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"Economic Unity at the Franco-British Exhibition, London: A Glimpse into Global Trade" Step back in time to the Franco-British Exhibition held in London

Background imageEconomic Collection: Plaza surrounded with modern buildings, 22@ technological and innovation district

Plaza surrounded with modern buildings, 22@ technological and innovation district, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Background imageEconomic Collection: Hypobank, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Hypobank, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageEconomic Collection: The Castilla Square (Plaza Castilla) is defines the new economic center of Madrid, Spain

The Castilla Square (Plaza Castilla) is defines the new economic center of Madrid, Spain. It is one of the touristic attractions of the Madrid city

Background imageEconomic Collection: Gravestone of Sosas and Nostimos. Greece

Gravestone of Sosas and Nostimos. Greece
Gravestone of the farmers Sosas and Nostimos the Miletian. 2nd century AD. Archaeological Museum of Marathon. Greece

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 50 cents note issued

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 50 cents note issued by the towns of Albaida and Pau de Sert (Santa Pau). Coin

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 500 pesetas bill

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 500 pesetas bill of legal currency at the beginnig of the war on 18th July 1936. Coin

Background imageEconomic Collection: Second Spanish Republic. Reverse of a 50 cents

Second Spanish Republic. Reverse of a 50 cents banknote (1937). Coin

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 5 cents note issued

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 5 cents note issued by the Union de Cooperadores of Barcelona (September 1936), of interior currency. Coin. SPAIN. Madrid. National Mint Museum

Background imageEconomic Collection: 5 pesetas bill issued by the Generalitat of Catalunya

5 pesetas bill issued by the Generalitat of Catalunya (Barcelona, 1936). Coin. SPAIN. Barcelona. Numismatic Cabinet of Catalonia

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spain. Civil War (1937). 100 pesetas bill issued

Spain. Civil War (1937). 100 pesetas bill issued by the Bank of Spain in Bilbao. Coin

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spain. Republican coin of the Civil War (1936-39)

Spain. Republican coin of the Civil War (1936-39). Coin. SPAIN. Barcelona. Numismatic Cabinet of Catalonia

Background imageEconomic Collection: Second Spanish Republic. Obverse of a 50 cents

Second Spanish Republic. Obverse of a 50 cents banknote (1937). Coin

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War. Firemen and members of

Spanish Civil War. Firemen and members of the Passive Defence after a bombardment in Barceloneta (April 1938)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War. Bills issued by the touwn

Spanish Civil War. Bills issued by the touwn council of Reus for local use (1937). SPAIN. Bilbao. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Foundation

Background imageEconomic Collection: 2 pesetas bill (Spain, 1938)

2 pesetas bill (Spain, 1938)

Background imageEconomic Collection: 1 peseta coin (Spain, 1937). SPAIN. Barcelona

1 peseta coin (Spain, 1937). SPAIN. Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War 3 Elementos Necesarios Para

Spanish Civil War 3 Elementos Necesarios Para
spanish, civil, war, 3, elementos, necesarios, para, crear, una, nueva, Espana, three, necessary, elements, to, create, a, new, spain, poster, edited, by, the, trade, union, of, and, industry

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The nationalization

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The nationalization of industry will accelerate the victory. Poster of the Spanish Communist Party

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Ni un gra de

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Ni un gra de blat perdut (Not even a lost grain). Poster of the General Direction of Agriculture of the Generalitat of Catalonia. SPAIN. Barcelona

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War Poster Edited By The Departament

Spanish Civil War Poster Edited By The Departament
spanish, civil, war, poster, edited, by, the, departament, of, agriculture, generalitat, catalonia, about, decree, on, redistribution, lands, 14th, august, vertical, upright, colour, color, mule

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El dia 26 de

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El dia 26 de gener comenca la batalla de l'ou (On 26th January begins the battle of the egg). Poster of the Generalitat of Catalonia

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Eat More Valencia

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Eat More Valencia Oranges. Poster

Background imageEconomic Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). La destruccio

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). La destruccio del bosc es la destruccio de l'economia (Destruction of the forest is the destruction of economy). Poster edited by the Generalitat of Catalunya

Background imageEconomic Collection: James Callaghan, Labour politician

James Callaghan, Labour politician
James "Jim" Callaghan (Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, 1912-2005), Labour politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1964-1967, Home Secretary 1967-1970

Background imageEconomic Collection: Gordon Brown, Labour politician, giving a talk

Gordon Brown, Labour politician, giving a talk
Gordon Brown (James Gordon Brown, b 1951), Labour politician, MP from 1983, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997, and British Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010

Background imageEconomic Collection: Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho)

Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho)
704822 Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho) by Atherton, John Carleton (1900-52); Private Collection; © Galerie Bilderwelt

Background imageEconomic Collection: The British Butcher supplying John Bull with a substitute for bread, 1795 (colour litho)

The British Butcher supplying John Bull with a substitute for bread, 1795 (colour litho)
CHT219338 The British Butcher supplying John Bull with a substitute for bread, 1795 (colour litho) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageEconomic Collection: DDE-90029310

DDE-90029310
France, Paris, A Chinese passport with some 100 Chinese Yuan bills Date: 12/12/2007

Background imageEconomic Collection: Barrels of Money (oil on canvas)

Barrels of Money (oil on canvas)
487078 Barrels of Money (oil on canvas) by Dubreuil, Victor (fl.1886-1900); 61x45.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageEconomic Collection: The Menace of the Hour, 1889 (colour litho)

The Menace of the Hour, 1889 (colour litho)
1078692 The Menace of the Hour, 1889 (colour litho) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: The Menace of the Hour, from The Verdict)

Background imageEconomic Collection: The Property Tax, pub. 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Charles Williams (1776-1820)

The Property Tax, pub. 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Charles Williams (1776-1820)
1144584 The Property Tax, pub. 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Charles Williams (1776-1820) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Lancashire girl, at work in a cotton mill, and dressed up for the weekend (b / w photo)

Lancashire girl, at work in a cotton mill, and dressed up for the weekend (b / w photo)
5986854 Lancashire girl, at work in a cotton mill, and dressed up for the weekend (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lancashire girl)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Economic map of South Africa (colour litho)

Economic map of South Africa (colour litho)
6025448 Economic map of South Africa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economic map of South Africa)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Assaying (engraving)

Assaying (engraving)
5212854 Assaying (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assaying. Illustration for The British Hive and Its Working Bees by H C Miall Smith (Isbister)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Clearing the copse (engraving)

Clearing the copse (engraving)
5212875 Clearing the copse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clearing the copse)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Through the black country at night (engraving)

Through the black country at night (engraving)
5212872 Through the black country at night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through the black country at night)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Jardiniere in Doulton ware (engraving)

Jardiniere in Doulton ware (engraving)
5212857 Jardiniere in Doulton ware (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardiniere in Doulton ware)

Background imageEconomic Collection: German currency (chromolitho)

German currency (chromolitho)
961321 German currency (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German currency. Gold, silver and bronze coins)

Background imageEconomic Collection: 'A General Fast in consequence of the War!!'... c.1794 (coloured etching)

"A General Fast in consequence of the War!!"... c.1794 (coloured etching)
1273704 " A General Fast in consequence of the War!!"... c.1794 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); 24x34 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageEconomic Collection: Titlepage to Progress and Poverty by Henry George

Titlepage to Progress and Poverty by Henry George
XJF365385 Titlepage to Progress and Poverty by Henry George, published in 1880 (print) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: full title: Progress and Poverty)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Franklin D. Roosevelts (1882-1945) plan for the Tennessee Valley Authority

Franklin D. Roosevelts (1882-1945) plan for the Tennessee Valley Authority
PNP253852 Franklin D. Roosevelts (1882-1945) plan for the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1933 (print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: part of Roosevelts New Deal)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Steerage Emigrants on the deck of a passenger ship from Europe to the New World, c

Steerage Emigrants on the deck of a passenger ship from Europe to the New World, c
CHT247747 Steerage Emigrants on the deck of a passenger ship from Europe to the New World, c.1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English

Background imageEconomic Collection: Cartoon, The Liliput Levy on John Bull Gulliver

Cartoon, The Liliput Levy on John Bull Gulliver -- a satirical comment on taxation putting the strain on John Bull (representing the middle-class British man)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Cartoon, Prosperous John! (high prices)

Cartoon, Prosperous John! (high prices)
Cartoon, Prosperous John! John Bull, during an inflationary period, is overcome by high prices and high taxes, and not enjoying it one bit. 1872

Background imageEconomic Collection: The pet lamb (engraving)

The pet lamb (engraving)
5212881 The pet lamb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pet lamb. Illustration for The British Hive and Its Working Bees by H C Miall Smith (Isbister)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Coal, World areas of production and the economic position of the industry to-day (b / w photo)

Coal, World areas of production and the economic position of the industry to-day (b / w photo)
6008302 Coal, World areas of production and the economic position of the industry to-day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal)

Background imageEconomic Collection: Misery under the reign of Louis XIV (chromolitho)

Misery under the reign of Louis XIV (chromolitho)
667232 Misery under the reign of Louis XIV (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misery under the reign of Louis XIV)

Background imageEconomic Collection: German World War 1 poster encouraging the purchase of war bonds, c. 1914-18

German World War 1 poster encouraging the purchase of war bonds, c. 1914-18
3850860 German World War 1 poster encouraging the purchase of war bonds, c.1914-18 by Lehmann, Otto (fl.1914-18); (add.info.: Caption reads: Stutzt unsere Feldgrauen. Zereisst Englands Macht)




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"Economic Unity at the Franco-British Exhibition, London: A Glimpse into Global Trade" Step back in time to the Franco-British Exhibition held in London, where nations came together to showcase their economic prowess. This event symbolized unity and collaboration among countries striving for economic growth. Peder Severin's masterpiece, "The Iron Foundry, " captures the industrial revolution of 1885. It serves as a reminder of how technological advancements fueled economic development during this era. Traveling further through time, we encounter a vibrant LNER poster showcasing "The Shambles" in York during the 1930s. This poster highlights tourism as an essential driver of local economies and showcases the importance of attracting visitors. Delving into cartography, we explore a Portolan chart from 1591 depicting the Pacific Ocean. This map reveals early trade routes that shaped global commerce and laid foundations for future economic exchanges. LLOYDs OF LONDON's Great Room takes us inside one of England's most prominent insurance companies in 1890. The grandeur depicted in this line engraving emphasizes the significance of risk management within thriving economies. Examining agriculture's role in economics, we observe a tobacco hornworm alongside its host plant - tobacco. This symbiotic relationship demonstrates how agricultural practices contribute to both national and international economies. Venturing eastward to Hong Kong Island within China's Special Administrative Region, we witness its bustling economy firsthand. Hong Kong has long been recognized as an influential financial hub with significant contributions to global trade. Turning our attention skywards, we marvel at Bristol Brabazon - an ambitious aircraft designed for transatlantic travel post-World War II. Its creation represents innovation driving economic progress by connecting distant markets more efficiently than ever before. Unveiling history through numismatics brings us face-to-face with an Arabian-Byzantine coin from Paris dating back centuries ago. Coins like these were vital in facilitating economic exchanges, fostering trade relationships, and promoting cultural exchange.