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"Discovering the Beauty of Cheap: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating world of "cheap

Background imageCheap Collection: Plastic Hula Doll On The Dashboard Of A Turquoise Thunderbird

Plastic Hula Doll On The Dashboard Of A Turquoise Thunderbird

Background imageCheap Collection: Hawaii, Oahu, Punaluu, Hula Doll On The Grass Beneath Palm Trees

Hawaii, Oahu, Punaluu, Hula Doll On The Grass Beneath Palm Trees

Background imageCheap Collection: USA, Hawaii, Ocean in background; Kailua, Flipflops and Hawaii written in sand

USA, Hawaii, Ocean in background; Kailua, Flipflops and Hawaii written in sand

Background imageCheap Collection: Cheap Cottages exhibition at Letchworth and Hitchin

Cheap Cottages exhibition at Letchworth and Hitchin
One of the cottages on show at the Cheap Cottages exhibition at Letchworth Garden City and Hitchin, descibed as a specimen of plaster work. Date: 1905

Background imageCheap Collection: Cartoon, Enigma, WW1

Cartoon, Enigma, WW1
Cartoon, Enigma. A French soldier says he doesn t understand it -- hes drunk nothing but Pinard (cheap wine or plonk) since the war started, and now hes got water on the knee! Date: 1916

Background imageCheap Collection: Old lead letters forming the words FOR SALE

Old lead letters forming the words FOR SALE

Background imageCheap Collection: Comic Postcard - Suggestive poster and girl

Comic Postcard - Suggestive poster and girl
Humorous Postcard - a satire on the play The Girl who took the Wrong Turning (Theatre Royal, London) - the poster has the cheeky addition " Twice Nightly at Cheap Prices - a Free

Background imageCheap Collection: Second hand car for sale car static

Second hand car for sale car static
car, , Second, hand, car, for, sale, car, static, for, sale, decrepid, bashed, ├║50, battered, old, cheap, MOTdirty, rusty, rusting, jalopy, second, hand

Background imageCheap Collection: Ground Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London

Ground Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The entrance floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

Background imageCheap Collection: Cryer of Poor Jack, 1813

Cryer of Poor Jack, 1813
Cryer of Poor Jack - an English street seller of cheap fish, 1813 Date: 1813

Background imageCheap Collection: Rowton House Vase

Rowton House Vase
A vase specially made for the Camden Rowton House, one of the establishments set up in London in the 1890s as cheap but well-appointed hostels for working men

Background imageCheap Collection: Rowton House Mug

Rowton House Mug
A mug specially made for one of the Rowton Houses set up in London in the 1890s as cheap but well-appointed hostels for working men. Date: 2016

Background imageCheap Collection: Odessa, Ukraine - The Cheap Dining Hall

Odessa, Ukraine - The Cheap Dining Hall (Good Value Eating Establishment) Date: 1905

Background imageCheap Collection: London, England - The Guildhall

London, England - The Guildhall - Gothic Style Building.. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London.Guildhall is a building in the City of London, off Gresham and Basinghall streets

Background imageCheap Collection: Social / USA / Cheap Lodging

Social / USA / Cheap Lodging
Lodgers in a crowded Bayard Street tenement in New York: the cost is " five cents a spot" Date: 1889

Background imageCheap Collection: Pro British Stamps

Pro British Stamps
British first - we do not stock Russian goods. These stamps were issued free to British businessmen and traders for use in the crack down on cheap Russian goods. Date: 1930s

Background imageCheap Collection: Lord Rowton

Lord Rowton, founder of the cheap hostels for working men in London, known as Rowton Houses. Date: Date unknown

Background imageCheap Collection: Cartoon, Fighting zone, WW1

Cartoon, Fighting zone, WW1
Cartoon, Fighting zone. Two French soldiers have just bought food and drink from a trader. The trader is amazed that they keep buying cheap wine from him at an inflated price

Background imageCheap Collection: Cartoon, A sensitive man, WW1

Cartoon, A sensitive man, WW1
Cartoon, A sensitive man. A group of French soldiers are sharing a bucket of Pinard (cheap wine or plonk). Do you know that our ancestors the Gauls drank mead from the skulls of their enemies

Background imageCheap Collection: Cartoon, Sharing a drink, WW1

Cartoon, Sharing a drink, WW1
Cartoon, a French soldier and a British soldier share a drink of Pinard (cheap wine or plonk), enjoying a break from fighting. Date: 1916

Background imageCheap Collection: Cartoon, They don t have any in Germany, WW1

Cartoon, They don t have any in Germany, WW1
Cartoon, They don t have any in Germany. Allied soldiers celebrate with a drink of Pinard (cheap wine or plonk), happy to think that its not available in Germany

Background imageCheap Collection: Advertisement for Beechams Powders - Act like magic

Advertisement for Beechams Powders - Act like magic! Suitable for the treatment of chills, colds and flu. Date: 1930

Background imageCheap Collection: Typical menu at a communal kitchen, WW1

Typical menu at a communal kitchen, WW1
A blackboard showing a typical menu at a communal kitchen in 1918. Communal and National Kitchens were established to help combat food shortages during the First World War by catering in bulk

Background imageCheap Collection: South of England excursion flyer and timetable

South of England excursion flyer and timetable
Flyer and timetable advertising a cheap 8 or 15 days excursion to the South of England on Friday 24th May travelling by Lancashire and Yorkshire and Great Northern Railways

Background imageCheap Collection: Suffragette Need Not Apply

Suffragette Need Not Apply. Bachelor peruses the newspaper ads from a matimorial agency. One reads, Wanted A Wife cheap who can cook, sew, wash, nurse, eat little, drink less and keep quiet

Background imageCheap Collection: When Women Vote Weddings

When Women Vote Weddings. Poor old Tom at the altar has to swear to obey (his) wife faithfully in everything. A young lady cries, I m the best man

Background imageCheap Collection: Paris, France - Barrieres, Cheap Wine Shop

Paris, France - Barrieres, Cheap Wine Shop. Date: 1855

Background imageCheap Collection: National Kitchens, tram kitchen in Halifax, WW1

National Kitchens, tram kitchen in Halifax, WW1
A clever development of the National Kitchens, devised during the First World War to provide cheap, nutritious and economically produced meals for war workers and poorer classes

Background imageCheap Collection: Real Turtle Soup

Real Turtle Soup
An illustrated advert by Freemans table delicacies offering turtle soup, made with West Indian turtles in compressed tablet form. A cheap alternative at two pence per plate. Date: 1915

Background imageCheap Collection: Englands victory over America in polo, 1914

Englands victory over America in polo, 1914
Front cover of The Illustrated London News depicting the famous victory of the British polo team over the Americans at Meadowbrook in the International Polo Trophy - also known as the Westchester Cup

Background imageCheap Collection: The Albergo Popolare in Milan

The Albergo Popolare in Milan
Milans Albergo Popolare, opened in 1901, was modelled on Londons Rowton Houses and provided cheap accommodation for working men

Background imageCheap Collection: Advertisement for Robbialac paint

Advertisement for Robbialac paint, from Jenson & Nicholson of Stratford, East London. It costs less than wallpaper, slightly more than distemper, but its durability makes it far cheaper than either

Background imageCheap Collection: A Kievsky Station Food Stall, Moscow

A Kievsky Station Food Stall, Moscow
Cheap dinners on sail at a food stall outside Kievsky Station in Moscow. Date: 1919

Background imageCheap Collection: Toscanini conducts, the audience admires

Toscanini conducts, the audience admires
The " gallery gods" on an evening when Arturo Toscanini is conducting. Date: 1912

Background imageCheap Collection: Collector Prints 1866 Oil canvas 20 7 / 8 x 15 3 / 4

Collector Prints 1866 Oil canvas 20 7 / 8 x 15 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Background imageCheap Collection: Plastic pink flamingos, Charleston, South Carolina. USA

Plastic pink flamingos, Charleston, South Carolina. USA

Background imageCheap Collection: Corrugated iron house and drying leaves, Namaqumaqua village, Coral Coast, Viti Levu

Corrugated iron house and drying leaves, Namaqumaqua village, Coral Coast, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Background imageCheap Collection: Old Map of the Ward of Cheap, about 1750, London

Old Map of the Ward of Cheap, about 1750, London

Background imageCheap Collection: Source Size = 1351 x 2213

Source Size = 1351 x 2213
Popular Amusements of Paris: Exterior of a Cheap Wine Shop

Background imageCheap Collection: A Convicts Home, 1876-7 (b / w photo)

A Convicts Home, 1876-7 (b / w photo)
XJF2639778 A Convicts Home, 1876-7 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Street Life in London" was written by radical journalist Adolphe Smith with)

Background imageCheap Collection: Advice is Cheap, Us, Usa, America, United States, American, Engraving 1880

Advice is Cheap, Us, Usa, America, United States, American, Engraving 1880

Background imageCheap Collection: Well-heeled man reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel

Well-heeled man reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel
Formerly Well-heeled elderly gentleman (now a little tatty) reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel. Down in the World Alas! See what Drink had brought him to. Date: 1892

Background imageCheap Collection: Advertisements to lure customers of all ages, motorway service station brick wall with posters

Advertisements to lure customers of all ages, motorway service station brick wall with posters, England

Background imageCheap Collection: Henry Bessemer (1813-1898) English engineer and inventor. A prolific inventor, he

Henry Bessemer (1813-1898) English engineer and inventor. A prolific inventor, he is best known for the invention of a method of converting pig iron into steel (the Bessemer process)

Background imageCheap Collection: Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

Background imageCheap Collection: Bird Migration. The lantern of the Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles

Bird Migration. The lantern of the Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, being used to observe migrating birds

Background imageCheap Collection: Charles Knight (1791-1873) English author and publisher of cheap illustrated books and periodicals

Charles Knight (1791-1873) English author and publisher of cheap illustrated books and periodicals. Wood engraving 1867

Background imageCheap Collection: Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods




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"Discovering the Beauty of Cheap: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating world of "cheap. " From iconic cars to innovative housing solutions, this captivating journey will take you through various snapshots of affordability throughout history. Let's start our adventure in 1981 with the legendary Austin Maxi. This budget-friendly car not only provided reliable transportation but also became a symbol of practicality and style for many families. Next, we travel back to 1945 when prefabricated houses were built in just three hours. Witness the incredible speed and efficiency that revolutionized post-war housing, providing affordable homes for countless individuals and families. Moving on, we encounter a vintage poster from Rosario de la Frontera, Argentina. This charming artwork captures the essence of a town where simplicity meets beauty - reminding us that they are be delightful too. Transporting ourselves further back in time, let's delve into an advert from 1912 promoting Pears Soap. Even then, chemists recognized its quality and recommended it as an economical choice for personal hygiene. As we continue our expedition through history, Donnellys Hotel emerges before us - a testament to affordable accommodation dating all the way back to c. 1860. This albumen print showcases how even during earlier times people sought comfort without breaking their budgets. Rowton House in Camden beckons us next – an establishment designed specifically for those seeking low-cost lodging options while maintaining dignity and cleanliness within London's bustling streets. Our journey takes an unexpected turn towards Columbia Market where a vibrant fish auction unfolds before our eyes. Here lies proof that inexpensive doesn't equate to lackluster experiences; instead, it reveals hidden gems waiting to be discovered by savvy shoppers. Leeds Rail Excursion awaits our arrival next – offering an affordable means of exploring new destinations while creating cherished memories along the way. The allure of adventure at reasonable prices is truly timeless. Hackney Furnishing Co. Ltd.