Street Life Collection (page 7)

Buy my fat Chickens, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy my fat Chickens. A chicken seller, from Cries of London, (1688?). A man carrying baskets of chickens

Buy a fine Table Basket, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy a fine Table Basket. A basket seller, from Cries of London, (1688?). A woman carrying a basket of smaller baskets on her head, with another basket under one arm

Buy my Dutch Biskets, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy my Dutch Biskets. A Dutch biscuit seller, from Cries of London, 1688? A woman carrying two baskets of Dutch biscuits

Old Chaires to mend, Cries of London, (1688?)
Old Chaires to mend. A chair mender, from Cries of London, 1688? A man carrying a bundle of wood on his back

Old Cloaks Suits or Coats, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Old Cloaks Suits or Coats. A seller of old clothes, carrying some garments, and wearing several hats at once. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Maids buy a Mapp, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Maids buy a Mapp. A mop seller, carrying a bunch of long-handled mops, which she is balancing on her head. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Buy my 4 Ropes of Hard Onyons, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Buy my 4 Ropes of Hard Onyons. An onion seller, carrying strings of onions attached to either end of a long pole. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Any Old Iron take money for, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Any Old Iron take money for. A scrap iron collector, carrying a large sack over his shoulder and a bundle of rags over his other arm. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Old Shooes for Some Broomes, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Old Shooes for Some Broomes. A street seller who exchanged old shoes for brooms, carrying a large bundle of brooms fastened to a stick. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Ha Ha Ha Poor Jack, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Ha Ha Ha Poor Jack. Two street sellers, a man and a woman. Both are using walking sticks. The man carries a large basket on his head, loaded with items. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Chimney Sweep, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Chimney Sweep. Two chimney-sweeps, one carrying a long brush. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Pretty Maids Pretty Pinns Pretty Women, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Pretty Maids Pretty Pinns Pretty Women. A street seller, carrying a box under his arm. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

John the Quaker, Cries of London, (c1688?)
John the Quaker. John Kelsey the Quaker, wearing a cloak and wide-brimmed hat. He stands, arms folded, looking thoughtful. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

The London Beggar, Cries of London, (c1688?)
The London Beggar. A woman and two children who are beggars. The woman leads one of the children, who is looking up at her beseechingly, by the hand. She carries the other, smaller child on her back

Hot Bak d Wardens Hot, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Hot Bak d Wardens Hot. A street seller who sells cooked apples and pears, with a pot or jar balanced on her head. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Any Card Matches or Savealls, Cries of London, c1688
Any Card Matches or Savealls. A woman street seller, carrying a large basket. From Cries of London, c1688

Knives Combs or Inkhornes, Cries of London, c1688
Knives Combs or Inkhornes. A knives, combs and ink horns seller, carrying a tray displaying his wares, and holding out a pair of spectacles. From Cries of London, c1688

Buy my Flounders, Cries of London, c1688
Buy my Flounders. A flounder seller, carrying a tray, and a large basket on his back. From Cries of London, c1688

Remember the Poor Prisoners, Cries of London, c1688
Remember the Poor Prisoners. A man collecting money for prisoners, carrying a large basket over his shoulder. From Cries of London, c1688

Colly Molly Puffe, Cries of London, c1688
Colly Molly Puffe. A street seller, carrying a large basket covered by a cloth, on his head. From Cries of London, c1688

The Merry Milk Maid, Cries of London, (c1688?)
The Merry Milk Maid. A milkmaid, carrying a large urn with smaller jugs attached to it, on her head. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Old Satten Old Taffety or Velvet, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Old Satten Old Taffety or Velvet. A seller of old satin, taffeta and velvet, wearing a large hat and carrying a basket of material. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Knives or Cisers to Grind, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Knives or Cisers to Grind. A knife and scissors grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. He is smoking as he works. From Cries of London, c1750

4 Pair for a Shilling Holland Socks, Cries of London, (c1688?)
4 Pair for a Shilling Holland Socks. A Holland sock seller, with a wooden box hung around her neck, she nolds out a handful of socks. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Long Threed Laces Long & Strong, Cries of London, c1688
Long Threed Laces Long & Strong. Two sellers of laces long and strong, with their wares tied to long poles. From Cries of London, c1688

Londons Gazette here, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Londons Gazette here, (c1688?). A newspaper seller, carrying a sack and holding out a sheet of newspaper. She is wearing a wide-brimmed hat. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

A Merry new Song, Cries of London, (c1688?)
A Merry new Song, (c1688?). Two street singers, a man and a woman, performing new songs. The sheet music is probably for sale. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Six Pence a Pound fair Cherries, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Six Pence a Pound fair Cherries, (c1688?). A cherry seller, carrying a basket on her head. The cherries appear to be skewered on sticks. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Buy a new Almanack, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Buy a new Almanack, (c1688?). An almanac seller, carrying a large basket of books. Almanacs were published yearly and contained a calendar as well as information regarding the phases of the moon

See Sir, see here, a Doctor Rare, Cries of London, (c1688?)
See Sir, see here, a Doctor Rare, (c1688?). A quack doctor accompanied by a monkey. His case and a number of small bottles are on the ground. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Knives, Combs, or Inkhorns, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Knives, Combs, or Inkhorns, (c1688?). A seller of knives, combs and ink horns, carrying a tray displaying his wares. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Pritty Maids, Pritty Pins, Pretty Women, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Pritty Maids, Pritty Pins, Pretty Women, (c1688?). A street seller with items for women, carrying a card of pins and a box under his arm. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Title page to Cries of London, (c1688?)
Title page showing a reclining man with a dog and a cudgel, from Cries of London, (c1688?)

The Morning Herald from Cries of London, 1826. Artist: John Henry Lynch
The Morning Herald, 1826. A yawning night watchman wearing a yellow overcoat and carrying a cudgel and lantern. From Cries of London, 1826

Knives to Grind, Cries of London, c1750. Artist: JM
Knives to Grind, c1750. A knife grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. From Cries of London, c1750

Crab Crab any Crab, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Crab Crab any Crab, (c1688?). A crab seller, carrying a basket of crabs on her head. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

The merry Fidler, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: John Savage
The merry Fidler, (c1688?). A violinist with his instrument, his hat and fiddle decorated with bows. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Chairs to Mend, Cries of London, c1750. Artist: JM
Chairs to Mend, c1750. A chair mender standing in front of a tower. He is carrying a large bundle of cane over his shoulder, and is accompanied by a dog. From Cries of London, c1750

Any Kitchin Stuffe have you maids, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Any Kitchin Stuffe have you maids, (c1688?). A collector of kitchen fat, carrying a tub on her head. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Any work for John Cooper, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Any work for John Cooper, (c1688?). A cooper or barrel maker with his tools and materials, including a saw and metal hoops. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Merry Andrew, possibly a jester or fool, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Merry Andrew, a clown or buffoon, (c1688?). Cross-looking man dancing with one shoe and a ruff. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

4 Paire for a Shilling Holland Socks, Cries of London, (c1688?)
4 Paire for a Shilling Holland Socks, (c1688?). A seller of socks made from holland linen with a wooden box of her wares; she holds out a handful of socks. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Buy a Rabbet a Rabbet, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Buy a Rabbet a Rabbet, (c1688?). A rabbit seller, carrying two poles with dead rabbits hanging from them. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Buy a fine singing Bird, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Buy a fine singing Bird, (c1688?). A seller of singing birds, carrying two cages, one containing a solitary bird, the other several. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Buy any Wax or Wafers, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Buy any Wax or Wafers, (c1688?). A wax and wafer seller, wearing a straw hat and carrying a small basket. These items were used in the making of seals for documents. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Fine Writeing Inke, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Fine Writeing Inke, A seller of writing ink, carrying a cask on his back and a bunch of quills in his hand. From his waist hang a funnel and measuring jug. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Small Coale, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Small Coale, (c1688?). A coal seller, carrying a large sack over his shoulder. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Knives Combs or Ink-horns, Cries of London, c1750. Artist: JM
Knives Combs or Ink-horns, c1750. Street seller carrying a tray displaying his wares, and holding out a pair of spectacles. From Cries of London, c1750

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"Street Life: A Tapestry of Cultures and Stories" Step into the vibrant rhythm of street life, where every corner holds a tale to tell. From the bustling Rynek (Market Square) and the majestic Old Town Hall, history whispers through cobblestone pathways. As you wander, be greeted by the Statue of James Joyce, a tribute to literary brilliance that echoes in this enchanting city. Travel further and find yourself amidst the lively Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium. Late afternoon casts a golden hue upon its ornate architecture as locals and tourists mingle under its watchful gaze. Meanwhile, on the M25 Motorway near London, England, UK, witness a different facet - an intricate dance of vehicles caught in a traffic jam; an emblematic scene familiar to urban dwellers. Boarding a bus downtown San Diego takes us across continents yet again. The pulse quickens as we navigate through streets teeming with diverse cultures and stories waiting to unfold. Overhead view reveals an abundant fruit and vegetable market - colors bursting from stalls like nature's own masterpiece. In Nice along Cote d'Azure in Provence, France, open-air cafes beckon with their irresistible charm. Here time slows down as conversations flow freely over cups of coffee or glasses of wine – moments savored against picturesque backdrops that only Europe can offer. Yet not all streets paint idyllic scenes; some reveal harsh realities too close for comfort. Within just kilometers from the Taj Mahal lie slums that stand as stark reminders of inequality amidst grandeur – reminding us that street life is multifaceted. Returning to Europe's embrace once more brings us face-to-face with architectural marvels such as Prague's Astronomical Clock at Old Town Square alongside the Church of Our Lady before Tyn - testaments to human ingenuity standing tall amid centuries-old traditions. Finally arriving at Bruges' Markt square in Belgium unveils a fairy tale setting.