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Gypsy CaravansA group of travellers and their horse-drawn caravans/wagons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom DownsTwo Policeman talk to a Gypsy family by their caravan and wagon on Epsom Downs Date: circa 1920s
A group of three transvestitesThree transvestite ladies in suits and smart hats stand arm-in-arm
VIANNEYJEAN-BAPTISTE VIANNEY VIANNEY, known as the CURE D ARS - French priest, known for his good works and simple lifestyle, and for being horribly tormented by demons
Indian Puppet Show for European ChildrenKaut-pootlies, or Puppets exhibited by Native Jugglers, for the amusement of European children. (Plate 18 of 20). Date: 1813
Fieldmouse (Bewick)mus sylvaticus - the LONG- TAILED FIELD-MOUSE : this is the Country Mouse of Aesops fable, who prefers to risk reapers and predator birds to adopting an urban lifestyle
The library of Lucullus, general & statesman, known for his lavish lifestyle
Indian Snake Catcher exhibits snakes before EuropeansA Saumpareeah or Snake Catcher exhibiting snakes before Europeans. (Plate 11 of 20) Date: 1813
European lady attended by a servant using a hand punkahA European lady and guests attended by a servant using a hand punkah (or fan). (Plate 16 of 20). Date: 1813
Gentleman with his Hookah-Burdar or Pipe-Bearer. (Plate 10 of 20) Date: 1813
Gentleman attended by his Hajaum or Native BarberEuropean Gentleman attended by his Hajaum or Native Barber. (Plate 5 of 20) Date: 1813
Gentleman with his Sircar, or Money Servant. (Plate 9 of 20). Date: 1813
Marquis of Wellesleys Boatman, IndiaThe Dandy or Boatman of the Marquis of Wellesley (Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley - 1760-1842), in his livery, depicted in front of the State Yacht, the Soonamooky
Die Neue Linie magazineA 1935 front cover of the first German lifestyle magazine dating from 1929 Date: 1935
Performance of a dancing woman of LucknowA dancing woman of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India - exhibiting before a European Family. (Plate 15 of 20). Date: 1813
European Gentleman dressing, attended by his Head-Bearer and other servants. (Plate 4 of 20) Date: 1813
European Gentleman in Public Office attended by the Crannies, or Native Clerks. (Plate 3 of 20) Date: 1813
European Gentlemans Kedmutgars or Table Servants bringing in dinner. (Plate 7 of 20) Date: 1813
European Gentleman in India learning ArabicAn European Gentleman with his Moonshee, or Native Professor of Languages. (plate 1 of 20) Date: 1813
Native Indian gentleman smoking a Goorgoory PipeA Native gentleman smoking a Goorgoory, a variant of the Hookah Pipe but with a fixed bamboo stem, in his private apartments, attended by his dancing girls. (Plate 19 of 20) Date: 1813
English Family at table under a Punkah, or fan, kept in motion by a Khelassy (or Punkahwallah). (Plate 8 of 20). Date: 1813
European Gentleman in Private Office attended by his Duftoree, of Native Office-keeper. (plate 2 of 20) Date: 1813
European Gentleman delivering a letter to a Soon-Tah-Burdar or Silver Baton-Bearer. (Plate 6 of 20) Date: 1813
European Lady and her Durzee or TailorAn European Lady giving instrucions to her Durzee or Native Indian Tailor. (Plate 13 of 20). Date: 1813
Marquis Wellesley at Nabob of Oudes Breakfast TableRichard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley - Governor General of India (1760-1842) and his suite at Nabob of Oudes (Wazir Ali Khan)
Dancing Woman of Bengal, performing before a European Family. (Plate 14 of 20) Date: 1813
European lady and family attended by an Ayah (Nurse). (Plate 17 of 20) Date: 1813
Life in the Country. Morning ride in the horse and carriage in 19th century America showing house and lifestyle. Date: 1862
Gypsies, RomaniaGypsy family and their tent - Romania Date: 1909
Wholemeal FoodsWholemeal bread and crisp bread, healthy eating and perfect for those on a diet! Date: early 1980s
New York / Park AvenueA bustling scene on Park Avenue, New York, U.S.A. Date: late 1960s
White Sliced LoafWhite sliced bread - don t be tempted, its very BAD for you! Date: early 1980s
COUCH POTATO FAMILYA lazy family of Couch Potatoes, lounging on the sofa together watching TV with their happy dog and obligatory swirly carpet! Date: 1981
Wholemeal LoafHealthy wholemeal brown bread, temptingly cut into slices, on a wooden cutting board - very GOOD for you! Date: early 1980s
Boccaccio (Medallion)Messer GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO, the father of Tuscan eloquence and the vivacious depictor of the lifestyle of his times. Date: 1313 - 1375
Cycling GirlsTwo young women cyclists rest awhile and study a map, near High Beach, Epping Forest, Essex, England. Date: 1930s
Cycling StopA young male tour cyclist stands beside a tandem to admire the unusual combination of a farm and church at Graveley, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s
Cycling Storm
Great Canfield ChurchTour cyclists admire the Norman church at Great Canfield, Essex, England, noted for its 13th century wallpainting over the altar. Date: 1930s
Cycling Peat
Cycling over a StileCycling off the beaten track often means having to negotiate a gate or stile, but that all adds to the fun, as these young men demonstrate! Date: 1930s
Healthcare for children under five years 1948Issued by the Ministry of Food, to make adults aware what food and drink to give their under fives, so they will grow healthy
THE LOST MACHINE (John B Harris) A Martian robot, marooned on Earth, has problems adapting to the terrestrial lifestyle Date: 1932
Edward VIIs wedding day
Indian servant cleaning his Masters equipmentIndian servant sitting cross-legged, cleaning his Masters equipment, including his boots and shoes and hunting rifles with brushes and polish
Beach GamesA young couple throwing a ball to one another on the beach at Cliftonville, England
Socrates & AlcibiadesSOCRATES Athenian philosopher, reproaching the young Alcibiades for his dissolute lifestyle
John Reproves HerodJOHN THE BAPTIST He criticises Herods lifestyle, for which he is thrown into prison