Anthem Collection

Suffragette Song Anthem March of the Women. Words and music of The March of the Women composed by Ethel Smyth, dedicated to the Womens Social & Political Union, written in 1911

British National Anthem - Rule Britannia - a British patriotic song, originating from the poem " Rule, Britannia" by James Thomson and set to music by Thomas Arne in 1740. Date: 1905

British National Anthem
The British National Anthem, featured on a tribute to Victoria on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee

Land of Hope and Glory (colour litho)
5996702 Land of Hope and Glory (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Land of Hope and Glory. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

French Revolution / Song
Marianne leads the revolutionary army in the Marseillaise, the French national anthem

First Royal Variety Show dress rehersal, 1912
The dress rehearsal for the first Royal Variety Show performance at the Palace Theatre, 1912, which was attended by many celebrities

The Ack-Ack Song
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Ack-Ack Song, the anthem of Britain's anti-aircraft defender, by Jimmy Kennedy. The image shows an A.A

Music cover, La Marseillaise 1792-1918, WW1 - sung by Rouget de Lisle at Strasbourg (writer of the words and music) Date: 1918

Tom Jones Sings British National Anthem Pacquiao V Hatton Pacquiao V Hatton, Fight Las Vegas, Nv, USA 02 May 2009 Date: 02 May 2009

Zara Phillips & Prince Harry During National Anthem
Zara Phillips and Prince Harry During National Anthem England V France England V France Twickenham, London, England 26 February 2011 RBS 6 NATIONS 26/02/2011 Date: 26 February 2011

England Fan Sings Anthem Date: 09 October 1999

Golden Anthem Ridden By M.J.Kinane Neewmarket Craven Meeting 2005 Newmarket, Newmarket Racecourse 13 April 2005 Date: 13 April 2005

Austrian national anthem (chromolitho)
724672 Austrian national anthem (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian national anthem. Postcard with lyrics and musical notation)

Germany - Heil dir im Siegerkranz
LLM456213 Germany - Heil dir im Siegerkranz by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germany - Heil dir im Siegerkranz)

The apotheosis of the Marseillaise at La Scala in Milan during the French music show Pro mutilated of the face
2808567 The apotheosis of the Marseillaise at La Scala in Milan during the French music show Pro mutilated of the face (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Texian Grand March, 1836 (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242193 The Texian Grand March, 1836 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Triumphant return of the troops from the Libyan war, arrival in Milan of the flag and some... (colour litho)
2815511 Triumphant return of the troops from the Libyan war, arrival in Milan of the flag and some... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Christmas card in the shape of a gothic arch, with angel and verse. Date: circa 1890s

American National Anthem, WW1
American National Anthem as the USA joins the Allies on the Western Front during the First World War. Designed by Hermann Paul. 1917

Patriotic postcard, God Save Our Gracious King, WW1
Patriotic postcard, God Save Our Gracious King, First World War. 1914-1918

Patriotic French Postcard - Little soldiers and Marianne
" Allons Enfants de la patrie..." A row of Patriotic little soldiers line up and stand to attention before the Personification of France

God Save the Queen (chromolitho)
724673 God Save the Queen (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: God Save the Queen. Postcard with lyrics and musical notation)

A lesson to the master (colour litho)
2778462 A lesson to the master (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lesson to the master)

Three choir boys (colour litho)
2800576 Three choir boys (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three choir boys. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mu Ms 88, f. 27v: Save me O God, from an anthology of English anthems in
FIT277702 Mu Ms 88, f.27v: Save me O God, from an anthology of English anthems in the composers own hand, c.1670-80 (ink on paper) by Purcell, Henry (1659-95); 43.6x27.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Copy of a page from the Beaupre Antiphonal, 19th century (w / c on paper)
AMO117210 Copy of a page from the Beaupre Antiphonal, 19th century (w/c on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: written in 1290 for St)

Sir Arthur Sullivan: Facsimile of MS of his first Anthem (b / w photo)
6009491 Sir Arthur Sullivan: Facsimile of MS of his first Anthem (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facsimile of MS of his first Anthem)

Waltzing Matilda, music cover (b / w photo)
5998067 Waltzing Matilda, music cover (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waltzing Matilda, music cover)

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (engraving)
814126 Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, composer of the French national anthem (1760-1836)

American National Anthem (chromolitho)
724671 American National Anthem (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American National Anthem. Postcard with lyrics and musical notation)

Die Wacht am Rhein, 1870 (chromolitho)
2782895 Die Wacht am Rhein, 1870 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Wacht am Rhein, 1870)

Donkey singing a faux version of the Japanese national anthem (colour litho)
6000057 Donkey singing a faux version of the Japanese national anthem (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German national anthem (colour litho)
3096367 German national anthem (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German national anthem)

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle singing La Marseillaise (colour litho)
814124 Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle singing La Marseillaise (colour litho) by Pils, Isidore (1813-1875) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Belgian national anthem (chromolitho)
724670 Belgian national anthem (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belgian national anthem. Postcard with lyrics and musical notation)

Himno de Riego (chromolitho)
724668 Himno de Riego (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Himno de Riego. National anthem of Spain during the Trienio Liberal (1820-1823)

First verse of the British national anthem in Hebrew (colour litho)
5235780 First verse of the British national anthem in Hebrew (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Welsh team lines-up for the national anthem - Dave Bowen, John Charles, Jack Kelsey, Ron Hewitt, Alan Harrington and Mel Charles at Ninian Park. 5th February 1958

VICTORIAS ANTHEM
Her favourite song... The National Anthen Date: 1887

Francis Scott Key, c. 1816 (oil on panel)
1076599 Francis Scott Key, c.1816 (oil on panel) by Wood, Joseph (1778-1830); 22.7x17.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 a January 11)

Coronation Souvenir Postcard - King George V
HRH King George V - inset portrait with British flag. Coronation souvenir postcard from 1911. Date: 1911

Cover of the Basque national anthem Guernicaco arbola, by Jose Iparraguirre

National Anthem, God Save the Queen (just the last few bars, with an Amen thrown in for good measure). 1897

German soldier kissing the flag, WW1
A patriotic German soldier kissing his countrys flag during the First World War. Below are the words of the German national anthem, Deutschland uber alles. Date: circa 1914

British propaganda for America
A young woman in the form of the Statue of Liberty is wearing part of the American flag. The Caption is My Country tis of thee, the name of the current National Anthem. WW1 Date: 1918

Marseillaise - George V, John French, Poincare and Joffre
Score of The Marseillaise - King George V, Sir John French, French President Poincare and General Joffre. Date: circa 1916

Finland. Helsinki. Johan Ludvig Runebergs memorial. By Walt
Finland. Helsinki. Monument dedicated to the Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804-1877). Statue by his son Walter Runeberg (1838-1920). Erected in 1885. Esplanadi Park

La Marseillaise. National anthem of France by Rouget de Lisle. 1792. Carnavalet Museum. Paris. France

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"Anthem: A Melody of History and Pride" From the suffragette movement's empowering "March of the Women" to the majestic strains of the British National Anthem, anthems have long been a powerful expression of national identity. In France, during the tumultuous French Revolution, a song emerged that would become an enduring symbol of liberty and revolution. In 1912, as preparations for the first Royal Variety Show were underway, performers rehearsed with patriotic fervor in their hearts, ready to showcase their talents before royalty. The iconic "Rule Britannia" echoed through the halls. Amidst World War I's chaos, music served as solace and inspiration. La Marseillaise became a rallying cry for soldiers on both sides while God Save the Queen united Britons in solidarity. A poignant image captured a German soldier kissing his flag – a testament to patriotism transcending borders. As war raged on, British propaganda aimed to sway America's stance by invoking shared values and melodies that stirred hearts across nations. Meanwhile, legionaries paid tribute to fallen comrades with solemn rites accompanied by mournful songs. Even renowned artist Tom Jones lent his voice to honor tradition by singing renditions of the British National Anthem that resonated deeply within listeners' souls. Through history's ebbs and flows, anthems have stood tall as emblems of unity and pride—whether sung passionately at suffragette rallies or belted out defiantly amidst wartime strife. These musical expressions continue to remind us all of our collective heritage and unwavering spirit—a universal language that unites us under one harmonious anthem.