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Hms Dreadnought 1906
The ship that gave her name to a new style of warship - the mighty HMS Dreadnought leaves Portsmouth harbour, escorted by a paddle-wheel tug

The Scotsman Who Gave His Opponent That, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous golfing illustration Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Suffragettes Pankhurst and Gawthorpe Rutland 1907
Christabel Pankhurst and Mary Gawthorpe in the Market Place, Uppingham, holding a meeting during the 1907 Rutland bye-election

Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent
South view of Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent. It was built by St Stephen de Penchester -- in 1281 King Edward I gave him a licence to build a crenellated castle

Charles Lightoller
Second Officer of the Titanic, who miraculous survived and gave evidence to the Sentorial Committee in New York

Animal Welfare Card
" God gave us the world Man gives us a cage" Date: 1930s

Sir Jospeh Bazalgette
SIR JOSEPH WILLIAM BAZALGETTE engineer who embanked the Thames, and gave London its drains

WW2 - USA - Propaganda - We gave for our own, for our allies - relating to the Wartime Bond Scheme to contribute to the war effort. Date: circa 1944

Suffragette W. S. P. U Pinner Constance Lytton
Suffragette W.S.P.U Pinner Constance Lytton. The Pinner, Middlesex, branch of the Womens Social and Political Union, captioned on reverse, W.S.P.U Garden Party given by Mr. & Mrs

Essex water gate, Essex Street, Strand. The water gate to old Essex House which once gave access by water to the house from the River Thames

Sketches of Cricket in India, 1890
A series of sketches by an English Cavalry Officer of a game of cricket played between an Indian College and British Officers, in India, 1890

James Ist Earl Abercorn
JAMES HAMILTON, ist earl ABERCORN Scottish nobleman, served James VI/I who gave him his title. Date: 1575 - 1617

Young New Zealand. John Bull is riding an out-dated penny farthing while Young New Zealand has a modern bicycle. New Zealand gave women the vote in 1893. Illustrated by Joan Harvey Drew

Lear / Nonsense / Man East
There was an Old Man of the East, who gave all his children a feast; But they all ate so much, and their conduct was such, that it killed that Old Man of the East

A Confederate flag during the American Civil War, 1863
Engraving of a flag made and waved by a Confederate lady, Miss Laura Lee, of Winchester, who later gave the flag to the ILN special artist, Frank Vizetelly

RMS Carnarvon Castle Passing the Needles, 1927
Illustration of the Union-Castle Line Royal Mail Motorship Carnarvon Castle passing the Needles, Isle of Wight, on its way to South Africa

Dining in the Moonlight : In the Garden Grill-Room
The Garden Grill-Room at the May Fair Hotel in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London showing diners in black tie and evening dress, attending to by numerous waiters

Cruiser Aurora
The cruiser Aurora, lying at St Petersburg, whose guns gave the signal for the Bolshevik attack on the Winter Palace

Olivetti Advert 1932
The boss consults his watch - hes in a hurry for this report - but don t worry, signor, thanks to the Olivetti you gave her, your secretary will have it done in time

Parading the Guy
Boys parade their Guy - - if all gave a penny, I wonder how many Wheels, crackers and squibs They ll be able to buy ?

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, Harland and Wolff employee
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, rare bookpost real photo postcard of Titanic in Belfast written by a Harland and Wolff employee

Vickers Valiant WB215
Vickers 671 Valiant WB215, the second prototype, seen at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show from 3-9 September 1956

The Queen gave him a glass of the richest cordial
Illustration, The Queen gave him a glass of the richest cordial, the Wishing Cup, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy
This sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr

The Italian Major
A portrait oil painting of Italian Major, Sir Filippo de Filippi, who regularly gave lectures on the sanitary conditions in the Italian Army

Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops, an establishment which finds work for men who have become permanently disabled on active service

RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

RMS Titanic - Marconi portrait with Carpathia telegram
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

RMS Titanic - letter, Mabel Francatelli, passenger
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger Mabel Francatelli. A fascinating letter from Mattison, Davey & Rader of New York to Miss Francatelli dated 17 April 1956

Posada, The woman who gave birth to triplets, Mexico
The woman who gave birth to triplets, Mexico. Date: circa 1890s

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Campesino, defiende con las armas al gobierno que te dio la tierra (Farmer, defend with arms the government that gave the land to you). Poster. SPAIN. Barcelona

PLAQUE FOR RED VICTIMS
A plaque honouring those who gave their lives for the Bolshevik revolution is placed on the wall of the Kremlin, Moscow. Date: 7 November 1918

HUBBARD / TUCK SERIES 6
She gave him rich dainties whenever he fed and wept over his monument when he was dead

WALTER T STINSON
Mina Crandon's dead brother Walter Stinson, who ostensibly gave strong evidence for his survival after death during his sister's seances

MOTHER HUBBARD/MONUMENT
So she gave him rich dainties Whenever he fed, And erected a monument When he was dead Date: 1890s

The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket
531721 The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket. Milkmaid waits, holding yoke on which buckets carried. Hay loft: Lantern: hens

In the beginning Woman gave Man an Apple. Now she only gives him the pip (colour litho)
3641692 In the beginning Woman gave Man an Apple. Now she only gives him the pip (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

So when Christian was Stepping in, the other Gave him a Pull (engraving)
3625301 So when Christian was Stepping in, the other Gave him a Pull (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: So when Christian was Stepping in)

"His brave spirit gave way"(engraving)
2786898 " His brave spirit gave way" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manor House Vauxhall
Edward, the Black Prince, took up residence in the manor house of Kennington and it remained a royal palace until the time of Henry VIII

Seven Sisters
The original Seven Sisters clump of oak trees in 1830 that gave the name to the Seven Sisters area of Tottenham, London. Date: 1875

Detail, Queen Victoria Rifles Memorial, Hill 60
The plaque details how the Queen Victoria Rifles Memorial had been destroyed in 1940 by the Germans and was rebuilt using some of the original stone

HMS Pinafore, Corcoran presents Little Buttercup
HMS Pinafore. Corcoran presented blushing Little Buttercup to Sir Joseph, who gave her sixpence on the spot. Date: 1908

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Stocks (Napier for Britain) going to the scales at Ns, he was leading the race but later gave up. Date: 2nd July 1903

Lady Clara Vere de Vere
Lady Clara Verede Vere is an English poem byAlfred Tennyson, part of his collected poems published in 1842. The poem is about a lady in a family ofaristocrats

Illustration for The Cloister and The Hearth by Charles Reade (colour litho)
5992066 Illustration for The Cloister and The Hearth by Charles Reade (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sauveterre, Vieux Pont sur le Gave d Oloron (colour photo)
2803960 Sauveterre, Vieux Pont sur le Gave d Oloron (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sauveterre, Vieux Pont sur le Gave d Oloron)

The Kings of Britain with King Edgar row on the River Dee
Edgar (circaÔÇë943975), known as the Peaceful or the Peaceable - King of England from 959 until his death. Edgars coronation did not happen until 973

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"Giving Through Time: A Legacy of Courage, Compassion, and Contribution" From the launch of Hms Dreadnought in 1906 to the suffragette movement led by Pankhurst and Gawthorpe Rutland in 1907, history has been shaped by those who gave their all for a cause. Allington Castle near Maidstone, Kent witnessed acts of generosity that went beyond its walls. In "The Scotsman Who Gave His Opponent That" by H. M. Bateman, we see how even in competitive moments like cricket matches or political debates, giving can take unexpected forms. Charles Lightoller's heroic actions during the Titanic disaster exemplify selflessness amidst chaos. Sir Joseph Bazalgette's visionary work on London's sewage system reminds us that giving extends beyond individuals; it encompasses improving society as a whole. The Animal Welfare Card symbolizes our responsibility to give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. During World War II, the USA rallied under propaganda slogans like "We gave for our own, for our allies, " highlighting the sacrifices made for freedom and justice worldwide. Suffragette W. S. P. U Pinner Constance Lytton fought tirelessly so future generations could enjoy equal rights. Through "Sketches of Cricket in India" from 1890 or James Ist Earl Abercorn's contributions to his community and country, we witness how people from different backgrounds have given their talents and resources towards fostering understanding and unity. Lastly, Young New Zealand represents the hope invested in younger generations who will continue to give back with compassion and determination. As we reflect on these diverse stories of giving throughout history, let us be inspired to make our mark today – whether through small acts of kindness or grand gestures – knowing that every contribution counts towards building a better world for all.