Cheap Collection

1981 Austin Maxi

Building of a prefabricated houses in 3 hours 1945
During the Second World War many houses were destroyed, due to this, prefabricated houses (prefabs) were built, quickly and cheaply providing quality housing with all the amenities, central heating

Poster for Rosario de la Frontera, Argentina
F.C.C.A. (Central Argentine Railway) Poster, for Rosario de la Frontera - a city in the centre-south of the province of Salta, Argentina

Advert for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends... 1912
Advertisement for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends the product for its pure, genuine, good value and effective properties! Date: 1912

Frome Cheap Street early 1900s

Advert for Titley, Son & Price, Tailors, Bath
Advert for Titley, Son & Price, High-Class Tailoring, Cheap Street, Bath Date: 1902

Leeds Rail Excursion
Flyer issued by the Midland Railway announcing a Cheap Excursion Train from Sheffield to Leeds for the Leeds Horticultural Show Date: 1872

Rowton House, Camden
The Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: 1926

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

Donnellys Hotel, 4th Street at Pine, c. 1860 (albumen print)
2632142 Donnellys Hotel, 4th Street at Pine, c.1860 (albumen print) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright

1975 Lada 1200 saloon. Creator: Unknown
1975 Lada 1200 saloon

A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background

05.08.19: Santorini Greece: Low cost airline, aircraft departing from International Airport Santorini, runway, Greece. Airfield and runway close sea

Anti-Corn Law campaign
Buckingham Badger, the Monopolist, compared to Cheap John, the Free Trader, Anti-Corn Law campaign Date: 1842

The china department at Harrods on the first day of the sales in Jan 1978

Thorp T-11 Sky Scooter NX91312. Designed in the US by John Thorp in 1945, the T-11 was intended to be home-built. NX91312 was one of eight prototypes built by Thorp in 1946

1960 Trabant. Creator: Unknown
1960 Trabant

Hackney Furnishing Co. Ltd. - West End Premises - Corner of Oxford Street and Great Chapel Street. Pioneers of cut-price furnishings. Building designed by Philip E Pilditch. Date: circa 1908

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, Jacob Milling postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. An exceptional handwritten postcard postmarked 11pm on 9 April 1912 sent by Second Class passenger Jacob Christian Milling (1863?1912)

Rowton House, Newington Butts, London
Feet-Washing Room at the Rowton House, Newington Butts, South London, opened in 1897 as a cheap hostel for men. Date: 1897

Villegiature
This sketch displays a scene in which an elderly man is standing in a hole that he has started digging, speaking with a larger gentleman above him

British smaller Inland Postcard
This replaced the earlier larger card and is an early example of how advertisers and merchants were making use of this cheap and efficient form of communication

Advert for Thomas Whatley & Sons, Cheap Street, Bath
Advert for Thomas Whatley & Sons, Pork and Provisions, Cheap Street, Bath Date: 1902

Advert for Humphries & Co. Bakers, Cheap Street, Bath Date: 1902

Curiosity seller, market and flea market in Havana, Cuba, Historic, historical
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, accurate, america, animal breed, animal breeds, animal husbandries, animals, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, breed, breeds, bric-a-brac, building

The cheap cost of gas
5308062 The cheap cost of gas. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the cheap cost of gas. Illustrated by Harry Furniss (1854-1925) an Irish artist and illustrator

Mango sorting
Mostafijur Rahman Nasim

Cheap auto camp for migratory workers Toppenish, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Washington, Yakima Valley, Toppenish. Cheap auto camp for migratory workers waiting for the opening of the hop season. Old fruit tramp (20378-C) lives in this camp

The Restaurant of wet feet, at the Marche des Innocents in Paris (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR164804 The Restaurant of wet feet, at the Marche des Innocents in Paris (engraving) (b/w photo) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

La Fontaines Fables - The Miser and his Friend
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Miser and his Friend

La Fontaines Fables - Miser and the Ape
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Miser and the Ape

La Fontaines Fables - Miser who lost his treasure
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Miser who lost his treasure

Department store: view of the interior of "Au bon marche"
XEE4192215 Department store: view of the interior of " Au bon marche". Engraving in " L Univers illustrious", 1872. Private collection

Furniture and furniture carpets - advertisement of the store "
LSE4076307 Furniture and furniture carpets - advertisement of the store " Le bon marche", late 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Expansions of the "Bon marche"Stores: New gallery leading to the Buffet
XEE4404196 Expansions of the " Bon marche" Stores: New gallery leading to the Buffet. Paris 1880. by Unknown Artist

Paris 1872: new shops, "Au bon marche"
XEE4403819 Paris 1872: new shops, " Au bon marche". by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 1872: new shops)

In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, "three cents a spot"(litho)
6022052 In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, " three cents a spot" (litho) by American School

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728193 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Shoreditch, Penny dinner at the Australian Meat Company, c
863145 A Shoreditch, Penny dinner at the Australian Meat Company, c.1860 (pencil, ink & wash on paper) by English School, (19th century); 17.8x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London

Kathreiners Malt Coffee (colour litho)
747067 Kathreiners Malt Coffee (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kathreiners Malt Coffee. The best family drink. Tasty, healthy and cheap)

Comic postcard, Scotsman providing sea breezes
Comic postcard, Scotsman providing his wife with sea breezes on the cheap Date: 20th century

Jays Furnishers, London
A London branch of Jays bargain furnishers. Date: circa 1950s

Poster for department stores "Au Bon Marche"(poster)
JLJ4567628 Poster for department stores " Au Bon Marche" (poster) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Paris 1872: interior of new shops, "At cheap"
XEE4403821 Paris 1872: interior of new shops, " At cheap". by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 1872: interior of new shops)

Portrait of Aristide Boucicaut (1810-1877), French trader
XEE4166848 Portrait of Aristide Boucicaut (1810-1877), French trader, director of the department stores of Bon Marche. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'1082 of 5 January 1878

The Little Red Riding Hood meets the wolf - Bon Marche advertising label, 19th century
LSE4104908 The Little Red Riding Hood meets the wolf - Bon Marcheadvertising label, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pierrot with the candle, "Au clair de la lune"- label of "
LSE4108886 Pierrot with the candle, " Au clair de la lune" - label of " Le Bon Marche", 19th century by French School

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"Discovering the Beauty of Cheap: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating world of "cheap. " From iconic cars to innovative housing solutions, this captivating journey will take you through various snapshots of affordability throughout history. Let's start our adventure in 1981 with the legendary Austin Maxi. This budget-friendly car not only provided reliable transportation but also became a symbol of practicality and style for many families. Next, we travel back to 1945 when prefabricated houses were built in just three hours. Witness the incredible speed and efficiency that revolutionized post-war housing, providing affordable homes for countless individuals and families. Moving on, we encounter a vintage poster from Rosario de la Frontera, Argentina. This charming artwork captures the essence of a town where simplicity meets beauty - reminding us that they are be delightful too. Transporting ourselves further back in time, let's delve into an advert from 1912 promoting Pears Soap. Even then, chemists recognized its quality and recommended it as an economical choice for personal hygiene. As we continue our expedition through history, Donnellys Hotel emerges before us - a testament to affordable accommodation dating all the way back to c. 1860. This albumen print showcases how even during earlier times people sought comfort without breaking their budgets. Rowton House in Camden beckons us next – an establishment designed specifically for those seeking low-cost lodging options while maintaining dignity and cleanliness within London's bustling streets. Our journey takes an unexpected turn towards Columbia Market where a vibrant fish auction unfolds before our eyes. Here lies proof that inexpensive doesn't equate to lackluster experiences; instead, it reveals hidden gems waiting to be discovered by savvy shoppers. Leeds Rail Excursion awaits our arrival next – offering an affordable means of exploring new destinations while creating cherished memories along the way. The allure of adventure at reasonable prices is truly timeless. Hackney Furnishing Co. Ltd.