Pound Collection (#8)

JOHN POUNDS (1766-1839). English teacher and altruist. Pounds and his Ragged School. Line engraving, English, 19th century

British gunners with 18-pounder, Macedonian Front, WW1
British gunners in action with an 18-pounder gun on the Macedonian Front, near the Struma River, during the First World War. Date: November 1916

Large Trout Catch
A record catch. Such large fish (1 ft. 7 inches and 41 pounds in weight) are rare. The normal weight of a grown trout is 1 pound. The big red skin spots are typical. Date: 1930s

Stray Dogs in Pound
A Foundling: Lost, stray or unwanted dogs have been caught and put into the pound to await their fates. Hopefully the owners or new ones will take them home soon. Date: 1870s

Gunners with 60-pound gun, Salonika Front, WW1
Gunners in action with a 60-pound gun on the Salonika Front during the First World War. The guns recoil was 56 inches. circa 1916-1917

British drifters in harbour, Taranto, Italy, WW1
British drifters which took part in the Otranto Barrage, an allied naval blockade in the Adriatic during the First World War, seen here at anchor in the harbour at Taranto, Italy

Battle of Pozieres, northern France, WW1
Scene at the Battle of Pozieres, northern France, during the First World War. Gunners firing an 18 pounder for curtain fire or barrage, in Carnoy Valley, near Montauban. Date: 30 July 1916

Gun-carrying British tank, WW1
A gun-carrying British tank, used during the First World War. Showing the method of carrying the wheels of a 60-pounder gun at the sides, outside the body of the machine

Heavy artillery in action on cliff, Helles, Gallipoli, WW1
Heavy artillery (a 60-pound battery) in action on top of a cliff at Helles, Gallipoli, during the First World War. Up until July 1915 there were only eight of these guns in action at Helles

British anti-aircraft gun in action near Nieppe, France, WW1
A British 18 pound anti-aircraft gun mounted on a lorry under the command of Captain C A Montimore, 4th Division RA (Royal Artillery), in action near Nieppe, northern France

Australian field gun firing, Bullecourt, France, WW1
An Australian 18-pound field gun firing at Bullecourt, northern France, on the Western Front during the First World War. A large stack of shells can be seen in the foreground, ready for use

British artillery in action, northern France, WW1
British artillery (RGA, Royal Garrison Artillery) in action in northern France during the First World War, with a 60-pound gun in full recoil. Date: 12 January 1915

Poster, Form a Savings Group Now! 20th century

Shells for Guns Woolwich
700 pound shells for 38 ton guns at Woolwich Arsenal Date: 1879

15th Earl of Derby / Pound
Edward Henry Stanley, 15th earl of DERBY statesman Date: 1826 - 1893

Money shower, conceptual image

Money box
MODEL RELEASED. Money box. Young boy placing coins into a toy safe

British coins

Mans wallet
MODEL RELEASED. Mans wallet. Man holding his open wallet, with British fifty pound notes. The wallet also contains numerous credit cards, debit cards, and store loyalty cards

Wasting money, conceptual image

Heart transplant sale. Conceptual computer artwork of a heart on British Pound (GBP) notes. This represents selling transplant organs

DNA with money. Computer artwork of a DNA double helix superimposed over a British 20 pound note. This image could represent the commercial implications of DNA research

Unstable economy, conceptual image. British pound coins falling from a stack

Piggy bank and British pounds

Stable economy, conceptual image. British pound coins in a stack

Carbon trading, conceptual image. Piece of coal placed on top of a pile of bank notes representing the exchange of carbon credits in a carbon trading scheme

Aston Martin One-77 Concept

Vagrants Food Ticket, Hinckley Union, Leicestershire
Ticket issued to a vagrant following his departure from the Hinckley Union workhouse, Leicestershire. When he presented it to the specified person (en route to his next destination)

Around the world in an iron mask
An extraordinary postcard of a man who for a wager of 21, 000 pounds, walked around the world. Harry Bensley alledged to have pushed his perambulator all around the globe wearing this mask

How John Bull Felt
After surviving the hundred pages of cartoons and skits showered upon him in our recent Special " Falling Pound" Number

A Sovereign Remedy
John Bull holds the hand of a rather unhealthy looking pound note in a satirical illustration which alludes to the falling value of sterling against the dollar in 1920

Will it Come to This
A possible scenario due to the falling value of the pound against the dollar in 1920. A brashly dressed cigar-smoking American changes a dollar at a bank and when asked how he would like it, replies

Nero
A rather drunk looking man smoking a pipe and playing an accordian sits ignoring the British pound note beside him going up in flames

A Gentle Reminder
The Dollar: Say, you two guys are looking a bit chippy; whats happened? The Sovereign & the Franc: Oh, just a bit of a scrap in France, old son: had you forgotten

Golden Grain
A satirical picture of an American reaper with a huge scythe representing the rate of exchange being sharpened with a lathe representing sterling currency

Lance-Sergeant John D. Baskeyfield VC (1922-44)
Photographic portrait of Lance-Sergeant John Baskeyfield of the South Staffordshire Regiment, First Airborne Division, pictured c.1943

S Wilberforce / Pound Eng
SAMUEL WILBERFORCE Bishop of Oxford and of Winchester, noted opponent of Darwins theory of natural selection

Fist Full of Pounds
A dashing man clutches a fistful of pound notes

Police Vehicle Removal
Metropolitan Police vehicle removal unit taking a car to the pound

Lord John Russell / Pound
LORD JOHN RUSSELL 1st EARL RUSSELL British Liberal MP in middle age

AT THE GROCERs 1880
A woman purchases half-a-pound of soap at the grocer s

Sucessful Tycoon
A man in a suit lights his cigar with a one pound note

Dollar Looks for a Wife
The dollar in search of a wife - America seeks economic balance with either the pound or the franc

5 Note from Deal Bank
BRITAIN Five pound note from Deal Bank

Arch C Tait (Pound)
ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL TAIT Archbishop of Canterbury

Naval Gun Carronade Brig
Naval gun - 12 pound carronade on a Brig of War

UK currency, stack of one pound coins

14th Earl Derby (Pound)
EDWARD STANLEY 14th Earl of DERBY British Tory Statesman, thrice Prime Minister (1852, 1858-59 and 1866-68)

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"Pound: A Journey Through Time and Culture" The word "pound" carries a multitude of meanings, each representing a unique aspect of history, literature, and British culture. From the enchanting poem "The Owl and The Pussycat" by Edward Lear to the iconic five-pound note featuring Sir Winston Churchill, this simple word encompasses a rich tapestry of significance. In the realm of literature, we find the influential figure Ezra Pound, whose collaborations with James Joyce and Ford Madox Ford shaped modernist writing. Their meeting at Pound's Paris home in 1923 captured an era defined by artistic innovation and intellectual exchange. Shifting our focus to currency, we encounter the quintessential symbol of British wealth - the pound. From old UK money in 1969 to contemporary pound coins adorned with various designs, it has long been associated with financial stability and national identity. Delving further into history brings us face-to-face with G. H. Davis' creation - the British 25-pounder field gun. This powerful weapon played a crucial role during World War II as it defended nations against adversity while embodying resilience and strength. Beyond monetary value lies another interpretation of "pound. " In an advertisement for John Pound & Co cases from 1913, craftsmanship takes center stage as these exquisite products showcase durability that can withstand any challenge thrown their way. Finally, let us not forget about luxury automobiles like Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 2009 silver edition which exemplifies opulence often associated with pounds spent on extravagant possessions. In conclusion, "pound" is more than just a unit of currency; it represents creativity (Lear / Owl & Pussycat), historical artifacts (British Bank Notes), literary giants (JOYCE, POUND, QUINN & FORD), military might (British 25-pounder field gun by G. H.