Corporation Collection (#7)

European home in Faizabad, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: European home in Faizabad, India. Faizabad is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which forms a municipal corporation with Ayodhya

The Equitable Office Building, New York City, NY, USA. Date: circa 1920

Corporation Street, Birmingham. Date: 1906

Bush House, Kingsway, London. Date: circa 1910s

The Shah at Birmingham (engraving)
1596003 The Shah at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah at Birmingham. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 July 1889)

The Oxford Commemoration, the Mayor and Corporation presenting an Address to the Prince of Wales at Magdalen Bridge
1588415 The Oxford Commemoration, the Mayor and Corporation presenting an Address to the Prince of Wales at Magdalen Bridge (engraving) by English School

Wedding gfits presented to the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh
Wedding gift presented to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh by the Corporation of the City of London. Date: 1875

British Manufacture of motor cars by G. H. Davis 1926
Diagram showing the construction and assemblage of cars at the Austin Motor Company, Longbridge Works at Birmingham. Date: 1926

Arms of the Pastry Guild of Caen (engraving)
XJF465197 Arms of the Pastry Guild of Caen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banniere de la corporation des patissiers de Caen; ); French, out of copyright

View of the Town Hall, St Margarets Hill, Southwark (engraving)
602781 View of the Town Hall, St Margarets Hill, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Town Hall, St Margarets Hill, Southwark, London)

Invitation by the Corporation of London to a banquet at Guildhall, 24 May 1909 (chromolitho)
586038 Invitation by the Corporation of London to a banquet at Guildhall, 24 May 1909 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

South view of Queen Elizabeths Free Grammar School, St Saviour s, Southwark (engraving)
586704 South view of Queen Elizabeths Free Grammar School, St Saviour s, Southwark (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

The library and museum of the Corporation of the City of London; Guildhall (engraving)
586052 The library and museum of the Corporation of the City of London; Guildhall (engraving) by Rosenthal, S. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Sir Robert Napier receiving an Address of Welcome from the Mayor and Corporation on his landing at Dover
1611206 General Sir Robert Napier receiving an Address of Welcome from the Mayor and Corporation on his landing at Dover (engraving) by English School

Pictures on the wireless! New wonder for B. B. C audience 1928
Diagram showing the new way in which the B.B.C will broadcast photographs and drawings. 1928

Testimonial to Mr R N Philipps, Member of the Corporation of the City of London (engraving)
1623712 Testimonial to Mr R N Philipps, Member of the Corporation of the City of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial to Mr R N Philipps)

The Queen at Liverpool, Her Majesty approaching St Georges Hall to receive the Address to the Corporation (engraving)
1623459 The Queen at Liverpool, Her Majesty approaching St Georges Hall to receive the Address to the Corporation (engraving) by English School

Poster, Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation, with a map showing routes. 1958

"King Johns Cup, "presented to Prince Albert Victor by the Mayor and Corporation of Kings Lynn (litho)
1590914 " King Johns Cup, " presented to Prince Albert Victor by the Mayor and Corporation of Kings Lynn (litho) by English School

The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho)
1600695 The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers)

Arrival of the New Viceroy in Dublin (engraving)
1601579 Arrival of the New Viceroy in Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the New Viceroy in Dublin)

Mr Gladstone and the City of London, Gold Casket for the Address recently presented by the Corporation (engraving)
1060557 Mr Gladstone and the City of London, Gold Casket for the Address recently presented by the Corporation (engraving) by English School

Souvenir postcard, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Souvenir postcard, Greetings from Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, with photographs of the Town Hall, the School of Art, Corporation Street, St Philips Church and Burnaby Memorial

Prince Albert Victor at Manchester (engraving)
1041643 Prince Albert Victor at Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert Victor at Manchester)

Bessemer steel plant, Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada
Bessemer steel plant and rolling mills, Lake Superior Corporation, Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada. Date: circa 1908

Jane Lee, child star who worked for the Fox Film Corporation and also performed in vaudeville with her sister Katherine. Date: circa 1920

Katherine Lee, child star who worked for the Fox Film Corporation and also performed in vaudeville with her sister Jane. Date: circa 1920

Stock Share Certificate - United States Steel Corporation, 1000 shares. 1958

Stock Share Certificate - General Plywood Corporation, 100 shares. 1964

Stock Share Certificate - General Motors Corporation, 100 shares. 1964

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to the West of England (engraving)
1046251 The Visit of the Prince of Wales to the West of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Prince of Wales to the West of England)

The Purchase of Rochester Castle by the Corporation of the Town (engraving)
1044557 The Purchase of Rochester Castle by the Corporation of the Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nottingham Castle, acquired by the Corporation for the Establishment of a Midland Counties Art Museum (engraving)
1050035 Nottingham Castle, acquired by the Corporation for the Establishment of a Midland Counties Art Museum (engraving) by English School

The Address to Her Majesty by the Corporation in the Town-Hall, Birmingham (engraving)
2771554 The Address to Her Majesty by the Corporation in the Town-Hall, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The King of Sardinias Visit to the Corporation of the City of London, the Recorder reading... (engraving)
2785643 The King of Sardinias Visit to the Corporation of the City of London, the Recorder reading... (engraving) by English School

John Wesley preaching before the Mayor and Corporation of Bristol, 1788
2830944 John Wesley preaching before the Mayor and Corporation of Bristol, 1788, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Titcomb, William Holt Yates (1858-1930); 123x175.4 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton on Wednesday Week by Lord Palmerston, the Theatre
1587895 Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton on Wednesday Week by Lord Palmerston, the Theatre, the Town Clerk reading the Address of the Corporation to His Lordship (engraving)

Corporation Street, Birmingham in March 1914 (fresco)
2959561 Corporation Street, Birmingham in March 1914 (fresco) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Visit of the Corporation of London to Epping Forest, 1875 (chromolitho)
560306 Visit of the Corporation of London to Epping Forest, 1875 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Corporation of London to Epping Forest)

Governors of the Sovereign Company of the Dutch East India Company
485178 Governors of the Sovereign Company of the Dutch East India Company, early 18th century (engraving) by Netherlandish School

Seal of the Hanse of Water Merchants, early 13th century
ARN182494 Seal of the Hanse of Water Merchants, early 13th century by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

New Billingsgate Market, South Side, fronting the River Thames (engraving)
6022305 New Billingsgate Market, South Side, fronting the River Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Billingsgate Market, South Side)

The Sultan at Guildhall, Presentation of the Address of the Corporation to His Majesty (engraving)
1620787 The Sultan at Guildhall, Presentation of the Address of the Corporation to His Majesty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultan at Guildhall)

Visit of King Henry VII to Bath, 1497 AD (colour litho)
3643320 Visit of King Henry VII to Bath, 1497 AD (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of King Henry VII to Bath, 1497 AD)

East India Company Shipyard and Warehouse in Amsterdam, 1725 (engraving)
485179 East India Company Shipyard and Warehouse in Amsterdam, 1725 (engraving) by Mulder, Joseph (1658-c.1728); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Silver Oar, Sword, and Maces belonging to the Corporation (engraving)
1044314 Silver Oar, Sword, and Maces belonging to the Corporation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Oar, Sword)

Vanishing London, Newgate and the Old Bailey as they were a Century Ago (engraving)
1064097 Vanishing London, Newgate and the Old Bailey as they were a Century Ago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanishing London)

The Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Lord Kitchener, General View of the Guildhall during the Ceremony (litho)
1063980 The Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Lord Kitchener, General View of the Guildhall during the Ceremony (litho) by English School

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"Unveiling the Powerhouse: A Glimpse into the Legacy of Corporations" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and influence of corporations that have shaped our world. From the iconic opening of Tower Bridge to groundbreaking moments like BBC's inaugural broadcast in 1935, these snapshots capture pivotal milestones. Innovation takes flight with aircraft such as BAC 1-11 and BAC TSR-2, showcasing cutting-edge technology that pushed boundaries. Adorned with a vibrant poster advertising West African Airways, dreams took flight for those seeking adventure beyond borders. Healthcare advancements come to life at Stobhill Hospital in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. This beacon of hope symbolizes how corporations prioritize public welfare and well-being. Norris Green Estate in Liverpool stands tall as a testament to corporate commitment towards providing affordable housing solutions for communities. It represents an era when corporations embraced social responsibility amidst urban development challenges. The Bristol B-175 Britannia 102 soars through the skies, epitomizing corporate excellence in aviation engineering. Its cover design on Western Airways timetable captures both elegance and efficiency – hallmarks of successful corporations. Media plays its part too; Popular Aviation Magazine showcases how corporations fuelled people's fascination with flying machines while keeping them informed about industry trends and breakthroughs. Industrial might comes alive at BSC works in Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, South Wales. These steelworks embody not only economic prosperity but also employment opportunities created by forward-thinking corporations invested in local communities' growth. Returning full circle to BAC TSR-2 once again highlights technological prowess combined with strategic vision—proof that relentless pursuit of innovation propels progress even against adversity. These captivating glimpses into history remind us that behind every corporation lies a story—a tale woven by ambition, resilience, and dedication towards shaping a better future for all.