Flat Cap Collection (page 3)

Blind man at a market, c. 1890s (platinum print)
STC172386 Blind man at a market, c.1890s (platinum print) by Martin, Paul (1864-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably East End of London; being led by young girl;)

Street accordionist and his monkey (b / w photo)
5996693 Street accordionist and his monkey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street accordionist and his monkey)

Sandwich board man and newspaper seller, London (b / w photo)
5996671 Sandwich board man and newspaper seller, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandwich board man and newspaper seller, London)

A Highland Family, 1823 (oil on wood)
3743929 A Highland Family, 1823 (oil on wood) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 18.4x22.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; Scottish

Shoeshine Boy, 1902 (oil on canvas)
822676 Shoeshine Boy, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 61x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoeshine Boy. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Young boy in a workshop c. 1936 (b / w photo)
1126602 Young boy in a workshop c.1936 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Wickes Hine (1874 - 1940) was an American sociologist and photographer

Elton John the singer at Watford - May 1982

Picture shows the departure of The Cambridgeshire Regiment. from Cambridge Station, in August 1914. Soldiers in the train and their loved ones on the platforms say goodbye to one and other

Evacuation to Wales. August 1940. Many thousands of people, along with vital institutions and priceless historical objects, were evacuated to Wales for safety in the Second World War

Felicity Kendall in gardening costume filming TV series Solo - July 1982 15 / 07 / 1982
Felicity Kendall in gardening costume filming TV series Solo - July 1982 15/07/1982

Picture shows the officers and senior scholars of the Hulme Hall Lane Wesleyan Methodist School in 1896. The gathering is a Sunday school outing to Castle Mill, Derbyshire

A worker casts components from molten metal at the new one million pound furnace at Fords automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

A worker checks the molten metal at the new one million pound furnace at Fords automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

Production line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Gun barrels being greased before being attached to tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen. 17th April 1951

Original Caption: Cavalcade of Bicycles. Twelve old bicycles in the St Marys Hall crypt, which represent various stages in the development of the cycle making industry

A council workman surveys the sandbag protection at an un-named school in the West Midlands. Circa September 1939

Mr Kettle mends a Kettle. Mr. A. S. Kettle, of New Street, Newark, Notts, mends his namesake - a kettle! October 1935

Roy Holmes retired driver behind the control of the Tulyar deltic engine. 15th October 1988

Greyhound trainer with his dog No Stranger at the last meeting at the Derby Greyhound Stadium. 7th December 1988

January is the time of year when they cut and bundle osiers in the countryside. They are much used in farms and gardens to make hurdles

Two young boys help one of the keepers at the Abbotsbury Swannery examine a pair of mute swans. The Swannery is the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world

A stamp collector looking to add to his collection at the flea market in Club Row, Bethnal Green, E1 London 1st March 1955

Liverpudlian television actor and comedian Craig Charles poses in his native city of Liverpool. 14th March 1985

Prefab Bungalow. Prefab Housing... Mrs Baker gets to know her new kitchen. Mr and Mrs Baker have moved into their £ 250 Prefab Bungalow

Brighton Road Railway Bridge in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. Picture shows men at work on the road. Picture taken 18th September 1929

Photo shows Helen Mirren seated in her country Windsor chair wearing her favourite cap. Picture taken 16th February 1977

Holiday scenes at Brighton. Elderly couple reading the Daily Herald on Brighton Pier, whilst enjoying the sunny weather. 7th July 1963

Evans Lewis welsh steelworker. 8th September 1963

Road Sweeper George Pearce seen here watching the house sparrows that have nested in the clock face of St John The Baptist Church at Little Missenden, Bucks. 11th May 1960

Roger Moore, off to Los Angeles from Heathrow Airport, is planning to a make a comedy film in Hollywood. He left London with his wife Luisa

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in their "Pete and Dud
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in their " Pete and Dud costumes on the corner of 7th Avenue and 45th Street, New York. They are appearing in the successful revue Good Evening. 11th March 1974

Spike Milligan on location filming the Nuns Olympics for his new tv series. They didn t have quite the organisation, perhaps, of the Munich Olympics

A potential bidder eyeing up the next bird to go under the hammer at the Christmas Turkey Auction at Reading Cattle Market in Great Knollys Street on Christmas eve. 24th December 1968

One of the Twycross Zoo Chimpanzees helping with a Spring clean around the zoo. 18th February 1981

Meet the Two Degrees, otherwise known as (LEFT) Cyrille Regis and (RIGHT) Dave Bennett--the Coventry City answer to Hoddle and Waddle

Construction of a new road off of Long Lane signals the beginning of a new housing development. Circa 1931

The Princess Royal, seen here enjoying an over the wall chat with a Washington resident. Princess Anne was in Washington to open the Galleries shopping centre. 23rd July 1974

Men playing a game of Nap in The Sloop, Back Lane, St Ives most ancient public house, Cornwall. 15th February 1954

A man plays the barrel organ outside Hogarth Houses in Whitechapel, East London. Circa 1947

Cart and Van Horse Auction, New Kent Road, London, circa December 1947

Men gathering to watch sheep shearing in a village near Keswick, Cumbria, circa July 1947

Sheep shearing in a village near Keswick, Cumbria, circa July 1947

Sheep shearers leaving the Royal Oak Inn to go back to work, in Braithwaite village near Keswick, Cumbria, circa July 1947

Men gathering to watch sheep shearing in Braithwaite village near Keswick, Cumbria, circa July 1947

Eustace Rogers builds coracles but the demand for this ancient form of transport has fallen in the past few hundred years

Fisherman at the quayside at Ipswich Docks, on the estuary of the River Orwell, Suffolk. 11th June 1946

There is much activity at the ports where many coastal barges are peacefully working again. Pictured, Ipswich, Suffolk barges from the Thames, Medway, Stour and Orwell

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In the early 20th century, the flat cap was a beloved accessory that transcended various realms of British culture. Tom Morris senior, the renowned British golfer, donned his flat cap with pride in a captivating portrait from around 1910. The image exudes an air of sophistication and hints at the timeless appeal of this classic headwear. But it wasn't just golfers who embraced the charm of the flat cap. Cyclists, too, found solace in its snug fit and stylish design as they embarked on thrilling adventures through picturesque landscapes. Whether cycling for sport or leisurely fun, these riders added a touch of elegance to their journeys with their trusty caps. Meanwhile, at St Peters Church in Broadstairs, Kent, England in 1910, locals gathered for a momentous occasion wearing their cherished flat caps. This snapshot captures not only fashion but also a sense of community and tradition that has endured throughout history. Moving forward to Byworth in Sussex circa 1931; a young boy confidently rides atop a majestic shire horse while sporting his own miniature version of the iconic hat. The juxtaposition between youthfulness and strength is striking - symbolizing both innocence and resilience. The agricultural industry also had its fair share of proud wearers. Mr Chris Lambert from Horsmonden proudly displayed his steam haulage contractor expertise alongside his trusted flat cap – an emblematic combination representing hard work and dedication to one's craft. Even comedians like Colin Crompton couldn't resist posing with luxury cars like Jaguar XJ12s while showcasing their impeccable style with well-fitted flat caps – proving that humor can be effortlessly paired with sophistication. Not limited to land-based activities alone; gun dogs accompanied hunters across Buckinghamshire's scenic countryside during exhilarating shooting expeditions. These loyal companions were often seen sporting shooting caps alongside their owners' traditional attire – capturing both functionality and fashion in one frame.