Street Entertainment Collection

Chanctonbury ring of Morris dancers outside the Lewes Arms pub, Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Musicians playing guitars, Havana Viejo, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Street entertainer OFH01_01_01_f04_13
Weimar Street, Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London. A crowd gathered around a barrel organ in Weimer Street seen from the photographer's premises at 9 Putney High Street

Punch and Judy MCF01_02_0042
MARLOWE MEMORIAL, BUTTERMARKET, CANTERBURY, KENT. A group of children gathered around a Punch And Judy stand next to the Marlowe Memorial in the Buttermarket

The Punch and Judy Show, 1912 (oil on canvas)
CH251432 The Punch and Judy Show, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 112x169 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Musicians of the Soudan performing at an Arab Coffee-House in Old Cairo (engraving)
1624332 Musicians of the Soudan performing at an Arab Coffee-House in Old Cairo (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pleasures of the poor (engraving)
585488 Pleasures of the poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleasures of the poor, street entertainments, proceeded to walk around the ring)

Street Acrobats Performing (engraving)
585482 Street Acrobats Performing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London labour and the poor)

The Street Conjurer (engraving)
585480 The Street Conjurer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Conjurer, with a man balancing a cup on his forehead)

A group of street musicians (photo)
585467 A group of street musicians (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of street musicians, playing a harp, a violin, a trumpet and a cello)

Street Musicians (engraving)
585450 Street Musicians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street musicians, playing for the entertainment of dancing children)

Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub
2962485 Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

El Gallego de los Curritos
SCP36837 El Gallego de los Curritos by Alenza, Leonardo (1807-45); 35x25 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Punchs Showmen (engraving)
585483 Punchs Showmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London labour and the poor, Punchs showmen.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Itinerant Musicians (coloured engraving)
585473 Itinerant Musicians (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Itinerant musicians)

Ballad Singer (coloured engraving)
585475 Ballad Singer (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballad singer)

Street musicians (coloured engraving)
585471 Street musicians (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street musicians, a man, a woman and a young girl, each holding their instrument)

Street entertainers (engraving)
585469 Street entertainers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street entertainers)

Penny Pastimes (engraving)
585454 Penny Pastimes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penny Pastimes, with a series of illustrations depicting forms of street entertainment)

Exhibition of a Democratic-Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings
NCO189746 Exhibition of a Democratic-Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

The Boxers Propaganda, the Chinese Punch-and-Judy as an Anti-Foreign Instrument (litho)
1600094 The Boxers Propaganda, the Chinese Punch-and-Judy as an Anti-Foreign Instrument (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxers Propaganda)

Street performers on silts (engraving)
585485 Street performers on silts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London labour and the poor)

Street Conjurer Performing (engraving)
585484 Street Conjurer Performing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London labour and the poor)

An insult to the profession (engraving)
585486 An insult to the profession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An insult to the profession)

Raree Show (coloured engraving)
585474 Raree Show (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raree show, a savoyard peep show with his machine)

Crowd of children gather around a street organ (photo)
585465 Crowd of children gather around a street organ (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sketch at Naples (engraving)
1589347 A Sketch at Naples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sketch at Naples. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 October 1874)

Street entertainers show on Weimar Street, off High Street, Putney (photo)
585466 Street entertainers show on Weimar Street, off High Street, Putney (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oh rare show (engraving)
585457 Oh rare show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh rare show, rare chose a voir, Chi uuol ueder meraniglie, a savoyard peep show owner)

Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace, Battersea Park (engraving)
1614358 Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace, Battersea Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace)

A Street Performance in Morocco (engraving)
1591649 A Street Performance in Morocco (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street Performance in Morocco)

The Electric Shock (engraving)
585487 The Electric Shock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penny Pastimes - the electric shock)

Street entertainers (engraving)
585472 Street entertainers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A street entertainer balancing a ladder on his chin as a crowd gathers to watch)

The Great Actor, or Mr Punch in all his Glory, from The English Spy
STC255175 The Great Actor, or Mr Punch in all his Glory, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

A Street Conjurer in Algiers (engraving)
1627993 A Street Conjurer in Algiers (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street Conjurer in Algiers)

Shepheards Hotel, Cairo (engraving)
1622637 Shepheards Hotel, Cairo (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepheards Hotel, Cairo)

An Indian Harlequin playing the Tiger (engraving)
1613426 An Indian Harlequin playing the Tiger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Harlequin playing the Tiger)

The Great Actor, or Mr Punch in all his Glory, from The English Spy, pub
3085922 The Great Actor, or Mr Punch in all his Glory, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Puppet Theatre (w / c on paper)
XIR227213 The Puppet Theatre (w/c on paper) by Pinelli, Achille (1809-41); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Street entertainers, fire eaters, Temple Bar, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Garibaldi Square, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Street musicians play by the Three Brothers, Rigas oldest houses, Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Piazza, Covent Garden, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue street performer, and group of people watching, Covent Garden, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Musicians playing in city square, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Musicians playing salsa, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Musicians playing to the restaurant crowds in the Old Town, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Street dancer, Santiago, Chile, South America

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Street Entertainment: A Vibrant Tapestry of Culture and Joy From the enchanting Chanctonbury ring of Morris dancers outside the Lewes Arms pub in Sussex, to the rhythmic melodies of musicians playing guitars in Havana Viejo, street entertainment captivates hearts and ignites a sense of wonder across the globe. In New Orleans' French Quarter, where history dances with music, vibrant street entertainers bring life to every corner. The mesmerizing Street Entertainer OFH01_01_01_f04_13 effortlessly commands attention with their awe-inspiring talents, leaving spectators spellbound. The timeless tradition of Punch and Judy comes alive as MCF01_02_0042 showcases its enduring charm. Dating back to 1912, this captivating oil on canvas painting transports us to a world filled with laughter and puppetry. Journeying through time and space, we find ourselves in Old Cairo's Arab Coffee-House. Here, the Musicians of the Soudan transport listeners into a realm where cultures intertwine through harmonious melodies that echo for centuries. Not limited by wealth or status, street entertainment celebrates inclusivity. "Pleasures of the Poor" captures an engraving depicting joyous moments shared among those who find solace in simple pleasures amidst adversity. Acrobats defy gravity on bustling streets as they showcase their incredible skills before awestruck audiences. Their daring stunts leave us breathless while reminding us that dreams can be realized even against challenging odds. A touch of mystery fills our senses as we witness "The Street Conjurer. " This intriguing engraving invites us into a world where illusions become reality and imagination knows no bounds. Uniting people from all walks of life are groups like "Street Musicians, " whose soulful tunes resonate deep within our souls. Whether captured through photographs or engravings throughout history, these talented individuals remind us that music is a universal language that transcends barriers.