Childrens Collection (page 3)

Triumphal March of the Elf-King, illustration from In Fairyland
STC222002 Triumphal March of the Elf-King, illustration from In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-World by William Allingham and Andrew Lang (colour litho) by Doyle

Advert for Chas. Baker & Co. gentlemen & boys clothing 1887
Gentlemens and boys clothing for 1887. Date: 1887

Nursery rhyme: Little Boy Blue (chromolitho)
5990948 Nursery rhyme: Little Boy Blue (chromolitho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Boy Blue)

Perdita, The Winters Tale (chromolitho)
729898 Perdita, The Winters Tale (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perdita, The Winters Tale. From a Shakespeare card game)

Hereford Industrial School Tailoring Medalists
Two young tailors from Hereford Industrial School wearing medals they received for their work. Date: early 1900s

Hereford Industrial School Band
Boys in the band of the Hereford Industrial School in uniform with their instruments. Date: 1899

Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull
The boys band at the Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull, pose with their instruments and conductor. Date: 1920

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Swimming Bath
Boys in the swimming bath at Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham. The pool measured 50 feet by 20 feet. Date: circa 1903

Gordon Boys Home, Woking, Surrey
A group of uniformed boys, one on a bicycle, in front of the Gordon Boys Home at Woking

Liverpool Seamens Orphanage Matinee
Children in theatrical costumes for a matinee entertainment they are performing. Date: 1924

Belgian Refuge, Millfield House, Edmonton
A view of the home for Belgian Refugees set up in 1914 at Millfield House, Edmonton. Date: circa 1914

Gordon Boys Home, Woking - Engineers shop
Gordon Boys Home, Woking. Uniformed boys at work in the engineers shop. Date: circa 1909

Gordon Boys Home, Woking. A view of the buildings

St Marys Industrial School, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow
St Marys Industrial School for Roman Catholic Boys, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. Entrance to main building. Date: Early 1900s

Eastnor Waifs and Strays Home
Girls and staff outside the Waifs and Strays Home at Eastnor, near Ledbury, Herefordshire

Aerial View of Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton
An aerial View of Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire. Date: circa 1930s

Pug Peter -- rabbit riding a kangaroo
Pug Peter -- The High Jump. A rabbit in riding costume on the back of a kangaroo, jumping over a telegraph wire. Date: 1905

Illustration To The Story Catskin. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F. a
Illustration To The Story Catskin. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F.a. Steel With Illustrations By Arthur Rackham, Published 1927

Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Boot polishing
Boys polishing boots at the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Lincoln Date: 1896

Barnardos Ever Open Door, Southampton
Exterior of Barnardos Ever Open Door hostel, Southampton Date: circa 1905

Hereford Industrial School Tailors Shop
Boys with their teacher in the tailors workshop at the Hereford Industrial School. Date: early 1900s

Hereford Industrial School Dining Room
Boys in the dining hall at Hereford Industrial School sit at tables each with a mug and piece of bread. Date: 1899

Hereford Industrial School Wood-chopping
Boys chopping firewood in a shed at the Hereford Industrial School. Date: 1899

Hereford Industrial School Dormitory
Beds packed in to a dormitory at the Hereford Industrial School for Boys. Date: 1899

Hereford Industrial School Bakery
A pile of loaves fresh from the oven baked by the boys at the Hereford Industrial School, Date: 1899

Barnardos Edinburgh Castle Mission Hall and Coffee Palace
Edinburgh Castle at Limehouse, East London, was a former gin palace and music hall, re-opened by Thomas Barnardo as a British Workmans Coffee Palace with a Mission Hall at its rear. Date: circa 1906

Staff and Committee at Stepping Hill Union Infirmary, Stockp
The staff and management committee (each named at bottom) of the Stockport Union infirmary, now Stepping Hill Hospital. Date: circa 1905

Syrie Elmslie - Mrs Barnardo
Mrs Thomas Barnardo, the former Syrie Elmslie. Date: circa 1905

London Orphan Asylum, Watford, Boys House
London Orphan Asylum, Watford. Architects design for a Boys House. Date: 1869

National Childrens Home, Nottingham
A view of the National Childrens Home, Alexandra Park, Nottingham

Farnborough National Childrens Home (NCH) - Playground
Farnborough National Childrens Home (NCH). Boys at play in the homes playground

Russian children's book Illustration depicting an owl, a duck, a squirrel and a rabbit. 1890 (illustration)
5669698 Russian children's book Illustration depicting an owl, a duck, a squirrel and a rabbit. 1890 (illustration); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Peasants singing and dancing. 1878 (woodcut from from a 19th century book of )Russian children's stories
5669250 Peasants singing and dancing. 1878 (woodcut from from a 19th century book of )Russian children's stories; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD
6317661 The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD.; (add.info.: After a 19th century engraving by an anonymous artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Starving children feeding birds. Published in 'The Graphic', 1882. (engraving)
CUL4892625 Starving children feeding birds. Published in 'The Graphic', 1882. (engraving); (add.info.: Starving children feeding birds)

Infant amusement rhyme This little pig ..., 1860 (engraving)
536034 Infant amusement rhyme This little pig ..., 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Infant amusement rhyme This little pig ..., here set in poor Irish home with the real pigs on which family depended)

Russian Lubok image, The tale of the cock-a-doodle, From Grimm's Tales for Young and Old, 1819 (engraving)
5669705 Russian Lubok image, The tale of the cock-a-doodle, From Grimm's Tales for Young and Old, 1819 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gulliver with the giant people of Brobdingnag during his voyage there. From Gullivers Travels by Dean Swift
2963106 Gulliver with the giant people of Brobdingnag during his voyage there. From Gullivers Travels by Dean Swift, published c.1880.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Cover of Forgotten Childrens Books by Andrew W. Tuer, pub. by The Leadenhall Press 1898-99
3501404 Cover of Forgotten Childrens Books by Andrew W. Tuer, pub. by The Leadenhall Press 1898-99; (add.info.: Cover of Forgotten Childrens Books by Andrew W)

Little Red Riding Hood, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669773 Little Red Riding Hood, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

A man flying over a chimney. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories)
5669249 A man flying over a chimney. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration of a travelling salesman. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories)
5669251 Illustration of a travelling salesman. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Little girl with insect, from 'Picture Book of Animals' by Rev. C.A. Johns, pub. 1886 (print)
3742756 Little girl with insect, from 'Picture Book of Animals' by Rev. C.A. Johns, pub. 1886 (print) by English School

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - girls patterened short cape coat Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - cute young boy in smart short soft woollen coat with double-buttons Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - Young boy in short padded jacket with hood and mittens, holding onto a rail Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded romper suit/snowsuit with white fluffy-edged hood (2/2) - see: 14030587 Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - young toddler wearing smart short hooded woollen coat with hood and neck bow Date: circa 1967

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"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.