Nursery Rhyme Collection (#8)

The man in the moon came tumbling down (colour litho)
994025 The man in the moon came tumbling down (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gay go up, and gay go down, to ring the bells of London town (colour litho)
994017 Gay go up, and gay go down, to ring the bells of London town (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was a man: and they thought they had him (colour litho)
994028 There was a man: and they thought they had him (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

One Misty, Moisty Morning (colour litho)
979656 One Misty, Moisty Morning (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: One Misty, Moisty Morning)

A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare (colour litho)
979505 A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare)

Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross (colour litho)
979501 Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross)

The Little Cock Sparrow (colour litho)
979655 The Little Cock Sparrow (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Cock Sparrow)

Where Are You Going to, My Pretty Maid? (colour litho)
979648 Where Are You Going to, My Pretty Maid? (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where Are You Going to, My Pretty Maid)

Mrs Bond (colour litho)
979644 Mrs Bond (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Bond. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne, 1900).); © Look and Learn

Who Comes Here; A Grenadier, c. 1850 (coloured aquatint)
3037599 Who Comes Here; A Grenadier, c.1850 (coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Published for set, The Nursery Rhymes of Old England)

Hey Diddle Diddle (colour litho)
3621384 Hey Diddle Diddle (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hey Diddle Diddle)

A Victorian greeting card of a duck dressed as Little Red Riding Hood greeted by a wolf
3605372 A Victorian greeting card of a duck dressed as Little Red Riding Hood greeted by a wolf dressed as a huntsman watched by robbins, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The Fox jumps over the Parsons gate, from The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book, pub
3506766 The Fox jumps over the Parsons gate, from The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book, pub.1882 (colour engraving) by Caldecott

Goosey, Goosey, Gander (colour litho)
3101462 Goosey, Goosey, Gander (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goosey, Goosey, Gander)

Plum Pudding Hot, Plum Pudding Cold (colour litho)
3101461 Plum Pudding Hot, Plum Pudding Cold (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plum Pudding Hot, Plum Pudding Cold)

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep (colour litho)
3101438 Baa, Baa, Black Sheep (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep)

Walking to Mouseys Hall, illustration from A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
STC340842 Walking to Mouseys Hall, illustration from A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, pub. by Frederick Warne & Co. (coloured engraving) by Caldecott

The Cat and the Fiddle, illustration from Hey Diddle Diddle and Bye
STC340840 The Cat and the Fiddle, illustration from Hey Diddle Diddle and Bye, Baby Bunting, 1882 (coloured engraving) by Caldecott

Jack and Jill coming down the hill
LLM462302 Jack and Jill coming down the hill by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and Jill coming down the hill.); © Look and Learn

"Dear Pig are you willing to seel for a shilling your ring
2603586 " Dear Pig are you willing to seel for a shilling your ring?", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen and Owl and Pussy Cat pub. Charles E Graham & Co. c

"The land where the Bong Tree grows", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen
2603585 " The land where the Bong Tree grows", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen and Owl and Pussy Cat pub. Charles E Graham & Co. c

Three little kittens wearing mittens and eating a pie, Illustration from "
5892922 Three little kittens wearing mittens and eating a pie, Illustration from " Three Little Kittens" 1859 (litho) by Ballantyne

Three sad mice, three sad mice, what could they say (colour litho)
1218897 Three sad mice, three sad mice, what could they say (colour litho) by Corbould, Walton (1859-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page (colour litho)
1218888 Title page (colour litho) by Corbould, Walton (1859-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Blind Mice published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd circa 1950 Walton Corbould)

"Goosey, goosey, gander, where shall I wander"? (colour litho)
994018 " Goosey, goosey, gander, where shall I wander" ? (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rain, rain go to Spain
3749554 Rain, rain go to Spain by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Rain, rain go to Spain, nursery rhyme. Illustration by Arthur Rackham)

To market, to market, to buy a fat pig (colour litho)
994026 To market, to market, to buy a fat pig (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid (colour litho)
979654 There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid)

I Had a Little Nut Tree (colour litho)
979647 I Had a Little Nut Tree (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Had a Little Nut Tree)

How Does My Ladys Garden Grow? (colour litho)
979641 How Does My Ladys Garden Grow? (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Does My Ladys Garden Grow)

Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush (colour litho)
979640 Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush)

Sur le Pont d Avignon (colour litho)
979658 Sur le Pont d Avignon (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sur le Pont d Avignon)

A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare (colour litho)
979506 A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare)

Husband carrying his wifes parcels (colour litho)
3096462 Husband carrying his wifes parcels (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Husband carrying his wifes parcels)

The House That Jack Built, (pen and brush and black and brown ink and watercolour)
827410 The House That Jack Built, (pen and brush and black and brown ink and watercolour) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); 21.9x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The House That Jack Built)

Young Friends Quadrille (colour litho)
981952 Young Friends Quadrille (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Friends Quadrille)

Mother Goose marionette, c. 1939. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Mother Goose marionette, c. 1939

Isle of Wight, Ryde Carnival. 4th September 1952

Kildale Agricultural and Horticultural Show. Winners of the fancy dress competition, Little Bo Peep, three year old Erica Williams and Aneka. 7th September 1991

Laundress Startled by a Blackbird, 1891. Creator: John Scott
Laundress Startled by a Blackbird, 1891

A Merry Christmas, January 3, 1880. January 3, 1880. Creator: Thomas Nast
A Merry Christmas, January 3, 1880

As Tommy Snooks and Bessy Brooks Were Walking Out One Sunday - Victorian nursery
A medieval lady wearing a wimple is walking arm in arm with a gentleman on their way past a church on a Sunday, when he makes such a ridiculous observation that she looks quite stunned

Little Miss Muffet - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Poor little Miss Muffet was sitting on a cushion enjoying a meal of curds and whey in the garden when an improbably large spider descended and frightened her so much that she ran away

Jacky Come Give Me Thy Fiddle - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A portly medieval gentleman attempts to persuade a lively violin player to hand over his instrument but the fiddler refuses

Little Jack Horner - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Mr Horner is enjoying a glass of something festive at the Christmas dining table while Master Jack Horner is sitting in the corner eating a pie

I Will Sing You a Song Though Its Not Very Long - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A medieval lady seated at an organ is singing a rather cruel song with a group of smug-looking children while a boy laboriously pumps the wind into the instrument, looking thoroughly miserable

Old Boniface He Loved Good Cheer - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Set in the medieval period, a man lies in bed with his pipe, a tankard of beer, wearing his nightcap but with no nightshirt, while his man-servant carries away his day clothes

Pretty maid, pretty maid, where have you been? - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A group of medieval characters discussing the exploits of the young lady on the left who has been to London to see the Queen

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"Nursery Rhyme Delights: A Journey into Childhood Fantasies" Step into a world of whimsical tales and enchanting melodies as we explore the captivating realm of nursery rhymes. From Jack Sprat's peculiar eating habits to Alice's curious encounter with Tweedledee and Tweedledum, these timeless verses have captured the hearts of children for generations. Immerse yourself in the vivid illustrations that bring these beloved characters to life. Witness Jack Sprat, with his insatiable appetite for lean or fat, portrayed in a charming color engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Goose's Melodies. Marvel at Roscoe Karns as Tweedledee and Jack Oakie as Tweedledum in the 1933 film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, where their mischievous antics unfold before your eyes. As you journey further into this magical world, discover Arthur Rackham's intricate illustration for "As I Was Going to St. Ives, " transporting you back to a bygone era through its exquisite detail. Lose yourself in Victorian nursery rhyme illustrations depicting scenes like "A Man Went a Hunting at Reigate" and "Little Jack Jelf was Put on the Shelf, " each capturing moments filled with wonder and imagination. Feel the excitement build as you witness children playing joyfully in circles while singing "Ring-a-Ring o' Roses. " Let your heart be warmed by Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen dancing under moonlight or marvel at Catherine Greenaway's delicate portrayal of Jack Sprat could eat no fat. And who can forget those delightful lines from Sarah Josepha Hale’s Poems for Our Children? The anticipation builds as we recite together: “The north wind doth blow and we shall have snow. ” These words evoke memories of cozy winter nights spent cuddling up with loved ones. Join us on this nostalgic adventure through time, where nursery rhymes continue to captivate young and old alike.