Pension Collection (#4)

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

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

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

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

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 )

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

A Derby night
Illustration by S. Begg showing a long queue of men lining up to enlist. Lord Derby, Director General of Recruiting in 1916 introduced the Derby scheme which encouraged men from the same offices or

Seamens Pension Book
A members contribution book for a pension with the National Union of Seamen

Missing Seamen 1941
Letter to a mother whose son was drowned when his ship was sunk by the enemy. It gives information about his pension arrangements

4 Golden eggs in a nest
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March / Pension Increase
30 old age pensioners marched from St Pauls to the House of Commons to demand an increase from 10 shillings to 1 a week. Here they gather for a chat before the march

Mesmer and Pension
Mesmer refuses a state pension from the French government because it does not recognise the significance of his work

Lloyd George Pensions
Lloyd George, depicted as a highway robber, plans to force the country to adopt his Old Age Pension bill

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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.