Vagrant Collection (page 7)

Isabelline Shrike (Lanius isabellinus) immature, first winter plumage, vagrant, perched on bramble stem, Horsey, Norfolk, England, october

White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) adult, vagrant, walking at edge of water, England, may

Grey Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) dead adult, washed up on beach strandline, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, England, january

Iberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus ibericus) adult male, vagrant, perched on twig, Walderslade, Kent, England, may

Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) immature male, vagrant, standing on sandy mound, Horsey, Norfolk, England, june

Trumpeter Finch (Rhodopechys githaginea) adult male, summer plumage, vagrant feeding on beach, Cley, Norfolk, England, june

Pallass Warbler (Phylloscopus proregulus) adult, autumn vagrant, perched on stem, Burnham Overy, Norfolk, England, october

Homeless person in Washington DC
Homeless person sleeping in temporary homemade tent structure on I St NW near McPherson Square, Washington DC

Sooty Tern - in flight - Wales - July
RES-1163 Sooty Tern - in flight Wales - July Sterna fuscata Vagrant George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sooty Tern - stood with Arctic Terns - Wales - July
RES-1164 Sooty Tern - stood with Arctic Terns Wales - July Sterna fuscata Vagrant George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Trumpeter Finch - Kent June
RES-1167 Trumpeter Finch Kent June Bucanetes githagineus Vagrant George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-flanked Bluetail, probable 1st w female Waxham Norfolk October 2010

Trumpeter Finch Rhodopechys githaginea vagrant to Cley Norfolk UK spring 2010

Salvation Army, Thames Embankment, London
Salvation Army officers in conversation with a group of vagrants spending the night on a bench on the Thames Embankment in Central London

Tramp outside Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London
A shuffling tramp outside the Empire Theatre in Leicester Square, Central London, contrasts strongly with the well dressed patrons on the left

Old woman vagrant asleep in park, London
An elderly female tramp or vagrant sleeps at the foot of a tree in one of Londons parks. Her head rests on one of her bags

Transformation from young tramp to soldier
Before-and-after pictures of a young vagrant transformed into an army cadet over a three-month period with the help of former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray

Vagrants asleep on bench on Thames Embankment, London
Two tramps in shabby overcoats, flat caps and muddy shoes, spend the night on a bench on Londons Thames Embankment

Female tramp asleep on steps, London
A female tramp sleeps on steps somewhere in Central London, where many of the citys homeless made their beds under bridges and railway arches. Date: circa 1930

Frank Gray, Liberal MP
In the late 1920s, former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray (1880-1935) disguised himself as a tramp to experience first-hand the life of such individuals

Frank Gray, MP, disguised as a tramp
In the late 1920s, former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray (1880-1935) disguised himself as a tramp to experience first-hand the life of such individuals

Salvation Army night shelter at supper time
A midnight supper of soup and bread at a London Salvation Army shelter for men brought in from the streets

Salvation Army Seeking the Homeless, London
Two Salvation Army officers accost men sleeping rough on a metal bench. The Army toured London streets offering tickets to their overnight shelters

Salvation Army Industrial Home, London
Inmates of a Salvation Army Industrial Home. Residents of the home were expected to work in return for their board and lodging

Salvation Army Food Depot, London
Men queuing at one of the food depots set up in London by the Salvation Army in the 1890s. The depots provided low cost food and meals for down and outs

Vagrants Food Ticket, Hinckley Union, Leicestershire
Ticket issued to a vagrant following his departure from the Hinckley Union workhouse, Leicestershire. When he presented it to the specified person (en route to his next destination)

Manchester Union Casual Wards, Manchester
Casual wards for tramps and vagrants at Tame Street, Ancoates, Manchester. The original premises were set up in a former cotton mill in 1897 but were rebuilt in around 1900 after being burnt down

Cockermouth Union schools, Flimby, Cumberland
The Cockermouth Union workhouse schools at Flimby, Cumberland. Flimby Lodge was purchased by the Union in 1886 for conversion to a school and vagrant wards

Rowton House, Whitechapel, East London
The Rowton House (named Tower House, built in 1902) on Fielding Street, Whitechapel, East London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose built

Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward, East London
A line of men gathers near the Whitechapel Workhouse casual ward (vagrants ward) on Thomas Street, East London, waiting for its opening time

Whitechapel Workhouse, Casual Ward Dormitory
A dormitory of the Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward on Thomas Street, East London. There are rolled up hammocks attached along each wall. The floor is bare boards

The Unemployed and the Workhouse, satirical postcard
Two workmen are digging a hole outside a workhouse. A dishevelled tramp figure asks them why they are working when the workhouse would give them a home for free

Union Workhouse, Tonbridge, Kent, Womens Ward
Interior of a womens ward in the Tonbridge Union workhouse, Kent. The three inmates are wearing the typical uniform of long skirt, blouse, shawl, and bonnet

Vagrant and policeman outside Truth Offices
A policeman shines his torch down on a vagrant asleep on the pavement outside the offices of the Truth weekly newspaper

Union Workhouse, Tonbridge, Kent, Female Inmates
A row of female inmates seated by a window inside the Tonbridge Union workhouse. A uniform of long skirt, blouse, shawl and bonnet was the normal attire for elderly women in the workhouse

Old women picking oakum in a Casual Ward
The womens casual ward (vagrants ward) of a workhouse, thought to be at Lambeth, south London. Three women in workhouse uniform sit on benches

Vagrants sleeping rough in London
A group of vagrants sleeping rough under an archway in front of some large gates, somewhere in London

Gifts for vagrants / W H Robinson
Post War Britain - Making the best of an unpleasant necessity. A tramp is offered a cigar by two friendly smiling policeman so that he may move

Turkish Beggar - Constantinople

Railway Sleeper - Kings Cross Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing tramp at Kings Cross Station dreaming of wealth as he clutches a copy of the Financial Times. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Railway Sleeper - Bath Station (Christmas)
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Tramp at Bath Station at Christmas. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Old Tramp cooking his dinner
An old tramp cooking sausages in the open air over a small camp fire, surrounded by a variety of animals and with his pet Jack Russell dog sheltering beside him

Homeless in St James s
Early morning - the Enumerator taking the census in St Jamess Park. The homeless are woken and interviewed

Irish Emigrant / Song
An Irish emigrant rests at the side of the road

Policeman discovering sleeping waif on a doorstep
A policeman discovering a sleeping waif on a doorstep

Knot (Calidris canutus). Soroby, Argyll, , Scotland, UK
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Paddyfield Warbler - October Isles of Scilly, UK
RES-437-m Paddyfield Warbler - October Isles of Scilly, UK Acrocephalus agricola Dist: Central Asia to India UK Vagrant George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Raddes Warbler - October Isles of Scilly, UK
RES-436 Raddes Warbler - October Isles of Scilly, UK Phylloscopus schwarzi Dist: North Central & North East Asia to Burma

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"Vagrant: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of vagrancy, where stories unfold in unexpected places. From the historic Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross, London to the iconic image of Charlie Chaplin as the little tramp, vagrancy has left its mark on our collective consciousness. In "Modern Times" (1936), Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard portray a pair of wanderers navigating life's challenges with resilience and humor. Their characters embody the spirit of those who have roamed aimlessly, seeking solace amidst an ever-changing world. Luke Fildes' poignant painting "Houseless and Hungry" captures the harsh reality faced by many vagrants during Victorian times. The Union Workhouse in Wokingham, Berkshire stands as a reminder of society's attempts to address homelessness through institutionalization. Nature too holds its own surprises when it comes to vagrant sightings. The Pallass Warbler spotted at Burnham Overy Dunes in Norfolk or the Little Crake male on Unst Shetland showcase how even birds can become temporary wanderers. The Industrial School for Girls in Maryhill, Glasgow tells tales of young girls forced into lives of uncertainty. These institutions aimed to provide shelter but often perpetuated cycles of destitution instead. History reveals moments that touch our hearts; Thomas Becket washing beggars' feet reminds us that compassion transcends social status. Meanwhile, images from early 1900s London depict rough sleeping as a stark reality for countless individuals struggling against adversity. Among these narratives emerges one that resonates deeply - "VAGRANT ORPHAN 4/4". This enigmatic phrase invites contemplation about lost souls searching for belonging amid a vast universe filled with fleeting encounters. As we reflect upon these hints scattered across time and space - from stone-breaking cells within workhouses to cinematic masterpieces.