Pall Collection

The Zulu war. Scene of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana)
After the Battle of Isadhlwana. A description by Lieutenant Crealock reads, Day waned and the night hung over the hill, when we reached the last ridge, beyond which lay what had been our camp

The Pall Mall Gazette - Armistice Signed - Official
Newspaper - The Pall Mall Gazette - Monday November 11 1918 with headline Armistice Signed - Official. Commemorative Art

Smoke of the Potteries
The pall of smoke from the factories of the Potteries - the six towns of Staffordshire where the ceramic industry is located. Date: early 20th century

Policeman and Call Box
A police officer on the beat south of Pall Mall, central London, reports back to the station using a police call box

Map of the Pall Mall area of London
Map of the Charing Cross, Pall Mall and Pimlico area of central London showing, the famous thoroughfare of Pall Mall with its numerous club houses

The Reform Club, 1969
The smoking room of the Reform Club on Pall Mall, London in 1969. The Reform Club was founded in 1836, in Pall Mall, in the centre of what is often called Londons Clubland

St James Park / Mall / C1710
Pall Mall and the Royal Palace of St James s, next to the park Date: Circa 1710

Swimming Baths, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London
View of the Swimming Baths of the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. The club was founded in 1897. Date: circa 1920s

Pallas mastiff bat, Vespertilio molossus. Vespertilio molossus Pall. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian

Brookes and Whites Clubs, London 1796
Wealthy gentlemen patronise the exclusive Brookes (Whig) and White s(Tory) Clubs, at Pall Mall, London. Brookes is shown on the right

Carlton Club 1855
The Carlton Club, Pall Mall

Shopping for Fabric 1809
A throng of mostly feminine customers scrutinize the stock at Messrs. Harding, Howell & Co. at 89 Pall Mall. Fabrics cascade from displays in the drapery department

Pallas tube-nosed fruit bat, Nyctimene cephalotes. Vespertilio cephalotes Pall. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Nussbiegel after an illustration by Johann Bernhard Gottfried Hopfer

Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, 1717
Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, le jeu royal de la passe, designed for Louis XV in 1717. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Marquess Of Buckingham's Pall Mall House Staircase
An architectural drawing of a unique staircase with a pair of grand pillars to each side, with scrollwork decoration at the top of each, a feature inside Buckingham House in Pall Mall

Hatch Mansfield and Co Advertisement
An advertisement for Hatch Mansfield & Co. Limited, London based winemakers, promoting old master port wine, ideal for hunting flasks, clubs and messes

Portrait of Edwin Evans
A portrait painting of English music critic, Edwin Evans, who is leaning his elbow on the table, casually smoking a pipe. He wrote books which championed the music of Claude Debussy in particular

Hampton and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement for Hampton & Sons Ltd, which promotes the sale of carpets and furnishing fabrics. The images show three examples of carpets

Studies in a London Poor Quarter Date: 1904

Mudlarks on the Thames Shore, London Date: 1904

A London Policeman Date: 1904

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Lavenham, Suffolk Date: 1895

St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Wayland, Suffolk Date: 1895

St Mary the Virgin Church, Stoke-by-Wayland, Suffolk Date: 1895

Nelson Bay, Sydney, Australia Date: 1895

Daimler Motor Company, Pall Mall, London
Offices and showrooms of the Daimler Motor Company, Pall Mall, London Date: 1911

The First Gaslight in Pall Mall, London Date: 1907

Exterior of the Reform Club, Pall Mall, London. Date: 1872

The War Office, Pall Mall, London Date: circa 1900

The United Service Club, Pall Mall, London Date: circa 1900

The Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London Date: circa 1900

Army and Navy Club, Pall Mall, London Date: circa 1900

Final Examples of Art-Workmanship from the Manchester Exhibition (engraving)
2785834 Final Examples of Art-Workmanship from the Manchester Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the old Royal Academy in Pall Mall, representing the exhibition of 1771. Date: 1771

Pall Mall, London, horses and carriages
Vintage 19th century photograph: Pall Mall, London

Photograph of Pall Hotel, Yeovil, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Silver vase surmounted by a winged figure representing the Flight of Genius presented to George Smith, proprietor of the Pall Mall Gazette by members of the medical profession in London

War leaders as pall bearers of the Unknown Warrior
At the Cenotaph, 11th November 1920. The twelve war leaders as pall bearers for the coffin of the Unknown Warrior: left to right Sir Hedworth Meux, Earl Beatty, Sir Henry Jackson

Army & Navy Club
A view of the front of the Army and Navy Club in Pall Mall, London in 1851. It was founded by Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Barnes (1776-1838) in 1837. Date: 1875

Shakespeare Gallery
A view of The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery in Pall Mall, London, was the first stage of a three-part project initiated in November 1786 by engraver

War Office
A view of the War Office, Pall Mall, London, 1850. Date: 1875

Carlton House
View of the Grand Staircase, Carlton House in 1820. Carlton House was a mansion in London, best known as the town residence of the Prince Regent for several decades from 1783

Pall Mall or Palle Melle
Pall Mall mallets and ball. A 16th and 17th century lawn game. A precursor to croquet. Date: 1875

Early Water Supply of London (engraving)
5213402 Early Water Supply of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Water Supply of London)

William Thomas Stead, author and journalist
William Thomas Stead (1849-1912), author and journalist, Editor of The Pall Mall Gazette. circa 1900s

The game of Pall Mall

Mallet and ball used in game of Pall Mall
Mallet and ball used in the game of Pall Mall

Villagers playing croquet or clos-porte, 16th century
Villagers playing croquet or clos-porte with mallets and large balls, 16th century. After a painting by Breughel. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

King Estmere (engraving)
3655193 King Estmere (engraving) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Estmere)

Small Arms in the International Exhibition (engraving)
1587935 Small Arms in the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Arms in the International Exhibition)

Inside of the old War Office
Where the War Office stood - Images of the inside of the old War Office at Pall Mall - RAC new premises. Date: 1911

Repairing bomb damage to the Royal College of Physicians
Page from The Sphere showing repair work being carried out to the bomb-damaged Royal College of Physicians in their building on Pall Mall East on the north west corner of Trafalgar Square

GERMAN MACHINE GUNNERS
German machine gunners in a trench outside Leningrad. Its not too bad on a fine summers day, but when winter comes the pleasures of invasion will begin to pall

People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving)
1106958 People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Spendthrift)

Curtain, 5th-6th Century (linen & wool)
909229 Curtain, 5th-6th Century (linen & wool) by Coptic; 138.4x69.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Centennial Fund

Altar Frontal and Pall by Messrs Jones and Willis, Birmingham (chromolitho)
961753 Altar Frontal and Pall by Messrs Jones and Willis, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pall Mall, London, before gaslight. Date: circa 1740

Isabeys Exhibition Rooms 1820
Fashionable ladies and gentlemen, and even a lucky little girl, mill around Monsieur Isabeys Exhibition Rooms at 61 Pall Mall, idly chatting & admiring the art. Date: 1820

Daimler Showroom
The Daimler Companys showrooms in Pall Mall, London; George V was just one of the crowned heads to favour a Daimler Date: 1912

Royal Academy
The first home of the Royal Academy in Pall Mall, London. circa 1740. Date: circa 1740

DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES COFFIN IS CARRIED FROM HOSPITAL, PARIS - AUGUST 1997

Coronation 1937, anointing of Queen by Archbishop
The coronation ceremony of King George VI in Westminster Abbey: the anointing of Queen Elizabeth by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Lang

London, England. St Jamess Palace, Westminster Hall And Pall Mall In 1660. From A Contemporary Drawing. From Memoirs Of The Martyr King By Allan Fea Published 1905

The Army and Navy Club, Pall Mall
The Army and Navy Club which overlooks Pall Mall to the south and Sr. Jamess to the east, and was recently pulled down in order that a more capacious building should be completed by 1963

Dining Room, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London
View of the Dining Room of the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. The club was founded in 1897. Date: 1920

Advert / Press Pall Mall
Poster for Pall Mall Budget, new series, illustrated

Pall Mall and Marlborough House, London Date: circa 1905

Pall Mall, London - Horse Taxi cabs passing The Reform Club (right). Date: circa 1905

Advert for Electropathic Belt 1882
Electropathic Belt for gentlemen and ladies, consists of a series of constant current electric generators, which are constantly in action while the belt is being worn. 1882

Tour of the Colonies - East Pall Mall - View of Decorations on Shops and Buildings. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies. Date: circa 1900

Tour of the Colonies - Pall Mall - Decorations along Pall Mall. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies

Concession indulgences of the Virgin from La Rodona in Vic
Grating indulgences of the Virgin from the church of La Rodona in Vic. 1342. Detail miniature. Virgin and child. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Portrait of Agnes J Burke, writer, described as the prettiest of Paris correspondents, the social link between The Boulevard and Pall Mall. 1880

Woman police officer near Pall Mall, London
Woman police officer (Bessie) posing for her photo in front of an a (Automobile Association) building near Pall Mall, Central London. Date: circa 1950s

Pall Mall / Admiralty Arch
Pall Mall and Admiralty Arch Date: circa 1912

Frederick Greenwood / Vf
FREDERICK GREENWOOD English journalist; Editor of Cornhill Magazine, Pall Mall Gazette and St Jamess Gazette Date: 1830 - 1909

Gainsborough / Pall Mall
THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH Schomberg House, Pall Mall, home of the English artist Date: 1727 - 1788

Firemen and mechanic with burnt-out car, London
Firemen and a mechanic examining a burnt-out car in Pall Mall, London, 16 April 1936. One fireman (right) wears the old style brass helmet, while the two on the left are wearing the new cork helmet

Exhibition of Historical and British Wallpapers, London
Exhibition of Historical and British Wallpapers, Suffolk Galleries, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London SW1, 8 to 29 May. Date: circa 1935

Coffin for tomb of unknown warrior
The coffin in which the body of the unknown warrior lay. It was made from English oak and had wrought-iron handles - three on each side, and a metal plate, with sword and shield on top

Rothmans Harness Team
Rothmans of Pall Mall harness team Pell and Mell ready to leave their mews stables for prestige deliveries. Photo taken mid 1980s. Date: circa mid 1980s

Tundra / Root Vole - feeds on plants at river Negustyah bank at night (Microtus oeconomus (Pall.)). (tributary of river Bolshoi Ugan) typical across Siberian plains; Uganskii Nature Reserve, Siberia

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"Pall: A Tapestry of History, War, and Legacy" Step into the realms of history as we unravel the captivating tales behind the word "pall. " From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of The Zulu war to the signing of an armistice reported by The Pall Mall Gazette, this word carries a weighty significance. Imagine standing amidst the remnants of Isandula (Isandhlwana), witnessing firsthand the scene where bravery clashed with adversity. Feel your heart stir as you read about Sir Francis Drake's burial at sea near Portobelo, Panama—a solemn farewell that echoes through time. But "pall" is not limited to wars and battles alone; it encompasses everyday life too. Picture a diligent policeman stationed beside a call box in London's bustling streets—his presence ensuring safety and order. Inhale deeply as you catch a glimpse of smoke billowing from Potteries, reminding us of industrial prowess and craftsmanship. Travel back in time with us to C1710 when St James Park/Mall flourished—a vibrant hub for social gatherings and leisurely strolls. And just around the corner lies Royal Automobile Club's Swimming Baths on Pall Mall—an oasis where elegance meets relaxation. Delve further into nature's wonders—the Pallas mastiff bat, Vespertilio molossus—majestic creatures that roam our skies silently yet command respect. Marvel at Thomas Pickett's London Trade Card showcasing his skill as a Brasier—an artisan whose craft adds warmth to homes across generations. In moments both joyous and somber, "pall" has played its part in commemorating lives lost or celebrated. Witnessing Edith Cavell's funeral procession evokes profound emotions—a testament to her selflessness etched forever in history. Lastly, let us not forget Brookes and Whites Clubs—established in 1796—which have stood tall throughout centuries as pillars of camaraderie and exclusivity.