Carol Collection

DICKENS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim. Illustration by Harold Cropping from a 1920 edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol

Scrooge Sees Marley Face
Scrooge is startled to see Marleys face on his door, instead of the knocker

Scrooge and Marley Ghost
Scrooge receives a visit from the ghost of Jacob Marley, his former business partner

Dickensian Party
Mrs Fezziwigs Ball - shown to Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Past

Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim
Happy at the prospect of a hearty Christmas dinner, due to the generosity of the reformed Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit carries his son Tiny Tim on his shoulder!

Dickens / Christmas Carol
Scrooge receives a visit from the ghost of Jacob Marley, his former business partner

A Christmas Carol
circa 1900: The Ghost of Christmas Present appears to the miserly Scrooge with a lavish Christmas spread, in a scene from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. Scrooges Third Visitor, by J Leech

Carol (2015)
UK poster artwork for drama with Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara

Carol (2015)
Poster artwork for the UK release

Mr Fezziwigs Ball, illustration by John Leech for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens( London)
Mr Fezziwigs Ball, illustration by John Leech for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens( London, 1843). This novella was the earliest and most popular of Dickens Christmas stories

Christmas Eve - about 1460 by Pauline Baynes
Christmas Eve, as celebrated in 1460 with children bringing in holly and the Yule Log to be lit on Christmas Day, and other joining in a last minute carol practice

Scrooge at his Desk
Old Scrooge sat busy in his counting house

Scrooge Sees Grave
The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come shows Scrooge his gravestone

Fezziwigs Ball - A Christmas Carol, 1843 (coloured etching)
465482 Fezziwigs Ball - A Christmas Carol, 1843 (coloured etching) by Leech, John (1817-64); 13x9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Dickens / Christmas Carol
Mr Fezziwig invites Mrs Fezziwig to dance Date: First published: 1843-44

Dickens / Christmas Carol
Bob Cratchit with Tiny Tim, his crippled youngest son

Dickens / Christmas Carol
Bob Cratchit sliding on the ice at Cornhill on Christmas Eve Date: First published: 1843-44

Dickens / Christmas Carol
Bob Cratchit with Tiny Tim, his crippled youngest son

Violet Carson as Ena Sharples, Coronation Street
Violet Carson (right, 1898-1983) as Ena Sharples in the long-running TV soap, Coronation Street, with her two friends, Minnie Caldwell (played by Margot Bryant)

Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

A Christmas Carol. Artist: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882)
A Christmas Carol. Private Collection

British Kitsch Art Deco Christmas Card, Carol Singing Chicks. Date: circa 1925

Cartoon, Queen Victorias Christmas, A Vision (based on Dickens story, A Christmas Carol). Gladstone as Scrooge sleeps while Disraeli (who had died five years earlier)

The little Garden of Paradise. Artist: Upper Rhenish Master (active c. 1410-1420)
The little Garden of Paradise. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Christmas Carols
A mid-ninteenth century scene showing a Victorian householder with his wife and children standing on their porch listening to carol singers

The Ghost of Christmas Present appearing to Scrooge. Illustration by John Leech (1817-64) for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, London 1843-1834

Marley's ghost appearing to Scrooge. Illustration by John Leech (1817-64) for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
537032 Marley's ghost appearing to Scrooge. Illustration by John Leech (1817-64) for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, London 1843-1844. by Leech, John (1817-64); Universal History Archive/UIG

Musicians in the snow on a Christmas card, about to have something poured on them from a jug. circa 1890s

Snow babies - A Christmas Carol by Dorothy Wheeler
A snow baby, dressed all in white, sits on a snowy branch, singing a Christmas carol with a robin. Date: c.1925

Romania - Oltenita - Carol I Street. The town is in the Calarasi County on the left bank of the Arges River. Date: circa 1910s

Scrooge and Nephew
Scrooge scorns his nephews enthusiasm for Christmas, saying " Bah! Humbug!"

Carol Singing / Dressed Up
God save you Merrie Gentil Men

GOOD KING WENCESLAS
Good King Wenceslas

Les Choristes (The Chorus Singers), 1877. Creator: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Les Choristes (The Chorus Singers), 1877. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

The dancer. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Good King Wenceslas

The Romanian Royal Family. King Carol I of Romania (1839-1914) and Queen Elisabeth (Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise of Wied) (1843-1916) with future King Ferdinand (Ferdinand Viktor Albert Meinrad)

The Christmas carol in the Ukraine. Artist: Pimonenko, Nikolai Kornilovich (1862-1912)
The Christmas carol in the Ukraine. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kherson

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortunae) from Carmina Burana, ca 1230. Artist: Anonymous
The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortunae) from Carmina Burana, ca 1230. Found in the collection of the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich

Florida, Miami Beach, South Beach, Carol A. Feuerman's sculpture called STRENTH

Image of Sue Carol showing a Christmas scene in front of a fireplace, 1930 Date: 1930

Carol Singing, Methodist Church, Dorking, those participating include children from the local Girl Guides, Scouts and Brownies, Tuesday 22nd December 1970

Carol singers in Cleveland Centre. Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, 1973

Carols in the wards at Salford Royal Hospital. Christmas Eve, Nurses and medical staff of the Salford Royal Hospital went round the hospital wards and sang carols to the patients

Pupils from Frederick Bird Junior School, Coventry, singing carols in the Hillfields area in aid of Freedom from Hunger Campaign. 18th December 1962

A fool with parrot, 1875. Found in the Collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Fall / Great Dane / 1931
CAROL OF OUBOROUGH Owned by Rank. Note the cropped ears. Date: 1931

Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Found in the Collection of Monasterio de El Escorial

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"Captivating Carol: A Timeless Tale of Redemption and Joy" Step into the enchanting world of "Carol, " where Charles Dickens' masterpiece, "A Christmas Carol, " comes to life. From the heartwarming illustrations by Harold Cropping in a 1920 edition to the haunting encounters with Marley's ghost, this story has captivated generations. Join Scrooge on his transformative journey as he witnesses Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim's resilience amidst hardship. The spirit of Christmas permeates every page, reminding us of the power of compassion and generosity. Immerse yourself in the vibrant scenes from Mr. Fezziwig's Ball, illustrated by John Leech. Feel the joyous atmosphere as characters dance and revel in merriment, showcasing Dickens' ability to transport readers to a time gone by. Scrooge at his desk symbolizes greed and isolation but also serves as a catalyst for change. Witness his transformation as he confronts his own mortality when faced with seeing his own grave – a pivotal moment that shakes him to his core. Not only does "Carol" refer to Dickens' timeless tale, but it also alludes to the 2015 film adaptation starring Cate Blanchett. This modern interpretation brings new dimensions while staying true to the essence of Dickens' original work. Intriguingly layered with themes of redemption and second chances, "Carol" continues to resonate across cultures and generations alike. It reminds us that even those seemingly lost can find their way back through acts of kindness during this magical season. So gather around this holiday season and let "Carol" remind you that love triumphs over bitterness, generosity heals wounds, and embracing the spirit of Christmas can transform even the coldest hearts into beacons of warmth and hope.