Pigeons Collection (page 8)

Prize Poultry and Pigeons at the Birmingham Exhibition (engraving)
1619997 Prize Poultry and Pigeons at the Birmingham Exhibition (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Some Varieties of the Modern Pigeon (engraving)
1614830 Some Varieties of the Modern Pigeon (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Varieties of the Modern Pigeon)

Exhibition of Game Birds and Bantams at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1613689 Exhibition of Game Birds and Bantams at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldiers using carrier pigeons on military manoeuvres, Soissons, France (colour litho)
971890 Soldiers using carrier pigeons on military manoeuvres, Soissons, France (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carrier pigeons - including testing the pigeons, playing an important role in the war effort of World War Two. 1941

Woman in trouser suit feeding pigeons, Trafalgar Square
Fashionable woman in a trouser suit feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London. 1933

Carrier Pigeons for the Renewed Branch Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1625652 Carrier Pigeons for the Renewed Branch Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of Goldsmiths "Deserted Village, "Lishoy or Auburn, near Athlone (engraving)
1625950 Sketches of Goldsmiths " Deserted Village, " Lishoy or Auburn, near Athlone (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy with cat and birds on a cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s

Feeding the pigeons, Trafalgar Square, London
People feeding the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London. Date: circa 1930s

"Messengers of War"from the "B"Fleet (litho)
1037252 " Messengers of War" from the " B" Fleet (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Antwerp Carrier Pigeon (engraving)
1104845 The Antwerp Carrier Pigeon (engraving) by Wood, Thomas W. (fl. 1870s); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Antwerp Carrier Pigeon)

The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)
1061749 The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre)

Feeding the Pigeons of St Mark s, Venice (engraving)
1061387 Feeding the Pigeons of St Mark s, Venice (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the Pigeons of St Mark s, Venice)

Feeding pigeons - Two young girls feeding a white dove under a rose tree while other pigeons look on. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1920

French regimental pigeonnier releasing a carrier pigeon. Pigeons were found useful in World War One to send messages and had not been entirely superseded by wireless telegraphy. Date: 1916

The Greek Royal Wedding (engraving)
1046686 The Greek Royal Wedding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek Royal Wedding)

Zoologist, Joshua Brooks, trade card (engraving)
984032 Zoologist, Joshua Brooks, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoologist, Joshua Brooks)

Egyptian Fellah girl with pigeons (engraving)
961880 Egyptian Fellah girl with pigeons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Fellah girl with pigeons)

The North Middlesex Flying Club Show of Homing Pigeons at the Royal Aquarium, Mr Evangelistis Mealy Cock
1598089 The North Middlesex Flying Club Show of Homing Pigeons at the Royal Aquarium, Mr Evangelistis Mealy Cock, " Dr Nansen" (litho) by English School

Prize Winners in the Crystal Palace Pigeon Race (engraving)
1613791 Prize Winners in the Crystal Palace Pigeon Race (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Winners in the Crystal Palace Pigeon Race)

Prize Pigeons and Fowls from the Birmingham Poultry Show (engraving)
2785893 Prize Pigeons and Fowls from the Birmingham Poultry Show (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them (engraving)
3643678 Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them)

Stewed Pigeons (engraving)
3651711 Stewed Pigeons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stewed Pigeons. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine)

In the Piazza San Marco (chromolitho)
734702 In the Piazza San Marco (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Piazza San Marco)

Feeding pigeons in the Guildhall yard (engraving)
609075 Feeding pigeons in the Guildhall yard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding pigeons in the Guildhall yard; from The Illustrated London News)

Pigeons coming to eat corn
LLM462078 Pigeons coming to eat corn by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeons coming to eat corn)

Key West Pigeon and Blue Crane, c. 1833-36 (colour litho)
MIA437353 Key West Pigeon and Blue Crane, c.1833-36 (colour litho) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Flying bird, plate 756 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (b / w photo)
STC373780 Flying bird, plate 756 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

King Carlos I of Portugal participating in a pigeon shoot (colour litho)
2795664 King Carlos I of Portugal participating in a pigeon shoot (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Feeding Pigeons at the Guildhall (engraving)
2796505 Feeding Pigeons at the Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding Pigeons at the Guildhall. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897)

Feeding the pigeons (chromolitho)
6001877 Feeding the pigeons (chromolitho) by Edwards, George Henry (1859-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the pigeons)

Prize Pigeons and Poultry at Bingley Hall, Birmingham (engraving)
1613411 Prize Pigeons and Poultry at Bingley Hall, Birmingham (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Pigeons and Poultry at Bingley Hall, Birmingham)

Columbae, Pigeons (colour litho)
6016767 Columbae, Pigeons (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbae, Pigeons)

Carrier Pigeons (engraving)
6002895 Carrier Pigeons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrier Pigeons. Illustration for unidentified book of sports, c 1840.); © Look and Learn

A Poultry Show (engraving)
6003492 A Poultry Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Poultry Show. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Cinderella in Rags, 1909 (chromolithograph)
2622094 Cinderella in Rags, 1909 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Cinderella feeding the birds among the cinders;)

Migration of Animals (coloured engraving)
979173 Migration of Animals (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Migration of Animals: Birds.); © Look and Learn

Different kinds of foreign pigeons (coloured engraving)
998091 Different kinds of foreign pigeons (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Dovecote at Bellevue, 1888-92 (oil on canvas)
3597133 The Dovecote at Bellevue, 1888-92 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 54.2 x 81.2 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Passenger Pigeon, Eastern Morning Dove (colour litho)
3610900 Passenger Pigeon, Eastern Morning Dove (colour litho) by Fuertes, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

The kite and the pigeons (engraving)
3624950 The kite and the pigeons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kite and the pigeons. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

Pigeons (colour litho)
3630384 Pigeons (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeons. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere (engraving)
3645641 Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere)

Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove (chromolitho)
2775213 Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove)

A Tame Pigeon (engraving)
2792673 A Tame Pigeon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tame Pigeon. Illustration for Chatterbox (1884). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Trial of carrier pigeons at sea (colour litho)
2818860 Trial of carrier pigeons at sea (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of carrier pigeons at sea. En mer. Essai de pigeons voyageurs)

French Army carrier pigeons (chromolitho)
2782526 French Army carrier pigeons (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army carrier pigeons)

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"Pigeons: A Fascinating World of Fancy Breeds and Heroic Messengers" Step into the enchanting world of pigeons, where elegance meets bravery. From fancy pigeon breeds to carrier pigeons, these feathered creatures have captivated hearts throughout history. In the heart of George Square, Glasgow, one can witness the grandeur of fancy pigeon breeds. With their vibrant plumage and graceful demeanor, these they can a sight to behold. Each breed tells a unique story through its distinctive features and colors. But it is not just their beauty that sets them apart; carrier they have played an essential role in communication for centuries. Whether it was delivering messages during times of war or aiding in important business transactions, these winged messengers were trusted with vital information. Imagine the scene as a racing pigeon takes flight from its release point. The anticipation builds as competitors eagerly await their arrival at the finish line. Racing pigeon releases are exhilarating events that showcase both the speed and endurance of these remarkable birds. During World War I, even tanks couldn't hinder the determination of carrier pigeons. Releasing a bird from within those armored giants allowed soldiers to send crucial messages across enemy lines when all other means failed. The British Army messenger pigeon service became an invaluable asset on the battlefield. Not all birds bearing resemblance to pigeons belong to this esteemed family; Eurasian Collared Doves stand out with their buffy-pink plumage and black neck collar—a beautiful illustration indeed. These doves remind us that nature's palette knows no boundaries when creating stunning avian species. Pigeon enthusiasts often find themselves drawn towards chickens and other poultry too—after all, they share similar traits such as loyalty and adaptability. It seems like feathers flock together. And let's not forget about wood pigeons engaging in their intricate mating rituals—their cooing melodies fill forests with love songs during springtime.