Vagrant Collection (page 8)

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

Pallas's Warbler - October Isles of Scilly
RES-435 Pallas's / Pallass Leaf Warbler - October Isles of Scilly, UK Phylloscopus proregulus Dist: North East & Central Asia, Sakhalin Island, China & Indo-china

Humes Yellow-browed Warbler Brighton, UK
RES-432 Humes Yellow-browed / Humes Leaf Warbler Brighton, UK Phylloscopus inornatus humei Sub-species of Yellow-browed Warbler Dist: North India, Bangladesh

Yellow-browed Warbler - perched on branch, October Isles of Scilly
RES-425 Yellow-browed Warbler - perched on branch, October Isles of Scilly Phylloscopus inornatus Dist: North India, South Tibet, West China, Asia inc. Thailand

Vagrant & Theatre
A Paris vagrant looks at theatre posters to see how he should pass the evening

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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.