Informal Collection (page 16)

Group of British soldiers, WW1
An informal group photo of British soldiers during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Captain Douglas Macarthur, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Captain Douglas Macarthur (1880-1964), American army officer, seen here at San Antonio, Texas, USA, during border fighting (Mexican Revolution)

Queen Mary drinking tea
Queen Mary, consort of King George V, pictured during World War II enjoying a cup of tea from a mobile YMCA canteen in Cheltenham. Date: c.1943

Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip enjoy a summer holiday at Balmoral, on this occasion they walk up the jetty at Applecross to visit the home of Major and Mrs John Wills

Queen Elizabeth II at Badminton Horse Trials
Royal spectators at Badminton. Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother sit on the ground to watch the horse trials on the Duke of Beauforts estate at Badminton House in 1958. Date: 1958

George V and sons at wedding of Princess Maud of Fife
Informal photograph of King George V pictured with two of his sons, Prince George (centre), later Duke of Kent and Prince Albert, later King George VI, all at the wedding of Princess Maud of Fife

Oxford Uni Students 1950
A group of students, one woman and five men, relaxing at the Bear Inn. Date: 1950s

Seven people at the side of a tennis court
Seven people -- six women and a boy -- pose for an informal photo at the side of a grass tennis court

Seven people and a dog, Middle East
Seven people -- four men and three women -- and a dog pose for an informal photo, with pith helmets in abundance, somewhere in the Middle East

British officers and arabs outside a building, Middle East
Four British officers and two Arab men outside a building, somewhere in the Middle East

Three people on a Devon terrace
A woman and two men sitting on the rear terrace of a large house in Devon

Denys Geuch with statue of Edward VII
The sculptor Denys Geuch working on a statue of Edward VII, showing the late king in an informal pose, wearing sailing clothes

Christmas Day 1914
Fraternisation between German and English soldiers on Christmas Day 1914 in Ploegsteert on the Western Front in France during World War I

Informal armistice 1914
Informal armistice Rue de Bois, constructing mud breastworks on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1914

Alfonso XIII on the Duke of Westminsters estate
King Alfonso XIII of Spain chatting to a farmer on the Duke of Westminsters estate during an informal visit to the UK

Informal dress, 1932
An afternoon dress of dark brown georgette, in which you could also dine. The removable sleeves and small detachable ermine cape allow for infinate variations

Boys Club gym class group photograph 1930
An informal gym class group photograph featuring 23 boys from a Boys Club of 1930, sitting on gym equipment and smiling for the camera

Boys Club gym class group photograph 1934
An informal gym class group photograph featuring 32 boys from a Boys Club of 1934, sitting on gym equipment and smiling for the camera

Hugh Gaitskell with his family
Leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party Hugh Gaitskell at home in the kitchen of his Hampstead house with his two daughters

Scene on board the Refugee Ship North Britain, 1882
Engraving showing an informal scene as people wake up and get dressed; one woman is shown having her hair dressed and another is in her corset

The informal luncheon at the meet of the Devon and Somerset
An alfresco lunch served during a hunt meeting of the Devon and Somerset staghounds, showing several ladies and gentlemen seated on the ground around a picnic

Josephine (Rogerson)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I in an unusually informal pose, she holds a letter, no doubt from her husband away at the wars

Marie Antoinette / Macdona
queen of Louis XVI, in informal dress

Lelong Fashions 1932
Fashions by Lelong: a dark red morning dress; coat and dress of brown and beige crepe and an informal dinner frock of sea blue lace which wouldn t look out of place in the ballroom

London Dog Show 1861
Dog shows at this period are often informal affairs, held in the back rooms of hostelries; they are exclusively male occasions, of course

George Harrison (1943-2001)
Informal photograph of George Harrison, member of The Beatles

French Court Lady
A French lady of the court of Charles VIII in her informal dress

Formula One World Championship: Spyker team members take a break
Spyker team members take a break. Formula One World Championship, Rd 2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Preparations, Sepang, Malaysia, Thursday 5 April 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Pyjamas for informal negligee, by Gordon Conway
Fashion plate by Gordon Conway; part of a series, showing a pyjama suit, comprising of a loose coat of crepe satin, and a jumper and trousers also in crepe satin

George Vi / Wife / Informal
GEORGE VI & ELIZABETH BOWES-LYON An informal portrait

Jonathans Coffee House, Change Alley, London, the informal venue for commercial transactions that became the London Stock Exchange

French Infantryman
A poilu, informal term for a French infantryman, of the Somme with his rifle and pack

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"Capturing the Essence of Informality: From Paul McCartney to The Queen and Beyond" Step into a world where formality takes a backseat, as we delve into the realm moments that have left an indelible mark on history. Paul McCartney (1942-), the legendary musician who enchanted millions with his melodies, effortlessly embodies informality through his music that resonates with people from all walks of life. Even royalty embraces informality, as seen in a candid snapshot of The Queen at Badminton Horse Trials, comfortably seated in her Land-Rover. This glimpse behind the scenes reveals a side rarely witnessed by the public. Traveling back in time to Christmas Day 1914, amidst the chaos of World War I trenches, soldiers laid down their weapons for an impromptu truce. In this extraordinary display of humanity and camaraderie, formalities were set aside for a brief moment of peace. The art world also captures informal beauty; Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party" transports us to 1881 France. Brushstrokes depict friends enjoying each other's company without pretense or constraint – an ode to carefree moments shared among kindred spirits. Nature itself offers solace through its hidden gems like The Lost Gardens of Heligan in the UK. Here lies a sanctuary where visitors can wander freely amongst overgrown foliage and forgotten ruins – embracing nature's own informal masterpiece. In more recent times, candid shots from All Academy PhotoShoots on September 22nd capture unguarded moments filled with laughter and genuine connections between individuals brought together by their shared experiences. Venturing further north brings us to St Kilda Parliament on Isle of Harris, Scotland - members gather informally under open skies discussing matters close to their hearts while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that inspire free thought and open dialogue.