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The Scout magazine, Special Hobbies and Model-Making NumberFront cover of The Scout magazine, " The Only Weekly Official Organ of the Boy Scouts". As this particular issue is the Special Hobbies and Model-Making number
Japanese Dolls / OwnersDolls displayed in the childrens festival at Hina-no-matsuri, Japan
Dunkleys Rocking HorseROCKING HORSE by Dunkleys of Birmingham Date: 1889
Shirley Temple DollSHIRLEY TEMPLE American child star of the 1930s, seen here with a Shirley Temple doll
Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of EnglandA highly instructive jigsaw puzzle from the early nineteenth century, bearing representations of the Kings and Queens of England from William I to George IV. Date: 1937
The Allies of Santa Claus by Mabel Lucie AttwellTwo little girls slumber on a window sill as the elvish helpers of Father Christmasm sprinkle fairy dust in order that he may deliver presents. Date: 1919
Boy & Marklin Toy TrainA German boy plays with his Marklin train
Steiff limited edition 1912 Titanic teddy bear
Toy Electric Train AdAn advertisement for the new Lionel 100% elecrically controlled railroad
Pelham puppetsFive puppets by the famous, puppet making family business, Pelham, in a stage setting contrived of cardboard painted with distemper mixed with Alabastine
The Callers by Muriel DawsonA little girl in a summer dress and sun bonnet knocks at a door and waits, with her doll in a toy pram, for it to be answered
Santa caught by the tax inspector by H. M. BatemanA rather surprised looking Father Christmas, who has arrived at the house of a tax inspector to innocently deliver toys on Christmas Eve, finds himself caught by a vigilant tax inspector. H.M
Bonzos Latest: This Weeks StuddyFamous dog, just after he had finally been christened with the name Bonzo. He appears with a swollen eye after fighting with a wasp
La Poupee by Arthur SturgessPromotional postcard for La Poupee, a comic operetta by Arthur Sturgess from the French of Maurice Ordonneau (Theatre de la Gaiete, Paris, 21st October 1896); music Edmond Audran
Oiling a Model RailwayThe points on a model railway set are oiled to keep the track and trains running smoothly Date: 1960s
The Party by Muriel DawsonA little girl in a pink dress entertains her toys with a tea party in her playroom
Small girl in a pedal carA little girl grins for the camera as she poses in a sleek and speedy looking pedal sports car somewhere close to the sea, as evidenced by the deckchairs in the background, lining the promenade
A 1950s Family Living RoomA classic nuclear family in their living room, the children playing with a train set, the Father reading his book or magazine in a comfy chair
Don t worry about me! by G. E StuddyColour illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing Bonzo the dog being cuddled by his lady owner. Studdy created Bonzo for The Sketch magazine in the early 1920s
STICK EM UPStick em up ! Boys playing with guns on the street
French Lead Toy SoldiersFrench lead toy soldiers
Advertisement for Meccano, Barley & Son, BathAdvertisement for Meccano and Hornby Trains, sold at Barley & Son, Centre of Corridor, Bath. Date: 1926
Just Off by Muriel DawsonA solemn little girl in a blue pinafore, pushes a bright red toy pram containing her dolls
Airing Court at Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, SurreyChildren and nurses enjoy playing with toys in an airing court at the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London)
Happy Families / Mr Bones" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861
Girl Driving Toy Cara Young Lady Driver
Yachting at KensingtonSailing model yachts on the Serpentine in Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park
Boy and toy aeroplane by David WrightPortrait of a young boy contemplating a toy aeroplane by David Wright, best known as Britains foremost pin-up artist during World War II. Date: 1944
Model planeModel aeronautics Date: c. 1930s
Happy Families / Mst BonesMaster Bones the Butchers Son, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861
Happy Families / Mr Pots" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861
Harrods toy department, rocking horses, 1922A uniform display of wooden rocking horses and smaller toy horses on wheels in the Harrods toy department, Christmas 1922. Date: 1922
Happy Families / Mr Chip" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861
Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s
The Great Offensive by Samuel Begg, WW1A Great War Christmas scene with a group of children spread out and playing an elaborate and numerous game of toy soldiers on a rug. Date: 1916
Louis Wain Postcard - DiaboloA cat playing with a wooden Diabolo toy gets hit in the eye! Date: 1907
Kenneth Kendall with teddy bearsKenneth Kendall (1924-2012), British broadcaster. He worked for many years as a newsreader for the BBC and other channels, and also hosted the game show Treasure Hunt for Channel 4 (1982-1989)
Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1952Front cover of Britannia and Eve featuring an illustration showing a group of children, from the late 18th or early 19th century, gazing in awe at a festive arrangement of greenery, candles
Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. OakleyA page of silhouettes showing various Victorian pastimes and games including archery, croquet, skating and chess
The Balloon Baby by Muriel DawsonA little girl in a frilly dress and bonnet marches along with a doll under warm and a bunch of balloons in her other hand
Kenneth Kendall (b 1924), retired British broadcaster. He worked for many years as a newsreader for the BBC and other channels, and also hosted the game show Treasure Hunt for Channel 4 (1982-1989)
Just a wee note by G. E StuddyIllustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing Bonzo the dog, dressed in a tartan tam o shanter playing the Scottish bagpipes
Buy National Savings CertificatesPoster urging the reader to Buy National Savings Certificates: Lend to defend his right to be free featuring an angelic boy constructing something with meccano
Playground / Slides / 1930SBoys and girls play on the slides at a playground
Father Cmas / Toys / FirepleFather Christmas puts out a selection of toys and presents in front of a fireplace which has a lovely vase of holly and two candlesticks on it
A twin brother and sister, wearing matching dungarees, play together in a splendid toy pedal car. Date: 1950s
Christmas Morning by Margaret Tempest. circa 1910s
Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens HospitalChristmas comes but once a year -- a scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital, founded in Southwark, London, in 1869. A sick little girl is visited by her mother and younger sister