Lads Collection (#2)

Four Fine Chums
Four very elegant Gentleman pose for their Group Studio Portrait. The two on the right are sporting very precise waxed moustaches and all four are keeping the UK Starch industry in business

Man and little boy on 1933 Triumph motorcycle
Man and little boy on1933 Triumph H52 550cc Single motorcycle in the 1930s

Two boys playing in old washing machine
Two young lads fooling about with (and inside!) an old washing machine. Perhaps they were harbouring dreams of a career in plumbing at this stage?!

Boys Amid Bullets Where Their Fathers Fought. French Village Lads Succeed In Getting To The Firing Line, Some Of Them Having Gone Simply Because Their Fathers Were There During Wwi

Poster type card showing a Church Lads Member at camp
The card has a message from Leonard, who is at camp training for war, to his mother complaining that he had to leave his rifle behind in the Church room

Man and two little girls on BSA Gold Star motorcycle
Man and two little girls on1948/49 BSA Gold Star motorcycle in the early 1950s

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Teenage Boys in Traditional Costume Date: circa 1908

WWI Poster, Halt! Who goes there?
Halt! Who goes there? If you are a friend, join the British ranks and help the brave lads at the front. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster. Date: 1915

A Poitin still - Northern Ireland
A Poitin still and a gang of rather young brewers! Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1903

Native fruits of Ghana displayed on a table
Two sweet young Ghanaian boys stand next to a table heaving under the weight of Native fruit and vegetables of the country. Date: circa 1910s

Emigration. Irish Emigrants Leaving Queenstown Harbour
Detailed harbour scene with hundreds of emigrants waiting for the boat for New York, steam ships in the background. In the foreground barefoot young lads are expectantly waiting

Two teenage boys laugh and joke in Sao Paulo sunshine

Jews Hospital and Orphan Asylum, West Norwood
Members of the Lads Brigade perform a rifle drill at West Norwood Jews Hospital and Orphan Asylum. Date: circa 1902

Temptation by Berthold Genzmer - a young lad with a basket full of porcelain ornaments is tempted to pilfer a slice of sweet pie/cake from his Bakers apprentice friend (balanced carefully on his head)

Beg Pardon yer honor, but if yer honor would kindly?
Beg Pardon yer honor, but if yer honor would kindly lend me a cou/ ple of shillings I think I could enlist those two likely looking young/ lads for the drums.Scenes of life in an Infantry Regiment

Four men on a 1923 Rudge motorcycle
Four men on a 1923 Rudge 500cc ohv motorcycle in unmade road in the 1920s

Two men on Rudge Special
Two men on 1938 Rudge 500cc Special in the 1940s

Man & woman on 1913 Matchless motorcycle
Man & woman on 1913 Matchless Model H 1000cc V Twin OHV motorcycle circa 1913

Biker on his 1929 / 30 Rudge motorcycle
Biker on his 1929/30 Rudge 250cc fully radial motorcycle in the 1930s

Canadian Chap is thrown jovially into the air by his chums, who hopefully are as adept at cathcing as they are at throwing... Date: circa 1910

Four men on a 1931 / 32 Raleigh motorcycle holding beer bottle
Four young men holding large beer bottles on a 1931/32 Raleigh motorcycle and sidecar in a studio circa 1936

Come lassies & lads
Come lassies and lads a traditional dance at the May Queen festivities. Date: circa 1904

Accustoming our Lads by Degrees to Sleep Under a Roof
Untraining the Army - another idea from William Heath Robinson for ensuring soldiers become accustomed once more to civilian life

WW1 Naval Artillery Training
World War 1 Naval Artillery Training, England. Captioned: Where the lads are taught to shoot. Date: 1910s

Come lasses and lads. Traditional English song. Date: circa 1904

Church Lads Brigade presentation cup. The Church Lads Brigade boys wore military uniform at this time and were affiliated to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps

Two young lads check out de Havilland DH90A Dragonfly, G?
Two young lads check out de Havilland DH90A Dragonfly, G-AEWZ, of Silver City Airways at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

Return of the Prince of Wales from India, 1876: good-Bye, my Lads!"
Return of the Prince of Wales from India, 1876: " good-Bye, my Lads!"

WW1 - Group of British Sea Scouts - with flags of the Allies
WW1 era - Group of British Sea Scouts - pose in formation with flags of the Allies Date: circa 1910

Two Naughty boys taking a drill to an unfortunate front door
Two little boys from Northern Italy up to no good, Here they are taking a drill to the door of a less-favoured relative (possibly a Battleaxe Aunt)

Six Young Lebanese Boys pose for a photograph Date: circa 1903

Circular discussion concerning the catch of the day
" Did yer Father cotch ony fish?" " yes." " Was they Biggins?" " They was bigger than the Little uns." " How big was the Little uns

A rather tall tale of the largest fish ever caught
" My Father e once caught a fishas big -as our street!" " Well, then, it must ave bin a Whale." " Garn, e were baitin wi Whales!" Date: 1901

Result of losing a game of Buttons
The Game of Buttons - a philosophical response from victor to loser. Winner (to the ruined one) - " Well, dash it all, old man

A couple of Cockney Loafers. Date: circa 1890s

Scottish piper: Its the Soldiers of the Queen my lads - sent around the time o the victory in the 2nd Boer War (1902). Date: 1902

World War I poster (British) Lads you re wanted: Go and help. 1915

Lads, you re wanted: GO AND HELP. World War I 1914-1918, British recruitment poster showing two soldiers with fixed bayonets advancing stealthily up a hill

Silhouettes of soldiers in wartime
Some of our lads -- silhouettes of soldiers in wartime. Including a piper playing the bagpipes, men standing on guard or chatting, a drummer, men carrying tools and materials for trench digging

Reservoir Anglers
Lads angling on the banks of the glistening waters of Aldenham Reservoir, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1950s

Cartoon - Boys playing at soldiers

Cartoon - Two lads having a joke about their Fathers
Two young lads trade insults, each one trying to belittle each others Father. " Your Father couldn t pass the Doctor!" " Garn, yours can t pass a pub." Date: circa 1915

Cartoon - Joke about Officer - WW1 era
Teacher: " No Pencil again? What would you think of a soldier who went into battle without his gun?" Bobby: " I d think he was an officer." circa 1915

Sussex University Lads
Young men, students, at the main entrance to Sussex University, England. Date: 1962

Paradise Street Football
Working class lads playing street football on Paradise Street, a rough (but now regenerated) area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

The Darling Boys of the Coptic Seminary, Cairo, Egypt
The Darling Jewish Boys of the Coptic Seminary, Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1910s

Two young Polish Scouts, circa 30s thirties 1930s circa 1930s

Egypt - Three Shoeblacks ( at ease )
Egypt - Three Shoeblacks (" at ease" ) Date: circa 1910s

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"Lads: A Journey Through Time and Camaraderie" Step into the world of lads, where bonds are forged and memories made. From the vibrant Stadium of Light Art in Sunderland to the iconic Wigan Pier, these lads know how to make every moment count. In "Fat Geese. " by Lawson Wood, a playful scene unfolds as mischievous lads find joy in simple pleasures. Meanwhile, silhouettes of men gather in a pub, sharing laughter and stories that will be retold for years to come. The Aldgate Pump stands tall as a meeting point for urban adventurers, while skinheads in Coventry shopping precinct on that fateful day in October 1969 showcase their unique style and unity. The Ulla Street Boot Boys from Middlesbrough's gritty past remind us of the loyalty found within this brotherhood. Revving engines fill the air as three bikers ride their veteran BSA motorcycles through unknown territories - fearless and united. In contrast, a drunken man stumbles home under dim streetlights with an imminent encounter with a lampost - reminding us that even they have their moments of hilarity. At the Lads of Village PH in North Kensington, London, friendships are formed over pints shared amidst lively conversations. Hugh Gibson & James Eastwood astride their 1911 Bradbury motorcycle take us back to an era when adventure was just around the corner. Not forgetting our youngest members of society; toddlers from Merseyside chase after National Coal Board Lorries with boundless energy and dreams bigger than themselves. Through these snapshots captured across time and space, we witness camaraderie at its finest – whether it's cheering on your favorite team or finding solace among friends who become family. These lads embody resilience, loyalty, and an unwavering spirit that transcends generations.