Cartwheels Collection

Japan - Cart Maker
Cart Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Passengers travelling on the omnibus while children turn cartwheels on the street below (colour litho)
960898 Passengers travelling on the omnibus while children turn cartwheels on the street below (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Omnibus)

Barnardos William Baker Technical School - Wheelwrights
Boys making cartwheels in the wheelwrights workshop at Barnardos William Baker Technical School (also known as Goldings ), near Hertford. Date: early 1900s

The Merry Newlyweds (Colour Litho)
2778285 The Merry Newlyweds (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The merry newlyweds)

Effect of Explosion of 32-pound shell from Massachusetts Artillery, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354328 Effect of Explosion of 32-pound shell from Massachusetts Artillery, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Railway Travel in South Africa (b / w photo)
3092350 Railway Travel in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Travel in South Africa)

Street Arab
London characters : even the barefoot street Arab must work for his living, doing cartwheels and handstands in hopes that some kind gent will chuck him a copper. Date: circa 1870

Buildings Landkreis MeiBen Weather vanes
Buildings in Landkreis Meiszen, Weather vanes in Saxony, Shops in Saxony, Cartwheels, Weinbohla, 1898, Landkreis Meiszen, Strasze, Germany

Rural scene, with old man sitting in farmyard

Cart wheel on a clinker brick facade in East Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Old wagon wheel on a facade, brick stone, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Newcastle 1945

Elderly country gentleman with horse and cart, c1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5408

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"Cartwheels: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of cartwheels, where craftsmanship and tradition collide. In Japan, renowned for its attention to detail, skilled artisans meticulously craft these essential vehicles that have stood the test of time. Travel back to 1858 London, as a cavalcade of Sikh chieftains gracefully ride on elephants adorned with magnificent carts. The lithograph captures the grandeur and opulence of an era long gone. Meanwhile, in bustling streets below, passengers on an omnibus witness the joyous spectacle of children turning cartwheels. Their vibrant laughter fills the air as they revel in youthful exuberance. At Barnardos William Baker Technical School, aspiring wheelwrights hone their skills under expert guidance. They breathe life into wooden spokes and iron rims, preserving a trade steeped in history. In another corner of the world, newlyweds embark on their journey together amidst a colorful backdrop. This lithograph portrays their merriment as they ride off into a future filled with love and adventure. Yet not all moments captured are joyful; some depict harsh realities faced by communities during times of conflict. An explosion from a 32-pound shell serves as a stark reminder of war's devastating impact. Venturing further south to Africa reveals railway travel etched in black and white photographs. These images transport us to an era when steam engines powered progress across vast landscapes. Amidst urban chaos or rural tranquility alike can be found street arabs who find solace in playfulness despite challenging circumstances – perhaps even daring enough to perform cartwheels along busy streets. Glimpses at weather vanes atop buildings within Landkreis MeiBen add whimsy to everyday life while old men sit peacefully amidst farmyards - timeless scenes that evoke nostalgia for simpler times past. Finally, we encounter architectural marvels showcasing cart wheels adorning facades across Germany's East Friesland.