Chatting Collection

Paying a Visit, 1915, (1939). Creator: Abram Arkhipov
Paying a Visit, 1915, (1939). A group of village women in brightly-coloured clothes and scarves, chatting in a sunlit room

Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Creator: Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow
Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Rural scene in the west of Ireland: a woman on a horse stops to chat to a man leaning on a low wall

Two Duff Highlanders at Braemar Games, Scotland
Two kilted Duff Highlanders from the Mar Estate discussing the Braemar Highland Games where King George V and Queen Mary were in attendance

Silhouette of men in a pub
The Lads of the Village -- silhouette of men enjoying a drink of beer in their local pub. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Getting Off at the Seaside
If you want to " Get Off" at the seaside, do it THIS way - not THIS way! A man has more success getting off with the ladies than he does from an irate beach donkey! Date: circa 1910s

Police and Fire Brigade attending a fire at Chelsea FC
Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade attending a fire at Chelsea FC. This photograph by Sub-Inspector C R C Turner shows Inspector A J Jones (Officer in Charge) and others at Walham Green

A Chinese shop, Limehouse, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Men at Brixham Harbour
Four men chatting by the quayside railing at Brixham Harbour, Devon

German Seaman chatting up a Chinese girl
German Seaman (with his battleship visible in the rear of the shot) chatting up a Chinese girl

Aberdeen Fish Market
Market traders chatting amongst the wooden crates of fresh fish at Aberdeen Fish Market, Scotland

Soldiers Relaxing Ww1
Sikh and English soldiers in the British army enjoy a relaxed time chatting and playing a game of cards

People sitting on street, Whitechapel, East London
Locals sitting out on the street or chatting with their neighbours. The location is probably at the corner of Old Montague Street and Dunk Street in the Whitechapel area of East London

Advert promoting the Post Office Telephone Service. Date: 1932

Samuel Johnson / Thrale
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON Home of the writers friend, Mr Thrale, at Streatham, London: Johnson himself is seen with Mrs Hester Thrale, chatting in the garden

Lloyds Coffee House, London. 1798

Two neighbours chatting over a fence. Date: circa 1950s

Four cats drinking tea on a Christmas card
Four cats drinking tea and chatting on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Two elderly locals chatting to a group of children over the garden gate
The two gentlemen from Upperton, West Sussex are talking to four children, one of whom is being pushed in a dolls pram, September 1935

Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (2 / 4)
Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (2/4) Burmese courtship - a young man wearing a headscarf holding a large cigar chats up a coy young Burmese girl, leaning against a palm tree

Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (3 / 4)
Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (3/4) A Burmese man and his girl, with whom he converses over a low stone wall, whilst holding onto her hand

Lesbian Couple Chatting
Two young women, one in her underclothes, one fully dressed, relax and chat

W Heath Robinson - At the At Home

Neighbours Mrs Moria Foster (left) and Mrs Phillis Tanner chat over the garden wall on the new housing estate built in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. 5th June 1963

National Fire Prevention Campaign, Brixton, London
National Fire Prevention Campaign, London -- Station Officer Albert Benjamin of Clapham Fire Station talking to children in Sommerleyton Road, Brixton, South London. Date: circa 1960s

Princess Elizabeth 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), looking elegant under a parasol, chatting to a Guide Leader at Maseru, Basutoland

Trevor Phillips, TV presenter and equal rights executive
Trevor Phillips (b 1953), television executive and presenter, currently Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), previously the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE)

Flappers (litho)
7148641 Flappers (litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flappers. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

Comic postcard, Flowers in the park Date: 20th century

The Palais de la Mediterranee, Nice, France, c1920s. Artist: Munier
The Palais de la Mediterranee, Nice, France, c1920s

Hush!, (The Concert), c1875. Artist: James Tissot
Hush!, (The Concert), c1875. From the Manchester Art Gallery collection

FSLN (Sandinista) mural reflecting the revolutionary past of this important northern city, Matagalpa, Nicaragua, Central America

Three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret and Jenny
Three women in the latest day wear. On the left, a black scoop neck dress with large red rose to the side, by Drecoll. In the middle, a white, red and black print dress and black coat

Warwick Univ Students
Students relaxing in the Common Room at Warwick University. Date: early 1970s

Four patients at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing four patients in dressing gowns and pyjamas chatting in a hospital ward

Scene in the International Stores, Crediton, Devon, with two middle-aged women chatting in an aisle. The photograph dates from before decimalisation of the currency -- tins of peaches are priced at

Social / Rainy Street 60S
A typical English street in Corby, Northamptonshire, on a rainy shopping day: three women stand chatting

Paris Ladies Cocktails
Two fashionable ladies sit at a bar in Paris, sipping cocktails and chatting to the barman

These Ladies in the Refectory, 1893-94 (oil on cardboard)
3614326 These Ladies in the Refectory, 1893-94 (oil on cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 60.2x80.7 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street, 1826. Artist: Standidge & Co
The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street, 1826. This is probably a protest against the Act restricting the issue of small notes by the Bank of England in 1826

Two men chatting, Falls Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Two men chatting on a corner in the Falls Road area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Advert for Gold Flake cigarettes 1927

Two women chatting in a kitchen, one thin and one fat. One says: I just seen young George the worse for drink again. The other replies: I ain t surprised. You may depend e in aled it from is father

Gibson Girl - Kate (on the telephone) Date: circa 1910s

NPL headquarters, 1906
NPL headquarters. Bushy House, the NPL (National Physical Laboratory) headquarters, not only contained numerous research laboratories but also was the venue of NPL staff garden parties

Congo River
An encampment on the river bank : a European, rifle under his arm, is chatting with natives

Afternoon tea in a fashionable French home

Comic postcard, Woman in expensive underwear chats to cleaning lady Date: 20th century

Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper)
7426800 Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

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"Captivating Conversations: A Glimpse into the Art of Chatting" Step back in time with us as we pay a visit to the early 20th century, where chatting was an art form that transcended boundaries. In Abram Arkhipov's masterpiece "Paying a Visit, 1915, " two friends engage in animated conversation, their faces filled with genuine interest and connection. Traveling further through time, we stumble upon Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's enchanting painting "Galway Gossips, c1887. " Here, amidst the picturesque scenery of Galway, Ireland, locals gather to exchange stories and laughter - a testament to the timeless joy found in sharing tales with one another. Venturing northward to Scotland's Braemar Games, we witness two Duff Highlanders engaged in lively banter. Their kilts swaying as they laugh heartily together; it is evident that friendship knows no bounds when immersed in such spirited conversations. As summer arrives at full swing, seaside destinations become hubs for friendly exchanges. In "Getting Off at the Seaside, " individuals disembark from trains eager to catch up on life's adventures while basking under the sun-kissed shores. Intriguing silhouettes fill dimly lit pubs – gathering spots where men find solace not only in their drinks but also within each other's company. The silhouette of men engrossed in deep conversation highlights how these establishments serve as sanctuaries for camaraderie and shared experiences. Amidst bustling city streets stands Chelsea FC engulfed by flames; yet even during moments of chaos and danger like this fire incident attended by police and fire brigade personnel – human connections prevail. Amidst smoke-filled air emerges conversations filled with reassurance and support among those who unite against adversity. At Brixham Harbour or any port worldwide – fishermen swap tales about their latest catches or reminisce about past voyages.