Characterful Collection

Characterful old lady with her knitting
A characterful old lady sits in a chair, holding a few rows of knitting in front of her as she looks thoughtfully into the distance

View of The Chop Room fireplace inside the atmospheric Old Cheshire Cheese pub just off Londons Fleet Street. Date: 1884

A cosy corner in the Old Cheshire Cheese, the famous old pub off Fleet Street in London. Date: 1884

The staircase inside the famous Old Cheshire Cheese pub just off Londons Fleet Street. Date: 1884

The Patrician, 1875 (oil on canvas)
488273 The Patrician, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Chase, William Merritt (1849-1916); 55.25 x 45.72 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Emerson G

The Master-Builder (oil on canvas)
704243 The Master-Builder (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Capomastro.); Italian, out of copyright

D Ye Ken John Peel in his Coat so Grey by Joseph Simpson
John Peel (1776? 13 November 1854), English huntsman and the subject of the nineteenth century song D ye ken John Peel - " ken" meaning to be aware of or to know in some dialects of

Old Man, Flat Cap & Pipe
A characterful old man wearing a flat cap smokes his pipe. Date: 1950s

Woman tramp sitting at side of road
A female tramp, her skin tanned by the outdoor life, sits by the road, her bag of possessions at her side. Although her body is well wrapped in overcoat and hat, her feet are in open sandals

The Man Who Had A Tale To Tell. Southbank, Teesside 1970s 1970s

Best room, the O Hanlon Pub, Shannon Bridge, Ireland - 1970s
The O Hanlon Couple 2. Best room, the O Hanlon Pub, Shannon Bridge Republic of Ireland - 1970s 1970s

The characterful face of an elderly man - study by Phil May. Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 10761526
Morocco - The characterful Hotel Suerte Loca ("Crazy Luck") in Sidi Ifni in Morocco's southwest. Date:

Man in a crowd in a Yugoslavian street
A man in a crowd in a Yugoslavian street. He is carrying a wooden barrel, possibly containing cheese. Date: September 1965

Farmer Blight of Holsworthy, Devon
Farmer Blight of Holsworthy, a market town in West Devon, not far from the Cornish border. He is pictured here standing behind a gate

Characterful Faces
A selection of unsavoury characters showing different emotions including ruthlessness & loathing. A toothless old hag, a drunkard, a baby & an axeman are shown

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Step into the world of characterful charm, where stories unfold and history whispers through every corner. A gentle old lady sits gracefully with her knitting needles, weaving tales as intricate as the patterns she creates. Her eyes sparkle with wisdom earned from a life well-lived. In another realm, echoes of an age-old melody fill the air - "D Ye Ken John Peel in his Coat so Grey" by Joseph Simpson. The notes transport us to a time when music was woven into the fabric of everyday life, evoking nostalgia and stirring emotions long forgotten. The Old Cheshire Cheese pub beckons with its warm embrace and crackling fireplace in the Chop Room. Here, one can almost hear whispered conversations that have echoed through centuries past, and is a haven for those seeking solace or camaraderie amidst its atmospheric walls. A cosy corner within this famous establishment invites weary souls to rest their feet and indulge in good company or quiet contemplation. As sunlight filters through stained glass windows, it casts enchanting hues upon weathered wooden tables that bear witness to countless shared moments. Ascending the staircase within this iconic pub reveals glimpses of artistry frozen in time on canvas masterpieces like "The Patrician, " "The Cowthorpe Oak, " and "The Master-Builder. " Each stroke tells a story of craftsmanship and dedication passed down through generations. Venturing beyond London's Fleet Street takes us to Southbank, Teesside in the 1970s where we encounter "The Man Who Had A Tale To Tell. " His weathered face speaks volumes about a life filled with experiences waiting patiently to be shared - an embodiment of living history itself. Across oceans lies Shannon Bridge's O Hanlon Pub; its best room holds memories etched deep within its walls. Here, laughter mingled with clinking glasses as locals gathered together for lively banter or heartfelt conversations over pints of Guinness - timeless moments forever captured in our hearts.