Hapenny Collection

Historic Ha Penny walking bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland

The Half Penny Bridge, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, being blown up. 17th December 1974

Old men playing petit palet or shove ha penny in a park, 18th century. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903

Variations of throwing games or shove ha penny
The game of palet or la patte aux Jettons, variations of throwing games or shove ha penny. After an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella

Crossing-sweeper nuisance Crossing-sweeper nuisance 1856
Group of young children with brooms, sweeping the ground as a gentleman walks alone, asking for a ha penny. Date: 1856

The last penny (colour litho)
3096286 The last penny (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last penny. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Spending a Ha penny. By G. Smith (engraving)
663726 Spending a Ha penny. By G. Smith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spending a Ha penny. By G. Smith)

The remains of Half Penny Bridge, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, after being blown up. 17th December 1974

BALLAD SELLER / WHEATLEY
A new love song, only hapenny a piece. A ballad-seller makes a sale. Date: 1796

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Ireland, Dublin, People crossing the Ha penny Bridge across River Liffey viewed from the Temple Bar side

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, The 1816 cast iron Ha Penny or Half Penny Bridge across the River Liffey illuminated at sunset

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, The 1816 cast iron Ha Penny or Half Penny Bridge across the River Liffey

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, The 1816 cast iron Ha Penny or Half Penny Bridge across the River Liffey

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, The 1816 cast iron Ha Penny or Half Penny Bridge across the River Liffey

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, The 1816 cast iron Ha Penny or Half Penny Bridge across the River Liffey

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, The 1816 cast iron Ha Penny or Half Penny Bridge across the River Liffey illuminated at sunset

Ha penny Bridge, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; 19Th Century Bridge Over The River Liffey

Ha penny Bridge, River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland; Bridge Reflected In River Against Cityscape

Anthony Cardon after Francis Wheatley (British, 1772 - 1813), A New Love Song Only a Ha Penny a Piece, published 1796, colored stipple engraving

Two Japanese Geisha girls playing crokinole
Two Japanese Geisha girl playing a game of crokinole (a cirular variant of shove ha penny). Date: circa 1917

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The historic Ha Penny walking bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, stands as a testament to the city's rich history. This iconic landmark has connected both sides of the river since its construction in 1816 and continues to be a beloved symbol of unity. Meanwhile, on a fateful day in Saltburn, North Yorkshire, the Half Penny Bridge met a different fate. On December 17th, 1974, it was tragically blown up. The destruction of this once cherished structure left behind only memories and photographs as evidence of its existence. In contrast to these tales of bridges and destruction, old men can be seen enjoying their leisurely pastime of playing petit palet or shove ha penny. These variations of throwing games have entertained generations with their simple yet captivating nature. However, not all aspects related to ha'penny are joyful. In 1856 London faced an annoyance known as crossing-sweeper nuisances who would demand payment for sweeping paths clean from dirt or mud. Such encounters were often met with frustration by pedestrians trying to navigate through busy streets. Nevertheless, amidst these stories lies one depicting the last penny - a vibrant color lithograph capturing the essence of times gone by. It serves as a reminder that even small denominations hold value and significance within our collective memory. Another engraving titled "Spending a Ha penny" portrays scenes where individuals make careful choices about how they use their limited resources. This artwork highlights the importance placed on financial decisions during simpler times when every coin counted. Moving away from visual depictions but still staying within historical context is an image featuring a ballad seller named Wheatley in Ireland's capital city Dublin. Ballads have long been used as vehicles for storytelling and social commentary; thus this scene captures not just commerce but also cultural preservation. From picturesque bridges connecting communities to games played for amusement or street vendors selling ballads that capture hearts - each aspect of "hapenny" reveals a unique facet of history.