Hand Cart Collection

Milk boy with three-wheeled cart & cans
A three-wheeled handcart, used to deliver milk in the East End of London. Two deliveries were made every morning and filled bottles

Chimney sweep, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Chimney sweep, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Strike action, with London trams at a standstill
The scene near the Elephant and Castle, London, with a continuous line of double-decker trams all heading in the direction of London Bridge during the 1911 strike. 1911

Nelson Street, City (#46), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
Nelson Street, City (#46), Printed 1900

Group of figures in seventeenth century clothing, c.1846-c.1882. Creator: Cornelis Springer
Group of figures in seventeenth century clothing, c.1846-c.1882. One of them pushes a handcart

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysans et Paysannes Anglais, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysans et Paysannes Anglais, c1797

Design for painting in the Berlage stock exchange: De Handel, 1878-1938. Creator: Richard Roland Holst
Design for painting in the Berlage stock exchange: De Handel, 1878-1938

Impasse des Boeufs, c1900. Creator: Hippolyte Guy
Impasse des Boeufs, c1900

A Manchester road sweeper seen here showing of his new uniform. March 1951 P000234

Cries of London Plate 12: Hot Spice Gingerbread, smoaking hot!, 1796, (1911)
Cries of London Plate 12, Hot Spice Gingerbread, smoking hot! Du Croquet de Pain d Epices!, 1796 (1911). After an original work by Francis Wheatley (1747-1801)

Snow Storm, Fifth Avenue, New York, 1907 (oil on canvas)
985022 Snow Storm, Fifth Avenue, New York, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 40.1x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow Storm, Fifth Avenue, New York)

St. Pauls from Ludgate Hill, plate 24 from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

The Strand, plate 21 from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

Board of Trade, Whitehall, from Downing Street, plate eight from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

L Abaye St. Amand, Rouen, 1839. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
L Abaye St. Amand, Rouen, 1839

Rue Notre Dame, Paris, 1839. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Rue Notre Dame, Paris, 1839

Hotel de Sens, Paris, 1839. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Hotel de Sens, Paris, 1839

Pueblo Village, 1900 (watercolour and gouache on board)
650692 Pueblo Village, 1900 (watercolour and gouache on board) by Hauser, John (1858-1913); 51.7x33.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pueblo Village. John Hauser (1858-1913)

Public Porter B. Jackson, pub. 1883 (hand-coloured engraving)
2646264 Public Porter B. Jackson, pub. 1883 (hand-coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Cart Full of Holly
A young girl pulling a hand-cart loaded with holly. Date: circa 1890

A Group Portrait of Three of the Children of Peter and Mary Du Cane
652140 A Group Portrait of Three of the Children of Peter and Mary Du Cane, All Small Full-Length, Playing with an Elaborate Dog-Cart, in the Grounds of a Country House

Krystalgade, Copenhagen, (oil on canvas)
659564 Krystalgade, Copenhagen, (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 58.3x50.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Krystalgade, Copenhagen. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on canvas

The Flower Barrow
XKL60222 The Flower Barrow by Keghel, Desire de (1839-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: former prov. King Leopold IIs collection; ); Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; Belgian

The Interrupted Fight, 1858 (oil on canvas)
659773 The Interrupted Fight, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Hall, Thomas P. (fl.1837-67); 76x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interrupted Fight. Thomas P. Hall (fl.1837-1867). Oil on canvas

Sea Leopard (Stenorhynchus Leptonyx), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986060 Sea Leopard (Stenorhynchus Leptonyx), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea Leopard (Stenorhynchus Leptonyx)

Different types of handcarts (engraving)
2603401 Different types of handcarts (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

The Harvesters, (oil on panel)
827305 The Harvesters, (oil on panel) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 38.7x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvesters. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on panel

The Busy Street, 1898 (watercolour on paper)
989738 The Busy Street, 1898 (watercolour on paper) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); 86x63.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Busy Street; Une Rue Animee. Maurice Leloir (1853-1940)

In the Farmyard, (oil on canvas)
989243 In the Farmyard, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 81.3x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Farmyard. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

Cambridge milkman on his round with his milk cart, Circa 1969

Poverty. - A glimpse of a crowded quarter of Newcastle. 20th March 1932

The Harbor of Copenhagen, Metropolis of Denmark, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Harbor of Copenhagen, Metropolis of Denmark, c1930s. Danish port on the Baltic Sea. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Street in Dartmouth, c1870. In 1864-1867 Higher Street in Dartmouth was widened into Southtown. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Bishopsgate Street, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Bishopsgate Street, 1872. Daily life in Bishopsgate outside the Sir Paul Pindar Stout House. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Baked Potatoe Man, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Baked Potatoe Man, 1872. Steam cart selling baked potatos. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Gateway of the Foundling Hospital, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Gateway of the Foundling Hospital, c1876. Founded in 1739 by Thomas Coram, the Foundling Hospital in Bloomsbury, was a childrens home for the " education and maintenance of exposed

Port-Said - Queen Victorias Statue and the Office Suez Canal Co. c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Place de la Bastille (w / c on paper)
XPG379866 Place de la Bastille (w/c on paper) by Galien-Laloue, Eugene (1854-1941); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Obispo Street, Habana, c1910. [Harris Bros Co. Havana, Cuba, c1910]

Street Vendor, Havana, Cuba, 1938. [E. C. Kropp Company, Milwaukee, U. S. A. 1938]

Three generations of women moving a cart with grandmother at the rear, pushing, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]

Glenoe: An Antrim Glynn Village, c1903. Artist: Robert John Welch
Glenoe: An Antrim Glynn Village, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Street Gossip, Quimperle, 1915. Artist: William Douglas Almond
Street Gossip, Quimperle, 1915. From The Studio Volume 65. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Traffic Trouble in 50, 19th century. Artist: Eugene Louis Lami
Traffic Trouble in 50, 19th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Via Dei Servi, c1905. Artist: Robert Charles Goff
Via Dei Servi, c1905. A view along the Via Dei Servi towards the Duomo, Florence. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]

The Triumph of Venus, (1917). Artist: William Wynne Ryland
The Triumph of Venus, 1917. After Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807). From The Connoisseur Vol XLVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1917.]

Union Workhouse, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A view of the union workhouse at Newcastle-upon-Tyne erected in 1840 on Westgate Road. In front of the building is a man with a hand-cart. Date: Date unknown

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"Capturing the Essence of London's Past: A Journey through Time with the Hand Cart" Step back in time and witness the bustling streets of London as we explore various captivating scenes from different eras. In 1926-1927, a young milk boy navigates through narrow alleys with his trusty three-wheeled cart, filled to the brim with cans of fresh milk. The artist McLeish beautifully portrays this daily routine, showcasing the resilience and hard work of these young individuals. London's history is also marked by moments of struggle and protest. During a strike action, trams standstill while frustrated commuters wait for their transportation to resume. This powerful image reminds us of the importance of workers' rights and collective action. Transporting ourselves further into history, we encounter cries echoing through the streets in 1796. Plate 12 depicts a vendor selling hot spice gingerbread - an enticing treat that tempts passersby with its tantalizing aroma. The Union Workhouse in Newcastle-upon-Tyne stands as a reminder of social welfare systems implemented during challenging times. It symbolizes both support for those in need and society's responsibility towards its most vulnerable members. A snowstorm blankets Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1907, creating an enchanting winter scene captured on canvas. The hand cart becomes a mere silhouette against nature's fury, highlighting human perseverance amidst adverse conditions. Moving across continents to London once again, St. Pauls Cathedral majestically rises from Ludgate Hill according to Thomas Shotter Boys' depiction from 1842. This iconic landmark has stood tall throughout centuries, witnessing countless changes within its surroundings. Continuing our journey along The Strand - another view immortalized by Boys - we immerse ourselves in Victorian-era London's vibrant atmosphere. Bustling crowds fill every corner while horse-drawn carriages share space with pedestrians navigating their way through this lively thoroughfare.