Foundation Collection (page 9)

Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London), seen from the railway bridge. The foundation stone was laid in 1849 by Prince Albert

The Imperial Institute: The Queen laying the foundation stone (engraving)
607444 The Imperial Institute: The Queen laying the foundation stone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom)

Dido and Aeneas embracing, from the mosaic pavement in the Roman villa at Low Ham, c
497298 Dido and Aeneas embracing, from the mosaic pavement in the Roman villa at Low Ham, c.350 AD (mosaic) (detail of 5959) by Roman, (4th century AD); Somerset County Museum, Taunton Castle

The History of Pope Alexander III (1105-81): Construction of the Town of Alessandria
ALG178716 The History of Pope Alexander III (1105-81): Construction of the Town of Alessandria, 1407 (fresco) by Spinello or Spinelli, Aretino Luca (c.1340-1410); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

William Penn and Native Americans at the foundation of Philadelphia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso after the painting William Penns Treaty with the Indians by Benjamin West from Giulio

The Castle, Warwick (photo)
727540 The Castle, Warwick (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle, Warwick)

Concert by old artists (16 centuries of age in 22) given in the Musicians Retirement Home... (colour litho)
2815531 Concert by old artists (16 centuries of age in 22) given in the Musicians Retirement Home... (colour litho) by Beltrame

St Johns Foundation School, Kilburn

Monument to Lysicrates, located in the city of Athens
3566726 Monument to Lysicrates, located in the city of Athens by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: 335 a.C)

Out of Time Carnival (Colour Litho)
2778072 Out of Time Carnival (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out of time carnival)

Castlebar Methodist Church, foundation stone laid by Wesley (engraving)
3629083 Castlebar Methodist Church, foundation stone laid by Wesley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castlebar Methodist Church)

Interior, St Georges Cathedral, Grahamstown (b / w photo)
3092339 Interior, St Georges Cathedral, Grahamstown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior, St Georges Cathedral, Grahamstown)

St Marys Church, Woodstock (b / w photo)
3092508 St Marys Church, Woodstock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, Woodstock)

Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church (b / w photo)
3092506 Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church)

The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)
3057284 The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Fondation D Un Journal (litho)
2798889 Fondation D Un Journal (litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fondation D Un Journal)

Millwall Estate, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812643 Millwall Estate, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Millwall Estate)

Dagobert I laying the first stone of the Basilica of St Denis, France, 7th Century (chromolitho)
973921 Dagobert I laying the first stone of the Basilica of St Denis, France, 7th Century (chromolitho) by European School

Grand Tercentenary Commemoration of the Foundation of Trinity College, Cambridge (engraving)
1095641 Grand Tercentenary Commemoration of the Foundation of Trinity College, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the Foundation of a Catholic Church on Mount Zion (engraving)
1039946 Laying the Foundation of a Catholic Church on Mount Zion (engraving) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the Foundation-stone of the New Wing of the Royal United Service Institute by H R H the Prince of Wales
1038885 Laying the Foundation-stone of the New Wing of the Royal United Service Institute by H R H the Prince of Wales (engraving) by Hopkins

Stony Lake waterfront, Shelby, Michigan, USA
Stony Lake waterfront, Camp Miniwanca, American Youth Foundation, Shelby, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1920

Queen Victoria laying foundation stone, Royal Albert Hall
Queen Victoria laying the red Aberdeen granite foundation stone. Over 7, 000 people gathered under a huge temporary marquee, erected for the occasion, to see Date: 20th May 1867

Pharaohs Palace of Daphnae (Tahpanhes), in Egypt (engraving)
1624663 Pharaohs Palace of Daphnae (Tahpanhes), in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharaohs Palace of Daphnae (Tahpanhes), in Egypt

Inauguration of the Venice International Artistic Exhibition (April 24) (colour litho)
2798168 Inauguration of the Venice International Artistic Exhibition (April 24) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charity Fair At Teatro La Scala, Milan, For The Foundation Of A Popular Sanatorium (Colour Litho)
2798317 Charity Fair At Teatro La Scala, Milan, For The Foundation Of A Popular Sanatorium (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the 2663rd Christmas in Rome, the final exercise of the gymnastic essay given by school students at Villa Borghese
2815329 On the 2663rd Christmas in Rome, the final exercise of the gymnastic essay given by school students at Villa Borghese (colour litho) by Beltrame

Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo)
3638415 Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin)

Crest of a noble family from Benevento, the Pedicini: illuminated page from the Missal known as the "Dragone
3573798 Crest of a noble family from Benevento, the Pedicini: illuminated page from the Missal known as the " Dragone, " housed in the Biblioteca Capitolare in Benevento by Unknown Artist

The Church (colour litho)
3108115 The Church (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church. L Eglise. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du)

Solemn swearing of the oath establishing the Cisalpine Republic, 29 June 1796 (engraving)
3100174 Solemn swearing of the oath establishing the Cisalpine Republic, 29 June 1796 (engraving) by Appiani, Andrea the Elder (1754-1817) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Freemasons Tavern, 1863 (colour litho)
NFM315156 The Freemasons Tavern, 1863 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester

Druidical Stone at Strather near Barvas, Isle of Lewis, from Volume IV of
STC240773 Druidical Stone at Strather near Barvas, Isle of Lewis, from Volume IV of A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825, published 1820 (aquatint) by Daniell

The Prince of Wales laying the foundation stone of the Britsih and Foreign Bible Societys new buildings (engraving)
584201 The Prince of Wales laying the foundation stone of the Britsih and Foreign Bible Societys new buildings (engraving) by English School

The Peoples Palace for East London (engraving)
583230 The Peoples Palace for East London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peoples Palace for East London)

Blackfriars Bridge. Invitation to ceremony for laying the foundation stone, 20 July 1865 (engraving)
582757 Blackfriars Bridge. Invitation to ceremony for laying the foundation stone, 20 July 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackfriars Bridge)

The state minister Walewski laying the first stone of the new Opera of Paris
CHT382636 The state minister Walewski laying the first stone of the new Opera of Paris, 21st July 1862 (engraving) by French School

Theseus and Aegeus (litho)
STC416100 Theseus and Aegeus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus, founder-king of Athens and his father, Aegeus; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

The She-Wolf Suckling Romulus and Remus, from the History of Romulus cycle, c. 1590 (fresco)
ALI179364 The She-Wolf Suckling Romulus and Remus, from the History of Romulus cycle, c.1590 (fresco) by Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602) Annibale (1560-1609) & Ludovico (1555-1619); Palazzo Magnani

Saint Bruno Founding Chartreuse Monastery (engraving)
498446 Saint Bruno Founding Chartreuse Monastery (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ceremony of laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange by Albert, Prince Consort, City of London
6029425 Ceremony of laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange by Albert, Prince Consort, City of London, 1842 (engraving) by Melville

Romulus and Remus Suckled by a She-wolf, 15th century (bronze
909284 Romulus and Remus Suckled by a She-wolf, 15th century (bronze and Black lacquer over medium brown bronze) by Florentine School; 6x10.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian

The Foundation of Montecassino and the Miracle of Raising of the Monk
875144 The Foundation of Montecassino and the Miracle of Raising of the Monk, Sagrestia (fresco) by Spinello or Spinelli, Aretino Luca (c.1340-1410); San Miniato al Monte, Florence

The foundation of Bern, 1191 (colour litho)
3621063 The foundation of Bern, 1191 (colour litho) by Courvoisier, Jules (1884 - 1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The foundation of Bern, 1191)

Fragment of a Floor Mosaic with a Personification of Ktisis, 500-550 (marble and glass)
3615973 Fragment of a Floor Mosaic with a Personification of Ktisis, 500-550 (marble and glass) by Byzantine School, (6th century); 199.7 wide cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel (engraving)
3629112 Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel)

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"Foundations: Building Blocks of History and Faith" From the humble Church Sheep grazing on green pastures to Queen Elizabeth's historic visit to Lloyds in 1952, foundations have played a vital role in shaping our world. Just like the intricate English Rose Corsetry advertisement that accentuates beauty, foundations provide support and structure. The grand Southampton Civic Centre stands tall as a testament to the solid foundation it was built upon. Similarly, Barbara Hulanicki's artistic prowess drew attention to underwear fashion in 1962, showcasing how even undergarments require strong foundations. In matters of love and commitment, Lord Pentland's marriage exemplifies the importance of a firm foundation for lasting relationships. Meanwhile, across borders in Montmartre, France, the founding of the Jesuit Order laid down spiritual roots that continue to influence countless lives. Across continents and cultures, foundations remain significant. The corner stone at St Patrick's Church in Philadelphia symbolizes faith anchoring communities since its establishment. In Japan's Himeji Castle with its soaring rooftops resting on sturdy stone foundations; we witness architectural marvels standing tall through time. Even New York City boasts its own iconic Woolworth Building whose mighty foundations were captured by photographers back in 1911. And when royalty graced Truro Cathedral with his presence during the laying of its foundation stone, it marked an auspicious beginning for this sacred place. Not all stories are glamorous though - Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum reminds us that even institutions dedicated to caring for those less fortunate rely on solid foundations for stability and compassion. Whether they are physical structures or intangible beliefs passed down through generations – these diverse examples remind us that without strong foundations, nothing can truly endure or flourish.