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Chadwicks Orphanage, Bolton, LancashireA view of the grounds of Chadwicks Orphanage for girls at Bolton, with a number of the inmates at play. The institution was founded by a gift from Dr Samuel Taylor Chadwick. Date: Date unknown
Dr a I CoffinDR A I COFFIN : medical : Pioneer of medical botany who introduced Thomsons ideas to Europe : in 1845 he founded the Association of Herbal Medicine, authored books. Date: mid-19th century
Sir Ralph Pendlebury Orphanage, StockportA view of the orphanage in Stockport founded in 1882 through a legacy from local mill owner Sir Ralph Pendlebury
Devonport Royal United Service Orphan HomeThe Royal United Service Orphan Home was founded in 1839 as the British Female Orphan Asylum, Devonport, for the orphan daughters of men in the armed forces
Chadwicks Orphanage, Bolton, was founded in 1874 by local benefactor Dr Samuel Chadwick. Date: circa 1905
Tsar Bell, Kremlin complex, Moscow, RussiaThe Tsar Bell, also known as the Queen of Bells, Tsarsky Kolokol or Royal Bell, on display in the Kremlin complex, Moscow, Russia
BASTIDAS, Rodrigo de (1460 - 1526). Spanish conquistador and explorer who mapped the northern coast of South America, discovered Panama, and founded the city of Santa Marta. Oil
Spain (19th c. ). Economy (1885)SPAIN. Barcelona. Sants Montjuic. Textile company La Espa ndustrial, dedicated to spinning, weaving and printing of cotton. Founded in 1847 in Madrid and moved to Barcelona in 1851
Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Coach crossing Umtali riverBlack and white lantern Slide of Coach crossing Umtali river - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection
Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Street in GweloBlack and white lantern Slide of Street in Gwelo - British South Africa.. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection. Slide number 11
Jamaica - Jubilee Square, Port RoyalSlide showing a photograph of a mast on the sand at Port Royal, named after Queen Victorias jubilee. Port Royal was a city located at the end of the Palisadoes at the mouth of the Kingston Harbour
Jamaica - Street Scene, Port RoyalSlide showing a photograph of a street in Port Royal. Port Royal was a city located at the end of the Palisadoes at the mouth of the Kingston Harbour, in south-eastern Jamaica
Anti-Suffrage League PosterA poster produced by the Womens National Anti-Suffrage League, stating in bold lettering, Women DO NOT Want Votes. The Womens National Anti-Suffrage League was founded in 1908
Royal Infant Orphanage, Wanstead, LondonAn aerial view of the Royal Infant Orphanage at Wanstead in north-east London. The institution was founded as the Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum in 1841 by Congregational minister Andrew Reed to
Childrens Heart Home, Lancing, Sussexthe Bluebell ward of the Childrens Heart Home at Lancing. The home was founded in 1926 as a childrens convalescent home. Date: Circa 1927
Richard Tattersall JnrRICHARD TATTERSALL junior Bloodstock auctioneer, grandson of the Richard T. who founded the family business. with his autograph Date: 1785 - 1859
William Penn - Treaty with the Indians 1682William Penn - Treaty with the Indians at Shackamaxon, on the Delaware (now Philadelphia) when he founded the province of Pennsylvania, 1682
Organ at Ettal Monastery, Upper Bavaria, GermanyView of the ornate organ at Ettal Monastery, Upper Bavaria, Germany. This Benedictine monastery was founded in 1330, the first phase of building took place between 1330 and 1370
Eton College Clock TowerEton College, Berkshire, England, founded by King Henry VI (whose statue is in the foreground) in 1440. Clock tower and buildings built by Prevost Lupton in 1517. Date: early 16th century
Statue of Vladimir II Monomakh, Vladimir, RussiaView of the equestrian statue of the founder of the city of Vladimir, Vladimir II Monomakh (1053-1125), a Grand Prince of Kievan Rus
Three bedeswomen of Castle Rising, NorfolkThree bedeswomen of Castle Rising, near Sandringham in Norfolk. When these elderly women enter the almshouses (known collectively as Trinity Hospital) they are required to wear an old Welsh costume
The first Illustrated London NewsFront cover of the very first copy of the Illustrated London News, published May 14th, 1842. Founded by Herbert Ingram, who anticipated demand for a newspaper containing illustrations
Jardin Des PlantesLE JARDIN DES PLANTES, Paris, was founded in 1626 as a botanical garden, but in the 18th century, under Buffon, expanded to become also a zoo
Mary Ann GirlingMARY ANN (Cloughton) GIRLING Farmworkers daughter, religious enthusiast who founded the Walworth Jumpers and in 1864 declared herself the Final Revelation of God
Bayham Abbey 2 of 6Bayham Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery on the Kent and Sussex borders, was founded by Robert Thornham at the turn of the 12th century
Caricature, Carl Rosa, musical impresarioCaricature, Carl Rosa (1842-1889), German-born musical impresario who founded the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Don t get near him, Mr Snazelle, while he is like this! 1884
The Rathbone Monument - commemorates William Rathbone who founded the District Nursing Movement. Date: circa 1890s
Cyprus - Stavrovouni Monastery - founded by Saint HelenaStavrovouni Monastery in Cyprus - founded by Saint Helena (Saint Constantines mother) in around 327-329 AD - one of the oldest monasteries in the world. Date: circa 1930s
Lord Leycester Hospital, High Street, WarwickThe Lord Leycester Hospital, High Street, Warwick, a retirement home for ex-servicemen, founded by the First Earl of Leicester in 1571. Date: circa 1960s
Florence de Fonblanque Suffragist PilgrimagePortrait of Florence de Fornblanque (1864-1949). She organised the 1912 Womens March from Edinburgh to London. She founded the Qui Vive Corps in 1912. Date: 1912
Suffragette Mens League ShopThe Mens League for Womens Suffrage was founded in 1907 by Herbert Jacobs. Although it was non-militant and was not affiliated to any political party
Scottish Womens Hospitals WW1Two paper flags sold to raise funds for the Scottish Womens Hospitals at the front. The SWH was founded by Dr. Elsie Inglis, a member of the National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies
Maison E Dorez Freres - Jewellers, Algiers, AlgeriaMaison E Dorez Freres - Jewellers and producers of objets d arts and items of local craftsmanship - 10, Rue Socgemah Algiers, Algeria - founded in 1842. Date: circa 1901
Hambro Orphanage, RoehamptonThe Hambro Orphanage, Roehampton, was founded in 1879 to educate and train girls for domestic service. Date: circa 1907
Kitchen at St Lucys Home, GloucesterGirls and staff in the kitchen at St Lucys Home of Charity, Hare Lane, Gloucester, founded in 1866. Date: Date unknown
Llanbadarn Church - Church with Square tower and porched gate. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Saint Padarns Church is a parish church of the Church in Wales
Llangollen Bridge - River with Rocks, Arched Bridge. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Llangollen takes its name from the Welsh llan meaning a religious settlement and Saint Collen
Clacton-on- Sea - Church at top of cliffs, Sea to right. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula and district in Essex, England
Spain and Portugal - Alameda -Gibraltar - Narrow path through Shrubs and Trees. Part of Box 149 Boswell Collection - Portugal and Spain
Ampurias. Ruins whit statue of Asclepius. Catalonia. SpainGreek Art. Ampurias. Greek colony founded by the greeks of Foci. 575 BC. Ruins whit statue of Asclepius, god of medicine. Catalonia. Spain
Dorset Industrial School, PooleThe Dorset Industrial School, West Street, Poole, founded in 1864. Date: circa 1880
Pelagius (c. 685-737). EngravingPelagius (c. 685-737). Visigothic nobleman who founded the Kingdom of Asturias. Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century
Round Tower, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland. Built of mica slate and granite, it is about 30 metres high, and was built as part of a medieval monastery founded by St Kevin. Date: circa 1960s
Peru. Cusco. Founded by Francisco PIzarro. Engraving, 1850. Color
Junipero Serra (1713-1784). Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission in Baja California. Gallery of the illustrious sons. Mallorca. Balearic Island. Spain
Gazette of Madrid. 18th century. Number 17. 1791. Royal PrinGazette of Madrid. 18th century. Public journal. Number 17 Tuesday 1st March, 1791. Royal Printing
Diario Pinciano. Spanish newspaper. Published between 1787-1788. Founded by Jose Mariano Beristain. Number 1. 7th february of 1787. Valladolid. Spain
Gazette of Madrid. 18th century. Number 1. 1781. Royal PrintGazette of Madrid. 18th century. Public journal. Number 1. Tuesday 2nd January of 1781. Royal Printing