture of Island Number Ten on the Mississippi River, United States of America, April 7, 1862 during the American Civil War

Battle Of The Nile Battle Of Aboukir Bay Battle
The Battle of the Nile also called the Battle of Aboukir Bay, fought between the British Royal Navy and the Navy of the French Republic at Aboukir Bay, 1798

Roman Rome Carthage Victory The Battle Of Mylae
Roman victory at The Battle of Mylae, 260 BC during the First Punic War

Spanish Battleship Battleships Oquendo Battle Of Santiago De Cuba
The Spanish battleship Oquendo after the naval engagement at Manila Bay, during the Spanish-American War of 1898

Destruction Turkish Fleet Russians Naval Battle Of Chesme
The destruction of the Turkish fleet in the Aegean sea by the Russians in the naval Battle of Chesme, 7th July, 1770, during the Russo-Turkish War (1768-1774)

Naval Battle Of Gibraltar Battle Gibraltar Eighty Years War
Victory over the Spanish during the naval battle of Gibraltar, 1607 by a Dutch Fleet Commanded by Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck

The Battle of Plattsburgh, aka the Battle of Lake Champlain - Macdonoughs victory, 6-11 September 1814. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time

Capture of the HMS Guerriere by the USS Constitution, during The War of 1812. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time, published 1860

The Battle of Eutaw Springs, September 8, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time

The naval battle in the harbour of Syracuse during the Sicilian Expedition, part of the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

The naval engagement with the Spanish Armada, 1588. From British History in Periods, published 1904

The defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. From The History of England, from the earliest records to the year 1802, published 1812

The Battle of Newtownbutler, near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland, July 31, 1689, during the Williamite War. The Williamites routed the Jacobites in the engagement

Mary of Teck, seen here during her engagement to Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, he was to die six weeks later during the worldwide 1889-90 influenza pandemic

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, Cape Trafalgar, Spain. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, Cape Trafalgar, Spain. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Engagement: From Historic Battles to Royal Unions" Step into a time machine and embark on a captivating journey through the tapestry of engagement. Witness the enchanting silhouette of Prince Achmed in "The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)" as he battles mythical creatures, mirroring the intensity and determination found in every engagement. Travel back to Friday, September 2, 1898, where the Battle of Omdurman unfolds before your eyes. Feel the adrenaline surge as brave soldiers face their foes head-on, showcasing unwavering commitment just like those who say 'yes' to lifelong partnerships. Immerse yourself in folklore with Pearse's "Angels of Mons, " where divine intervention intertwines with engagements that transcend ordinary boundaries. Explore how love can triumph even amidst chaos and uncertainty. Marvel at iconic WW2 aircraft such as Spitfire and Heinkel 111K, symbolizing resilience and adaptability – qualities essential for any successful relationship. Just like these planes soar through skies together, engaged couples navigate life's challenges side by side. Capture an intimate moment frozen in time with Duke of York - Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's engagement photo. Their radiant smiles reflect joyous anticipation shared by countless couples embarking on this beautiful journey called marriage. Discover enduring love personified by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His unwavering support for Queen Elizabeth II exemplifies loyalty and devotion that form strong foundations for lasting commitments. Witness history unfold at the Battle of Gettysburg; it serves as a reminder that engagements require courage to confront obstacles head-on while forging unbreakable bonds rooted in trust and unity. Relive the grandeur surrounding royal weddings such as ILN front cover capturing Princess Diana's wedding day in 1981. These majestic celebrations highlight not only love but also unite nations under one common sentiment – hope for everlasting happiness.