Pension Collection

Metropolitan Police recruitment poster
A Metropolitan Police recruitment poster, asking for ex-servicemen to apply. There are several hundred vacancies to fill

Pensions Introduced
The scene at an English Post Office, when old age pensioners call in for the first time to receive their government pension

The House of Anton Lang at Oberammergau, Germany
The House of Anton Lang at Oberammergau, Bavaria Germany. Anton Lang (18751938) was a German studio potter and an actor in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Wengen, Pension Lauerner and Jungfrau, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet
FLO4688633 Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet, ruff and hose adopted by King George IV based on a design from the reign of King James I

Chelsea Pensioner and Greenwich Pensioner. Army veteran in the redcoat uniform of the Chelsea Hospital holding a pipe
FLO4688662 Chelsea Pensioner and Greenwich Pensioner. Army veteran in the redcoat uniform of the Chelsea Hospital holding a pipe

Gaylord M. Saltzgaber of Ohio, Commr. Pensions, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Gaylord M. Saltzgaber of Ohio, Commr
Gaylord Miller Saltzgaber of Ohio, Commissioner of Pensions, 1913

Int. Pension office, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Int. Pension office, between 1910 and 1920
Int. Pension office, between 1910 and 1920.. [Inteior, USA]

Int. Pension office, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Int. Pension office, between 1910 and 1920
Int. Pension office, between 1910 and 1920. [Inteior, USA]

A Modern Hercules, published November 17, 1795. Creator: Unknown
A Modern Hercules, published November 17, 1795....Or, a Finishing Blow for Poor John Bull'. British prime minister William Pitt, brandishing a club inscribed Convention Bill

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 1, 1891, 1891. Creator: W Small
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 1, 1891, 1891. The Royal National Pension Fund for Nurses. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Mormon woman (native of Denmark), Widtsoe, Utah, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Widtsoe, Utah. Morman [i.e. Mormon] woman, native of Denmark, receiving her first old age assistance check

Mormon woman (native of Denmark), Widtsoe, Utah, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Widtsoe, Utah. Morman [i.e. Mormon] woman, native of Denmark, receiving her first old age assistance check

Novoe Lyadno, Lepel Lake, Beloozerny District, Vitebsk Region. Aerial View Of Island Pension Lode In Autumn Morning. Morning Fog Above Lepel Lake

Dr John Scott; Mrs Harrison's father, aged 89, at work in the Pension Office, for APA
Dr. John Scott; Mrs. Harrison's father, aged 89, at work in the Pension Office, for A.P.A. Nov. 16. 1888

Pension Sign, Bacharach, Rhine Valley, Germany

Miners widows protest
The widows of British coal miners protest, seeking greater compensation for the death of their husbands. Date: 1970s

An old man remembering his life stages (marriage, war, death of relatives, childhood) (loneliness, amnesia, old age)
ELD4947790 An old man remembering his life stages (marriage, war, death of relatives, childhood) (loneliness, amnesia, old age, senilite, retirement)

Cartoon depicting a Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic, carrying the heavy bags of the budget
ELD4900897 Cartoon depicting a Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic, carrying the heavy bags of the budget, the ball of debt at the foot

The Peasant Lawyer (oil on panel)
490284 The Peasant Lawyer (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638) (after); 54.7x87.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain, Rome, 1880
7279731 Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain, Rome, 1880 by Unknown Artist

DDE-90036339
Latvia, Northeastern Latvia, Vidzeme Region, Gauja National Park, Ligatne, The Pension, super-secret Soviet-era bunker built beneath a working rehab hospital to be used by leadership in case of

Panaceas for poor people, Salem, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Panaceas for poor people, Salem, Oregon, 1939. [ Down with Poverty, Crime, Unemployment - Vote the Townsend Plan - 314 x Yes I Vote for State C.R.A. Bill - God helps those who help the Aged

Western Bonus Army lays siege to Capitol, spend night on plaza lawns, 1932 (b / w photo)
5854063 Western Bonus Army lays siege to Capitol, spend night on plaza lawns, 1932 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victoria Cross, Sergeant James McGuire, 1st Bengal European Fusiliers, 1857 (metal)
5920480 Victoria Cross, Sergeant James McGuire, 1st Bengal European Fusiliers, 1857 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Pension Fund Ridden By T.Lucas Doncaster Lincoln Festival Doncaster, Doncaster Racecourse 08 May 2001 Date: 08 May 2001

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pension; Boarding-house; Erziehungsanstalt (engraving)
7197037 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pension; Boarding-house; Erziehungsanstalt (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pension; Boarding-house; Erziehungsanstalt)

Socialist deputy promising the moon (retirement) to a poor proletarian (carpenter)
PCT4256340 Socialist deputy promising the moon (retirement) to a poor proletarian (carpenter), in Le Pelerin, Catholic weekly NA'1391 of 30 August 1903 by A

Notes from an Indian Rest-Camp (engraving)
1045075 Notes from an Indian Rest-Camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes from an Indian Rest-Camp)

Comic postcard, Advantages of the army - The Redcap Date: early 20th century

The Vauquer Boarding House, illustration from Le Pere Goriot
CHT239742 The Vauquer Boarding House, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) 1900 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912); Musee de la Ville de Paris

L Plate au beurre, number 257, Satirique en couleurs, 1906_3_3: Retired
ICA4905130 L Plate au beurre, number 257, Satirique en couleurs, 1906_3_3: Retired, President of the Republic - Millerand Alexandre (1859-1943)

L Plate au beurre, number 257, Satirique en couleurs, 1906_3_3: Medical, Retired
ICA4905172 L Plate au beurre, number 257, Satirique en couleurs, 1906_3_3: Medical, Retired, Ceruse - Worker - Illustration by Aristide Delannoy (1874-1911) by Delannoy

Article on social security: "France is now at the forefront of social security says
LSE4096003 Article on social security: " France is now at the forefront of social security says Mr Parodi" 1945 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Article on social security)

John Bull, depicted as a camel, is reluctant to carry the new tax burdens imposed by
KDC397323 John Bull, depicted as a camel, is reluctant to carry the new tax burdens imposed by Lloyd George in The Peoples Budget, frontispiece for Punch Magazine, June 30, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne

A Presentation Millstone, Prime Minister Asquith presents Chancellor of
KDC397322 A Presentation Millstone, Prime Minister Asquith presents Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lloyd George, with the Old Age Pensions scheme, 1908 (litho) by Sambourne

Trade Emblem of the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, 1860 (colour litho)
STC190630 Trade Emblem of the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, 1860 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Guest House, 1879 (oil on canvas)
3959964 Guest House, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 38.1 x 46 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info)

The General Register Office, Somerset House (litho)
1626779 The General Register Office, Somerset House (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Register Office, Somerset House)

Cassette de sa Majeste Imperatrice et Reine (ink on paper)
3058052 Cassette de sa MajesteImperatrice et Reine (ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Cassette de sa Majeste Imperatrice et Reine (ink on paper)
3058051 Cassette de sa MajesteImperatrice et Reine (ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

The Philanthropic Highwayman, Lloyd George with the Old Age Pension Fund
KDC349483 The Philanthropic Highwayman, Lloyd George with the Old Age Pension Fund, cartoon from Punch magazine, August 5, 1908 (litho) by Sambourne

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"Pension: A Lifeline for Life's Journey" In the bustling streets of London, a Metropolitan Police recruitment poster catches the eye, promising security and stability through pensions. It was in this era that pensions were first introduced, offering hope to hardworking individuals. Far away in Oberammergau, Germany, stands the House of Anton Lang. Within its walls lies a testament to the importance of pensions - a reminder that even in idyllic settings, financial security is crucial. Across borders in Wengen, Switzerland, Pension Lauerner welcomes visitors with open arms. Nestled amidst the breathtaking Bernese Oberland region, it serves as a haven for weary travelers seeking solace and comfort during their retirement years. Yet not all stories are filled with tranquility. In mining towns around the world, widows protest for fair pension rights after losing their loved ones to dangerous work conditions. Their resilience echoes through time as they fight for justice and support. From Cap Haitien in Haiti comes Pension Andre - an oasis amidst adversity. Amidst palm trees and vibrant culture lies a place where retirees find respite from life's challenges while cherishing memories of youth and family bonds. An old man sits alone reminiscing about his life stages - marriage bliss overshadowed by war's darkness; mourning the loss of dear relatives; reliving cherished childhood moments now fading into distant memory. His wrinkled face tells tales of loneliness but also resilience against amnesia brought on by old age. Engraved within pages titled "The Needs of Life" by Rengade is an illustration capturing this very sentiment - an elderly figure reflecting upon retirement days tinged with senility yet still holding onto fragments of cherished memories. A signpost points towards Pension Sign nestled along Bacharach's scenic Rhine Valley in Germany – another refuge where retirees can bask in serenity while contemplating life’s journey thus far.