Proclamation Collection (page 6)

La Piera del Bando. V. c. 1735 / 1746. Creator: Canaletto
La Piera del Bando. V. c. 1735/1746

La Piera del Bando. V. [lower right], c. 1735 / 1746. Creator: Canaletto
La Piera del Bando. V. [lower right], c. 1735/1746

Opening of "Horn Fair"at Charlton, in 1745, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Opening of " Horn Fair" at Charlton, in 1745, 1845. Annual fair in south London; a scene inspired by...a drawing of that period, in the possession of Sir Thomas Maryon Wilson

Gulliver listens to a Lilluputian reading a proclamation, lantern slide, late 19th century. A scene from " Gullivers Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726

Proclamation by Napoleon to his brothers in arms, 20 May 1796, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Proclamation by Napoleon to his brothers in arms, 20 May 1796, (1921). Proclamation de Bonaparte a ses freres d armes. Milan, 1er prairial an IV

Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge

The End of the Crimean War: The Proclamation of Peace at Charing Cross, April 1856, (1901). Crowds gather in Trafalgar Square in London as peace is announced

Proclamation of Queen Victoria at St. Jamess Palace, June 31, 1837, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Proclamation of Queen Victoria at St. Jamess Palace, June 31, 1837, (1901). Heralds announce Victorias succession to the throne at St Jamess Palace in London

Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of GermanyVersailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890

Proclamation To my people, 17 March 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Proclamation " To my people", 17 March 1813, (1936). Aufruf " An Mein Volk", 17 Marz 1813. The proclamation was issued by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia (1770-1840)

The Great Elector receives imigrants, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Great Elector receives immigrants, (1936). Der Grosse Kurfurst Empfangt Emigranten, 1685. The Edict of Potsdam, issued by German ruler Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (1620-1688)

The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer
The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877. The ceremony was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

The Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia at Sydney on January 1st, 1901, c1930. View of crowds attending the official ceremony in Centennial Park, when the Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun

Lancaster Herald reads the Proclamation of the new Monarch
Prince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) is proclaimed in London and throughout the Empire as the new sovereign, King George VI. Here the Lancaster Herald, Mr. A. G. B

Kings of Arms Proclaim a King, 1936, (1937)
Kings of Arms Proclaim a King, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Telling the City, 1937
Telling the City - Proclamation of King Edward VIII, Royal Exchange, Jan 22 1936, (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Agustin de Iturbide proclaimed Emperor of Mexico on 19 May. 1822, watercolor, 1822

Proclamation of the Courts of Cadiz 1812, oil painted in 1912

Proclamation of Alphonse XII as king of Spain on 29 December 1874 in Sagunto

Proclamation for the expulsion of the Moors in the Kingdom of Aragon, published by the Hon. Mr. Gaston de Moncada, 29th May 1610

Prince Charles of Viana in the midst of popular enthusiasm for his proclamation as the heir of the crown of Catalonia

Public reading of the proclamation of Elizabeth II as Queen of Spain under the regency of her mother Maria Cristina, Madrid, 1833, engraving of the time

The proclamation of peace at Temple Bar, London, 29 April 1802. The peace secured by the signing of the Treaty of Amiens

Herald reading the proclamation of peace outside the Royal Exchange, London 29 April, 1802. Peace following the Treaty of Amiens signed on 27 March 1802

Proclaimation of George IVs accession to the throne at the Royal Exchange, London, 1820 (1827). George IV is seated in a coach with a crowd raising their hats to him as he receives a fanfare

The proclamation of peace at Charing Cross, London, April 1856 (1901). Artist: G Amato
The proclamation of peace at Charing Cross, London, April 1856 (1901). The end of the Crimean War. The Statue of King Charles I and Nelsons Column are in the background

The Kaisers proclamation of war being read out, Berlin, Germany, 4 August 1914. The Kaisers declaration of war against Great Britain being read by the military authorities

Proclamation of the Coronation, 1936 (1937). Clarenceux King of Arms reading the Coronation Proclamation of King George VI on 12 December 1936, at the Royal Exchange, London

Fete Du Sacre Et Couronnement De Leurs Majestes Imperiales, c1804. Artists: Marchand, Otto Limited
Fete Du Sacre Et Couronnement De Leurs Majestes Imperiales, c1804. An etching depicting festivities at the coronation of Emperor Napoleon I, 2nd December 1804. A view from the Place de la Concorde

The Triumph of Death, The Proclamation, c1885. Artist: Alphonse Legros
The Triumph of Death, The Proclamation, c1885. No. 567, First State. From The Studio Volume 27. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1902-3]

Coolies Reading a Proclamation, Macao, c1840. Artist: George Chinnery
Coolies Reading a Proclamation, Macao, c1840. From The Studio Volume 94. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

Advert for Cow & Gate Ltd. 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Reading the Proclamation of the War against Turkey from the Royal Exchange, London, 1914
Reading the Proclamation of the War against Turkey from the steps of the Royal Exchange, London, on November 6th, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian: History of the War, Vol. I.-1914-15. 1915

Eton Boys Listening to the Reading of the Proclamation on Windsor Bridge, Berkshire, 1910. The schoolboys are listening to the proclamation of George V as King after the death of his father

The Young Princes Watching the Proclamation, 1910
The Young Princes Watching the Proclamation. The proclamation of George V as King following the death of his father, Edward VII. A photograph from The Graphic, 14th May 1910

Children in the crowd at the proclamation of King George V, 1910. An illustration from The Graphic, 14th May 1910

The announcment of the Treaty of Versailles throughout England by Royal Proclamation, 1919, (1937)
The announcment of the Treaty of Versailles throughout England by Royal Proclamation, 1919 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936

Leon Gambetta proclaiming the Republic of France, 4th September 1870 (1882-1884). After the disastrous defeat of the French by the Prussians at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III

Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French at Saint-Cloud, 18th May 1804 (1882-1884). In 1799 Napoleon led a coup to overthrow the government, the Directory

Augustus presents the constitution, Lyon, France, 10 BC (1882-1884). The emperor with the deputies of the three provinces of Gaul. Lyon was the administrative centre of Roman Gaul

Augustus establishes the centre of government of Gaul in Lyon, 28 BC (1882-1884). Artist: Bertrand
Augustus establishes the centre of government of Gaul in Lyon, 28 BC (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Proclamation of illuminations commemorating the surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781 (c1880). Facsimile. The surrender of the British army commanded by General Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown is

James II proclaimed at Boston, 1685 (c1880). Artist: Whymper
James II proclaimed at Boston, 1685 (c1880). James II succeeded Charles II as King of England, Scotland and Ireland (and the North American colonies) in 1685

Facsimile of the proclamation about the tea ship, 1773 (c1880). In May 1773 the British government passed the Tea Act. Designed to protect the East India Company

Proclamation of George I as King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1714. Artist: W Thomas
Proclamation of George I as King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1714. George, Elector of Hanover and Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (1660-1727)

Proclaiming Kaiser Wilhelm I as first German Emperor, Versailles, 1871 (late 19th century). Artist: R Taylor
Proclaiming Kaiser Wilhelm I as first German Emperor, Versailles, 1871 (late 19th century). William I (1797-1888) of the House of Hohenzollern was King of Prussia from 1861

Heralds at the Mansion House proclaiming the queen as Empress of India, London, May 1876, (1900). Queen Victoria extends her power over the British Empire

Proclamation of the Queen, 19th century. Queen Victoria makes a proclamation from St Jamess Palace, London. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

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"From Tsars to Kings: A Journey through Historic Proclamations" Step back in time as we delve into the significance of proclamations that shaped nations and marked pivotal moments in history. One such proclamation, published by Izvestia, reverberated across Russia, announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and paving the way for a new era. Across the English Channel, another proclamation echoed through the halls of power - "Our new ruler King George V. " The ascension of this monarch brought hope and stability to a nation grappling with change. Meanwhile, at Versailles, amidst grandeur and opulence, Germany proclaimed its empire's birth. This historic moment forever altered Europe's geopolitical landscape. Yet not all proclamations were about political power shifts; some carried messages of unity and gratitude. In 1795, George Washington issued a heartfelt proclamation declaring a Day of Public Thanksgiving - an opportunity for Americans to come together in appreciation. Art too has been used as a medium for proclaiming historical events. A captivating painting displayed at the Cossack Museum in Zaporozhye takes us on a visual journey through Ukraine's rich heritage. Fast forward to 1914 when royalty took center stage once again with the Royal Proclamation. Its words resonated far beyond palace walls, shaping destinies during turbulent times. The Proclamation Parade held in Peshawar showcased strength and resilience against adversity. It symbolized unity among diverse communities under one banner. Traveling further south brings us to Madrid in 1820 when Spain witnessed its own transformative moment -the Proclamation of the Constitution. This document laid down principles that would guide generations yet unborn. In India's vibrant tapestry lies another remarkable proclamation - Mary ascending her throne as Queen-Empress in 1911. Her reign ushered progress while honoring tradition within an ever-changing world. Finally, we cannot forget President Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural address, delivered at the National Capitol.