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World War One Collection (page 2)

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Picture shows a World War One cemetery at Pozieres, France

Picture shows a World War One cemetery at Pozieres, France. It has been kept neat and tidy. The Battle of Pozieres (23 July Ð 3 September 1916)

Background imageWorld War One Collection: British Legion Village, near Maidstone, Kent. The most unique village, teaching a trade

British Legion Village, near Maidstone, Kent. The most unique village, teaching a trade. Dog kennels and chicken coops are made in large numbers. 5th February 1927

Background imageWorld War One Collection: British Legion leather work by disabled soldiers at St James Road, Old Kent Road

British Legion leather work by disabled soldiers at St James Road, Old Kent Road, cutting out and polishing a leather writing case. 17th February 1923

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Disabled ex-servicemen, at the new British legion poppy factory at Richmond

Disabled ex-servicemen, at the new British legion poppy factory at Richmond, are producing millions of poppies, and hundreds of wreaths in readiness for Remembrance Day, Nov 11

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Morning at the Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond. Some of the first arrivals

Morning at the Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond. Some of the first arrivals on the terrace. 1st December 1924

Background imageWorld War One Collection: A busy scene on West Beach, Suvla Point twenty four hours prior to the evacuation of

A busy scene on West Beach, Suvla Point twenty four hours prior to the evacuation of Gallipoli. Our picture shows: Soldiers embarking on a lighter vessel known to the troops as Beetles during

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Battle tactics on the use of tanks is demonstrated to King George V at Sautricourt

Battle tactics on the use of tanks is demonstrated to King George V at Sautricourt, 10 August 1918

Background imageWorld War One Collection: General Allenby leaving by the Jaffa Gate for advanced General Head Quarters after

General Allenby leaving by the Jaffa Gate for advanced General Head Quarters after attending the official entry into Jerusalem. The city had surrendered to the Allied forces on the 9th December 1917

Background imageWorld War One Collection: General Allenby takes the salute after the reading of the Proclamation of Occupation

General Allenby takes the salute after the reading of the Proclamation of Occupation from the steps at the base of the Tower of David (El Kala, the Citadel) Jerusalem

Background imageWorld War One Collection: 6am 16 June 1915 photograph taken by Private Frederick Fyfe Z Company 1 / 10th King

6am 16 June 1915 photograph taken by Private Frederick Fyfe Z Company 1 / 10th King
6am 16 June 1915 photograph taken by Private Frederick Fyfe Z Company 1/10th Kings Regiment (Liverpool Scottish) who was brought down wounded a few yards in front of a German Advance trench at

Background imageWorld War One Collection: An exploding phosphorous round silhouettes a helmeted American soldier of the 28th

An exploding phosphorous round silhouettes a helmeted American soldier of the 28th Division in No Mans Land at Fismette 27th August 1918

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Soldiers of the 10th Service Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire seen here parading

Soldiers of the 10th Service Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire seen here parading on the beach at Weston Super Mare February 1915

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Serbian civilians and military forces on the move during the retreat to the Adriatic Sea

Serbian civilians and military forces on the move during the retreat to the Adriatic Sea coast, and Albania. Circa 30th November 1915

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Shells bursting in the distance on newly captured ground taken from the main road to

Shells bursting in the distance on newly captured ground taken from the main road to Zonnebeke during the Battle of the Menin Road Ridge, part of the Passendaele campaign. 20 September 1917

Background imageWorld War One Collection: The Three Musketeers, A Flanders silhouette. 3rd September 1917 The silhouette is

The Three Musketeers, A Flanders silhouette. 3rd September 1917 The silhouette is suggestive of one of Captain Bairnsfathers pictures

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Aircraft of the Royal Air Force seen here bombing a German airfield in Northern France

Aircraft of the Royal Air Force seen here bombing a German airfield in Northern France. The wing commanders aircraft can be seen making a low pass of the airfield during the attack to observe

Background imageWorld War One Collection: A British Army Mk IV tank being tested on a steep gradient at Oldbury in the West

A British Army Mk IV tank being tested on a steep gradient at Oldbury in the West Midlands 4th April 1918

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Sir E Ward inspects Specials. Between 1, 500 and 1, 700 specials of the N Division are

Sir E Ward inspects Specials. Between 1, 500 and 1, 700 specials of the N Division are inspected by Sir Edward Ward on the grounds of the Drapers School at Tottenham

Background imageWorld War One Collection: The march of the Honourable Artillery Company. 20th May 1919

The march of the Honourable Artillery Company. 20th May 1919. The cadre of the 1st Battalion the Honourable Artillery Company

Background imageWorld War One Collection: The Colours of the Brigade of Guards headed by the massed bands were marched to Charing

The Colours of the Brigade of Guards headed by the massed bands were marched to Charing Cross to join the Battalions on the Rhine

Background imageWorld War One Collection: British soldiers of the East Surrey Regiment, seen here at Le Quesnoy, Northern France

British soldiers of the East Surrey Regiment, seen here at Le Quesnoy, Northern France. Giving cheers for King George V, on 11th November 1918

Background imageWorld War One Collection: The German Imperial Navy Light Cruiser SMS Emden seen here anchored in the Firth of Forth

The German Imperial Navy Light Cruiser SMS Emden seen here anchored in the Firth of Forth following Operation ZZ the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet to the Royal Navy following the signing of

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Imperial German Navy Battleship SMS Grosser Kurfurst circa 1918

Imperial German Navy Battleship SMS Grosser Kurfurst circa 1918. The SMS Grosser Kurfurst was formally commissioned into the Imperial Navy on 30 July 1914, just days before the outbreak of war

Background imageWorld War One Collection: The Imperial German Navy, Battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann Circa 1918

The Imperial German Navy, Battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann Circa 1918. She was the German navys first major turbine-powered warship

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. The coffin in the railway car at Victoria Station

Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. The coffin in the railway car at Victoria Station. 11th November 1920

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Filling in the Unknown Warriors grave in Westminster Abbey, London

Filling in the Unknown Warriors grave in Westminster Abbey, London. 18th November 1920

Background imageWorld War One Collection: 17 inch Howitzer model at the Imperial War Museum. The King figures in a wonderful war

17 inch Howitzer model at the Imperial War Museum. The King figures in a wonderful war model. One of the most remarkable war models in the world is being placed on view by the Imperial War Museum

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Homecoming and funeral of the Unknown Warrior. Gun carriage at Victoria Station

Homecoming and funeral of the Unknown Warrior. Gun carriage at Victoria Station. 11th November 1920

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. Procession passing through Boulogne, France

Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. Procession passing through Boulogne, France. 10th November 1920

Background imageWorld War One Collection: The British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond, South West London

The British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond, South West London. At work on the poppies at Richmond. The Poppy Factory is a factory in Richmond, London, England, where remembrance poppies are made

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Funeral of the Unknown Warrior. 11 / 11 / 1920 Whitehall London

Funeral of the Unknown Warrior. 11 / 11 / 1920 Whitehall London
Funeral of the Unknown Warrior. 11/11/1920 Whitehall London Picture taken 11th November 1920

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Funeral of the Unknown Warrior. 11 / 11 / 1920 Funeral procession at Dover

Funeral of the Unknown Warrior. 11 / 11 / 1920 Funeral procession at Dover
Funeral of the Unknown Warrior. 11/11/1920 Funeral procession at Dover, after the body had left Boulogne, France, enroute to Whitehall and Westminster Abbey, London Picture taken 11th November 1920

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. Boulogne

Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. Boulogne, France The railway van that conveyed the body to London Picture taken 11th November 1920

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Peace talks between the Big Four fat the end of Wold War One. Circa January 1919

Peace talks between the Big Four fat the end of Wold War One. Circa January 1919

Background imageWorld War One Collection: RECRUIT YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU. And this was one way of telling people about it

RECRUIT YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU. And this was one way of telling people about it. This tram was decorated to aid recruiting in World War 1

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Construction workers and stone masons pose under the arch of the nearly completed

Construction workers and stone masons pose under the arch of the nearly completed memorial to the 54, 000 missing British and Commonwealth soldiers lost on the battlefield of the Ypres Salient

Background imageWorld War One Collection: The 1st Canadian Army Massed Pipes and Drums at the dedication of the Canadian War

The 1st Canadian Army Massed Pipes and Drums at the dedication of the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge. The band was a composite Pipe Band was formed from various Canadian Highland Regiments

Background imageWorld War One Collection: King Edward VIII, in his capacity as King of Canada, inspecting veterans at the opening

King Edward VIII, in his capacity as King of Canada, inspecting veterans at the opening of the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keyes and Lord Emmott laying the foundation stone of the Zeebrugge

Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keyes and Lord Emmott laying the foundation stone of the Zeebrugge Mole Memorial. The memorial is sited at the shore close to the mole made famous during Royal Navys raid

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Aircraft of the Royal Air Force and French Air Force dip their wings in salute as they

Aircraft of the Royal Air Force and French Air Force dip their wings in salute as they fly over the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge during the dedication ceremony

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Aerial view of veterans, families of the fallen and soldiers of the British

Aerial view of veterans, families of the fallen and soldiers of the British and French army as they gather near the the Northern French village of Thiepval for the dedication of the Thiepval Memorial

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Veterans, families of the fallen and soldiers of the British

Veterans, families of the fallen and soldiers of the British and French army gather near the the Northern French village of Thiepval for the dedication of the Thiepval Memorial to the 72

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Veterans and royalty gather on Hill 145 for the dedication of the Canadian War Memorial

Veterans and royalty gather on Hill 145 for the dedication of the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge. The memorial was designed by Walter Seymour Allward

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Field Marshal Lord Plumer under the arch of the memorial to the 54

Field Marshal Lord Plumer under the arch of the memorial to the 54, 000 missing British and Commonwealth soldiers lost on the battlefield of the Ypres Salient

Background imageWorld War One Collection: The Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge seen here the night following its dedication

The Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge seen here the night following its dedication. The memorial was designed by Walter Seymour Allward. 26th July 1936

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Aerial view of the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge as 50

Aerial view of the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge as 50, 000 French and Canadian veterans gather for the dedication of the memorial

Background imageWorld War One Collection: Parade of 3rd and 4th Gloucesters at Headquarters, Old Market Street

Parade of 3rd and 4th Gloucesters at Headquarters, Old Market Street, Bristol prior to their departure to the Western Front, January 1915

Background imageWorld War One Collection: British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs George Curzon

British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, pictured at the unveiling of a memorial to Belgian refugees on Victoria Embankment in Central London



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