Townsfolk Collection (#2)

4th July Parade - Independence Day - Jaffrey, New Hampshire
4th July Parade - Independence Day at Jaffrey, New Hampshire Date: 1907

Germany Hameln
The Childrens Hill at Hameln (formerly Hamelin) into which the Pied Piper is said to have led the children of the town in revenge for ill- treatment by the townsfolk. Date: medieval

German Townsfolk 1580
Respectable townsfolk : she carries a dangling reticule and wears several necklaces beneath her high ruff Date: circa 1580

Dutch Townsfolk 1680

Korosladany, Hungary
A group of townsfolk outside a General Store in Korosladany, Bekes County, south-east Hungary. These are likely to be the family and customers of Lajos Szollosy (Szollosi) - the owner of the shop

Count of Flanders
Charles (of Denmark) whose mother has fled to Flanders, becomes duc de Flandre, rules wisely and benevolently but is assassinated at Bruges by discontented townsfolk

Queen Elizabeth I / House
Queen Elizabeths house at Worcester, an interesting old timbered building, with an open balcony from which she addressed the townsfolk during her visit to the city in 1574

UPS-AND-DOWNS / FAIR / 1804
Early Amusement wheels (hand- turned) at a St Petersburg Fair, Russia

Merry-Go-Round / Russia
Early hand-turned Merry-Go- Round at a St Petersburg Fair, Russia

P Piper Takes Children
The townsfolk watch the children follow the Pied Piper out of the town. They had refused to pay the Piper his fee for ridding the town of rats

Gulliver & Emperor
He visits Blefuscu & lies on the ground to kiss the Emperors hand

Grimm / The Owl / Barn Fire
The townsfolk burn down the barn in which the Owl is hiding

Bavarian people in the street, southern Germany
A group of Bavarian people in the street in a town in southern Germany

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In the enchanting town of Tarascon, the they were captivated by the legendary Tarasque. Just like Gulliver in Lilliput, they marveled at this mythical creature that roamed their streets. Over in Viareggio, on the picturesque Pisa Bridge (Ponte de Pisa), you could witness a lively scene going about their daily lives. The Market Place in Llanrwst was no different back in 1797; bustling with activity as locals traded goods and shared stories. At the Fish market in Dieppe, immortalized through a vibrant lithograph from Allies in Art published circa 1925, townsfolk gathered to purchase fresh catches from the sea. Meanwhile, Saint George Killing the Dragon depicted an epic moment when brave villagers united against a fearsome beast. "Some of the houses of the original settlers" stood proudly as reminders of history's imprint on small communities. Curiosity filled their eyes as they crowded around newcomers, just like when Rip Van Winkle returned after his long slumber. Inside an ancient church painted meticulously in 1628, townsfolk sought solace and spiritual guidance amidst ornate decorations. And during festive times like St Hubert's honor procession or a village festival with theatrical performances, all would stand amazed at displays of talent and celebration. As America beckoned its pioneers westward, "The Cherokees Are Coming, " bringing new cultures to blend with those already established by local townsfolk across this vast land.