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Charming Collection

Background imageCharming Collection: Robin Hoods Bay

Robin Hoods Bay
A boy runs ahead of his grandparents to the beach at Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, a charming old town from whence, legend has it, Robin Hood escaped by sea

Background imageCharming Collection: Mothers Gardener by Muriel Dawson

Mothers Gardener by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration of a small girl in a white dress and pink sun hat carefully watering a lovely border of flowers in a garden. c.1925

Background imageCharming Collection: Mill Pond, Swanage

Mill Pond, Swanage
A lovely tranquil scene, with ducks on the old mill-pond in the charming village of Swanage, Dorset, England. Date: 1939

Background imageCharming Collection: The Toast by William Heath Robinson

The Toast by William Heath Robinson
A charming and detailed scene showing a large extended family, or possibly group of villagers drinking a toast around a large table groaning with delicious fruit pies, turkey, jelly, soup

Background imageCharming Collection: The Land of Christmas Plays by Pauline Baynes

The Land of Christmas Plays by Pauline Baynes
Charming illustration showing a land populated by all the characters from Christmas plays and pantomimes including Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Robinson Crusoe

Background imageCharming Collection: England / London / Pinner

England / London / Pinner
The charming centre of Pinner, Greater London, England. showing the pub sign of the Queens Head on the left and the church in the background. Date: 1950s

Background imageCharming Collection: Sleeping Beauty ballet, reawakening scene

Sleeping Beauty ballet, reawakening scene
While the King and Queen sleep, Prince Charming, with the blessing of the Lilac Fairy, bends to kiss the Sleeping Princess and thereby awaken her

Background imageCharming Collection: Dandelion Clock by Muriel Dawson

Dandelion Clock by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration of a small child, probably a little boy in blue smock and shorts seated on a small tuffet of grass and blowing a dandelion clock while clutching a favourite doll in his other

Background imageCharming Collection: Two Little Lambs by Muriel Dawson

Two Little Lambs by Muriel Dawson
Charming back view of a little girl in a checked dress and green hat, her small stature accentuated by the size of the lamb she stands next to

Background imageCharming Collection: Stephen Tennant as Prince Charming

Stephen Tennant as Prince Charming
Stephen Tennant in fancy dress at the Pageant of Romantic Historical Lovers. The party was organised by Olga Lynn for Marie Tempests London Pride matinee at the New Theatre

Background imageCharming Collection: Poster advertising a Cooks Tours railway excursion

Poster advertising a Cooks Tours railway excursion
A poster advertising a Cooks Tours railway excursion, described as a charming excursion to the West of England, calling at Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth

Background imageCharming Collection: Art Deco Dressing Table

Art Deco Dressing Table
This charming bedroom dressing table is in polished mellow toned walnut of pleasing modern design. It has a shaped rimless mirror with a glamorous light fitting!

Background imageCharming Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern
Two owls standing with a lantern. Date: circa 1890

Background imageCharming Collection: Tobacconist - Treyer and Fribourg

Tobacconist - Treyer and Fribourg
The famous (and charming) 18th century tobacco, cigar and snuff shop Treyer and Fribourg at 34 Haymarket, London, SW1. The shop enjoyed the patronage of George III

Background imageCharming Collection: The Butterfly by Muriel Dawson

The Butterfly by Muriel Dawson
A little girl, knee deep in a field of wild flowers, picks some to make a charming bunch on which a Red Admiral butterfly lingers

Background imageCharming Collection: England / Bramham

England / Bramham
A charming view of the village street of Bramham, Yorkshire, England, seen through the lychgate of its ancient church. Date: 1950s

Background imageCharming Collection: Country Home At Horsham

Country Home At Horsham
A photograph of a charming old country home in Horsham, West Sussex, restored in the early 1900s to equip the property with an electric lighting plant, without losing it's old world appeal

Background imageCharming Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket

Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket
Two penguins out for a stroll whilst a sparrow picks a pocket. Date: circa 1890

Background imageCharming Collection: The Cricketer

The Cricketer. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1964. Date: 1964

Background imageCharming Collection: La Saison des Papillons by Nick

La Saison des Papillons by Nick
Charming illustration by Nick showing a young woman in a perfectly coordinated 1920s outfit with cloche hat, clasping her hands in delight as she looks a butterflies flitting in the air

Background imageCharming Collection: Princess Elizabeth and Margaret in the Welsh Cottage

Princess Elizabeth and Margaret in the Welsh Cottage
Charming photograph of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and her younger sister, Princess Margaret posing at the windows of y Bwthyn bach to Gwellt (the Welsh Cottage)

Background imageCharming Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Rabbits with Plum Pudding

Victorian Greeting Card - Rabbits with Plum Pudding
Two rabbits gazing at a plum pudding. Date: circa 1890

Background imageCharming Collection: All dressed up - an the button would go! A little girl suffers a wardrobe malfunction

All dressed up - an the button would go! A little girl suffers a wardrobe malfunction before having to make the choice between her two suitors...! Date: 1954

Background imageCharming Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owls in Town

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls in Town
Two owls in top hats out at night. Date: circa 1890

Background imageCharming Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Snowy Rabbits

Victorian Greeting Card - Snowy Rabbits
Two rabbits walking through the snow under an umbrella. Date: circa 1890

Background imageCharming Collection: The Cross Country Runner

The Cross Country Runner. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1968. Date: 1968

Background imageCharming Collection: Woman wearing a fashionable velvettoque hat with plumes of feathers. Date: 1911

Woman wearing a fashionable velvettoque hat with plumes of feathers. Date: 1911

Background imageCharming Collection: Watch Mother! A Mother Cat and her two kittens await a mouses departure from its

Watch Mother! A Mother Cat and her two kittens await a mouses departure from its lair with extreme interest (and patience!). Date: 1940s

Background imageCharming Collection: Cinderella at the London Hippodrome

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome
Cinderella, the first pantomime at the London Hippodrome, which received rave reviews. Top photographs show Hetty Chattel as the Prince, Ruth Lytton as Dandini and Amy Farrell as Cinderella

Background imageCharming Collection: A shepherd of the Lakes with dog and leading his horse

A shepherd of the Lakes with dog and leading his horse up the hillside. He carries one of his flock across his shoulders. A charming scene. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCharming Collection: When Great Grandfather Went to Sea by H. L. Oakley

When Great Grandfather Went to Sea by H. L. Oakley
A series of charming silhouette cut outs by H. L. Oakley depicting scenes at the seaside during the Victorian era from the journey there by carriage and train to donkey rides

Background imageCharming Collection: Heath Street, Hampstead by R. G. Matthews

Heath Street, Hampstead by R. G. Matthews
A charming view of Heath Street in Hampstead, North London with its range of traditional shops and pubs and with far fewer cars than you are likely to see today

Background imageCharming Collection: Bedtime by Muriel Dawson

Bedtime by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration depicting a very sweet little girl with straight bobbed hair and a pot belly warming her toes by the stove before bedtime

Background imageCharming Collection: Kicking Time by Muriel Dawson

Kicking Time by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration of a baby lying on its tummy wearing a nappy and knitted cardigan

Background imageCharming Collection: England / Kimbolton

England / Kimbolton
The pleasant village of Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, England, with its wide main street and charming old white- fronted shops

Background imageCharming Collection: Two Boys by Mill Pond

Two Boys by Mill Pond
Two little boys watch the ducks in the old mill-pond in the charming village of Swanage, Dorset

Background imageCharming Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Dining Guinea-Pigs

Victorian Greeting Card - Dining Guinea-Pigs
Mother guinea-pig about to feed 4 young guinea-pigs at the dining table. Date: circa 1890

Background imageCharming Collection: Fairyland Express, All Aboard for the Land of Nod

Fairyland Express, All Aboard for the Land of Nod
Toddlers in white nightgowns board a train to the Land of Nod, accompanied by various toys as bedtime companions. Date: 1924

Background imageCharming Collection: The Lifeboat Men

The Lifeboat Men. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1966. Date: 1966

Background imageCharming Collection: The New Playmates - Siblings and new bunnies

The New Playmates - Siblings and new bunnies
The New Playmates - A young brother and sister meet a basket of new bunnies. circa 1920s

Background imageCharming Collection: Isobel Swithinbank and pet dog at Denham Court

Isobel Swithinbank and pet dog at Denham Court
Isobel Swithinbank and pet dog by a thatched garden hut (part constructed from the stump of a large old oak tree) at Denham Court, Denham, near Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire

Background imageCharming Collection: Southcliff Gardens and Shelter, Felixstowe

Southcliff Gardens and Shelter, Felixstowe - " this is very pretty place, you ought to see it" ! Date: 1905

Background imageCharming Collection: Victoria Park, London

Victoria Park, London
A charming view of the boating lake at Victoria Park, London, the largest open space in Londons East End. Date: 1950s

Background imageCharming Collection: England / Britwell Salome

England / Britwell Salome
A pretty corner Britwell Salome, a charming village in Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageCharming Collection: Kensington Gardens Lake

Kensington Gardens Lake
A charming glimpse of The Long Water, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, London. Date: 1940s

Background imageCharming Collection: Rock a Bye Baby by Muriel Dawson

Rock a Bye Baby by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a charming sun hat, sits in a hammock and rocks her doll to sleep

Background imageCharming Collection: Little Fellah by Muriel Dawson

Little Fellah by Muriel Dawson
Charming rear view of a small child in a smock and large hat carrying a rag doll rather carelessly. Date: c.1925

Background imageCharming Collection: Good Boy by Muriel Dawson

Good Boy by Muriel Dawson
A little boy in a charming blue smock and shorts outfit, washes his face using a flannel, soap and metal wash bowl



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