Humane Collection

Black Beauty 1967
Front cover design by Roger Hall, for a 1967 edition of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, originally published in 1877

St Bernard (Landseer)
A distinguished member of the Humane Society

Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year

Freemasons Hall, London
FREEMASONS HALL, LONDON A banquet of the Royal Humane Society is in progress, and a procession of persons saved from drowning during the past year passes among the guests Date: 1841

William Duke Leinster
WILLIAM ROBERT GITZGERALD, second duke of LEINSTER described as he Humane and Great. Date: 1749 - 1804

Black Beauty US 1st Ed
Front cover of the American first edition of Black Beauty published in America by the American Humane Education Society. Date: 1890

Martin of Aragon (1356-1410). King of Aragon, Valencia, Sardinia, Corsica and Count of Barcelona from 1396 and King of Sicily from 1409 (as Martin II). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883

ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING
Two dogs fight, encouraged by their owners, in front of a large betting crowd shouting for the death of one or other. What fun...how humane.... Date: 1820

The "Humane"Bee-Hive (engraving)
6008127 The " Humane" Bee-Hive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Humane" Bee-Hive)

"He was a humane man, so he carried the little Perdita home to his wife"(colour litho)
2794914 " He was a humane man, so he carried the little Perdita home to his wife" (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " He was a humane man)

Winter in London, skating in Kensington Gardens (litho)
959154 Winter in London, skating in Kensington Gardens (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in London, skating in Kensington Gardens)

Philippe Pinel (chromolitho)
667044 Philippe Pinel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippe Pinel. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Slaughtering a pig on the farm in the primitive way without having previously stunned it (b / w photo)
6024831 Slaughtering a pig on the farm in the primitive way without having previously stunned it (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Humours of Skating on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, during the recent frost (litho)
1038650 The Humours of Skating on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, during the recent frost (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

WPC Lesley Moore, Metropolitan Police, Stanhope Gold Medal
The Stanhope Gold Medal of the Royal Humane Society, awarded to WPC Lesley Moore, Charing Cross Division, Metropolitan Police, London in January 1992

The lifesaving Mermaid of Bognor Regis, Mary Wheatland
Mary Wheatland (1835-1924) - a well known Bognor Regis Character, a woman who hired bathing machines from the east of the pier

Bulldog rescued from sinking ship, First World War
When the King Edward is sunk by a mine during the First World War, the crew rescue Norah the bulldog, together with the monkeys and cats they had as pets

Martin I of Aragon, The Humane (1356-1410). King of Aragon, Valencia, Sardinia, and Corsica and Count of Barcelona from 1396 and King of Sicily from 1409 (as Martin II). Portrait

John Beaumont
JOHN BEAUMONT Registrar and Secretary to the Royal Humane Society. Date: ? - 1831

Receiving House of Royal Humane Society, Hyde Park, London. Date: circa 1910s

German prisoners line up to be vaccinated, WW1
Captured German soldiers during the Battle of Menin Road wait by a tent to be vaccinated Date: 1917

William Hawes
WILLIAM HAWES Medical practitioner and philanthropist, founder of the Humane Society. Date: 1736 - 1808

Source Size = 2550 x 2080
Ward of the Receiving House of the Royal Humane Society

Source Size = 2502 x 1846
Receiving House of the Royal Humane Society

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Man setting humane trap Ԃelisle trapՠ- animals are caught alive, mostly fox but also Martens Date:

Animal euthanasia, early 20th century C016 / 4578
Animal euthanasia. Men preparing to euthanase (humanely kill) a dog using an apparatus that produces carbonic acid gas (archaic term for carbon dioxide)

Martin (1356-1410). King of Aragon (1396-1410). Genealogy of the Crown of Aragon. ca. 1410. Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Kingdom of Arag󮠨1412). Compromise of Caspe
Kingdom of Arag󮠨 1412). Compromise of Caspe. Chalice of the compromise. Jewelry

A distinguished member of the Humane Society

Humane Society Iceman and boat for rescuing
An iceman of the Royal Humane Society who warned people from venturing out skating on thinly-frozen lakes and helped them when they got into trouble, and a boat for saving persons from drowning

Fishing hook, SEM
Barbless fishing hook. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fishing hook hanging from a length of wire. The hook lacks the barb (backward-pointing spur) popular on older hooks

Dr. Howard Demonstrating Resuscitation, Royal Humane Society
Engraving showing Dr. Howard, Medical Officer of New York Harbour, demonstrating his resusciation technique at the Receiving House of the Royal Humane Society, Hyde Park, London 1878

Royal Humane Society
A sketch of the receiving house of the Royal Humane Society. The society was founded in 1774 by Dr William Hawes and Dr Thomas Cogan, to save people from drowning by using resuscitation

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"Humane: A Legacy of Compassion and Courage" In the heartwarming tale of Black Beauty, a timeless classic from 1967, we witness the power of empathy and kindness towards animals. From the majestic St Bernard (Landseer) to the historic Freemasons Hall in London, humanity's commitment to compassion shines through. William Duke Leinster, an advocate for animal welfare, believed that every creature deserved love and care. The first US edition of Black Beauty further spread this message across borders, touching hearts worldwide. Medals awarded for gallantry or life-saving at sea remind us that acts of bravery extend beyond human lives. Even Martin of Aragon, King from 1356-1410, understood the importance of treating all beings with respect. However, not all stories are as uplifting. Organised dog fighting serves as a stark reminder that cruelty still exists in our world today. Yet heroes like WPC Lesley Moore from Metropolitan Police stand against such atrocities and are recognized with prestigious awards like the Stanhope Gold Medal. Henry Burgh was ahead of his time when he faced a waggoner accused of mistreating his horse. This powerful engraving captures his unwavering dedication to justice and animal welfare. The "Humane" Bee-Hive engraving symbolizes harmony between humans and nature—a testament to our responsibility as caretakers on this planet. It reminds us that even small actions can create profound change. "He was a humane man so he carried little Perdita home to his wife, " portrays an act filled with tenderness captured beautifully in color lithography—an embodiment of how love transcends species boundaries. In this tapestry woven with tales spanning centuries—of noble dogs saving lives at sea or courageous individuals standing up against injustice—we find inspiration to be kinder stewards towards all living creatures. Let us embrace our innate capacity for compassion and continue writing stories where humanity triumphs over cruelty.