Pageant Collection

1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review
A panoramic view showing the berthing arrangements made for the Review of the Fleet at Spithead by King George V to celebrate his Silver Jubilee

The Coronation Coach
The State coach, weighing 4 tonnes, which first appeared on the streets of London at an opening of Parliament by George III has been used at every Royal coronation since that of George IV

Scout Pageant - Owlerton FC, Sheffield
Scout Association Pageant and Rally at Owlerton Football Ground, Sheffield poster. Date: 1913

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953

Queen Victorias new barge for Virginia Water, 1877. The royal four oared barge measures 30 foot, and was built by A. and C. Burgoyne of Kingston-upon-Thames. Date: 1877

Queen Elizabeth II is crowned
The moment during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II where the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edwards crown on the Queens head. Date: 1953

Hendon Aerial Pageant
A poster advertising a Royal Air Force Aerial Pageant at The London Aerodrome at Hendon. The pictures depicts British bombers attacking a desert stronghold

The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck of
WMA69871 The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck of Sunday 31st May 1615 (oil on canvas) (see 75629 for detail) by Alsloot

Coronation 1953, Queen Elizabeth II in golden State coach
Queen Elizabeth II drives through Trafalgar Square in central London in the golden State coach on the way to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Stephen Tennant as Prince Charming
Stephen Tennant in fancy dress at the Pageant of Romantic Historical Lovers. The party was organised by Olga Lynn for Marie Tempests London Pride matinee at the New Theatre

Buffalo Bills Show
BUFFALO BILLs WILD WEST SHOW Bill Codys rough rider extravaganza, featuring scenes of Napoleon, and an onstage artist, Rosa Bonheur

Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935
Front cover of The Illustrated London News conjuring up the pomp and pageantry of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V with a parade of liveried riders

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The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing - r) showing costume designs to Lady Domville (seated, left) and Mrs Sacheverell Sitwell (seated)

Mrs McCorquodale (Barbara Cartland) dressed as champagne
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, British novelist. Photographed here in a sparkling champagne dress

Mrs Charles Sweeny as Astrae the Star-Maiden
Mrs Charles Sweeny, formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the Duchess of Argyll (1912 - 1993), pictured as Astrae, the Star-Maiden for the Olympian Party at Claridges on 5 March 1935 in aid of

May, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
May, 1412-1416. Lords and ladies, mounted, progressing along a road by woods, preceded by trumpeters. They are taking part in a procession to celebrate the joli mois de mai

Royal Navy parade, Coronation day, 1953
A contingent of the Royal Navy gives a superb display of marching skill as they reach Marble Arch. The three columns are seen at the moment of dividing. 1953

MARGARET GORMAN, 1921. First Miss America at Atlantic City in 1921

Festival of Empire advertisement 1911
An advertising promotion for the Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace, running from May to October 1911. The Festival features the Imperial exhibition, the Pageant of London

Coronation 1937 - procession after ceremony
First sight of King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth after they had left Westminster Abbey for the processional drive back to Buckingham Palace

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de Grineau
Spectacular illustration by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau, showing the supreme moment of the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey when the Archbishop of Canterbury

Fashions for the Festival of Britain, showing a woman modelling a series of scarves by Jacqmar, printed with designs relating to London and the Festival

Kandy - Sri Lanka - Buddhist Procession
Kandy is very popular due to the annual Buddhist pageant known as the Esala Perahera, in which one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic of Buddha is taken in a grand procession

An airy spirit (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407571 An airy spirit (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Royal procession of James I on the Thames
Royal procession down the River Thames, with regal pomp, surrounded with many boats of guards and musicians

Queen Artemisia, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407510 Queen Artemisia, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

The Key of England celebrates its pageant, 1908
The Key of England (Dover Castle) celebrates its pageant: Dovers history in living pictures, 1908. 1 - Gawaynes last words to King Arthur; 2 - King Arthur; 3 - King John kneeling before Pandolfo

Poster, Indias First Aerial Pageant
Poster, Captain C. D. Barnard presents Indias First Aerial Pageant, with passenger flights in the famous monoplane Spider, parachute descents, daring acrobatics by famous pilots

Samba Dancer at the Carnival Parade in Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Miles M.17 Monarch G-AIDE (msn 793), at the Coventry - Air Pageant / National Air Races, on 21 July 1956 Date: 1956

Fokker S.14 Mach-Trainer K-1
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Fokker S.14 Mach-Trainer K-1 (msn 6289)., at Baginton for the Coventry Air Pageant / National Air Races, on 28 May 1955

Sheba, c.1929. Creator: Mary Tripe
Sheba, c.1929. This is a portrait of Allison Kirkcaldie, who was part of the family that owned Wellington's Kirkcaldie and Stains department store

English ballet dancer in La Belle aux Hair d'Or by the Cogniard brothers, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1847
FLO4632552 English ballet dancer in La Belle aux Hair d'Or by the Cogniard brothers, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1847

Miss Sanxay as Hebe in Les Gods de l'Olympe in Paris by Clairville, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846
FLO4631719 Miss Sanxay as Hebe in Les Gods de l'Olympe in Paris by Clairville, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846. She's dressed as a Cantiniere, sutler

Coronation Pageantry of the Past. Top, Services at the Coronation Banquet of Henry VIII, middle left
2915347 Coronation Pageantry of the Past. Top, Services at the Coronation Banquet of Henry VIII, middle left, The Herb Strewer at the Coronation of George IV, middle right

Pageant of Folly and Repentance, 1907 (oil on canvas)
989433 Pageant of Folly and Repentance, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 81.9x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pageant of Folly and Repentance)

Miss England Beauty Competition 1969, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 16th May 1969. Myra Van Heck is crowned Miss England 1969

Dagmar Winkler, Miss Germany, Miss World Contestant, Photo-call at the Britannia Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, 30th October 1977

Sheffield Schools Empire Day Pageant, Bramall Lane, 1907
From an original at Sheffield City Libraries: y13082

Samba Dancer at the Carnival Parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

U.S.S. Indiana, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Indiana, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899

Agamennone et Menelao argn condoti da Vulcano. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Agamennone et Menelao argn condoti da Vulcano

Hiclo e Naucleo Argon condotti nel carro di Nettuno. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Hiclo e Naucleo Argon condotti nel carro di Nettuno

Evrito Echione e Etalide Argonote. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Evrito Echione e Etalide Argonote

Idinone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Idinone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo

Anfione Argon condotto da Mercurio. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Anfione Argon condotto da Mercurio

Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina

Title Page. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Title Page

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"The Pageant: A Spectacle of Grandeur and History" Step into the world of pageantry, where opulence and tradition intertwine to create unforgettable moments. From the majestic Coronation Coach that carried Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation in 1953 to the grandiose celebrations of King's Silver Jubilee Fleet Review in 1935, these events have left an indelible mark on history. The Hendon Aerial Pageant took spectators to new heights as they marveled at daring aerial displays. Meanwhile, Owlerton FC in Sheffield hosted a Scout Pageant, showcasing the talents and camaraderie of young scouts. In 1877, Queen Victoria unveiled her magnificent barge for Virginia Water, symbolizing her reign's splendor. Years later, it was Queen Elizabeth II who ascended to the throne amidst great pomp and circumstance. The golden State coach carried her during her coronation ceremony - a moment etched forever in our collective memory, and are not limited to royalty alone; Stephen Tennant portrayed Prince Charming with grace and charm. Similarly, The Triumph of Archduchess Isabella captivated audiences during Brussels Ommeganck festivities from 1556-1633. Beyond regal affairs, Buffalo Bill's Show brought Wild West excitement to life with thrilling performances that enthralled crowds far and wide. These diverse pageants showcased various facets of human achievement and entertainment throughout history. As captured by Illustrated London News' Silver Jubilee Number in 1935, pageants serve as vibrant reflections of society's values and aspirations. They transport us back in time while celebrating achievements both grandiose and intimate.