Cenotaph Collection (page 4)

Petra Wadi Musa Eldji Grave Sheikh sacred tree
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Eldji. Grave of a Sheikh. A sacred tree growing from the cenotaph. (Juniperus Phaenicia L.). 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Wady Shaib Es-Salt Amman Cenotaph Neby Osha 30 foot
Wady Shaib Es-Salt, Amman, etc. Cenotaph of Neby Osha. 30 foot Muslim tomb of a Hebrew prophet. 1920, Jordan

Hebron surroundings Machpelah Cenotaph Joseph
Hebron and surroundings Machpelah. Cenotaph of Joseph. Monument in lower storey. 1920, West Bank, Hebron

Hebron surroundings Machpelah Cenotaph Isaac
Hebron and surroundings Machpelah. Cenotaph of Isaac showing distinctive features of Crusader Church. 1920, West Bank, Hebron

King Edward Viii And Queen Mary Arriving At The Cenotaph On Armistice Day, 1936. Edward Viii, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, Later The Duke Of Windsor, 1894

Poppies At Cenotaph On Remembrance Sunday; London, England, Uk

The Cenotaph in silhouette
View of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, erected after the World War One in remembrance of soldiers who fell during the conflict and the central focus for all remembrance events since. Date: 1926

Scotland / Glasgow 1960S
George Square, the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. This fine square is dominated by the Italianate Municipal Chambers, with the Cenotaph in front and the Scott Column. Date: 1960s

Sadness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Sadness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness. ~ Jackie Kennedy

Flowers To Remember
11th November 1920: A woman placing flowers at the Cenotaph in memory of the dead of the Great War. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Screen inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Ornate screen inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, India, before the tomb of Mumtaz Mahalx. The Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world and arguably one of the most beautiful

Modelled like a Greek Temple, the Cenotaph in the grounds of Flagstaff House at Barrackpore was erected as a Memorial to the Brave to commemorate those who fell in the battles of Java

Cenotaph, Hong Kong, unveiled in 1923, commemorating the dead of WW1 and WW2. Date: circa 1933

Memorial Cenotaph and Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima
The Memorial Cenotaph and the Genbaku Domu, Atomic Bomb Dome, in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan commemorating the bombing of Hiroshima at the end of World War II

Whitehall / Cenotaph 1926
Whitehall: the Cenotaph Date: 1926

Thomas Gray / Cenotaph
THOMAS GRAY Cenotaph to the English poet at Stoke Poges Date: 1716 - 1771

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Victory Square, showing the Cenotaph - Dominion and Province Buildings. Date: 1929

Liverpools Cenotaph - view from Lime Street looking toward St. Georges Hall and shows the panel inscribed: " And the Victory That Day was turned to Mourning unto all the People." A memorial

Floral tributes at the Cenotaph, November 1920
A little girl adds her contribution to the mass of floral tributes left at the Cenotaph, following its unveiling in Whitehall at the Armistice Day ceremony on 11 November 1920

The Cenotaph in Whitehall
Unveiled by King George V on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920, the Cenotaph - memorial to the Glorious Dead - designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built from Portland stone. Date: 1920

The Cenotaph covered in flowers, November 1920
The Cenotaph in Whitehall, pictured swamped in floral tributes in the days following its unveiling at the Armistice Day ceremony on 11 November 1920. 1920

Crowds visiting the Cenotaph at night, November 1920
Artists impression of the newly unveiled cenotaph at night with dense crowds thronging past, many leaving flowers following the Armistice Day ceremony on 11 November 1920. 1920

The Cenotaph unveiled, 1920
Page from The Sphere reporting on the unveiling of the Cenotaph in Whitehall by King George V on 11 November 1920. A temporary structure of wood

The Promenade, Llandudno, Clywd - Conwy
The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, Clywd/Conwy, Wales. Showing the cenotaph & Great Orme Date: 1920s

George Square, Cenotaph & Municipal Buildings, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

King George V, places first wreath on the Cenotaph
On 11th November 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice day, the Britsh nation, in reponse to an invitation by King George V

Paris, France - Chapelle Expiatoire of Louis XVI. 1829

Padmore china (Hanley) Cenotaph
A Padmore china (Hanley) Cenotaph inscribed MCMX1V - MCMX1X with the Coat of Arms of the City of London.. Commemorative Ware

Remembrance Day, 1920
The twelve war leaders as pall bearers at the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph (called Armistice Day pre-World War Two) on 11th November 1920, l to r: Sir Hedworth Meux, Earl Beatty

London Peace Procession, 19th July 1919
British naval contingent passing the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, as part of the Peace Day Victory procession or parade. Date: 19th July 1919

American troops in Victory Parade, 1919
American troops in the Victory Parade on Peace Day pass the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London, 19th July 1919 Date: 19th July 1919

Peace Day celebrations in London 1919
Peace Day celebrations in London, 19th July 1919, to celebrate the end of World War One. Flags of the Allied nations fly from windows along Whitehall and crowds line the street by the Cenotaph

Peace Day Victory parade in London 1919
The British contingent of the Victory Parade in Whitehall passing the Cenotaph on Peace Day, 19th July 1919. Date: 19th July 1919

Whitehall and Cenotaph
Whitehall, Westminster, London. Here is shown the Cenotaph, with the gleaming buildings of the War Office in the background and the dark shadow of the Treasury (left). Date: 1950s

Auckland Museum, Auckland, New Zealand

Cenotaph, Queens Gardens, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand - aerial
Cenotaph, Queens Gardens, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, aerial

Royal Bengal Tiger at the cenotaph, Ranthambhor National Park, India

Avila, San Vicente Church
Gothic-Romanesque cenotaph of San Vicente in the Romanesque basilica of San Vicente, Avila (UNESCO World Heritage City), Autonomous Community of Castile-Leon, Spain, April 2008

Muslim Tourist entering the gate of Isa Khan Niyazis Tomb
Muslim tourist entering the Isa Khan Niyazis Tomb. Isa Khan Niyazis Tomb: Constructed in 1547 CE, it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi

Gates of Isa Khan Niyazi Tomb
Isa Khan Niyazis Tomb: Constructed in 1547 CE, it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suris court of the Suri dynasty, who fought against the Mughals

Complete view of Isa Khan Niyazis Garden Tomb
Constructed in 1547 CE, it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suris court of the Suri dynasty, who fought against the Mughals

Complete view of Humayuns Tomb - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Humayuns tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayuns son Akbar) in 1569-70. The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993

Humayuns Tomb - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Humayuns tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayuns son Akbar) in 1569-70. The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993

Sunrise at Heros Square, Budapest, Hungary
Heroes Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders

Vintage print of Presidents James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley
Vintage American history print of Presidents James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley. It includes the dates of their births and deaths and reads: In Memoriam, Godas will

American flags placed in the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery
May 30, 2011 - American flags placed in the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day

A grave site at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France
May 24, 2014 - A grave site can be seen as U.S. Marines and their French counterparts gather at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France

The American Flag rests in front a headstone
May 25, 2006 - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from across the Washington D.C. joined forces to place over 227, 000 flags at the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Remembering the Sacrifice: Old Bill paying his respects at the Cenotaph in Whitehall" On that solemn day of November 11, 1919, as the world observed its first Remembrance Day, a poignant scene unfolded in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. Old Bill, a symbol of countless soldiers who had fought valiantly during World War I, knelt before this powerful monument dedicated to their fallen comrades. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and unveiled on November 11th, 1920 - exactly two years after the armistice was signed - The Cenotaph stands tall as an enduring symbol of remembrance and reverence. Its stoic presence has witnessed countless moments etched into history. Intriguingly enough, another Cenotaph exists across oceans in India's Ranthambhor National Park. Here, a regal Royal Bengal Tiger pauses beside its own cenotaph-like structure; a reminder that even nature pays homage to those who have departed. Back in London's bustling streets lies yet another iconic moment captured by time: The cortege of the Unknown Warrior passing by the revered Cenotaph. This symbolic journey honored all unidentified soldiers lost during World War I and forever linked them with this hallowed ground. Beyond London's borders lie other tributes to sacrifice. St Annes on Sea proudly displays its own cenotaph while Morecambe's Winter Gardens shares space with this memorial too. These Lancashire landmarks serve as reminders that remembrance knows no boundaries. As we gaze upon these images from different corners of time and place – whether it be Constable’s depiction of Sir Joshua Reynolds' cenotaph or snapshots from 1921 or today – one thing remains clear: The Cenotaph is more than just stone and marble; it embodies our collective gratitude for those who gave everything so that we may live in peace.