Tuck Collection (#9)

Happy Hours Transfers. No 2
Farm animals. Front and back cover from a series of Transfer Albums published by Raphael Tuck Date: circa 1938

Happy Hours Transfers. No 3
Aeroplanes. Front and back cover from a series of Transfer Albums published by Raphael Tuck Date: circa 1938

Happy Hours Transfers. No 1
Birds. Front and back cover from a series of Transfer Albums published by Raphael Tuck Date: circa 1938

Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Children tuck in to sausage rolls and cake whilst celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II during a street party in Essex. 1977

Church choristers singing. circa early 20th century

Hubbard / Tuck Series 5
She went to the hosiers to buy him some hose but when she got back he was wearing his clothes

Hubbard / Tuck Series 3

Hubbard / Tuck Series 1
Old Mother Hubbard she went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone, but when she got there the cupboard was bare and so the poor dog had none

Hubbard / Tuck Series 2
She took a clean dish to get him some tripe, but when she got back he was smoking a pipe

Pupils with tuck boxes, Marlborough School
Pupils raid their tuck boxes at Marlborough School. Date: 1962

Elizabethan style Christmas card by Ethel Parkinson
A Christmas card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a young couple dressed in Elizabethan style costume in a snowy landscape. The greeting reads

Children Eating Soup
Two children, neatly dressed, and with napkins around their necks tuck in enthusiastically to a steaming bowl of Campbells vegetable soup

Myth / England / Robin Hood
Maid Marian joins Robin Hood and his Merry Men. This scene shows Robin, Marian, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett and Little John. Is the mysterious figure in the background the Sheriff?

Robin Hood and his men on a music sheet
Robin Hood and his Merry Men depicted on a music sheet entitled The Musical Bouquet. The music itself is for a new song, The Merry Sherwood Ranger, composed by Alexander Lee to words by J Halford

Sanderling (Calidris alba) group resting and sleeping, head tucked in to feathers for warmth and one leg lifted
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Sutcliffs Tuck Shop
Sutcliffs tuck shop, patronised by Westminster schoolboys, demolished in 1903; Miss Sutcliff in 1880 and 1911 is inset

Cruikshank Banquet
June - The unlicensed Victuallers Dinner Gentlemen tuck into a wide array of dishes including peacock, magpie and dolphin

Velvet Dress 1933
A brown velvet dress with full short sleeves, a ruffled hem, diagonal wrap-over front with belt and white pin-tuck collar and sleeve detail. Designed by Jenny

Costume / Boy & Girl 1890S
Boy: knickerbocker suit, Eton collar, waistcoat, black stockings & lace-up boots. Girl: calf-length dress with high waist, tuck detail on the hem & broderie Anglaise collar

Social / Vienna Ball 1904
The Vienna Ball

Hubbard / Tuck Series 4
She went to the barbers to buy him a wig but when she got back he was dancing a jig

Big Posh Tea Party
A big afternoon party in French high society - menservants wait on the ladies and gentlemen, while les enfants tuck into the gateaux

Myth / Robin Hood
Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and some of their fellow- outlaws

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"Tuck: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of Tuck, where Victorian flower fairies dance among blooming gardens, captivating our hearts with their delicate beauty. As we turn the pages of "The Frog and the Rat, " a beloved children's tale from yesteryears, we are transported to Marlborough College, where mischievous boys embark on adventures that will forever shape their lives. In an era overshadowed by World War II, a comic postcard titled "For Evermore" brings laughter and respite to weary souls. We find solace in reading in a hammock under the warm embrace of sunshine, losing ourselves in tales spun by elegant ladies who grace us with their timeless wisdom. As apprentice hotpot chefs masterfully stir fragrant concoctions at B. B. Tuck's renowned kitchen, memories flood back to simpler times when families gathered around hearty meals filled with love and warmth. Walking across Wardown Park Suspension Bridge built in 1908 evokes nostalgia for days gone by – a testament to enduring craftsmanship that still stands strong today. Seeking solace within The Little Church nestled along Ros-on-Sea in Conwy, Wales transports us to a place of tranquility amidst crashing waves. And as we ascend St Margaret's Chapel perched atop Edinburgh Castle's ancient walls, whispers of history echo through time. B. B. Tuck himself left an indelible mark on our childhoods through his cherished creation - "Our Youngsters First Steps, " a wartime picture book that brought comfort during uncertain times. His legacy lives on as these precious moments continue to be treasured by generations past and present. Tuck is more than just a name; it represents an extraordinary journey through artistry and imagination spanning decades. It reminds us that even amidst chaos or change, there will always be stories waiting to be discovered – each one holding its own magic within the folds of time.