Playtime Collection

St Aloysius College, Highgate, North London
Boys in the playground of St Aloysius College, Highgate, North London. Date: circa 1900s

A little girl playing with a doll
5310015 A little girl playing with a doll; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a little girl playing with a doll and doll's pram. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Children's Half-Hour, 1850
3478158 The Children's Half-Hour, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration tilted 'The Children's Half-Hour' by John Henry Frederick Bacon (1865-1914)

A young boy chasing birds, 1850
3478703 A young boy chasing birds, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young boy chasing birds. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young children playing together in a playground, 1850
3478009 Young children playing together in a playground, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young children playing together in a playground. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sailor's wife praying for her husband's safety, 1850 (engraving)
3330702 A sailor's wife praying for her husband's safety, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sailor's wife praying for her husband's safety during a storm)

A young boy chasing birds, 1850
3478702 A young boy chasing birds, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young boy chasing birds. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young children playing together in the street, 1850
3478018 Young children playing together in the street, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young children playing together in the street. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Children enjoying an outing
5616433 Children enjoying an outing; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children enjoying an outing to Epping Forest. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A game of cricket in a Whitechapel Street, 1850
3478119 A game of cricket in a Whitechapel Street, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a game of cricket in a Whitechapel Street. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A nursemaid with her charges in the garden, 1850
3478106 A nursemaid with her charges in the garden, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a nursemaid with her charges in the garden)

A brother and sister, 1850
3478725 A brother and sister, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a brother and sister playing together. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting a child playing with a Noah's Ark set, 19th century
5308965 Cartoon depicting a child playing with a Noah's Ark set, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a child playing with a Noah's Ark set)

Young children playing together, 1850
3478017 Young children playing together, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young children playing together. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young children playing together in a playground, 1850
3477995 Young children playing together in a playground, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young children playing together in a playground. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Victorian soldier, 1850
3478423 A Victorian soldier, 1850; (add.info.: Painting depicting a Victorian soldier playing with his son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Japanese boys playing
2911792 Japanese boys playing; (add.info.: Hand-coloured photograph of Japanese boys playing by Felice Beato (1832-1909) Italian-British photographer. Dated 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edwardian childhood MCF01_02_1298
CHEDDAR, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET. Three young girls in pinafore dresses playing on a road in Cheddar

Primary School JLP01_08_07726
VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, WHINLATTER ROAD, COPELAND, CUMBRIA. Schoolchildren engaged in various activities in a classroom at Valley Primary School

Playtime JLP01_08_007740
Maryport Primary School, Maryport, Allerdale, Cumbria. Schoolchildren playing during breaktime at Maryport Primary School, September 1952

Playground JLP01_10_36205
Harehills Primary School, Markham Avenue, Harehills, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Harehills Primary School, Leeds, looking north, with children in the playground

School playground probably 1920s

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret playing in a sandpit
Princesses Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) (1926-) and Margaret (1930-2002), daughters of the Duke and Duchess of York playing in a sandpit at St

The Scent Maker Fairies Date: 1930

The Fairy Folk on Freddy Frog's Ferry Date: 1930

A Big Order, Measuring Mr Jumbo for a New Suit Date: 1930

Sticky Toffee from from the Animals Tuck Shop Date: 1930

Playtime at the Piccadilly
Performers in Playtime at the Piccadilly, a cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel. The artists pictured are Mimi Jordan, Rene Lorrimore, Evelyn Wrentmor, Amelia Allen

London Board School Playtime
Children in the playground of a London Board School Date: 1897

Major Russell Harrison outside the White House playing with his children
2623612 Major Russell Harrison outside the White House playing with his children by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); (add.info)

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268122 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268121 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Play time
Milton Louiz

Peasants ducking for apples in a barrel, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236711 Peasants ducking for apples in a barrel, 18th century.1906 (lithograph) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants ducking for apples in a barrel)

Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine, Paris. 1906 (lithograph)
7236707 Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine, Paris. 1906 (lithograph) by Berthault, Pierre-Gabriel (1737-1831); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine)

Ladies playing a game of bagatelle with a fop, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236696 Ladies playing a game of bagatelle with a fop, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman on a swing flying over a fop, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236883 Woman on a swing flying over a fop, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman on a swing flying over a fop)

The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236879 The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Parrocel, Charles (1688-1752); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fair at Venice, 18th century)

Aristocrats playing a game of dice, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236714 Aristocrats playing a game of dice, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristocrats playing a game of dice, 17th century)

Spectators watching jousting games in an arena, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236712 Spectators watching jousting games in an arena, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Chereau, Jacques the Younger (1695-1776); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236709 Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century.1906 (lithograph) by Borcht, Pieter van der (1545-1608); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old men playing checkers in Cafe de la Regence, 1800s. 1906 (lithograph)
7236660 Old men playing checkers in Cafe de la Regence, 1800s.1906 (lithograph) by Martinet, Aaron (1762-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old men playing checkers in Cafe de la Regence)

Aristocrats playing the game of bagatelle, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236693 Aristocrats playing the game of bagatelle, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Merian, Matthaus, the Elder (1593-1650) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A festival of fools, Middle Ages. 1906 (lithograph)
7236703 A festival of fools, Middle Ages.1906 (lithograph) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A festival of fools, Middle Ages)

A boy playing with a bird tied to a perch with a string. 1906 (lithograph)
7236701 A boy playing with a bird tied to a perch with a string.1906 (lithograph) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drawing winners in a public lottery in Amsterdam, 1696. 1906 (lithograph)
7236664 Drawing winners in a public lottery in Amsterdam, 1696. 1906 (lithograph) by Berge, Pieter van den (d.1737); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing winners in a public lottery in Amsterdam)

A game of checkers in Cafe de la Regence, Palais Royal. 1906 (lithograph)
7236658 A game of checkers in Cafe de la Regence, Palais Royal.1906 (lithograph) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fop and beauty playing a kissing game, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236910 Fop and beauty playing a kissing game, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by de Larmessin (family of engravers) (1600-1799); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Playtime: A Glimpse into Joyful Moments from St Aloysius College, Highgate, North London" Step into the enchanting world of "Happy Land, " where playtime knows no bounds. In the school playground of St Aloysius College in the 1920s, forty French boys and girls aged between 9-11 from Boulogne embark on an adventure like no other. Imagination takes flight as Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret find themselves knee-deep in a sandpit, building castles fit for royalty. Meanwhile, The Scent Maker Fairies sprinkle their magical essence around, creating an ethereal atmosphere that transports everyone to another realm. Join The Fairy Folk on Freddy Frog's Ferry as they navigate through whimsical landscapes filled with wonder and excitement. Their journey is accompanied by laughter and giggles echoing across the playground. But it's not all fairy tales; practicality finds its place too. Witness Mr Jumbo being measured for a new suit - a big order indeed. Sticky Toffee from the Animals Tuck Shop adds sweetness to every break time treat, making playtime even more delightful. Beyond St Aloysius College lies Piccadilly Square - a bustling hub where children gather to revel in carefree moments. London Board School Playtime brings together kids from diverse backgrounds who embrace unity through games and laughter. Even outside prestigious institutions like White House, Major Russell Harrison finds solace in playing with his children amidst busy schedules. It reminds us that regardless of status or location, playtime remains universal - a precious bond shared by families worldwide. So let your imagination soar high as you delve into these captivating snapshots at its finest. From Happy Land to far-flung adventures and cherished memories created within school walls or iconic landmarks – each moment encapsulates pure joy that transcends time itself.