Delinquents Collection

A group of teddy boys seen at Tooting Corner after the hearing of the South Western Court. 12th June 1956

"There was an Old Person of Chester, whom several small children did pester", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386713 " There was an Old Person of Chester, whom several small children did pester", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving)
1629043 The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege, Scenes in the House of Commons)

Good and Bad children, early 18th century (colour engraving)
CHT327070 Good and Bad children, early 18th century (colour engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info)

Delinquent children in a penal colony, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT326177 Delinquent children in a penal colony, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Prison, 1858 (coloured engraving)
STC243944 The Prison, 1858 (coloured engraving) by Parkinson (fl.1858); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The New York Tammany Frauds (engraving)
1057650 The New York Tammany Frauds (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New York Tammany Frauds)

Academy Poster for Jack Lees Children on Trial (1946)
Academy Poster for Jack Lees Children on Trial (1946

Source Size = 1879 x 2507
The New York Tammany Frauds: Four of the Delinquents

England / Lingfield
The village lock-up, beside the road and adjoining the pond, Lingfield, Surrey, England. Here delinquents and the like were punished. Originally a wayside shrine. Date: 1930s

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"Amidst the bustling streets of England, specifically Lingfield, a group of delinquent Teddy Boys convened at Tooting Corner, their mischievous grins echoing the verses of the Old Person of Chester, "There was an Old Person of Chester, whom several small children did pester." But unlike the playful rhyme, their antics were far from innocent. The courts of South Western had just handed down their verdicts, and these young men, clad in their distinctive Teddy Boy attire, were far from pleased. As we delve deeper into the annals of history, we find echoes of this juvenile defiance in various forms. From the colorful engravings of the Good and Bad children of the early 18th century, to the somber black and white photographs of delinquent children in penal colonies from the late 19th century, the human spirit of rebellion has remained a constant force. Yet, the consequences of such actions were far from trivial. The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege, an engraving depicting the chaos that ensued when this sacred right was violated, serves as a stark reminder of the severity of defying authority. And in the Academy Poster for Jack Lees Children on Trial from 1946, we see the grim reality of the judicial system's response to delinquency. But as we reflect on these historical moments, we must also remember that behind every delinquent child lies a complex story, a story of circumstances, environment, and personal struggles. And it is our responsibility, as a society, to ensure that they are given the support and guidance they need to break free from the cycle of delinquency and pave a brighter future for themselves."