Cage Birds Collection

The Sunny Hours of Childhood, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673819 The Sunny Hours of Childhood, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Hall & Pond (1833-1847); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Cage Birds (colour litho)
969973 Cage Birds (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cage Birds. Illustration for The Book of the Home edited by C E Humphry (Gresham)

Exhibition of Cage-Birds at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1611645 Exhibition of Cage-Birds at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of Cage-Birds at the Crystal Palace)

Mr R G Halls bird aviary at Bexleyheath, Kent. 25 March 1938

The interior of Mr R G Halls bird aviary at Bexleyheath showing the birds on their perches. 25 March 1938

The exterior of Mr R G Halls bird aviary at Bexleyheath with him in his back garden. 25 March 1938

Blue and yellow budgerigar on a perch

Mongolian Lark (Melanocorypha mongolica) adults, being kept as cage birds, Beijing, China, september

Chinese Hwamei (Leucodioptron canorum) adult, singing, being kept as cage bird in park, Central Beijing, China, september

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Step into the sun-soaked world of cage birds, a captivating journey through time. From the pages of 'The Sunny Hours of Childhood' (c.1770-1959), to the vibrant color lithographs of 'Cage Birds,' we've witnessed the enduring charm of these avian companions. Explore the grand Exhibition of Cage-Birds at the Crystal Palace, where feathered friends dazzled audiences with their melodic tunes and colorful plumage. Fast forward to 1938, and join Mr. R.G. Halls as he proudly showcases his aviary at Bexleyheath, Kent, filled with finches and other delightful species. Delve deeper into the aviary's interior, where blue and yellow budgerigars perch and sing, their cheerful presence adding warmth to the room. Observe the Mongolian Lark and Chinese Hwamei, once prized cage birds, as they display their unique beauty and vocal abilities in their respective habitats. Marvel at the exterior of Mr. Halls' aviary, nestled in his back garden, and imagine the joy it brought to him and his family. The world remains a testament to the enduring bond between humans and nature, a connection that transcends time and culture.