Dustman Collection

Piles of rubbish in Soho, London, during the dustmens strike. 30th January 1979

Noise Pollution
A knife-grinder, a milkmaid, dogs, beggars, musicians, a coalman, and a dustman, a postboy with his horn and a child with her rattle - noise pollution in the 18th century

Hans Andersens Fairy Tales
Fairy tale illustration from Ole Lukole the Dustman. Date: circa 1930

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255-002

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255-001

48 men rushed when a job with their towns happiest working team became vacant. All wanted to become an £ 11-a-week Dustman

Old world Courtesy from the city Gents. These three happy dustmen latest recruits to
Old world Courtesy from the city Gents.These three happy dustmen latest recruits to the bowler hat Brigade found these bowlers outside an office in new market street

Ted Hiden, the monocled dustman of Mayfair, wants to know why a dustman shouldn t wear a monocle. Or why a dustman is not expected to own a yacht. August 1953 P018658

The Dustman - The Guide to Knowledge edited W. Pinnock, 1832 Date: 1832

Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Sweepers resting after a hard day's work. Date: circa 1910s

Dick the Dustman (engraving)
7184031 Dick the Dustman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick the Dustman. Illustration for The Prize, 1885.); © Look and Learn

London Cries, "Dust-o!"(colour litho)
7181646 London Cries, " Dust-o!" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Cries, " Dust-o)

Ashok Leyland truck in West Bengal, India, 2019. Creator: Unknown
Ashok Leyland truck in West Bengal, India, 2019

Flying Dustmen, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Flying Dustmen, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 19 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman (engraving)
6034638 Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman)

Dust, old and modern methods of collection contrasted (b / w photo)
5998404 Dust, old and modern methods of collection contrasted (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dust)

Henry Hastings, Nightman, trade card (engraving)
610446 Henry Hastings, Nightman, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hastings, Nightman)

Dustman (engraving)
670592 Dustman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dustman. Illustration for London in the Nineteenth Century by Sir Walter Besant (A&C Black, 1909)

Sketches at Gibraltar (engraving)
1106014 Sketches at Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Gibraltar)

Dust O!, New Church, Strand, London (coloured engraving)
608407 Dust O!, New Church, Strand, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dust O)

Rubbish collection (coloured engraving)
558461 Rubbish collection (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubbish collection. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital. View of the Bank of England 33, the dome of St Pauls Cathedral 34, and the Blue-Coat School for orphans 35

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes. Boy chased by an angry bull near Smithfield market 36, dustman with horse-drawn cart removing rubbish 37

Dustman (colour litho)
3650313 Dustman (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dustman. Illustration for London Characters (Aunt Louisas London Toy Books, Frederick Warne)

"Dust, O!"(engraving)
2794269 " Dust, O!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Dust, O)

The Dustman (engraving)
2799846 The Dustman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dustman. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

Dustman (coloured engraving)
610489 Dustman (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dustman. Illustration for Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the English)

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes
6340356 The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes)

Extinct Types of Old London Life (engraving)
1626816 Extinct Types of Old London Life (engraving) by Petherick, Horace (1839-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extinct Types of Old London Life)

A Cockney earns his living: They ve chosen the hard way to collect a weekly pay packet - two dustmen leave a block of London flats by the back way. August 1947 P009118

The Enraged Musician, November 30, 1741. Creator: William Hogarth
The Enraged Musician, November 30, 1741

The Enraged Musician, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
The Enraged Musician, ca. 1800

London dustman 1862
London dustman. Date: 1862

LONDON DUSTMAN
A London dustman walks behind his cart Date: circa 1870

DUSTMAN
The dust man who carries with him a bell to let people know he is coming. Date: 1823

Dustman and cart collecting refuse
The dustman calls out to householders to bring out their refuse, while his mate tips the buckets into the cart. Date: circa 1840

Dustman collecting refuse
Bring out your dust, the dustman cries, whilst ringing of his bell: If the wind blows, pray guard your eyes, to keep them clear and well. Date: 19th Century

Dustmen and dust cart in Beckett Street, Camberwell, London, 1903. A horse waits with a cart while men with baskets collect refuse from three-storey terraced houses

Dustman carrying a basket of refuse on his back, 1820. Artist: Thomas Lord Busby
Dustman carrying a basket of refuse on his back, 1820. With another basket and spade in front of him and a bell on the floor behind him

A dustman, Provincial Characters, 1813
A dustman, carrying a basket and a bell. His cart is parked in the background. From Provincial Characters, 1813

The Enraged Musician, 1741. Artist: William Hogarth
The Enraged Musician, 1741; showing a musician unable to concentrate by the din outside in the street, which emanates from an oboe player, a dustman, knife-grinder, paviour, milkmaid

Women as dustmen empting the bins 1941 women doing mens jobs during the war years Women at War WW2

Buddha & Dustman
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He shows that he has relinquished aristocratic pretensions by befriending a low-caste refuse collector Date: 563? BC - 483? BC

Illustration of garbage truck

The Dustman and Bin
A dustman carries a bin of rubbish up the steps at the back of his truck, 1937, in the days before black sacks and wheely-bins. Date: 1937

Refuse collector at work on a Balham street, SW London. He is wearing a mortar board which someone has thrown away. Date: circa 1960s

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"Dustman: The Unsung Hero Battling Noise Pollution" In Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, the dustman may not have been the protagonist, but his role was crucial. Just like in real life, where these unsung heroes work tirelessly to keep our streets clean and free from clutter. "The Dustman - The Guide to Knowledge edited by W. Pinnock in 1832" sheds light on the historical significance of this profession. It highlights their importance in maintaining a healthy and hygienic environment for communities. Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Sweepers resting after a long day's work showcases the dedication and hard work put forth by these individuals. Their efforts often go unnoticed as they silently contribute towards creating cleaner surroundings. The connection between Buddha and the dustman is intriguing; it reminds us of how even spiritual teachings emphasize humility and service to others regardless of one's occupation or social standing. Piles of rubbish during Soho's dustmen strike in January 1979 serve as a reminder that without these dedicated workers, our cities would be overwhelmed with waste. They play an essential role in maintaining order and cleanliness within urban areas. The image of a monocle-wearing dustman from August 1953 adds an element of curiosity to this profession. It shows that even amidst dirty surroundings, there can be elegance and sophistication. 48 men rushing for a job vacancy with their town's happiest working team speaks volumes about the camaraderie among dustmen. Despite their challenging tasks, they find joy in their work while striving to make their communities better places. Old world courtesy displayed by city gents towards three happy dustmen recruits reflects the respect bestowed upon them by society for keeping our neighborhoods clean and tidy. Ted Hiden, Mayfair's monocled dustman questioning why he isn't recognized raises awareness about societal perceptions towards this profession. These individuals deserve recognition for their tireless efforts rather than being overlooked. The dustman's role extends far beyond collecting rubbish.