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Flat Cap Collection (#6)

In the early 20th century, the flat cap was a beloved accessory that transcended various realms of British culture

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Road worker with drill taking up a street in London. 29th March 1935

Road worker with drill taking up a street in London. 29th March 1935

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Daily Mirror newspaper vendor carrying advertising hoarding with Man Bites Wife headline

Daily Mirror newspaper vendor carrying advertising hoarding with Man Bites Wife headline. Circa 1938

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Jack Rowell coach of England Rugby Union looks on as they lose to France at Twickenham in

Jack Rowell coach of England Rugby Union looks on as they lose to France at Twickenham in the Five Nations Championship March 1997 Jeremy Guscott

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Jack Rowell coach of England Rugby Union before they lose to France at Twickenham in

Jack Rowell coach of England Rugby Union before they lose to France at Twickenham in the Five Nations Championship March 1997 Jeremy Guscott

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Mrs Queenie Robinson pictured with her husband her pet Ferrets. May 1975

Mrs Queenie Robinson pictured with her husband her pet Ferrets. May 1975

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Mr Robinson pictured with his pet Ferrets. May 1975

Mr Robinson pictured with his pet Ferrets. May 1975

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Painter and decorater seen here at work circa April 1959

Painter and decorater seen here at work circa April 1959

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Maria Starling the youngest unmarried publican in the United Kingdom

Maria Starling the youngest unmarried publican in the United Kingdom. seen here sharing a drink with one of the locals December 1958

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Glenlivet Distillery worker relax with a game of darts in a Rothes pub. Circa 1948

Glenlivet Distillery worker relax with a game of darts in a Rothes pub. Circa 1948

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: A Glenlivet Distillery worker rolls a barrel of their finest single malt whisky to

A Glenlivet Distillery worker rolls a barrel of their finest single malt whisky to the bonded warehouse where it willl mature for a minimum of eight years. Circa 1946

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Two distillery workers seen here in Rothes High Street about to say goodnight after a

Two distillery workers seen here in Rothes High Street about to say goodnight after a drink in the local pub. Circa 1948

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Rag and bone man John White seen here with his nephew Nick on their rounds

Rag and bone man John White seen here with his nephew Nick on their rounds. September 1980 P004966

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Sex Appeal models Fiona (left) and Yvonne say they ve never felt sexier in the baggy

Sex Appeal models Fiona (left) and Yvonne say they ve never felt sexier in the baggy pants. And who would argue with them? September 1978 P006579

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Tom Whalley one of a dying breed of clay pipe makers. However is a non-smoker

Tom Whalley one of a dying breed of clay pipe makers. However is a non-smoker. Circa 1935 P010017

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Walt Collins with Thelma 'one of the girls'assisting him to breed churkeys

Walt Collins with Thelma "one of the girls"assisting him to breed churkeys
Walt Collins with Thelma " one of the girls" assisting him to breed churkeys on his land plot in Catsyke, Yorks. A churkey is a chicken turkey cross breed June 1952 C2787

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Mines a pint August 1973 Reuban Palmer is a man with a mighty thirst

Mines a pint August 1973 Reuban Palmer is a man with a mighty thirst. So far hes drunk a staggering 324, 000 pints of best bitter. That is 40, 500 gallons, enough to fill a fleet of 10 bulk tankers

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Hon Bob Condon agent for Sarne at meeting of Cannock Chase Miners to consider Sunday

Hon Bob Condon agent for Sarne at meeting of Cannock Chase Miners to consider Sunday working at the colliery February 1947 006731/1

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Boxing Joey Maxim American light heavy weight boxer in England to fight Freddie

Boxing Joey Maxim American light heavy weight boxer in England to fight Freddie Mills Seen with Jack Solomons and his manager Jack Doc Kearns 022128/3

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: John Grove, 1895. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

John Grove, 1895. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
John Grove, 1895

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Lea DeLaria, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, April 2009. Creator: Brian O Connor

Lea DeLaria, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, April 2009. Creator: Brian O Connor
Lea DeLaria, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, April 2009

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Self-Portrait, ca. 1884-87. Creator: Theodore Robinson

Self-Portrait, ca. 1884-87. Creator: Theodore Robinson
Self-Portrait, ca. 1884-87

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Adrian Cox, Adrian Cox Quartet, Loughton Methodist Church, Essex, 28 Sept 2019. Creator

Adrian Cox, Adrian Cox Quartet, Loughton Methodist Church, Essex, 28 Sept 2019. Creator
Adrian Cox, Adrian Cox Quartet, Loughton Methodist Church, Essex, 28 Sept 2019. Profoundly Blue was a fundraising concert for the National Jazz Archive

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Adrian Cox and Simon Read, Adrian Cox Quartet, Loughton Methodist Church, Essex, 28 Sept 2019

Adrian Cox and Simon Read, Adrian Cox Quartet, Loughton Methodist Church, Essex, 28 Sept 2019. Profoundly Blue was a fundraising concert for the National Jazz Archive

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Adrian Cox Simon Read Joe Webb, Adrian Cox Quartet, Loughton Methodist Church, Essex, 28 Sept 2019

Adrian Cox Simon Read Joe Webb, Adrian Cox Quartet, Loughton Methodist Church, Essex, 28 Sept 2019. Profoundly Blue was a fundraising concert for the National Jazz Archive

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: King George VI and the Ex-King Edward VIII with Mr. Hansel Their Tutor, 1911, 1937

King George VI and the Ex-King Edward VIII with Mr. Hansel Their Tutor, 1911, 1937
His Majesty King George VI and the Ex-King Edward VIII with Mr. Hansel Their Tutor, at Balmoral, 1911, 1937. His Royal Highness Prince Albert 1910-1920 became King George VI on 11 December 1936

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The Many-Headed Voice Which Roars Behind The Touch-Line Every Winter Saturday, c1935

The Many-Headed Voice Which Roars Behind The Touch-Line Every Winter Saturday, c1935. Crowd of men wearing flat caps at a football match

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Military Objective at Berry-Au-Bac, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown

Military Objective at Berry-Au-Bac, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown
Military Objective at Berry-Au-Bac, 1939-1940, (1941). From Fighter Pilot - A Personal Record of the Campaign in France. September 8th, 1939, to June 13th, 1940. [B. T. Batsford Ltd. London, 1941]

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: When the King shot the Shooters, Southwold, 1932 (1937)

When the King shot the Shooters, Southwold, 1932 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Clydeside Cheers, 1937

Clydeside Cheers, 1937
Clydeside Cheers, 1936 (1937). Edward VII visiting Clydeside, March 1936. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Old Man in a Flat Cap, 1916. Artist

Old Man in a Flat Cap, 1916. Artist
Old Man in a Flat Cap, 1916. A man with his hands folded and resting on stick

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Eric Longdens Longden Special at the Southsea Speed Carnival, Hampshire. 1922. Artist

Eric Longdens Longden Special at the Southsea Speed Carnival, Hampshire. 1922. Artist
Longden Special Entry No:14. Driver: Longden, Eric. Southsea Speed Carnival. Date: 23.8.22

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Clyno motorcycle and sidecar Artist: Bill Brunell

Clyno motorcycle and sidecar Artist: Bill Brunell
Clyno & sidecar. ca 1913 Vehicle Reg. No. LA2392. Place:

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Charron-Laycock of WF Milward, JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1921. Artist: Bill Brunell

Charron-Laycock of WF Milward, JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1921. Artist: Bill Brunell
Charron-Laycock 1460 cc. Event Entry No: 46. Driver: Milward, W.F. Finished: 18th. in 1500cc class. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race. Date: 22.10.21

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Mathis 7. 5 hp of HG Cassie and Salmson of Armand Bovier at the Scottish Light Car Trial, 1922

Mathis 7. 5 hp of HG Cassie and Salmson of Armand Bovier at the Scottish Light Car Trial, 1922
Mathis 7.5 hp Vehicle Reg. No. XK9636. Entry No: B-44. Driver: Cassie, H.G. Right: Salmson Open sports 2-seater. 1087 cc. Reg. No. XK6116. Event Entry No: B-11. Driver: Bovier, A

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: HG Pope driving a GWK through water at a demonstration event, Frensham Common Pond, Surrey, 1922

HG Pope driving a GWK through water at a demonstration event, Frensham Common Pond, Surrey, 1922
GWK 2-seater. 1370 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BL9673. Driver: Pope, H.G.. Place: Frensham Common Pond, Surrey. G.W.K. Frensham demonstration. Date: 31.8.22

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: GWK cars at a demonstration event at Frensham Pond Hotel, Surrey, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell

GWK cars at a demonstration event at Frensham Pond Hotel, Surrey, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell
GWK 2-seater. 1370 cc. Reg. No. BL3619. Centre: GWK 2-seater. 1370 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. B?L9420. Left: GWK 2-seater. 1370 cc. Reg. No. BL9673. Frensham Pond Hotel, Surrey. G.W.K

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Three Salmsons at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell

Three Salmsons at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell
Salmson 1087 cc. Reg. No. 5455-E6. Event Entry No: 4. Centre: Salmson 1087 cc. Reg. No. 4969-E9. Event Entry No: 5. Right: Salmson 1087 cc. Vehicle R. Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race. Date: 19.8.22

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Lord de Clifford and Kitty Brunell in a Lagonda, San Remo, Italy, c1930(?). Artist: Bill Brunell

Lord de Clifford and Kitty Brunell in a Lagonda, San Remo, Italy, c1930(?). Artist: Bill Brunell
Lagonda Driver: Clifford, Lord de. Place: San Remo. Date: Miss. K. Brunell

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Derby Sports competing in the JCC Half-Day Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell

Derby Sports competing in the JCC Half-Day Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Derby Sports 1928 1100 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YW17. Event Entry No: 1. Place: J.C.C. Half-day Trial. Date: 8.3.30

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: MG PA of JH Clent competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell

MG PA of JH Clent competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG PA 1934 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. ANE641. Event Entry No: 18. Driver: Clent, J.H. Award: 2nd. class Chassis No. PA0582. Place: M.G.C.C. Midland Centre Trial. Date: 13.2.38

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Singer of E Bunn competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell

Singer of E Bunn competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Singer 1937 972 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DOF746. Event Entry No: 25. Driver: Bunn, E. Place: M.G.C.C. Midland Centre Trial. Date: 13.2.38

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: MG TA of F Wallace competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell

MG TA of F Wallace competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG TA 1937 1292 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DOJ106. Event Entry No: 40. Driver: Wallace, F. Place: M.G.C.C. Midland Centre Trial. Date: 13.2.38

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Sunbeam Motor Car Club Bognor Trial, 1929. Artist: Bill Brunell

Sunbeam Motor Car Club Bognor Trial, 1929. Artist: Bill Brunell
Sunbeam M.C.C. Bognor Trial. Date: 3.3.29

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Ford Model A saloon of JW Austin competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell

Ford Model A saloon of JW Austin competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford A Saloon 3283 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. VW9190. Driver: Austin, J.W Retired. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 25.10.30

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Swift car taking part in a motoring trial, c1920s(?) Artist: Bill Brunell

Swift car taking part in a motoring trial, c1920s(?) Artist: Bill Brunell
Swift c.1914 Event Entry No: 11. Place: Unidentified Trial

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Austro-Daimler used as an officials car at the Inter-Varsity Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell

Austro-Daimler used as an officials car at the Inter-Varsity Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Austro-Daimler Vehicle Reg. No. ML1114. In use as Officials car. Place: Inter-Varsity Trial. Date: 22.11.30

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Shooting party with a 1928 Talbot 14 / 45. Artist: Bill Brunell

Shooting party with a 1928 Talbot 14 / 45. Artist: Bill Brunell
Talbot 14/45 1928 1665 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. XV3542.. Place:

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Shooting party. Artist: Bill Brunell

Shooting party. Artist: Bill Brunell
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In the early 20th century, the flat cap was a beloved accessory that transcended various realms of British culture. Tom Morris senior, the renowned British golfer, donned his flat cap with pride in a captivating portrait from around 1910. The image exudes an air of sophistication and hints at the timeless appeal of this classic headwear. But it wasn't just golfers who embraced the charm of the flat cap. Cyclists, too, found solace in its snug fit and stylish design as they embarked on thrilling adventures through picturesque landscapes. Whether cycling for sport or leisurely fun, these riders added a touch of elegance to their journeys with their trusty caps. Meanwhile, at St Peters Church in Broadstairs, Kent, England in 1910, locals gathered for a momentous occasion wearing their cherished flat caps. This snapshot captures not only fashion but also a sense of community and tradition that has endured throughout history. Moving forward to Byworth in Sussex circa 1931; a young boy confidently rides atop a majestic shire horse while sporting his own miniature version of the iconic hat. The juxtaposition between youthfulness and strength is striking - symbolizing both innocence and resilience. The agricultural industry also had its fair share of proud wearers. Mr Chris Lambert from Horsmonden proudly displayed his steam haulage contractor expertise alongside his trusted flat cap – an emblematic combination representing hard work and dedication to one's craft. Even comedians like Colin Crompton couldn't resist posing with luxury cars like Jaguar XJ12s while showcasing their impeccable style with well-fitted flat caps – proving that humor can be effortlessly paired with sophistication. Not limited to land-based activities alone; gun dogs accompanied hunters across Buckinghamshire's scenic countryside during exhilarating shooting expeditions. These loyal companions were often seen sporting shooting caps alongside their owners' traditional attire – capturing both functionality and fashion in one frame.