Inspection Collection (page 18)

General Kornilov inspecting Russian troops, 1st July 1917. Lavr Kornilov (1870-1918) is best known for the Kornilov Affair

Russian Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov inspecting troops, c1794. Suvorov (1729-1800) inspecting troops before the Elector of Saxony Palace in Warsaw in 1794

Visit in an Artists Atelier, 1659. Artist: Job Adriaensz Berckheyde
Visit in an Artists Atelier, 1659. Berckheyde, Job Adriaensz (1630-1693). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Review of the indigenous cavalry, French Indochina, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th August 1903

General Kuropatkin touring the Russian lines by car, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. Alexei Kuropatkin was the Russian Minister of War

The French army buying horses, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 29th May 1904

The President of the Republic of France reviewing troops, Krasnoye Selo, Russia, 1902. Emile Loubet on a state visit to Russia. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th June 1902

Military review by Paul Doumer and the Emperor of Annam, Hanoi, Indochina, 1902
Military review by Paul Doumer and the emperor of Annam, Hanoi, Indochina, 1902. Doumer was Governor-General of French Indochina, of which Annam was a part, from 1897-1902

Six monthly inspection by Admiral Roustan on board the Borda, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd February 1902

Victor Emmanuel III, king of Italy and his state-major, 1903
Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, king of Italy and his state-major, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th October 1903

The President of the Republic reviewing Russian troops, Krasnoye Selo, Russia, 1914. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd August 1914

Inauguration of railroad, Saida, Algeria, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 18th February 1900

Calendar for 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Calendar for 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1899

Arrival of the president of the republic, military review, 14th July 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Arrival of the president of the republic, military review, 14th July 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 18th July 1891

Military review with General Saussier and foreign military attaches, 14th July 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Military review with General Saussier and foreign military attaches, 14th July 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 18th July 1891

The Volunteer Review, c1850s. In times of danger, men who do not belong to the army have sometimes served as volunteers. Colour plate taken from the book Pictures of English History

Inspecting the Fields, 1350 BC. Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, British Museum

Suleiman Pasha, 1847. Artist: Jean Adolphe Beauce
Suleiman Pasha, 1847. Born Joseph Anthelme Seve, Suleiman Pasha (1788-1860) was a former officer of the army of Napoleon Bonaparte who converted to Islam

Military Review with Ibrahim Pacha, Champ de Mars, Paris, c1846 (1847). Artist: Gerard Corbiau
Military Review with Ibrahim Pacha, Champ de Mars, Paris, c1846 (1847). The son of Muhammad Ali Pasha, Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt, Ibrahim Pasha (1789-1848) visited Western Europe in 1846

Paul Painleve reviewing French Foreign Legion troops, Morocco, c1926. Painleve was French Minister for War at the time. French postcard

German checkpoint, occupied Paris, 1940-1944. During the occupation the freedom of movement of the citizens of Paris was restricted as they were subjected to checks of their vehicles and papers

Officer inspecting a mounted detatchment of the French Foreign Legion, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

A crater caused by the explosion of a mine, Western Front, 1917. The placing of huge explosive mines in tunnels beneath enemy trenches became a common tactic on the Western Front during World War I

Emperor Karl I of Austria visiting Kaiser Wilhelm II at Army headquarters, World War I, 1917. Both Emperors salute the guard of honor. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Inspection of the helmets, 1488-1489. Scene from a tournament. Illustration from the Livre des Tournois de Rene d Anjou, collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable, 1865. On the deck of the SS Great Eastern searching the cable for a fault after its recovery from the bottom of the Atlantic on 31 July 1865

Roman doctor inspecting eye of a woman, relief on gravestone, from house near Naix, France. Bas-relief, now in National Archaeological Museum, Rome, Italy

Roman relief of a doctor inspecting a youth

Greek terracotta of a haruspex inspecting pigs entrails
Greek terracotta of a haruspex and cockerel inspecting pigs entrails, from south Italy

Egyptian wall-painting of the inspection of cattle from the tomb of Nebamun at Thebes

Roman relief of an oculist at work: a doctor inspecting the eye of a woman. From a Roman home near Naux in France

Alexander II, Tsar of Russia, reviewing troops, c1855. Alexander (1818-1881) became Tsar in 1855 at the height of the Crimean War

Testing weights and measures during the reign of Henry VII, England, 1497-1509. At bottom right measures which do not come up to standard are being burned

Napoleon I, 1859. Artist: Auguste Raffet
Napoleon I, 1859. A depiction of French Military attire from the book Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale, by Eugene Fieffe, 1859

A diver searching a wreck in La Havre harbour, France, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
A diver searching a wreck in La Havre harbour, France, 1892. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 13th February 1892

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), English nursing pioneer and hospital reformer. Florence Nightingale inspecting the wards of the military hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War (1853-1856)

The Levee of the Season, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Levee of the Season, 1874. Queen Victoria reviews her troops. These were the men who had fought in the Ashanti Campaign recently under the leadership of Sir Garnet Wolseley

Pot and Kettle, 1868. Modern farming methods were now being developed in order to provide more produce for a growing population

Saddletank Locomotive at Taunton Station
A view of a Saddletank locomotive being inspected by staff at Taunton Station. Taunton station opened in July 1842 with an unconventional design

Young woman with magnifying glass in front of her eye

Midhurst Home Guard Parade - May 1943
Large number of men in uniform lined up, watched by group of spectators, with military vehicles in the background. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22228

Queen Elizabeth II visits RAF Brize Norton, 1971
Queen Elizabeth II inspects a guard of honour formed by the RAF Regiment during a visit to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on 12th March 1971. Date: 1971

General Gunther von Kirchbach reviewing troops, Kiev
Lieutenant General Gunther Emanuel Graf von Kirchbach (1850-1925) reviewing Ukrainian troops at Kiev towards the end of the First World War

Charles I of Austria visiting troops, Galicia, WW1
Emperor Charles I of Austria (1887-1922, reigned 1916-1918), visiting a Sturm division in the Brzezany-Tarnopol region of Galicia (Eastern Europe) during the First World War

CARTOON: MEXICAN WAR, 1846. Volunteers for Texas. An 1846 American cartoon deriding sentiment for the war with Mexico

Medical examination, WW1
A young man in subjected to a medical examination by a uniformed official of the U.S army

Washington inspecting the captured colours after the battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War. After a work by E. Percy Moran, United States of America; Artwork

Queen Mary inspecting the W. A. A. Cs (Womens Auxiliary Army Corps) at Aldershot in 1916 during WWI
Queen Mary inspecting the W.A.A.Cs (Womens Auxiliary Army Corps) at Aldershot in 1916 during WWI. Mary of Teck, 1867 - 1953. Queen consort of the United Kingdom as the wife of King George V

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"Unveiling the Hidden Stories: A Glimpse into Moments of Inspection" Wandsworth Prison, south west London - Behind the imposing walls, diligent inspections ensure order and security prevail. Four early women police officers in uniform, WW1 - Breaking barriers with bravery, these pioneering women proudly stand for inspection during a time of great change. The British Fleet - Spithead, 1914 - Majestic ships lined up for inspection as they prepare to safeguard the nation's shores amidst looming uncertainty. Crew inspection of the Vickers Vimy - Attention to detail is paramount as aviators meticulously examine their aircraft before embarking on daring adventures through the skies. Police Inspection - Officers stand tall and resolute under scrutiny, demonstrating their commitment to serving and protecting their communities. Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London - Her Majesty acknowledges the courage and dedication of those who selflessly battle flames while ensuring public safety. Lord Mountbatten inspecting Sea Scouts - Inspiring young minds through leadership and guidance, Lord Mountbatten instills values that will shape future generations. LITTLE DORRIT – Amidst Victorian society's complexities, an inspector uncovers hidden truths within Dickens' timeless tale of love and redemption. Yeoman Warders of the Tower on their way to Easter service – Clad in iconic uniforms steeped in history, these guardians march towards tradition while preserving ancient heritage at one of England's most famous landmarks. Lord Roberts inspects Rugby School OTC – Molding character through discipline and camaraderie; this military inspection fosters strength both physically and mentally among young cadets. The Wardens of Amsterdam Drapers Guild known as The Syn – In a display of unity and purposeful coordination; guild members gather for inspection embodying centuries-old traditions passed down from generation to generation.