Founding Collection (page 8)

Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the third President of the United States

RECEPTION OF A NARRAGANSETT WARRIOR BY JOHN WINTHROP, who was a wealthy English Puritan lawyer and one of the leading figures in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1870s engraving

John Winthrop was a wealthy English Puritan lawyer and one of the leading figures in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1870s engraving

SAMUEL ADAMS, American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, US, USA, 1870s engraving

A mighty demonstration was held in berlin in the evening of october 11, 1949 on the occasion of the foundation of the gdr on october 7, 1949

Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers C016 / 8818
Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers. Seated at centre is the British founder of the Boy Scouts movement, Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

RICCI, Matteo (1552-1610). Italian Jesuit priest, one of the founding figures of the Jesuit China Mission. Engraving

Document of July 20th 1810s revolution, when Republic of Colombia was founded. COLOMBIA. Bogotᮠ Quinta de Bol� r House Museum

METHODIST CONFERENCE, 1744. John and Charles Wesley hold the first Methodist conference at the Foundry in London, 25-30 June 1744. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

OGLETHORPE AT SAVANNAH. The landing of James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists at Savannah, Georgia, on 13 January 1733. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

FOUNDING OF SAVANNAH, 1733. The founding of Savannah, Georgia, by James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists on 13 January 1733. Wood engraving, 19th century

ROGER WILLIAMS, 1636. Settlement of Rhode Island at Providence, founded by Roger Williams, June 1636. Line engraving, American, late 19th century, after a drawing by Henry A. Ogden

MARYLAND: FIRST MASS, 1634. The planting of the colony of Maryland (the First Mass, 25 March 1634). Wood engraving, 19th century

ROANOKE FOUNDING, 1587. The founding of the English colony at Roanoke Island in 1587. Contrary to the engraved legend, Sir Walter Raleigh, though the promoter of the expedition

ESTABLISHING OF BALTIMORE. Philip Jones survyeing and laying out the city of Baltimore in 1730. Wood engraving

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. Philip Jones surveying and laying out the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. Founding of Dartmouth College at Hanover, New Hampshire, 1770, by Eleazor Wheelock. Wood engraving, American, c1845

PHILIP CARTERET (1639-1682). English colonialist and Governor of New Jersey, 1665-1676. The landing of Philip Carteret to found the colony of New Jersey in 1665. Line engraving, American, 19th century

FOUNDING OF LOS ANGELES. The founding of Los Angeles in 1781: wood engraving, 19th century

PENN AND COLONISTS, 1682. William Penn (standing, left center) meeting with the colonists of his land grant on his first visit to America in 1682. Wood engraving after Howard Pyle

Romans fight the Sabines
Marginal drawings depicting combat between the Romans and the Sabines. 1543

Fight between Romulus and Mettius Curtius
Page of text with marginal drawing showing a horseman outside Rome, and a fight between the horseman and another figure. The horse has collapsed under its rider

Monk or priest singing
Marginal drawing of what appears to be a priest or a monk singing with a book in his hand. 1543

View of Rome
An imaginary view of Rome in a marginal drawing. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

Romulus and Remus being suckled by Lupa
Detail from a page of text, showing a marginal drawing of Romulus and Remus being suckled by the she wolf Lupa. 1543

Hercules strikes Cacus, and view of Rome
Page of text with marginal drawings. At the top in the left margin is a picture of Rome. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

Hercules strikes Cacus
Page of text with marginal drawing, showing Hercules with a large club about to strike at Cacus (the bearded man on the right) who is pulling a bull backwards by the tail. 1543

French Royal Academy of Sciences, 1666
French Academy of Sciences being presented in 1666 to King Louis XIV (1638-1715, seated, centre) of France. The members of the academy are being presented by the Kings Minister of Finance

Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790
Sydney Cove. Historical artwork showing Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790, a few years after the founding of Sydney, which would become the largest city in Australia

Music sheet cover, Far, Far, Upon the Sea
A music sheet cover for a song by Henry Russell, Far, Far, Upon the Sea (words by Charles Mackay), from an entertainment entitled Far West, or the Emigrants Progress from the Old World to the New

Jerome Kern / Composer
JEROME KERN American composer and founding father of the modern musical. Best known for " Ol Man River" and " Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"

Peter Builds Petersburg
Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, orders the building of St Petersburg

Rome Centenary - 2
The church bells of Romes many churches ring out to salute the 26th centenary of the founding of their city by Romulus and Remus

John Adams, President of the United States
John Adams, 2nd President of the United States (1797-1801)

Founder of the Sorbonne
King Louis IX, King of France, founding the Sorbonne

Louis Xiii / Le Juste
LOUIS XIII, LE JUSTE (JUST) Eldest son of Henri IV, he ruled from 1610-1643 and made France a great power, founding the Academie Francaise

Saint Milburga
SAINT MILBURGA daughter of a chieftain and a saint, she was founding abbess of Wenlock convent in Shropshire, and credited with miracles including levitation

Voltaire Honoured
VOLTAIRE is honoured as one of the founding spirits who inspired the Revolution : a massive procession passes through the streets of Paris

Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt
JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT Dutch statesman A founding father of Dutch independence

John Evelyn / Tookey
JOHN EVELYN English diarist and author, Treasurer of Greenwich Hospital and founding member of the Royal Society

Bladud, King of England
BLADUD, King of England, credited with founding the city of Bath and with magical feats, supposed to have died in London while attempting to fly Date: - 463 BC

Foundation of the Roman Republic
The foundation of the Roman Republic, following the expulsion of the Tarquins, last Kings of Rome

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"Founding: A Tapestry of History and Legacy" Step into the grandeur of history as we explore the diverse tapestry moments that have shaped our world. From the iconic Statue of St Peter, standing tall in Vatican City's Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, to the bustling Alderney Harbour where dreams set sail, each founding event holds a unique significance. Unveiling Sylvia Pankhurst's unwavering determination for women's rights or witnessing Mao Zedong warmly greeting South Yemen leader, these snapshots capture pivotal moments in time. Reflect on the birth of financial powerhouses like the Bank of England or delve into America's roots with the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England back in 1620. Travel further south to witness Pedro Menendez de Aviles' vision come to life as he founded St. Augustine, Florida—a testament to exploration and colonization. The electrifying presence of Chuck Berry on stage echoes his role as a founding father of rock 'n' roll while J. H. Taylor leaves an indelible mark on golfing history. The Pilgrim Fathers landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts symbolizes bravery and resilience amidst uncertainty. And let us not forget Mao Zedong—the visionary who laid foundations for modern China as its founding father. In this captivating journey through time, we honor Rome Centenary by celebrating its rich heritage that has influenced civilizations across centuries. Each founder etches their name onto humanity's canvas—leaving behind legacies that continue to shape our present and inspire future generations. Join us as we unravel stories woven together by ambition, courage, innovation, and passion—the essence of "founding.