Londoner Collection (#4)

Pearly king and queen in high spirits, London, 1926-1927. Cockney Pearly kings (originally costermongers - fruit and vegetable sellers), wore suits covered in mother-of-pearl buttons

Pearly king, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Hoppe
Pearly king, London, 1926-1927. Cockney Pearly kings (originally costermongers - fruit and vegetable sellers), wore suits covered in mother-of-pearl buttons

Winter Amusement: A View in Hyde Park from the Moated House, late 18th century, (c1920). Artist: Tookey
Winter Amusement: A View in Hyde Park from the Moated House, late 18th century, (c1920). Londoners skating on the frozen Serpentine

Bobs first introduction to gaming, a modern Hell, c1821. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Bobs first introduction to gaming, a modern Hell, c1821. A Modern Hell, or fashionable gaming house. Illustration from Real Life in London or the Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho

City Horsemanship or Procession to St Paul s, 1789. Royal procession to St Pauls Cathedral in London; signs say Seats to Let, St Georges Day, and God Save the King (George III)

St Jamess in October... 1750
St Jamess in October. The King at Hanover. MDCCL (7 months absent), 1750. Possibly a satirical criticism of King George IIs prolonged absence in his home country

A Sudden Squall in Hyde Park, c1791. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
A Sudden Squall in Hyde Park, c1791. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

St James Park, 1783. Artist: Henry William Bunbury
St James Park, 1783. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. Artist: LP Boitard
The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. The smart set parading in a London park, with a quote from Alexander Pope: The ruling passion be it what it will, the ruling passion conquers reason still

The Review, 18th century. Artist: John June
The Review, 18th century. Two women saucily raise their voluminous skirts to the crowd in a satire on fashion. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Queens visit to Victoria Park, London, 1887, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Queens visit to Victoria Park, London, 1887, (1900). Queen Victoria in her carriage. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company)

Skating in Regents Park, 1850
Skating in Regents Park, London, 1850. A print from the Illustrated London News, (26 January 1850)

The Setting out of the Train Bands from London... 1643, (19th century)
The Setting out of the Train Bands from London to raise the Siege of Gloucester, 1643, (19th century). Detail of a mural fresco by Charles West Cope in the Peers Corridor, Palace of Westminster

Chelsea Children, 1913. Artist: Theodore Roussel
Chelsea Children, 1913. A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1913)

Water Cresses, Hanover Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Strawberries, Covent Garden, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

A Showman, Hyde Park Corner, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Sand O, St Giless Church, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Slippers, Somerset House, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Sweep Soot O, Foundling Hospital, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Old Clothes!, Fitzroy Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

A Poor Sweep, Sir!, Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Rabbits, Portland Place, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Rhubarb, Russell Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

New Potatoes, Middlesex Hospital, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Milk Below!, Cavendish Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Matches, Mansion House, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Mackerel, Billingsgate, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Lavender, Temple Bar, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Knives to Grind, Whitehall, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Hot Spiced Gingerrbread, Pantheon, London, 1806
Hot Spiced Gingerrbread, Pantheon, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Hotloaves, St Martins Church, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Door Mats, Charing Cross, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Dust O!, New Church, Strand, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Hair Brooms, Shoreditch Church, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Green Hasteds, Newgate, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Chairs to Mend, Soho Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Cherries, St Jamess Palace, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Buy a Bill of the Play, Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History

Cats and Dogs Meat!, Bethlem Hospital, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Brick Dust, Portman Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Bellows to Mend, Smithfield, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Baskets!, Whitfields Tabernacle, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Band Boxes, Tabarts Juvenile Library, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Baking or Boiling Apples, Stratford Place, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History

Londoners made homeless by a German air raid during the Blitz, World War II, October 1940. Holding some treasured possessions recovered from the ruins, they put on brave, smiling faces

Willie Rose - cab driver
Willie Rose, a London taxi cab driver picture in 1965. Described in London Life magazine as the grand old man of the cab trade his son followed him into the business. Date: 1965

Scythian shield
The Battersea Shield. 350 -50 BC. Celtic art. Jewelry. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. The British Museum. Proc: UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. GREATER LONDON. London

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"The Londoner: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" Step into the vibrant world of a true Londoner. From the Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath to the depths of the sewers in the City of London, this city dweller embodies a spirit that is as diverse as it is captivating. In "Sewer Depths in the City of London, 1944, " we catch a glimpse into the hidden underworld beneath our feet. The resilience and determination required to navigate these murky waters mirror that of every true Londoner. As dawn breaks over Barking Reach in "Barking Reach, Early Morning, " we witness a new day dawning for our protagonist. With each sunrise comes endless possibilities for adventure and discovery. "A New Kind of Derby" showcases an individual unafraid to break free from tradition. This colorful lithograph captures their rebellious spirit as they forge their own path through life's racecourse. Limehouse Dock stands tall as a testament to centuries-old maritime heritage. Our Londoner finds solace amidst its bustling docks, where tales are woven with every ebb and flow of the tide. At G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop on St. James Street, wit meets artistry in "Honi Soi Qui Mal Y Pense. " Here lies evidence that humor has always been an integral part of being a true Londoner - quick-wittedness runs deep within their veins. St. Clement Danes Church on Strand tells stories etched in stone since 1817. Its grandeur serves as a reminder that history intertwines seamlessly with everyday life for our resilient protagonist. In John Atkinson Grimshaw's masterpiece "Alone in London, " cobbled streets become pathways leading towards dreams yet to be realized. This oil painting encapsulates both solitude and strength; qualities inherent within every true Londoner's soul.