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John Passmore Edwards, Vanity Fair, SpyJOHN PASSMORE EDWARDS MP (1823 - 1911) Liberal Member of Parliament for Salisbury, Philanthropist, British journalist, owner and editor of the London newspaper The Echo
John Julius AngersteinJOHN JULIUS ANGERSTEIN Russian-English merchant, art collector and benefactor
Moses Montefiore / QuiverSIR MOSES MONTEFIORE British Jewish philanthropist, born in Italy, visiting an orphanage in Thanet
Devonshire / 7Th / V Fair 74SIR WILLIAM CAVENDISH 7th DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Statesman and benefactor Date: 1808 - 1891
ELIHU YALE English colonial administrator; early benefactor of the college which adopted his name in 1718
Thomas, Bedel of Redbourn, benefactor to St Albans AbbeyThomas, Bedel of Redbourn, in striped hood with long tail, 14th century. Gave land in Rebourn to the Abbey of St Albans. From the Golden Book of St Albans, Cotton Nero MS D vii
Sir Neil Loring in robe decorated with gartersSir Neil Loring (Nigel Lorringe), medieval English soldier and diplomat and a founding member of the Order of the Garter, c. 1320-1386
William de Albeneis, Pincerna Regis, with goblet and swordWilliam de Albeneis, Pincerna Regis, butler to the king, with goblet and sword. Benefactor to the Abbey of St Albans. From the Golden Book of St Albans, Cotton Nero MS D vii, f.91v
Spain, Andalusia. Lifeboat with boxer rope-launcher deviceSpain, Andalusia, Cadiz. Lifeboat with boxer rope-launcher device, ready to be thrown into the water
Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, grandfather of the benefactor of Harvard University, John Harvard. Date: circa 1910s
Harvard House, Stratford-On-AvonAn architectural etching showing the front face of Harvard House, built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, the grandfather of the Harvard University benefactor, John Harvard
Samuel Ryder and daughterBusinessman and founder of the Ryder Cup Samuel Ryder (1858-1936) pictured with his daughter Joan Ryder (1904-1985) and Miss A. M Pullen. Date: 1931
LA SALLE AFTER DEATHJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens (Christian brothers). Portrait done as he lay on his death bed. Date: 1651 - 1719
The funeral of Sir Arthur Pearson, 1921A page from The Illustrated London News detailed the funeral of Sir Cyril Arthur Pearson (1866-1921), English newspaper and magazine publisher and benefactor of the blind. Date: 1921
Samuel Courtauld (7 May 1876 1 December 1947), English industrialist who is best remembered as an art collector
Free swimming baths for men and boys, DerbyFree swimming baths in Derby, presented to the town by Michael Thomas Bass, MP and brewer. One pool is for men, the other for boys ! Date: 1873
Andre Hubert FournetANDRE HUBERT FOURNET French educator and benefactor. Date: 1752 - 1834
Chadwicks Orphanage, Bolton, was founded in 1874 by local benefactor Dr Samuel Chadwick. Date: circa 1905
Athur Baron ArdilaunARTHUR EDWARD GUINNESS, 2nd Baronet and 1st Baron ARDILAUN, brewery proprietor and generous benefactor to Dublin and to Irish culture
Thomas Wilson, English philanthropistThomas Wilson (1764-1843), English philanthropist, Congregationalist, involved in educational and theological causes, Director of the London Missionary Society. circa 1830s
The Gul Mosque (Rose Mosque), Istanbul, TurkeyGul Mosque (Gul Camii / Rose Mosque) a former Eastern Orthodox church belonging to the nunnery of Saint Theodosia. Date: circa 1910s
Illustrated Bridge (series) - Diamonds are Trumps. Date: 1911
Jocosa Franklandmrs JOCOSA (or Joyce) FRANKLAND widow, benefactor of colleges at Oxford and Cambridge. Date: 1531 - 1587
Christopher CodringtonCHRISTOPHER CODRINGTON Governor of the Leeward Islands and benefactor of All Souls College, Oxford. Date: 1668 - 1710
George William ChildsGEORGE WILLIAM CHILDS American publisher, and benefactor at Stratford on Avon. Date: 1829 - 1894
Ernst Wilhelm ArnoldiERNST WILHELM ARNOLDI German merchant and benefactor. Date: 1778 - 1841
Tobias RustatTOBIAS RUSTAT courtier who rose from nothing and became a wealthy benefactor to Jesus College, Cambridge Date: 1606 - 1694
John Boydell (Anon)JOHN BOYDELL London alderman and benefactor Date: 1719 - 1804
Paul Bernard, FontainePAUL BERNARD, FONTAINE French soldier and benefactor Date: 1576 - 1643
Second Baron NewlandsJAMES HENRY CECIL HOZIER, second baron NEWLANDS Scottish peer, freemason and benefactor. Date: 1851 - 1929
Thomas, 1st Earl ExeterTHOMAS CECIL, 1st earl of EXETER statesman, fought against the Armada, benefactor of Clare College, Cambridge Date: 1542 - 1623
Daniel ColwallDANIEL COLWALL benefactor, and officer of the Royal Society Date: ? - 1690
Sir William Cavendish, 7th Duke of DevonshireSir William Cavendish (1808-1891) seventh duke of Devonshire statesman, benefactor
Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - BedtimeBarnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst. Children in their nightgowns stand among rows of cots. Plaques on the wall suggest that each cot has been funded by a benefactor
National Childrens Home, Edgworth, LancashireNational Childrens Home (NCH), Edgworth, Lancashire. The Barlow Memorial House, named after the homes benefactor. Date: circa 1900
James Lick Monument, San Francisco, California, USAJames Lick Monument, City Hall Square, San Francisco, California, USA. The monument was unaffected by the earthquake and fire of 1906
The Chantry Medal - Francis Leggatt ChantreyThe Chantry Medal. Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841) was an English sculptor and benefactor. Date: circa 1842
Dulwich Home Girls at Southbourne, DorsetA seaside trip to Southbourne for residents of the Home for Girls at 62 Overhill Road, East Dulwich
Pickering Girls Home, Hull, YorkshireThe Pickering Girls Home at Hull, opened in 1915 by the Waifs and Strays Society. The home was named after its benefactor Christopher Pickering. Date: Circa 1921
Sir George WilliamsSIR GEORGE WILLIAMS(1821 - 1905), benefactor who founded the Young Mens Christian Association. Date: 1901
1st Earl of Dudley, Vanity Fair, ApeWILLIAM WARD, 1st Earl of Dudley (1817-1885) Lord Ward from 1835 to 1860. British peer and benefactor. A monument stands to him in Worcester Cathedral. Date: 1817-1885
Sir Sydney WaterlowSIR SYDNEY HEDLEY WATERLOW statesman and benefactor, donor of the new public park at Highgate, London. Date: 1822 - 1906
Richard WattsRICHARD WATTS statesman and benefactor Date: 1529 - 1579
Shakespeare FountainThe Shakespeare Fountain, Stratford, presented to the town by an American benefactor to provide honest water to the citizens and their animals. Date: 1564 - 1616
Thomas SeckfordTHOMAS SECKFORD Lawyer, administrator and benefactor. Date: 1515 - 1588
William PlattWILLIAM PLATT benefactor to St Johns College, Cambridge Date: 1579 - 1637
James PalmerJAMES PALMER Churchman and benefactor, founder of the Alms Houses in Tothill Fields, London. Date: 1585 - 1660
William Lord NuffieldWILLIAM RICHARD MORRIS, viscount NUFFIELD motor engineer and manufacturer, benefactor : before his ennoblement. Date: 1877 - 1963
Sixth Duke of NorfolkHENRY HOWARD, sixth duke of NORFOLK statesman, ambassador, benefactor Date: 1628 - 1684
LA Salle Statue - 2JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens whose rules he is shown holding. Date: 1651 - 1719
LA Salle on DeathbedJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, surrounded by well-wishers on his deathbed. Date: 1651 - 1719
LA Salle as BenefactorJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, hands out food to the hungry during the famines of 1693 and 1709. Date: 1651 - 1719
LA Salle Keeps VigilJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, keeps vigil in the chapel, praying through the night. Date: 1651 - 1719
Jamsetji JejeebhoySir JAMSETJI JEJEEBHOY Indian industrialist and benefactor. Date: 1783 - 1859
Sir William Treloar distributing Christmas giftsSir William Purdie Treloar (1843-1923) distributing Christmas gifts to the poor
Sir Moses MontefiorePortrait of Sir Moses Montefiore. The Great Hebrew Philanthropist and Benefactor of His People
Freedom of St Albans for Andrew Carnegie
LA Salle BenefactingJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, distributes food to children and cripples. Date: 1651 - 1719
Jean-Baptiste LA SalleJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens (Christian brothers). Date: 1651 - 1719
LA Salle StatueJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, depicted with two boys whom he helped to educate. Date: 1651 - 1719
LA Salle WritingJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, dedicates himself and his rule to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Date: 1651 - 1719
LA Salle in the HeavensJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, finds himself surrounded by cherubs when he gets to Heaven. Date: 1651 - 1719
LA Salles Last PrayerJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, quits his deathbed to receive the last rites. Date: 1651 - 1719
John WarnerJOHN WARNER English churchman, bishop of Rochester, Royalist during the Civil War, benefactor who founded Bromley College Date: 1581 - 1666
John Brown, PatriotJOHN BROWN American patriot and benefactor. Date: 1736 - 1803
LA Salle as TeacherJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, depicted teaching a class of children. Date: 1651 - 1719
LA Salles DevotionJEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, spurns a cardinals seat in his yearning for Jesus. Date: 1651 - 1719
Sir Charles Wakefield at National Childrens Home, LondonState visit by Alderman Sir Charles Wakefield (1859-1941) and other City of London dignitaries to the London Branch of the National Childrens Homes (NCH), Bonner Road, Bethnal Green, East London
John Carpenter, ClerkJOHN CARPENTER Citizen of London, Town Clerk and benefactor
George HeriotGEORGE HERIOT Jeweler and benefactor of Edinburgh
William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley (1817 - 1885)
Stained Glass West AbbeyWindows in Westminster Abbey representing the poets George Herbert and William Cowper, donated by the American benefactor George William Childs
