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Josiah Collection (#4)

"Josiah: A Legacy of Strength, Leadership

Background imageJosiah Collection: Sir Josiah Mason, 1901

Sir Josiah Mason, 1901. Sir Josiah Mason (1795-1881) was an industrialist and a philanthropist. He founded Mason Science College in 1875 which later became the University of Birmingham

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act IV Scene v from Hamlet, c19th century

Act IV Scene v from Hamlet, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act III Scene vi from Cymbeline, c19th century

Act III Scene vi from Cymbeline, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, London, c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act V Scene i from The Tempest, c19th century

Act V Scene i from The Tempest, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act I Scene ii from The Tempest, c19th century

Act I Scene ii from The Tempest, c19th century. Miranda, Prospero and Caliban on the Enchanted Island. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act V Scene iv from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, c19th century

Act V Scene iv from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act II Scene i from The Merry Wives of Windsor, c19th century

Act II Scene i from The Merry Wives of Windsor, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, London, c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act III Scene i from Much Ado About Nothing, c19th century

Act III Scene i from Much Ado About Nothing, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act IV Scene i from Loves Labour Lost, c19th century

Act IV Scene i from Loves Labour Lost, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Puck, from A Midummer Nights Dream, c19th century

Puck, from A Midummer Nights Dream, c19th century
Puck, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, London, c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act IV Scene i from A Midsummer Nights Dream, c19th century

Act IV Scene i from A Midsummer Nights Dream, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act V Scene iv from As You Like It, c19th century

Act V Scene iv from As You Like It, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act I Scene ii from As You Like It, c19th century

Act I Scene ii from As You Like It, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Act IV Scene i from Macbeth, c19th century

Act IV Scene i from Macbeth, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Background imageJosiah Collection: Corner View of the Wedgwood Museum on the Old Works at Etruria, Staffordshire, c1908

Corner View of the Wedgwood Museum on the Old Works at Etruria, Staffordshire, c1908. The Etruria Works was a ceramics factory opened by Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) in 1769 in Stoke-on-Trent

Background imageJosiah Collection: Some of the latest product of the Wedgwood Etruria factory, 1936

Some of the latest product of the Wedgwood Etruria factory, 1936
Some of the latest product of the Wedgwood Etruria factory, including Alpine Pink, April Green and the two-colour Sylphides ware, 1936

Background imageJosiah Collection: Wedgwood Flaxman chimneypiece, Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley

Wedgwood Flaxman chimneypiece, Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Wedgwood Flaxman chimneypiece, Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd, London

Background imageJosiah Collection: Penelope and Maidens, Wedgwood plaque, 18th century, (c1920)

Penelope and Maidens, Wedgwood plaque, 18th century, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume III, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Background imageJosiah Collection: Spode China: WTCopeland & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, 18th century, (1913)

Spode China: WTCopeland & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, 18th century, (1913)
Spode China: WT Copeland & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, 1913. Spode is a Stoke-on-Trent based pottery company, founded by Josiah Spode (1733-1797) in 1770

Background imageJosiah Collection: Wedgwood at work, (c1880). Artist: Butterworth and Heath

Wedgwood at work, (c1880). Artist: Butterworth and Heath
Wedgwood at work, (c1880). Ceramics pioneer Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) in his workshop. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London)

Background imageJosiah Collection: Sir Josiah Mason, English pen-manufacturer, c1880

Sir Josiah Mason, English pen-manufacturer, c1880. Portrait of Mason (1795-1881), a print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris)

Background imageJosiah Collection: Labour Group, Sheffield City Council, Town Hall, 1926

Labour Group, Sheffield City Council, Town Hall, 1926
Pictured back row (l.to r.)Councillors W.E.Yorke; A.Oates; C.J.Mitchell; W.G.Robinson; F.Thraves; C.W.Gascoigne; J.Hawnt; A.Spencer.second to back row (l.to.r)

Background imageJosiah Collection: King Josia destroyed temples Astarte Kemos Milkom History

King Josia destroyed temples Astarte Kemos Milkom History
King Josia destroyed the temples of Astarte, Kemos and Milkom History of King Josia (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Wedgwood 1730-1795 English Potter And Grandfather Of Charles Darwin 19Th Century

Josiah Wedgwood 1730-1795 English Potter And Grandfather Of Charles Darwin 19Th Century Illustration After George Stubbs

Background imageJosiah Collection: Cruelty in Perfection, 1790. Creator: J Bell

Cruelty in Perfection, 1790. Creator: J Bell
Cruelty in Perfection, 1790

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Toddlers Dormitory

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Toddlers Dormitory
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - a group of the younger girls in the toddlers dormitory. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Dining Hall

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Dining Hall
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - children sit a long tables in the dining hall. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosiah Collection: A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

Background imageJosiah Collection: Declaration: Signatures

Declaration: Signatures
DECLARATION: SIGNATURES. Second page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence

Background imageJosiah Collection: John Flaxman, British designer, draughtsman and sculptor, (1833). Artist: R Woodman

John Flaxman, British designer, draughtsman and sculptor, (1833). Artist: R Woodman
John Flaxman, British designer, draughtsman and sculptor, (1833). Flaxman (1755-1826) worked for the potter Josiah Wedgwood between 1775-1787

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, 1774, (1913)

Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, 1774, (1913). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1913)

Background imageJosiah Collection: The Portland Vase, c5-25 AD

The Portland Vase, c5-25 AD. Roman glass cameo vase. A partially clothed woman reclining under a tree. The general subject of the vase is love and marriage with a mythological theme

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Wedgwood, 18th century English industrialist and potter, c1880

Josiah Wedgwood, 18th century English industrialist and potter, c1880. Wedgwood (1730-1795) is credited with the industrialisation of pottery manufacture at his factories

Background imageJosiah Collection: Wedgwood factory, Etruria, Hanley, Staffordshire, England

Wedgwood factory, Etruria, Hanley, Staffordshire, England. Josiah Wedgwoods (1730-1795) Ivy and Etruria works were the first in Britain to maufacture ceramics on an industrial scale

Background imageJosiah Collection: Wedgwood Etruria potteries, Hanley, Staffordshire

Wedgwood Etruria potteries, Hanley, Staffordshire. The factory viewed from the Etruria Canal which was constructed in order to transport finished wares from the potteries

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Wedgwood, English industrialist and potter. Artist: W Holl

Josiah Wedgwood, English industrialist and potter. Artist: W Holl
Josiah Wedgwood, English industrialist and potter. Wedgwood (1730-1795) is credited with the industrialisation of pottery manufacture at his factories

Background imageJosiah Collection: Potter at work at the Wedgwoods Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c1830

Potter at work at the Wedgwoods Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c1830. An assistant turns a wheel to operate the belt driving the potters wheel

Background imageJosiah Collection: Pte Josiah Egerton Hills undated map of South Africa

Pte Josiah Egerton Hills undated map of South Africa
Copy of Pte Josiah Egerton Hills undated map of South Africa, showing the route taken by the South Nottinghamshire Yeomanry. Date: 1900

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - a view of the building. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Sick Room

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Sick Room
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - children in the sick room accompanied by a nurse. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Laundry

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Laundry
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls at work in the laundry. Date: 1890s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Kitchen

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Kitchen
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls at work in the kitchen. Date: 1890s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Recreation Room

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Recreation Room
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls in the recreation room are engaged in various activities including reading, writing, playing table tennis and other games. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Cricket Match

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Cricket Match
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - boys playing cricket on the playing field watched by a small group of girls. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Committee

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Committee
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - the homes management committee. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Children in Classroom

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Children in Classroom
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Children sitting or standing in a classroom with their schoolmistress. Date: circa 1908

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Chapel

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Chapel
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - rows of chairs in the chapel. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosiah Collection: Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Bedmaking

Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Bedmaking
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls making beds in the senior dormitory. Date: circa 1930s




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"Josiah: A Legacy of Strength, Leadership, and Cultural Influence" From the historic records of Norton's survey in 1804 to the groundbreaking moment of Black Senators in 1872, it has left an indelible mark on history. Just like King Josiah's men who diligently repaired the Temple of Solomon in biblical times, this name carries a sense of determination and commitment. The mention of The Portland Vase or Barberini Vase reminds us that Josiah's influence extends beyond borders. From Birmingham's Josiah Mason Orphanage with its remarkable swimming bath to the artistic genius displayed by Josiah Pullen, his impact is felt across various domains. "Fought to a Finish" perfectly encapsulates the spirit embodied by those bearing this name. Whether it be through their involvement in Etruria Factories or commemorated on a Wedgwood plaque, there is an undeniable drive for excellence associated with Josiahs. As we ascend "Stairway To The Villa, " we are reminded that this name signifies not only ambition but also elegance and refinement. Just as a garden bank blooms under careful tending, so does Japan flourish under the influence of individuals named Josiah. Whether tracing back centuries or exploring contemporary achievements, one cannot deny that being called "Josiah" comes with great historical weight and cultural significance. It represents strength, leadership, creativity, and global impact - qualities that continue to shape our world today.