Old People Collection

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by
FLO4718042 Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Elderly peasants of the village of Yarkina, Yenisei district, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Elderly peasants of the village of Yarkina, Yenisei district, 1911. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

from the left
Franco Maffei

The Old People by the Beach, 1903. Creator: Sven Richard Bergh
The Old People by the Beach, 1903

Celebration of Palm Sunday in the Hall of Sackville College, East Grinstead, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Celebration of Palm Sunday in the Hall of Sackville College, East Grinstead, [Sussex]. 1850. This Hall, until lately used as a scullery, is a spacious lofty room with an open oak roof of three bays

Pensioners queue outside Greggs Seconds Shop, Westgate Road, 12th July 1974. Pensioners are allowed to buy bread at half price. The goods are imperfectly baked but perfectly edible

Old age Pensioners Old people OAP OAPs Old Lady holding her handbag climbing steps Elderly woman unsteady OAP OAPs Frail Old peoples home Poverty poor penniless Pain sad Tired frightened fragile

Frail old Lady holding her handbag Old people OAP OAPs Elderly Old Lady Sitting in A Chair Old Peoples Home Care home Worried Elderly woman poverty poor penniless Pain sad Tired frightened cold July

Mrs Eliza Mooney and her cat prudence May 1971 Thieves broke into Mrs Mooneys house and severed gas pipes, luckily Prudence saved her life, by waking her. © Mirrorpix

Small talk
Marko Laca

A Ball at Theropia (engraving)
1041378 A Ball at Theropia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ball at Theropia)

Christmas Dinners for the Old People (engraving)
3634729 Christmas Dinners for the Old People (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Dinners for the Old People. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1877)

Moment of silence
Andrei Nicolas - The Traveler

Les Jours Tristes
Milena Seita

Old People - Motor Cycle Couple OAPs Pensioners

Music Fans at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Scotland, 27th May 1984. Festival sponsored by Radio Clyde

Princess Diana, arrives to officially open Acorns Childrens Hospice, only the 3rd Childrens hospice in the World, 14th December 1988

Old ladies wearing hats. 16th August 1962

Elderly people playing dominoes, Coventry. 16th August 1962

Pearly kings and queens play the washboard and other musical instruments during a concert

Old people dressed as Pearly Kings and Queens performing on stage during a concert. Old man dancing on stage with a play horse

Old people dressed as Pearly Kings and Queens dancing on stage during a concert. Woman showing her bloomers

Pearly kings and queens concert party

WW2 Refugees from Caen in quarries 1944 The photograph shows refugees from Caen Faubourg de Vancelles and surrounding villages living in quarries near Fleury-sur-Orne

WW2 France Caen Amaye-Sur-Orne 1944 As the British entered the small village of Amaye Sur Orne South West of Caen they found an old woman the only resident left out of a former population of 250

WW2 Invasion of France 1944 A soldier helps an elderly woman through the debris

Princess Diana pays a visit to the old folks home run by the Guinness Trust at Newham in Londons East End. She wore a black double breasted coat dress with brass buttons at the front

Two old ladies knitting. 16th August 1962

Five elderly men chatting in Trinity Street, Coventry. 30th June 1966

Camel - Enid Beynon and Cecil Long get some attention from Topsy the camel at St Mellons Agricultural Show - 9th Aug 1995

Two ladies performing on stage during a pearly kings and queens concert party

Wartime food rationing - people queuing up for their shopping - bread rationing. View from outside bakery, showing villagers taking loaves of bread. Hambrook, 25th May 1944

Elderly woman assisted by her husband walk through the Liepzig Strasse Berlin amid blitzed buildings with their only belongings 1945

An old woman and her husband July 1945 trundle through the Leipzig Strasse of Berlin, with their few remaining belongings during WW2

Jackie Milburn officially opened the flats for the elderly at Parkside Court, Great North Road, Wideopen, Newcastle 28 October 1980 - l - r Wilson Bell, 75, Jackie, Jock Grierson, 76 Stephen Ward

Tommy Steele with seventy one year old Dorothy Sargent and his Aunt Amerlia Theobald He returned to the area of his old home in Bermondsey London to unveil a plaque in a £ 30

OAPs Pensioners

Mrs Goul attempting to start her motor car by using the starting handle Circa 1957

Pensioner takes a nap on a park bench Sleeping old people Senior gentleman

Older gentleman standing holding bags by a fence

An old gentleman looks up hopefully whilst marking his card during a Bingo session at Belle Vue in Manchester. Old man with hat and glasses Luck August 1963 1960s

Winner of the Easter Bonnet parade at the Wood End Pensioners Association Mrs Elizabeth Edmunds, of Bell Green with Mr Harry Nicholson, who was the only man to take part in the parade

The hula hoop whirls again. August 1976 P004896

Pat Pedrick pose for a life study at Art College. Circa 1955

Old People: Holidays: Pensioners enjoying themselves on holiday abroad in Benidorm, Spain. March 1983 83-1202 Greeting Cards (UK) - thebacklandstudio.com - 03/06/2008

Holidays: This elderly holidaymaker enjoys the Mirror Beach Fashion Show at Yarmouth. August 1959

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"Embracing the Joys of Life: Old People Unite in Penzance, UK" In the picturesque town of Penzance, located in West Cornwall, UK, a heartwarming sight unfolds as old people gather to play bowls. With their experienced hands and unwavering determination, these pensioners showcase their skills on the green fields. The sound of laughter and friendly banter fills the air as they engage in small talk between games. Meanwhile, memories from days gone by resurface as we catch a glimpse of history. A snapshot from 12th July 1974 captures pensioners patiently queuing outside Greggs Seconds Shop on Westgate Road. Their resilience shines through as they await their turn to purchase some treats. Amidst this tapestry of life's moments, an engraving reveals a frail old lady clutching her handbag tightly—a symbol of strength and independence that defines many elderly individuals. In another engraving titled "A Ball at Theropia, " we witness a moment frozen in time where old people come together for joyous celebrations. The spirit of giving is also evident during festive seasons with engravings depicting Christmas Dinners for the Old People—an act that warms hearts and brings smiles to wrinkled faces. Sometimes words fail to capture emotions adequately; hence there are moments when silence speaks volumes. As we observe a momentary pause amidst all the hustle and bustle, it becomes clear how much wisdom resides within these seasoned souls. From left to right, each person has unique stories etched upon their weathered faces—stories waiting to be shared with anyone willing to listen. Whether it's Les Jours Tristes or Music Fans at Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow on May 27th, 1984—the love for music transcends age barriers as older generations revel alongside younger ones. Finally, let us not forget those who refuse to conform to stereotypes—a motor cycle couple defying expectations, proving that age is just a number.