Funded Collection

Holland Submarine 1900
Irish inventor Holland, funded by the Fenians, produces a succession of successful submarines in America; the Holland is shown at anchor in New York harbour

Liverpool - Birkenhead Park - The Lake - Lake with Buildings opposite surrounded by Trees. Part of Box 62 Boswell Collection - Liverpool

Board schools
5308010 Board schools. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on board schools. The professional classes feared that universal publicly funded education would create too many)

Fishmongers Almshouses
The almshouses were on the area west of Newington Butts and south of St Georges Road. Erected in two phases: firstly St. Peters Hospital was built by the company in 1615-1618; the other

101st US Airborne Memorial Gift to the Dutch
The Memorial, which is in Sint Oedenrode, was initiated and funded by 101st Airborne veterans in recognition of the Dutch resistance against the Germans

The High Example (Colour Litho)
2778421 The High Example (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The high example)

County Home, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
A view of the County Home at Mercer, Pennsylvania - a publicly funded home for the elderly poor. Date: Date unknown

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, National Coastwatch Institution look out post next to the harbour entrance with placque indicating National Lottery funding

St Cybi lifeboat, Civil Service No. 9, a Barnett-class lifeboat, funded by the Civil Service lifeboat fund

Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, USA
The Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, California. Its construction was funded by millionaire James Lick. Date: circa 1895

Sir J. P. Kay-Shuttleworth
SIR JAMES PHILLIPS KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH Physician, public health reformer and pioneer of state-funded education Date: 1804 - 1877

Hull Sailors Orphan Homes - Opening of Whitby & Hartlepool
The Sailors Orphan Homes, Hull, also known as Newland Homes, established in 1895 by The Port of Hull Society. The opening ceremony for the new Whitby and Hartlepool Home

Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Bedtime
Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst. Children in their nightgowns stand among rows of cots. Plaques on the wall suggest that each cot has been funded by a benefactor

General Gordons Monument
Slide showing a black and white photograph of the General Gordons Monument in the city of Melbourne in Australia. It is located in a small park called Gordon Reserve

Wayne County Home, Lyons, New York
A view of the County Home at Wayne, Lyons, New York - a publicly funded home for the elderly poor. Date: Date unknown

Plaque in Assembly Hall, Baden Powell House, London
Plaque in the Assembly Hall of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. The plaque was unveiled in October 1966

Montgolfier balloon, built in the garden of Jean-Baptiste Reveillon, Rue de Montreuil, Faubourg St Antoine, Paris, funded by the Academie Royale des Sciences. Depicted here being filled by gas

Enchanted Island Cell Prospero Miranda Caliban
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The Brzesc Bible, also known as the Radziwill or Pinczow Bible first translation of the Holy Scriptures into Polish by the Calvinist community

Lewis Carrol cot, in Alice Ward, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London. Named for the author of Alices Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carol pen name of the English mathematician Charles

Francisco, Cardinal Jimenez (Ximenes) de Cisneros (1436-1517) Spanish Roman Catholic statesman, Regent of Spain and Grand Inquisitor

Public Gymnasium on Primrose Hill, London, 1848
Engraving showing a government-funded public gymnasium on Primrose Hill, London, 1848. Date: 29 April 1848

The Duke of Edinburgh opening the Seamens Orphanage in Live
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, opening the Seamens Orphanage, Liverpool in 1870. The Liverpool Seamens Orphan Institution was established in order to provide care

Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight
A discovery by Captain Thorpe of Yarbridge at Morton Farm, near Brading, Isle of Wight. The area was fully explored, exposing several chambers and decorative Roman tiles

American Indians. The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring
Ojibway Indians, wearing wraps and feathers in their hair, with thatch triangular huts in the background and what looks like a washing line

John Radcliffe Md
JOHN RADCLIFFE - physician, though a Jacobite, attended royals William, Mary and Anne, with the proceeds funded Radcliffe Library, Infirmary and Observatory at Oxford

New Stock Exchange
The new Stock Exchange was built in 1801 in Capel Court, Batholomew Lane. suited to the still increasing state of the national funded property

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"Funded: A Journey Through Time and Generosity" Liverpool's Birkenhead Park, with its serene lake, stands as a testament to the power of funding. This picturesque park was brought to life through generous contributions that transformed it into a haven for nature lovers. Delving deeper into history, we discover the remarkable Holland Submarine from 1900, an engineering marvel funded by visionaries who believed in pushing boundaries beneath the waves. Their investment paved the way for future advancements in underwater exploration. The spirit of funding also extended to healthcare as Dr. Elsie Inglis established Scottish Women's Hospitals, providing much-needed medical support during times of crisis. Her tireless efforts were made possible by those who recognized the importance of supporting women's health initiatives. Education took center stage with board schools receiving crucial funds that enabled children from all walks of life to access quality education. These institutions became beacons of hope and opportunity for countless young minds. In another corner of philanthropy lies Fishmongers Almshouses, offering shelter and care to those in need. The generosity behind this initiative reminds us that compassion knows no bounds when it comes to helping others find solace and security. Crossing continents, we encounter the 101st US Airborne Memorial Gift to the Dutch—a symbol of gratitude funded by heartfelt appreciation between nations. It serves as a reminder that even in times of conflict, acts of kindness can bridge divides and foster lasting friendships. Artistic endeavors also found their place among funded projects with "The High Example" color litho capturing beauty on canvas thanks to financial backing from patrons who recognized art's ability to inspire and uplift souls. Across oceans lies County Home in Mercer, Pennsylvania—funding provided sanctuary for vulnerable individuals seeking refuge amidst challenging circumstances. Here too, community support played an integral role in creating safe spaces where people could rebuild their lives anew. From water rescue missions like St Cybi lifeboat Civil Service No.