Traditions Collection (page 2)

Tatler front cover, Fourth of June at Eton, 1955
Tatler front cover featuring an illustration of the traditional Fourth of June celebrations at Eton College with parents and siblings gathered for the speeches, food

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

Dean and Adams Revolving Rifle (engraving)
7181498 Dean and Adams Revolving Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dean and Adams Revolving Rifle)

The wedding procession by Pieter Brueghel II the Young known as Brueghel d
JLJ4602647 The wedding procession by Pieter Brueghel II the Young known as Brueghel d Enfer (Breughel, Bruegel or Breugel) (1564-1638) 17th century by Brueghel

Thousands of villagers line the streets of Atherstone for the traditional Shrove Tuesday ball game. The 700-year-old game, which has often been marred by jostling and shoving

Dr. Thomas Maughan, Chief Druid at the dawn ceremony of the summer Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge. June 1968 P004977

A group of French actresses enjoy a performance by a local belly dancer during a night out in Marrakech, Morocco December 1952 C5929-027

Boy and girl in paper hats pull a cracker at the party table Date: circa 1929

Horn Dance, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, England, UK

Facade of a restaurant in the Old Town Market Place (Rynek) in Warsaw, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Poland

Sao Jorge castle and Praca da Figueira at the historic centre of Lisbon. Portugal

A Tiki at Raroera Pah, New Zealand. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847

Picture No. 11675818
Local Dancers performing a traditional dance with Virunga Mountains in the background. Date:

Covent Garden Market Christmas Decorations and Lights, London, England
Xmas Tree at the Covent Garden Market Christmas Decorations and Lights, London, England

Guardsmen marching at the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, London
Pageantry of guardsmen marching and on parade at the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II during the Celebrations in London

Proposal on a leap year
A woman proposing to her boyfriend on Valentines Day during a leap year - the only occasion by tradition that this is allowed !

George V presenting new standards to Household Cavalry
King George V presenting new standards to the Household Cavalry on Horse Guards Parade, Central London

Oak Apple Day at Chelsea Hospital
Lord Roberts takes the salute of the Chelsea Pensioners as they march past the statue of Charles II, which is covered with oak branches in honour of Oak Apple Day

Girl & Grandfather Clock
Is it Christmas yet ? - an impatient girl inspects the grandfather clock with her candle

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

Recipe for Pudding
Recipe for Christmas Pudding using McDougalls Flour

BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas)
7215227 BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Late 1875--early 1876 Oil on canvas L This painting)

The Dunmow Flitch of Bacon Custom, Examination of Candidates in the Town-Hall, at Great Dunmow (engraving)
1608063 The Dunmow Flitch of Bacon Custom, Examination of Candidates in the Town-Hall, at Great Dunmow (engraving) by English School

Jewish market on the East Side, New York, c. 1890-1901 (b / w photo)
862678 Jewish market on the East Side, New York, c.1890-1901 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Communion of the Virgin, 1663 (oil on canvas)
JEB4882123 The Communion of the Virgin, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Gimignani or Gemignano, Giacinto (1611-81); 221x172 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; Italian, out of copyright

Fashions at Henley Regatta. Woman in a punt, smoking a cigarette. 1926

Mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham and lady mayoress ride the dodgem cars at the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959 In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach

Beheaded Guy at the Tower of London. The only place where a Guy with such a head is appreciated is outside the Tower, well thats their story

A view of a village pancake race in action. February 1951 P005030

GOOD KING WENCESLAS
Good King Wenceslas

Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Yeoman Warders of the Tower on their way to Easter service at St. Peter ad Vincula Chapel in the Tower of London after their annual inspection by the governor of the Tower. Date: 1936

Christmas lights and decorations in London, England
Christmas lights and decorations in Oxford Street, London, England

Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille
Music sheet cover for the Queen of the May Quadrille, composed by the French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860), and dedicated to Mrs Robert Arkwright (the actress Frances Crawford Kemble)

Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
An opening custom of the Anglesey Hunt, whereby hot coppers or small change (heated in a bucket by the fire) are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball

Girls / Mistletoe & Holly
Two girls accompanied by a small dog gather holly and mistletoe

Torquay Regatta Fair along Victoria Parade in the early 1950s

Chapel Royal choristers
Seven Chapel royal boy choristers make their way along the street towards Buckingham Palace for an 11 o clock service, on the occasion of the Kings return to London

Girl has Fairy Dreams
A small girl sleeping by the fire with her dolly dreams of the joys of Christmas Day

Lady Cook & Boars Head
The cook bears in the Boars Head

Schoolgirls Dream
The schoolgirl at her desk day-dreams of the pleasures of the Christmas holidays

Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. A participant in the Ati-atihan festival wearing brighly-colored hand made costume made from recycled and natural materials

Detail of the Gaucho knife (facon), Estancia Bonanza, El Chalten, Argentina. (MR)

Shushukos for sale in Larnaca Cyprus. Shushukos is a dried grape jelly and walnut sweet. It is also known as Churchkhela

Handmade Musical Instruments, Chania, Crete, Greece

Greek Traditional Easter Bread, Tsoureki

Traditional fur hats for sale. Itchan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan

Mici, the delicious traditional sausages of Brasov, very tasty and spicy. Romania

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"Preserving the Essence: Celebrating Timeless Traditions Around the World" The thrill of tradition echoes through the English countryside as riders and their loyal dogs embark on a spirited fox hunting adventure. Immerse yourself in Bulgarian culture as you witness the captivating Rachenitsa Dance, an ancient folk tradition that has mesmerized generations. Prague's Old Town Square Christmas Market comes alive with twinkling lights and joyful laughter, enchanting visitors from all corners of the globe. Welcome the New Year with a bang. Marvel at the breathtaking fireworks illuminating Funchal harbor in Madeira, Portugal, creating a dazzling spectacle for all to behold. Uncover wisdom passed down through generations with "Old English Proverbs and Sayings, " beautifully illustrated by Pauline Baynes – timeless words that still resonate today. Step back in time to 1930s elegance as snooker players engage in a thrilling game, showcasing both skill and camaraderie amidst billiard halls' nostalgic ambiance. London bids farewell to another year with a grand display of fireworks against the iconic backdrop of the London Eye – an unforgettable celebration marking new beginnings. Witness history come alive as guards donning bearskin hats stand tall during Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, symbolizing centuries-old traditions upheld by British royalty. Lose yourself in Krakow's vibrant Rynek (Market Square) where history intertwines seamlessly with modern life; explore its charming streets while admiring its majestic Old Town Hall standing proud amidst it all. Journey into East Africa's heartland and be captivated by Mombasa's ngoma ceremony—a powerful display of African warrior traditions celebrating strength, courage, and unity. Mesmerized by his melodic tunes, watch in awe as a snake charmer weaves magic through music while coaxing serpents from their baskets, an ancient art form that continues to intrigue.