National Anthem Collection

Printed Jubilee Version of God Save The Queen, 1887
Printed for St Swithuns Church as part of East Grinsteads Golden Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria Parish Records Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Par 348/7/22

STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 1814. The first page of the first printed sheet music edition of Francis Scott Keys The Star
STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 1814. The first page of the first printed sheet music edition of Francis Scott Keys " The Star Spangled Banner, " Baltimore, 1814. Note the misprint in the subtitle

La Marseillaise (colour litho)
2779840 La Marseillaise (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marseillaise: national anthem of France. La Marseillaise)

BOSTON: MUSIC FESTIVAL. The band of the Grenadier Guards performing The Star Spangled Banner at a music festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1872

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
5304800 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
UIG5634395 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

France, Ile-de-France, Val-de-Marne (94), Choisy-le-Roi: The statue of Rouget de lisle and the Marseillaise, 1900
LUX4814270 France, Ile-de-France, Val-de-Marne (94), Choisy-le-Roi: The statue of Rouget de lisle and the Marseillaise, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Val-de-Marne (94)

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285555 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti-clerical, anticlerical) 1883 - Revolution Francaise

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
UIG5634385 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: studio portrait of a young girl representing
LUX4719839 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: studio portrait of a young girl representing the city of Marseille with etendard

Wars of the French Revolution: "The Armee of the Rhine en route to Austria singing the Marseillaise
ELD4876895 Wars of the French Revolution: "The Armee of the Rhine en route to Austria singing the Marseillaise, new revolutionary song created by Rouget de Lisle a Strasbourg

Sheet music for the British National Anthem and Rule Britannia
5308174 Sheet music for the British National Anthem and Rule Britannia.; (add.info.: Sheet music for the British National Anthem and Rule Britannia composed by Thomas Arne)

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
5304845 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

Festival performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, London (engraving)
8676370 Festival performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival performance at Her Majesty's Theatre)

The National Anthem at Her Majesty's Theatre, London (engraving)
8676274 The National Anthem at Her Majesty's Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Anthem at Her Majesty's Theatre)

Thomas Arne
5308173 Thomas Arne.; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Arne (1710-1778) an English composer. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French national anthem, the Marseillaise Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private collection
ELD4853495 French national anthem, the Marseillaise Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: French national anthem)

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836), with the speech of the Marseillaise 1830(engraving)
5669676 Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836), with the speech of the Marseillaise 1830(engraving); (add.info.: French army officer of the French Revolutionary Wars)

Hoisting the Ensign (colour photo)
8668577 Hoisting the Ensign (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the Ensign)

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
5304811 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

Portrait of Francis Scott Key (1779-1843), American lawyer who wrote the lyrics to the national anthem of the United
NWI4928346 Portrait of Francis Scott Key (1779-1843), American lawyer who wrote the lyrics to the national anthem of the United States, The Star-Spangled Banner

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a revolutionary soldier singing Marseillaise thinking of the soldier of
LUX4742739 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a revolutionary soldier singing Marseillaise thinking of the soldier of the front "La Marseillaise we will enter the quarry

A Cafe Chantant at Chalons, 1870 (engraving)
1575701 A Cafe Chantant at Chalons, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of a cafe Chantant at Chalons, singing La Marseillaise. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) author of the German national anthem
IMB4827739 Portrait of Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) author of the German national anthem.; (add.info.: Portrait of Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) author of the German national anthem.); © Imagebroker.

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285679 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a cantiniere holding a flag and singing a verse of the Marseillaise
LUX4739753 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a cantiniere holding a flag and singing a verse of the Marseillaise

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young woman with the French flag singing the Marseillaise
LUX4739786 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young woman with the French flag singing the Marseillaise, titled 'La Marseillaise'

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing Miss Chenal singer of the opera comique singing the Marseillaise, 1915
LUX4739781 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing Miss Chenal singer of the opera comique singing the Marseillaise

Patriotic map showing a cantiniere of the imperiale army with a tricolor flag and singing the Marseillaise, 1915
LUX4743761 Patriotic map showing a cantiniere of the imperiale army with a tricolor flag and singing the Marseillaise, 1915; (add.info)

Hoffmann von Fallersleben, German poet (coloured photo)
8655480 Hoffmann von Fallersleben, German poet (coloured photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoffmann von Fallersleben (1798-1874), German poet

Frances Alda sings Star Spangled Banner, 25 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Frances Alda sings Star Spangled Banner, 25 Jun 1917 (date created or published later). Soprano opera singer Frances Alda (1879-1952) performing at a ceremony to honor the Prince of Udine

Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train at Wellington Station, 1864. 'This is the only considerable railway undertaking begun in South Africa

Messrs Cope's Christmas entertainment to their workpeople at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, 1864. 'Mr. J. C. Cowper, the tragedian, recited, with great taste and feeling

Meeting of Charity Schoolchildren at the Crystal Palace, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Charity Schoolchildren at the Crystal Palace, 1858. The children of the various London Charity Schools, to the number of above five thousand...were conveyed to the Crystal Palace by

The Queen at the Concert in the Royal Albert Hall, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Queen at the Concert in the Royal Albert Hall, 1876. Queen Victoria...entered the Royal box punctually at four o'clock, the immense assemblage rising to receive her with all due respect

"Independence Day" in Paris; On July 4, 1917, the beginning of the Franco-American... 1917. Creator: Unknown
"Independence Day" in Paris; On July 4, 1917, the beginning of the Franco-American celebrations: given to General Pershing in the courtyard of les Invalides

Francis Scott Key (1779-1830), 1816. Creator: Joseph Wood
Francis Scott Key (1779-1830), 1816

L'Arrivee du General Pershing; Le general et ses officiers ecoutant la Marseillaise, 1917. Creator: Unknown
L'Arrivee du General Pershing; Le general et ses officiers ecoutant la Marseillaise, 1917. First World War: the arrival of General Pershing (in France)

En L'Honneur de L'Amerique; A Paris, place d'lena, le 22 avril: la foule autour de la statue...1917 Creator
En L'Honneur de L'Amerique; A Paris, place d'lena, le 22 avril: la foule autour de la statue de Washington, au pied de laquelle viennent d'etre chantes le Star Spangled Banner par

The Prince of Wales in Halifax - the triumphal procession passing the Children's Gallery... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Halifax, [Canada] - the triumphal procession passing the Children's Gallery in the Grand Parade - from a sketch by our special artist, G.H. Andrews, 1860

The Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at the Queen's Wharf, St. John's, Newfoundland, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at the Queen's Wharf, St. John's, Newfoundland, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Delaney

The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Exhibition hall designed by John William Hopkins....the Prince entered

'Rapatries a Evian; en ecoutant la "Marseillaise" on chante, on pleure, on prie…. !, 1917
Rapatries a Evian; en ecoutant la "Marseillaise" on chante, on pleure, on prie. !, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Francis Scott Key Monument in Baltimore, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Francis Scott Key Monument in Baltimore, 1914
Francis Scott Key Monument in Baltimore, 1914. US lawyer, author and poet Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics for "The Star-Spangled Banner". Monument designed by Antonin Mercie

La Guerre de Tranchees; A L'Interieur la vie Reprend, La "Marseillaise" a l'opera-comique, 1914
'La Guerre de Tranchees; A L'Interieur la vie Reprend, La "Marseillaise" a l'opera-comique, le 6 decembre 1914, 1914

Embarkation of Her Majesty, at Hull, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of Her Majesty, at Hull, 1854. Queen Victoria leaves Hull in Yorkshire. The pier...was covered with a substantial roof...and beneath this more seats were erected for the accommodation of

Chanteurs patriotes, dit aussi la "Marseillaise", 1794. Creator: Dominique Doncre
Chanteurs patriotes, dit aussi la "Marseillaise", 1794

2015 Mexican GP
AUTODROMO HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 01: Preparation for National Anthem during the Mexican GP at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on November 01, 2015 in Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico

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The power of national anthems transcends time and borders, uniting people under a common identity. From the printed jubilee version of "God Save The Queen" in 1887 to Francis Scott Key's misprinted "Star Spangled Banner" sheet music in 1814, these musical compositions have become symbols of patriotism and pride. In Boston, Massachusetts, the band of the Grenadier Guards stirred hearts with their rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" at a music festival in 1872. This performance showcased the enduring impact that national anthems have on inspiring unity and loyalty. During World War I, amidst the chaos and despair of trench warfare, soldiers found solace in playing the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise. " Its powerful accents echoed through the trenches as a reminder of their shared values and determination. The story of Alsace tells us how Rouget de Lisle sang his composition, "La Marseillaise, " symbolizing resilience against oppression. Even three Alsatian children carried this legacy forward into the 20th century by singing it proudly—a testament to its lasting significance. Over Fort Knox in Kentucky during World War II flew an American flag representing bravery—the floating folds embodying what it means to be home for heroes. Alfred T Palmer captured this poignant image that resonates with every note sung in "The Star-Spangled Banner. " Francois Rude immortalized France's spirit during tumultuous times with his high relief sculpture on Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile: volunteers raising their voices as they became known as La Marseillaise. It stands as a visual representation of courage etched into history. National anthems hold hope even beyond territorial boundaries; Sir Ambrose Shea visited Sisal Plantations in the Bahamas where he witnessed firsthand how these melodies instilled pride among locals—like "The Hope Of The Bahamas"—and fostered a sense of belonging.