Contingent Collection

Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais
Photograph of members of the Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais (short spears) and shields, 1879 (c). The NNC was formed in 1878 to bolster the defences of the British colony of Natal

Coronation. Royal Marine Guard of Honour march past
A contingent of The Royal Marines march into position as part of the Guard of Honour outside the west door of the Abbey. They will hold a position to the extreme right of the picture. 1953

Bristol
Members of the Bristol contingent. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Victory Day Parade
The Victory Parade : the French Air Force contingent passes the Saluting Base where Britains royals await them Date: 8 June 1946

French Attack on Chickasaw Nation
Under the governor of Louisiana, Bienville, leader of the Sourthern contingent in a French campaign against the Chickasaw nation

No. 2 Squadron, Canadian Air Force
Canadian Air Force - The assembled men and machines of No. 2 Squadron Canadian Air Force (1918-1920), probably at Shoreham aerodrome (or, less likely, Upper Heyford)

Canadians in Southampton
The Southampton contingent of the CCCF who were billeted near the docks at the Apollo Hotel. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

British soldiers marching to be taken to France, Sept 1939
A contingent of British soldiers marching before they are taken abroad for deployment in France. The Sphere reports that the first British troops had arrived in France but had not yet gone into

Arrival of a contingent force of Sikh Irregular Cavalry Date: 1857-1858

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Parade of White Corps in Acton Turville, Western Contingent of The Officers Training Corps. Outdoor military photograph passing through village

Flight in St. Martin's Lane between the police and the contingent from Clerkenwell Green. Police meet rioters and dispersed a procession marching from Clerkenwell Green

Serio-Comic warfare (litho)
3623457 Serio-Comic warfare (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serio-Comic warfare)

Sketches at the Delhi Camp of Exercise (engraving)
1623169 Sketches at the Delhi Camp of Exercise (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Delhi Camp of Exercise)

Panavia Tornado IDS T 43+32 G-73
Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment - Panavia Tornado IDS(T) 43+32 G-73 of the Luftwaffe contingent at RAF Cottesmore, with the crew preparing to board the aircraft before a mission

Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege (b / w photo)
1599543 Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege)

Soldiers marching in shorts in Wales, September 1939
British soldiers marching in Wales just after the outbreak of the Second World War. The Sphere comments on their bare knees and puttees but assures the reader of their spirit and ability

British soldiers marching in Britain, September 1939
Men in full uniform with guns and bags around their necks practicing marching in Britain. The Sphere comments on their new-found " soldierly qualities" thanks to the exercise

Ambrosius Ehinger en route for New Granada
Ambrosius Ehinger, a German conquistador, heads on horseback with a contingent of men through the jungle towards New Granada, where he has been appointed governor by the Welser family. Date: 1529

Peace procession, Hyde Park Corner, London
American contingent in the Peace procession at Hyde Park Corner, London. 1919

Sons of the Empire, Departure of New South Wales Lancers from Parramatta for Training at Aldershot (litho)
1598733 Sons of the Empire, Departure of New South Wales Lancers from Parramatta for Training at Aldershot (litho) by Wright

Four Contingent Battleships Ordered 1909
Building a Dreadnought, at Barrow-in-Furness. Digging out the upper half of a Dreadnought turbine cover. Thedressing shop in the large iron foundry of the works of Vickers, Sons and Maxim

Londons Welcome to the Naval Brigade, the Contingent from HMS "Powerful"passing Trafalgar Square (litho)
1048638 Londons Welcome to the Naval Brigade, the Contingent from HMS " Powerful" passing Trafalgar Square (litho) by Hatherell

Return of the Bristol Engineers from South Africa, the Contingent at the Royal Hotel, Bristol (b / w photo)
1600433 Return of the Bristol Engineers from South Africa, the Contingent at the Royal Hotel, Bristol (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sketches of the Socialist Meeting in Trafalgar-Square on Sunday (engraving)
1624832 Sketches of the Socialist Meeting in Trafalgar-Square on Sunday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Departure of the 8th New Zealand Contingent from Auckland for South Africa (b / w photo)
1629486 Departure of the 8th New Zealand Contingent from Auckland for South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Embarkation of the Turkish Contingent at Buyukdere (engraving)
2785600 Embarkation of the Turkish Contingent at Buyukdere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embarkation of the Turkish Contingent at Buyukdere)

The Kennel Club Dog Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1624186 The Kennel Club Dog Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kennel Club Dog Show at the Crystal Palace)

The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b / w photo)
1592615 The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

The Eastern Crisis, a Contingent of Cretan Insurgents (b / w photo)
1597238 The Eastern Crisis, a Contingent of Cretan Insurgents (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis)

The Riot in Trafalgar Square (engraving)
1046287 The Riot in Trafalgar Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riot in Trafalgar Square)

Christmas Greetings - Australian War Contingent Association
Christmas Greetings from the Australian War Contingent Association - London, 1916. The group sent out gift boxes to Australian servicemen in action abroad, along with these cards. Date: 1916

RUSSIANS ENTER PARIS 1814
The allies enter Paris - the Russian contingent : Cossacks with their plunder Date: 1814

Lord Mayors Show, LFB breakdown lorry
Scene during the Lord Mayors parade, City of London. Included in the London Fire Brigades part of the procession was the Brigades breakdown lorry from Lambeth HQ

Kara Fatima Khanum Arrives Constantinople Large Retinue
Kara Fatima Khanum arrives in Constantinople with a large retinue of mounted warriors of her tribe, at the start of the Crimean war

Crowds demonstrating against the Means Test in 1932. The government in the interests of economy, introduced cuts in unemployment benefits, this came to be known as the Means Test

Australian Troops Camped In Front Of The Pyramids In Egypt During World War I. From The Illustrated War News 1915

Labasa gateway at 2nd Scouting Jamborette, Fiji
Labasa contingent gateway at the 2nd Scouting Jamborette, Fiji, South Pacific

Martin B-26 Marauder I aloft-the RAFs South African contingent were the users of this type

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

Helmet, officers?, 1st Cavalry, SC (Gwalia) Contingent, 1848 (c).White cloth. Date: circa 1848

Hartley, Plymouth
HQ of the Plymouth Contingent at Hartley. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

The Golden Hind public house
A pub that was popular with the Plymouth contingent of the CCFF, the Golden Hind is still serving the community today. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Victory Parade 1946
Section in the East and Central African contingent passing the Saluting Base (King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth). Date: 8 June 1946

WW1 - Titled Women Munitions Workers
The first contingent of Titled Society ladies who volunteered to work for Messrs. Vickers, Sons and Maxim as shell makers

Suffrage Demonstration Womens Freedom League 1908. The contingent from the Womens Freedom League with banner, at the N.U.W.S.S Demonstration, 13th June 1908. Date: 1908

Suffragette Womens Coronation Procession. A Stereoscopic view of the Australian Contingent in the Womens Coronation Procession June 17th 1911, captioned, Great Suffragette Demonstration in London

Sikh Officers playing quoits at Hampton Court Palace, 1902
Sihk officers, in London to form part of the Indian contingent for the Coronation of King Edward VII, passing the time at their quarters at Hampton Court Palace

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"From coronations to colonial conflicts, contingents have played a pivotal role throughout history. The sight of the Royal Marine Guard of Honour marching past during a regal coronation evokes a sense of grandeur and tradition. Similarly, the Natal Native Contingent armed with assegais showcases the diverse military forces that were mobilized in defense of territories. In Bristol, echoes of history reverberate as we recall the French Attack on Chickasaw Nation, where brave soldiers fought valiantly to protect their land. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, No. 2 Squadron from the Canadian Air Force took flight, demonstrating their aerial prowess. The arrival of Canadians in Southampton brings forth images of camaraderie and international cooperation during times of conflict. As they disembarked from The Plymouth, these brave men joined forces with others to face unknown challenges ahead. Venturing further into different cultures and terrains, we witness an awe-inspiring contingent force consisting of Sikh Irregular Cavalry arriving in Africa's Congo. Their presence symbolizes unity amidst diversity and highlights the global reach of military operations. Closer to home in Acton Turville village, The Officers Training Corps parade through streets lined with curious onlookers. Known as 'The Boys of the Young Brigade, ' these young recruits showcase their dedication and discipline while maneuvering through Western Contingent training exercises. However, not all they are met with open arms; clashes between police and rioters erupted during a procession from Clerkenwell Green in St Martin's Lane. This incident serves as a reminder that even within our own communities tensions can arise when differing beliefs clash. Finally, let us remember those British soldiers who marched resolutely towards France in September 1939 at the onset of World War II - their bravery setting an example for future generations. " Note.