Twopence Collection

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Advert, Fairy Dyes for home dyeing Date: 1920s

Sinking of the Lusitania, poem by Baker and Cure
RMS LUSITANIA: Rare pamphlet entitled Sinking of The Lusitania, a poem written by Lewis O. Baker and R. W. Cure, extending over three pages. Date: circa 1915

Cover design, Father Christmas, Meccano magazine
Cover design, Father Christmas in a Meccano aeroplane dropping Meccano sets to boys Date: 1923

Programme cover, Chessington Zoo & Circus
Burnt Stub, the home of Chessington Zoo & Circus, Surrey. Date: 1945

Elephant Rides in Regent's Park Zoo 1900
Two pence a time at the Regent's Park Zoo in north west London. Date: 1900

Comic postcard, Woman watching ships sail by - 3 hours 2d Date: early 20th century

At Twopence a Time (b / w photo)
3102041 At Twopence a Time (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Twopence a Time)

Cartwheel twopence, 1797 (bronze)
1220149 Cartwheel twopence, 1797 (bronze) by KAochler, Conrad Heinrich (c.1740-1810); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George III (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)

The Sweating System (litho)
1595305 The Sweating System (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sweating System. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1888)

London Underground ticket and change giving machine, issuing twopenny tickets. Date: 1928

Shepherds Bush Underground Station, platform scene. Date: 1900s

Cover design, clown with Christmas cracker
Cover design, clown blowing through a Christmas cracker. 1937

Crowd of people on a street corner, Birmingham
Crowd of people on a street corner, near Sutton Park, Birmingham, outside a building where cycles can be stored for the bargain price of two pennies (2d). circa 1910s

Good Samaritans (colour litho)
3096317 Good Samaritans (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good Samaritans)

Huttons start in life (engraving)
6006394 Huttons start in life (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huttons start in life)

A Letter from Mrs Jowler to Colonel John Jowler, Skinpore, Punjaub, India (engraving)
1062622 A Letter from Mrs Jowler to Colonel John Jowler, Skinpore, Punjaub, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover design, The Humorist, price two pence, August 1927. 1927

Cover design, Irish Exhibition Programme, Olympia, London
Cover design, Irish Exhibition, Official Daily Programme, Olympia, London, 6, 7 and 8 August 1888. 1888

Humpty and Dumpty the rabbits are sold
Sold Again! -- Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits are sold for a penny each, although their mother had told them that they were worth their weight in gold. Date: 1912

Cover of Home Chat Magazine, showing a young woman putting up lanterns for some New Year entertaining. She is wearing a red and blue patterned party dress

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"Twopence: A Journey Through Time and History" Step back in time to the era of World War II, where twopence held a significant value. As victory celebrations erupted across the globe, this humble coin became a symbol of hope and resilience. In the postwar period, an advert for Fairy Dyes caught the eye of many home-dyeing enthusiasts. With just twopence, they could transform their garments into vibrant works of art. The sinking of the Lusitania left a lasting impact on society, inspiring Baker and Cure to pen a poignant poem that captured the tragedy's essence. Their words echoed through generations. Father Christmas adorned magazine covers with his enchanting presence, captivating young hearts as they eagerly awaited Meccano magazines filled with imaginative cover designs. Chessington Zoo & Circus brought joy to families seeking entertainment. Its programme cover showcased thrilling performances that could be enjoyed for just twopence. The RMS Titanic's tragic fate was immortalized through shell memorials and two publications that recounted its untimely demise. Twopence allowed people to remember those lost at sea. Regent's Park Zoo offered unforgettable experiences like elephant rides in 1900. For just twopence, visitors could embark on an adventure unlike any other amidst nature's majestic creatures. A comic postcard depicted a woman captivated by ships sailing by for three hours - all for the price of twopence. This amusing snapshot from the early 20th century encapsulated simple pleasures. "At Twopence a Time, " an evocative black-and-white photo captured moments frozen in time. It reminded us how even small investments can yield priceless memories worth cherishing forever. Dating back to 1797, cartwheel twopences made from bronze were treasured artifacts showcasing craftsmanship from centuries ago – tangible pieces of history passed down through generations. "The Sweating System" lithograph shed light on labor conditions during industrialization.