December Collection (page 5)

Brest-Litovsk buildings burn
Buildings on fire in the city of Brest-Litovsk. The city was captured by German forces in December 1915, and in March 1918 was the scene of the signing of a treaty which ended the war between Russia

That Evening Star-Shell, by Bruce Bairnsfather
Oh, star of eve, whose tender beam Fall on my spirits troubled dream. Originally an amateur artist, Bairnsfathers cockney humour displayed in his view of the Front

The Duke of Edinburgh as musician
Engraving showing Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh playing the violin to accompany the singer, Madame Marie Roze at a concert for the Royal College of Music at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall during

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Advertisement for Ladies Hiking Boots by Jamboree

Allies - Brave Belgium by Archibald Wells
A Belgian cavalry man sits astride his horse against the backdrop of a combined Belgian and Union Jack flag, a symbol of the two countries combined loyalties during World War One

Smithfield Cattle Show, Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1862
Engraving showing the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, held in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1862

Boswell and Johnson walking down Fleet Street, London
Engraving showing Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell walking, arm in arm, along Fleet Street in London

Ottawatamie Okemos Kinne-boo, Native American Indian Chief
Portrait of Ottawatamie Okemos Kinne-boo, of Shiminicon near Portland, the native American Indian Chief, who died at a great age on 5th December 1858

Smithfield Cattle Show
Panoramic view of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show in London in 1851 showing men in stovepipe hats inspecting the numerous beasts on display

Postmen of the nations
Photographic montage showing postmen from around the world, dubbed by the ILN as the hardest-worked men in the world at Christmas

Washington at Delaware
Washington and his army cross the half frozen Delaware River, prior to the battle of Trenton

Sudetenland Elections
Schoolgirls counting the votes during the Sudetenland elections, which had become part of the new Republic of Czechoslovakia in 1918 and included many German speakers

New dial operated telephone system
Series of three photographs showing a new automatic system of telephoning introduced in Britain in 1911. The movement of a dial operated electrical switches and magnets in the telephone exchange

Saturn in 1874
Saturn observed by L. Trouvelot from a French observatory

The Sketch 22 December 1926
A page from The Sketch, illustrating two weddings and scenes from horse race meetings and the Quorn hunt

The visit of Edward VII, the Prince of Wales to India
Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis in Bombay Harbour. The visit of Edward VII, the Prince of Wales to India

Review in the Tatler
A theatrical review in The Tatler of the play Roberts Wife featuring cartoons by Tom Titt of Owen Nares, Edith Evans and Robert Holmes

German Poster 1924
Poster for the Deutschnational Party showing eagles

Music Scores / Berlioz
part of the score of Berliozs La Damnation de Faust, first performed in December 1846, and later turned into an opera

Fashions December 1880
Dress fitting tightly to below the hips, reverse collar, buttons down the back. Girl: coat body with tails pinned up behind. Blue jacket body: tartan collar & basque

DEUTSCHLAND WRECK
Several perish when the German steamship Deutschland is wrecked off Kentish Knock in the Thames Estuary; the death of five Franciscan nuns inspires poet G M Hopkins

Disraeli / First Budget
William Gladstone attacks Benjamin Disraelis first budget speech, which had lasted five hours

Charles Balloon Manned
Charles & Robert make the first manned flight in a gas- filled balloon, at the Tuileries Gardens, Paris

Napoleon I / Ashes Return
His ashes are brought back to France from Saint Helena, and carried in triumph through the streets of Paris to Les Invalides

Pilgrim Fathers Arrive
The first boat-load of Pilgrims lands on the New England coast : John Alden and Mary Chilton are the first to set foot on American soil

Mary Celeste / Crew Aboard
The crew of the Dei Gratia board the abandoned vessel

White shorthorn heifer exhibited at Smithfield
Champion white shorthorn heifer exhibited at Smithfield in December 1874

Men at Yarrow Military Hospital. These may be a mixture of staff and patients. None are wearing hospital blues though some have arm slings. Some have the RAMC badge on their arm

Zircon cut stones
Cut stones showing the natural colour range and lustre of zircon. Zircon is the birthstone of December. It comprises of (zirconium silicate) and is not the same as the artificial gem cubic zircona

Plaza del Ayuntamiento decorated with Christmas lights, Valencia, Spain

Plaza del Ayuntamiento decorated with Christmas lights, Valencia, Spain

Plaza del Ayuntamiento decorated with Christmas lights, Valencia, Spain

Street adorned with festive Christmas decorations, Brixen-Bressanone, South Tyrol, Italy

Street adorned with festive Christmas decorations, Brixen-Bressanone, South Tyrol, Italy

Christmas market, Domplatz, Brixen-Bressanone, South Tyrol, Italy

Christmas market, Domplatz, Brixen-Bressanone, South Tyrol, Italy

Christmas market, Domplatz, Brixen-Bressanone, South Tyrol, Italy

Night view of the main street and Zwolferturm medieval tower decorated with Christmas lights, Sterzing-Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy

Night view of the main street and Zwolferturm medieval tower decorated with Christmas lights, Sterzing-Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy

Night view of the main street and Zwolferturm medieval tower decorated with Christmas lights, Sterzing-Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy

Night view of the main street and Zwolferturm medieval tower decorated with Christmas lights, Sterzing-Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy

Christmas market, Sterzing-Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy

Christmas market, Sterzing-Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy

Christmas market, Sterzing-Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy

Nativity scene and Christmas tree, Ortisei - St. Ulrich, South Tyrol, Italy

Nativity scene and Christmas tree, Ortisei - St. Ulrich, South Tyrol, Italy

Street adorned with festive Christmas decorations, Ortisei - St. Ulrich, South Tyrol, Italy

Street adorned with festive Christmas decorations, Ortisei - St. Ulrich, South Tyrol, Italy

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"December: A Kaleidoscope of Moments and Memories" As the year draws to a close, December unveils its vibrant colors like a mesmerizing rainbow illustration by Arthur Ferrier. It paints the world with hues of hope and reflection, reminding us of the beauty that exists even in the darkest times. In this month of festivities, our hearts find solace within "A House Full" by Cecil Aldin. Warmth fills every corner as loved ones gather, creating cherished memories that will forever be etched in our souls. Like an Earthrise photograph turned artwork, December brings moments of awe-inspiring unity. We remember the Christmas Truce of 1914 during WW1 when enemies laid down their weapons to celebrate peace together. It serves as a reminder that humanity's capacity for compassion can transcend even the harshest conflicts. Yet amidst such harmony, there are reminders of struggle and sacrifice. The sight of a German Panzer tank from 1944 or British guns dashing through French towns reminds us of those who fought bravely for freedom and justice. It also marks new beginnings and aspirations for higher education. As students embark on their academic journeys, they carry dreams that will shape their futures like Don Bradman going out to bat for the last time in Melbourne Cricket Ground – determination radiating from his every step. Just as Apollo 17 astronauts ventured into space with curiosity and courage, we too embrace December's spirit of exploration. It encourages us to reach beyond our limits and discover new frontiers within ourselves. However, history is not without its scars; it bears witness to human suffering like "The Bombardment of Hartlepools" captured by James Clark. These somber events remind us never to forget past atrocities so we may strive towards a future free from violence and injustice. On HMS Albion (R07), once used as a Commando Carrier, bravery permeates every deck – a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who protect and serve.