Standard Collection (#100)

The Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London, early 20th century. The building, designed by James Johnson and Robert Smirke, was completed in 1809

Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire, home of the Dent family, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, home of Baron Tollemache, c1880. Designed in the style of a castle of the time of Edward I by the Gothic Revival architect Anthony Salvin

Rederijkers, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1642 (c1870). Artist: CL van Kesteren
Rederijkers, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1642 (c1870). Rederijkers were members of rederijkerskamers (chambers of rhetoric), which were dramatic societies popular in the Low Countries in the 15th

Schuttersdoelens, c1870. Artist: CL van Kesteren
Schuttersdoelens, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)

Abel Tasman, 17th century Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant, c1870. Artist: JH Rennefeld
Abel Tasman, 17th century Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant, c1870. Tasman is best known for his discovery of Tasmania in 1642

Astronaut James Irwin (1930-1991) gives a salute on the Moon, 1971. Artist: NASA
Astronaut James Irwin (1930-1991) gives a salute on the Moon, 1971. Irwin, pilot of the Lunar Module, gives a military salute while standing beside the deployed U.S

John Watts Young (b1930), NASA astronaut, c1990s. Artist: NASA
John Watts Young (b1930), NASA astronaut, c1990s. John Watts Young is a former NASA astronaut who walked on the Moon on April 21 1972, during the Apollo 16 mission

The Battle of Ramillies, 1706. The Tomb of Ottomond. The Duke of Marlborough receiving captured standards. At the Battle of Ramillies, during the War of the Spanish Succession

Dotombori, or Theatre Street, Osaka, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Dotombori, or Theatre Street, Osaka, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Warriors Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 1924-1926. Artist: EC Boon
The Warriors Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 1924-1926. The Warriors Chapel dates from the 14th century. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume II

Advert for Standard motor cars, 1920s

Standard Car advert, 1935. Commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The illustration shows a Standard car used by the King

Carlisle Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria, 19th century. Artist: Bale & Hulman
Carlisle Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co. (London, Paris and New York, 19th century)

Erecting the standard of the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas, 1931. Published by Sands Studio

The Belmont Building, Union Club and Empress Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, c1900s. Published by Valentine & Sons

Capture of the guns by the Highlanders before Cawnpore, 1857, (c1860). Battle during the period of East India Company rule in what is now known as Kanpur, India

Demonstration of the Paris Freemasons, France, 1870 (late 19th century). 10, 000 members of the masonic lodges of Paris preparing to march to the Hotel de Ville

Arrival of French troops in Mexico, 1864 (late 19th century). Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph, Archduke of Austria (1832-1867) was crowned Emperor of Mexico on 10 June 1864

Major Sprague and the Indians, c1895. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

General Rimington, Sir Pertab Singh and the Rajah of Rutlam, France, 1900s. Artist: Crown
General Rimington, Sir Pertab Singh and the Rajah of Rutlam, France, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

St Chrisogonus, 15th century, (1933). Artist: Michele Giambono
St Chrisogonus, 15th century, (1933). Painting of St Chrysogonus in the Church of SS Gervasio and Protasio, Venice. Illustration from the Apollo Volume XVIII, no 108, (December 1933)

Mission Dolores, San Francisco, California, 19th century (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York, 1937)

Sutters Fort, Sacramento, California, 1847 (1937). Artist: Snyder
Sutters Fort, Sacramento, California, 1847 (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York, 1937)

Festung Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Festung Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria, c1900s. As seen from the Kaolinerbrucke. Festung Hohensalzburg (High Salzburg Fortress in German) is a castle in the Austrian city of Salzburg

The Resurrection, mid 15th century, (1930). Artist: Andrea del Castagno
The Resurrection, mid 15th century, (1930). Illustration from Apollo, A Journal of the Arts, (London 1930)

Irish national volunteers, Maryborough Corps of Nationalists, 1914
Irish national volunteers, Maryborough Corps of Nationalists, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Annual procession of the Orangemen, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1922. Artist: J Johnson
Annual procession of the Orangemen, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Leipzigs great advertisement parade, Leipzig, Germany, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

A fete in Algeria, 1957

Coats of arms and flags of Canada

Lords cricket ground, London, 1836 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Traditional enemies assembled at a peace conference in Claudetown, Sarawak, c1899, (1922). Artist: Dr Charles Hose
Traditional enemies assembled at a peace conference in Claudetown, Sarawak, c1899, (1922). The great peace-making at Marudi, Baram District, between the Kayan, Kenyah

The Savoy Hotel as seen from the River Thames, London, 1905. Artist: William Harold Oakley
The Savoy Hotel as seen from the River Thames, London, 1905. From The Connoisseur magazine (March 1905)

Naval review off the coast of Portsmouth, 1907 (1908). Artist: Queen Alexandra
Naval review off the coast of Portsmouth, 1907 (1908). From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera, by Queen Alexandra, published by The Daily Telegraph (London, 1908)

Regent Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Regent Street, London, 1926-1927. The upper part of the famous shopping street looking towards Oxford Circus. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

An anti-war meeting, Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

A merry-go-round, part of a bank holiday carnival on Hamstead Heath, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Military trumpeter, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Military trumpeter, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Election hustings in Stepney Green during the Tower Hamlets election, London, 1852. From the Illustrated London News (10 June 1852)

A knight and a maiden, 13th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 13th century manuscript illustration in Psautier Latin (ms. no 175), held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Printing election posters in Japan, 1936. Artist: Fox Photos
Printing election posters in Japan, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Entry of the King of Epinette, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration held by the Library of Rouen

Standards of the church and the empire, 1529-1530 (1849). Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Standards of the church and the empire, 1529-1530 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century manuscript illustration in Entry of Charles V and Clement VII into Bologna

The United States section of the Paris International Exhibition, 1867. From a supplement to The Illustrated London News (6 June 1867)

The Nova Scotia section of the Paris International Exhibition, 1867. From a supplement to The Illustrated London News (6 June 1867)

A knights armament, 1849. A 19th century version of an original manuscript illustration held by the British Museum. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

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"Unveiling the Standard: A Journey through History and Heritage" Step into a world where history unfurls its vibrant tapestry, as we explore the captivating story behind the "standard. " From the majestic HMS Victory to the iconic flags that fluttered in triumph at Nelson's famous signal during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, this is a journey you won't want to miss. As you delve deeper into our exhibit, marvel at the meticulously crafted flags used by the Royal Navy, each one carrying with it tales of bravery and valor. Gaze upon awe-inspiring masterpieces like "The Battle of Waterloo" and "The Battle of Trafalgar, " immortalized on canvas for generations to come. Transport yourself back in time as Scipio Africanus meets Hannibal at their fateful encounter during the Battle of Zama. Admire ancient Roman costumes that evoke an era long gone but never forgotten. But it's not just history that beckons us; advertisements from yesteryears also have their place here. Discover an enchanting advert for Horlicks Malted, evoking memories of cozy evenings sipping warm goodness. And who can resist Patersons Camp Coffee? Let your senses be tantalized by its enticing aroma. Intrigue awaits around every corner as we introduce you to a charming Bedlington Terrier, also known as Rothbury Terrier – loyal companions throughout centuries past. Marvel at King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations captured on an ILN cover from 1935 – a testament to enduring traditions and royal splendor. Finally, witness engineering excellence with Rolls Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 standard engine – a symbol of innovation and power propelling mankind forward. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through time where they are set high and legacies are forged. Immerse yourself in our exhibition filled with treasures that remind us why history is not just a collection of events, but a testament to the human spirit.