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"Pall: A Tapestry of History, War, and Legacy" Step into the realms of history as we unravel the captivating tales behind the word "pall

Background imagePall Collection: Lewis Carrol cot, in Alice Ward, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London

Lewis Carrol cot, in Alice Ward, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London. Named for the author of Alices Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carol pen name of the English mathematician Charles

Background imagePall Collection: The Library Of The Athenaeum Club

The Library Of The Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London, UK, 1893 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: The Coffee Room

The Coffee Room, Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London, UK, 1893 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: The Hall Of The Athenaeum Club

The Hall Of The Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London UK; Mr. Justice Mathew, Sir John Bridge, Bishop Of Salisbury, Mr. Justice Day, Mr. Justice Smith, Mr. Justice Cave, 1893 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: The Seal Of The Athenaeum Club

The Seal Of The Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London UK, 1893 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: A Member Whist Party At The Athenaeum Club

A Member Whist Party At The Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London, UK, Anthony Trollope, Abraham Hayward, Right Hon. W.e. Forster, Sir George Jessel, 1893 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: The Morning Room

The Morning Room, Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London, UK, 1893 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: The Athenaeum Club

The Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London UK, 1893 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: El Dia Del Santo Del Cura, from the Painting by J. B. Burgess in the French Gallery

El Dia Del Santo Del Cura, from the Painting by J. B. Burgess in the French Gallery
El Dia Del Santo Del Cura, from the Painting by J.B. Burgess in the French Gallery, Pall Mall, London, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: Interior of the Army and Navy Club House, Pall Mall, Morning Room, London, Uk, 1851

Interior of the Army and Navy Club House, Pall Mall, Morning Room, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: Exterior of the Army and Navy Club House, Pall Mall, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Exterior of the Army and Navy Club House, Pall Mall, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Background imagePall Collection: Statue of George the Third, Pall Mall East, London, Uk

Statue of George the Third, Pall Mall East, London, Uk

Background imagePall Collection: fancy Free, by L. Smythe, in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery

fancy Free, by L. Smythe, in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery
" fancy Free, " by L. Smythe, in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, Pall Mall, London, Uk, 1868

Background imagePall Collection: Chimney of a copper smelting plant

Chimney of a copper smelting plant
Pollution. Chimney of a copper smelting plant releasing a plume of smoke and steam. Photographed at Chelyabinsk, Russia

Background imagePall Collection: Special service in action, Carlton Club, Pall Mall, London

Special service in action, Carlton Club, Pall Mall, London
Special service in action at a building site on the premises of the Carlton Club in Pall Mall, Central London, 12 August 1955

Background imagePall Collection: James Greenwood

James Greenwood
A portrait of James Greenwood who rose to prominence in 1866 after his colourful account of an incognito stay in the Lambeth workhouse tramps ward was published in the Pall Mall Gazette

Background imagePall Collection: Coronation 1937 - Pall Mall aglow on Coronation night

Coronation 1937 - Pall Mall aglow on Coronation night
Famous London clubs in Pall Mall illuminated for the Coronation of King George VI on 15 May 1937. Illustration shows crowds in the street

Background imagePall Collection: Fire at Carlton Hotel, London

Fire at Carlton Hotel, London
Street scene showing The Carlton Hotel in London, which suffered severe damage by fire. The fire brigade have arrived and erected their ladders. circa 1911

Background imagePall Collection: Peace Illuminations in Pall Mall at end of Crimean War

Peace Illuminations in Pall Mall at end of Crimean War
Fireworks and illuminations cheered the populace on the cessation of hostilities in the Crimean War. In this engraving the Ordnance Office, Pall Mall

Background imagePall Collection: Admiralty Arch 1950S

Admiralty Arch 1950S
Admiralty Arch, London, was designed by Aston Webb and completed in 1911. The impressive archways form an entrance to Pall Mall, leading up to Buckingham Palace. Date: 1950s

Background imagePall Collection: Marlborough House

Marlborough House, Pall Mall, Westminster, London, was built for Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, by both father and son Christopher Wren and was completed in 1711. Date: completed 1711

Background imagePall Collection: Singapore after air raid

Singapore after air raid
The pall of smoke over Singapore after a Japanese air raid. The Battle for Singapore lasted sixteen days until surrender to the Japanese on 15 February 1942. Date: February 1942

Background imagePall Collection: Restaurant, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London

Restaurant, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London
View of the Restaurant of the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. The club was founded in 1897. Date: early 1920s

Background imagePall Collection: Street view, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London

Street view, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London
Street view of the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. The club was founded in 1897. Date: circa 1920s

Background imagePall Collection: Advert / Pall Mall Cigs

Advert / Pall Mall Cigs
Pall Mall cigarettes - just ask for the best cigarette Date: 1916

Background imagePall Collection: PALL MALL / 1911

PALL MALL / 1911
Pall Mall, with the new Admiralty Arch in the distance Date: 1911

Background imagePall Collection: PALL MALL / C1905

PALL MALL / C1905
Pall Mall Date: circa 1912

Background imagePall Collection: Winifred, Duchess of Portland 1913

Winifred, Duchess of Portland 1913
Winifred Cavendish-Bentinck(1863-1954) Duchess of Portland, D.B.E, shown here in 1913. The Illustrated London News notes that at the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary

Background imagePall Collection: Cover page of pamphlet, A Night in a Workhouse

Cover page of pamphlet, A Night in a Workhouse
The cover page of A Night in a Workhouse -- an undercover expose of conditions in the casual ward of the Lambeth workhouse in London

Background imagePall Collection: The Athenaeum Club on ballot day

The Athenaeum Club on ballot day
The busy drawing room of the Athenaeum Club, on Pall Mall, central London, on a ballot day. The ballots were held on monday afternoons between February and July

Background imagePall Collection: Buckingham House, Pall Mall, London

Buckingham House, Pall Mall, London
Buckingham House, Pall Mall, office of the Minister at War, busy at this time fighting the war in the Crimea

Background imagePall Collection: The Subscription Rooms, Brookes Club(Whig)

The Subscription Rooms, Brookes Club(Whig)
Gentlemen relax by the fire, reading and playing cards in the luxurious comfort of the Subscription Rooms of the Brookes Club, Pall Mall, London

Background imagePall Collection: Waterloo Place

Waterloo Place
Duke of Yorks column and St Jamess Park ahead, Pall Mall off to the right, Trafalgar Square out of sight on the left : the prominent building is the United Service Club

Background imagePall Collection: Schomberg House

Schomberg House
in Pall Mall

Background imagePall Collection: London Birdseye 5

London Birdseye 5
Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : Charing Cross via Pall Mall to Pimlico

Background imagePall Collection: Electric brush

Electric brush
A detailed advertisement from 1883 for Dr. Scotts Electric Hair Brush, claiming to cure a variety of ills, from headaches to deafness, baldness to a weary brain

Background imagePall Collection: James Louis Garvin / Vf 11

James Louis Garvin / Vf 11
JAMES LOUIS GARVIN English journalist; Editor of the Observer, the Pall Mall Gazette and the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Background imagePall Collection: Electropathic belt

Electropathic belt
Advertisement from 1885 for the Pall Mall Electric Associations Electropathic Belt. Claiming to cure a wide range of ailments, including rheumatism, indigestion, lumbago, sciatica

Background imagePall Collection: Pall Mall Players 1950S

Pall Mall Players 1950S
The game is played at the Mell Club of Hampstead, London, the only ground in Britain devoted to it

Background imagePall Collection: Admiralty Arch 1930S

Admiralty Arch 1930S
Admiralty Arch, London, was designed by Aston Webb and completed in 1911. The impressive archways form an entrance to Pall Mall, leading up to Buckingham Palace

Background imagePall Collection: Athenaeum Club 1893

Athenaeum Club 1893
The Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall

Background imagePall Collection: Pall Mall / Daimler C1912

Pall Mall / Daimler C1912
The Daimler Companys showrooms in Pall Mall, London; George V was just one of the crowned heads to favour a Daimler

Background imagePall Collection: Pall Mall Game C18

Pall Mall Game C18
Gentleman enjoy a game of pall mall, a French hybrid of golf and croquet played on a large strip of land; the idea is to hit a ball through a raised hoop

Background imagePall Collection: Crown Passage, Mayfair

Crown Passage, Mayfair
Crown Passage, just off Pall Mall in Mayfair, once held a market and is a charming London street

Background imagePall Collection: Westminster & St James s

Westminster & St James s
Ancient view of St. Jamess Palace & part of the City of Westminster including Westminster Abbey, Hall, Pall Mall & a conduit where St Jamess Square now stands

Background imagePall Collection: Photo of Decorators / 1905

Photo of Decorators / 1905
A group photograph of Hamptons Decorators of Pall Mall, London



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"Pall: A Tapestry of History, War, and Legacy" Step into the realms of history as we unravel the captivating tales behind the word "pall. " From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of The Zulu war to the signing of an armistice reported by The Pall Mall Gazette, this word carries a weighty significance. Imagine standing amidst the remnants of Isandula (Isandhlwana), witnessing firsthand the scene where bravery clashed with adversity. Feel your heart stir as you read about Sir Francis Drake's burial at sea near Portobelo, Panama—a solemn farewell that echoes through time. But "pall" is not limited to wars and battles alone; it encompasses everyday life too. Picture a diligent policeman stationed beside a call box in London's bustling streets—his presence ensuring safety and order. Inhale deeply as you catch a glimpse of smoke billowing from Potteries, reminding us of industrial prowess and craftsmanship. Travel back in time with us to C1710 when St James Park/Mall flourished—a vibrant hub for social gatherings and leisurely strolls. And just around the corner lies Royal Automobile Club's Swimming Baths on Pall Mall—an oasis where elegance meets relaxation. Delve further into nature's wonders—the Pallas mastiff bat, Vespertilio molossus—majestic creatures that roam our skies silently yet command respect. Marvel at Thomas Pickett's London Trade Card showcasing his skill as a Brasier—an artisan whose craft adds warmth to homes across generations. In moments both joyous and somber, "pall" has played its part in commemorating lives lost or celebrated. Witnessing Edith Cavell's funeral procession evokes profound emotions—a testament to her selflessness etched forever in history. Lastly, let us not forget Brookes and Whites Clubs—established in 1796—which have stood tall throughout centuries as pillars of camaraderie and exclusivity.