Hornpipe Collection

Naval Cadets Hornpipe
Naval cadets learning the Hornpipe onboard the HMS Arethusa, the cadet training ship

Sheep Dogs: smooth coated sheep dog "Yarrow" and rough-coated sheep dog "Hornpipe"
5856415 Sheep Dogs: smooth coated sheep dog "Yarrow" and rough-coated sheep dog "Hornpipe"; (add.info.: Sheep Dogs)

After dinner at the Sailors'Home, in Wells Street, near the London Docks in the East End
After dinner at the Sailors Home, in Wells Street, near the London Docks in the East End. A sailor dancing the hornpipe accompanied by a harp. Date: 1873

Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and fainting, 1817 (engraving)
5912701 Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and fainting, 1817 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Dottator et Lineator Loquitor)

"The Alliance is approved!", British Sailors dancing in the Arsenal Yard at Tophaneh
1059809 " The Alliance is approved!", British Sailors dancing in the Arsenal Yard at Tophaneh, Constantinople (engraving) by Ralston

Cartoon, W E Gladstone, Be Careful, William
Cartoon, W E Gladstone as a sailor dancing a hornpipe - Be Careful, William! 1886

Cartoon, Eccentric Behaviour of the GOM
Cartoon, William Gladstone and Dr Andrew Clark (his doctor), Eccentric Behaviour of the GOM [Grand Old Man] on board the Sunbeam - Hold Him! 1885

Cartoon, Samuel Plimsoll, politician and reformer
Cartoon, Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898), English Liberal politician and social reformer. 1893

The dancing lesson: the sailors hornpipe (engraving)
608291 The dancing lesson: the sailors hornpipe (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dancing lesson)

"There was an Old Person of Ischia, whose conduct grew friskier and friskier", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386623 " There was an Old Person of Ischia, whose conduct grew friskier and friskier", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Firemens Festival, New Years Day at the Metropolitan Headquarters (engraving)
1064199 The Firemens Festival, New Years Day at the Metropolitan Headquarters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Firemens Festival)

SAILORS HORNPIPE
British sailors dance a hornpipe to the edification of their Egyptian spectators. Date: 1878

The Last Jig or Adieu to Old England, January 10, 1818. January 10, 1818
The Last Jig or Adieu to Old England, January 10, 1818

The Last Jig or Adieu to Old England, January 20, 1818. January 20, 1818
The Last Jig or Adieu to Old England, January 20, 1818

Honest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Honest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Sailors in 16th-century ruffs make merry by a cosy fire. One appears to be cooking a pocket watch

Sailor dancing on a cutout New Year card. Date: early 1890s

Happy Families - Mr Jack Tar. circa 1940s

Caricature of William Rignold, English actor
Caricature of William Rignold (1836-1904), English actor. He came from a family of actors and often performed with his brother, George Rignold. 1880

Old Maid card - Sailor. circa 1940s

Three boys in sailor suits on a Christmas card
Three boys in sailor suits dancing on a beach on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Three schoolboys run away from school in nautical disguise
Three errant schoolboys run away from school and disguise themselves as little sailors Date: 1898

Fiddler in Thomas Hardy Drama Festival, Dorchester
At the Thomas Hardy Drama Festival in Dorchester, Dorset, Henry Bailey, the old fiddler, played the College Hornpipe in the play The Three Wayfarers

Dancing a Hornpipe
The hornpipe, which dates back to 1485 at least, is traditionally danced by sailors

Jack Tar Suit 1895
Blonde boy in a Jack Tar suit: white sailor blouse with pale blue collar & cuffs & black Jack Tar trousers & neckcloth, straw sailor hat with wide evase brim & ribbon band

Sailors Dance Hornpipe
British sailors dance a hornpipe to the edification of their Egyptian spectators

Children Dancing 1867
A group of Victorian children watch one of their friends dance a hornpipe

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"The Naval Cadets Hornpipe: A Spirited Dance of the Sea" Step back in time to 1873, where after a hearty dinner at the Sailors' Home near London Docks, a sailor took center stage. Accompanied by the enchanting melodies of a harp, he danced the hornpipe with unmatched vigor and skill. This lively scene captured the essence of maritime life in the East End. In 1817, stick figures known as Dot and Line came alive through an engraving. They gracefully moved across paper, dancing to the rhythm of the hornpipe before dramatically fainting from exhaustion. Their whimsical performance showcased both humor and artistry. Across borders in Constantinople's Arsenal Yard at Tophaneh, British sailors celebrated their alliance with fervor. Engraved for eternity was their joyous dance to honor this approval. The hornpipe echoed through history as these brave men reveled in camaraderie amidst foreign shores. Meanwhile, Napoleon's final residence on Saint Helena revealed not only his exile but also his appreciation for culture and entertainment. Even on this remote island, one can imagine him tapping his feet to the infectious beat of a sailor's hornpipe. Cartoons became vehicles for satire during political times such as those featuring W. E Gladstone or Samuel Plimsoll - politicians who left indelible marks on society. From eccentric behavior to reformist ideals, these caricatures brought laughter while shedding light on important issues. The sailors' hornpipe transcended boundaries beyond politics or historical events; it found its way into everyday life too. In classrooms or festive gatherings like The Firemen's Festival at Metropolitan Headquarters on New Year's Day – people embraced its infectious energy and danced along merrily. Lastly, we find ourselves enchanted by "There was an Old Person of Ischia" from A Book of Nonsense published around 1875. This colorful lithograph depicted frisky conduct, perfectly capturing the playful spirit of the hornpipe.