Urchins Collection

Girls with their books in Balham, SW London
Four girls with their books and drawings, sitting on a pavement in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Boys outside a sweet shop, Balham, SW London
Four boys on the doorstep of a sweet shop in Balham, SW London, with bottled drinks. Date: circa 1961

St Georges Square, Pimlico, London - the east side viewed from the Embankmant

Claverton Street Chapel, Pimlico, London (now demolished)

Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two children, a boy and a girl, doing handstands against a concrete wall on a Balham street, SW London. A smaller child watches them, backed into a corner. Date: circa 1961

Children with ice lollies on a Balham street, SW London
Five children eating ice lollies in the doorway of a betting shop on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Manneken Pis Postcard Album - A Duel
A duel - three street urchins help their friend to mimic the statue! Manneken Pis (Dutch for little pee man ), also known in French as the petit Julien, is a very famous Brussels landmark

Little boy lifts his jumper, Balham, SW London
A little boy lifting his jumper on a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Parkgate Ironworks, Rotherham, 1902
Mitchell and Kenyon 602 Parkgate Ironworks Rotherham 1902

Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two children, a boy and a girl, doing handstands against a concrete wall on a Balham street, SW London. A smaller child watches them, backed into a corner. Date: circa 1961

Drunken man staggering home - about to hit lampost
Racing Illustrated - " Some delay at the post!" - a gentleman who has had a serious session at the Old Blue Bell (see 10909661) endeavours to make his way home

The creche - dinner time (engraving)
3101284 The creche - dinner time (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The creche - dinner time)

Girls with dolls and prams, Balham, SW London
Two little girls with dolls and prams on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Girl with doll in pram, Balham, SW London
A little girl hugs her doll in a pram on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Street music: a family of singers
A pathetic scene: an impoverished family of street singers, shoeless and ragged, singing in the rain. Date: 1870

Bessborough Gardens, London
Bessborough Gardens, Pimlico, London. The corner with Roehampton Street

Fossil Sea Urchins (Soutella) - Saumar-France - Helvetien
CAN-2457 Fossil Sea Urchins (Soutella) Saumar-France - Helvetien John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Children in Falls Road area, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A group of children in the Falls Road area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Boy with bicycle wheel, Balham, SW London
A little boy with a bicycle wheel on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Sea urchins in the rocks.1880 (engraving)
6947896 Sea urchins in the rocks.1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea urchins in the rocks.Latin name : echinus. 1880); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Hard lines (litho)
8663011 Hard lines (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard lines. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn.

The injured innocent (litho)
8663018 The injured innocent (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The injured innocent. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

A Sketch in the Streets of London, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Sketch in the Streets of London, 1858. Engraving...from a Sketch of M. Louis Bulewski...of a very curious specimen of English nomads...We do not know how better to describe their general costume

Fire-Plug, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fire-Plug [fire hydrant], 1858. A cry of fire has been raised. The water bailiff has promptly turned on the water, and from one of the fireplugs gushes a mass of water

Street scene in an Italian city, 1865-1892. Creator: Nicolaes van der Waay
Street scene in an Italian city, 1865-1892

Two poor boys, late 1800s/turn of the century. Creator: Unknown
Two poor boys, late 1800s/turn of the century

The Distribution of Coals (w/c & bodycolour on paper)
NGW387986 The Distribution of Coals (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 17.2x24.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Merthyr Tydfil boys playing
Two boys play on a bench above the steel works (now closed) at Merthyr Tydfil. Vintage black and white image. First published The Sunday Times c1989 1989

Maypole dancing early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Girl looking in sweet shop window Victorian period Date: 19th century

Box organ and family Victorian period Date: 19th century

Classroom in school Victorian period Date: 19th century

Boy or girl with toy horse Studio photo Victorian period Date: 19th century

Dublin street children Victorian period Date: 19th century

Street Urchins Victorian period Date: 19th century

Rural children playing Victorian period Date: 19th century

Engineering apprentices Victorian period Date: 19th century

Children asleep on the beach Victorian period Date: 19th century

Boy with hoop and stick Victorian period Date: 19th century

Boys fishing on a pier early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Ice-cream Stall Victorian period Date: 19th century

Boy with telescope probably 1940s Date: circa 1940s

Dartmoor Children playing on stone bridge early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Street children in London, Victorian period

Steamer excursions poster, Glasgow, Victorian period

Manchester and Salford Children, 1861 (oil on canvas)
MAN277402 Manchester and Salford Children, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Armstrong, Thomas (1835-1911); 76x61.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Alley in Ghent, 1906 (etching)
LAF471012 Alley in Ghent, 1906 (etching) by Bruycker, Jules de (1870-1945); 37.7x17 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Starving, 1886 (oil on canvas)
ALG329491 The Starving, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: Les Affames; )

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"Urchins: A Glimpse into the Playful Streets of London and Beyond" St Georges Square, Pimlico, London: Where the laughter echoes through the cobblestone streets. Claverton Street Chapel, Pimlico, London: A sanctuary for young souls seeking solace amidst the bustling cityscape. Children with ice lollies on a Balham street, SW London: Sticky fingers and wide smiles under the summer sun - pure childhood bliss. Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London: Defying gravity with youthful exuberance; their carefree spirits uplifted by simple joys. Manneken Pis Postcard Album - A Duel: Tales of mischief and adventure captured in postcards from distant lands; cherished treasures of imaginative minds. Parkgate Ironworks, Rotherham, 1902: The clanging symphony of progress as young apprentices shape dreams out of molten metal at an industrial forge. Boys outside a sweet shop, Balham, SW London: Wide-eyed anticipation as pocket money jingles in eager hands; sugary delights await these mischievous connoisseurs. Drunken man staggering home - about to hit lampost: Amidst innocence lies glimpses of reality's harsh embrace; reminding us that not all paths are paved with joyous abandon. Girls with their books in Balham, SW London: Knowledge seekers navigating life's chapters together – their curious minds paving way for brighter futures. Children in Falls Road area, Belfast Northern Ireland : Unyielding resilience shines through playful hearts amidst turbulent times – proof that hope can flourish even amid adversity Street music: a family of singers- Melodies woven by harmonious voices echoing through crowded streets; captivating hearts and uniting communities.