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Salvation Army Collection (#2)

The Salvation Army, a renowned charitable organization founded by William Booth in the late 19th century

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Soldiers of the Salvation Army marching down Oxford Street (b / w photo)

Soldiers of the Salvation Army marching down Oxford Street (b / w photo)
3637617 Soldiers of the Salvation Army marching down Oxford Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Punch cartoon: A Quiet Sunday in London; or, the Day of Rest (engraving)

Punch cartoon: A Quiet Sunday in London; or, the Day of Rest (engraving)
6035019 Punch cartoon: A Quiet Sunday in London; or, the Day of Rest (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Quiet Sunday in London; or)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army, a Service at the Head Quarters, Whitechapel Road (engraving)

The Salvation Army, a Service at the Head Quarters, Whitechapel Road (engraving)
1054715 The Salvation Army, a Service at the Head Quarters, Whitechapel Road (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Mrs Catherine Booth (engraving)

Mrs Catherine Booth (engraving)
1038383 Mrs Catherine Booth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Catherine Booth)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex (engraving)

The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex (engraving)
1622749 The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: A Cigarette Concert held at the Honourable Artillery Companys Head-Quarters, Finsbury (engraving)

A Cigarette Concert held at the Honourable Artillery Companys Head-Quarters, Finsbury (engraving)
1047081 A Cigarette Concert held at the Honourable Artillery Companys Head-Quarters, Finsbury (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army in Ceylon (engraving)

The Salvation Army in Ceylon (engraving)
1046277 The Salvation Army in Ceylon (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army in Ceylon)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: General William Booth (colour litho)

General William Booth (colour litho)
613202 General William Booth (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: General William Booth, The Salvation Army, 25 November 1882)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: 'In Darkest England', General Booth lecturing on his Emigration Scheme (engraving)

"In Darkest England", General Booth lecturing on his Emigration Scheme (engraving)
1062186 " In Darkest England", General Booth lecturing on his Emigration Scheme (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army memorial service at Olympia in memory of the late Mrs Booth (engraving)

The Salvation Army memorial service at Olympia in memory of the late Mrs Booth (engraving)
586922 The Salvation Army memorial service at Olympia in memory of the late Mrs Booth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Peoples Mission Hall (engraving)

Peoples Mission Hall (engraving)
586919 Peoples Mission Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army at the Peoples Mission Hall on Whitechapel Rod, London)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Salvation Army, New Year Card (chromolitho)

Salvation Army, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730707 Salvation Army, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: A penny sit-up in a Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars, London, c

A penny sit-up in a Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars, London, c
2972999 A penny sit-up in a Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars, London, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Commander Booth-Tucker, the Late Consul Booth-Tucker, General Booth (b / w photo)

Commander Booth-Tucker, the Late Consul Booth-Tucker, General Booth (b / w photo)
3105959 Commander Booth-Tucker, the Late Consul Booth-Tucker, General Booth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commander Booth-Tucker)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Shall I Be An Angel, Daddy? (b / w photo)

Shall I Be An Angel, Daddy? (b / w photo)
3093534 Shall I Be An Angel, Daddy? (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shall I Be An Angel, Daddy? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army (engraving)

The Salvation Army (engraving)
1614681 The Salvation Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 February 1892)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army Social Scheme (litho)

The Salvation Army Social Scheme (litho)
1602794 The Salvation Army Social Scheme (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army Social Scheme)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army Social Scheme, Sketches in Hanbury Street, Whitechapel (engraving)

The Salvation Army Social Scheme, Sketches in Hanbury Street, Whitechapel (engraving)
1602768 The Salvation Army Social Scheme, Sketches in Hanbury Street, Whitechapel (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army Social Scheme)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: An English Lady-Preacher of the 'Salvation Army, 'in a Swiss Tavern (engraving)

An English Lady-Preacher of the "Salvation Army, "in a Swiss Tavern (engraving)
1595009 An English Lady-Preacher of the " Salvation Army, " in a Swiss Tavern (engraving) by Cederstrom, Gustaf Olaf (1845-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)

The Salvation Army Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1592395 The Salvation Army Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Labour Exchange, Whitechapel Road, London, 1890 (b / w photo)

Labour Exchange, Whitechapel Road, London, 1890 (b / w photo)
5999341 Labour Exchange, Whitechapel Road, London, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labour Exchange, Whitechapel Road, London, 1890)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army (b / w photo)

Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army (b / w photo)
6030834 Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine Booth (1829-1890)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, being interviewed by a journalist at Booths

General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, being interviewed by a journalist at Booths home in Hadley Wood
6014089 General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, being interviewed by a journalist at Booths home in Hadley Wood, Enfield, London (litho) by English School

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army

General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, arriving back at Southampton after his world tour
6014277 General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, arriving back at Southampton after his world tour, 1892 (litho) by Wright

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: 586921

586921

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Catherine Mumford (engraving)

Catherine Mumford (engraving)
619600 Catherine Mumford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine Booth (1829-90), nee Mumford, wife of the founder of The Salvation Army

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Postcard of two young men with trumpets, one in Heilsarmee uniform, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)

Postcard of two young men with trumpets, one in Heilsarmee uniform, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660536 Postcard of two young men with trumpets, one in Heilsarmee uniform, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Cathedrals of Wall Street, 1939 (oil on canvas)

The Cathedrals of Wall Street, 1939 (oil on canvas)
3614013 The Cathedrals of Wall Street, 1939 (oil on canvas) by Stettheimer, Florine (1871-1944); 152.4x127 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road, Southwark (b / w photo)

Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road, Southwark (b / w photo)
3637618 Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road, Southwark (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army, 'The Capture of the Eagle'(engraving)

The Salvation Army, "The Capture of the Eagle"(engraving)
1061107 The Salvation Army, " The Capture of the Eagle" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: D McGregor as found by the Mens Social Work of the Salvation Army, February 1891 (b / w photo)

D McGregor as found by the Mens Social Work of the Salvation Army, February 1891 (b / w photo)
980361 D McGregor as found by the Mens Social Work of the Salvation Army, February 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army in Switzerland, the Trial of Miss Booth and her Associates at Boudry

The Salvation Army in Switzerland, the Trial of Miss Booth and her Associates at Boudry, Neuchatel (engraving)
1044512 The Salvation Army in Switzerland, the Trial of Miss Booth and her Associates at Boudry, Neuchatel (engraving) by English School

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The 'Salvation Army'in India, some of the Members recently arrested in Bombay (engraving)

The "Salvation Army"in India, some of the Members recently arrested in Bombay (engraving)
1044104 The " Salvation Army" in India, some of the Members recently arrested in Bombay (engraving) by English School

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army Dissensions in New York (engraving)

The Salvation Army Dissensions in New York (engraving)
1605134 The Salvation Army Dissensions in New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army Dissensions in New York)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804927 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 23 November 1899.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Salvation Army accordion player (chromolitho)

Salvation Army accordion player (chromolitho)
2811703 Salvation Army accordion player (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army accordion player)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Salvation Army Dancers, New Year Card (chromolitho)

Salvation Army Dancers, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730714 Salvation Army Dancers, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army Dancers)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Salvation Army - a service at the headquarters on Whitechapel Road (engraving)

The Salvation Army - a service at the headquarters on Whitechapel Road (engraving)
586917 The Salvation Army - a service at the headquarters on Whitechapel Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Return of General Booth from India and the Colonies, the First Greeting at Southampton

The Return of General Booth from India and the Colonies, the First Greeting at Southampton (engraving)
1055986 The Return of General Booth from India and the Colonies, the First Greeting at Southampton (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: A Salvation Army band being receiving abuse on a Paris street (colour litho)

A Salvation Army band being receiving abuse on a Paris street (colour litho)
2818266 A Salvation Army band being receiving abuse on a Paris street (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Arthur Abel Sheard, Salvation Army trumpeter (b / w photo)

Arthur Abel Sheard, Salvation Army trumpeter (b / w photo)
6030826 Arthur Abel Sheard, Salvation Army trumpeter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Abel Sheard)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Newly married couple in Salvation Army uniforms (b / w photo)

Newly married couple in Salvation Army uniforms (b / w photo)
6030064 Newly married couple in Salvation Army uniforms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newly married couple in Salvation Army uniforms)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Playing the Trombone in the Snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Playing the Trombone in the Snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730754 Playing the Trombone in the Snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing the Trombone in the Snow)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Vente sur les boulevards du journal En avant (engraving)

Vente sur les boulevards du journal En avant (engraving)
CHT253035 Vente sur les boulevards du journal En avant (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Wedding of Commissioner Railton of the Salvation Army at Exeter Hall (engraving)

The Wedding of Commissioner Railton of the Salvation Army at Exeter Hall (engraving)
1061419 The Wedding of Commissioner Railton of the Salvation Army at Exeter Hall (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: The Indian Fakir and his Modern Imitator, 'Major'Tucker, of the Salvation Army

The Indian Fakir and his Modern Imitator, "Major"Tucker, of the Salvation Army
1045631 The Indian Fakir and his Modern Imitator, " Major" Tucker, of the Salvation Army, conversing with a Hindoo Fakir (engraving) by English School

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel (engraving)

A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel (engraving)
1056326 A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel)

Background imageSalvation Army Collection: Birthplace of William Booth, founder and first General of the Salvation Army

Birthplace of William Booth, founder and first General of the Salvation Army, Nottingham (b / w photo)
3094740 Birthplace of William Booth, founder and first General of the Salvation Army, Nottingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer




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The Salvation Army, a renowned charitable organization founded by William Booth in the late 19th century, has been making a significant impact on society for over a century. From its humble beginnings to its global reach today, the Salvation Army has consistently demonstrated its commitment to helping those in need. In Lindsay Anderson's documentary "Every Day Except Christmas" (1957), we catch a glimpse of the Salvation Army's tireless efforts during the holiday season. The film showcases their dedication as they provide food and shelter to the less fortunate, reminding us that compassion knows no bounds. One iconic image that captures the essence of the Salvation Army is an engraving depicting the commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock. This powerful visual symbolizes how this organization has always been at the forefront of serving communities across various regions. William Booth, known as the first General of the Salvation Army, stands tall in his portrait. His visionary leadership laid down strong foundations for this humanitarian movement that continues to touch countless lives worldwide. A poignant photograph from c. 1895 shows individuals seeking refuge through what was called "The Penny Sit-up. " This innovative initiative provided affordable overnight accommodation for those without homes or means—a testament to their unwavering commitment to social justice. Another striking image captures a crowd eagerly waiting at a Salvation Army Food Basket Distribution Facility in New York City back in December 1908. This snapshot reflects not only their dedication but also highlights how essential their services were during times of economic hardship. Music has always played an integral role within this philanthropic group. The Plymouth Salvation Army girls guitar group uplifted spirits with their melodious tunes during street meetings—an embodiment of hope through harmony. Dorothea Lange's photographs from San Francisco in 1939 further emphasize how deeply ingrained music was within these gatherings. Whether it be preaching salvation or singing hymns between sermons, these images depict moments where faith and music intertwined, creating a powerful atmosphere of unity and solace.