Cheque Collection

Landlord and Bar Sign
Due to the number of customers trying to pay for drinks by cheque, the landlords sign in this London pub makes it clear that draughts, not overdrafts, are available behind the bar

Cover design, Dombey and Son
Cover design, Part XI of Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, August 1847, with illustrations by Hablot K Browne. 1847

Origin Species, CH Bennett, banker - vulture
Vulturine. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a vulture to a banker. Known for his beak and bald head the vulture has exchanged his feathers for a broadcloth

Entertainer Neil Diamond and Lord Tavistock present a cheque to the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, at Chelsea Barracks. The cheque was a " thank you" for the Drums Corps performance at

Colin Gregg, headmaster of the Kings School, Tynemouth, and Chairman of the Childrens cancer run committee, handed over a bumper cheque for £ 124, 030 to consultant paediatrician Dr

Nigel Veitch, Professional Surfer, will be making waves on the world surf circuit, thanks to sponsors Scottish and Newcastle Breweries

The Mirror organised a Disney day out for the kids at Lord and Lady Baths Longleat House, in Wiltshire. A great fun day in which Ghislaine Maxwell presented a cheque for £ 2000 for the save

Great Ormond Street Hospital Cheque Presentation, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, England, 8 May 2013
Keith Sutton (GBR) CEO Sutton Images presents Paul Brett (GBR) StarCards with a cheque for £23, 000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was raised from the 2012 StarCards online auction of

Live Aid fundraising star Bob Geldof was presented with a giant National Girobank cheque for £ 11.8 million. People in UK Post offices

Three youngsters at the Ormesby Primary School made their own special contribution to local charity following a series of sponsored events in which they raised nearly 800 pounds

Entertainer Neil Diamond and Lord Tavistock (not pictured) present a cheque to the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, at Chelsea Barracks

The punk band the Sex Pistols, who signed up last week with A & M Records have been fired again, but with a £ 75, 000 pay off

A cheque for £126, 492, believed to be a United Kingdom record
A cheque for £ 126, 492, believed to be a United Kingdom record, was presented to the North of England Childrens Cancer Research fund at Gosforth Park

Alfie Lewis, World Light Heavyweight Kick Boxing Champion, receives a cheque for 19 thousand pounds from Tony Garforth of Whitbread Brewery and members of Granby

Staff at the Tetley Tea factory, Eaglescliffe, raised more than £; 3000 for the North Tees Womens Cancer Appeal when their training manager Pat Gibson was struck by the disease

Members of the 101st St Francis Church, Fixby Brownies, who raised £; 130 for the Kiddicare Appeal at a coffee morning

Patients battling against failing eyesight have been given a boost by the introduction of disease-detecting equipment a year ahead of schedule

Children at South Crosland CE Junior School have every reason to be very proud of themselves. They organised a sponsored three-legged walk to raise money for a special hearing device for 11-year-old

Miss Examiner Madeleine Garbutt (left) is presented with a £1
Miss Examiner Madeleine Garbutt (left) is presented with a £ 1, 266 cheque for our appeal. The money was raised by about 50 pupils of the York Dance Studios, Milnsbridge

Work perfect... Year seven pupils at King James School, Almondbury, raised more than £ 1, 000 for charity with a sponsored spell

Stan Morrice, 69, of Aberdeen gets a hand with his fuel bill from Alex Salmond MP. 28th March 1994

Caz Carrington (Miss Faces French and Miss Davenport) presents National Clubcard and Charity Appeal cheque to Freddie Starr at Faces nightclub. 24th March 1983

RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs M A Ransom
RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque dated 28 April 1917 for four pounds and two shillings to Mrs M A (Martha Ann) Ransom, widow of first class saloon steward and victim James Ransom of Knowle, Bristol

RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs K Jenkins
RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque for ten shillings to Mrs K Jenkins, dated 28 April 1917. She was probably the mother of second class passenger and victim, Stephen Curnow Jenkin. Date: 1917

RMS Titanic - Archibald Gracie, passenger and survivor
RMS Titanic - Colonel Archibald Gracie IV, First Class passenger and survivor, who died in December 1912 from complications following exposure to icy water

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

LSO musicians supporting BBC musicians, London
London Symphony Orchestra musicians supporting BBC musicians outside Broadcasting House, London, 27 June 1980. The strike by BBC musicians began when the BBC put forward plans to discontinue five

Graeme Dott Accepts Cheque Embassy World Snooker Final Embassy World Snooker Final The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield 03 May 2004 Date: 03 May 2004

Shaun Murphy With Cheque Embassy World Champion 2005 Embassy World Champion The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield 02 May 2005 Date: 02 May 2005

A Christmas greeting cheque from the United Kingdom of Great Blessings
3603562 A Christmas greeting cheque from the United Kingdom of Great Blessings and Joyland for one year, c. 1925 (colour litho) by English School

A greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Cheer for 1, 000 kind wishes, c
3603559 A greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Cheer for 1, 000 kind wishes, c. 1890 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

The Story of a Cup Challenger, a warning to Millionaire Yacht Owners (litho)
1037286 The Story of a Cup Challenger, a warning to Millionaire Yacht Owners (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Cup Challenger)

English lady riding sidesaddle in a fox hunt, 19th century. Lord Marchhare points out the fox and hounds to Rosa McDermott. Rosa and the Earl

Carriage of the Hanoverian Minister in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of the Hanoverian Minister, Baron Munchhausen, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion

A Christmas greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Wishes for 366 happy days, c
3603560 A Christmas greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Wishes for 366 happy days, c. 1931 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Cheer for 5, 000 welcomes to Newport, c
3603558 A greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Cheer for 5, 000 welcomes to Newport, c. 1888 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

High kiss value cloth (colour litho)
3643275 High kiss value cloth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High kiss value cloth. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bank Of Sincerity Limited, Friendship Branch (colour litho)
2797969 Bank Of Sincerity Limited, Friendship Branch (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank Of Sincerity Limited, Friendship Branch)

Examples of inks for printing bank cheques. 1899

Piece of checked cloth with comic verse on a birthday card -- a check, not a cheque. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas cheque from the Happiness Bank (postcard), delivered by Santa Claus. Date: circa 1900s

Private Hayhurst, 13th Battalion of Canadian Rifles, Hamilton, Ontario, Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley
1100056 Private Hayhurst, 13th Battalion of Canadian Rifles, Hamilton, Ontario, Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley, with Medal, Badge, and Cheque (b/w photo) by English photographer

Requests to pay, issued in Troyes in the 1840s (engraving)
CHT341937 Requests to pay, issued in Troyes in the 1840s (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Merry Widow, receiving her insurance money (colour litho)
2815841 The Merry Widow, receiving her insurance money (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Widow, receiving her insurance money)

A Victorian Christmas card of coins and bank notes, c. 1891 (colour litho)
3603576 A Victorian Christmas card of coins and bank notes, c. 1891 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A greeting cheque from the Bank of Health and Happiness Unlimited for 365 happy days, c
3603565 A greeting cheque from the Bank of Health and Happiness Unlimited for 365 happy days, c. 1920 (colour litho) by English School

A greeting cheque from the Bank of Friendship Unlimited for 1, 000 kind wishes, c
3603563 A greeting cheque from the Bank of Friendship Unlimited for 1, 000 kind wishes, c. 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

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"Unveiling the Intriguing Tales Behind the Cheque: From Landlords to Bar Signs and Literary Covers" In a world where transactions are increasingly digital, let us take a moment to appreciate the humble cheque. A symbol of trust and financial exchange, it has witnessed fascinating stories throughout history. Imagine a landlord receiving rent from his tenants, penning their names on a cheque as proof of payment. Meanwhile, an old bar sign proudly displays its acceptance of cheques, reminding patrons of simpler times when paper ruled over plastic. Delving deeper into its origins, we find Charles H. Bennett - not your typical banker but rather an avian species known as the vulture - who played a role in shaping this monetary instrument's development. Moving forward in time, we encounter Stephen Byers, a prominent Labour Party politician whose name graced many cheques during his tenure as MP for North Tyneside. His contributions to society were immortalized through these tangible tokens of support. But perhaps one of the most poignant chapters lies within the tragic tale of RMS Titanic. As survivors emerged from that fateful night at sea, relief fund cheques provided much-needed assistance to individuals like Mrs M. A Ransom and Mrs K Jenkins who had lost everything. Among those fortunate enough to survive was Archibald Gracie – his own relief fund cheque serving as both a lifeline and reminder of resilience amidst chaos. Cheques also demonstrate solidarity among artists; LSO musicians supporting BBC counterparts with generous contributions etched onto these timeless pieces of paper. And what better way to celebrate festive cheer than through Christmas-themed cheques? The Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Bank and Santa Claus Banking Co ensured smiles spread far beyond their branches' walls each holiday season. As technology advances relentlessly onward, let us remember that behind every transaction lies stories waiting to be discovered – tales woven into every cover design or signature upon each cherished piece of paper we call 'cheque'.