Commonwealth Collection (page 15)

Queen Elizabeth II is leaving the Church of St Michael and All Angels at Polwatte, Ceylon during the Royal Tour of the Commonwealth. she visited Ceylon from 10th to 21st April 1954

Queen Elizabeth II meets a miner at his home during her tour of the UDI siding housing Estate of the Nigerian Coal Corporation at Enugu during the Royal visit to Nigeria 7 February 1956

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip seated in the pavilion at Port Harcourt watching a display by war canoes during the Royal visit to Nigeria 8 February 1956

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip meet the Emir of Kano during the Royal visit to Nigeria 16 February 1956

The Queen and Duke pictured during the Royal visit to Sierra Leone. November 1961 P009404

Diana, Princess of Wales at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, founded by her friend Imran Khan. 22nd May 1997

Princess Diana during the Overseas Visit to Australia. The Princess, wearing a sky blue dress and hat, listens to a speech during the Royal couples visit to the city of Mildura in Queensland

Prince and Princess of Wales tour of Canada in June 1983. Crowds of people gather to meet the royal couple in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 15th June 1983

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, were radiant with smiles on their Mediterranean tour. Gibraltar is their last port of call

Diana, Princess of Wales at a restaurant for dinner with her friend Jemima Khan (right) in Lahore during her two day visit to Pakistan

Diana, Princess of Wales, attends a fund raising event at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital in Lahore, founded by her friend Imran Khan, during her visit to Pakistan. 23rd May 1997. vfr1

Diana, Princess of Wales cuddles a blind child during a visit to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital founded by Pakistani cricket star Imran Khan in Lahore

King George VI presenting awards at a military investiture in Pretoria, during the royal tour of South Africa, 1947. Seated on the left are (left to right) Princess Margaret

King George VI Presenting award to Paramount Chief during visit to Bechuanaland on the right can be seen the Queen, Princess Elizabeth

Royal Silver Jubilee Tour 1977, The Queen and Prince Philip with the King and Queen of Tonga, Monday 14th February 1977. The Queen granted a big honour to the 28 stone King of Tonga

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit to Fiji 16-17 February 1977, as part of their Royal Silver Jubilee Tour. The Royal couple watching the entertainment. 17th February 1977

Royal Silver Jubilee Tour of New Zealand 22 February - 7 March 1977. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II watches an exhibition of local spinning in Christchurch, New Zealand. 5th March 1977

Queens Royal Tour Of Africa 1979 Queen Elizabeth II On A Walkabout At The Civic Centre Ndola Zambia. 27 July - 4 August 1979

Queen Elizabeth II Visits 1977 Silver Jubilee Tour Australia at the opening of the Australian Parliament in Canberra

GAF Nomad 24 VH-DHP (msn ) (GAF - Government Aircraft Factories) of the Northern Territories Medical Services (Commonwealth Department of Health) Date: 1970s-1990s

GAF Nomad 24 VH-DHQ (GAF - Government Aircraft Factories) of the Northern Territories Medical Services (Commonwealth Department of Health) Date: 1980s-1990s

Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, London, UK, 3rd June 2012
England, London, Flotilla of Sea Cadets in small boats proceeds along River Thames past HMS Belfast as part of the Queens Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, taken from Tower Bridge, 3rd June 2012

Royal Air Force Douglas Boston III with rockets
Royal Air Force Douglas DB-7B Boston III with rockets. Much confusion surrounds the Havoc / Boston / A-20 names and designations. The RAF and Commonwealth designations were: Boston I & II Date: 1942

Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. John Milton (1608-1674) English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell

Admiral Blake, (1598-1657), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Blake, (1598-1657), 1830. Robert Blake (1598-1657) naval commander of the Commonwealth of England and English admiral. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Poland, 1815-1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Poland, 1815-1914, (c1920). Map showing Polish territory from the end of the 18th century until the First World War: Poland as constituted in 1815, and Poland before partition of 1772

Some Ensigns of Britain and the Commonwealth, c1948. Creator: Unknown
Some Ensigns of Britain and the Commonwealth, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

John Milton, 1785. Creator: Unknown
John Milton, 1785. John Milton (1608-1674), English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England and is best known for his poem Paradise Lost (1667)

Building the Trans-Australian Railway - using a Camel Buggy Date: 1914

A Sea-Fight Between Admiral Blake and the Dutch, c1930. Creator: Unknown
A Sea-Fight Between Admiral Blake and the Dutch, c1930. The English fleet take on the Dutch in a naval battle in the 1650s

The Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia at Sydney on January 1st, 1901, c1930. View of crowds attending the official ceremony in Centennial Park, when the Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun

General George Monk, afterwards Duke of Albemarle. Creator: Unknown
General George Monk, afterwards Duke of Albemarle. Portrait of English soldier George Monck, Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670)

The Barebones Parliament, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Barebones Parliament, 1897. Satire on English politics during the 1650s. Barebones Parliament, which came into being on 4 July 1653

The Great Seal of the Common Wealth of England, 1785. Creator: Unknown
The Great Seal of the Common Wealth of England, 1785. Two sides of the seal dating from the period of the English Commonwealth

Programme for the British Commonwealth and Empire Concert, May 24th 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Programme for the British Commonwealth and Empire Concert, May 24th 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Portrait of Afanasy Lavrentievich Ordin-Naschokin (1605-1680) with the Truce of Andrusovo
3244541 Portrait of Afanasy Lavrentievich Ordin-Naschokin (1605-1680) with the Truce of Andrusovo (oil on canvas) by Russian School

WWI Recruitment Poster for the Naval Service of Canada, 1915
WWI Recruitment Poster for the Naval Service of Canada, pub. 1915 (colour lithograph)

Australian Recruitment Poster, 1915
Australian Recruitment Poster, pub.1915 (colour lithograph). Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton (1853-1947); Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in the unsuccessful campaign

Recruitment Poster Get A Move On Old Man, 1915
Recruitment Poster Get A Move On Old Man, pub. 1915 (colour lithograph)

Habit of an Oliverian 1650. A supporter of Oliver Cromwell

Allied War Cemetery, El Alamein, Egypt. Fought in October and November 1942, the Battle of El Alamein saw the British and Commonwealth forces of the 8th Army under General Bernard Montgomery defeat

His Majesty King George VI, c1936. Artist: Captain P North
His Majesty King George VI, c1936. King George VI (1895-1952), King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11th December 1936 until his death

Oliver Cromwell Preaching, c1650, (1903). Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War. After the war England, Scotland and Ireland became a commonwealth

His Majesty King George VI, 1937. King George VI (1895-1952), King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11th December 1936 until his death

Mr Churchill with the Commonwealth Prime Ministers, 1944 (1955). From left to right: General Smuts (South Africa), Mr. Mackenzie King (Canada), Mr. Winston Churchill (United Kingdom), Mr. J

Oliver Cromwell, c1870. Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658) was an English military and political leader and later Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England

Battle of Scheveningen, c1653. Artist: Cornelis de Visscher
Battle of Scheveningen, c1653, (1924). The Battle of Scheveningen, the final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War that took place on 31 July 1653. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870-1950), South African and British Commonwealth statesman, 1917. Smuts led commandos in the Second Boer War for the Transvaal

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"Commonwealth: A Tapestry of History and Unity" In the realm of the Commonwealth, a grand tapestry is woven, intertwining the threads of history, unity, and resilience. At its helm stands Queen Elizabeth II, an emblematic figurehead not only for the United Kingdom but also for the diverse nations that form this remarkable alliance. As St. Paul's Cathedral rises majestically against London's skyline, it serves as a testament to endurance in times of adversity. Standing tall through wars and conflicts, it symbolizes the unwavering spirit that unites these nations under one commonwealth. A fine photographic portrait captures King George VI in all his regal glory—a reminder of past monarchs who have guided their realms with grace and dignity. Their legacy lives on within this vibrant community. The Imperial Institute in London stands as a beacon of knowledge and collaboration—an institution where minds converge to foster progress across borders. It epitomizes the shared pursuit of enlightenment among Commonwealth countries. An exact delineation engraving showcases bustling cities like London and Westminster alongside their vibrant suburbs—a representation of urban landscapes shaped by centuries-old traditions melding harmoniously with modernity. Amidst turmoil during World War II, a bomb disposal unit springs into action—brave individuals risking their lives to protect communities from harm. This selfless act embodies the collective strength found within each member nation. A powerful poster emerges from those dark days—a rallying cry urging The British Commonwealth of Nations Together; an embodiment of solidarity amidst chaos; reminding us that we are stronger united than divided. Colored shoulder patches proudly worn by Australian Corps soldiers reflect both national pride and camaraderie amongst allies—their bravery etched forever into history books as they fought side by side for freedom's cause. From football stadiums' rooftops spotters keep watchful eyes over crowds below—an image encapsulating how ordinary citizens contribute to safeguarding public safety—an essential aspect nurtured within the Commonwealth.