Harold Collection (page 9)

Polish woman in traditional dress, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Lithuanian woman in traditional dress, 1936. Artist: Geoffrey L Portham
Lithuanian woman in traditional dress, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Latvian women in traditional costume, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Estonian woman in traditional dress, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Lapp children looking at a globe, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Finns playing Kykka, the national game, 1936. Artist: ENA
Finns playing Kykka, the national game, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Monk sounding the call to prayer on a gong, Greece, 1936. Artist: Nomias
Monk sounding the call to prayer on a gong, Greece, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Gipsies, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Romanian dancers, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Serbian peasants, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Veiled women, Sarajevo, Bosnia, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Veiled bride, South Serbia, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Swiss Guards, Vatican City, Rome, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Swiss Guards, Vatican City, Rome, 1936. Papal guards in 15th century costume. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Woman weaving with straw on a hand loom, Fiesole, near Florence, Italy, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Woman weaving with straw on a hand loom, Fiesole, near Florence, Italy, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Dancers on their way to Seville, Spain, 1936. Artist: Fox
Dancers on their way to Seville, Spain, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Woman wearing a lace mantilla, Andalusia, Spain, 1936. Artist: Fox
Woman wearing a lace mantilla, Andalusia, Spain, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Peasant woman, northern Portugal, 1936. Artist: O Bobone
Peasant woman, northern Portugal, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Couple in traditional dress, Alsace-Lorraine, Rhine, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Couple in traditional dress, Alsace-Lorraine, Rhine, 1936. Alsace-Lorraine has been part of both Germany and France. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler

Festival of the Holy Blood of Christ, Bruges, Belgium, 1936. Artist: Charles E Brown
Festival of the Holy Blood of Christ, Bruges, Belgium, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Nun making lace, Bruges, Belgium, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Nun making lace, Bruges, Belgium, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Peasant farmers haymaking at the glacier foot, Switzerland. 1936. Artist: F Hutzli
Peasant farmers haymaking at the glacier foot, Switzerland. 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Mother and child with Christmas tree, Matyo people, Miskole, Hungary, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Festival in the medieval old town, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Traditional costume, South Germany, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Children in traditional dress, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Children in traditional dress, Marken, Holland, 1936. Boys and girls are dressed alike. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Dutch people wearing clogs, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Dutch people wearing clogs, Marken, Holland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Greengrocer bringing goods by boat, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Greengrocer bringing goods by boat, Marken, Holland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Traditional Dutch scene with windmill, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Traditional Dutch scene with windmill, Holland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Weaving Irish linen, Lurgan, Armagh, 1936. Artist: Fox
Weaving Irish linen, Lurgan, Armagh, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Fish seller, Scotland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Fish seller, Scotland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

National costumes preserved in army uniform, 1936. Artist: Fox
Piper of the Scottish Highland regiment, 1936

Children watching a Punch and Judy show in a London street, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Children watching a Punch and Judy show in a London street, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Bessemer process for manufacturing steel, 1936. Artist: Fox
Bessemer process for manufacturing steel, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Town crier, Cambridge, England, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Town crier, Cambridge, England, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Cargo being unloaded at the docks, Upper Pool, London, 1936. Artist: Fox
Cargo being unloaded at the docks, Upper Pool, London, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Swedish musician, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Swedish musician, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Woman using a loom, Sweden, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Scandinavian girl wearing candle headdress on St Lucys Day, 1936. Artist: Fox
Scandinavian girl wearing candle headdress on St Lucys Day, 1936. The Santa Lucia festival, also known as St Lucys Day, is a Christian event based on Viking custom and takes place on December 13

Norwegian christening, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Norwegian christening, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Harold Harefoot, (c1015-1040). Harold I was King of England from 1035 to 1040. He was said to be the son of Canute the Great

Harold Lloyd, American actor and film maker, 1933. Lloyd (1893-1971) was most famous for his hugely successful and influential silent film comedies

Harold Lloyd, American film actor, 1934-1935. Lloyd (1893-1971) appeared in silent film comedies. taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

The Cottage Window by Harold Harvey (1874-1941), one of the Newlyn School of Painters, showing a woman feeding a small bird in a cage by a cottage window. Date: 1919

Pen and ink drawing by Harold Auerbach, rural scene with stream and trees. Date: circa 1910

Harold Pyott - Tiny Tim the English Midget
Harold Pyott (1887-1937) - Tiny Tim the English Midget The Living Doll - aged 43 years old, height 23", weight 24lbs. Twelve inches smaller than the renowned Tom Thumb (Charles Stratton) of P

The marriage of Olga Fikotova and Harold Connolly
The marriage of the American Olympic hammer-thrower, Harold Connolly, and the Czech gold medal discus-thrower, Olga Fikotova. They wed at the Catholic Cathedral in Prague

Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg - Charles Dickens
Trotty Veck And His Daughter Meg - short story by Charles Dickens in The Chimes Date: circa 1910s

Oliver Twist asks for more - Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist asks for more - from Oliver Tiwst by Charles Dickens. Date: circa 1910s

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"Harold: A Tapestry of Hope, Triumphs, and Tragedies" In the grand tapestry of history, Harold stands as a symbol of hope and resilience. From the tender embrace between Jesus and children to the epic Battle of Hastings depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, his story weaves together moments that shaped our world. As Wilkin captured the intensity of the Battle of Hastings in his artwork K021254, Harold Abrahams sprinted into victory at the 1924 Olympics' 100m race. These triumphs showcased human potential and inspired generations to reach for greatness. Yet it was King Harold II, also known as Harold Godwinson, who faced immense challenges during his reign. Labour Party election posters and television speakers echoed with promises for a better future under his leadership. Amidst war's chaos, Hs Power's painting portrayed artillery and horses at Ypres during World War I. It reminds us that even in times of darkness, heroes like Harold Larwood emerged on cricket fields with their unwavering determination. Stephen Wards' sketches immortalized celebrities from an era marked by cultural shifts - a testament to how art can capture society's essence. But just as Mr Micawber made Punch in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield novel, fate dealt its cruel blow with an arrow through King Harold's eye on the Bayeux Tapestry. The Battle of Hastings J960036 serves as a poignant reminder that no matter how valiantly one fights or strives for progress; destiny often has its own plans. Yet through these snapshots from history emerges a tale that transcends time - one where hope persists despite adversity. Harold may be but a name etched in historical records; however, he represents all those who dared to dream big amidst life's uncertainties. His legacy invites us to reflect on our own journeys - reminding us that within each thread lies untapped potential waiting to be unraveled.