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Beggars Opera PosterPoster for production at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith (London)
Industrial School, Ashford, KentThe Kent County Industrial School (also knows as the Stanhope Industrial School) at Kingsnorth near Ashford in Kent opened in 1875 for 150 boys. After 1933 it became an Approved School
Industrial School, Buxton, near Norwich, NorfolkBoys and dog stand on the football pitch of the Buxton Industrial School near Norwich, Norfolk, established in 1855 to hold 100 boys. From 1933 it became Red House Farm Approved School
Industrial School for Girls, Dundee, ScotlandThe Industrial School for Girls, at Balgay Park, Dundee, Scotland, was established in 1861
The Old Curiosity Shop, Nell and grandfather in the shopThe Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841
Labour CandidatesLabour candidates. - A postcard with a dual meaning, both a satire on potential Labour Party MPs and three down and out men all of whom are good candidates as labourers. Date: circa 1900s
Beggars Opera / Hogartha burlesqued version of John Gays opera: several of the characters are wearing animal heads Date: 18th century
Northumberland Village Homes for Girls, Whitley BayThe Northumberland Village Homes for Girls, Whitley Bay (or Whitley-on-Sea), was an industrial school established in 1879 for 140 girls. It became an Approved School in 1933
Industrial School for Girls, Maryhill, GlasgowThe Glasgow Industrial School for Girls at Maryhill was established in 1855
Industrial School, Harborne, BirminghamA man with umbrella at the gates of Harborne Industrial School, Balden Road, Birmingham, opened in 1902 to hold 150 boys. It later became Ansell School then after 1933 was the Tennal Approved School
King Oswalds ArmSt Aidan prayed that the arm of King Oswald, which had given freely to beggars, would never decay. A story told in Bedes History. The arm remained uncorrupted for 9 centuries
Noise PollutionA knife-grinder, a milkmaid, dogs, beggars, musicians, a coalman, and a dustman, a postboy with his horn and a child with her rattle - noise pollution in the 18th century
Tibetan Mendicants in Darjeeling, India, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century
17th century Dutch disabled beggar in rags, with staff and bag. Deuchar's signature on a stone on the ground. A Hunchbacked Beggar. From a series of beggars after Rembrandt, 1632
17th century Dutch itinerant rat-catcher with tray and rat trap17th century Dutch itinerant rat-catcher with tray of poison, trap on a long pole, poison, bag and dagger. From a series of beggars after Rembrandt, 1632
MG Midget Beggars Roost 1930 - M.G.Car Company. Date: 1930
Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799
Joseph Johnson - crippled sailor beggingJoseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat. He earned his living as a Regular Chaunter singing songs such as Storm and The British Seamans Praise 1815
Beggars Bridge, Glaisdale
Beggars Bridge, Glaisdale, Victorian period
Jolly Beggars Inn, Mauchline, Scotland - Victorian period
Two photos from the show Hassan at His Majesty's Theatre
Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do BarkThis illustration depicts the scene of an old English nursery rhyme, Hark hark, the dogs do bark, Beggars are coming to town, Some in jags, some in rags, And some in velvet gowns. Date: circa 1914
The Beggars are Coming to TownOil painting showing a travelling crew of beggars arriving at a town after a presumingly long journey
Spanish fleet and the ships of the Sea BeggarsAction between the Spanish fleet and the ships of the Sea Beggars or Geuzen (Calvinist Dutch nobles who opposed Spanish rule in the Netherlands), 26 May 1573 Date: 1573
Adam and Eve led out of Paradise by Death, who plays on a vielle or beggar's lyre
1860s Japan - portrait of mendicant nuns beggars Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China
Gentleman giving out medicines to beggars, 18th centuryEnglish gentleman dispensing his medicine cabinet to beggars at Ivry-sur Seine, 18th century
Hotel guest beset by salespeople in the parlour of the Hotel des Quatre Nations, Paris, 18th century
Invitation to a Game of Argolla, by MurilloInvitation to a Game of Argolla [a form of croquet], by Murillo, in the Dulwich Picture Gallery, London. Depicting two beggar boys and a dog. Date: circa 1660s
Crossing-sweeper nuisance Crossing-sweeper nuisance 1856Group of young children with brooms, sweeping the ground as a gentleman walks alone, asking for a ha penny. Date: 1856
Boys crossing-sweepers, London boys asking an affluent gentlemen for a penny for keeping the streets tidy. Date: circa 1850s
Paris beggar 1850French woman beggar with child, holding out her hand for money. Date: 1850
Two blind beggars playing stringed instruments. Date: 1890s
Mother begging in streets of London 1851Mother selling flowers from a basket for a bit of money in the Strand, London, while her baby sleeps in her arms. Date: 1851
BEGGAR - CHARLES MACKEYCharles Mackey, a black beggar, stands with cap in hand before an old stone cross. Date: Early 19th century
NORE MUTINY / CRUIKSHANKThe Delegates in Council or Beggars on Horseback Caricature of the mutineers at the Nore Date: 1797
CHINESE BEGGARS / MASOCHISStrolling Beggars in China placing burning coals on their heads and using other austerities Date: 1752
LADY GRANNY BEGGARLady Granny A well known beggar on the London streets. Date: 19th engraving
FRENCH BEGGAR 1820French beggars Date: circa 1820
LONDON / CRIES / BEGGAR / TINYThe deformed beggar often sells pens as begging is not sanctioned in England. Date: 1823
Poor French beggar 1850French beggar in old top hat Date: 1850
CIRCA 1480 BEGGARA beggar and her bowl. Date: circa 1480
Strolling beggars in China knocking their heads together and on a stone in order to extort alms. Date: 1737
Strolling beggars in China with burning coalsStrolling beggars in China laying burning coals on their heads and using other austerities in order to extort alms. Date: 1752
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Beggar Children Date: circa 1910s
Industrial School, Chelmsford, EssexThe Essex Industrial School on Rainsford Road, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, Essex, certified in 1879 to hold 150 boys. In 1933 it became the Essex Home Approved School
St Josephs Industrial School, Clonmel, Tipperary, IrelandSt Josephs Industrial School at Ferryhouse, Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland, was opened in 1885 for 170 Catholic boys
Armenian monks, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, JerusalemArmenian monks at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s
The Beggars Opera, piano music coverCover design on a book of piano music for The Beggars Opera, by John Gay, first performed in 1728. A plump man of the 18th century is depicted, taking a bow at the theatre footlights
Industrial School, Cockermouth, CumbriaThe Cumberland County Industrial School on Lorton Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, was opened in 1881 to hold 150 boys
17th Century BeggarA beggar in Germany at the time of the Thirty Years War
A begging musician in Suez, EgyptA begging street musician holding his traditional plucking instrument in Suez, Egypt Date: circa 1910
Homeless men by J O BrienNo-goods or might-be-goods? The Faces of the Night
Nose Flute of KeilingJohn Keiling, known as Blind Jack, attracts charity in the streets of London by playing the flageolet with his nose, though this distorts his face, Date: early 18th century
Gay Beggars BenefitMacheath, Lockit, Peachum, Lucy and Polly in Macheaths prison cell: a Covent Garden performance for the benefit of Mr Walker
Social / Naples PatisserieTwo well dressed young women are accosted by beggars in Naples as they leave a French patisserie. Date: 1859
Samuel Horsey - beggar 1803Samuel Horsey, a beggar, requented around Charing Cross, London. Date: 1803
Sterne - Grimm - MaitreLaurence Sterne (1713 - 1768) writer, besieged by beggars at Montreuil while travelling on his Sentimental Journey Date: 1
Japan - A group of beggars prayingLantern slide of a group of beggars praying.. Part of Box 158 Japan, part of Boswell Collection, slide no 38 Date: circa 1890s
Lady giving beggar moneyA well-dressed lady giving a blind beggar with an artificial leg sitting against a wall with a poster of St. Dunstans, the charity set up to aid servicemen blinded in the war. Date: 1930s
Boy with pet dogBoy with Dog. Ceruti, Giacomo 1698-1767. Born in Milan, Ceruti trained there and absorbed the north Italian interest in still-life painting associated with the work of Caravaggio
Boy with Vegetables. Ceruti, Giacomo 1698-1767. Born in Milan, Ceruti trained there and absorbed the north Italian interest in still-life painting associated with the work of Caravaggio
Volunteer Fire Brigade, Ortakoy Mosque, Beggars and MapIstanbul, Turkey - Volunteer Fire Brigade, Ortakoy Mosque, Beggars and Map of the City. Date: 1898
Two ragged street women disgust respectabilityIn the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting two poor ragged street women disgusting another who they describe, with no hint of the obvious irony, as " not respectable"
Vagrant couple on Satutday night - drawing by Phil MayIn the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting an elderly, ragged vagrant couple on Saturday Night - their only solace a bottle of something strong. Date: circa 1890s
Blind Russian Beggar and ragged child Date: 1901
Washroom at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumWashroom and showers at the Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Tailoring Workshop at Merxplas Labour Colony, Belgium
Swimming Lake at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumSwimming lake at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Shoemaking Workshop at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumShoemaking workshop at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Print works at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumPrint works at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Plywood Manufacture at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumPlywood manufacture at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Pearl Button Making at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumPearl-button making at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Old Peoples Quarters at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumOld peoples quarters at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Chapel at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumView towards the chapel at the Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Machine Weaving at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumMachine Weaving at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Making Furniture at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumMaking furniture from Triplex or Plywood at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Lecture Room at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumLecture Room at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Laundry at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumLaundry at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Laboratory of the Anthropological Service at Merxplas LabourLaboratory of the Anthropological Service at the Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Hospital at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumHospital at the Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Forge at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumForge at the Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934
Farm buildings at Merxplas Labour Colony, BelgiumFarm buildings at Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934