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Cheque Collection

"Unveiling the Intriguing Tales Behind the Cheque: From Landlords to Bar Signs and Literary Covers" In a world where transactions are increasingly digital

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Cheque Collection: Landlord and Bar Sign
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Cheque Collection: Cover design, Dombey and Son
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Cheque Collection: Origin Species, CH Bennett, banker - vulture
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Cheque Collection: Entertainer Neil Diamond and Lord Tavistock present a cheque to the 2nd Battalion
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Cheque Collection: Colin Gregg, headmaster of the Kings School, Tynemouth
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Cheque Collection: Nigel Veitch, Professional Surfer, will be making waves on the world surf circuit
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Cheque Collection: The Mirror organised a Disney day out for the kids at Lord and Lady Bath
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Cheque Collection: Great Ormond Street Hospital Cheque Presentation, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, England
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Cheque Collection: Live Aid fundraising star Bob Geldof was presented with a giant National Girobank cheque
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Cheque Collection: Three youngsters at the Ormesby Primary School made their own special contribution to
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Cheque Collection: Entertainer Neil Diamond and Lord Tavistock (not pictured
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Cheque Collection: The punk band the Sex Pistols, who signed up last week with A & M Records have been fired
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Cheque Collection: A cheque for £126, 492, believed to be a United Kingdom record
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Cheque Collection: Alfie Lewis, World Light Heavyweight Kick Boxing Champion
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Cheque Collection: Staff at the Tetley Tea factory, Eaglescliffe, raised more than £
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Cheque Collection: Members of the 101st St Francis Church, Fixby Brownies, who raised £
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Cheque Collection: Patients battling against failing eyesight have been given a boost by the introduction of
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Cheque Collection: Miss Examiner Madeleine Garbutt (left) is presented with a £1
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Cheque Collection: Work perfect... Year seven pupils at King James School, Almondbury
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Cheque Collection: Stan Morrice, 69, of Aberdeen gets a hand with his fuel bill from Alex Salmond MP
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Cheque Collection: Caz Carrington (Miss Faces French and Miss Davenport) presents National Clubcard
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Cheque Collection: RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs M A Ransom
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Cheque Collection: RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs K Jenkins
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Cheque Collection: RMS Titanic - Archibald Gracie, passenger and survivor
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Cheque Collection: RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mr J Berriman
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Cheque Collection: RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs A L Slemen
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Cheque Collection: LSO musicians supporting BBC musicians, London
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Cheque Collection: Graeme Dott Accepts Cheque
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Cheque Collection: Shaun Murphy With Cheque
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Cheque Collection: A Christmas greeting cheque from the United Kingdom of Great Blessings
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Cheque Collection: A greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Cheer for 1, 000 kind wishes, c
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Cheque Collection: The Story of a Cup Challenger, a warning to Millionaire Yacht Owners (litho)
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Cheque Collection: English lady riding sidesaddle in a fox hunt, 19th century
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Cheque Collection: Carriage of the Hanoverian Minister in Queen Victoria s
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Cheque Collection: A Christmas greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Wishes for 366 happy days, c
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Cheque Collection: A greeting cheque from the Bank of Good Cheer for 5, 000 welcomes to Newport, c
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Cheque Collection: High kiss value cloth (colour litho)
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Cheque Collection: Bank Of Sincerity Limited, Friendship Branch (colour litho)
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Cheque Collection: Examples of inks for printing bank cheques
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Cheque Collection: Piece of checked cloth with comic verse on a birthday card
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Cheque Collection: Christmas cheque from the Happiness Bank
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Cheque Collection: Private Hayhurst, 13th Battalion of Canadian Rifles, Hamilton, Ontario
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Cheque Collection: Requests to pay, issued in Troyes in the 1840s (engraving)
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Cheque Collection: The Merry Widow, receiving her insurance money (colour litho)
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Cheque Collection: A Victorian Christmas card of coins and bank notes, c. 1891 (colour litho)
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Cheque Collection: A greeting cheque from the Bank of Health and Happiness Unlimited for 365 happy days, c
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Cheque Collection: A greeting cheque from the Bank of Friendship Unlimited for 1, 000 kind wishes, c
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Cheque Collection: There was a young Woman of Heck (engraving)


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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'.