Childrens Collection

Stars of the BBC TV series "Grange Hill"Michelle Herbert, aged 15
Stars of the BBC TV series " Grange Hill" Michelle Herbert, aged 15, who plays the part of Trisha Yates with Todd Carty who plays the part of Tucker Jenkins. 11th January 1980

Barnardos Stepney Causeway - Home & Hospital
A view across railway lines of the Barnardos Boys Home (left) and Hospital, Stepney Causeway, East London. Date: early 1900s

Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds - Boys Playground
Boys in the playground at the Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds Date: circa 1909

Good Templar Orphanage, Sunbury
Children play on Maypole swings at the Good Templar Orphanage, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex

The nursery rhyme, Mary, Mary, quite contrary
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Silver bells and cockle-shells, and pretty maids all in a row. Date: c. 1930

Training Ship Arethusa II
Training Ship Arethusa - sometimes referred to as Arethusa II since it replaced the original long-serving Arethusa in 1933. Date: circa 1930s

1950s Cinema - Childrens Saturday Matinee. Boys and girls looking up at the screen and laughing. Two of the boys are wearing ABC badges -- the name of the cinema. Date: 1954

She Chose Me For Her Horse. Illustration By Lucy Kemp Welch From The Book Black Beauty By A. Sewell Published 1915

Spurgeons Homes, Birchington
Aerial view of the distinctive zig-zag layout of Spurgeons Homes, Birchington, Kent. The Homes were originally based at Stockwell

Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge pictured out and about, dressed in character. 21st November 1980

Barnardo Evacuees at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries
A group of Barnardos sit on a wall at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries. The property was used a an evacuation home during the Second World War. Date: circa 1942

Waifs and Strays Society Pyrford St Nicholas
Children, some using crutches, at St Nicholas Hospital, Pyrford, run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: circa 1909

London Slums - Feathers Court, Drury Lane
Old tea chests and a cart at Feathers Court, Drury Lane - one of Londons Victorian slum areas. Date: circa 1902

Pishiobury Approved School, Hertfordshire
Aerial view of the Approved School at Pishiobury, near Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. A cricket match is taking place. Date: circa 1940s

The nursery rhyme Lets go to bed
Lets go to bed, said sleepyhead. Tarry a while, said slow, Put on the pan, said greedy Nan, Lets sup before we go. Date: c. 1930

Great Barr Colony, Staffordshire
Great Barr colony for mental defectives, opened circa 1918 by the Walsall and West Bromwich Joint Committee to house people with severe learning difficulties

The Walrus and the Carpenter, illustration from Through the Looking Glass
KW232586 The Walrus and the Carpenter, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) first published 1871 (litho) by Tenniel

Margaret Morris (1891 - 1980), British dancer, choreographer and teacher. Photographs showing her in various poses during her dance as a tree spirit

Hereford Industrial School Schoolroom
Boys sit at desks in a classroom at the Hereford Industrial School. Date: early 1900s

Hereford Industrial School Basket Making
Boys sitting making baskets at the Hereford Industrial School. Date: early 1900s

St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex
Inmates of the St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex Date: circa 1924

Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside, Essex
A general view of the childrens cottages at Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside, Essex. Girls sit on benches while a nurse pushes a pram. Date: early 1900s

St Martins Waifs and Strays Home, Surbiton - Playground
St Martins Waifs and Strays Society Home, Surbiton. Boys play on a swing, while another holds a cat

"There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared
LLM386602 " There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared! ", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Barnardos Home, The Marfords, Bromborough
A view of the Marfords, a Barnardos Home at Bromborough, Cheshire. The building is decorated with bunting. Date: circa 1938

Television character Worzel Gummidge who is played by Jon Pertwee marries his Aunt Sally, played by Una Stubbs, in a barn at Braishfield, near Romsey, Hants

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, W. R. E. N. Salute
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image shows a British Royal Navy admiral taking a salute from a servicewomen of the Women's Royal Naval Service

"You ought to be ashamed of yourself!"from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614737 A" You ought to be ashamed of yourself!A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

Springtime tableau - Young childrenin fresh bright dresses out in the Spring sunshine, picking Spring flowers, watching young creatures, birds nesting in fresh young birch trees, prancing lambs

The Cat that Walked by Himself (engraving)
3625357 The Cat that Walked by Himself (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat that Walked by Himself)

Ole Luk-Oie and the Children
LLM458486 Ole Luk-Oie and the Children by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ole Luk-Oie and the Children)

Author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes. 15th December 1921. R33359

Title page, Grimm Brothers, collected tales
Title page, Childrens and Household Tales, collected by the Grimm Brothers. 19th century

Shaftesbury Homes - Farm School for Boys, Bisley, Surrey
The Bisley Farm School for Boys, established by what became the Shaftesbury Homes charity. It later became known as the School House department of Shaftesbury School. Date: 1930s

Shaftesbury Homes Fortescue House, Twickenham
Shaftesbury Homes School for Boys at Fortescue House, Hampton Road Twickenham, opened in 1937. It had previously been located in premises at London Road, Twickenham. Date: circa 1937

Christiana Hartley Maternity Home, Colne, Lancashire
The Christiana Hartley Maternity Home, Colne, opened in 1927 in premises of former Jubilee Cottage Hospital

St Vincents Catholic Boys Home, Paddington
A group of boys at St Vincents Home for Roman Catholic Boys, Harrow Road, Paddington, West London. Date: early 1900s

St Josephs Catholic Boys Home, Enfield, Middlesex
Boys and nuns at St Josephs Catholic Boys Home, Enfield, Middlesex. Date: circa 1900

Illustration, Sweetheart Roland -- The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her stepsisters head. Date: 1909

St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool - Boys band
St Edwards Orphanage, Broad Green, Liverpool - the boys band pose with their instruments

Glasgow Municipal Tenement Plan
Layout plan of a Glasgow Municipal Tenement. Date: 1896

Ravelrig Barnardos Home, Balerno, Edinburgh
A view of the Ravelrig Barnardos Home, Balerno, near Edinburgh

National Childrens Home (NCH), Alverstoke - Aerial view
National Childrens Home (NCH), Alverstoke, Hampshire. Aerial view showing the boundary of the homes site. Date: July 1939

Bristol Childrens Cottage Homes, Downend
A view of the childrens cottage homes at Downend, Bristol. A young inmate stands in front of one of the houses. The homes were established in the early 1900s by the Bristol Board of Guardians to

Balmoral Industrial School, Belfast
A view of the Balmoral Industrial School for Protestant Boys, Belfast Date: 1899

Bisley Farm School No. 2 Ground-floor Plan
Ground-floor plan of the new building added to the Bisley Farm School, Surrey, in 1873, and later known as the Shaftesbury School block. Date: circa 1888

National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden - Aerial view
National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden. Aerial view

The nursery rhyme, Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie
Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie - Kissed the girls and made them cry. When the boys came out to play - Georgie Porgie ran away. Date: c. 1930

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Children's Tales and Adventures: From Mary, Mary Quite Contrary to Worzel Gummidge" Step into a world of imagination and wonder as we explore the enchanting realm of children's stories and experiences. Just like the timeless nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, quite contrary, " where gardens bloom with silver bells and cockleshells, let us embark on a journey filled with whimsy. First stop is aboard the Training Ship Arethusa II, where young sailors learn discipline and bravery while navigating the vast seas. As we sail further into this captivating universe, we encounter Margaret Morris – a trailblazing British dancer, choreographer, and teacher who inspires countless little feet to dance their dreams. But wait. Look over there. It's Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge himself – dressed in character and bringing joy to children everywhere. His mischievous antics remind us that laughter truly is the best medicine for both young hearts and old souls. As our adventure continues through time, we catch glimpses of London slums in Feathers Court on Drury Lane. These haunting images serve as reminders that not all childhoods were idyllic but also inspire us to strive for better futures for every child. In contrast to these hardships are heartwarming scenes at Comlongon Castle in Dumfries – Barnardo evacuees finding solace amidst its ancient walls during World War II. The Waifs and Strays Society Pyrford St Nicholas offers another haven for vulnerable children seeking love and care away from turbulent times. Education takes center stage at Pishiobury Approved School in Hertfordshire or Hereford Industrial School Schoolroom where knowledge becomes a powerful tool shaping young minds' destinies. Meanwhile, St Mary in the Fields Children's Colony nestled in Mayfield Sussex fosters community spirit among its residents through shared experiences.