Child Hood Collection (page 9)

Princess Elizabeth at a gymkhana
Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, congratulates a young rider at an unidentified riding event, 1930s. Date: c.1936

Schoolchildren dressed as Red Indians, Walton, Essex
A group of schoolchildren dressed as Red Indians at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with their teacher standing at the back. They were performing a play based on Hiawatha

Duke of Kent as a boy with barrage balloon toy
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (born 1935) pictured at the age of five playing with a wartime-theme barrage balloon toy Christmas present. 1940

Princess Elizabeth, the Heir Presumptive
Portrait of Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II (born 1926), heir-presumptive when featured in the Illustrated London News Coronation Ceremony Number, 1937. Date: 1937

Princess Elizabeth of York playing
Princess Elizabeth of York (Queen Elizabeth II) at play in the garden at 145 Piccadilly, the London home of the Duke and Duchess of York. Date: 1928

Early life of Princess Victoria Louise
The life of Princess Victoria Louise (1892-1980) - daughter of German Emperor Wilhelm II - from her childhood through to her courtship of Ernest Augustus, Duke of Brunswick (1887-1953) Date: 1913

Dolls Dinner
Two dolls enjoying dinner together. Date: circa 1900

Princess Elizabeth of York, 1927
Princess Elizabeth of York (now Queen Elizabeth II)taken in June 1927 at the age of 14 months. Date: 1927

Little girl with toy pram
A cute little girl with a toy pram. circa 1914

Children in garden, New College Lane, Oxford
Sketch of children in the garden (with the dining room window behind them) at New College Lane, Oxford, home of Reverend Baden Powell and his family

Sleepy head
" Sleepy Head". Image from " Childhood" by Githa Sowerby. " Date: 1907

Queen Elizabeth II & Princess Margaret as inseparable compan
Page from the Illustrated London News featuring four pictures showing the future Queeen Elizabeth II as a child and teenager with her sister, Princess Margaret and mother and father

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as a schoolboy
Page from the Illustrated London News Coronation Number featuring a number of pictures of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as a boy and young man

Alfreds Education
Prince Alfred of Wessex, keen to learn, is taught by his mother, Queen Osburga, while his three elder brothers prefer to play. Date: Circa 860

Royal Wedding 1923 - Prince Albert of York
Prince Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI, pictured at the age of six wearing a sailor suit. Date: 1923

The Queen of Make-Believe by Richard B. Ogle
A small girl with a solemn expression sits on a throne in a long while dress, holding a sceptre while two toy soldiers stand guard either side of her. Date: 1925

Princess Margaret Rose aged 2
Princess Margaret Rose of York (1930 - 2002), younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Pictured at St

Luvisca blouse
A mother reads a bedtime story to her children, wearing a jumper blouse of Courtaulds Luvisca, reinforced with a basque and with a V shaped neckline. 1931

Lady Edwina Ashley
Miss Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley, later Lady Louis Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicereine of India (1901-1960) pictured in the Bystander as a child

Silhouette of Dutch children
Silhouette of three Dutch children and their pet dog. The boy on the left is playing with his hoop and stick, while the boy and girl in the centre are flying a kite

The Truth About Grown-Ups by William Heath Robinson
A baby, who should really be fast asleep in his cot, instead regales a gathered group of elves and pixies in his bedroom with tall tales about the deeds of his parents

Bedtime by Molly Benatar
Charming illustration to accompany a short poem about bedtime, showing sweet children in their pyjamas making their way to bed

Lord Curzons Departure from Bombay
Lord Curzon described India as the dream of my childhood, the fulfilled ambition of my manhood. Here he is shown leaving from Bombay on 18th November 1905. Date: 4th November 1911

All Aboard for Fairyland by Susan Beatrice Pearse
A galleon sailing ship, populated entirely by chubby-cheeked children sets off across the waves, bound for fairyland. Date: 1909

Various portraits of the Queen and her children. Top left: The Royal Mother: Princess Elizabeth with her son, Prince Charles, taken when he was one month old

A Christmas Eve Dream by Hope Dunlap
A little girl sits by a hearth on Christmas Eve, and is dumbstruck to encounter two friendly fairies. Date: 1909

Silhouette portraits by August Edouart
A series of silhouette portraits by August Edouart, just some of the thousands he cut during a tour of the United States during the 1840s

Picking Coconuts
Young Queenslander seeks coconuts! In Townsville, Queensland, north Australia, the great coconut palms are luxurious rivals of their sisters of the South Seas. Date: 1930s

Mischievous Girl
A naughty little girl climbs over a garden fence. Date: 1970

Wisley Rock Garden
Children playing in the Rock Garden of Wisley Gardens, Surrey, England. Date: 1970

Happy Childhood -- girl with pink roses

Childrens fete at the Savoy Hotel, 1911
The scene in the magnificent ballroom of the Savoy Hotel, London on December 23rd 1911, where a fete for children was held when hundreds of pretty children were gathered together for an hour or two

Silhouette of a family group
A charming silhouette of a family group a mother and father surrounded by their six children. One plays with a wooden horse on wheels, another with a diabolo

Christening of Queen Elizabeth II
Princess Elizabeth of York (Queen Elizabeth II) being carried to a waiting carriage for her christening ceremony which took place in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace on 29th May 1926

Princess Elizabeth of York in front row
Princess Elizabeth of York (now Queen Elizabeth II) seen at the theatre with several childhood companions. Date: 1932-33

Ring-a-RIng -- children dancing
Ring-a-rIng of little boys, Ring-a-rIng of girls; All around - all around, Twists and twirls... 1885

Naughty children making a mess

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as a baby
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1921), pictured at the age of fourteen months in 1922. Prince Philip was the youngest child of Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece. Date: 1922

Tatler Christmas Shopping Number 1953
Front cover of The Tatler, Christmas Shopping Number depicting a Victorian family enjoying the delights of a toy shop. Date: 1953

Ideas for Christmas presents for children, 1930
Page of ideas in The Tatler for Christmas gifts for children, including a pretty party frock from Rowe, a toy motor-car from Selfridges with Flip the Frog and his family, a toddle cart

Queen Elizabeth II attends a birthday party as a girl
Princess Elizabeth of York attends the sixth birthday part of the Master of Carnegie at Elseck House, on 23rd September 1935

Two illustrations, The Queen of the Pirate Isle, showing (1) Polly riding on the back of her cousin Hickory Hunt, as they pretend to make for a desert island in a storm

Hamleys Fancy Dress costume advertisement
Advertisement for inexpensive fancy dress costumes available from Hamleys world-famous toy shop on Regent Street, London. Featured costumes include a Chinaman, minature golf and Micky Mouse

Princess Elizabeth stroking a pony
Princess Elizabeth of York (Queen Elizabeth II) pictured showing an early interest in horses at an unidentified event in the early 1930s. Date: c.1933

Illustration, The Queen of the Pirate Isle, showing Polly being is held aloft by a dark-faced miner called Brother Step-and-Fetch-It

Christmas party wear from Gooch s
Advertisement for Goochs of Knightsbridge featuring some Christmas party wear outfits for girls and boys, from a miniature dinner suit on the left, to a party frock of artificial taffeta. Date: 1930

C W A Scott as a little boy
Flight Lieutenant Charles William Anderson Scott, AFC (13 February 1903 15 April 1946) record-breaking English aviator, best known for winning the MacRobertson Air Race in 1934

Decorative Christmas frieze - children playing in snow
Three children enjoy playing in the snow, sliding on ice and building a snowman. 1920s

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"Childhood: A Timeless Journey of Innocence and Wonder" Step into the enchanting world of childhood, where imagination knows no bounds. As you stroll through Kensington Gardens, you can't help but be captivated by the Peter Pan statue standing tall amidst a sea of green. It reminds us that in our hearts, we all long to hold onto the magic and freedom of youth. In Muriel Dawson's painting "Homeward, " we witness the pure joy on children's faces as they race home after a day filled with adventures. Just like Charles Darwin and his son captured in N990002 and Sharples' portrait of six-year-old Charles Darwin with Catherine K971925, these images remind us that even great minds were once young explorers. The sight of children playing in the snow (a054098) evokes memories of building snowmen and engaging in friendly snowball fights. And who could forget those exhilarating moments on the field? The cover of "Play the Game Football" takes us back to carefree days spent chasing after a ball with friends. But childhood wasn't just about play; it was also about learning and discovery. In 1914, at Stratford Cooperative Society's Comptometer Room (BL22762), young minds were being shaped as they delved into mathematics and problem-solving skills. Muriel Dawson's artwork continues to capture timeless moments from childhood - whether it is Wright dressing up a kitten (J960062), or Spring Flowers blooming under sunny skies. These paintings transport us back to simpler times when every little thing brought immense joy. Even centuries ago, childhood held its own charm. The early 12th-century frescoes in Bet Maryam depict scenes from St. Mary's Church in Lalibela, Ethiopia - reminding us that across cultures and time periods, children have always been cherished treasures.