Drainpipe Collection

Teddy Boys dancing in the streets of North East Britain Picture taken on Tyneside, North East, England. Picture taken 20th August 1977

Teddy Boys. Picture shows Rocking Jim Newark and his Teds. Picture taken on Tyneside, North East, England. Picture taken 5th June 1973

Teddy Boys. Picture taken in the Manchester area in 1975. Picture taken 13th April 1975

Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London
LFB Special Services trying to help a woman patient at St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London, on 15 April 1959. She has climbed out of a ward window at fifth floor level

The church in Rhenen, 1813. Creator: Daniel Kerkhoff
The church in Rhenen, 1813

Cré nom: Elles sont plus heureuses... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Cre nom: Elles sont plus heureuses... 19th century

Drain Diggers, 1885. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
Drain Diggers, 1885

Iron Tomb, c. 1936. Creator: Thomas Byrne
Iron Tomb, c. 1936

Teddy Boys and Girls dancing in the streets of North East Britain Picture taken on Tyneside, North East, England. Picture taken 20th August 1977

Section of Wall, etc, of Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Section of Wall, etc, of Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. A. The Wall of the Church; B. The Area round the Wall to keep it dry; C. Flagstone covering the Area; D. The Floor of the Church; E

A young English lad takes shelter in a barrel from the rain
A young English lad takes shelter in a barrel from the pouring rain - Somewhere in England'. Date: circa 1930s

Comic postcard, People sleeping on the roof at Falmouth Date: 20th century

W. V. S. Worker demonstrating how to build an emergency oven
A W.V.S. (Womens Voluntary Service) Worker demonstrating how to build an emergency oven out of bricks, a piece of metal plate and a broken piece of drainpipe. Date: circa 1941

Washing his potatoes (engraving)
3101280 Washing his potatoes (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing his potatoes)

TOWN HOUSE / MOOR-FIELDS
Domestic architecture: buildings on the west side of Little Moor-Fields, London. A town house with an ornate facade. Date: circa 1810

Martin - chel idon ur bica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Martin - chel idon ur bica, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Lanterns and shadows in Brasenose Lane, Oxford

Boy climbing drainpipe on a Balham house, SW London
A boy climbing the drainpipe of a house in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Water Tank - Large green rectangular plastic water storage tank collecting rainwater from roof Cheltenham UK
MAB-241 Water Tank - Large green rectangular plastic water storage tank collecting rainwater from roof Cheltenham, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

John Wesleys House - City Road, London Date: circa 1920s

Romanesque houses, Tournai, Belgium, dating back to the 12th century. Date: circa 1910

Ramshackle alley with sign for University Musical Club
Ramshackle alleyway with a sign by a door for the University Musical Club. Date: circa 1905

Man at work thatching a roof, Devon. circa 1960s

Cartoon, French soldiers in quarters, WW1
Cartoon, French soldiers in quarters, standing in the street with their musical instruments (three drums and one violin). Three children watching them think that its better to play the drum

Two female servants and dog in yard
Two female servants and a dog standing in the yard of a house. Date: circa 1910s

Two girls climbing drainpipe, Balham, SW London
Two girls climbing a drainpipe and getting through an open window of a building in the Zennor Road area of Balham, SW London. Two lines of washing are hanging nearby. Date: circa 1961

Two boys climbing wall on a Balham street, SW London
Two boys climbing a wall on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Cat on a windowsill by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Woman filling kettle from outdoor tap, Newhaven, Sussex
A woman filling a kettle from an outdoor tap at Newhaven, East Sussex. Date: 1920s

Three people outside a house
Three people, a man and two women, outside a house

Illustration of moss growing in roof gutter blocking entrance to drainpipe

The Entrance to Masons Hall, 1854 (w / c on paper)
XCF267436 The Entrance to Masons Hall, 1854 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Satire on the 1906 elections in France
A satire on the 1906 elections in France - Durand was an actual candidate - commenting on the various hues of political opinion in the country

Lead downspout on wall of ruined 12th century Augustinian priory, Bolton Priory, Bolton Abbey Estate, Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, April

Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London
LFB Special Services trying to help a woman patient at St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London, on 15 April 1959. She has climbed out of a ward window at fifth floor level

Woman filling watering can from rainwater butt. Cotswolds UK
MAB-755 Woman filling watering can from rainwater butt Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Garden - hosepipe connected to rainwater diverter on drainpipe taking rainwater to pond through hosepipe Cotswolds UK
MAB-243 Garden - hosepipe connected to rainwater diverter on drainpipe taking rainwater to pond through hosepipe Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Tank - rainwater diverter on downpipe from roof with pipe connecting to green water butt, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-242 Water Tank - rainwater diverter on downpipe from roof with pipe connecting to green water butt Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Tanks - two linked green plastic water butts collecting rainwater from shed roof. Cheltenham UK
MAB-247 Two linked green plastic water butts collecting rainwater from shed roof Cheltenham, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Dancing to the Rhythm: Teddy Boys Rocking the Streets of North East Britain" In this captivating snapshot, we are transported back in time to witness the vibrant energy and rebellious spirit of the Teddy Boys. The picture captures a moment of pure joy as these young rebels take to the streets, their slicked-back hair and dapper attire making them stand out from the crowd. Among them is Rocking Jim Newark and his Teds, exuding confidence and style. Moving on to another era, we find ourselves in Manchester in 1975. Here, we catch a glimpse of Teddy Boys and Girls dancing with abandon, embracing their unique subculture that challenged societal norms. Shifting gears, our attention turns towards St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London. A woman patient finds solace within its walls as she battles her own personal struggles. This poignant image reminds us of both vulnerability and resilience coexisting within one individual. On a rainy day elsewhere in England, an imaginative young lad seeks shelter inside a barrel while raindrops patter against it. His resourcefulness shines through even amidst adversity – a testament to youthful ingenuity. Our exploration takes us further into suburban London where a boy fearlessly climbs up a drainpipe on a Balham house. With each step he takes towards new heights, he embodies curiosity and adventure that knows no bounds. Delving into humor now, we stumble upon an amusing comic postcard depicting people sleeping on rooftops at Falmouth during some unknown point in history – perhaps seeking respite from crowded living spaces or simply enjoying an unconventional nap under open skies. The next scene unfolds with remarkable practicality as a W. V. S worker demonstrates how to construct an emergency oven – showcasing human adaptability even during trying times when resources may be scarce. Taking yet another turn through time brings us face-to-face with an engraving capturing someone diligently washing potatoes – reminding us of humble tasks performed by hardworking individuals, often overlooked but essential for sustenance.