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Charity Collection (page 13)

Background imageCharity Collection: Tramps on the Embankment

Tramps on the Embankment
Two old tramps sitting together at night on the Embankment, London, England. Date: early 1930s

Background imageCharity Collection: Clothing - Air Raid Victims - Queen Elizabeth & Lady Reading

Clothing - Air Raid Victims - Queen Elizabeth & Lady Reading
Inspecting a clothes distribution scheme for Air Raid victims (which have arrived in Britain from New Zealand) - a visit by Queen Elizabeth & Eva Violet Isaacs (neaMond), Marchioness of Reading

Background imageCharity Collection: WW2 - Red Cross Canteen - Evansville, Indiana, USA

WW2 - Red Cross Canteen - Evansville, Indiana, USA Date: 1942

Background imageCharity Collection: Turkey - Sanilurfa (Urfa) - A Street in the Old Citadel

Turkey - Sanilurfa (Urfa) - A Street in the Old Citadel - card published by the German Mission to Armenia to raise funds for the Mission-run Armenian Orphanages. Date: circa 1901

Background imageCharity Collection: Manaus, Brazil - The Beneficiente Hospital

Manaus, Brazil - The Beneficiente Hospital built by the Portuguese Benevolent Society. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCharity Collection: Blind Beggar on a London Street

Blind Beggar on a London Street, with a sign explaining his situation around his neck and a small scrawny pet dog at his side

Background imageCharity Collection: Unity between British Royalty and the French Goverment

Unity between British Royalty and the French Goverment
Patriotic Postcard produced for the charitable benefit of Young soldiers and French charitable Institutions - depicts the King and Queen of England (King George VI (1895-1952)

Background imageCharity Collection: Personification of Hope - Turns a Moan into a song

Personification of Hope - Turns a Moan into a song
Hope makes the careworn heart grow strong - And turns a moan into a song. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCharity Collection: Personification of Charity - Sweet Sunshine to the Flower

Personification of Charity - Sweet Sunshine to the Flower
Charitys transforming power - Is like sweet sunshine to the flower. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCharity Collection: John Bull coming to the aid of Victims of Messina Earthquake

John Bull coming to the aid of Victims of Messina Earthquake
John Bull coming to the aid of the personification of Italy (Italia Turrita) following the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 27-28th December 1908 at Messina, Sicily

Background imageCharity Collection: Generous donation to a tramp as well as a doorman

Generous donation to a tramp as well as a doorman
Generous donation from a smart young gent to a tramp as well as a doorman - " I must hand it to you". Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCharity Collection: 18, 000 farthings for London Slum Childrens Breakfasts

18, 000 farthings for London Slum Childrens Breakfasts
18, 000 farthings collected in 1907 by R Arnold of 15 Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent for the charitable purchase of London Slum Childrens Breakfasts. Date: 1907

Background imageCharity Collection: American Red Cross in Britain - Combined Operations, 1943

American Red Cross in Britain - Combined Operations, 1943 - decking the Christmas Tree. Date: 1943

Background imageCharity Collection: Concert in aid of Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital

Concert in aid of Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital
Drawing done by Phil May to be used to publicise a Flower Concert to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCharity Collection: Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss

Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss. " I never give money away on the street." " Well, then, give us a kiss Lydie." !!! Date: circa 1897

Background imageCharity Collection: Drunk writer refuses tract from a benevolent lady - Irony

Drunk writer refuses tract from a benevolent lady - Irony
Drunk refuses temperance tract from a benevolent lady, unaware that her sizzled target was actually the author of the aforementioned words of wisdom - wonderfully ironic cartoon by Phil May

Background imageCharity Collection: Wit of a toothless old soak when faced with Sally Army pair

Wit of a toothless old soak when faced with Sally Army pair
The witty reposte of a toothless old soak when faced with a pair of Salvation Army women: Salvation Sal (to village toper) - " If thou doesn t mend thy ways, Ben Bosker

Background imageCharity Collection: Witty tramp and disgusted older woman - Phil May Cartoon

Witty tramp and disgusted older woman - Phil May Cartoon
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a witty (if rather drunk) tramp and disgusted older woman, who refuses to provide charity

Background imageCharity Collection: Sir John Denton French - WWI - Belgian Relief Funds

Sir John Denton French - WWI - Belgian Relief Funds
Sir John Denton French (1852-1925) - British Military General during WWI. Pictured on a postcard requesting contributions for the Charitable Belgian Relief Funds in 1915. Date: 1915

Background imageCharity Collection: La Journee du Pas-de-Calais Charity card - WWI

La Journee du Pas-de-Calais Charity card - WWI
A postcard relating to a charity drive in the Pas de Calais region in France, calling on to the generosity of the public. Repeated several times in about 700 communes in the department during World

Background imageCharity Collection: Women in fancy dress collecting for charity

Women in fancy dress collecting for charity
Three women in fancy dress collecting for The Romford Cottage Hospital, Essex. Date: circa 1933

Background imageCharity Collection: Stairway up to the Railway Station at Laon, France

Stairway up to the Railway Station at Laon, France
Stairway up to the Railway Station at Laon, Aisne department in Picardy, France. A beggar sits at the foot of the long stair, holding out his hat in hope of a charitable donation

Background imageCharity Collection: Blind Russian Beggar and ragged child

Blind Russian Beggar and ragged child Date: 1901

Background imageCharity Collection: WWI - Girl gives a party to wounded soldiers

WWI - Girl gives a party to wounded soldiers
A young girl hosts a garden party picnic for wounded soldiers invalided home from the Western Front - instead of receiving her usual Birthday presents Date: circa 1916

Background imageCharity Collection: The Lesson of the Widows mite

The Lesson of the Widows mite circa 19th century

Background imageCharity Collection: London Jack

London Jack, The Orphanage Friend. This dog from 1894 to 1900 collected for the L&S.W.R servants orphanage e250 & for other charitable objects e200

Background imageCharity Collection: STAR, F. C. In the Castellana. 1902. Newspaper

STAR, F. C. In the Castellana. 1902. Newspaper
" STAR, F.C. In the Castellana. 1902. Newspaper Illustration " Nuevo Mundo"."

Background imageCharity Collection: Les bons Advocats et Procureurs et Arbitres charitables

Les bons Advocats et Procureurs et Arbitres charitables. Depiction of Justice and Charity in Provence Courts during Henry IV of Frances reign. 17th century. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris

Background imageCharity Collection: GIAQUINTO, Corrado (1700-1765). The Triumph of

GIAQUINTO, Corrado (1700-1765). The Triumph of Saint John of God. 1740. In the lower part, charity acts of the Saint, who is crowned by the Virgin in the upper part, in heaven

Background imageCharity Collection: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Charity

Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Charity
" Cranach, Lucas, " the Elder" (1472-1553). Charity. "

Background imageCharity Collection: SCHEDONI, Bartolomeo (1578-1615); SCHEDONI, Bartolomeo

SCHEDONI, Bartolomeo (1578-1615); SCHEDONI, Bartolomeo (1578-1615). Charity. 1611; Charity. 1611. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Capodimonte

Background imageCharity Collection: Queen Anne of Austria visiting the nursery in

Queen Anne of Austria visiting the nursery in Hospital of Charity. Illustrution, circa 1640. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Background imageCharity Collection: Bunyan (With Faith Etc)

Bunyan (With Faith Etc)
JOHN BUNYAN Author of Pilgrims Progress and other religious works, depicted with Charity, Hope and Faith. with his autograph Date: 1628 - 1688

Background imageCharity Collection: Barnardo Boys Printing

Barnardo Boys Printing
Barnardo boys learning the printers trade at Dr Barnardos Home at Stepney Causeway, London Date: circa 1914

Background imageCharity Collection: Spitalfields Lodging

Spitalfields Lodging
London : Common lodging house at Spitalfields, the kitchen Date: 1900

Background imageCharity Collection: GLC-LFB Fireshow at Crystal Palace

GLC-LFB Fireshow at Crystal Palace
A major charity event was organised at Crystal Palace to raise money for the Firefighters benevolent fund in the hot summer of 1976

Background imageCharity Collection: GLC-LFB Open day at Eltham fire station, SE London

GLC-LFB Open day at Eltham fire station, SE London
Located in Eltham High Street, SE London, Eltham fire station throws open its doors for a charity fete held in the fire station yard

Background imageCharity Collection: Donation by Canadian Red Cross to NFS, WW2

Donation by Canadian Red Cross to NFS, WW2
A canteen van/mobile kitchen on display at Londons Regional Headquarters, Lambeth SE1. It was one of many donated by Canadas Red Cross as part of the War Effort

Background imageCharity Collection: NFS mobile kitchen in use, WW2

NFS mobile kitchen in use, WW2
These mobile kitchens, presented to the NFS (London Region No 5), were donated by the Canadian Red Cross

Background imageCharity Collection: Fire Service benevolent fund Christmas gifts, WW2

Fire Service benevolent fund Christmas gifts, WW2
A collection of Christmas gifts to be given to London firemen and firewomen hospitalised over the Christmas period

Background imageCharity Collection: Toys made for local children on display, sub-station 80V

Toys made for local children on display, sub-station 80V
Toys and play park amusements made by firefighters on display at the fire sub-station in Aristotle Road, Clapham SW4, before being given to local children in need

Background imageCharity Collection: NFS (London Region) mobile kitchen vehicle, WW2

NFS (London Region) mobile kitchen vehicle, WW2
Donated to the London Region of the NFS by the Canadian Red Cross, this mobile kitchen unit is displayed at the Regional (Brigade) Headquarters, Lambeth, SE1

Background imageCharity Collection: Faith, hope, charity. Inebriates express

Faith, hope, charity. Inebriates express. Composite of scenes related to temperance. Date c1870

Background imageCharity Collection: Faith, Hope and Charity

Faith, Hope and Charity. Cross with flowers and cherubs holding banner Faith, Hope and Charity.. Date c1875. Faith, Hope and Charity

Background imageCharity Collection: Faith, hope, and charity, these three; but the greatest of t

Faith, hope, and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is tango. Illustration shows a mother with an infant and a young child standing in the windblown snow at night

Background imageCharity Collection: Pecs, Hungary - Charitable Womens Association Building

Pecs, Hungary - Charitable Womens Association Building
This building was built for the purposes of Pecs (Hungary) Charitable Womens Association in 1905. The architect was Andor Pilch. Date: circa 1906

Background imageCharity Collection: The three cardinal principles of the grand army of the repub

The three cardinal principles of the grand army of the republic. Date c1884

Background imageCharity Collection: Improved order of red men in freedom, friendship and charity

Improved order of red men in freedom, friendship and charity. Date c1867 Dec. 10



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