Procession Collection

Chaucers Pilgrims by Pauline Baynes
The numerous pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, pictured riding in procession

Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese, called Benozzo (1420-1497). Procession of the Youngest King. 1459-1460. ITALY. Florence. Medici Riccardi Palace. The Magi with Lorenzo the Magnificent and his retinue

The Druids - Bringing in the Mistletoe, 1890 (oil on canvas)
GLS219810 The Druids - Bringing in the Mistletoe, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Henry, George (1858-1943) and Hornel, Edward A. (1864-1933); 152.4x152.4 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Dewars advertisement
This advertisement for Dewars " White Label" Scotch whiskey encourages viewers to celebrate the Coronation with " the finest drink in the world"

Pearly Kings & Queens
A procession of pearly Kings and Queens, Southwark, London

Coronation Procession, 1953
Double page spread artists impression of the Coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II showing the various military and ceremonial representatives of the UK and Commonwealth

MEXICO: 1810 REVOLUTION. The Cry of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgos call to revolt, 16 September 1810. Detail of the mural by Juan O Gorman, 20th century

Burning crosses at the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon, Boston Public Garden, Boston
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon, Boston Public Garden

Notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at 1937 Coronation
Ecclesiastics, distinguished officers of state and regalia bearers awaiting the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the tapestried hall of the temporary annexe of Westminster Abbey

Coronation procession at Oxford Circus, 1953
The colour and pageantry of the Coronation procession - detachments of the Foot Guards marching along Oxford Street into Oxford Circus showing the vast crowds lining the decorated route. Date: 1953

The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck of
WMA69871 The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck of Sunday 31st May 1615 (oil on canvas) (see 75629 for detail) by Alsloot

Owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card
An owl and three foxes carrying a roast bird, cutlery and holly through the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Unemployed coal miners demonstrating at Jarrow, England, in 1936
ENGLAND: COAL MINERS, 1936. Unemployed coal miners demonstrating at Jarrow, England, in 1936

PEACE PIPE CEREMONY, 1718. Chitimacha Native Americans in Louisiana on their way to take part in the calumet ceremony upon the conclusion of peace with the French in 1718

Coronation 1953, Queen Elizabeth II in golden State coach
Queen Elizabeth II drives through Trafalgar Square in central London in the golden State coach on the way to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953

The Queen reviews the Grenadier Guards
At the tercentenary parade of the Grenadier Guards at Windsor, the Queen turns to speak to Colonel Sir Thomas Butler, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Regiment. Date: 1956

The Queen arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation 1953)
Accompanied by the Bishops of Bath and Wells and Durham, Queen Elizabeth II moves up Westminster Abbey, passing the throne. Date: 1953

Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University, Scotland
The Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, at St Andrews University in Scotland. He served as Rector from 1901 until 1907. He is processing with others in academic robes

Procession for Christian festival of Rameaux, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Japan Ghost Procession
JAPANESE GHOSTS The Shozenji Temple, Fushimi, near Kyoto, is haunted by Hiyakki Yako - a gathering of a hundred ghosts

Carthusian monks process to matins at 2 am
Carthusian monks in cowls and habits process to matins at 2 am

Saint Bonaventure (San Bonaventura) (1217-1274) receiving the purple cardinalice A high
JLJ4600203 Saint Bonaventure (San Bonaventura) (1217-1274) receiving the purple cardinalice A high official of the Vatican brings the cardinals bar to the monk occupies the menagery activities in

Queen Elizabeth Coronation 2nd June 1953. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh on her way to Westminster Abbey, the procession passed King Charles Statue

Integrity retiring from Office!, 1801
Integrity retiring from Office!, Pub. 1801 (hand coloured engraving). William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) resigns as Prime Minister in protest at Kings rejection of the bills to unite England

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Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Brandenburg gate procession: Berlin royal wedding 1913
King George V and the Kaiser, Queen Mary and the Kaiserin on their arrival, immediately passing through the Brandenburg gate.The occasion of the royal visit was the marriage of Princess VIKTORIA

Babylons lion. Lion decorated the Processional Wal (Ishtar Gate). 575 BC. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin. Germany

HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122)
HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122?-1204), into the royal city of Winchester, England, 1154

ROME: CHURCHES, 1575. Pilgrims visiting churches in Rome. Line engraving, 1575

Wall paintings on the entrance to Rohet Garh residence of the rulers of Rohet, now Heritage Hotel, Rajasthan, India Wall paintings on the entrance to Rohet Garh residence of the rulers of Rohet

CHINA: POSTER, 1976. Revolutionary Committees are Good. Chinese woodcut poster, 1976

Italy / Lucca / Cathedral
Lucca: cathedral of San Martino Lucca, west front, with a procession crossing the piazza during Rogationtide

Harbour / Belfast Opening
Opening of the New Channel, Belfast Harbour - the start of the procession

The Lord Mayors Show, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Trooping the Colour, Horseguards Parade, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Horse Guards at Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Scipio Africanus - 2
After his successes against the Carthaginians, Publius Cornelius Scipio is awarded a massive triumphal procession; he is henceforth known as Scipio Africanus

Procession at the Lourdes shrine, Lourdes, Hautes Pyrenees, France, Europe

Palio, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

English grandee of the East India Company riding in an Indian procession, 1825-1830

Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935
Front cover of The Illustrated London News conjuring up the pomp and pageantry of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V with a parade of liveried riders

Freemason Procession
Image of Baphomet carried in a procession at the initiation of a high Scottish rite

Greetings postcard, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, India
Multiview greetings postcard from Mhow, a British Army cantonment (now Dr Ambedkar Nagar), Madhya Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910

Claude Lorrain (1600-1682). View of Delphi with Procession. 1650. Classicism. Oil on canvas. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Doria Pamphili Gallery

View of London from St. Pauls, on Lord Mayors Day
Incredible panoramic view of London from the roof of St. Pauls Cathedral, looking west. The Lord Mayors Procession can be seen heading up Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill past the cathedral. Date: 1889

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In the vibrant world of processions, a myriad of stories unfold. From Chaucer's Pilgrims depicted by Pauline Baynes to Benozzo di Lese's captivating brushstrokes, these artistic masterpieces capture the essence of communal journeys. Amidst the grandeur and opulence, we encounter the Pearly Kings & Queens, adorned in their intricate pearl-studded garments, embodying London's rich cultural heritage. Their procession through bustling streets resonates with tradition and unity. But not all they are steeped in celebration; some carry deeper meanings. The burning crosses at Lewes' annual bonfire night parade serve as a reminder of historical events that shaped our society. They ignite conversations about tolerance and understanding. The Coronation Procession of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was a momentous occasion that united a nation under one sovereign. As crowds lined the streets with jubilation, her regal carriage symbolized continuity and stability amidst changing times and can also be powerful symbols of revolution and resilience. Juan O Gorman's mural depicting Mexico's 1810 Revolution captures Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt - an impassioned cry for freedom echoing through generations. From political demonstrations like unemployed coal miners protesting in Jarrow to Nancy Schon's whimsical Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in Boston Public Garden, processions become platforms for diverse voices seeking recognition or expressing joy. Even when integrity retires from office, as seen in James Gillray’s satirical cartoon "Integrity retiring from Office. " from 1801, it becomes part of history’s procession – reminding us that power is transient but principles endure. And within hallowed walls like Westminster Abbey during the 1937 Coronation or onlookers gathered at Dewars advertisement capturing moments frozen in time - processions bring together notable figures who shape our collective narrative. Whether it is celebrating cultural heritage or voicing dissent against injustice they can a testament to the human spirit.