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"Endowed: A Journey Through Time and Generosity" Step into the rich history institutions, where tales of philanthropy and cultural heritage intertwine

Background imageEndowed Collection: Grey Coat Hospital, Westminster

Grey Coat Hospital, Westminster
A view of the buildings of the Great Coat Hospital, a charitably endowed school opened in 1701 in a former parish workhouse building on what is now Grey Coat Place, London. Date: Date unknown

Background imageEndowed Collection: Gossip about Fairies 14

Gossip about Fairies 14
Titania, queen of the Fairies, is magically enamoured of Bottom, the Weaver, who has been magically endowed with a donkeys head - scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream

Background imageEndowed Collection: Leaflet advertising the annual Entertainment of the Llangunider Band of Hope (engraving)

Leaflet advertising the annual Entertainment of the Llangunider Band of Hope (engraving)
607768 Leaflet advertising the annual Entertainment of the Llangunider Band of Hope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEndowed Collection: Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown (b / w photo)

Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown (b / w photo)
3092400 Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown)

Background imageEndowed Collection: Whitechapel Society School, London (engraving)

Whitechapel Society School, London (engraving)
602947 Whitechapel Society School, London (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel Society School, London; repaired)

Background imageEndowed Collection: The Midland Oak, Leamington (photo)

The Midland Oak, Leamington (photo)
727539 The Midland Oak, Leamington (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Midland Oak, Leamington)

Background imageEndowed Collection: Nasser-Ed-Din-Shah, HIM The Shah of Persia (colour litho)

Nasser-Ed-Din-Shah, HIM The Shah of Persia (colour litho)
612366 Nasser-Ed-Din-Shah, HIM The Shah of Persia (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasser-Ed-Din-Shah, HIM The Shah of Persia)

Background imageEndowed Collection: The elevation of the Alms Houses endowed by Andrew Judd (engraving)

The elevation of the Alms Houses endowed by Andrew Judd (engraving)
614190 The elevation of the Alms Houses endowed by Andrew Judd (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEndowed Collection: Schools founded by the Reverend Ralph Davenant, Rector of the Parish of St Mary

Schools founded by the Reverend Ralph Davenant, Rector of the Parish of St Mary, Whitechapel (engraving)
602959 Schools founded by the Reverend Ralph Davenant, Rector of the Parish of St Mary, Whitechapel (engraving) by Schnebbelie

Background imageEndowed Collection: The Holberg Festival at Copenhagen (engraving)

The Holberg Festival at Copenhagen (engraving)
1622974 The Holberg Festival at Copenhagen (engraving) by Tegner, Hans (1853-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holberg Festival at Copenhagen)

Background imageEndowed Collection: Mr Thomas Sidney Cooper, RA (litho)

Mr Thomas Sidney Cooper, RA (litho)
1043569 Mr Thomas Sidney Cooper, RA (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thomas Sidney Cooper, RA)

Background imageEndowed Collection: Use Air Mail

Use Air Mail

Background imageEndowed Collection: NEW ENDOWED GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ODIHAM, HANTS, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe

NEW ENDOWED GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ODIHAM, HANTS, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageEndowed Collection: Mankind must learn everything, Philips Galle, 1563

Mankind must learn everything, Philips Galle, 1563

Background imageEndowed Collection: Alfred Nobel (1833-96) Swedish chemist and inventor. Dynamite. Endowed Nobel Prizes

Alfred Nobel (1833-96) Swedish chemist and inventor. Dynamite. Endowed Nobel Prizes

Background imageEndowed Collection: Alfred Nobel (1833-96) Swedish chemist and inventor. Dynamite. Endowed Nobel Prizes

Alfred Nobel (1833-96) Swedish chemist and inventor. Dynamite. Endowed Nobel Prizes

Background imageEndowed Collection: Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, America, dedicated to (Jean ) Louis

Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, America, dedicated to (Jean ) Louis (Rodolphe) Agassiz (1807-1873) Swiss-born American naturalist and glaciologist

Background imageEndowed Collection: NEW ENDOWED GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ODIHAM, HANTS, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe

NEW ENDOWED GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ODIHAM, HANTS, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageEndowed Collection: Charterhouse Gatehouse

Charterhouse Gatehouse
The Gatehouse of Charterhouse, London. Founded in 1371 as a Carthusian monastery, this fine building was endowed as a school in 1611. Transferred to Godalming, Surrey, in 1872. Date: founded 1371


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"Endowed: A Journey Through Time and Generosity" Step into the rich history institutions, where tales of philanthropy and cultural heritage intertwine. From the hallowed halls of Grey Coat Hospital in Westminster to the enchanting whispers of "Gossip about Fairies 14, " this captivating journey will transport you through a tapestry of remarkable endowments. Discover the haunting beauty of Netley Abbey, its ancient ruins steeped in mystery and intrigue. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy emanating from a leaflet advertising the annual Entertainment of the Llangunider Band of Hope, captured forever in an exquisite engraving. Marvel at Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown frozen in time through a black-and-white photograph that evokes nostalgia for days gone by. Witness education's transformative power as you explore Whitechapel Society School depicted with intricate detail in another stunning engraving. Find solace beneath The Midland Oak's majestic branches in Leamington, feeling its timeless wisdom whisper secrets only nature can reveal. Admire HIM The Shah of Persia Nasser-Ed-Din-Shah's regal presence brought to life through a vivid color lithograph. Be moved by Andrew Judd's benevolence as you gaze upon an engraving showcasing the elevation of his Alms Houses—a testament to compassion enduring across generations. Explore schools founded by Reverend Ralph Davenant, their impact etched into history within yet another striking engraving. Experience cultural splendor at The Holberg Festival in Copenhagen—an enchanting celebration immortalized through an intricately detailed engraving. Finally, be captivated by Mr Thomas Sidney Cooper RA himself as he comes alive on canvas through a masterful lithograph capturing his artistic genius. In each image lies a story—of generosity shaping lives and communities; preserving traditions and fostering progress; inspiring minds and nurturing souls.