Hurdy Collection

Hurdy-Gurdy Man 1867
Victorian hurdy-gurdy man entertaining children

Hurdy-Gurdy Man - France Date: circa 1910s

Street music: hurdy gurdy player, 1857
A hurdy gurdy player performing on the street, accompanied by two violins and a harp. Date: 1857

Dancing Dogs
Dogs dancing to a hurdy-gurdy and fiddle

Hurdy gurdy being carried by mother and daughter (engraving)
611110 Hurdy gurdy being carried by mother and daughter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street piano organ (photo)
559960 Street piano organ (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street piano organ.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

England, Kent, Replica Hurdy-gurdy being played by historical re-enactment group

Hurdy Gurdy Man and Monkey. circa early 19th century

Hurdy gurdy, made by Henry Touvenel. SPAIN. Barcelona. Museum of Music

Hurdy Gurdy man and boy with rich girl and doll. 19th century

Hurdy Gurdy man and woman performing in street
Hurdy Gurdy man and woman performing in the street. 19th century

Social / France / Street 22
Parisian street scene including a hurdy-gurdy man and street notices on wall. Date: 1822

Hurdy-gurdy organ player
A hurdy-gurdy (orgue de Barbarie) player and his daughter in a French village Date: 1866

Organ player. Flowers of Happiness. Engraving

Musicians on the streets of London, 1841-43 (pencil on paper)
XJF354278 Musicians on the streets of London, 1841-43 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Street music: hurdy gurdy player in Paris
Michel le Clerc, 18th century hurdy gurdy player, performing on the streets of Paris

Ukrainian Villagers - listening to music
Ukrainian Villagers - listening to the music of a Hurdy Gurdy player Date: circa 1910s

Street music: Flemish hurdy gurdy player
Flemish street scene showing a hurdy gurdy player performing for some peasants. Date: 17th century

Street music: hurdy gurdy player
A hurdy gurdy player performing for three poor boys in the street

Street music: hurdy gurdy player, 1740
A 18th century hurdy gurdy player performing on the streets of Paris. Date: 1740

Street music: 17th century hurdy gurdy player
Street scene showing a blind hurdy gurdy player performing in 17th century Holland. Date: 17th century

Organistrum
A larger form of hurdy-gurdy, sometimes used in churches; the right hand turns a handle which rubs the strings against a resined wheel while the left hand fingers the keys

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"Hurdy-Gurdy: The Melodious Tale of a Timeless Street Performer" Step back in time to the year 1867, where the enchanting melodies of the Hurdy-Gurdy Man filled the streets of France. This iconic figure, with his trusty instrument in hand, captivated audiences with his soul-stirring tunes that echoed through every corner. In 1857, amidst bustling city streets, a skilled hurdy-gurdy player entertained passersby with their mesmerizing street music. The harmonies danced through the air as people stopped to listen and be transported into a world of pure musical bliss. But it wasn't just music that graced these lively scenes; dancing dogs added an extra touch of whimsy and joy. Their synchronized movements brought smiles to faces young and old, creating an atmosphere brimming with laughter and delight. Accompanied by his faithful monkey companion, the Hurdy Gurdy Man roamed from place to place, spreading cheer wherever they went. Mother and daughter could be seen carrying this cherished instrument together - a testament to its enduring legacy passed down through generations. Across England's picturesque Kent countryside stood a replica Hurdy-gurdy being played by historical re-enactment groups. These dedicated individuals breathed life into history as they strummed away on this timeless instrument, transporting spectators back in time. A heartwarming scene unfolded before our eyes as we witnessed a young boy accompanied by a rich girl and her beloved doll enjoying the melodies created by the Hurdy Gurdy Man. In those moments shared between strangers united by music, social barriers faded away. The streets came alive once more when man and woman took center stage performing side-by-side with their hurdy-gurdies. Their passion for their craft was evident in every note played – an ode to tradition merging seamlessly with contemporary times. France's vibrant social scene saw Street 22 come alive under moonlit skies as the Hurdy-Gurdy Man's music filled the air.