Commonwealth Collection (page 2)

A radio operator at work
A WaF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force) radio operator, communicating with aircraft, 1 May 1943

Wartime Utility dresses
The first collection of Utility dresses for women designed by Norman Hartnell modelled in Bond Street 1942

Women of the Air Transport Auxiliary Service, whose job was to fly combat aircraft from the factories to RAF bases

WaF checking barrage balloon
A WaF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force) checks that the barrage balloon is securely tethered, 12 November 1942

Mass at bombed Southwark Cathedral
Holding mass in the ruins of St Georges Roman Catholic Cathedral, Southwark London June 1941

Bomb damaged house Hackney London
Children viewing a bomb damaged house, with a message on the door to the milkman, Hackney London 11 October 1940

Woman bus conductor in wartime
Woman bus conductor standing on the rear platform of a London Bus 1940

Australian troops marching
Australian troops march on The Strand, London 28 June 1940

Dancing at an open air dance
An open-air dance at Brockwell Park in London in the summer of 1941; with the majority of young men in the forces the young women partner each other, 2 July 1941

Open as usual
A hairdressers in the West End of London after an air-raid; the legend Business as Usual and the Union Jack were two of the most frequently seen symbols of British morale

Children waving while being evacuated
Youngsters crowd a train window while leaving a London railway station for the country, 1 December 1939

All together again
A group reunited

Women relaxing in the park in 1942
Women sunbathing in 1942

Wartime street trader
A trader in Lambeth Walk London selling silk stockings 1940

Collecting firewood
A family out collecting firewood to keep the home fires burning, in response to a coal shortage in southern England, 25 February 1945

Robert Blake calls on Oliver Cromwell (litho)
976613 Robert Blake calls on Oliver Cromwell (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Blake calls on Oliver Cromwell)

World War 1: Australians parading for the trenches
3787052 World War 1: Australians parading for the trenches; (add.info.: World War 1: Australians parading for the trenches. Official War Photograph, published on postcard. Series 10. No. 80)

Indian Cavalry during World War 1
3786770 Indian Cavalry during World War 1; (add.info.: Indian Cavalry during World War 1. April 1916. French officer explaining the carbine (rifle) to Indian soldiers

Cree First Nations Canadians during World War 1
3786782 Cree First Nations Canadians during World War 1; (add.info.: Cree First Nations Canadians during World War 1. Three generations with grandsons in army uniform. 1916. Saskatchewan, Canada)

USA, Virginia, Virginia Beach, Beach scene

USA, Virginia, Virginia Beach, Atlantic Fun Park

Frankfort, Kentucky, USA town skyline on the Kentucky River at dusk

Dramatic landscape of paradise tropical island beach with perfect sunny sky, artistic black and white process

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

Headstone Major Gus March-Phillips, St Laurent sur Mer
The grave is in the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery. March-Phillips commanded a Small Scale Landing Force that came ashore here in a Commando operation named Aquatint on 12 September 1942

TSS Largs Bay, steamship of the Australian Commonwealth Line. Date: circa 1922

Princess Diana visiting Mianpur Old Age Welfare Centre in Hyderabad, India. 14th February 1992

Australian troops land at Jacquinot Bay in New Britain, Papua New Guinea during the battle in the Far East in the Second World War

Canadian soldiers on the Italian front during the Second World War. New field telephone device but the same " Old Bill"

Brian Epstein (front row standing, sixth from the right right) pictured with some of the groups appearing at " An Evening of Popular British Music at The Commonwealth Arts Festival

Queen Elizabeth II aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia on her Royal Jubilee Tour of Western Samoa. 10th February 1977

Princess Diana, Princess of Wales, with admirer Bryan Adams during the intermission of the Gala Entertainment evening at Expo Theatre in Vancouver, Canada. 3rd May 1986

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit to Fiji 16-17 February 1977, as part of their Royal Silver Jubilee Tour

Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, 11th February 1992

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Ghana, November 1961. 9-20 November 1961

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Canada, and Prince Edward Island. Here she is ccomapnied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Queen Elizabeth II visited Canada 5-13 October 1964

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit to Fiji 17-19 December 1953. The Queen inspects the guard on her arrival at Lautoka in the Fiji Isles as part of her Coronation Tour. December 1953

Royal Caribbean tour, 1966. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Crown Point, Tobago. 10th Feb 1966

The Queen at Lautoka in Fiji, with the governer Sir Ronald Garvey. 29th Dec 1953

Indira Gandhi with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh seen here during a Royal Tour of India in November 1983

Queen Elizabeth II with Indira Gandhi during the Royal Tour of India November 1983 MSI

Princess Diana during the Overseas Visit to Australia. The Princess, wearing a sky blue dress and hat, listens to a speech during the Royal couples visit to the city of Mildura in Queensland

Prince Charles and Princess Diana visit India between 10th and 15th February 1992. Picture shows Princess Diana being presented with a garland during her visit to the Marie Stopes Centre in Agra

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit to Samoa 10th to 11th February 1977, as part of their Royal Silver Jubilee Tour

Prince and Princess of Wales overseas visit to Australia to mark the Bicentenary celebrations. Princess Diana dancing with her husband Prince Charles at an Australia Day Dinner

Queen Elizabeth II And Princess Anne on a Royal tour of Canada in 1970

Prince Charles & Princess Diana dancing at Wentworth Hotel for the Sydney Charity Ball during their Royal Tour of Australia. 28th March 1983

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leave Malta harbour to go aboard the Royal Yatch Britannia during the Royal Tour of the Commonwealth. 7th May 1954

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"Commonwealth: A Tapestry of History and Unity" In the realm of the Commonwealth, a grand tapestry is woven, intertwining the threads of history, unity, and resilience. At its helm stands Queen Elizabeth II, an emblematic figurehead not only for the United Kingdom but also for the diverse nations that form this remarkable alliance. As St. Paul's Cathedral rises majestically against London's skyline, it serves as a testament to endurance in times of adversity. Standing tall through wars and conflicts, it symbolizes the unwavering spirit that unites these nations under one commonwealth. A fine photographic portrait captures King George VI in all his regal glory—a reminder of past monarchs who have guided their realms with grace and dignity. Their legacy lives on within this vibrant community. The Imperial Institute in London stands as a beacon of knowledge and collaboration—an institution where minds converge to foster progress across borders. It epitomizes the shared pursuit of enlightenment among Commonwealth countries. An exact delineation engraving showcases bustling cities like London and Westminster alongside their vibrant suburbs—a representation of urban landscapes shaped by centuries-old traditions melding harmoniously with modernity. Amidst turmoil during World War II, a bomb disposal unit springs into action—brave individuals risking their lives to protect communities from harm. This selfless act embodies the collective strength found within each member nation. A powerful poster emerges from those dark days—a rallying cry urging The British Commonwealth of Nations Together; an embodiment of solidarity amidst chaos; reminding us that we are stronger united than divided. Colored shoulder patches proudly worn by Australian Corps soldiers reflect both national pride and camaraderie amongst allies—their bravery etched forever into history books as they fought side by side for freedom's cause. From football stadiums' rooftops spotters keep watchful eyes over crowds below—an image encapsulating how ordinary citizens contribute to safeguarding public safety—an essential aspect nurtured within the Commonwealth.