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"Honour: A Tapestry of Sacrifice, Celebration, and Courage" In the depths of history, it has been woven into the fabric of our existence

Background imageHonour Collection: In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps

In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps... (colour litho)
2784162 In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageHonour Collection: Major General Hugh Rowland, Victoria Cross

Major General Hugh Rowland, Victoria Cross
Major General Hugh Rowlands, first Welsh winner of the Victoria Cross

Background imageHonour Collection: The Legion D Honneur (colour photo)

The Legion D Honneur (colour photo)
3096125 The Legion D Honneur (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Legion D Honneur. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHonour Collection: Ball at the Mansion House, Dublin 1865

Ball at the Mansion House, Dublin 1865
Opening of the Dublin International Exhibition: the ball at the Mansion House, in honour of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). The ball was given by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the Right Hon

Background imageHonour Collection: Ball given at the Mansion House, Dublin, by the Lord Mayor

Ball given at the Mansion House, Dublin, by the Lord Mayor, in honour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII)

Background imageHonour Collection: Comic postcard, Young woman in gas mask, WW2. The all clears gone, Miss

Comic postcard, Young woman in gas mask, WW2. The all clears gone, Miss! Peace with very little on er! Date: 1940s

Background imageHonour Collection: No Passage This Way (colour litho)

No Passage This Way (colour litho)
3100089 No Passage This Way (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No Passage This Way. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHonour Collection: Bloemfontein, the Presidency (b / w photo)

Bloemfontein, the Presidency (b / w photo)
3092489 Bloemfontein, the Presidency (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein, the Presidency)

Background imageHonour Collection: Visit of the Emperor of Austria to Venice, Ball in Honour of the Emperor at the Palace (engraving)

Visit of the Emperor of Austria to Venice, Ball in Honour of the Emperor at the Palace (engraving)
1611760 Visit of the Emperor of Austria to Venice, Ball in Honour of the Emperor at the Palace (engraving) by English School

Background imageHonour Collection: Temple erected in Honour of Dr Jephson, at Leamington (engraving)

Temple erected in Honour of Dr Jephson, at Leamington (engraving)
1618182 Temple erected in Honour of Dr Jephson, at Leamington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple erected in Honour of Dr Jephson, at Leamington)

Background imageHonour Collection: The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg (engraving)

The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg (engraving)
1610828 The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg)

Background imageHonour Collection: Ball at the Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport, in Honour of the Duchess of Edinburgh (engraving)

Ball at the Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport, in Honour of the Duchess of Edinburgh (engraving)
1602804 Ball at the Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport, in Honour of the Duchess of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHonour Collection: Visit of the Emperor of the French to Algeria, Entertainment given by Marshal Macmahon

Visit of the Emperor of the French to Algeria, Entertainment given by Marshal Macmahon, the Governor of Algeria
1610329 Visit of the Emperor of the French to Algeria, Entertainment given by Marshal Macmahon, the Governor of Algeria, at his Summer Palace, in Honour of the Emperor (engraving) by English School

Background imageHonour Collection: Ball in Honour of President Lincoln in the Great Hall of the Patent Office at Washington (engraving)

Ball in Honour of President Lincoln in the Great Hall of the Patent Office at Washington (engraving)
1610235 Ball in Honour of President Lincoln in the Great Hall of the Patent Office at Washington (engraving) by English School

Background imageHonour Collection: Illumination of the Bourse, at Paris, in Honour of the Birth of the Prince Imperial (engraving)

Illumination of the Bourse, at Paris, in Honour of the Birth of the Prince Imperial (engraving)
1608649 Illumination of the Bourse, at Paris, in Honour of the Birth of the Prince Imperial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illumination of the Bourse)

Background imageHonour Collection: Military Review at Bucharest in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor Francis Joseph (b / w photo)

Military Review at Bucharest in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor Francis Joseph (b / w photo)
1605857 Military Review at Bucharest in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor Francis Joseph (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHonour Collection: Unknown Warrior procession going to Westminster Abbey 1920

Unknown Warrior procession going to Westminster Abbey 1920
Various photographs of the Unknown Warrior travelling on a gun-carriage pulled by six black horses to Westminster Abbey, London with crowds of people watching. 11th November 1920

Background imageHonour Collection: Dr F J Furnivall, to whom 'An English Miscellany'is dedicated in Honour of his Seventy-Fifth

Dr F J Furnivall, to whom "An English Miscellany"is dedicated in Honour of his Seventy-Fifth Birthday
1593490 Dr F J Furnivall, to whom " An English Miscellany" is dedicated in Honour of his Seventy-Fifth Birthday (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHonour Collection: Second Carriage of the Royal Household - Queen Victoria s

Second Carriage of the Royal Household - Queen Victoria s
Second Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Pages of Honour, Charles Ellice Esq. and Lord Kilmarnock, Two Gentlemen Ushers, Charles Hencage Esq. and the Hon. F

Background imageHonour Collection: Third Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

Third Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Third Carriage of the Royal Household. in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Women, Lady Theresa Digby and Lady Charlotte Copley, Two Grooms in Waiting

Background imageHonour Collection: Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)

Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XIR371991 Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHonour Collection: La cicatrice, front cover of Le Mot, Saturday 30th January 1915 (colour litho)

La cicatrice, front cover of Le Mot, Saturday 30th January 1915 (colour litho)
STC255924 La cicatrice, front cover of Le Mot, Saturday 30th January 1915 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHonour Collection: The Story of Susanna, front panel of a wedding chest, c. 1450 (tempera on panel)

The Story of Susanna, front panel of a wedding chest, c. 1450 (tempera on panel)
XOT351151 The Story of Susanna, front panel of a wedding chest, c.1450 (tempera on panel) by Giovanni di Ser Giovanni, (Lo Scheggia) (15th c.); Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica, Palazzo Davanzati

Background imageHonour Collection: American recruiting poster calling for seamen to serve on the Ranger

American recruiting poster calling for seamen to serve on the Ranger
PNP328665 American recruiting poster calling for seamen to serve on the Ranger, commanded by John Paul Jones, 1777 (litho) by American School

Background imageHonour Collection: The Burr-Hamilton Duel, 1804 (coloured engraving)

The Burr-Hamilton Duel, 1804 (coloured engraving)
PNP253871 The Burr-Hamilton Duel, 1804 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHonour Collection: The Rev. Canon Frank H. Gillingham and Mrs Gillingham with the Lord Mayor of London Sir

The Rev. Canon Frank H. Gillingham and Mrs Gillingham with the Lord Mayor of London Sir Frank Alexander and his wife Lady Alexander before a dinner in Gillinghams honour at the Mansion House

Background imageHonour Collection: Chief Powhatan as he appeared in 1607, from Smiths

Chief Powhatan as he appeared in 1607, from Smiths
PNP246617 Chief Powhatan as he appeared in 1607, from Smiths Generall Historie of Virginia, New England & the Summer Isles, 1624 (engraving) by American School

Background imageHonour Collection: A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching)

A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching)
NCO191700 A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHonour Collection: Democracy, or a Sketch of the Life of Buonaparte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800

Democracy, or a Sketch of the Life of Buonaparte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800
NCO189769 Democracy, or a Sketch of the Life of Buonaparte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageHonour Collection: Call to Arms, 1888

Call to Arms, 1888
BAL13723 Call to Arms, 1888 by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Background imageHonour Collection: Inscription honouring the donor Rabbi Isai and Rabbi Yohannan the Scribe from Susya

Inscription honouring the donor Rabbi Isai and Rabbi Yohannan the Scribe from Susya
3287622 Inscription honouring the donor Rabbi Isai and Rabbi Yohannan the Scribe from Susya Synagogue near Hebron, West Bank, 6th century AD (mosaic) by Byzantine; Samaritan Museum

Background imageHonour Collection: Portrait of Countess Catherine Skavronska, Seated Three-Quarter Length

Portrait of Countess Catherine Skavronska, Seated Three-Quarter Length
652120 Portrait of Countess Catherine Skavronska, Seated Three-Quarter Length, in Neo-Classical Dress, by a Draped Curtain, Adorning a Helmet, Inscribed Potemkin Taurico, with a Wreath

Background imageHonour Collection: The Arrival, 1882 (oil on canvas)

The Arrival, 1882 (oil on canvas)
651328 The Arrival, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926); 150.4x84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival. Pietro Gabrini (1856-1926). Oil on canvas. Dated 1882

Background imageHonour Collection: Engrossed proclamation granting the Freedom of the City to John Jay

Engrossed proclamation granting the Freedom of the City to John Jay
CH416534 Engrossed proclamation granting the Freedom of the City to John Jay, 1784 (pen & ink on parchment) by American School

Background imageHonour Collection: Prince of Wales in Fiji being honoured with presentation of mats and inspecting the troops

Prince of Wales in Fiji being honoured with presentation of mats and inspecting the troops (b / w photo)
6015142 Prince of Wales in Fiji being honoured with presentation of mats and inspecting the troops (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHonour Collection: Birthday celebrations for the Prince of Wales in Australia, 23 June 1920 (b / w photo)

Birthday celebrations for the Prince of Wales in Australia, 23 June 1920 (b / w photo)
6015140 Birthday celebrations for the Prince of Wales in Australia, 23 June 1920 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHonour Collection: Mordecais Honour, Esther VI, 9 (engraving)

Mordecais Honour, Esther VI, 9 (engraving)
6005740 Mordecais Honour, Esther VI, 9 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mordecais Honour, Esther VI, 9)

Background imageHonour Collection: Chinese ancestral tablet, in honour of Luo She, a widow (litho)

Chinese ancestral tablet, in honour of Luo She, a widow (litho)
6013539 Chinese ancestral tablet, in honour of Luo She, a widow (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese ancestral tablet, in honour of Luo She, a widow)

Background imageHonour Collection: 'I could not love thee, dear, so much / Loved I not honour more'(colour litho)

"I could not love thee, dear, so much / Loved I not honour more"(colour litho)
6020123 " I could not love thee, dear, so much / Loved I not honour more" (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I could not love thee)

Background imageHonour Collection: Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity

Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity
5669297 Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Illustration by Arthur Rackham 1900 depicting, Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity)

Background imageHonour Collection: Jan van Hoof headstone, Dutch Wargraves Cemetery

Jan van Hoof headstone, Dutch Wargraves Cemetery
This is in the back right hand corner of a Cemetery of Honour which was laid out in 1971.The Dutch flag flies here and there is a plaque to The Fallen 1940-1945

Background imageHonour Collection: Statue of Edward VII outside the Casino, Cannes

Statue of Edward VII outside the Casino, Cannes
A statue erected to honour King Edward VII, situated outside the Municipal Casino at Cannes, South of France. Promotional postcard for Monsieur Barraja (Yacht Agent) Date: circa 1912

Background imageHonour Collection: Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James

Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James
BAL42778 Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James, 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Background imageHonour Collection: Queen Victoria at the first presentation fo the Victoria Cross

Queen Victoria at the first presentation fo the Victoria Cross
STC393214 Queen Victoria at the first presentation fo the Victoria Cross, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageHonour Collection: Japanese Kamikaze pilots holding samurai swords, 1944-45 (b / w photo)

Japanese Kamikaze pilots holding samurai swords, 1944-45 (b / w photo)
PNP365620 Japanese Kamikaze pilots holding samurai swords, 1944-45 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageHonour Collection: Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)

Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XIR371989 Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris



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"Honour: A Tapestry of Sacrifice, Celebration, and Courage" In the depths of history, it has been woven into the fabric of our existence, and is a concept that transcends time and place, embodying the essence of sacrifice, celebration, and courage. From the haunting image captured in "The Great Sacrifice" by James Clark during WW1 to the resplendent Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, honour stands as a testament to humanity's noblest aspirations. Amidst the chaos and devastation of war, we witness how honour binds individuals together. The rallying cry to "Honour the Maquis" echoes through Free France during World War II when brave souls fought against tyranny with unwavering resolve. In another era, at Colonel Rollet's side in the French Foreign Legion during WW1 stood men who embodied honour amidst unimaginable hardships. But it is not only on battlefields where honour shines brightest; it also graces moments of grandeur and celebration. As Royal Marine Guards march past during a regal coronation ceremony or when Fitzwilliam Bewicke-Copley exchanged vows with his beloved - these are instances where tradition intertwines with dignity and respect. Yet even within ancient customs lies an understanding that they are take many forms. From Roman orgies celebrating Saturnalia to German student duels in 1880s - they may seem unconventional but still reflect societies' attempts to uphold their own unique sense of integrity. And then there are those extraordinary acts that command universal admiration - awarding Victoria Crosses for exceptional bravery or witnessing foreign legionnaires standing tall despite adversity. These epitomize valiance beyond measure while reminding us all what true honour looks like. Finally, as we delve into modern times with events like Liverpool's Mersey Tunnel opening or Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's reign spanning decades - we find ourselves surrounded by symbols representing collective achievements rooted in honour.