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Pension Collection (#3)

"Pension: A Lifeline for Life's Journey" In the bustling streets of London, a Metropolitan Police recruitment poster catches the eye

Background imagePension Collection: Villa Des Orangers, Mustapha, Algiers, Algeria

Villa Des Orangers, Mustapha, Algiers, Algeria
Villa Des Orangers (family hotel), Mustapha, a suburb of Algiers, Algeria. Date: circa 1910

Background imagePension Collection: Maison Latapie, Lourdes, France - 4-8 Rue de la Fontaine

Maison Latapie, Lourdes, France - 4-8 Rue de la Fontaine. Madame (and Mademoiselle) Latapie are standing (proudly) on their balcony

Background imagePension Collection: Pension Marina, Havre des Pas, St Helier, Channel Islands

Pension Marina, Havre des Pas, St Helier, Channel Islands
Pension Marina, Havre des Pas, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, British Isles. Date: 1900s

Background imagePension Collection: Spain. Monte de Piedad

Spain. Monte de Piedad
SPAIN. Madrid. Spain. Primo de Riveras Dictatorship (1923-1930). Mont de Pi鴩 of Madrid

Background imagePension Collection: Grand Chalet, Rossiniere, Vaud, Switzerland

Grand Chalet, Rossiniere, Vaud, Switzerland
The Grand Chalet, a building of historical interest in Rossiniere, Vaud, Switzerland

Background imagePension Collection: Hotel Simplon, Interlaken, Berne, Switzerland

Hotel Simplon, Interlaken, Berne, Switzerland, with soldiers walking in the street

Background imagePension Collection: Hotel Stern with dogs, Fluelen, Uri, Switzerland

Hotel Stern with dogs, Fluelen, Uri, Switzerland
Hotel Stern with St Bernard dogs and cart, Fluelen, Uri, Switzerland. Date: circa 1930s

Background imagePension Collection: Birmingham firefighters in historical costumes

Birmingham firefighters in historical costumes
Birmingham firefighters in 17th, 18th and 19th century firemens costumes, in a display to raise money for a proposed superannuation fund. Date: 1892

Background imagePension Collection: Sydney Lady Morgan

Sydney Lady Morgan
SYDNEY LADY MORGAN (nee Owenson) Irish novelist. author of The wild Irish girl etc, awarded a pension of 300 p.a. for her writing. with her autograph Date: 1783? - 1859

Background imagePension Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Ah, let, me, Sire, refuse, in... Peters, Pension

Drawings Prints, Print, Ah, let, me, Sire, refuse, in... Peters, Pension
Drawings and Prints, Print, Ah let me Sire refuse it... from Peters Pension by Peter Pindar, Esq. Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, George Kearsley, British, London 1757-1827 London, Rowlandson

Background imagePension Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Title page, Peters, Pension, Peter, Pindar, Esq. Publisher

Drawings Prints, Print, Title page, Peters, Pension, Peter, Pindar, Esq. Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Title page, from Peters Pension by Peter Pindar, Esq. Publisher, George Kearsley, London, Kearsley, George, 1753, 1790, 1787

Background imagePension Collection: CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1994. For fifty years I worked hard to keep you occupied - You

CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1994. For fifty years I worked hard to keep you occupied - You have to pay me a pension now. Cartoon comment on the Russian demand that recently-independent Estonia provide pensions

Background imagePension Collection: Pension Office, Deptford Dockyard, 1869

Pension Office, Deptford Dockyard, 1869

Background imagePension Collection: Group of workers discussing retirement at the age of 65 and tax deductions on salary

Group of workers discussing retirement at the age of 65 and tax deductions on salary
XIR411558 Group of workers discussing retirement at the age of 65 and tax deductions on salary to fund state pensions, cartoon from L Assiette au Beurre, 8 July, 1902 (colour litho) by Delannoy

Background imagePension Collection: Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Scenes. The City Hall - Norman French - Charles Atwood

Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Scenes. The City Hall - Norman French - Charles Atwood, Architect, 1874; - $400, 000; for a city of 200, 000; (Longmeadow stone)

Background imagePension Collection: D. C. : PENSION OFFICE, c1911. Exterior of the former Pension Office building, designed

D. C. : PENSION OFFICE, c1911. Exterior of the former Pension Office building, designed
D.C.: PENSION OFFICE, c1911. Exterior of the former Pension Office building, designed by Montgomery Meigs, now the National Building Museum, in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1911

Background imagePension Collection: D. C. : PENSION BUILDING. The Pension Building in Washington D. C. Photograph, c1905

D. C. : PENSION BUILDING. The Pension Building in Washington D. C. Photograph, c1905
D.C.: PENSION BUILDING. The Pension Building in Washington D.C. Photograph, c1905

Background imagePension Collection: A yellow and a black pencil crossing out the letterings Familien, Hartz IV and Rente

A yellow and a black pencil crossing out the letterings Familien, Hartz IV and Rente, German for families, Hartz IV, a German unemployment benefit, and pension

Background imagePension Collection: INAUGURAL BALL, 1893. Inaugural ball at the Pension Building in Washington, D. C

INAUGURAL BALL, 1893. Inaugural ball at the Pension Building in Washington, D. C
INAUGURAL BALL, 1893. Inaugural ball at the Pension Building in Washington, D.C. following the inauguration of Grover Cleveland as 24th President of the United States, 4 March 1893

Background imagePension Collection: CONGRESS: COMMITTEE, 1788. Printed report, 11 June 1788, from a committee of the

CONGRESS: COMMITTEE, 1788. Printed report, 11 June 1788, from a committee of the Continental Congress, on pensions for invalid citizens

Background imagePension Collection: SAMPSON PENSION, 1818. Deposition of Deborah Sampson Gannett, a soldier in the

SAMPSON PENSION, 1818. Deposition of Deborah Sampson Gannett, a soldier in the American Revolution, in her claim for pension, 1818

Background imagePension Collection: Hotel des Sports - Vouvray, France - Restaurant and Garage

Hotel des Sports - Vouvray, France - Restaurant and Garage
Hotel des Sports - Vouvray, France - Restaurant, Family Pension (Hotel) and Automobile Garage! In my eyes, the phrase atelier de reparations has so much more style and charm than Motor Garage !

Background imagePension Collection: Washington DC, USA - The Pension Office

Washington DC, USA - The Pension Office Date: 1920

Background imagePension Collection: pension sign

pension sign
Europe, Germany, Warnemunde, pension sign

Background imagePension Collection: The distribution of Ducketts Charity ( charity for people who have been in

The distribution of Ducketts Charity ( charity for people who have been in service ) at St Andrews Holborn, London. The Reverend E C Bedford ( Rector ) and Miss Kennett

Background imagePension Collection: The distribution of the Duckett Charity for servants of long service. The Reverend

The distribution of the Duckett Charity for servants of long service. The Reverend W Kennington Bickford and Miss Nellie M Bridgland who received an award of ?20 30 July 1920

Background imagePension Collection: The distribution of the Duckett Charity for servants of long service - the Reverend

The distribution of the Duckett Charity for servants of long service - the Reverend W Kennington Bickford and Miss Nellie M Bridgland who received an award of ?20. 30 July 1920

Background imagePension Collection: Hand-painted sign in Salem, Oregon, advertising Francis Townsends Old Age Revolving Pension Plan

Hand-painted sign in Salem, Oregon, advertising Francis Townsends Old Age Revolving Pension Plan
TOWNSEND PLAN, 1939. Hand-painted sign in Salem, Oregon, advertising Francis Townsends Old Age Revolving Pension Plan. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

Background imagePension Collection: Herbert Asquith, British Liberal Prime Minister, pointing out to John Bull junior

Herbert Asquith, British Liberal Prime Minister, pointing out to John Bull junior just how much the Old Age Pension will cost. Cartoon from Punch, London, 13 May 1908

Background imagePension Collection: Infant 1909 bringing couple their New Year gift

Infant 1909 bringing couple their New Year gift
The infant 1909 bringing an elderly couple their New Year gift - the old age pension. Cartoon by Bernard Partridge from " Punch", London, 6 January 1909

Background imagePension Collection: Fingerprint records, 1924 C014 / 0459

Fingerprint records, 1924 C014 / 0459
Fingerprint records. 1920s application of fingerprinting technology to administer the bonus scheme established in the USA for World War I veterans

Background imagePension Collection: Birmingham firefighters in historical costumes

Birmingham firefighters in historical costumes
Birmingham firefighters in 17th, 18th and 19th century firemens costumes, in a display to raise money for a proposed superannuation fund

Background imagePension Collection: above Lausanne - Switzerland

above Lausanne - Switzerland - Pension Bel Horizon, at Le Mont, a hamlet above Lausanne Date: 1951

Background imagePension Collection: Hennen & Wadhams marriage Feb 1911

Hennen & Wadhams marriage Feb 1911

Background imagePension Collection: USA, Alabama, Montgomery. RSA Tower, state pension building

USA, Alabama, Montgomery. RSA Tower, state pension building

Background imagePension Collection: CIVIL WAR WIDOWS, 1869. Widows of Civil War soldiers receive their pensions at the Sub-Treasury in

CIVIL WAR WIDOWS, 1869. Widows of Civil War soldiers receive their pensions at the Sub-Treasury in New York City: wood engravnig, American, 1869

Background imagePension Collection: FRENCH IMMIGRANTS, 1889. A scene in the French quarter of New York City. Line engraving, 1889

FRENCH IMMIGRANTS, 1889. A scene in the French quarter of New York City. Line engraving, 1889

Background imagePension Collection: Kander Valley, Blausee, and pension, Bernese Oberland, Switz

Kander Valley, Blausee, and pension, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imagePension Collection: Family Hotel - Corbieres, Switzerland

Family Hotel - Corbieres, Switzerland
Family Hotel (Pension) in Corbieres - a municipality in the district of Gruyere in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Date: circa 1905

Background imagePension Collection: Hotel Pension Cosmopolite at Paraggi, Italy

Hotel Pension Cosmopolite at Paraggi, Italy - a bay between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino on the Italian Riviera. Date: circa 1909

Background imagePension Collection: Villa Ravel - Family House Hotel - Monaco

Villa Ravel - Family House Hotel - Monaco
Villa Ravel - Family House Hotel - Monte Carlo, Monaco Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePension Collection: Joseph Chamberlain - Balancing Act

Joseph Chamberlain - Balancing Act
Fiscalitis Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) performs a balancing act, standing precariously on a glass globe entitled Class whilst juggling a loaf of bread

Background imagePension Collection: Financial plans

Financial plans. Conceptual image of labels in a filing cabinet, representing plans and paperwork for financial affairs. Major financial issues for many people include healthcare costs

Background imagePension Collection: PENSION CARTOON, 1893. An 1893 American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor on the enormous increase in

PENSION CARTOON, 1893. An 1893 American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor on the enormous increase in the cost of Civil War pensions

Background imagePension Collection: CIVIL WAR PENSIONS, 1888. The Amazing Growth of the Pension Pig. American cartoon by C

CIVIL WAR PENSIONS, 1888. The Amazing Growth of the Pension Pig. American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1888, on the huge increase in the cost of Civil War pensions

Background imagePension Collection: Italy - Assisi - Pension Hotel Subasio

Italy - Assisi - Pension Hotel Subasio, with the Basilica of San Francesco d Assisi in the background

Background imagePension Collection: Italy - view of San Vigilio

Italy - view of San Vigilio, on the banks of Lake Garda - a lazy day in summer! The Hotel pictured is still in operation today (called the Hotel Locanda )

Background imagePension Collection: Collecting the first pension cheque at the post office

Collecting the first pension cheque at the post office
Collecting the first weekly pension instalment at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act was introduced by David Lloyd George in 1908 with the first pensions available on the 1st of January 1909




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"Pension: A Lifeline for Life's Journey" In the bustling streets of London, a Metropolitan Police recruitment poster catches the eye, promising security and stability through pensions. It was in this era that pensions were first introduced, offering hope to hardworking individuals. Far away in Oberammergau, Germany, stands the House of Anton Lang. Within its walls lies a testament to the importance of pensions - a reminder that even in idyllic settings, financial security is crucial. Across borders in Wengen, Switzerland, Pension Lauerner welcomes visitors with open arms. Nestled amidst the breathtaking Bernese Oberland region, it serves as a haven for weary travelers seeking solace and comfort during their retirement years. Yet not all stories are filled with tranquility. In mining towns around the world, widows protest for fair pension rights after losing their loved ones to dangerous work conditions. Their resilience echoes through time as they fight for justice and support. From Cap Haitien in Haiti comes Pension Andre - an oasis amidst adversity. Amidst palm trees and vibrant culture lies a place where retirees find respite from life's challenges while cherishing memories of youth and family bonds. An old man sits alone reminiscing about his life stages - marriage bliss overshadowed by war's darkness; mourning the loss of dear relatives; reliving cherished childhood moments now fading into distant memory. His wrinkled face tells tales of loneliness but also resilience against amnesia brought on by old age. Engraved within pages titled "The Needs of Life" by Rengade is an illustration capturing this very sentiment - an elderly figure reflecting upon retirement days tinged with senility yet still holding onto fragments of cherished memories. A signpost points towards Pension Sign nestled along Bacharach's scenic Rhine Valley in Germany – another refuge where retirees can bask in serenity while contemplating life’s journey thus far.