Pensioner Collection

Royal Hospital, Chelsea - The Colonnade Date: circa 1910s

The District Nurse: General scenes of District Nurse Muggeride out on her rounds visit her elderly patients. Seen here bathing a patients feet. Circa 1960

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806. Scene outside an alehouse by the River Thames. A Greenwich Pensioner with a wooden leg takes the hand of a soldier

Chelsea Pensioner
A Chelsea Pensioner, looking rather out of place in Swinging London! Date: 1960s

Tea room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1977. Artist: Michael Walters
Tea room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1977

Sergeant William Baacke, Late 109th Regiment of Foot, a Chelsea Pensioner, served in the Crimean War and seventeen years in East India. Date: 1902

Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals
This postcard titled Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals shows the many characters Albert Chevalier played. As the coster, fourth from right in the front row, he sang his famous coster songs

WW2 Christmas card, Escort! A Chelsea Pensioner looks in admiration at an RAF airman with an elegant woman on each arm. Date: 1941

Chelsea Pensioner and young boy
Chelsea Pensioner recounting tales to a young boy. 1891

Geriatric care
MODEL RELEASED. Geriatric care. 83 year old woman playing scrabble

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Pyne - Chelsea Pensioner
CHELSEA PENSIONER A survivor of one of Englands periodic wars, he wears the traditional uniform of the military asylum at Chelsea

76 year old pensioner Edna Brock playing table tennis, Edna has been playing the game for 58 years. 1982

'Commodore' Samuel Wilkes, a Greenwich Pensioner, c.1832 (painting)
7340899 'Commodore' Samuel Wilkes, a Greenwich Pensioner, c.1832 (painting) by Burnet, John (1784-1868); 30.5x23 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Greenwich Pensioner boatswain's mate of the 'Agamemnon' (watercolour)
7341828 John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Greenwich Pensioner boatswain's mate of the 'Agamemnon' (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Frederic (1800-68); 23.9x18.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Ganzer, A retired boatman who assists Gondolas at landing-places (engraving)
8646936 Ganzer, A retired boatman who assists Gondolas at landing-places (engraving) by Zezzos, Alezzandro (1848-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ganzer)

Timoleon travelling by chariot to the Syracusan assembly (engraving)
8635101 Timoleon travelling by chariot to the Syracusan assembly (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Madness of Hugo van der Goes (litho)
8661146 The Madness of Hugo van der Goes (litho) by Wauters, Emile Charles (1846-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madness of Hugo van der Goes)

Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving)
8676790 Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving) by English School

Licensed Victuallers' Asylum, Old Kent Road, London (engraving)
8676645 Licensed Victuallers' Asylum, Old Kent Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Licensed Victuallers' Asylum, Old Kent Road, London)

The pride of clipper days (b/w photo)
8676141 The pride of clipper days (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pride of clipper days)

Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502717 Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley)

Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342011 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16.2x12.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint)
7342010 England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint) by Murray, John (19th century); 32.9x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Prizes for a lottery for the benefit of the pension fund of retired opera artists of Paris (engraving)
8677046 Prizes for a lottery for the benefit of the pension fund of retired opera artists of Paris (engraving) by English School

"Retired from Business" (engraving)
8634796 "Retired from Business" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Retired from Business")

Windsor Lad, C Smirke up (b/w photo)
8671567 Windsor Lad, C Smirke up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Lad, C Smirke up)

The story of the residents, in front of the King Charles court building at Greenwich Hospital
MMM5461544 The story of the residents, in front of the King Charles court building at Greenwich Hospital, a resident with a wooden leg, wearing the regulatory uniform

A resident of Greenwich Hospital (London, England), who takes care of Royal Navy veterans
MMM5481967 A resident of Greenwich Hospital (London, England), who takes care of Royal Navy veterans, the one who is here wears his full uniform, sitting on a wall facing the sea

View of Greenwich Hospital (Kent, England), description of the dome and the north-east corner of King William (William)
MMM5480698 View of Greenwich Hospital (Kent, England), description of the dome and the north-east corner of King William (William)'s court, with the north facade of the hall painted behind

Thos Scott [of the] Wager Ward' [at Greenwich Hospital], 1843 (coloured lithograph)
7341642 Thos Scott [of the] Wager Ward' [at Greenwich Hospital], 1843 (coloured lithograph) by Fairland, Thomas (1804-52); 41.7x27.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of John Lovell, aged 70. Bargee on Thames as Greenwich Pensioner (watercolour, heightened with white)
7342078 Portrait of John Lovell, aged 70. Bargee on Thames as Greenwich Pensioner (watercolour, heightened with white) by Cruikshank, Frederic (1800-68); 54x39.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

It was in Trafalgar Bay, a veteran explaining a painting to a young boy, c.1880 (colour litho)
MMM5485437 It was in Trafalgar Bay, a veteran explaining a painting to a young boy, c.1880 (colour litho); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: It was in Trafalgar Bay)

Wrinkles and white hair (coloured engraving)
8655686 Wrinkles and white hair (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrinkles and white hair)

Ivan the Black sets fire to Zhabliak, 1484 (litho)
8661430 Ivan the Black sets fire to Zhabliak, 1484 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivan the Black sets fire to Zhabliak, 1484)

The School of Abelard, 1079-1142 (litho)
8661243 The School of Abelard, 1079-1142 (litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School of Abelard, 1079-1142)

A war-blinded pensioner at Greenwich Hospital, 1850
3478666 A war-blinded pensioner at Greenwich Hospital, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a war-blinded pensioner at Greenwich Hospital learning to read the 'Bible for the Blind')

Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison (b/w photo)
8671573 Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison)

Cimon takes Command of the Greek Fleet (litho)
8660794 Cimon takes Command of the Greek Fleet (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimon takes Command of the Greek Fleet)

Eton's Sergeant Major Rushworth, the trainer of great generals, retires (b/w photo)
8676139 Eton's Sergeant Major Rushworth, the trainer of great generals, retires (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342012 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630736 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spurinna returned to the retirement of his country house (engraving)
8639539 Spurinna returned to the retirement of his country house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Civil War in Corcyra (litho)
8660763 Civil War in Corcyra (litho) by Heath, Dudley (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civil War in Corcyra. At the approach of an Athenian fleet the Spartans who had been supporting)

Tales of Battle (colour litho)
8674213 Tales of Battle (colour litho) by Snowman, Isaac (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tales of Battle. Illustration for Wonder Book edited by Harry Golding (Ward Lock)

Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836 (litho)
8661340 Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836)

Community of men in Doddington, Kent who work after they have retired (b/w photo)
8664258 Community of men in Doddington, Kent who work after they have retired (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How old is an old man)

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"Embracing Life's Golden Years: A Glimpse into the World of Pensioners" Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK: Witnessing the timeless camaraderie and skillful precision as seasoned pensioners engage in a friendly game of bowls. Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806: Delving into history, we uncover a charming establishment that has stood the test of time, serving as a gathering spot for generations of pensioners to share stories over hearty meals. Sergeant William Baacke, Late 109th Regiment of Foot, a Chelsea Pensioner: Honoring the brave veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving our country with unwavering loyalty and resilience. Royal Hospital, Chelsea - The Colonnade: Marveling at the grandeur and architectural beauty of this historic institution that provides sanctuary for retired servicemen and women – an emblematic symbol of respect towards our esteemed pensioners. Tea room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1977. Artist: Michael Walters: Capturing an intimate moment where elderly residents find solace amidst fragrant tea leaves and heartwarming conversations within the walls of Montague Hospital. Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals: Celebrating cultural enrichment through captivating performances by talented pensioner artists like Mr Albert Chevalier – showcasing that age is no barrier to creativity or talent. WW2 Christmas card - Escort: Reflecting on wartime memories as we admire a poignant Christmas card exchanged between loved ones during World War II – reminding us of sacrifice and unity among pensioners during challenging times. African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) bull with large tusks called Tim the Tusker: Exploring wildlife encounters where nature enthusiasts can witness majestic creatures like Tim roaming freely – reminding us that even in old age one can find awe and wonder. Chelsea Pensioner and young boy.