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Historical Events Collection

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: St Pauls Cathedral flood lit during the VE day celebrations to celebrate victory in

St Pauls Cathedral flood lit during the VE day celebrations to celebrate victory in Europe. 8th May 1945

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Zara Phillips, Seamus Makim, Laura Fellowes and Prince William waiting in Westminster

Zara Phillips, Seamus Makim, Laura Fellowes and Prince William waiting in Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson (the Duke and Duchess of York) July 1986

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Suffragettes, in the centre is Emmeline Pankhurst, circa 1913

Suffragettes, in the centre is Emmeline Pankhurst, circa 1913

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Young Suffragette, Mary Phillips, being dragged away by police after she threw flour at

Young Suffragette, Mary Phillips, being dragged away by police after she threw flour at the Prime Minister, Mr Asquith, in Chester Town Hall Square. Circa September 1912

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Pope John Paul II with Queen Elizabeth II at the Vatican. 17th October 1980

Pope John Paul II with Queen Elizabeth II at the Vatican. 17th October 1980

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: A piper pipes as Princess Anne and Tim Laurence leave the church after their wedding

A piper pipes as Princess Anne and Tim Laurence leave the church after their wedding ceremony Crathie Kirk, Aberdeenshire December 1992

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Opening of Parliament. Suffragettes attempt to attack the house by airship

Opening of Parliament. Suffragettes attempt to attack the house by airship. Miss Muriel Matters with megaphone, Hendon airfields, London. 16th February 1909. P013659

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Suffragettes staging a sit-down strike, circa 1912

Suffragettes staging a sit-down strike, circa 1912

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Suffragette museum at South Kensington, London. Pictured are women holding a Suffragette

Suffragette museum at South Kensington, London. Pictured are women holding a Suffragette banner. 19th February 1947

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Suffragette demonstration in London, 21st March 1906

Suffragette demonstration in London, 21st March 1906

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Objects from the Suffragette movement are being assembled at Brunswick Square

Objects from the Suffragette movement are being assembled at Brunswick Square, where a museum has been started to perpetuate the memory of the fighters for womens suffrage

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: A Suffragette leaning out of a window, waving and holding a banner. Circa 1912

A Suffragette leaning out of a window, waving and holding a banner. Circa 1912

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: A museum in South Kensington, London, which holds militant equipment used by women

A museum in South Kensington, London, which holds militant equipment used by women Suffragettes during their campaign for the right to vote. 24th March 1939

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Suffragettes, on the left is Mrs Solomon, centre is Emmeline Pankhurst, circa 1910

Suffragettes, on the left is Mrs Solomon, centre is Emmeline Pankhurst, circa 1910

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: A Suffragette being restrained by three policemen. Circa 1912

A Suffragette being restrained by three policemen. Circa 1912

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Lady Pethick-Lawrence (right) and Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst lead a Suffragette demonstration

Lady Pethick-Lawrence (right) and Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst lead a Suffragette demonstration, Christabel Pankhurst (in black & white) follows behind her mother. Circa 1910

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Militant equipment used by women Suffragettes during their campaign for the right to vote

Militant equipment used by women Suffragettes during their campaign for the right to vote. Seen in a museum in South Kensington, London. Pictured is a hammer and catapult used for smashing windows

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Miss Earhart flies the Atlantic OP260B Y2K

Miss Earhart flies the Atlantic OP260B Y2K

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: A crowd of people huddle around a wireless to listen to the Abdication Speech of King

A crowd of people huddle around a wireless to listen to the Abdication Speech of King Edward VIII on December 11th 1936. The broadcast was worldwide

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Benito Mussolini former Italian Presidential dictatro taking his morning ride at

Benito Mussolini former Italian Presidential dictatro taking his morning ride at the Villa Torlonia with his youngest son

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Tony and Cherie Blair at no 10 after election victory May 1997 for the New Labour party

Tony and Cherie Blair at no 10 after election victory May 1997 for the New Labour party

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis Royal supporters marching with banner

King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis Royal supporters marching with banner HANDS OFF OUR KING - ABDICATION MEANS REVOLUTION Royalty Abdication Crisis 1936

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Pope John Paul II during his visit to Britain in 1982 rides along in his Popemobile

Pope John Paul II during his visit to Britain in 1982 rides along in his Popemobile

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Horatio Bottomley recruiting for the World War I in Trafalgar Square in 1914

Horatio Bottomley recruiting for the World War I in Trafalgar Square in 1914. Bottomley was a writer for the Daily Mirror and a friend of Lord Rothermere WWI

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Coronation 1953 of Queen Elizabeth II passes through Trafalgar Square

Coronation 1953 of Queen Elizabeth II passes through Trafalgar Square

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Queen Elizabeth Coronation II June 1953 The royal coach carrying Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth Coronation II June 1953 The royal coach carrying Queen Elizabeth II to her Coronation during her journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.The Queen was carried through

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Benito Mussolini The Cabinet at work of the Capo Del Governo

Benito Mussolini The Cabinet at work of the Capo Del Governo (head of the Italian Government) at the Palazzo Venetia. in the huge hall is nothing but Mussolini working table, the rest is quite empty

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Canadian Troops landing in France on D Day June 1944 leaving

Canadian Troops landing in France on D Day June 1944 leaving the ship walking through the water armed forces allied forces dangerous June 1944

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Allied Invasion of Normandy, Northern France following the D-Day landings on 6th June

Allied Invasion of Normandy, Northern France following the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944. British army soldiers of 12 Platoon, B Company, 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers Scots

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: World War I Victory March through the streets of London

World War I Victory March through the streets of London. A General on horseback leads officers and then ranks of soldiers through crowded streets. May 1919

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: The wedding of Prince Rainer and Princess Grace Kelly. Monaco 19th April 1956

The wedding of Prince Rainer and Princess Grace Kelly. Monaco 19th April 1956

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Miss Earhart flies the Atlantic OP260B

Miss Earhart flies the Atlantic OP260B

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Amelia Earhart earned a place of honour in the history with her memorable crossing of

Amelia Earhart earned a place of honour in the history with her memorable crossing of the Pacific

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer with Queen Elizabeth II

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after their marrige ceremony at St Pauls. 29th July 1981

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Princess Elizabeth and her fiance Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten announce their engagement

Princess Elizabeth and her fiance Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten announce their engagement arm in arm at Buckingham Palace. 10th July 1947

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis Royal supporters marching with banner which

King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis Royal supporters marching with banner which reads HANDS OFF OUR KING - ABDICATION MEANS REVOLUTION. December 1936

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Elvis Presley at press conference in Germany, March 1960

Elvis Presley at press conference in Germany, March 1960

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: At 3pm on 8 May 1945, Prime Minister, Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe

At 3pm on 8 May 1945, Prime Minister, Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe would end at midnight. London erupted into a massive chorus of jubilation and celebration

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Coronation of King George VI May 1937

Coronation of King George VI May 1937

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Princess Diana and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attend the wedding of Viscount Linley

Princess Diana and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attend the wedding of Viscount Linley and Serena Stanhope, at the Church of St Margaret, in the grounds of Westminster Abbey, on Parliament Square

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon on Balcony May 1960 at Buckingham Palace

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon on Balcony May 1960 at Buckingham Palace on their wedding day with Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mother and Prince Charles waving to the crowds box 33

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis Royal supporters outside palace Royalty

King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis Royal supporters outside palace Royalty Abdication Crisis 1936

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Listening to the King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis speech Royal supporters

Listening to the King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis speech Royal supporters gathered around gramophone radio Royalty Abdication Crisis 1936

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Amelia Earhart completed her Atlantic flight Our picture shows Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart completed her Atlantic flight Our picture shows Amelia Earhart airwoman waving to crowds after landing at Londonderry after flying the Atlantic

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in their Coronation robes Buckingham Palace

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in their Coronation robes Buckingham Palace

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis Royalty Abdication Crisis December 1936

King Edward VIII Abdication Crisis Royalty Abdication Crisis December 1936 Soldiers on Parade St James Palace London

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Prince Charles and his new bride Diana kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after

Prince Charles and his new bride Diana kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding. 29th July 1981

Background imageHistorical Events Collection: Princess Margaret attending wedding June 1953 standing with the Dean of

Princess Margaret attending wedding June 1953 standing with the Dean of Christchurch



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