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Whitehall, a historic street in the heart of London, holds countless tales of bravery, tradition, and grandeur

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Old War Office Building London

Old War Office Building London
The procession for the coronation of King Edward VII passes the construction of The Old War Office building in Whitehall, London in 1902

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Thank you letter from Winston Churchill, Prime Minister

Thank you letter from Winston Churchill, Prime Minister
Thank you letter from Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, headed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, SW1 -- many of these were reproduced to look like an original handwritten letter

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Walks of London - Charing Cross Through Whitehall ?

Walks of London - Charing Cross Through Whitehall ?
Walks of London - Charing Cross Through Whitehall To Westminster

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Prospect of Whitehall From The Park of St James ?

Prospect of Whitehall From The Park of St James ?
Prospect of Whitehall From The Park of St James, London (Horseguards Parade)

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Chapel Royal, Whitehall, London early 1900s

Chapel Royal, Whitehall, London early 1900s

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Canadian Arch, Whitehall, London - in 1902

Canadian Arch, Whitehall, London - in 1902

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Canadian Arch, Whitehall, London

Canadian Arch, Whitehall, London

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall, London

Whitehall, London

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall, London - Victorian period

Whitehall, London - Victorian period

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Canada's Coronation Arch, Whitehall, London - early 1900s

Canada's Coronation Arch, Whitehall, London - early 1900s

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Canada Coronation Arch, Whitehall, London

Canada Coronation Arch, Whitehall, London

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Joseph Watson and Sons Whitehall Soap Works Leeds

Joseph Watson and Sons Whitehall Soap Works Leeds

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall and Cenotaph, London

Whitehall and Cenotaph, London - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Carrington House Staircase, Whitehall

Carrington House Staircase, Whitehall
An architectural drawing of a double sided staircase below a dome shaped sky light within Carrington House, in Whitehall, the property was designed by architect William Chambers. Date: circa 1818

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall

Whitehall
An atmospheric painting of a street lamp, lighting a small area, which is otherwise shrouded in darkness, a figure can be seen standing outside a monument. Date: circa 1917

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden

Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and Anthony Eden (1897-1977), two future Prime Ministers. This front cover was published three days after Britain declared war on Germany

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall Films, offices and studio, Elstree

Whitehall Films, offices and studio, Elstree
Whitehall Films, offices (left) and studio (right), Elstree, Hertfordshire Date: 1929

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall Films Ltd, film studio, Boreham Wood, Elstree

Whitehall Films Ltd, film studio, Boreham Wood, Elstree
Whitehall Films Ltd, new film studio, Station Road, Boreham Wood, Elstree, Hertfordshire Date: 1929

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Scenes from romantic film The Inseparables

Scenes from romantic film The Inseparables
Scenes from Whitehall romantic film The Inseparables Date: 1929

Background imageWhitehall Collection: The Inseparables, Elissa Landi and Pat Aherne

The Inseparables, Elissa Landi and Pat Aherne
Elissa Landi and Pat Aherne in Whitehall romantic film The Inseparables, directed by Adelqui Millar Date: 1929

Background imageWhitehall Collection: View down Whitehall, London

View down Whitehall, London
A view down Whitehall, London past the Equestrian statue of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (by Adrian Jones) toward Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Horse-drawn brewer's dray, Whitehall, London

Horse-drawn brewer's dray, Whitehall, London
Horse-drawn dray belonging to the Whitbread brewery, Whitehall, London, 28 December 1973. Date: 1973

Background imageWhitehall Collection: King George V at the unveiling of the Cenotaph, 1920

King George V at the unveiling of the Cenotaph, 1920
King George V stands facing the Cenotaph during the unveiling ceremony on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920. Facing him are his three eldest sons, the Prince of Wales, Prince Albert and Prince Henry

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Temporary Cenotaph to the Glorious Dead, 1919

Temporary Cenotaph to the Glorious Dead, 1919
Painting of the Cenotaph, a temporary structure of timber and plaster in Whitehall, London, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens as a memorial to the fallen of the First World War for the Peace Day

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Memorial

Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Memorial
ww1, wwi, world, war, one, first, 1st, great, i, memorial, personal, home, model, small, scale, whitehall, cenotaph, marbleine, glorious, dead, bridoma, inspiring, memento, use, household, white

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Poppies laid at The Cenotaph

Poppies laid at The Cenotaph
Poppy wreaths laid at the Cenotaph memorial to the two World Wars on November 11 each year

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Shadows in Whitehall, by Bruce Bairnsfather

Shadows in Whitehall, by Bruce Bairnsfather
Shadows in Whitehall An unusually serious subject for Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, known for his Old Bill cartoons in The Bystander magazine; ghostly soldiers guard the cenotaph in Whitehall, London

Background imageWhitehall Collection: The wireless warfare: How the Admiralty's wireless installation that spook to any Britsih warships

The wireless warfare: How the Admiralty's wireless installation that spook to any Britsih warships within 1600 miles of Whitehall

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign

Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Cenotaph Unveiled - 1920

Cenotaph Unveiled - 1920
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - In Memory of The Glorious Dead. King George V unveiling the permanent memorial on 11th November 1920 - the anniversary of Armistice Day Date: 1920

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Keeping Green the Memory of the Glorious Dead

Keeping Green the Memory of the Glorious Dead
Crowds come to pay their respects to the dead as they walk past the cenotaph memorial in Whitehall. A temporary construction in 1919, it was completed the following year in Portland stone

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall, London, pre-1691

Whitehall, London, pre-1691
An aerial view of Whitehall, London, prior to the fire of 1691. This image was used by Mark Lemon in his lecture About London in 1862. Date: pre-1691

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Symbolising the true spirit of the peace celebrations, the Cenotaph in Whitehall to 'The glorious

Symbolising the true spirit of the peace celebrations, the Cenotaph in Whitehall to "The glorious dead" Sir Douglas Haig (left foreground) saluting as he rode by. Date: 19 July 1919

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Cenotaph, Whitehall, London 1935

Cenotaph, Whitehall, London 1935
Cenotaph, Whitehall, erected in 1920, replacing a temporary replica unveiled on Peace Day, July 1919. Date: 1935

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall, c. 1835 (w/c on paper)

Whitehall, c. 1835 (w/c on paper)
495757 Whitehall, c.1835 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 9.5x15.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Mounted Sentry (1st Life Guards) Whitehall

Mounted Sentry (1st Life Guards) Whitehall, London Pageantry by Charles Howard

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards, Whitehall

Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards, Whitehall, London Pageantry by Charles Howard

Background imageWhitehall Collection: 4 O'Clock Parade at Horse Guards, Whitehall

4 O'Clock Parade at Horse Guards, Whitehall, London Pageantry by Charles Howard

Background imageWhitehall Collection: 1st Life Guards Changing Guard at Whitehall

1st Life Guards Changing Guard at Whitehall, London Pageantry by Charles Howard

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Stroud, the notorious cheat, whipped at the Cart s-Tail from Charing Cross to Whitehall (engraving)

Stroud, the notorious cheat, whipped at the Cart s-Tail from Charing Cross to Whitehall (engraving)
1094562 Stroud, the notorious cheat, whipped at the Cart s-Tail from Charing Cross to Whitehall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stroud)

Background imageWhitehall Collection: London at night: Cenotaph, Whitehall (b / w photo)

London at night: Cenotaph, Whitehall (b / w photo)
6006220 London at night: Cenotaph, Whitehall (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cenotaph, Whitehall)

Background imageWhitehall Collection: The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber

The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber, Whitehall
1628718 The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber, Whitehall, 4 December (engraving) by Stewart

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Holy Thursday, Distribution of Maunday Charity at Whitehall, bringing in the Salver with the Royal

Holy Thursday, Distribution of Maunday Charity at Whitehall, bringing in the Salver with the Royal Alms (engraving)
1059550 Holy Thursday, Distribution of Maunday Charity at Whitehall, bringing in the Salver with the Royal Alms (engraving) by Durand

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Whitehall from St Jamess Park (colour litho)

Whitehall from St Jamess Park (colour litho)
5210923 Whitehall from St Jamess Park (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitehall from St Jamess Park)

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Sir Philip Sidney, at the Tournament in Whitehall (colour litho)

Sir Philip Sidney, at the Tournament in Whitehall (colour litho)
2791949 Sir Philip Sidney, at the Tournament in Whitehall (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Sidney, at the Tournament in Whitehall)

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Distribution of Maunday Charity at Whitehall (engraving)

Distribution of Maunday Charity at Whitehall (engraving)
607748 Distribution of Maunday Charity at Whitehall (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Thursday)

Background imageWhitehall Collection: Horse Guards under Fire again (engraving)

Horse Guards under Fire again (engraving)
1061238 Horse Guards under Fire again (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse Guards under Fire again)



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Whitehall, a historic street in the heart of London, holds countless tales of bravery, tradition, and grandeur, and is a place where history comes alive and where the nation's heritage is proudly displayed. One iconic image that springs to mind is that of Old Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall on the first Remembrance Day in 1919. This poignant moment forever etched into our collective memory serves as a reminder of sacrifice and gratitude. The Cenotaph itself stands tall and solemn, an enduring symbol of remembrance for those who gave their lives for our freedom. Located in Whitehall, it has become a focal point for national commemorations and ceremonies. As dawn breaks over St. James Park, casting its golden light upon Whitehall's cobblestones, one can feel the weight of history hanging in the air. England's capital city wakes up to another day filled with stories waiting to be told. In this vibrant cityscape lies Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall – a place where soldiers come together to celebrate their Queen's birthday with Trooping the Colour. The pageantry and precision on display are awe-inspiring as they honor centuries-old traditions. But Whitehall's significance reaches far beyond modern times; it stretches back to 1680 when Whitehall Palace stood proudly along its path. A regal residence fit for kings and queens alike, it witnessed moments that shaped nations throughout history. Delving deeper into its past reveals intriguing connections like Breeches Geneva Bible – an artifact that speaks volumes about religious beliefs held during bygone eras within these very walls. From Trafalgar Square, one can catch a breathtaking view down Whitehall – lined with majestic buildings showcasing architectural splendor from different periods. Each structure tells its own story while collectively painting a picture of London’s rich tapestry through time. Life Guards Parade adds yet another layer to this captivating narrative as mounted soldiers, resplendent in their uniforms, march with precision and grace.