Carol Singers Collection

Carol-singing in Yorkshire - drawn by John Gilbert, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Carol-singing in Yorkshire - drawn by John Gilbert, 1864. 'In every corner of our island this "sort of holy song," though set to secular music

"Merry Christmas", Christmas card
BAL47933 "Merry Christmas", Christmas card; Private Collection.

The Wassail Bowl - drawn by John Gilbert, 1860. Creator: Smyth
all! welcome all! The feast is spread in the vaulted hall...The gen'rous wassail-bowl With kindness warms the soul. We quaff it to friends, we quaff it to foes

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

Children singing Christmas carols with a hanging lantern and more children in fancy dress singing out the window. 1956

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

A Christmas Carol in Lucerne, 1887 (oil on canvas)
5058830 A Christmas Carol in Lucerne, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bachmann, Hans (1852-1917); 140 x 109 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The Entertainer
BAL44634 The Entertainer by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection

Christmas minstrelsy
LLM454817 Christmas minstrelsy by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas minstrelsy. Illustration from Christmas with the Poets (Ward Lock)

Winter Scene
PHI46043 Winter Scene by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; ePhilip Gale Fine Art, Chepstow, Gwent, Wales, UK; English, out of copyright

A Joyous Christmas (chromolitho)
974125 A Joyous Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Joyous Christmas.); © Look and Learn

The Christmas Carol (engraving)
1096285 The Christmas Carol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Carol)

Christmas carol singing (engraving)
729615 Christmas carol singing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas carol singing)

God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen! (engraving)
1107032 God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen! (engraving) by Smythe, Lionel Percy (1839-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen)

The Street Carol (engraving)
1102515 The Street Carol (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Carol)

A Carol (oil on panel)
CH368172 A Carol (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Laura Theresa (nee Epps) (1852-1909); 38.1x23.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Two Views (engraving)
1598271 Two Views (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Views. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1897)

Carol-Singing in Yorkshire (engraving)
1613434 Carol-Singing in Yorkshire (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carol-Singing in Yorkshire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 December 1864)

The choir of Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, singing carols at Highfield Road football ground last night before Coventry Citys match against Preston. 28th December 1964

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

The Youth Choir seen here giving a concert of Christmas carols at the Central Hall, Uxbridge Circa 1955

Choir service for Slade (Don Powell, Dave Hill, Noddy Holder and Jim Lea) singing a variety of carols and hymns. They may not look like choir boys, but this music is always something else

Choristers performing at the switch on of Readings Christmas lights at the Broad Street Shopping Centre. 28th November 1985

Children from Abingdon Junior School caused quite a stir when they sang Christmas Carols at Middlesbrough Central Library, 9th December 1992

Children from Hemlington Hall Infant school carol singing in Hemlington, Middlesbrough. December 1985

Three Carol singers from Canton, Cardiff, who tour the neighbourhood at Christmas time. Carl Thornby age 14, Clive Kidd age 12 and his sister Susan age 7, pictured at the home of David Freedman

Pupils at Kings School, Wordswoth Crescent, Cardiff, hold a carol service at St Germans Church in Roath, Wales, 15th December 1981

Ten Liverpool schools come together for a carol concert in Clayton Square, Liverpool. They were accompanied by the Liverpool Passenger Transport Band

Celebrities including singer Kathy Kirby and Bruce Forsyth singing carols in Trafalgar Square, London, 22nd December 1963

Members of Jubilee Crescent Youth Club, Radford, Coventry, under the direction of Mr. Norman Nash (right), bring a touch of Christmas to Walsgrave Hospital with a carol recital for patients

Children rehearse for the Carol Festival at the Central Hall Westminster December 1953 Neg No D7225

Rosita Ruzza aged three considers that her ideal partner for singing christmas carols this year is Lotos the sea lion. Our Picture Shows

Randwick church choir Gloucestershire outside the home of Mr & Mrs W L Paul of Randwick singing carols. 13th December 1946

Carol singers at the Cafe de Paris, London. December 1954 Neg No E8886

The porters at Billingsgate in London took a break from hauling fish to sing in a Christmas carol service December 1962

Carol singers at the Cafe de Paris, London. December 1954 Neg No E8886

Carol Singers at Sandringham, Norfolk December 1954 Neg No E9129

Carol singer Jacqueline Porter of Leicester seen here rehearsing December 1953 Neg No D7163

Children rehearse for the Carol Festival at the Central Hall Westminster December 1953 Neg No D7225

MT0016 Candlelight teas in the Pump Room Restaurant, Leamington, with the boys of All Saints Church choir singing carols on the balcony. 23rd December 1966

A choir of children sing at the Dr Barnados Farm Hill in Kelvedon Essex

Danny the Jack Russell wearing a scarf sings Christmas Carols in front of a festive candle and Christmas tree December 1986

Randwick church choir Gloucestershire outside the home of Mr & Mrs W L Paul of Randwick singing carols

Scene at Westminister Hospital on Christmas Eve - 1940 Nurses walk through wards with hurricane lamps singing carols

Animals Dogs: "Love and joy come to you". So runs the words of the Christmas
Animals Dogs: " Love and joy come to you". So runs the words of the Christmas Carol, and it is all the more appropriate in the case if " Vicky" who was rescued a week ago

Children between the ages of 5 and 8 years old called Kingfishers went to Kings College Hospital S. London today and sang carols to the sick children in Princess Elizabeth Ward. 5

Carol Singers Adriaen van Ostade Dutch 1610-1684
The Carol Singers. Adriaen van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1684). Etching

The platforms are alive with the sound of music - as the Tynerail Festival of Music 75 gets under way. Strumming it ou on the guitar underneath the tree is Joanne Anders

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"Spreading Joy and Festive Tunes: Carol Singers Illuminate Dorking Methodist Church" The enchanting tradition of carol singing came alive at the historic Dorking Methodist Church, as children from various backgrounds gathered to serenade the community with heartfelt melodies. With their voices harmonizing beautifully, these young performers illuminated the chilly winter night with a warm glow emanating from their hanging lanterns. In a heartwarming display of unity, pupils from Frederick Bird Junior School in Coventry ventured into the Hillfields area to share the magic of Christmas through their angelic voices. Their melodic renditions echoed through the streets, spreading cheer and joy to all who listened. Reflecting on past celebrations, an exquisite oil painting titled "A Christmas Carol in Lucerne" captured the essence of this cherished tradition. The artwork depicted a group embracing each other's company while filling the air with melodious tunes that resonated deep within people's hearts. From classic compositions like "The Entertainer" to vibrant displays of Christmas minstrelsy, they have long been synonymous with festive merriment. A captivating winter scene showcased jubilant figures immersed in song and laughter, reminding us all that this season is meant for celebration and unity. Evoking nostalgia were timeless engravings such as "The Christmas Carol, " "Christmas carol singing, " and "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen. " These intricate illustrations depicted scenes where communities united under starlit skies to sing hymns that celebrated love, hope, and goodwill towards all humankind. Among these treasured images was one particularly touching engraving entitled "The Street Carol. " It portrayed individuals from diverse walks of life coming together on snow-covered pavements to create magical moments filled with harmony and compassion – a true embodiment of what makes this time so special. As we embrace another holiday season filled with warmth and gratitude, let us remember those dedicated carol singers who continue to uplift spirits and spread the joy of Christmas.