Certificates Collection

Firefighters in display at Lambeth HQ, London
Firefighters in a display at Lambeth HQ, London, on 28 July 1937, following a presentation of certificates for bravery by Mr E Cruse, Chairman of the London Fire Brigade Committee

Share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields
A share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields Limited, representing 35 shares. Gold deposits were first discovered along the Yukon River in Canada in 1896, and this triggered off a gold rush

Kentucky Railroad Shares
Kentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company - thousand collar share certificate

Buy National Savings Certificates
Poster urging the reader to Buy National Savings Certificates: Lend to defend his right to be free featuring an angelic boy constructing something with meccano

Tanks / War Bonds Poster
World War One poster featuring a tank, encouraging the public to buy war bonds to help fund the war effort

Certificate presented to Samuel Balme, Professor of Mesmerism, 1899
Parker and Honey, Printers, etc. 45 Bank Street, Sheffield.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 838 L

Replica of the illuminated address presented to Queen Victoria by the Town Trustees on the occasion of her visit to
Original at Sheffield City Archives ref. TT/12/8 (altrefno TT/55)

Illuminated address given by the members of the City Council in gratitude for Councillor
At a meeting of the Council of the said City held at the Council Chamber in the Town Hall on Monday 9th November 1908 it was unanimously resolved that the best thanks of this Council

Death Certificate 1943
Death certificate issued in 1943 for John Robert Sanderson.Cause of death was tuberculosis

Rail Share Certificate
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HARTFORD RAILWAY COMPANY stock certificate Date: 1906

Wilson On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Unknown
[President Woodrow] Wilson [2nd left] On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. The man presenting certificates is Newton Diehl Baker, Secretary of War

Woodrow Wilson On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Unknown
Woodrow Wilson On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. Josephus Daniels, Major General Hugh Lenox Scott, Edith Wilson, President Woodrow Wilson, Secretary of War Newton Diehl Baker

Graduation Day at Annapolis - cadet receiving his diploma from President Theodore Roosevelt, 1902. [Participants enjoy a joke together]

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 1, 1891, 1891. Creator: W Small
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 1, 1891, 1891. The Royal National Pension Fund for Nurses. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Worth their weight in gold... Crosland moor cubs from left Warwick Litherland
Worth their weight in gold...Crosland moor cubs from left Warwick Litherland, Ammer Saleem, Adam Paga and Jamie Sykes, with their gold arrow awards

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: Pres. Theodore Roosevelt at Commencement exercises, (1902?). [Graduation Day - President Roosevelt hands out diplomas]

Samuel Cody assorted memorabilia
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely important Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificate No.9, 1910, issued to S. F

Ocean Liners - four stock certificates. Cunard Steam Ship Company Limited, RMS Titanic Inc, and International Mercantile Marine Company. Date: early 20th century

Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - certificates
Captain Treasure Jones Archive - personalised certificates

White Star Line - company share certificate
White Star Line - International Mercantile Marine Company share certificate. Date: circa 1920

RMS Titanic - three certificates of discharge, Wormald
RMS Titanic - F H Wormald (1866-1912), Titanic first class saloon steward who lost his life at the age of 45 when the ship sank

WW2 poster, They are planning their future. Are you? Save with a plan. Post Office Savings Bank, National Savings Certificates. For ways of saving - ask the officer who pays you. Date: circa 1942

Victory Parade in London 1940
Victory of the Battle of the River Plate, where HMS Ajex, Exerter Achilles fought in the South Atlantic on 13 December 1939, as the first naval battle of the Second World War

Members of the Royal National Pension Fund for Nurses at Marlborough House
1593135 Members of the Royal National Pension Fund for Nurses at Marlborough House, the Princess of Wales presenting Certificates (litho) by Begg

Princess Christian distributing Certificates of the St Johns Ambulance Association at the Guildhall (engraving)
1041063 Princess Christian distributing Certificates of the St Johns Ambulance Association at the Guildhall (engraving) by Durand

London Society of Print Compositors, membership certificate, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3245442 London Society of Print Compositors, membership certificate, c.1880 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Suricate / Meerkats on Graduation Day Date: 23-05-2012

Pa. German Birth and Baptismal Certificate, c. 1940. Creator: Elmer R. Kottcamp
Pa. German Birth and Baptismal Certificate, c. 1940

Certificate of endowment for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, October 15, 1908
Certificate of endowment made out to Edgar Leroy Boyd by the Mutual Endowment Association of the District Grand Lodge of Ohio of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows

Reception of Nurses at Marlborough House (litho)
1056431 Reception of Nurses at Marlborough House (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Nurses at Marlborough House)

Volunteer Ambulance Drill at Guildhall (engraving)
1623807 Volunteer Ambulance Drill at Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteer Ambulance Drill at Guildhall)

The Princess of Wales and the National Pension Fund for Nurses (litho)
1042865 The Princess of Wales and the National Pension Fund for Nurses (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brevet de Maitre, 1814 (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
2959942 Brevet de MaAtre, 1814 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Birth and Baptismal Certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) for Maria Catharina Raup c
3500110 Birth and Baptismal Certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) for Maria Catharina Raup c.1806 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by American School

Corner of Sir Richard Burtons Study, 1889 (oil on panel)
3089789 Corner of Sir Richard Burtons Study, 1889 (oil on panel) by Letchford, Albert (fl.1889); 23.3x32.5 cm; Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, UK; eOrleans House Gallery; British, out of copyright

Certificate to schoolchildren from Mayor of Woolwich, WW2
Certificate presented to the schoolchildren of the Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich by the Mayor, Edwin Thomas Lamerton, on the occasion of the Cease Fire in Europe (8 May 1945)

Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U. S. A 1917
Women worker at the bureau printing presses, bonds had to go through lots of processes before the finish result was ready to be purchased by the public. Date: 1917

Lord Palmerston distributing Certificates to the Successful Candidates in the Recent Oxford Middle-Class Examinations
1619869 Lord Palmerston distributing Certificates to the Successful Candidates in the Recent Oxford Middle-Class Examinations at Southampton (engraving) by English School

Presentation of Certificates to Nurses by the Princess of Wales at Marlborough House (litho)
1591764 Presentation of Certificates to Nurses by the Princess of Wales at Marlborough House (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Certificate of Freedom granted to a transported convict by the Governor of New South
3245507 Certificate of Freedom granted to a transported convict by the Governor of New South Wales, 1838 (litho) by Australian School

Presentation of Prizes to the London Schools Swimming Club by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)
1616351 Presentation of Prizes to the London Schools Swimming Club by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School

Award for cheek (colour litho)
3096127 Award for cheek (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Award for cheek. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Financier (litho)
3646155 Financier (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Financier. Illustration for one of set of educational trade cards on the subject of professions)

Birth and Baptismal Certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) for Johannes Kemp
698684 Birth and Baptismal Certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) for Johannes Kemp, illustration from Papers for Birth Dayes: Guide to the Fraktur Artists and Scriveners

A £1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving)
733813 A £ 1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, designers and engravers of bank notes (chromolitho)
558506 Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, designers and engravers of bank notes (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co)

The Church of Nelsons Birthplace (engraving)
1627663 The Church of Nelsons Birthplace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of Nelsons Birthplace)

Colonization Society Certificate for Simeon P. Smith, 1837 (engraving)
1079064 Colonization Society Certificate for Simeon P. Smith, 1837 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

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Certificates serve as tangible reminders of achievements, milestones, and historical events. They come in various forms and hold significant value for those who possess them. At Lambeth HQ in London, a display showcases the bravery and dedication of firefighters through their commendation certificates. The Yukon Goldfields share certificate represents an investment in dreams and aspirations during the gold rush era. Kentucky Railroad Shares symbolize progress and connectivity through the expansion of transportation networks. National Savings Certificates offer individuals a chance to secure their financial future while supporting their nation's growth. During times of war, tanks and war bonds posters encouraged citizens to contribute towards national defense efforts by purchasing bonds that would later be redeemed with certificates. In 1899, Samuel Balme received a mesmerizing certificate recognizing his expertise in mesmerism - an art form that captivated audiences at the time. The illuminated address presented to Queen Victoria on her visit to Sheffield in 1897 stands as a testament to her significance as a monarch and her impact on local communities. Similarly, Councillor and Mrs Marsh were honored with an illuminated address from the City Council for their exceptional service as Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in 1908. It also document somber moments such as death certificates which provide official recognition of one's passing but also serve as records for genealogical research or closure for grieving families. Rail Share Certificates represent investments made into railway systems that revolutionized transportation across nations. Even educational institutions like Kensington & Chelsea District School had certificates displayed proudly within its walls - perhaps acknowledging outstanding achievements by students or alumni within fields like plumbing. In essence, these diverse examples highlight how certificates encapsulate stories of triumphs, contributions, memories, legacies, or even simple acknowledgments – all serving as lasting testaments to our shared human experiences throughout history.