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Foundation Stone Collection

The foundation stone holds the weight of history and significance, symbolizing the beginning of something monumental

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Foundation Stone Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Preston Guild Festival: the mayor laying the foundation-stone of the...new townhall, 1862
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Teck at Southport, Princess Mary laying the Foundation Stone of Cambridge
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Foundation Stone Collection: Foundation stones MBC01_04_013
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Foundation Stone Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Czars Visit to Paris, the Ceremony on the Seine, the Czar laying the Foundation-Stone of
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria
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Foundation Stone Collection: The New Merchant Taylors School, Medal commemorating the Laying of the Foundation Stone (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Duke and Duchess of York at Sheffield (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Hall of the Royal Albert Orphan Asylum
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of Crathie New Church (b / w photo)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Prince of Wales and Dover Harbour (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: Earl Granville laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Wing, University College
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Bishop of Chester laying the Foundation-Stone of St Pauls College, Knutsford (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation Stone of the New Buildings of University College
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Foundation Stone Collection: Sir Henry Barkly laying the Foundation Stone of the New Houses of Parliament, Cape of Good Hope
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Empress-Dowager Frederick of Germany laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Mausoleum for
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Foundation Stone Collection: The New Christs Hospital at Horsham (litho)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Foundation Stone of Blackfriars Bridge, 1760, from a contemporary print (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: His Majesty laying the Foundation Stone of the New Naval College at Devonport (litho)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The New Home for Incurables at Streatham, the Foundation-Stone of which was laid by Princess
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Princess of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Building for the Chelsea Hospital for
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Queens Visit to Derby (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Peoples Palace for East London (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The New Harbour Works at Quebec, Canada, HRH the Princess Louise laying the Foundation Stone
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Foundation Stone Collection: Viscount Palmerston laying the Foundation-Stone of the Melbourne Athenaeum (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Schiller Festival at Berlin, laying the Foundation-Stone of Schillers Statue (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The South-Gare Breakwater at the Mouth of the River Tees (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Wedgwood Memorial Institute at Burslem
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Ceremony of Laying the Foundation Stone of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, 1836
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Foundation Stone Collection: Notice commemorating the laying of the first stone of the new London Bridge, 1825 (litho)
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Foundation Stone Collection: His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the Foundation-Stone of a New Chapel-of-Ease
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Earl of Auckland, (First Lord of the Admiralty) laying the Foundation Stone of the New
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Foundation Stone Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Low-Lights Dock at Tynemouth (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of an Additional Building to the General Hospital at Bath (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: Her Majesty the Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of Wellington College, near Sandhurst (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Right Honourable W E Gladstone laying the Foundation-Stone of the School in Golden-Lane
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Lord-Lieutenant laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Museum, at Dublin (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: Mr Hudson, MP, laying the Foundation-Stone of the Sunderland Docks (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: HRH the Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Buildings of the Sussex County
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Laying of the Foundation Stone of 'Victoria Tower, 'Guernsey
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Foundation Stone Collection: The Proposed New Post-Office Building, Glasgow (engraving)
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Foundation Stone Collection: Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Model Lodging-House, in New-Street
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Foundation Stone Collection: Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Tradesmens and Mechanics Institution
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Foundation Stone Collection: Princess Henry of Battenberg laying the Foundation-Stone of a New Church at Kensal Rise


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The foundation stone holds the weight of history and significance, symbolizing the beginning of something monumental, and is a cornerstone that marks the birth of grand structures and institutions, forever etching its presence in time. In one captivating engraving titled "Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington, " we witness the momentous occasion when this iconic museum was born. The queen's arrival at the pavilion adds an air of regality to this historic event. Another engraving showcases Princess Mary laying the foundation stone of Cambridge Hall, capturing her role in shaping educational institutions for future generations. Similarly, we see The Czar laying down his mark on Paris with his own hands as he places the foundation-stone of Alexander III Bridge on litho print. The Queen herself takes part in numerous significant events, including laying down foundations for medical examination halls and new orphan asylums. Her actions demonstrate her dedication to improving society's well-being and providing opportunities for those less fortunate. Not only do these engravings capture moments involving royalty but also highlight other notable figures like Earl Granville who laid down a foundation-stone for University College's new wing. These individuals understand that progress begins with strong foundations built upon knowledge and education. Even Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children finds its place among these historical engravings, reminding us that even within healthcare lies a need for solid foundations to heal young lives. Lastly, we cannot overlook The Prince of Wales' involvement in Dover Harbour or The Duke and Duchess of York's visit to Sheffield. These instances show how royal figures contribute not just through their words but also by physically placing stones that will shape cities' futures. These diverse engravings depict various occasions where humanity comes together to celebrate growth and development. Each foundation stone represents hope, ambition, and determination—a testament to our collective desire to build a better world brick by brick.