Philanthropic Collection

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

Charles-Michel de l'Epee, 1850
3478635 Charles-Michel de l'Epee, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Charles-Michel de l'Epee (1712-1789) a philanthropic educator, teaching a deaf child sign language

Prince Francis of Teck, military studio portrait in uniform. Captioned, Cut Off in His Prime: The Late Prince Francis of Teck, whose death at an early age has aroused universal sympathy'

The Post Office, Port Sunlight - a peaceful Merseyside village founded by a the Victorian-era built by Lever Brothers to accommodate workers in its soap factory (now part of Unilever)

Swiss Chalet, Park Road, Port Sunlight - a peaceful Merseyside village founded by a the Victorian-era built by Lever Brothers to accommodate workers in its soap factory (now part of Unilever)

Dr. Thomas John Barnardo (1845 - 1905), in his office at Stepney Causeway, evangelical, entrepreneurial and philanthropic

Scene from the annual celebrations of Dr. Barnardo's Homes in The Royal Albert Hall. Here in the Training Housewives display, the young women demonstrate laundry work

Royal Philanthropic Society at Redhill, Surrey was set up to help homeless boys that were begging or would have entered into crime, a skill that they could apply into adulthood. Date: 1872

New Dwellings for workmen in East London 1894
New brick-work blocks of housing to provide accommodation for working people of the East-End of London. Date: 1894

Bulford Camp - Miss Perks Soldiers Home, Wiltshire, England. Off-duty facilities such as this were supplied by religious organisations

Andrew Carnegie, cover of The King, May 25th 1901 (b / w photo)
KAT324424 Andrew Carnegie, cover of The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)

Preface to Projet de Paix Inalterable pour l Europe
CHT225291 Preface to Projet de Paix Inalterable pour l Europe (Project for Unalterable Peace in Europe) c.1710-13 (pen and ink on paper) by Saint-Pierre, Charles Irenee Castel

Lloyd George, depicted as a lifeboat sailor, faces opposition to his National Insurance
KDC400211 Lloyd George, depicted as a lifeboat sailor, faces opposition to his National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Assaad Y Kayat
Portrait of Assaad Y Kayat, a philanthropic Syrian who under the auspices of the Church of England Society for Promoting Christian Education in Syria

Blindman using a loom, plate 17 from Essai sur l Instruction des Aveugles
CHT179952 Blindman using a loom, plate 17 from Essai sur l Instruction des Aveugles by Dr Sebastien Guillie (1780-1865) 1817 (coloured engraving) by Ribault

Robert Owen, 1834 (oil on canvas)
3740340 Robert Owen, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Brooke, William Henry (1772-1860); 27.3x21.6 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Robert Owen (1771-1858) Welsh social reformer

REDHILL FARM SCHOOL 1856
Boys setting off for the days work at the Philanthropic Farm School at Redhill, Surrey, England. Date: 1856

Culture for working classes
A philanthropic employer who paid his workforces expenses to an art exhibition hears how they visited the tea-gardens instead. Date: 19th century

Guayaquil, Ecuador - Headquarters of Philanthropic Society
Guayaquil, Ecuador - Headquarters of the Philanthropic Society. Date: 1909

Facsimilie of one of Robert Owens Labour Notes. Robert Owen, 1771 - 1858. Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropic social reformer

The Collegium, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside, England Date: 1900s

Carnegie Infant Welfare Institute, Handsworth, Birmingham Date: circa 1920s

William E Channing
WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING Influential American clergyman, known as the Apostle of Unitarianism, wrote about social and philanthropic issues Date: 1780 - 1842

Louisa Twining (1820 - 1912), English philanthropic worker who devoted herself to issues and tasks related to the English Poor Law. Her family owned Twinings tea business on the Strand

London St Georges in the Fields Philanthropic Society Reformatory and Chapel. Date: circa 1805

The Auditorium, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside, England Date: 1900s

Cottage Homes on Bridge Street, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside, England Date: 1900s

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Harvest home at the Philanthropic Societys Farm, Redhill, 1852

THE PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETYs FARM, AT REDHILL, UK, 1851 engraving

The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving)
XJF3037905 The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising Bubbles magazine (colour litho)
BAL28575 Poster advertising Bubbles magazine (colour litho) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: successful commercial magazine produced by Dr Barnardo (1845-1905)

Meltham, West Yorkshire - Convalescent Home. Built by local Industrialists and Philanthropists the Brook Family Date: 1903

Elba Relief Society building located in Cassia County, Idaho, USA

THE PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETYs FARM, AT REDHILL, UK, 1851 engraving

Whitgifts almshouses, 19th century
Whitgifts almshouses. 19th-century artwork of the almshouses erected in Croydon, England, in the 1590s under the direction of John Whitgift (c.1530-1604), Archbishop of Canterbury

Toynbee Hall
The Drawing-Room of this philanthropic-educational institution in the Commercial Road in Londons East End, , scene of many a fierce political discussion

Masonic Procession
Procession of Freemasons Orphans at Freemasons Hall

Phil Soc Chapel 1809
with a philanthropic congregation listening to a philanthropic sermon

Alfred Beit
ALFRED BEIT German-born financier in South Africa, a friend of Rhodes : he bestowed much of his vast fortune in philanthropic gifts

Fashion Visits Poor
Two ladies bountiful, in fashionable garb call on a have-not bearing gifts which include cast-off clothing for the sick womans daughter

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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"Unveiling the Heart of Philanthropy: A Glimpse into Acts of Compassion" In the bustling streets of Columbia Market, a fish auction unfolds, not only as a means of trade but also as an opportunity for philanthropic endeavors. The community comes together to support those in need, showcasing the true essence of giving. Prince Francis of Teck, captured in a military studio portrait, stands tall and proud. However, his untimely demise has left a void in society's heart. His premature departure evokes universal sympathy and reminds us that philanthropy knows no boundaries or social status. At Port Sunlight's Post Office and Swiss Chalet, benevolence takes on architectural form. These structures serve as beacons of hope within their communities—a testament to the power of philanthropy shaping both physical spaces and lives. Dr. Thomas John Barnardo emerges as an evangelical force at Stepney Causeway. In his office adorned with purposeful determination, he embarks on a crusade to rescue children from the harsh realities they face on the streets. His unwavering commitment becomes one of history's most renowned social interventions. The Royal Albert Hall witnesses scenes from Dr. Barnardo's Homes annual celebrations—an occasion where young women proudly display their laundry skills acquired through training programs offered by this remarkable institution. Their hard work exemplifies how philanthropy empowers individuals with practical skills for a brighter future. The Royal Philanthropic Society at Redhill becomes an oasis for homeless boys seeking refuge from potential lives marred by crime or begging. This sanctuary equips them with valuable skills that will guide them towards productive adulthood—proof that compassion can shape destinies. Angela Burdett-Coutts graces our vision in 1893—a woman whose litho portrait embodies her dedication to charitable causes throughout her life. Her generosity serves as inspiration for generations to come.