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Folk Collection (page 2)

"Folk: A Tapestry of Enchanting Tales and Vibrant Traditions" Step into the world of folk

Background imageFolk Collection: Stories for Tiny Folk

Stories for Tiny Folk
A selection of spines in bold primary colours taken from the 1920s series of Stories for Little Folk books

Background imageFolk Collection: Bob Dylan American singer songwriter 1987

Bob Dylan American singer songwriter 1987

Background imageFolk Collection: Barbara Dickson wearing glasses and a black suit poses with James Bolam on a bicycle in

Barbara Dickson wearing glasses and a black suit poses with James Bolam on a bicycle in Largs for the filming of the BBC drama " The Missing Postman" in which Barbara strips off for

Background imageFolk Collection: Music fans surround a Mini 'Hot Dog'van at The Isle of Wight Festival

Music fans surround a Mini "Hot Dog"van at The Isle of Wight Festival
Music fans surround a Mini " Hot Dog" van at The Isle of Wight Festival. 30th August 1969

Background imageFolk Collection: Chinese paper cuts, or Jianzhi

Chinese paper cuts, or Jianzhi, a folk art dating back many centuries. Seen here is a colourful landscape with trees, mountains, a temple, and a bridge across a river. Date: late 19th century

Background imageFolk Collection: The Wolf-Charmer. Illustration by John La Farge published New York 1881. Belief in

The Wolf-Charmer. Illustration by John La Farge published New York 1881. Belief in wolf charmers widespread in France in first half of 19th century and was last vestige of were-wolf legend

Background imageFolk Collection: The Vision of Piers the Ploughman

The Vision of Piers the Ploughman
Langland dreamed a wondrous dream. William Langland, in his 14th century poem, Piers Ploughman, falls asleep upon the Malvern Hills and dreams a dream in which he sees a fair field full of folk

Background imageFolk Collection: Entrance and Exit to the Gotthard Tunnel, Switzerland

Entrance and Exit to the Gotthard Tunnel, Switzerland
Alpine Mountain folk from Unterwalden (Sylvania) - the old name of a forest-canton of the Old Swiss Confederacy in central Switzerland, south of Lake Lucerne. Date: circa 1908

Background imageFolk Collection: Fox Meet in Street Aldin

Fox Meet in Street Aldin
All involved in the fox hunt make their way along the street, while a mongrel dog and lesser folk are passed by

Background imageFolk Collection: Spire at Chichester

Spire at Chichester
The good folk of Chichester, West Sussex, gather to watch the spire of their cathedral getting capped

Background imageFolk Collection: Celebrating Bacchus

Celebrating Bacchus
Country folk celebrate a festival in honour of the God of wine: Bacchus. (Greek: Dionysus)

Background imageFolk Collection: Airborne Musicians

Airborne Musicians
This band has taken to the skies in their airship - folk down below may take their efforts for the music of the spheres

Background imageFolk Collection: Portrait of former folk singer and current actress Barbara Dickson

Portrait of former folk singer and current actress Barbara Dickson. 22nd January 1998

Background imageFolk Collection: Scottish singer and actress Barbara Dickson poses draped over a piano

Scottish singer and actress Barbara Dickson poses draped over a piano. 28th January 1998

Background imageFolk Collection: Barbara Dickson wearing glasses and a black suit poses in Largs

Barbara Dickson wearing glasses and a black suit poses in Largs, Scotland for the filming of the BBC drama " The Missing Postman" in which Barbara strips off for the first time

Background imageFolk Collection: Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818

Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton

Background imageFolk Collection: Bob Dylan American Folk Singer arriving at Heathrow Airport with his Girlfriend

Bob Dylan American Folk Singer arriving at Heathrow Airport with his Girlfriend Joan Baez American folk singer famous for protest songs anti-Vietnam war

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Sketchy Flower Poster 24
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 23
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 21
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 22
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 20
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 19
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 17
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 18
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 16
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 15
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 14
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 13
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 12
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 11
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 10
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 08
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 07
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 06
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 05
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 04
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 03
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 02
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 01
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 03
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 03
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 05
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 01
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Poster 04
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Art 03
Anna Rose

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Sketchy Flower Art 03
Anna Rose

Background imageFolk Collection: Robin Hood

Robin Hood
5307673 Robin Hood.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robin Hood, a legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. An expert with the longbow and quarter-staff)




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"Folk: A Tapestry of Enchanting Tales and Vibrant Traditions" Step into the world of folk, where Gypsy caravans whisper ancient secrets and The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke by Richard Dadd unveils a realm beyond imagination. Judi Trott as Maid Marion dances with grace, embodying the spirit of folklore. Travel back in time to encounter Nasreddin, the Seljuq satirist whose wit transcends centuries. In Sri Lanka, Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players mesmerize with their rhythmic beats, painting vivid pictures through sound. As autumn paints its canvas with fiery hues, an ethereal scene unfolds - fairies dance amidst blackberries. Gypsies roam freely with their enchanting caravans, carrying stories that echo through generations. In Swan Lake ballet's timeless tale, Siegfried and Odette fall deeply in love against all odds. Witches call upon monsters from realms unknown while Morris Men BB76_04939 celebrate life's joys through lively dances. A Madame Yevonde portrait captures Baba Beaton's enigmatic charm; her eyes hold mysteries waiting to be unraveled. And who can resist the allure of a mustard poster that beckons us into a world filled with wonder? Folk weaves together threads of history and fantasy, inviting us to embrace traditions passed down through ages, and is a celebration of diverse cultures coming alive in vibrant melodies and captivating tales – reminding us that within these narratives lie our shared humanity.