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Background imageChild Collection: L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Background imageChild Collection: The London Blitz An ARP warden rescues a young girl from the wreckage of a building

The London Blitz An ARP warden rescues a young girl from the wreckage of a building bombed by Germany. V1 attack Buckingham Gate, Victoria

Background imageChild Collection: Hop Picking fun for all the family. Young and old pick hops by the binful. 1950s

Hop Picking fun for all the family. Young and old pick hops by the binful. 1950s

Background imageChild Collection: Five-year-old Denise Holmes and her sister Nicola, two, now have a windmill at

Five-year-old Denise Holmes and her sister Nicola, two, now have a windmill at the bottom of their garden at Littlehampton, Sussex

Background imageChild Collection: Paul Wilson and dog Mickey. 1938

Paul Wilson and dog Mickey. 1938

Background imageChild Collection: Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas

Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott November 6, 1935 12 November 1935

Background imageChild Collection: Acland Burghley School, Tufnell Park, North London 24th May 1968

Acland Burghley School, Tufnell Park, North London 24th May 1968

Background imageChild Collection: Newtons rents off Twine Court in Shadwell - the centre of one of the worst slums in Stepney

Newtons rents off Twine Court in Shadwell - the centre of one of the worst slums in Stepney, London

Background imageChild Collection: Children arriving at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Children arriving at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Background imageChild Collection: Maurice Pluthero, the fat boy of Petersham. 11 November 1916

Maurice Pluthero, the fat boy of Petersham. 11 November 1916

Background imageChild Collection: Women hop pickers in Beltring, Kent. Each worker has a gas mask over their shoulder

Women hop pickers in Beltring, Kent. Each worker has a gas mask over their shoulder in box in case of a gas attack. 1939

Background imageChild Collection: Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, walking down a country road. 1939 / 40

Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, walking down a country road. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, walking down a country road. 1939/40

Background imageChild Collection: Mrs Doris Line posing as the Goddess Venus in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Mrs Doris Line posing as the Goddess Venus in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Background imageChild Collection: Meet of the Garth at Warfield Hall, near Bracknell, Mrs Charles Shard and her daughter

Meet of the Garth at Warfield Hall, near Bracknell, Mrs Charles Shard and her daughter Bubbles 14 January 1928

Background imageChild Collection: Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963

Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963

Background imageChild Collection: National Provincial Bank Swan Street West Malling Kent 1950s

National Provincial Bank Swan Street West Malling Kent 1950s

Background imageChild Collection: Georgiana, Countess Spencer (1757-1806) afterwards Duchess of Devonshire, with her

Georgiana, Countess Spencer (1757-1806) afterwards Duchess of Devonshire, with her mother Margaret Georgiana (Poyntz) (1736-1814), Countess Spencer wife of 1st Earl Spencer. Sir Joshua Reynolds

Background imageChild Collection: Street party for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup

Street party for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup in Kent 6th June 1953

Background imageChild Collection: The Duchess of Kent receiving purses from children. 1938

The Duchess of Kent receiving purses from children. 1938

Background imageChild Collection: Ice Cream for the Fruit pickers The ice cream vendor does a steady trade throughout

Ice Cream for the Fruit pickers The ice cream vendor does a steady trade throughout the day - on Kent fruit fields during the hot weather

Background imageChild Collection: Norman Whiting, aged 11, plays at being a real milkman on Saturdays and Sundays

Norman Whiting, aged 11, plays at being a real milkman on Saturdays and Sundays - and has done every year since he was eight. He does it for nothing of course, but gets quite a lot of fun

Background imageChild Collection: Royal Portrait with a difference shows the young Prince Philip getting his teeth

Royal Portrait with a difference shows the young Prince Philip getting his teeth into a biscuit-eating competition at school - he won

Background imageChild Collection: A little boy and girl kissing under the mistletoe at a Christmas party

A little boy and girl kissing under the mistletoe at a Christmas party

Background imageChild Collection: A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940s, early 1950 s

A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940s, early 1950 s
A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940 s, early 1950 s

Background imageChild Collection: Gypsy girl with her basket of lucky heather. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Gypsy girl with her basket of lucky heather. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageChild Collection: Miss Katharine Peebles, governess to the royal children. Here Miss Peebles is

Miss Katharine Peebles, governess to the royal children. Here Miss Peebles is pictured with Princess Anne, on their return to London from Christmas at Sandringham in 1958. 1 February 1958

Background imageChild Collection: Lunch time at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Lunch time at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Background imageChild Collection: At the School at Wrotham in Kent, situated in the country, strong emphasis is placed

At the School at Wrotham in Kent, situated in the country, strong emphasis is placed on Rural Studies with practical teaching to develop the childrens interest in the countryside

Background imageChild Collection: Richmond Horse Show Lady Digby - Constance Pamela Alice Digby - and Pamela Digby

Richmond Horse Show Lady Digby - Constance Pamela Alice Digby - and Pamela Digby, later Pamela Harriman 1933

Background imageChild Collection: Aboard the SS Almeda at Tilbury. Hon Richard Lygon and Lady Beauchamp ( right )

Aboard the SS Almeda at Tilbury. Hon Richard Lygon and Lady Beauchamp ( right )
Aboard the SS " Almeda " at Tilbury. Hon Richard Lygon and Lady Beauchamp ( right )

Background imageChild Collection: The Jubilee Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

The Jubilee Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

Background imageChild Collection: Water pump at Twine Court, London. 1933

Water pump at Twine Court, London. 1933

Background imageChild Collection: The nurse chimpanzee. Snooky, said to be the most human - like chimpanzee

The nurse chimpanzee. Snooky, said to be the most human - like chimpanzee
The nurse chimpanzee. " Snooky ", said to be the most human - like chimpanzee in the world, nursing the baby daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rounan, of Los Angeles. 31 December 1923

Background imageChild Collection: Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

Background imageChild Collection: A Romany mother with her baby sitting on the steps of her caravan on Epsom Downs

A Romany mother with her baby sitting on the steps of her caravan on Epsom Downs during the races at Epsom race course, Surrey, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageChild Collection: Hungarian gypsies on the tramp 1874 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma

Hungarian gypsies on the tramp 1874 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma. social history

Background imageChild Collection: Decades - 1950s - Night Mail from London (steam train) - Letter arrives in Scotland

Decades - 1950s - Night Mail from London (steam train) - Letter arrives in Scotland

Background imageChild Collection: The Model Engineer Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster. Derek Martin

The Model Engineer Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster. Derek Martin
The Model Engineer Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster

Background imageChild Collection: 29th December 1960 Dr T. F. Gaskell of the British Petroleum Company

29th December 1960 Dr T. F. Gaskell of the British Petroleum Company
29th December 1960 Dr T.F.Gaskell of the British Petroleum Company, showing schoolchildren the diamond cutter for the drill

Background imageChild Collection: Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas

Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas
Royal wedding.HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott November 6, 1935 12 November 1935

Background imageChild Collection: The future Edward VIII walking in the snow in Winlaton, County Durham, 1929. The

The future Edward VIII walking in the snow in Winlaton, County Durham, 1929. The Prince of Wales visited the coalfields at Middleston Moor in Winlaton, Durham

Background imageChild Collection: The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne seen in the Royal car as they left

The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne seen in the Royal car as they left Euston Station this morning on their way to Buckingham Palace

Background imageChild Collection: Master Ivor Keys at the organ of St Marys Parish church, Littlehampton, Sussex

Master Ivor Keys at the organ of St Marys Parish church, Littlehampton, Sussex, where he is voluntary organist. He has played the piano since the age of 4. 28th April 1930

Background imageChild Collection: London. Bermondsey brightens up her bomb sites. 1950. Alma Grove, Bermondsey. Women

London. Bermondsey brightens up her bomb sites. 1950. Alma Grove, Bermondsey. Women working on a rock garden at the bottom of their gardens

Background imageChild Collection: Hundreds of mortgage applicants went along to the County Hall to learn more about

Hundreds of mortgage applicants went along to the County Hall to learn more about the London County Councils new home loans for all plan

Background imageChild Collection: Playtime at Jessop Primary School Herne Hill London 12th January 1961

Playtime at Jessop Primary School Herne Hill London 12th January 1961

Background imageChild Collection: Slum area in, Bow, the East End of London. 1933

Slum area in, Bow, the East End of London. 1933

Background imageChild Collection: During a break in the days activities these infants at Jessop Primary School

During a break in the days activities these infants at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, south east London enjoy a bottle of milk in the school hall. 12th January 1961

Background imageChild Collection: A group of children at the Chedworth, Gloucestershire, village school enjoy their

A group of children at the Chedworth, Gloucestershire, village school enjoy their apples prior to eating carrots and washing it down with milk. 7th June 1961

Background imageChild Collection: Infant welfare For one penny children of Holy Trinity School Lambeth are provided

Infant welfare For one penny children of Holy Trinity School Lambeth are provided with a bottle of warm milk 1929 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background imageChild Collection: School milk and school meals were provided from 1947

School milk and school meals were provided from 1947

Background imageChild Collection: Child model who earns ? 1300 a year. Mlle Guigo, a child model, who earns ? 1300

Child model who earns ? 1300 a year. Mlle Guigo, a child model, who earns ? 1300 a year in the studios of Paris. 1922

Background imageChild Collection: Eldest sister of Viscount Gage Weds. The Honourable Irene Gage and Captain Murray

Eldest sister of Viscount Gage Weds. The Honourable Irene Gage and Captain Murray Shuldham Legh, were married at Firle Parish Church near Lewes in Sussex

Background imageChild Collection: Hansi Reuter, 2 year old son of a Lutheran Minister. 5 July 1927

Hansi Reuter, 2 year old son of a Lutheran Minister. 5 July 1927

Background imageChild Collection: King Fuad at the Royal Free Hospital. King Fuad chatting with Jack Baker, aged

King Fuad at the Royal Free Hospital. King Fuad chatting with Jack Baker, aged 7 at the Royal Free Hospital, Grays Inn Road. 11 July 1927

Background imageChild Collection: Princess Maria of Italy - Maria Francesca of Savoy The fourth daughter of King

Princess Maria of Italy - Maria Francesca of Savoy The fourth daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy 13 April 1922

Background imageChild Collection: Chief of the Balkan Red Indians. A pretty study of Prince Michael of Romania

Chief of the Balkan Red Indians. A pretty study of Prince Michael of Romania, the only son of the crown Prince and Princess of Romania wearing his full war paint 23 February 1925

Background imageChild Collection: Mexicos new President. Emilio Portes Gil photographed with his wife and baby

Mexicos new President. Emilio Portes Gil photographed with his wife and baby. 11 October 1928

Background imageChild Collection: New Forest show at Totton Hon Pamela Digby in the childrens jumping class 1933

New Forest show at Totton Hon Pamela Digby in the childrens jumping class 1933

Background imageChild Collection: Richmond Horse Show Hon Pamela Digby (later Pamela Harriman ) and her younger

Richmond Horse Show Hon Pamela Digby (later Pamela Harriman ) and her younger sister Sheila Digby 8 June 1932

Background imageChild Collection: A bird aviary at Danson Park in Bexley, London. 1938

A bird aviary at Danson Park in Bexley, London. 1938

Background imageChild Collection: St Josephs School children during a gas mask drill in St Mary Cray, Kent

St Josephs School children during a gas mask drill in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1939

Background imageChild Collection: This is Mr Philip Rye and his wife, who have lived in the hut shown in the picture

This is Mr Philip Rye and his wife, who have lived in the hut shown in the picture for six and a half years with thier six children

Background imageChild Collection: Children inspecting the damage after a bomb fell in Gravesend, Kent during WWII

Children inspecting the damage after a bomb fell in Gravesend, Kent during WWII

Background imageChild Collection: Fireman for a day Bernard Meaden, aged 10, of Bromley, Kent, has a thrill in his

Fireman for a day Bernard Meaden, aged 10, of Bromley, Kent, has a thrill in his young life when dressed in a real firemans helmet he was permitted to stand on a fire engine and ring the bell

Background imageChild Collection: The boy in he wheel-chair is eleven year old, Stephen Thoms and he is a pupil a the

The boy in he wheel-chair is eleven year old, Stephen Thoms and he is a pupil a the Coney Hill School for physically handicapped children, West Wickham, Kent

Background imageChild Collection: A bicycle for five in Northfleet, Kent. 1936

A bicycle for five in Northfleet, Kent. 1936

Background imageChild Collection: Coronation street party in Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup, Kent June 1953

Coronation street party in Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup, Kent June 1953

Background imageChild Collection: Boys wade through the floods in Beltring, Kent. 1936

Boys wade through the floods in Beltring, Kent. 1936

Background imageChild Collection: School children on their journey to school, Donegal, Ireland 21 March 1952

School children on their journey to school, Donegal, Ireland 21 March 1952

Background imageChild Collection: Children enjoying the paddling pool in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1936

Children enjoying the paddling pool in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1936

Background imageChild Collection: A little girl looks at the rabbits. 1937

A little girl looks at the rabbits. 1937

Background imageChild Collection: Schoolgirls with their pets at school. 1939

Schoolgirls with their pets at school. 1939

Background imageChild Collection: Dickens descendant tells the tale. Tiny Jennifer Downing, four-year-old great great

Dickens descendant tells the tale. Tiny Jennifer Downing, four-year-old great great
Dickens descendant tells the tale

Background imageChild Collection: 1940s Britain. Young evacuees from Greenwich say goodbye to their mayor when arriving

1940s Britain. Young evacuees from Greenwich say goodbye to their mayor when arriving
The young evacuees from Greenwich say goodbye to their Mayor when arriving at Godstone. 1940

Background imageChild Collection: Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite is being performed by the Festival Ballet and since

Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite is being performed by the Festival Ballet and since
Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite is being performed by the Festival Ballet

Background imageChild Collection: Dancing in the Rain April 11th 1954 Thoroughly enjoying themselves as butterflies

Dancing in the Rain April 11th 1954 Thoroughly enjoying themselves as butterflies in a good cause are these tiny dancers aged four to seven years from the Enfield School of Dancing

Background imageChild Collection: The 33rd Model Railway Exhibition of the Model Railway Club opens in Central Hall

The 33rd Model Railway Exhibition of the Model Railway Club opens in Central Hall, Westminster, London

Background imageChild Collection: Children ride on a miniature railway. 1938

Children ride on a miniature railway. 1938

Background imageChild Collection: Prince Edward on the doorstep of his home in Belgrave Square

Prince Edward on the doorstep of his home in Belgrave Square

Background imageChild Collection: Mr and Mrs Patrick Brunner and their infant daughter after the latters christening

Mr and Mrs Patrick Brunner and their infant daughter after the latters christening at the Chapel Royal, St Jamess Palace, London

Background imageChild Collection: Crown Prince Constantine of Greece aged 6

Crown Prince Constantine of Greece aged 6, with a wheelbarrow in the garden of the Royal Palace, Athens, Greece 28th April 1947

Background imageChild Collection: First train trip since Christmas In the arms of his nurse Viscount Linley son

First train trip since Christmas In the arms of his nurse Viscount Linley son of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon is to board the train for Wales His parents will be flying to Wales tomorrow

Background imageChild Collection: Schoolboys have their day. Going out cavemen style - Paul Chamberlain ( 6 ) of Croydon

Schoolboys have their day. Going out cavemen style - Paul Chamberlain ( 6 ) of Croydon
Schoolboys have their day



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