Ceremony Collection (#5)

St. John s. Isle of Man
St. Johns Church, on Tynwald Hill, Isle of Man, where a service is held every year, on 5th July, before the ceremony of choosing a new Parliament takes place on Tynwald Hill. Date: 1960s photo

Queen Elizabeth II with Sir Basil Spence
The Queen talking to Sir Basil Spence, architect of the new Coventry Cathedral during her visit to the city to attend the ceremony of consecration in 1962. Date: 1962

Kaiser Wilhelm II at Kiel shipyard, Germany, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, visiting Kiel shipyard, Germany, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 2 October 1918

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Marriage of dwarfs at the court of Peter the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Blessing the Bells of St. Pauls Cathedral, 1878
Engraving showing the ceremony held to bless the newly installed bells of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, in 1878. The image shows a group of clergy, kneeling in prayer, and the ringers

Girls watching a military parade in the main square

Priests at Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI, Paris, France, Europe

Easter Mass at St. Peters Basilica, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

The Priestly Blessing Ceremony by the Western Wall at Succot, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Wedding of Prince Arthur to Princess Louise of Prussia
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850 1942) marrying Princess Louise of Prussia (1860 1917), on 13th March 1879, at St Georges Chapel, Windsor

NEW YORK: CUBAN SHIP. The Cuban naval ship Cuba in New York Harbor, to take part
NEW YORK: CUBAN SHIP. The Cuban naval ship " Cuba" in New York Harbor, to take part in the unveiling ceremony for the memorial to the U.S.S. Maine, 1913

Allied Military Leaders receive Legion of Honour Grand Croix
Allied Military Leaders - WWII era. General Gamelin, Commander-in-chief of the Allied Armies; General Sir Edmund Ironside, Chief of the British Imperial General Staff; General Viscount Gort

Procession of Horse Guardsmen - London Date: circa 1910s

Easter Celebrations in Rural Russia
Easter Celebrations in Russia - The traditional cakes pictures are only baked once a year for the celebration. Date: 1902

Beating the Bounds Boats
ENGLAND - BEATING THE BOUNDS Choirboys and dignitaries sailing down the Thames in rowing boats, en route to St. Clement Danes for the beating the parish boundaries ceremony Date: early 1930s

Crowning of Nicolas I
NICOLAS I/TSAR SCENES & EVENTS Crowning of the Tzar in Moscow on 19 August 1826. Date: 1796 - 1855

Synagogue dedication / Picart
The dedication of the Portuguese Jewish Synagogue at Amsterdam

Monk holding an incense bowl during an Ecumenical celebration, Paris, France, Europe

Statue of Hindu deity with pilgrims walking 272 steps up to Batu Caves during Hindu Thaipusam Festival, Sri Subramaniyar Swami Temple, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pilgrims throwing offerings into holy fire during the Hindu Thaipusam Festival at Sri Subramaniyar Swami Temple, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Evzones guards in front of Greek Parliament building, Syntagma square, Athens, Greece, Europe

Tibetans dressed for religious shamans ceremony, Tongren, Qinghai Province, China, Asia

Limerick Mitre / Shaw
A precious mitre used by the Bishop of Limerick, Ireland on occasions of great ceremony. It is made of plates of gold and adorned with gems and precious stones

Victoria / Pjournal / 1897
Queen Victoria rides through the streets of London on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee

Rousseaus Remains
The remains of Jean-Jacques Rousseau are transferred to the Pantheon, Paris, with much ceremony, during the Revolution

Lincoln Inauguration
Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States at Washington, in front of the partly completed Capitol building

Tower Bridge / Opening 94
The Opening Ceremony : the Royal Yacht passes between the raised drawbridges

The Standard Bearers Of George V During His Coronation Ceremony In 1910. From Left To Right, Mr. Frank S. Dymoke, The Kings Champion Bearer Of The Standard Of England, Sir

Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony During Sunset At Ala Moana; Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Clive Epstein, brother of The Beatles manager Brian Epstein, marries Barbara Mattison at Greenbank Synagogue, Liverpool. Clive is on the right, Brian 3rd from left, in the background

Donald Trump & Angie Everhart Celebrity Ryder Cup 04, Opening Ceremony Oakland Hills, Detroit, USA 17 September 2004 Date: 17 September 2004

Leeds United footballer Paul Reaney with bride Sandra Proctor after their wedding ceremony February 1967

Opening Yate Shopping Centre JLP01_08_071866
Yate Shopping Centre, Yate, South Gloucestershire. A large crowd of people gathered around the fountain on Four Seasons Square for the official opening of Yate Shopping Centre

Members of the Shembe Church pray while kneeling in water on the Durban beach front, October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Rogan Ward (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Africa, Senegal, Dakar. Artisanal wooden masks outside the food market

Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. Zangbeto ceremony in heve

Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. A voodoo shrine at Heve

President William Howard Taft with Mayor Frank K. Mott. at the laying of the cornerstone... 1911
President William Howard Taft with Mayor Frank K. Mott. at the laying of the cornerstone for the Oakland City Hall, Oakland, California on October 13, 1911

Royal Progress, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Royal Progress, 1911

First earth from Lexington Ave subway, D. McManus & T Stack, chief engineer
First earth from Lexington Ave. subway, D. McManus & T. Stack, chief engineer, between c1910 and c1915

Breaking ground. for New Subway, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Breaking ground. for New Subway, between c1910 and c1915

McAneny - Prendergast, Milo, breaking ground for Subway, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
George McAneny, William A. Prendergast, Milo, breaking ground for Subway, between c1910 and c1915

Class of 1913, Ivy Day, Barnard, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Class of 1913, Ivy Day, Barnard, 1911

King and Queen leaving St. George's Chapel, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King and Queen leaving St. George's Chapel, 1911. Shows the soon-to-be King of England, George V, and his wife Mary of Teck leaving the St

King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Shows King George V Trooping the Colour, for the first time in May 1911 in front of the Admiralty Extension Building

Cornerstone laying 6/7/11; N.M. Butler; Seth Low, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornerstone laying 6/7/11; N.M. Butler; Seth Low, 1911. Shows Nicholas Murray Butler (1862-1947), president of Columbia University and Seth Low, former Columbia president and former Mayor of New York

Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910

Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910

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"Celebrating Tradition: A Tapestry of Ceremonies" Step into a world where history unfolds through grand ceremonies. From the iconic portrait capturing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1953 to the powerful poster showcasing the Welsh Guards, these images reflect the essence of ceremonial splendor. Journey back to ancient Athens, where a majestic statue of Athena stood tall in the Parthenon, symbolizing wisdom and strength. Explore The Little White Chapel, an intimate setting for countless weddings that have witnessed vows exchanged and love celebrated. Discover Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth who embodies prosperity and fortune. Delve into Selassie Crowned in 1930, as Ethiopia's Emperor Haile Selassie ascended to power amidst regal pageantry. Reflect on poignant moments like First Remembrance Day in 1919 when nations united to honor fallen heroes. Witness EVCW2A-00019 capture soldiers' dedication during war times or be captivated by Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's enchanting wedding day. Marvel at The Coronation of Shah Iran as opulence intertwines with tradition or immerse yourself in Queen Elizabeth II's breathtaking coronation ceremony of 1953. Admire a cutaway view of Westminster Abbey during King George VI's coronation in 1937 - an architectural masterpiece steeped in symbolism. Ceremony transcends time; it is a testament to human heritage and reverence for significant milestones. Join us on this captivating journey through centuries-old rituals that continue to inspire awe and admiration across cultures worldwide.