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Background imageChildren Collection: Romany gypsy family camped on Epsom downs during the race meeting on Epsom racecourse

Romany gypsy family camped on Epsom downs during the race meeting on Epsom racecourse, Surrey, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageChildren Collection: Young boy and girl kissing underneath the mistletoe at Christmas time 1956 love

Young boy and girl kissing underneath the mistletoe at Christmas time 1956 love couple romance romantic for valentines day be my valentine

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: Taking a morning stroll in the garden of Ayot House, their home at Ayot St Lawrence

Taking a morning stroll in the garden of Ayot House, their home at Ayot St Lawrence, Herts, is ex-King Michael of Romania, his wife (formerly Princess Anne of Boubon Palma )

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: The Broadway, West Worthing, Sussex

The Broadway, West Worthing, Sussex

Background imageChildren Collection: Romany, gypsy family at Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Romany, gypsy family at Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageChildren Collection: Romany gypsy girls posing outside their caravans on Epsom Downs during the Epsom

Romany gypsy girls posing outside their caravans on Epsom Downs during the Epsom race meeting. 1930s

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

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

Background imageChildren Collection: Trafalgar Square, London, UK, England. 1930 - 1940s

Trafalgar Square, London, UK, England. 1930 - 1940s

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: Wedding of Captain A Drew, Royal Artillery, and Miss Monora Christian ( Midlington

Wedding of Captain A Drew, Royal Artillery, and Miss Monora Christian ( Midlington, Droxford ) at St Pauls Church, Knightsbridge. 27 October 1927

Background imageChildren Collection: The entrance to the Arcade and other shops on the promenade on Worthing seafront. 1926

The entrance to the Arcade and other shops on the promenade on Worthing seafront. 1926

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

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

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: Sunday morning is dads day on Clapham Common

Sunday morning is dads day on Clapham Common. While mother cooks dinner, father takes the youngsters out to play and then perhaps a quick pint at the Windmill Inn. 1953

Background imageChildren Collection: The beach and promenade at Whitley Bay, Northumberland. 1928

The beach and promenade at Whitley Bay, Northumberland. 1928

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

Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963

Background imageChildren Collection: children waving to the train driver. 1936

children waving to the train driver. 1936

Background imageChildren Collection: Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

Background imageChildren Collection: John Mills took his two daughter Hayley and Juliet to see his sister Annette Mills

John Mills took his two daughter Hayley and Juliet to see his sister Annette Mills and her " Muffin the Mule". 11th January 1951

Background imageChildren Collection: Mystery of the smashed Belisha beacon. 5 November 1934

Mystery of the smashed Belisha beacon. 5 November 1934

Background imageChildren Collection: Marquess of Angleseys tenants and the Anglesey twins. The twin son and daughter of Lord

Marquess of Angleseys tenants and the Anglesey twins. The twin son and daughter of Lord and Lady Anglesey presented with gifts at Plas Newydd, Wales

Background imageChildren Collection: At Worthing - The goat chase. 11th August 1923

At Worthing - The goat chase. 11th August 1923

Background imageChildren Collection: International polo match at the Hurlingham Club, London - the British Army versus

International polo match at the Hurlingham Club, London - the British Army versus America. Sir Harold and Lady Snagge and their children. Sir Harold is the Chairman of Hurlingham Club. 20 June 1925

Background imageChildren Collection: Young children having holiday fun in the sea at Eastbourne. 9 August 1916

Young children having holiday fun in the sea at Eastbourne. 9 August 1916

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

The Duchess of Kent receiving purses from children. 1938

Background imageChildren Collection: Coronation teas on St Keverne Road in Mottingham, to celebrate the coronation of

Coronation teas on St Keverne Road in Mottingham, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 15 May 1937

Background imageChildren Collection: Bike racing at Swanley fete. 1936

Bike racing at Swanley fete. 1936

Background imageChildren Collection: Coronation teas in Mottingham. 15 May 1937

Coronation teas in Mottingham. 15 May 1937

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: A horse and cart wades throug the ford at Eynsford in Kent watched by schoolboys

A horse and cart wades throug the ford at Eynsford in Kent watched by schoolboys. 1936

Background imageChildren Collection: Children paddle in the flooded ford at Eynsford, Kent with St Martins church

Children paddle in the flooded ford at Eynsford, Kent with St Martins church in the background. 1936

Background imageChildren Collection: An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

Background imageChildren Collection: Monastery fete in Erith, London. 1937

Monastery fete in Erith, London. 1937

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: Gypsies childrens party, St Mary Cray. 19 January 1939 Travellers Romany Gypsy

Gypsies childrens party, St Mary Cray. 19 January 1939 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma. social history

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: The annual Easter Sunday Parade - at Battersea Park

The annual Easter Sunday Parade - at Battersea Park, London. A crowd including Pearly Kings and Queens doing the " Knees up Mother Brown " before the parade

Background imageChildren Collection: The royal Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose being driven away from Euston after

The royal Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose being driven away from Euston after holidaying at Glamis Castle with their grandparents the Earl and Countess of Strathmore - 19th October 1937

Background imageChildren Collection: Living with the old and the new in post - war Wapping, East London. A mother

Living with the old and the new in post - war Wapping, East London. A mother with her children in the old passageways between the old back - to - back houses of the London docks

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: The beach and cliffs at Broadstairs in Kent. 1925

The beach and cliffs at Broadstairs in Kent. 1925

Background imageChildren Collection: Slums in Limehouse in the East End of London. 1933

Slums in Limehouse in the East End of London. 1933

Background imageChildren Collection: Children of hop pickers watch the Battle of Britain rage overhead, Kent 1940 colourised

Children of hop pickers watch the Battle of Britain rage overhead, Kent 1940 colourised photograph

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

The Jubilee Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

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

Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

Background imageChildren Collection: Skippy the poodle has remarkable road safety sense and escorts her charges across

Skippy the poodle has remarkable road safety sense and escorts her charges across the zebra crossing at Heston in Middlesex. 10th March 1954

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: The gypsies are leaving their hundred year old settlement on Hurtwood Hill in Surrey

The gypsies are leaving their hundred year old settlement on Hurtwood Hill in Surrey

Background imageChildren Collection: Gypsy children watching a man painting their caravan camp on Epsom Downs, Surrey

Gypsy children watching a man painting their caravan camp on Epsom Downs, Surrey, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageChildren Collection: Infants Class at Holy Trinity DCC School Lambeth 1930 History of London - Vauxhall

Infants Class at Holy Trinity DCC School Lambeth 1930 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background imageChildren Collection: A cook shop owned by Mr Bayliss in Drury Lane, London, England

A cook shop owned by Mr Bayliss in Drury Lane, London, England. It was a place where discharged convicts could stay on their release from prison

Background imageChildren Collection: Tea break at the Eltham Boys Boxing Club. 1936

Tea break at the Eltham Boys Boxing Club. 1936

Background imageChildren Collection: Boys of saint Olave?s Grammar School Keenly interested in their namesake southern

Boys of saint Olave?s Grammar School Keenly interested in their namesake southern railway engine at London bridge. 22 July 1935

Background imageChildren Collection: The crowded platform at Sidcup railway station, full of schoolboys waiting to get

The crowded platform at Sidcup railway station, full of schoolboys waiting to get onto the arriving train. 1935

Background imageChildren Collection: The Good Quads May 1953 Preparing for the Coronation

The Good Quads May 1953 Preparing for the Coronation

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: Parkeston Quay, Harwich, England Noisy Bon Voyage for her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II

Parkeston Quay, Harwich, England Noisy Bon Voyage for her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they went aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. 25 March 1958

Background imageChildren Collection: British Legion parade in Blackfen and Lamorbey, Sidcup, London. 1938

British Legion parade in Blackfen and Lamorbey, Sidcup, London. 1938

Background imageChildren 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 imageChildren Collection: Princess Elizabeth chatting to two of the tiny tots during her visit to Edzell Lodge

Princess Elizabeth chatting to two of the tiny tots during her visit to Edzell Lodge Childrens Home in Edinburgh 1947

Background imageChildren Collection: Leaving Stansted school in Kent. The smallest village school in the country. Mrs

Leaving Stansted school in Kent. The smallest village school in the country. Mrs. G Murphy is shown walking home with 10 of her 12 pupils. 16th January 1952

Background imageChildren Collection: The wedding of Mr W Maitland and Miss R E Clark in Gravesend, Kent. The bride and groom

The wedding of Mr W Maitland and Miss R E Clark in Gravesend, Kent. The bride and groom. 1939

Background imageChildren Collection: Mr Jimmy Burrows the farmhand on Westwood Farm, Westerham, Kent, showing the flail

Mr Jimmy Burrows the farmhand on Westwood Farm, Westerham, Kent, showing the flail to some young visitors. One man can thresh much corn in a day, the total being equal to nearly a sack an hour. 1935

Background imageChildren Collection: Naval cadets from the Thames Nautical College training ship HMS Worcester are being

Naval cadets from the Thames Nautical College training ship HMS Worcester are being evacuated from Greenhithe to the countryside

Background imageChildren Collection: The 3rd Swanley Girl Guides form a Guard of Honour at St Marys Church as the bride

The 3rd Swanley Girl Guides form a Guard of Honour at St Marys Church as the bride, Joyce Braund, arrived with her father. 21st September 1959

Background imageChildren Collection: GMC school busses parked up at their depot

GMC school busses parked up at their depot

Background imageChildren Collection: Lady Mountbatten keeps an eye on Prince Charles and Princess Anne who enjoys some

Lady Mountbatten keeps an eye on Prince Charles and Princess Anne who enjoys some of the coves of the island following on their arrival in the royal yacht from Portsmouth 27th April 1954

Background imageChildren Collection: Choir boys at the Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft schools, Chailey, west Sussex

Choir boys at the Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft schools, Chailey, west Sussex. 20 September 1936

Background imageChildren Collection: More than two hundred children spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Childrens Christmas

More than two hundred children spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Childrens Christmas Party organised by Mrs Madge Clarke at the Park Lane Hotel in aid of the Dockland Settlements

Background imageChildren Collection: People around the fountains in Trafalgar Square with St. Magnus the Martyr in background

People around the fountains in Trafalgar Square with St. Magnus the Martyr in background, London, England, UK 1960 s

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

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

Background imageChildren Collection: Trafalgar Square looking down Whitehall towards the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Trafalgar Square looking down Whitehall towards the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London, England. 1950s

Background imageChildren Collection: Children feeding the pigeons by the steps of St Pauls Cathedral, Saint Pauls Church Yard

Children feeding the pigeons by the steps of St Pauls Cathedral, Saint Pauls Church Yard, City of London, London, England. 1930s

Background imageChildren Collection: Nr Nairobi, Kenya : British rally driver Pat Moss with East African boys sat

Nr Nairobi, Kenya : British rally driver Pat Moss with East African boys sat on bonnet of her Ford Consul Car when she was taking part in the eleventh East African Safari which starts on April 11th

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

School milk and school meals were provided from 1947

Background imageChildren Collection: Edwardian school. Young girls, in the classroom, being supervised by their teacher

Edwardian school. Young girls, in the classroom, being supervised by their teacher during a cooking lesson. Early 1900s

Background imageChildren Collection: Summer at last, children running on the beach by the Tower of London. The pleasure

Summer at last, children running on the beach by the Tower of London. The pleasure steamer " Royal Sovereign" is on the Thames. 27th July 1948



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