First Stone Collection

In the realm of historical milestones, the act of laying the first stone holds immense significance

First Stone Collection: Intended Building of the Royal College of Music, Kensington (First Stone laid 8 July) (engraving)

Intended Building of the Royal College of Music, Kensington (First Stone laid 8 July) (engraving)
1596513 Intended Building of the Royal College of Music, Kensington (First Stone laid 8 July) (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the New Royal Exchange by Prince Albert, January 17, 1842

Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the New Royal Exchange by Prince Albert, January 17, 1842
FLO4669302 Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the New Royal Exchange by Prince Albert, January 17, 1842. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by L.L

First Stone Collection: Laying the First Stone of the Victoria Bridge, Glasgow (engraving)

Laying the First Stone of the Victoria Bridge, Glasgow (engraving)
1625537 Laying the First Stone of the Victoria Bridge, Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the First Stone of the Victoria Bridge, Glasgow)

First Stone Collection: Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the Birkenhead Docks (engraving)

Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the Birkenhead Docks (engraving)
1625208 Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the Birkenhead Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Stone Collection: The Crown Princess of Prussia laying the First Stone of Windsor New Church (engraving)

The Crown Princess of Prussia laying the First Stone of Windsor New Church (engraving)
1102909 The Crown Princess of Prussia laying the First Stone of Windsor New Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Stone Collection: The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest (engraving)

The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest (engraving)
1101281 The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest)

First Stone Collection: HRH Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Hospital for Consumption, Tuesday

HRH Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Hospital for Consumption, Tuesday, 11 June 1844 (engraving)
5238313 HRH Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Hospital for Consumption, Tuesday, 11 June 1844 (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: Jean 1921, First Stone, 1921 (litho)

Jean 1921, First Stone, 1921 (litho)
874723 Jean 1921, First Stone, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 13.97 x10.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Michael and Dru Hammer

First Stone Collection: His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales laying the First Stone of the Lambeth School of Art

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales laying the First Stone of the Lambeth School of Art (engraving)
1612255 His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales laying the First Stone of the Lambeth School of Art (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: The British and Foreign Sailors Institute, Shadwell, First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving)

The British and Foreign Sailors Institute, Shadwell, First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving)
1608296 The British and Foreign Sailors Institute, Shadwell, First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: St Marks Hospital, City-Road, the First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving)

St Marks Hospital, City-Road, the First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving)
1618338 St Marks Hospital, City-Road, the First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marks Hospital, City-Road)

First Stone Collection: The Queen at the Peoples Palace (engraving)

The Queen at the Peoples Palace (engraving)
1594868 The Queen at the Peoples Palace (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at the Peoples Palace)

First Stone Collection: The Victorian Government Railways, laying the First Stone of Jacksons Creek Viaduct (engraving)

The Victorian Government Railways, laying the First Stone of Jacksons Creek Viaduct (engraving)
1609917 The Victorian Government Railways, laying the First Stone of Jacksons Creek Viaduct (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: Ceremony of laying the First Stone of the Asylum for Convalescent Workmen, at Vincennes (engraving)

Ceremony of laying the First Stone of the Asylum for Convalescent Workmen, at Vincennes (engraving)
1608217 Ceremony of laying the First Stone of the Asylum for Convalescent Workmen, at Vincennes (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: The Queen laying the First Stone of the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences

The Queen laying the First Stone of the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences, Kensington-Gore (engraving)
1611189 The Queen laying the First Stone of the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences, Kensington-Gore (engraving) by Robinson

First Stone Collection: The Earl of Derby laying the First Stone of the University Museum, Oxford (engraving)

The Earl of Derby laying the First Stone of the University Museum, Oxford (engraving)
2785426 The Earl of Derby laying the First Stone of the University Museum, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Stone Collection: City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria-Park

City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria-Park, First Stone laid on Wednesday Last (engraving)
1625761 City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria-Park, First Stone laid on Wednesday Last (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: Study of My Mother, 1921 (litho)

Study of My Mother, 1921 (litho)
874638 Study of My Mother, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 25.88 x18.42 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

First Stone Collection: Prayer Meeting, 1916 (litho)

Prayer Meeting, 1916 (litho)
874662 Prayer Meeting, 1916 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 45.4 x55.56 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

First Stone Collection: Counted Out, 1921 (litho)

Counted Out, 1921 (litho)
874633 Counted Out, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 31.75 x28.58 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

First Stone Collection: The Life Class, 1917 (litho)

The Life Class, 1917 (litho)
874624 The Life Class, 1917 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 35.08 x48.74 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

First Stone Collection: The Crown Princess of Prussia (Princess Royal) laying the First Stone on All Saints Church

The Crown Princess of Prussia (Princess Royal) laying the First Stone on All Saints Church, at Windsor
1102896 The Crown Princess of Prussia (Princess Royal) laying the First Stone on All Saints Church, at Windsor, on Saturday Last, the Assembly singing the 84th Psalm (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland laying the First Stone of a New Bridge at Cork (engraving)

The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland laying the First Stone of a New Bridge at Cork (engraving)
1098384 The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland laying the First Stone of a New Bridge at Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Stone Collection: Lord Warkworth laying the First Stone of the Prudhoe Convalescent Hospital, Whitley

Lord Warkworth laying the First Stone of the Prudhoe Convalescent Hospital, Whitley, Northumberland (engraving)
1611158 Lord Warkworth laying the First Stone of the Prudhoe Convalescent Hospital, Whitley, Northumberland (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: Trowel used by the Queen in Laying the First Stone of the Hall of Arts and Sciences (engraving)

Trowel used by the Queen in Laying the First Stone of the Hall of Arts and Sciences (engraving)
1611124 Trowel used by the Queen in Laying the First Stone of the Hall of Arts and Sciences (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: New Free Library and Museum at Liverpool (engraving)

New Free Library and Museum at Liverpool (engraving)
1587496 New Free Library and Museum at Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Free Library and Museum at Liverpool)

First Stone Collection: Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Birmingham and Midland Institute (engraving)

Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Birmingham and Midland Institute (engraving)
2785624 Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Birmingham and Midland Institute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Stone Collection: Princess Louisa laying the First Stone of the Second Pair of Buildings of the National Cottage

Princess Louisa laying the First Stone of the Second Pair of Buildings of the National Cottage Hospital, Ventnor
1104150 Princess Louisa laying the First Stone of the Second Pair of Buildings of the National Cottage Hospital, Ventnor, the Procession (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: Laying the First Stone of the Railway Station at Blidah, Algeria (engraving)

Laying the First Stone of the Railway Station at Blidah, Algeria (engraving)
2772808 Laying the First Stone of the Railway Station at Blidah, Algeria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Stone Collection: Visit of His Royal Highness Prince Albert to Lincolnshire (engraving)

Visit of His Royal Highness Prince Albert to Lincolnshire (engraving)
1618226 Visit of His Royal Highness Prince Albert to Lincolnshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Stone Collection: His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Docks at Great Grimsby

His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Docks at Great Grimsby, on Wednesday (engraving)
1618068 His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Docks at Great Grimsby, on Wednesday (engraving) by Read

First Stone Collection: Lord Derby laying the First Stone of the Seamens Orphan Institution, Liverpool (engraving)

Lord Derby laying the First Stone of the Seamens Orphan Institution, Liverpool (engraving)
1625919 Lord Derby laying the First Stone of the Seamens Orphan Institution, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Stone Collection: HRH Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club House, Ryde

HRH Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club House, Ryde, 2 March (engraving)
1594024 HRH Prince Albert laying the First Stone of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club House, Ryde, 2 March (engraving) by English School

First Stone Collection: Throwing the First Stone (b / w photo)

Throwing the First Stone (b / w photo)
958541 Throwing the First Stone (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing the First Stone)

First Stone Collection: Christ adulterous woman Several Pharisees bring

Christ adulterous woman Several Pharisees bring
Christ and the adulterous woman, Several Pharisees bring into the temple A woman caught in adultery with Christ. The Pharisees ask what Christ thinks of the law of Moses stating that such women must

First Stone Collection: peoples, royal / official residence, castle, chateau, mansion, stately home, schloss

peoples, royal / official residence, castle, chateau, mansion, stately home, schloss
The Peoples Palace, London, U.K. 1887, Her Majesty laying the first stone of the technical schools

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In the realm of historical milestones, the act of laying the first stone holds immense significance. It symbolizes not only the commencement of a grand architectural endeavor but also marks a momentous occasion in history. From the intended building of the Royal College of Music in Kensington to the Victoria Bridge in Glasgow, these engravings capture captivating scenes that have stood the test of time. The ceremony surrounding the laying of Birkenhead Docks' first stone is etched into memory, as it signifies progress and prosperity for a bustling port city. Similarly, when Windsor New Church received its foundational stone from none other than The Crown Princess of Prussia herself, it was an event steeped in regal elegance and religious devotion. The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of Chest stands as a testament to medical advancements, with HRH Prince Albert personally overseeing its inception. This noble act demonstrates his commitment to improving healthcare for all. Artistic endeavors were not exempt from this tradition either; His Royal Highness Prince Wales took part in laying down the first stone at Lambeth School of Art. This gesture highlights both his appreciation for creativity and dedication towards fostering artistic talent within society. Beyond education and artistry lies philanthropy - exemplified by institutions such as The British and Foreign Sailors Institute or St Marks Hospital. These engravings depict moments where compassion meets construction; where stones are laid with hopes that they will become pillars supporting those most vulnerable within our communities. Even beyond national borders, this tradition prevailed - be it Jacksons Creek Viaduct overseen by Victorian Government Railways or The Queen's visit to Peoples Palace - each engraving tells a story unique to its time and place. As we reflect upon these images frozen in time, let us remember that behind every engraved scene lies countless hours spent planning, designing, fundraising - all leading up to that one pivotal moment when a single stone is placed upon another, and is through these humble beginnings that great legacies are built, shaping our cities and societies for generations to come.