Flat Caps Collection

Edward Farmer and his gang going underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Ludgate Circus. April 1st 1947

War Factory, France, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
War Factory, France, between c1915 and 1918. Men working in a factory in France during World War I.

Two men sitting on a bench in a park, 1919. Creator: Otto Verhagen
Two men sitting on a bench in a park, 1919. Wearing caps, one is smoking

Corn Growers On Steps of House office Building; Stafford of Wisconsin, 5th From Left...1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Corn Growers On Steps of House office Building; Stafford of Wisconsin, 5th From Left, Front; Ramseyer of Ohio, 2nd From Left, 2nd Row, 1912

Corn Growers On Steps of House office Building; Stafford of Wisconsin, 5th From left... 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Corn Growers On Steps of House office Building; Stafford of Wisconsin, 5th From left, Front; Ramseyer of Ohio, 2nd From Left, 2nd Row, 1912

A group of workmen at Doigs Grimsby yard in the 1920s

Residents of Birmingham queue with their prams at the Coal Merchants in Green Lane awaiting their allocation and hoping there is enough coal to go round following earlier shortages. 6th February 1954

Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps and lanterns at the end of their shift. May 8th 1939

Group of miners standing outside the Boot Hotel in Aberdare, South Wales 1st March 1954

Halls Brewery Off Licence Burton Ales & Stout in Bucknell Oxford The village does not have a pub so locals have to purchase their beer at the off licence, but must not drink it on the premises

The many-headed voice which roars behind the touch-line every winter Saturday (b / w photo)
3637508 The many-headed voice which roars behind the touch-line every winter Saturday (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Road workers, digging up the road at Oxford Street, London. Picture taken 20th July 1933

Birmingham council workmen construct an emergency water container in the city centre on the eve of the outbreak of the second world war. 1st September 1939

Reed Cutting on the Thames 1st May 1927 Within a stones throw of Chiswick church, not far from Hammersmith Bridge is a small island in the River Thames

A group of workmen at Doigs Grimsby yard in the 1920s

Judges at the Brailsford Ploughing Match 15th June 1950 Various, Derbyshire, Britain

Timekeepers and officials at the finishing line of the speed skating circuit at the British amateur skating championships on Mare Fen, Swavesey, 16th January 1959

Knocking off of work are the shipyard workers of P. S. Austin shipyards on the river Wear
Knocking off of work are the shipyard workers of P.S. Austin shipyards on the river Wear, Sunderland, 28th April 1954

Council workers re-painting a worn out zebra crossing on High Street West, outside the Empire Theatre, Sunderland 28th April 1954

Bela Zola Pictures Mrs priston aged 82 a licensed peddler in Billingsgate Market and Spitelfields Market

Mrs priston aged 82 a licensed peddler in Billingsgate Market and Spitelfields Market 1st March 1954

Sale day at the East Yorkshire Joint Livestock and Dairy show. 6th April 1955

Claude Arkwell seen here with the team at the Donnington Brewery, Stow on the Wold. 5th July 1963

A Drayman samples the beer during a break in work at the Donnington Brewery 5th July 1963

Unemployed South Wales Miners seen here in Reading during their hunger march from the Rhondda Valley to London to protest against the Ministry of Health who were limiting relief notes to unemployed

Unemployed South Wales Miners seen here in Reading during their hunger march from the Rhondda Valley to London to protest against the Ministry of Health who were limiting relief notes to unemployed

Unemployed men seen here queueing up at the Labour Exchange in the Midlands. 23rd October 1931

Penzance fishermen seen here preparing their nets before going to sea. July 1939

New canal bridge at West Drayton. Circa 1936

The Streets of Liverpool in 1949

Recruiting station at Scotland Yard, London besieged by would be recruits during the first week of the First World War. The crowds were so large mounted police were necessary to keep the crowd in

General scenes during the first day of Ascot, June 1927

Shirley Park Race Course. 3rd March, 1938

Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938

Dried beans being unloaded at Liverpool Dock, 21st February 1942

Hundreds of wild ponies driven from Exmoor are sold at Bampton, Devon, Pony Fair. Before the war they sold 2/6d, today (1948) an average price was £ 5 per pony

Coracle fisherman on the Teifii seen here with something in the net - and its heavy. The net is drawn in and the catch is taken aboard

Fishermen seen here on Achill Island County Mayo Ireland repairing their lobster pots 20th June 1938

Coracle Fisherman sorting out their fishing nets 1952

Knocking off of work are the shipyard workers of P. S. Austin shipyards on the river Wear
Knocking off of work are the shipyard workers of P.S. Austin shipyards on the river Wear, Sunderland, County Durham

Kindly, tough men, Aran Islanders gather on the quayside to throw a line as the ferry boat comes alongside. 11th October 1966

Peasants wearing national costume gather to hear election speeches in mid Dublin during the 1922 Irish General Election. 19th June 1922

The North of England Pedigree Pig Breeders Association spring pig show at Gateshead

The village of Bracknell does not have a pub so villagers gather on the green around their dart board and drink beer from their own jugs which they have brought with them. September 1946

Football supporters at the English league division one match between Fulham and Portsmouth at Craven Cottage, December 1945

Preparations for the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Portsmouth at Wembley start with workmen arranging the seats April 1934 C7789

Scotland fans pack the terraces at Wembly to watch their team lose one nil to England. 11th April 1959

Fisherman from Annan seen here fishing the Solway Firth for salmon, trout and sea trout by a variety of methods- some of which date back to the Burgh Royal Charters of 1538 and 1612

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"Flat Caps: A Symbol of Resilience and Community Through the Ages" In the depths of Edward Farmer's underground hideout, his gang meticulously scoured through scraps of paper, their trusty flat caps shielding them from the dust-filled air. These humble headpieces were not just a fashion statement; they represented a way of life. Back in 1922, St Andrews Stadium was adorned with fans donning their beloved flat caps. Their presence created an atmosphere that transcended time, as these loyal supporters cheered on their team with unwavering passion. Meanwhile, in Birmingham's Green Lane, residents patiently queued with prams at the Coal Merchants. Each person wearing a flat cap carried the weight of hard work and determination on their shoulders – symbols etched into every stitch. At Cannock Wood Pit, miners handed in their Davy Lamps before descending into darkness. The flickering light reflected off countless flat caps as these brave individuals embarked on treacherous journeys beneath the earth's surface to fuel our nation. On that fateful day in Aberdare, South Wales – March 1st, 1954 – a group of miners stood outside the Boot Hotel. Clad in worn-out jackets and proudly sporting their flat caps, they shared stories that spoke volumes about camaraderie and solidarity within mining communities. The Halls Brewery Off Licence offered respite from daily struggles for villagers seeking solace over Bucknell Oxford's famous Ales & Stout. Flat-capped patrons found comfort within its walls while leaving behind worries that plagued everyday life. A black-and-white photograph captured fans wearing flat caps amidst roaring cheers behind touch-lines during winter Saturdays—a testament to unyielding support and devotion to sportsmanship across generations. London road workers tirelessly dug up Oxford Street while sheltered under brimmed hats—flat caps serving as shields against both weather elements and adversity faced by those who built our cities brick by brick. In Birmingham's city center, council workmen constructed an emergency water container.