Villagers Collection

Cricket in an English Village
A classic English village scene of cricket played under the watchful gaze of the church steeple. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Census at Bethlehem (oil on canvas)
XIR227275 The Census at Bethlehem (oil on canvas) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); 112x163 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

The Toast by William Heath Robinson
A charming and detailed scene showing a large extended family, or possibly group of villagers drinking a toast around a large table groaning with delicious fruit pies, turkey, jelly, soup

Bulgarian Peasants Dance
Bulgarian peasants perform a traditional dance before village elders and interested tourists

Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape
CH11386 Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info)

A village in winter in an extensive landscape with figures on the ice (oil on canvas)
621503 A village in winter in an extensive landscape with figures on the ice (oil on canvas) by Edema, Gerard van (c.1652-c.1700); 236.2x205.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Market Day in a Mexican Village. Date: circa 1920s

French Basque wedding
The delivery of the future spouses furniture to the Bridegrooms house. Date: circa 1908

Folklore / Werewolves
French villagers hunt a werewolf

Tillington, Nr Petworth, Sussex, from The Cottages and the Village Life of Rural England
2637680 Tillington, Nr Petworth, Sussex, from The Cottages and the Village Life of Rural England published by Dent & Sons Limited, 1912 (colour litho) by Quinton

Crofters Houses - Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Crofters Houses at Stornoway, a burgh on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Date: circa 1910s

Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese people - Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Maha (big) Rabana or Banku (bench) Rabana, played by two or more people at a time is used at wedding festivals

The Quayside, Newlyn (w / c on paper)
XPG379875 The Quayside, Newlyn (w/c on paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The White Horse Inn by Harry Graham
Promotional postcard for The White Horse Inn by Harry Graham from the German of Hans Muller (Im Weissen Roessl, Grosses Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 8th November 1930); music Ralph Benatzky &c

The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Russian Villagers drinking tea (poured from a samovar) as they listen to a young gent playing an accordion. Date: circa 1906

Welsh Women in Traditional Costume by Cross at St Davids
Welsh Women in Traditional Costume by The Old Cross at St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales Date: circa 1910s

A Village Post Office in Jamaica Date: circa 1907

Morris Dance / Musto
MORRIS DANCING: Thaxted, Essex. Villagers gather outside the church on a sunny day to watch a morris dancing team perform to the strains of an accordian

Lord of Misrule C1600
THE LORD OF MISRULE leading the villagers in a festive procession

The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas)
6199347 The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Carse, Alexander (1770-1843); 89x133 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

An Encounter on the Road, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
5895234 An Encounter on the Road, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Walbourn, Ernest (1872-1927); 61x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Walbourn, Ernest (1872-1927))

When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas)
CH251477 When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 137.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Villagers Gathered Around the Wireless
Villagers in Charlwood, Sussex, gathered around the wireless radio in a local pub. 1940

Mobile library in an English village
Enthusiastic readers line up to enter a mobile library in an unidentified rural village in the 1950s. Date: 1950s

Syria - Village Street near Aleppo Date: circa 1920s

Persian Village, South Persia (Iran)
Scene in a Persian Village, South Persia (Iran). Date: circa 1910s

A village Bazaar - Iran Date: circa 1910s

Football by John Hassall
A group of village boys indulge in the rough and tumble of an impromptu game of football

Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
An opening custom of the Anglesey Hunt, whereby hot coppers or small change (heated in a bucket by the fire) are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball

The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR173095 The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 126x320 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

Easter Celebrations in Rural Russia
Easter Celebrations in Russia - The traditional cakes pictures are only baked once a year for the celebration. Date: 1902

Island of Lemnos, Greece in the northern part of the Aegean Sea. Front view. Date: circa 1910s

Carhampton Apple Tree
APPLE TREE CUSTOM Trees are toasted with mulled cider while singing a wassail song; cider-soaked toast is left for robins, and guns are fired to frighten evil spirits

Two Nuer Girls - Upper Nile, Bahr-el-Zaraf, Sudan, Africa
Two Nuer Girls - Upper Nile, Bahr-el-Zaraf, South Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1910s

Five Nuer Girls of the Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa
Five Nuer Girls of the Upper Nile, South Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1910s

Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service, 19th century
5308600 Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service)

A scene from the Lancashire colliery strike
5616080 A scene from the Lancashire colliery strike; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene from the Lancashire colliery strike)

Satirical drawing of a rural St. John's Feast after an 18th century work
1000954 Satirical drawing of a rural St. John's Feast after an 18th century work. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Engraving depicting Tajiks, Persian-speaking villagers of Eastern Afghanistan
3521194 Engraving depicting Tajiks, Persian-speaking villagers of Eastern Afghanistan; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tajiks, Persian-speaking villagers of Eastern Afghanistan)

Mendicant friars near Naples, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963184 Mendicant friars near Naples, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Under the village Linden Tree, after a 16th century engraving by Kandel. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
955336 Under the village Linden Tree, after a 16th century engraving by Kandel. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Villagers in Lancashire, 1843
3479403 Villagers in Lancashire, 1843; (add.info.: Villagers in Lancashire ceremoniously guiding a cart of rushes to church)

Villagers from a fishing community going to church on Sunday. Wood engraving, London, 1872
530214 Villagers from a fishing community going to church on Sunday. Wood engraving, London, 1872; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Villagers in England in the 16th century paying their annual tithes
6266267 Villagers in England in the 16th century paying their annual tithes; (add.info.: Villagers in the 16th century paying their annual tithes in money or kind to the parish priest)

Church on Easter day, 1887
3479408 Church on Easter day, 1887; (add.info.: Villagers, both rich and poor, going to church on Easter day. Dated 1887.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Round Dance, after an engraving from the painting by Peter Paul Rubens. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
955337 A Round Dance, after an engraving from the painting by Peter Paul Rubens. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Two villagers with a baby in India, 1828
3480341 Two villagers with a baby in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph two villagers with a baby in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Captivating Villagers: A Tapestry of Life, Art, and Tradition" Step into the idyllic world of an English village as you witness a spirited game of cricket under the summer sun. The quaint charm is further accentuated by William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration, "The Toast, " where villagers gather for a hearty celebration. Transport yourself to a Netherlandish landscape adorned with colorful proverbs, capturing the essence of village life through art. Meanwhile, "The Census at Bethlehem" depicts a biblical scene that resonates with the unity and community spirit found in villages across time. Delve into folklore as werewolves roam amidst ancient tales passed down from generation to generation. Experience the vibrant festivities of a French Basque wedding where traditions come alive in joyful revelry. In Colombo, Sri Lanka, feel the rhythm pulsating through your veins as you witness villagers playing the Rabana drum—a cultural treasure that echoes their rich heritage. Similarly, "The Village Ba Game" immortalizes an energetic moment frozen on canvas—an ode to camaraderie and shared passion. Journey back in time with "An Encounter on the Road, " capturing a fleeting connection between two individuals amidst rustic surroundings. Harry Graham's masterpiece, "The White Horse Inn, " invites us to experience warmth and hospitality within village walls. Travel afar to Syria's Aleppo region—where bustling streets intertwine with history—and immerse yourself in its vibrant tapestry. Finally, John Hassall's depiction of football showcases how this universal sport unites villagers worldwide through friendly competition and team spirit. These glimpses into various aspects of village life remind us that beyond geographical boundaries lie communities brimming with stories waiting to be told—their lives intricately woven together like threads forming an intricate tapestry.