Informal Collection (page 7)

The Best of Friends, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Best of Friends, 1888. The Liberal Leader of the Opposition, Mr Gladstone (left), takes a drink with Mr WH Smith from the Conservative Party

Man with a naked torso wearing a pair of jeans

Young man undressing in the sunshine

Young man smiling, portrait, bare-chested

Young man wearing shorts, sitting

Man wearing white clothes walking in the dunes on the beach

Masculine man without a shirt, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar on a beach

Queen Elizabeth II and members of the Royal Family captured in an informal group portrait at the time of the Coronation - 2nd June 1953. Date: 1953

The Royal Family posing in the gardens at Frogmore, Windsor, for special birthday photographs for the Queens 42nd birthday

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and family
An informal group taken at Glamis Castle, the home of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the future Duchess of York and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

Portrait of Don Ramon Satue, 1823, by Francisco de Goya (174
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter and printmaker. Portrait of Don Ramon Satue, 1823. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Victorian man wearing tweed lounging jacket
Victorian man wearing, straw boater hat, wing collar, windsor necktie, single breasted tweed lounging jacket and matching waistcoat and mustache. Date: circa 1898

Sir Marc Noble and scouting leader, Gambia, West Africa
Sir Marc Noble (Commonwealth Commissioner of the Scout Association) and a scouting leader, Gambia, West Africa. Date: 1980

Boy scouts in camp, Czechoslovakia
Boy scouts in camp, relaxing and sunbathing, Czechoslovakia

Bare-chested young man, portrait

Young man with a bag wearing shorts and sandals, shopping spree

Beauty portrait of a young man with moving hair

Fashion shot of a man in a suit and jacket, sitting on a stool

Beauty portrait of a young man washing his hair

Muscular man wearing swimming trunks posing on beach

Athletic man, early 30s, bare-chested wearing jeans and a hat
Athletic man, early 30 s, bare-chested wearing jeans and a hat

Man wearing a smoking, portrait

Young man in casual outfit sitting on a park bench in a park

Young shirtless skater in front of a concrete wall, sitting on his skateboard

Lady Mountbatten keeps an eye on Prince Charles and Princess Anne who enjoys some of the coves of the island following on their arrival in the royal yacht from Portsmouth 27th April 1954

Boys Club informal group photo 1934
Eighteen shirtless boys pose happily in the sun for an informal group photograph on what looks like the back of a cart

La France Maritime - Naval Infantry (everyday uniform). 19th century

La France Maritime - Naval Trainee (everyday uniform). 19th century

C J Burnup, cricketer and footballer. 1890s

Communist China - informal group discussion
Communist China - a group of people in informal discussion with an older man (left) as leader. Some of them are holding Maos Little Red Book in their hands

Matita advertisement, London Aeroplane Club
Advertisement for Matita, a fashion label specialising in smart, womens tailoring and what was called sportswear in those days

Simpsons of Piccadilly jacket and slacks, 1954
A gay scarlet wool jacket lined with jersey costing 8 12s. 6d. A warm and comfortable coat to wear with slacks about the house or farm (according to The Tatler!)

Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839, by Ja
Jan Adam Kruseman (1804-1862). Dutch painter. Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies - 1918
Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies, composed for the occasion - performed at an informal entertainment for Japanese and Foreign Exporters by the Shidzuokaken Tea Association, July 3rd 1918

Three women police officers in a garden
Three women police officers (Iris Walker, Connie Hobbs(?) and Joan Strangleman) posing for their photo in a garden. They are in the Bather style uniform which was worn from 1946 to 1968

Group photo, women police officers, London, WW2
Informal group photo of women police officers on a balcony at the Met Polices WEC. They are M Pascoe (joined March 1942), Shirley Jennings (joined May 1941, later Becke)

GREY SUIT
Earl Waldegrave in pale grey informal suit with single- breasted jacket worn with a wing collar & tie & a straw boater hat. Date: 1912

Male Type / Two Men 1920S
Two young men in three-piece suits and trilby hats, standing in front of a car. Date: 1920s

Louis XVI, King of France, informal portrait
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792). An informal portrait. Date: 1754 - 1793

Edward, Prince of Wales
Informal portrait of HRH Prince of Wales. Photo: LNA Date: circa 1924

President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks
Bringing " frankness and warmth" back into Anglo-American relations: President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks; and Churchills visit to congress. Date: 1952

Royal Army Pay Corps group, WW1
Group photo, six men of the Royal Army Pay Corps, with a kitten, somewhere in France during the First World War. The sign reads: Cheer O, The Mugs. Date: circa 1918

Royal Engineers group photo, France, WW1
Royal Engineers group photo of sergeants and a corporal, in France during the First World War, relaxing and reading a French newspaper, the Telegramme. Date: 1918

Soldiers eating in the open air at a camp
Soldiers eating at two long tables in the open air at a camp. Date: circa 1940s

Man in working clothes with a large dog at his side. Date: circa 1910s

Studio portrait, three people with boxer dog. Date: circa 1920s

Man with a collie dog in a street
Man in his shirtsleeves with a collie dog in a street. Date: circa 1910s

Late Victorian picture of a man in garden at Offerton Lane, Stockport. Identified only as G. Ellwood, he shows typical clothing of the period for what was presumably an informal occasion Date: 1902

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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.