Christmas Collection

The Nativity. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VII and Henry VIII. French, Normandy, c.1430-1430

Christmas poultry at Leadenhall Market. 19 December 1924

Everybody Skating in Holland Skating has been general in Holland during this weekend. Hand in hand the Dutch folk have glided over the ice to their hearts content 4 December 1921

A batch of traditional English Christmas puddings, with cloths tied ready to steam credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Carol singing by the members of the Southfields Wesleyan Church in aid of the National Childrens Home and Orphanage

187 brass bands competing at Crystal Palace. 29 September 1934

Late Victorian and early Edwardian food illustrations. 1. Blanc Mange
Late Victorian and early Edwardian food illustrations. 1.Blanc Mange 2. Christmas Pudding 3. Epergne 4. Fruit Jelly 5 Jelly In Two Colours

Youngest Matron in Britain ? Helping to sort and pack toys for nearly 70 young patients in her hospital is Martron Miss Veronica Mulligan of Darenth Park Hospital Dartford Kent

Private prayers and devotions written for a member of the Scepeaux family. St Joseph offers fruit to the Christ Child, seated on Virgins lap

France Savoy Lanslevillard Church of St. Michel Nativity

Ecce Ancilla Domini ! (The Annunciation) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12)
Ecce Ancilla Domini ! (The Annunciation) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12, 1828 - April 10, 1882) was an English poet, painter and translator

The flight into Egypt. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VIII. France, Normandy c.1430-1440

Nativity, Mary and Joseph with child, ox and ass

Nativity. Romanesque Life of Christ. English, 12th Cent

Rubens - La Adoration de los Reyes - Adoration of the Magi, 1610 by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) in the Prado in Madrid

Nativity, Joseph with musical angels. English Illumination in 13th and 14th Cent

Nativity. Book of Hours, Flanders, 2nd half 15th Cent

Nativity, Virgin reclining, Joseph seated, temple, man rehearsing scroll, princes and people in courts. Psalm 86/87

A christmas study - an unauthorised peep at the treasurs to come. 12 December 1930

Carrying the United States mail furthest north An interesting picture taken on the Teller Route, showing the mail sleigh, drawn by reindeer, at a remote settlement some 120 miles north of Nome

Small children of Dr Barnardos homes, Berkingside, Assist in the making of christmas pudding. 1931

In thousands of British homes this Christmas, rich plum puddings, which are earning precious dollars, will be on the menu

Nurses of Londons Westminster Hospital rehearsing the carols they will sing at Christmas. After touring the wards, they go through the gardens back to the nurses home, where they end their recital

Eight months old Peter Raven of Bishops Stortford takes a hand in the mixing of the Christmas pudding 1957

The making of Christmas Crackers at Mead and Fields, Holborn. 1928
The making of Christmas Crackers at Mead and Field s, Holborn. 1928

Teddy Bears for Christmas. 1 November 1920

Christmas, 1935. Christmas trees in the Portico of St Pauls Cathedral. 14 December 1935

Snow scenes at Hampstead Heath December 1920

The interior of the little Catholic Church at Murren village in Switzerland, . Decorated for Christmas 1920

A smile for millions. A happy study of Father Christmas, whose smile, as usual, will be welcomed by millions this festive season. 20 December 1926

Roast bear figured on the christmas menu at the Savoy Hotel. The dish has not been served in this country since the days of King Henry VIII. M Latry, chief Chef at the Savoy, carving

Sunset over the frozen waterways of Holland, crowded with happy skaters 4 December 1921

Two Geese have a bath in an old bath tub undated

A Dutch Idyll A charming photograph of a jolly little Dutch girl preparing for a skate in North Holland 10 December 1921

Where beauty is snow deep. This beautiful snow study is of Arosa. Switzerland. 11 December 1925

The Nativity. Book of Hours for Bona Sforza, Polish, 1527

A Christmas party in Nutfield Centre 1948 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Nativity. English Psalter, late 12th Cent

Nativity and Adoration. Book of Hours, French 1407

Nativity. English Illumination in 13th and 14th Cent

The Nativity

France Savoy Lanslevillard St. Sebastian Chapel Nativity in the Manger

The Nativity. Blessed Virgin and some saints. Thessalonika, 1st half 14th Cent

The Nativity. Mary asleep on a couch. Joseph on a chair. English, c. 1300

The Every-Day Book or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements Sports Pastimes Ceremonies Manners Customs and Events Volume I by William Hone 1826 Ancient Representation of the Nativity

CHRISTIAN Three Magi with gifts. Stained glass (19th century) from Lincoln Cathedral

Christian Three Magi with gifts Detail of the Three Magi carrying the three sacred gifts. Stained glass in the church of St Mary, Godstone, Surrey

Mrs Bird of Arthur Road, Windsor, receiving Kings annual Christmas distribution of coal given to poor of that district. December 16th 1935

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping