Wreath Collection

First Remembrance Day 1919
On 11th November 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice day, the Britsh nation, in reponse to an invitation by King George V

Eric Liddell celebrating his Olympic win at Edinburgh Univer
Eric Liddell, the 400m gold medallist at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, crowned and chaired at Edinburgh University where he had studied science

Cover design, Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne
Cover design, official catalogue of the 7th Exposition International de Locomotion Aerienne, Grand Palais, Champs Elysees, Paris, 12-27 November 1921

Christmas Eve - about 1460 by Pauline Baynes
Christmas Eve, as celebrated in 1460 with children bringing in holly and the Yule Log to be lit on Christmas Day, and other joining in a last minute carol practice

Marcus Porcius Cato, Roman statesman
MARCUS PORCIUS CATO (234-149 BC), Roman statesman, known as Censorius (the Censor), Sapiens (the Wise), Priscus (the Ancient), or Maior (the Elder)

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London Date: circa 1987

Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and his family
Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France (1769-1821), pictured with his two wives, Empress Josephine (de Beauharnais) (1763-1814) and Empress Marie-Louise (of Austria) (1791-1847)

Map of ancient Abruzzo, by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, engraving, 1702
Cartography, Italy, 18th century. Ancient Abruzzo. From The Kingdom of Naples in perspective by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, 1702. Engraving

Picture of the Virgin Mary with roses, Paris, France, Europe

Battle of Britain memorial near Folkestone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Titus Lucretius Carus
TITUS LUCRETIUS CARUS Roman poet and philosopher

There was an Old Man of Blackheath, whose head was adorned with a Wreath (litho)
966250 There was an Old Man of Blackheath, whose head was adorned with a Wreath (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Blackheath)

USA, New Mexico, Santa Fe: Downtown Santa Fe, Chili Pepper Ristras / Wreaths

Advent candles, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Christmas Wreath on old white painted door
FEU-641 Christmas Wreath on old white painted door Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tarot Card 21 - Le Monde (The World). Date: 20th century

1969 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 19: Race winner Jackie Stewart on the podium during the British GP at Silverstone on July 19, 1969 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Portrait of a youth in a gold wreath, Fayum mummy portrait, Romano-Egyptian, early 2nd century. Such portraits were apparently kept at home during the subjects lifetime

A Garland for May Day, 1895 (litho)
KW282132 A Garland for May Day, 1895 (litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: dedicated to the workers; allegorical female figure symbolising socialism; inscribed with)

Miss Columbia - Personification of the USA
Columbia - a historical and poetic name used for the United States of America and is also the name of its female personification (Miss Columbia)

A GARLAND FOR MAY DAY, 1913. A Garland for May day [The Many Arguments for Socialism]. Drawing by Walter Crane, 1913

USA-ARIZONA-Tubac: South Arizonas Premier Craft Town Chili Ristra Wreath
USA, Arizona, Tubac: South Arizonas Premier Craft Town Chili Ristra Wreath

Fasces
The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates which was adopted as their emblem by the Fascists in the 20th century

1930 Tourist Trophy: Tazio Nuvolari, after finishing in 1st position
1930 Tourist Trophy. Ards, Great Britain. Tazio Nuvolari (Alfa Romeo 6C), after finishing in 1st position. Ref-Motor 741/6. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Cap badge, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Brass cap badge (the Kings Crown Shield) of REME, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Oval in shape, with a crown at the top, a pair of compasses at the centre

Friedrich Von Hayek
FRIEDRICH VON HAYEK Austrian economist Margaret Thatcher places a laurel wreath on his head

Hundreds of rail fans turned out to give the Consett-Newcastle rail service a farewell on 17th March 1984. The Derwentside Rail Action Group decided to charter the last train

Napoleon - The Great Victor - made up of personifications of Victory, each holding a laurel wreath. Date: 1910s

Rev Francis Ward Monck and William Oxley, spiritualists
Rev Francis Ward Monck (right, c. 1842-?)) and William Oxley (1823-1905), spiritualists. Oxley was a Methodist, Swedenborgian, spiritualist and writer based in Manchester

1969 French GP
CIRCUIT DE CHARADE, FRANCE - JULY 06: Jackie Stewart celebrates victory on the podium with Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Jacky Ickx

Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c. 1638, overpainted c. 1645 (oil on canvas)
1764008 Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c.1638, overpainted c.1645 (oil on canvas) by Hayls, John (fl.1651-76); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Elizabeth Wray)

Man Wearing Laurels, 1874-80 (oil on canvas)
3432785 Man Wearing Laurels, 1874-80 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 44.45x33.5 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; American, out of copyright

PNE Historian Unveils New Permanent Memorial At Deepdale
PNE historian Ian Rigby stands next the new memorial at Deepdale. The plaque lists the 21 names of former pne players and reserves and registered amateurs that lost their lives in WWI

WW2 Paris Liberation - Eisenhower - Tomb of Unknown Soldier
WW2 - Paris Liberation - General Dwight D Eisenhower at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arch de Triomphe, Paris, France. Date: 1945

Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson
Victoria Cross posthumously awarded to John Travers Cornwell (1900-1916) - for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland. Cornwell was a Boy Seaman First Class on H.M.S Chester

Alaric II - KIng of the Visigoths - Spain
Alaric II (484-507) - The Eighth KIng of the Visigoths in Spain. Fought Clovis in the Battle of Vouille (near Poitiers) and was defeated

Statue of Zeus in Ancient Olympia
Statue of Zeus in Olympia. coloured historical artwork. This statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was 12 metres high inside the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece

Roman fresco, Ostia Antica
Roman fresco. Fresco showing a Roman charioteer with a crown and holding a palm branch. This fresco is in the Building of the Charioteers at Ostia Antica

Poppy wreaths laid on the 1982 War Memorial to the dead of HMS Sheffield on Sealion Island in the Falkland Islands, South America

Formula 1 1984: Dutch GP
CIRCUIT ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 26: Winner Alain Prost on the podium during the Dutch GP at Circuit Zandvoort on Sunday August 26, 1984 in North Holland, Netherlands

Bacchus, 1867 (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
CH343569 Bacchus, 1867 (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Apples Label

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. The Cenotaph is the site of the annual national service of remembrance when those who fell in the Great War and subsequent conflicts are remembered

Apotheosis of Handel, 1787 (engraving)
XJF331714 Apotheosis of Handel, 1787 (engraving) by Rebecca, Biagio (1735-1808) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759); engraved by James Heath (1757-1834);

Machine Gun Corps Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, London, erected in 1925 - topped by a statue of young David by Francis Derwent Wood

Lid of a cinerary urn with a portrait of a reclining young man, 400 / 375 B. C. bronze
Lid of a cinerary urn with a portrait of a reclining young man, 400/375 B.C. bronze 5th-4th century B.C. Etruscan art

Vatican coat of arms, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Sacred bull statue and garlands, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia

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"From Remembrance to Celebration: The Timeless Symbolism of the Wreath" Since its first appearance on Remembrance Day in 1919, the wreath has become an enduring emblem of honor and remembrance. Standing proudly at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, it pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. But beyond solemn occasions, wreaths also hold a place in moments of triumph and joy. Just like Eric Liddell celebrating his Olympic win at Edinburgh University with a laurel wreath adorning his head, they symbolize victory and achievement. In art and literature, wreaths have been depicted as both ornamental and symbolic. Take "There was an Old Man of Blackheath, " whose head was adorned with a litho wreath - a whimsical representation that adds charm to this classic verse. Even transportation exhibitions recognize the beauty of wreaths. Cover designs such as "Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne" showcase intricate floral arrangements encircling flying machines – merging innovation with nature's elegance. Throughout history, notable figures have embraced the power of wreaths. From Marcus Porcius Cato to Napoleon Bonaparte and his family, these leaders understood that wearing or presenting a crown-like adornment conveyed authority and prestige. Religious imagery often incorporates wreaths too; think about the picture of the Virgin Mary surrounded by roses in Paris. This fusion between spirituality and nature exemplifies peace and purity across Europe. Not limited to land-based tributes alone, even memorials near Folkestone stand adorned with elegant floral circles honoring fallen heroes from the Battle of Britain – reminding us all never to forget their bravery. The influence extends beyond borders as well; Titus Lucretius Carus recognized how ancient civilizations used garlands woven into circular shapes during celebrations – emphasizing unity among diverse cultures throughout time. And let's not forget tarot cards.