Common Wealth Collection

Poster for Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Australia
Poster for the Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line: cruises to Australia via the Suez Canal and Colombo (one class only)

Coronation Procession, 1953
Double page spread artists impression of the Coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II showing the various military and ceremonial representatives of the UK and Commonwealth

Queen Elizabeth II, 1970
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth in December 1970, standing by a globe. Date: 1970

1297 copy of the Magna Carta sold to Australia
The thirteenth century copy of the Magna Carta, bought by the Australian Commonwealth National Library from Kings School, Bruton, Somerset

Mail Ship Flags & Others
Flags including those of the States of Australia, New Zealand, Royal Mail & the Orient and Pacific Steam Navigation Companies

Wounded Indian Troops - Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Indian soldiers wounded in action during the First World War, convalesce in the Royal Pavilion at Brighton

Standards of British Commonwealth Countries
Borne in the Coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II: the standards of British Commonwealth countries. Date: 1953

Poster advertising Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line cruises from England to Australia, via the Suez Canal and Colombo

British and Indian soldiers - WWI allies (2 / 3)
Comrades at Arms British and Indian troops fighting together during WWI

Sir John Oglander
SIR JOHN OGLANDER deputy-governor of the Isle of Wight, whose royalist sympathies and loyalty to Charles I got him into trouble with the Commonwealth. Date: 1585 - 1655

George Lord Digby
GEORGE lord DIGBY statesman and diplomat, in exile during the Commonwealth. a catholic and an astrologer. with his autograph

William Lenthall
WILLIAM LENTHALL statesman whose conduct during the commonwealth was often ambiguous and controversial. with his autograph Date: 1591 - 1662

Henry Lord Jermyn
HENRY lord JERMYN, earl of St Albans courtier, in exile during the commonwealth, chiefly known for his greed and avarice with his autograph

Battle of Portland 1653
BATTLE OF PORTLAND (Three-days battle), 1st Anglo-Dutch War. Robert Blake & fleet of the Commonwealth of England attack Dutch under Maarten Tromp who suffered heavy losses

John Milton, 1850
3478686 John Milton, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of John Milton (1608-1674) an English poet, polemicist, man of letters and civil servant for the Common Wealth

Canadian Infantry during World War 1
3786759 Canadian Infantry during World War 1; (add.info.: Canadian Infantry during World War 1. April 1916. Wearing newly designed helmets in a trench. The Illustrated News, April 5, 1916)

Oliver Cromwell rejecting the crown (engraving)
727098 Oliver Cromwell rejecting the crown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell rejecting the crown)

Costumes Past and Present at the Health Exhibition (engraving)
1622812 Costumes Past and Present at the Health Exhibition (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes Past and Present at the Health Exhibition)

One hundred dollar bill issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia at Richmond, 15 October 1862
CONFEDERATE CURRENCY. One hundred dollar bill issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia at Richmond, 15 October 1862. A portrait of George Washington is on the left

Tunku Abdul Rahman, Harold Macmillan, Duncan Sandys and Lee
Photograph showing (left to right): Tunku Abdul Rahman, Prime Minister of the Federation of Malaya; Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister of Great Britain; Duncan Sandys

Coronation 1953, Commonwealth army contingents marching in p
Marching through the rain-soaked streets, some of the Australian and Canadian troops who preceded Queen Elizabeth II in the golden state coach in the procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham

The Illustrated London News Royal Tour 1953 issue
Front cover of The Illustrated London News special number commemorating the six month royal tour of 1953 when Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia, New Zealand

Commonwealth and Empire Stands at Coronation, 1953
Looking towards Broad Sanctuary from Parliament Square, a view of the area outside Westminster Abbey designed to represent the Commonwealth

Queen Elizabeth II with leaders of the Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth II (born 1926) with the leaders of the Commonwealth in 1952. They were gathered for an official dinner at which the Queen presided on December 3rd that year where seven Commonwealth

British artillery in Malaya
British troops move an artillery piece into position amongst banana trees in thick jungle during the Battle of Malaya. The British and Commonwealth forces were unable to halt the Japanese advance

Queen Elizabeth II - royal tour of India
Queen Elizabeth II at a polo match with President Dr Rajendra Prasad in New Delhi during the royal tour of India in 1961. Date: 1961

Old Sayings and Predictions verified and fulfilled, touching the young King of Scotland
XJF347918 Old Sayings and Predictions verified and fulfilled, touching the young King of Scotland and his gued Subjects, published in 1651 (engraving) by English School

Sunny skies as see through the fronds of a palm tree on Isla Verde beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Religious amendment to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776
VIRGINIA: BILL OF RIGHTS. Religious amendment to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776

VIRGINIA: MOTTO. Sic semper tyrrannis (thus always to tyrants), the motto of the Commonwealth of Virginia, surrounded by portraits of the states favorite sons

VIRGINIA: CARTOUCHE, 1826. Cartouche symbolizing the Commonwealth of Virginia from Boyds map of Virginia, 1826

STATE COAT OF ARMS, 1787. The armorial bearings (coat of arms) of Pennsylvania (top) and New Jersey. American line engraving from Columbian Magazine, 1787

SUBMISSION OF JAMESTOWN. Governor William Berkeley and other colonial leaders at Jamestown, Virginia, submit to the authority of commissioners sent from London by the Commonwealth government, 1652

GREAT SANHEDRIN COURT. The Great Sanhedrin, the supreme rabbinic court of Jerusalem during the second Commonwealth Era, in session. Copper engraving from an 18th century English Bible

Cession of Fiji to Great Britain
Colonial Office Fiji. Instrument of cession to the Crown, 10 October 1874 Date: 10th October 1874

Hotel Commonwealth, New York City, USA Date: circa 1910s

Empire Day Flags 1930S
British women making Union Jack flags for Empire Day, when the British Empire was celebrated in Britain and the Commonwealth. Date: early 1930s

Queen Elizabeth II - British Columbia, 1971
Queen Elizabeth II meeting local Indian tribes during a royal tour of British Columbia in Canada as part of the centenary celebrations in June 1971. Date: 1971

Japanese army cross Singapore causeway
Japanese forces cross the causeway from Malaya to Singapore. Malaya had been taken from the retreating British and Commonwealth forces at the end of January 1942

Australian troops train in Malaya
Australian troops train in the thick jungle of Malaya, in anticipation of the Japanese invasion, which came in December 1941. Date: 1941

Queen Elizabeth II and Commonwealth ministers in jolly mood at Buckingham Palace in 1968. Date: 1968

Mr D. F. Morgan in Aden
Mr D.F. Morgan (Commonwealth Commissioner) in Aden talking to a Yemeni Scout with other scouts sitting on the floor watching. circa 1959

Mr F. Morgan with Aden Scouts
Mr F. Morgan (Commonwealth Commissioner) shaking hands with a scout from the 1st Aden Group, Sheikh Othman. 19 August 1959

Mr F. Morgan with Scouts in Aden
Mr F. Morgan (Commonwealth Commissioner) with 18c Aden Group and 8h Othman Group. 19 August 1959

Queen Elizabeth II with nuclear scientists
Commonwealth nuclear scientists entertained to lunch at Balmoral by Queen Elizabeth II in 1958. The forty scientists were part of a tour of the nuclear power stations of Britain - the idea being

Coronation. Coach Escorts - West Door Abbey
Coaches and escorts at West door of Abbey. Commonwealth Prime Ministers 1953

Coronation. Coaches approch Weat Door of Abbey
Coaches arrive at the West Door of the Abbey carrying Commonwealth Prime Ministers 1953

British / New Guinea
The Premier of Queensland takes possession of eastern New Guinea for the British Date: 1853

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"Common Wealth: Celebrating Unity, Heritage, and Progress" Step into the world through a captivating journey. From the vintage poster enticing travelers to explore Australia with Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Queen Elizabeth II's regal presence in 1970, this collection of historical moments showcases the essence of unity within the Commonwealth. Witness the grandeur of Queen Elizabeth II during her Coronation Procession in 1953, as she symbolizes the strength and continuity of this global alliance. Delve deeper into history with a glimpse at a remarkable artifact - a 1297 copy of Magna Carta sold to Australia, highlighting shared values rooted in justice and freedom. The significance of communication is portrayed through Mail Ship Flags & Others, reminding us how connections were forged across vast distances. The compassion shown towards wounded Indian troops at Royal Pavilion, Brighton demonstrates the unwavering support among members during times of conflict. Standards proudly displayed by British Commonwealth countries exemplify their unique identities while embracing collective goals for progress. Embark on unforgettable cruises advertised by Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line posters that beckon adventure seekers to explore new horizons together. Reflecting upon shared sacrifices made during World War I, witness British and Indian soldiers standing side by side as allies against adversity. Sir John Oglander's contribution serves as an inspiration for future generations to nurture ties within this diverse family. Honoring those who laid down their lives for peace and freedom lies at El Alamein's Commonwealth war cemetery in Egypt – a poignant reminder that our common heritage binds us even in times of sorrow. George Lord Digby epitomizes leadership within this community united by mutual respect and cooperation. His legacy inspires us all to strive for excellence while fostering camaraderie among nations. In every corner explored throughout these glimpses into history lies an enduring testament to unity – Common Wealth – where diversity thrives alongside shared aspirations for progress and prosperity.