Busk Collection

Colt Guns and Rifles - breech-loading arms. circa late 19th century

One-Man-Band - With all his complicated apparatus and his collecting box stuck on the end of his clarinet, the one-man-band makes a return to Cardiff - 13th March 1948

Street music: a family of singers
A pathetic scene: an impoverished family of street singers, shoeless and ragged, singing in the rain. Date: 1870

Dusk Scenery
Iris Lehnhardt

Rhode Island, Newport, Buskers bar and restaurant on Thames Street

Photo shows Shakespearean actress Helen Mirren trying out her fantasy as a fairground stripper. Picture taken 4th July 1975

One-Man-Band - Hes a rare artiste these days, and one of the few in Wales who make music - and a living - touring small towns and villages with his strange contraption

Busker plays an accordian on Ha penny Bridge, Dublin
A mature man sits on Ha penny Bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. He plays an accordian. He smiles as he plays while, in the distance, people walk over the cast iron footbridge

Cityscape and bell tower of San Vittore in Varese at dusk, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

Busk, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Busk, c. 1800

Pair of stays, 1780s
FMB393628 Pair of stays, 1780s by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: normally made from linen or cotton; ); eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Miss Busk and Mr Corset at a dance party. Fashionable couple in tight corsets dancing at a ball. To appear slim, there are young men today who wear corsets like the women

The Busking, George Heriots School, Edinburgh, Scotland. Heriot (c. 1563 - 1624) was jewellery to King James VI of Scotland. In June, pupils busk at his foundation stone Date: 17th century

Oldham OL9 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL9 6

CA Carlisle, CA10 1
CA10 1

Guitarists busking in the street, York, England
A young couple walk round a corner in York and see two musicians busking in the street in front of a shop. In the background is York Minster. The Daily Telegraph Date: 1991

Guitarist on doorstep, Cadiz
A scruffy, barefoot male busker plays his guitar in a Cadiz street, Spain Date: 1989

Italian Ladies C. 1560
Some examples of clothing worn by Italian ladies of Rome and Sienna around the middle of the 16th century. Note the rigid busk of the blue costume. Date: circa 1560

STREET MUSICIANS, 1935. African American street musicians in rural America. Photograph, 1935, by Ben Shahn

STREET MUSICIANS, 1891. Young Chicago street musicians. Photographed in 1891

Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE, FRAeS, 1885-1962, RAeS President 1945-1947, left, presents the Edward Busk Memorial Prize to Joe Smith

King George V and Queen Mary inspecting the RE1 in the Royal Aircraft Factory, Farnborough, May 1914. Brigadier-General Sir David Henderson is left and E.T. Busk is at right. Date: 1914

Edward Teshmaker Busk (1886-1914). Date: 1914

Edward Teshmaker Busk (1886-1914) in RE1. Date: 1914

STREET MUSICIAN, 1868. The soldier minstrel. A disabled American Civil War veteran as organ grinder. Wood engraving, American, 1868

LONDON: STREET MUSIC, 1846. London Steet Music: the monster organ. Wood engraving, English, 1846

LONDON: STREET MUSICIANS. A family of street musicians in London. Wood engraving, American, 1858

GERMAN STREET BAND, 1879. A German street band performing in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after a painting by John George Brown

STREET MUSICIAN, 1875. Wood engraving, American, 1875

STREET MUSICIAN, 1850. The Organ Grinder. Wood engraving, American, c1850

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, 1874. Wood engraving, English, 1847

CHRISTMAS WAITS, 1848. Wood engraving after a drawing by Kenny Meadows, English, 1848

CHRISTMAS WAITS, 1853. The sonneurs (waits) in Brittany. Wood engraving after a drawing, English, 1853

INDIA: ITINERANT MUSICIANS. A troop of itinerant musicians in Southern India. Wood engraving, English, 1863

STREET MUSICIANS, 1854. Our Street. Wood engraving, American, 1854

ONE-MAN BAND, 1867. New York Street Musicians - An Individual Band. Line engraving, American, 1867

CHRISTMAS WAITS, 1853. The waits; or, making the most of it. Wood engraving after a drawing, English, 1853

HOGARTH: MUSICIAN, 1741. The Enraged Musician. Steel engraving after the etching and engraving, 1741, by William Hogarth

Street music: a ballad singer, 1865
A ragged ballad singer sings on a street corner. Ladies in crinolines hurry past him, but three ragged children show interest. Date: 1865

Street music: A street singer, 1857
A passing child shows charity to an old street singer, placing money in his hat in appreciation for his music. Date: 1857

Street music: a ballad singer
The ballad singer. " He is your only performer that requires not many entreaties for a song; for he will chant, without asking, to a street cur or a parish post."

Street music: A November day, 1872
Three weary street musicians ply their trade on a rainy day in November. Date: 1872

ORGAN GRINDER, 1897. An organ-grinder and his wife in New York City, 1897

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Busk: The Art of Street Performance Step into the bustling streets and witness the captivating world of busking. Meet the one-man-band, adorned with a myriad of instruments strapped to his body, creating a symphony all on his own. His collecting box, proudly displayed at the end of his apparatus, awaits generous contributions from passersby. In another corner, immerse yourself in the soulful melodies sung by a family of street musicians. Their harmonious voices intertwine like threads weaving together an enchanting tapestry that captivates listeners' hearts. Travel back in time to 1847 and experience the joyous sounds of Christmas carolers spreading festive cheer through wood engravings. Picture their jubilant faces as they serenade eager crowds with timeless holiday tunes. On Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin, an accordion-playing busker fills the air with lively Irish melodies that make feet tap and spirits soar. The bridge becomes a stage where locals and tourists alike gather to revel in this musical spectacle. Even renowned Shakespearean actress Helen Mirren finds herself drawn to this magical art form as she indulges her fantasy as a fairground performer. With grace and charm, she embraces yet another facet of her versatile talent. Witness Wales's rare artiste - the one-man-band who stands out amidst modern-day performers - showcasing his unique skills for all to see. His dedication and passion shine through every note he plays. Marvel at San Vittore's majestic bell tower silhouetted against Lombardy's dusky cityscape while buskers fill its surroundings with melodious tunes that echo through time itself. London's vibrant streets come alive with creativity as Hackney's Shoreditch district boasts mesmerizing street art created by none other than Busk himself. These colorful masterpieces add vibrancy to urban landscapes while celebrating artistic expression in its purest form. Delve further into history as we uncover an intriguing c.