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Giving Collection (#34)

"Embracing the Spirit of Giving: From Ancient Deities to Modern Heroes" The divine presence of the Hindu goddess Annapurna (Parvati) graces us with her benevolence

Background imageGiving Collection: Belgian women giving out walnuts

Belgian women giving out walnuts
Brave Belgian women giving out walnuts to French soldiers in the trenches near Antwerp, between Duffel and Lierre

Background imageGiving Collection: Benjamin Disraeli at the Carlton Club Banquet, 1878

Benjamin Disraeli at the Carlton Club Banquet, 1878
Engraving showing Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881), giving a speech at a Carlton Club Banquet held in his honour, 27th July 1878

Background imageGiving Collection: Joffre and King Albert of Belgium

Joffre and King Albert of Belgium
General Joffre in conversation with King Albert of Belgium (1875-1934), Commander-in-Chief of the Belgian army. Albert was credited with leading a gallant Belgian resistance against the German army

Background imageGiving Collection: The peak of Ngaurrhoe, New Zealands only active volcano

The peak of Ngaurrhoe, New Zealands only active volcano
Volcanic activity within eighty miles of Napier earthquake area. The peaks of Ngaurhoe in the Tongariro National Park giving off a spectacular display of smoke

Background imageGiving Collection: Dinning Room

Dinning Room
The dining room: furniture in coromandel and walnut, giving a keynote of black and yellow. A black marble mantlepiece and lighting urns on pedestals

Background imageGiving Collection: Colossians Iii: 17

Colossians Iii: 17
COLOSSIANS III:17 Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him

Background imageGiving Collection: The Canterbury Pilgrims in the Yard of the Tabard Inn, 1387

The Canterbury Pilgrims in the Yard of the Tabard Inn, 1387
Illustration giving an artists impression of how Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims may have looked as they stood in the yard of the Tabard Inn, 17th April 1387

Background imageGiving Collection: Republican Recruitment Drive, Madrid; Spanish Civil War, 193

Republican Recruitment Drive, Madrid; Spanish Civil War, 193
Photograph showing a female Republican supporter giving a speech on top of a car, Madrid, 1936. It was reported that she was calling for more volunteers to join the Republican army

Background imageGiving Collection: Trovatore - 5

Trovatore - 5
Leonora tells Manrico he is free, but at the price of giving herself to the Count

Background imageGiving Collection: Iran / India Mscript

Iran / India Mscript
Page from a book of Sunni devotional poetry, scribed in nasta liq script from northern India or eastern Persia. The miniature may show a teacher giving instruction

Background imageGiving Collection: Mauretania

Mauretania
The Mauretania, built in 1906 at the Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson shipyard in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. At the time, she was the largest liner in the world at 32, 000 gross tons

Background imageGiving Collection: Dervish Water Carrier

Dervish Water Carrier
Saka, a dervish who carries water for the townspeople, giving it free as a sign of charity

Background imageGiving Collection: Married Couple 1960S

Married Couple 1960S
Have you met my wife? A man stands behind his wife, giving her a wry look... Date: 1960s

Background imageGiving Collection: Pretend Rabbit Breeder

Pretend Rabbit Breeder
Depiction of Mary Tofts, supposedly giving birth to rabbits

Background imageGiving Collection: Police Dog Trainer

Police Dog Trainer
A Metropolitan Police dog handler giving his dog obedience training

Background imageGiving Collection: Crystal Palace Interior

Crystal Palace Interior
Interior view of the garden display area, with fountains, pools and statuary, giving a good impression both of the elaborate exhibits and the building which houses them

Background imageGiving Collection: ENTENTE CORDIALE SHOW

ENTENTE CORDIALE SHOW
George Scott, manager of the Alhambra music-hall, demonstrates his support for Anglo-French friendship by giving a gala performance to the crews of the French fleet

Background imageGiving Collection: Police Officer & Soldier

Police Officer & Soldier
Metropolitan police officer giving directions to an American soldier in London in a waterproof cape

Background imageGiving Collection: Medea Rejuvenates Aeson

Medea Rejuvenates Aeson
Medea, at her husband Jasons request, rejuvenates his father Aeson, giving him a young mans body but permitting him to retain his memories of being old

Background imageGiving Collection: Welsh Language Plaque

Welsh Language Plaque
One of a series of wall plaques at Conway, north Wales, giving the Welsh alphabet and language and the English translation

Background imageGiving Collection: Isabela and Court

Isabela and Court
Isabela holds a hand-kissing reception at Madrid, after giving birth to another princess : but she would still like a boy

Background imageGiving Collection: Woman Giving Birth 17Thc

Woman Giving Birth 17Thc
A woman in a wealthy household gives birth, attended by various womenfolk; her husband proudly points to the baby

Background imageGiving Collection: Lace Advert & Samples

Lace Advert & Samples
An advertisement for Urlings Lace, depicting their offices at 392 The Strand, London and giving samples of common lace, Urlings lace, Cotton and Urlings patent thread

Background imageGiving Collection: Costume / Men / Frenchbishop

Costume / Men / Frenchbishop
A French Roman Catholic bishop in full ceremonial dress, giving the sign of peace

Background imageGiving Collection: Banyan Baptism, Ceylon

Banyan Baptism, Ceylon
The ceremony of giving a child its name among the Banians

Background imageGiving Collection: Dragged to the Wedding

Dragged to the Wedding
A furniture-maker of Paris and his bride are drawn through the streets by several sturdy wedding guests, giving them an appetite for the sumptuous repast to follow

Background imageGiving Collection: Mole Fur Cloak 1922

Mole Fur Cloak 1922
A mole fur cloak with a broad collar & hem in a diamond patchwork giving a quilted effect to the fur

Background imageGiving Collection: Poster: Davenport Seance

Poster: Davenport Seance
A poster giving the synopsis of an evening of entertainment including two demonstration seances by Ira Davenport & Fay who pretended to be spirit mediums but used stage tricks

Background imageGiving Collection: German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog
Formerly known as the Alsatian in the United Kingdom to avoid giving a dog a bad name during World War One

Background imageGiving Collection: NERO

NERO CLAUDIUS CAESAR DRUSUS GERMANICUS Roman emperor, depicted giving the thumbs down sign in the circus

Background imageGiving Collection: Dickens / Liverpool Inst

Dickens / Liverpool Inst
CHARLES DICKENS Giving an address at the Liverpool Mechanics Institution, in 1844

Background imageGiving Collection: Wild Dugong (Dugong dugong) taking sea grass from snorkeler. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Wild Dugong (Dugong dugong) taking sea grass from snorkeler. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGiving Collection: Novice Buddhist monks collecting alms of rice

Novice Buddhist monks collecting alms of rice, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageGiving Collection: Novice monk receiving alms in the early morning

Novice monk receiving alms in the early morning, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Asia

Background imageGiving Collection: The ruins of Sao Paulo Cathedral viewed through modern street artwork, Macau, China, Asia

The ruins of Sao Paulo Cathedral viewed through modern street artwork, Macau, China, Asia

Background imageGiving Collection: Jacobs Dirty Trick

Jacobs Dirty Trick
Jacob pretends to be Esau and tricks their father Isaac into giving him his blessing

Background imageGiving Collection: Court Martial of Dreyfus

Court Martial of Dreyfus
Captain Alfred Dreyfus before his court martial for treason: papers giving secret information to the Germans had been found and Dreyfus was made a scape-goat

Background imageGiving Collection: Herakles and the Mares

Herakles and the Mares
The eighth labour : He tames the vicious human-flesh-eating mares of Diomedes, king of the Bitones, giving them Diomedes to eat then taking them to Eurystheus

Background imageGiving Collection: Spirit of Mount Fuji

Spirit of Mount Fuji
The Spirit of Mount Fuji shows Yosoji the health-giving stream which will cure his mothers smallpox

Background imageGiving Collection: Mary is Purified

Mary is Purified
After giving birth to Jesus, Mary goes to the temple to be ritually purified

Background imageGiving Collection: Disraeli / Carlton Club

Disraeli / Carlton Club
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield Giving a humorous speech at a Carlton Club Banquet in 1878

Background imageGiving Collection: Disraeli / Speech / 1853

Disraeli / Speech / 1853
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield, giving a speech in the House of Commons in 1853: " I am myself a gentleman of the Press"

Background imageGiving Collection: Disraeli / Sydenham Speech

Disraeli / Sydenham Speech
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Conservative MP and Prime Minister, giving a speech at Sydenham

Background imageGiving Collection: Writing / Robert Burns

Writing / Robert Burns
A poem by Robert Burns, giving a good example of his handwriting

Background imageGiving Collection: Holy Man Giving Ash

Holy Man Giving Ash
A holy man gives sacred ash to a devotee

Background imageGiving Collection: Racial / Japanese Girl 18C

Racial / Japanese Girl 18C
A young girl sits on a bench by a river, giving her feet a rest from those clumsy shoes

Background imageGiving Collection: G Washington / Robinson NY

G Washington / Robinson NY
GEORGE WASHINGTON First American President giving a speech




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"Embracing the Spirit of Giving: From Ancient Deities to Modern Heroes" The divine presence of the Hindu goddess Annapurna (Parvati) graces us with her benevolence, as she bestows food upon those in need. In the serene Lakshman temple, a symbol of compassion and generosity, we find solace in the act that transcends time. A Thangka painting from Bhaktapur, Nepal captures Sujata's selfless gesture as she presents milk rice to Buddha, reminding us that kindness knows no bounds. Amidst our bustling city streets, a police officer takes a moment to connect with children through small acts and nurturing trust within their hearts. Rosa Luxemburg's unwavering commitment to social justice echoes through history, inspiring generations to fight for equality by giving voice to the marginalized. Fidel Castro captivates an audience with his impassioned speech on revolution and solidarity—a reminder that sometimes giving words can ignite powerful change. Through witty satire depicted in Punch cartoon's engraving, Faraday humorously offers his expertise to Father Thames—showcasing how even knowledge can be given freely. Keir Hardie's resounding speech reverberates across crowds as he champions workers' rights and gives hope for a fairer society built on empathy and understanding. George Mutch scores for Preston North End at the FA Cup Final—an exhilarating display where skillful teamwork culminates in joyous celebration—a gift shared by all fans present. The cacique of Tabasco presents twenty Indigenous people to Hernan Cortes—an unsettling reminder that not all forms are born out of goodwill but rather reflect power dynamics throughout history. Ancient stone arches gracefully span over Gave River—the Old Bridge stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity, a gift to future generations.