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"Rediscovering the Charm of Perambulators: A Journey through Time" Step back in time with Silver Cross, as we delve into the fascinating history of perambulators

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Evacuees growing cabbages, 1940, (1943). Creator: Leila Faithfull

Evacuees growing cabbages, 1940, (1943). Creator: Leila Faithfull
Evacuees growing cabbages, 1940, (1943). Evacuated British children growing vegetables during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London

Background imagePerambulator Collection: The Butter, Brooms and Basket Market, Bayeux, France

The Butter, Brooms and Basket Market, Bayeux, France
The Butter, Brooms and Basket Market, Bayeux, Normandy, France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Milk pram, 1933. Creator: Unknown

Milk pram, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Milk pram, 1933. Pneumatic tyres on ball-bearing wheels, bumpers, and a hand-brake have been fitted to the latest type of milk " pram" - to the delight of sleepers

Background imagePerambulator Collection: The Victoria Gardens, Windsor, 1901. Creator: Unknown

The Victoria Gardens, Windsor, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Victoria Gardens, Windsor, 1901. Settlement of Windsor was first established c1791. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Background imagePerambulator Collection: The Young Laird, c1900, (c1930). Creator: Robert Gemmell Hutchison

The Young Laird, c1900, (c1930). Creator: Robert Gemmell Hutchison
The Young Laird, c1900, (c1930). A group of Scottish estate workers crowd round to admire their landlords young son, who is dressed in an elaborate white outfit

Background imagePerambulator Collection: St. Patricks Cathedral, New York City, c1897. Creator: Unknown

St. Patricks Cathedral, New York City, c1897. Creator: Unknown
St. Patricks Cathedral, New York City, c1897. Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral church and landmark on 5th Avenue in New York City, designed by James Renwick Jr

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Prince Edward, 1936, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Prince Edward, 1936, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Prince Edward, 1936, (1937). One year old son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent; nephew of King George VI, 1936. From " George VI, King and Emperor", by Major J. T. Gorman [W. & G. Foyle Ltd

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Food Queues in London owing to shortages

Food Queues in London owing to shortages
Food Queues in London owing to shortage of supplies. People waiting to get 2 ounces only Date: 1918

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Experience Joins Hands With Youth, 1942, (1945). Creator: Unknown

Experience Joins Hands With Youth, 1942, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Experience Joins Hands With Youth, 1942, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with South African Prime Minister General Jan Smuts in the grounds of the British

Background imagePerambulator Collection: An Incident in the Park, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham

An Incident in the Park, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
An Incident in the Park, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Baby in a fine perambulator

Baby in a fine perambulator, parked on a the pavement Date: circa 1920s

Background imagePerambulator Collection: The Bund - Yokohama Harbour, Yokohama, Japan

The Bund - Yokohama Harbour, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1909

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Lloyd Loom perambulator

Lloyd Loom perambulator with a sweet young occupant! Date: circa 1920s

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Exmouth, from the Beacon, c1896. Artist: HT Cousins

Exmouth, from the Beacon, c1896. Artist: HT Cousins
Exmouth, from the Beacon, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Children and carers in a garden, Hampstead, London, 1960

Children and carers in a garden, Hampstead, London, 1960
Children and carers in Wadham Gardens, Hampstead, London, 1960. Women and children in the garden of a nursery with prams, playpens and toys

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Boundary Street Area Laundry, Bethnal Green, London, 1964

Boundary Street Area Laundry, Bethnal Green, London, 1964. A woman washes some clothes in a deep sink, while more clothes are piled on a pram behind her

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Street scene with family, Ollerton, North Nottinghamshire, 11th July 1962. Artist

Street scene with family, Ollerton, North Nottinghamshire, 11th July 1962. Artist
A family living in the north of England leaving their newly built semi-detatched house in Ollerton, North Nottinghamshire, 11th July 1962

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Village duck pond scene, Tickhill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961

Village duck pond scene, Tickhill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Little has changed in this pleasant scene taken in the village of Tickhill near Doncaster in November of 1961

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Chestnut Grove, Conisborough, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters

Chestnut Grove, Conisborough, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Chestnut Grove, Conisborough, South Yorkshire, 1964. In a photograph taken for Conisborough Urban District Council (near Doncaster)

Background imagePerambulator Collection: P the Perky, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

P the Perky, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
P the Perky, 1903. An initial letter P from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imagePerambulator Collection: David Lloyd George - The Great Statesman Surrounded By His Family, 1905, (c1925)

David Lloyd George - The Great Statesman Surrounded By His Family, 1905, (c1925). David Lloyd George, (1863-1945), British Liberal politician

Background imagePerambulator Collection: The result of an air raid: A wrecked house in Southend, 1915

The result of an air raid: A wrecked house in Southend, 1915
The result of an air raid: A wrecked house in Southend. 1915. The destruction caused by a German Zeppelin attack, 10th May 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Woman and children in a pushchair, 1937

Woman and children in a pushchair, 1937. From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Brighton, c1905, (1918). Artist: Charles Conder

Brighton, c1905, (1918). Artist: Charles Conder
Brighton, c1905, (1918). From The Studio Volume 74. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

Background imagePerambulator Collection: The little mother, Regents Park, London, c1900 (1901)

The little mother, Regents Park, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Regents Park, London, c1910

Regents Park, London, c1910

Background imagePerambulator Collection: I m Sick to Death of Women (From The Boy), c1900. Artist: Claude Allin Shepperson

I m Sick to Death of Women (From The Boy), c1900. Artist: Claude Allin Shepperson
I m Sick to Death of Women (From The Boy), c1900. From The Studio Volume 76. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1919]

Background imagePerambulator Collection: The Rustic Bridge, Boscombe Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, c1900-c1919(?)

The Rustic Bridge, Boscombe Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, c1900-c1919(?)

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Under the cherry blossoms, looking northeast along the main avenue of Shiba Park, Tokyo, Japan

Under the cherry blossoms, looking northeast along the main avenue of Shiba Park, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imagePerambulator Collection: The Broadway, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, early 20th century. Artist: Valentine & Sons

The Broadway, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, early 20th century. Artist: Valentine & Sons
The Broadway, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, early 20th century

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Rotten Row, Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927

Rotten Row, Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Kerb-side gramophone-player, Holborn, London, 1926-1927

Kerb-side gramophone-player, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imagePerambulator Collection: A bell busker, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

A bell busker, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
A bell busker, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Children watching a Punch and Judy show in a London street, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish

Children watching a Punch and Judy show in a London street, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Children watching a Punch and Judy show in a London street, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Background imagePerambulator Collection: New Parade, East Worthing, West Sussex, early 20th century

New Parade, East Worthing, West Sussex, early 20th century

Background imagePerambulator Collection: One year old, 1915

One year old, 1915

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Princess Elizabeth riding a tricycle, March 1932, (1937)

Princess Elizabeth riding a tricycle, March 1932, (1937). The future Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). A print from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Background imagePerambulator Collection: In Battersea Park, 1911

In Battersea Park, 1911. An example of Darwinism in everday life. A nursemaid wheeling Master Jones, son of a famous cricketer, in his pram in Battersea Park, London

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, and Maria of Russia, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, c1899-c1900

Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, and Maria of Russia, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, c1899-c1900. Artist: K von Hahn
Grand Duchesses Olga (1895-1918), Tatiana (1897-1918), and Maria (1899-1918) of Russia, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia. c1899-c1900

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Photograph of children at school during the Paris Commune, 1871

Photograph of children at school during the Paris Commune, 1871

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Pedestrian district in Wassenaar. Artist: CM Dixon

Pedestrian district in Wassenaar. Artist: CM Dixon
Pedestrian district in Wassenaar, Holland

Background imagePerambulator Collection: General Adoption of the Rolling Skate, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier

General Adoption of the Rolling Skate, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
General Adoption of the Rolling Skate, 1866. Men, women and children are all on roller skates, going about their usual business. In the top picture even the policeman is on skates

Background imagePerambulator Collection: An Up-hill Job, 1860

An Up-hill Job, 1860. Mr Policeman Punch says, (compassionately), : Now, Little un, do you Think you ll be able to Shove that Perambulator Up them Steps

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Don t Broil your Babies!, 1859

Don t Broil your Babies!, 1859. The nursemaids bonnet is large enough to act as a sunshade for the two children. The pram could be seen as a prototype of the latest fashion in pushchairs in 2001

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Maid pram Keizersgracht right left numbers 692-704

Maid pram Keizersgracht right left numbers 692-704
Maid with pram on Keizersgracht, Maid with pram on Keizersgracht. From right to left the numbers 692-704, canals, waters (in city), baby carriage, pram, perambulator, baby sitter, Keizersgracht

Background imagePerambulator Collection: stroller beach woman leans child pram foreground

stroller beach woman leans child pram foreground
At the stroller on the beach, At the stroller on the beach. A woman leans over the child in a pram. In the foreground a seated woman with a rattle in her hand, on the left a suitcase

Background imagePerambulator Collection: Baby in a pram on a cutout greetings card

Baby in a pram on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s



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"Rediscovering the Charm of Perambulators: A Journey through Time" Step back in time with Silver Cross, as we delve into the fascinating history of perambulators. From the picturesque Rosemundy House in St Agnes, Cornwall during the early 1900s to Leatherhead's Church Street in Surrey, these iconic prams have left their mark on countless generations. Traveling further back, we find ourselves in Fletching village in 1907, where proud parents strolled along cobbled streets with their little ones nestled comfortably inside a Silver Cross perambulator. Even royalty couldn't resist their allure - Princess Elizabeth herself was captured playing with her dolls' pram amidst the grandeur of Hyde Park. But it's not just about elegance and luxury; perambulators have also played a role in preserving cultural heritage. Picture a Tuscarora Indian village hut adorned with a traditional pram - an unexpected fusion of cultures that showcases how these carriages transcend boundaries. The power of storytelling comes alive when we remember Sergei Eisenstein's masterpiece "Battleship Potemkin. " In this iconic scene from his silent film released in 1925, a woman tragically meets her fate on the Odessa Steps while clutching onto her baby's pram - forever etched into our collective memory. Fast forward to Victorian England and witness governesses or nannies gracefully navigating bustling streets while tending to infants safely tucked away within their perambulators. These scenes evoke nostalgia for an era defined by grace and sophistication. From Cotswold villages depicted on canvas to Hampton Court Castle's enchanting grounds, children have reveled in the joyous adventures facilitated by these timeless carriages. Two young children explore hand-in-hand as they create memories that will last a lifetime. As we reflect upon this captivating journey through time, let us celebrate the enduring legacy of perambulators.