Rhymes Collection (page 8)

The rocking-horse would run away, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

And golden honey from the hive, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Our dolls would come alive, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

If Fairy Tales were True, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Georgie Porgie (colour litho)
5197831 Georgie Porgie (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgie Porgie. Illustration for Little Jack Horners Picture Book (George Routledge, c 1880)

Hickery Dickery Dock (colour litho)
5197822 Hickery Dickery Dock (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hickery Dickery Dock)

"There was an Old Man of Cape Horn, who wished he had never been born", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386629 " There was an Old Man of Cape Horn, who wished he had never been born", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man of Moldavia, who had the most curious behaviour", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386620 " There was an Old Man of Moldavia, who had the most curious behaviour", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man of the Wreking, whose shoes made a horrible creaking", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386619 " There was an Old Man of the Wreking, whose shoes made a horrible creaking", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man from the West, who never could get any rest", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386615 " There was an Old Man from the West, who never could get any rest", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man of Peru, who never knew what he should do", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386614 " There was an Old Man of Peru, who never knew what he should do", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man of the Cape, who possessed a large Barbary Ape", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386711 " There was an Old Man of the Cape, who possessed a large Barbary Ape", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man of Leghorn, the smallest that ever was born", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386708 " There was an Old Man of Leghorn, the smallest that ever was born", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Person of Mold, who shrank from sensations of cold", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386694 " There was an Old Person of Mold, who shrank from sensations of cold", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man of Apulia, whose conduct was very peculiar", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386691 " There was an Old Man of Apulia, whose conduct was very peculiar", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man of Madras, who rode on a cream-coloured Ass", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386688 " There was an Old Man of Madras, who rode on a cream-coloured Ass", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man on whose nose most birds of the air could repose", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386681 " There was an Old Man on whose nose most birds of the air could repose", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Person of Ems, who casually fell in the Thames", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386680 " There was an Old Person of Ems, who casually fell in the Thames", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Lady of Hull, who was chased by a virulent Bull", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386672 " There was a Young Lady of Hull, who was chased by a virulent Bull", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Man with a nose, who said, If you choose to suppose ", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386662 " There was an Old Man with a nose, who said, If you choose to suppose ", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Lady whose bonnet came untied when the birds sat upon it", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386654 " There was a Young Lady whose bonnet came untied when the birds sat upon it", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Lady whose chin resembled the point of a pin", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386653 " There was a Young Lady whose chin resembled the point of a pin", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Lady of Bute, who played on a silver-gilt flute", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386638 " There was a Young Lady of Bute, who played on a silver-gilt flute", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Person of Rhodes, who strongly objected to toads", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386635 " There was an Old Person of Rhodes, who strongly objected to toads", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Person from Crete, whose toilette was far from complete", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386633 " There was a Young Person from Crete, whose toilette was far from complete", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Person of Rheims, who was troubled with horrible dreams", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386630 " There was an Old Person of Rheims, who was troubled with horrible dreams", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Goosey, Goosey Gander
LLM462793 Goosey, Goosey Gander by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goosey, Goosey Gander)

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
LLM462790 Baa, Baa, Black Sheep by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep)

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are
LLM460257 Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are)

The King was in his counting-house, Counting out his money
LLM460254 The King was in his counting-house, Counting out his money by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King was in his counting-house, Counting out his money)

Set of Playing Cards depicting Satirical Scenes of Current Commercial Ventures
XJF275633 Set of Playing Cards depicting Satirical Scenes of Current Commercial Ventures and Investments, c.1720 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Hey Diddle Diddle (colour litho)
3621389 Hey Diddle Diddle (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hey Diddle Diddle)

See, saw, Margery Daw (engraving)
3654749 See, saw, Margery Daw (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: See, saw, Margery Daw)

How many miles is it to Babylon? threescore miles and ten (engraving)
3654701 How many miles is it to Babylon? threescore miles and ten (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: How many miles is it to Babylon)

A was an Archer and shot at a frog (engraving)
3654684 A was an Archer and shot at a frog (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A was an Archer and shot at a frog)

Ring-a-ring-a-roses (colour litho)
3631242 Ring-a-ring-a-roses (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring-a-ring-a-roses)

Tom, Tom, the pipers son (colour litho)
3631240 Tom, Tom, the pipers son (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom, Tom, the pipers son)

All around the green gravel (colour litho)
3631238 All around the green gravel (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All around the green gravel)

My mother, and your mother (colour litho)
3631236 My mother, and your mother (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: My mother, and your mother)

As I was going up Pippin Hill (colour litho)
3631235 As I was going up Pippin Hill (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: As I was going up Pippin Hill)

Here am I, little jumping Joan (colour litho)
3631226 Here am I, little jumping Joan (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here am I, little jumping Joan)

Billy boy blue, come blow me your horn (colour litho)
3631224 Billy boy blue, come blow me your horn (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billy boy blue, come blow me your horn)

Little Betty Blue (colour litho)
3631223 Little Betty Blue (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Betty Blue)

Tell Tale Tit (colour litho)
3631221 Tell Tale Tit (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tell Tale Tit)

Mary, Mary, quite contrary (colour litho)
3631219 Mary, Mary, quite contrary (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Mary, quite contrary)

Jack and Jill (colour litho)
3631216 Jack and Jill (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and Jill)

Little Bo-peep has lost her sheep (colour litho)
3631213 Little Bo-peep has lost her sheep (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Bo-peep has lost her sheep)

There was a little boy and a little girl (colour litho)
3631212 There was a little boy and a little girl (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a little boy and a little girl)

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"Rhymes: Unveiling the Melodies of Childhood" Step into a world where nursery rhymes come alive, transporting us back to our carefree days. From "Mary, Mary, quite contrary" tending her magical garden to mischievous "Georgie Porgie, " these they have woven themselves into the fabric of our childhood memories. As we wander through hills adorned with snowflakes and anticipation in "Christmas Is Coming, " Cecil Aldin's enchanting illustration from 1898 captures the essence of joy and wonder that this season brings. And who could forget Pauline Baynes' whimsical depiction of "The Land of Christmas Plays, " where dreams take center stage? In the timeless classic "Song of Sixpence" from 1818, we witness a grand feast fit for royalty as blackbirds emerge from a pie. Lucy Locket may have lost her pocket, but she finds solace in the rhythm and charm of her own tale. "Wee Willie Winkie" tiptoes through moonlit streets while Polly puts on the kettle for tea-time delights. An old man with a beard shares his quirky wisdom in Edward Lear's delightful verse – reminding us that life is full of surprises. Join three little kittens on their playful escapades or delve into Taffy's Welsh adventures; each rhyme holds its unique allure. And who can resist Little Miss Muffet as she encounters an unexpected visitor? These cherished rhymes echo across generations, uniting young and old alike in their simple yet profound messages. They remind us that within every word lies a melody waiting to be sung—a testament to the power and beauty found within poetry's embrace. So let us revisit these treasured verses once more—where imagination knows no bounds—and allow ourselves to be transported back to those innocent moments when they were our companions on this journey called life.