Pound Collection

Five pound note issued by the Bank of England

Lear / Owl & Pussycat / C19
The Owl & the Pussy-Cat went to sea, In a beautiful pea- green boat; They took some honey, & plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five-pound note

British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis
Considered at the time to be the best field gun in the world: the British 25-pounder. Diagrammatic drawings of a famous British weapon

The Owl and The Pussycat
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note

British Bank Notes
A One Pound and a Ten Shillings note issued following a moratorium announced by the Government at the outbreak of World War One

JOYCE, POUND, QUINN & FORD. From left to right: Writers James Joyce and Ezra Pound;lawyer and patron of the arts
JOYCE, POUND, QUINN & FORD. From left to right: Writers James Joyce and Ezra Pound; lawyer and patron of the arts, John Quinn; and writer Ford Madox Ford. Photographed at Pounds home in Paris, 1923

Old Uk Money 1969
A pile of " old" United Kindom currency, including pound notes shillings and copper coins before Decimalisation occurred on 15 February 1971

We Gladstone / Pound / Mayal
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE English politician MP sitting in a chair

EZRA POUND American writer

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 2009 silver

UK money, pound coins

English Scientist Michael Faraday Portrait
Michael Faraday English scientist Date: circa 1830s

Advert for John Pound & Co dressing case 1912
Ladys real pigskin dressing case, with solid silver fittings. Advertisement John Pound & Co dressing cases. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904

Ezra Pound / Morgan
EZRA LOOMIS POUND American poet, critic and editor

Advert for John Pound & Co cases 1913
Advertisement John Pound & Co dressing cases. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904. With less time to run his business, he gave contol of the company to his two sons

Hastings at High Tide
Rough waves pound the sea wall during high tide at Hastings. A small sailing boat is tossed by the swell

Copy of the Imperial Standard Pound C016 / 2048
Copy of the Imperial Standard Pound. Parliamentary Copy number 5 (P.C.5) of the Imperial Standard Pound, dated 1879. The imperial system of weights and measures was established in 1824

MOTHER GOOSE: KING. The king was in the parlor. Wood engraving from a late-19th century edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

The One Pound Look by Ricardo Brook
Front cover of The Bystander special issue focusing on the fall in the value of the pound during the first half of 1920. Here a rather aristocratic looking gentleman is fashioned out of a pound sign

With paper at 9d, per pound, housewives stored old newspapers for re-sale to fishmongers etc during World War One
3502781 With paper at 9d, per pound, housewives stored old newspapers for re-sale to fishmongers etc during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: With paper at 9d)

Undershot water wheel powering a fulling mill, 1673. Copperplate engraving
530347 Undershot water wheel powering a fulling mill, 1673. Copperplate engraving.; (add.info.: Tappets, C, on shaft, B, raise and lower mallets, D,D, which pound the woollen cloth)

Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893). Creator: Pound, Daniel John (1820-1894)
Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893). Private Collection

Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893). Creator: Pound, Daniel John (1820-1894)
Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893). Private Collection

Advert, Mackintoshs Week-End Chocolate Assortment -- Just look what you find in Week-End. Two shillings and ninepence for a half pound box. 1957

Cartoon, Louis Engel and Alexander Henderson
Cartoon, Mr Louis Engel (musician and music critic) and Mr Alexander Henderson (theatre owner and director) - I ll have my bond! (A reference to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.) 1885

Black Wednesday. Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont gives a press conference during the pound crisis as David Cameron looks on in the background. 16th September 1992

A purse filled with pound notes. 31st January 1977

The Causeway, Wandsworth, Showing the Pound, c1895, (1912). The causeway, connected the village square at the end of Wandsworth plain to the Thameside warehouses and strip fields

John Pound & Co. 1906. An advert for Gentlemens and Ladies dressing cases. John Pound & Co. was a luggage manufacturer owned by Sir John Pound, 1st Baronet Pound (1829-1915)

Terra Nostra Botanical Park. Furnas, Sao Miguel Island. Azores

Vestrahorn mountain at sunset. The Vatnajaokull Region. Iceland
Vestrahorn mountain at sunset. The VatnajAokull Region. Iceland

The tiny church in Saksun. Streymoy, Faroe Islands

Cherries, Fourpence a Pound! Cries of London

Advert, Blue Cross Pekoe Souchong Tea from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Date: 1891

RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mr J Berriman
RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque for one pound and five shillings, made payable to Mr John Berriman, father of Second Class passenger and victim William John Berriman, dated 27 May 1917. Date: 1917

RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs A L Slemen
RMS Titanic - Relief fund cheque for one pound and two shillings dated 28 April 1917 to Mrs Augusta Louisa Slemen, mother of Second Class passenger and victim Richard James Slemen of Cornwall

Advert, John Pound & Co, Oxford Street, London - Ladies Leather Dressing Case Date: 1911

World in my Eyes
Thomas de Franzoni

A Trout-breeding Experiment in North-West India (engraving)
1040768 A Trout-breeding Experiment in North-West India (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trout-breeding Experiment in North-West India)

Three For A Pound Ridden By Kim Tinkler 29 March 1999 Date: 29 March 1999

Ice-fighters of the Atlantic watching the explosion in an iceberg caused by the firing of a 100-pound charge of thermit
6013836 Ice-fighters of the Atlantic watching the explosion in an iceberg caused by the firing of a 100-pound charge of thermit (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Comic postcard, Chauffeur buying petrol Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman looking for nearest toilet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man selling his car Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man lighting cigar with one pound note Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Postcard, letter, phone and money Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Money and a broken bottle Date: 20th century

You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough (colour litho)
3093971 You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough)

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"Pound: A Journey Through Time and Culture" The word "pound" carries a multitude of meanings, each representing a unique aspect of history, literature, and British culture. From the enchanting poem "The Owl and The Pussycat" by Edward Lear to the iconic five-pound note featuring Sir Winston Churchill, this simple word encompasses a rich tapestry of significance. In the realm of literature, we find the influential figure Ezra Pound, whose collaborations with James Joyce and Ford Madox Ford shaped modernist writing. Their meeting at Pound's Paris home in 1923 captured an era defined by artistic innovation and intellectual exchange. Shifting our focus to currency, we encounter the quintessential symbol of British wealth - the pound. From old UK money in 1969 to contemporary pound coins adorned with various designs, it has long been associated with financial stability and national identity. Delving further into history brings us face-to-face with G. H. Davis' creation - the British 25-pounder field gun. This powerful weapon played a crucial role during World War II as it defended nations against adversity while embodying resilience and strength. Beyond monetary value lies another interpretation of "pound. " In an advertisement for John Pound & Co cases from 1913, craftsmanship takes center stage as these exquisite products showcase durability that can withstand any challenge thrown their way. Finally, let us not forget about luxury automobiles like Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 2009 silver edition which exemplifies opulence often associated with pounds spent on extravagant possessions. In conclusion, "pound" is more than just a unit of currency; it represents creativity (Lear / Owl & Pussycat), historical artifacts (British Bank Notes), literary giants (JOYCE, POUND, QUINN & FORD), military might (British 25-pounder field gun by G. H.