Chil Collection

A Young Mans Fancy
19th March 1937: A child holds his girl friend as they walk away in disgust from a prying cameraman. (Photo by Walter Bellamy/London Express/Getty Images)

Education. The poor orphan. Orphanage. Illustration, Germany, c.1900 (postcard)
3434227 Education. The poor orphan. Orphanage. Illustration, Germany, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Education. Coll. Part. Education. The poor orphan. Orphanage)

little boy's dream of being a big boy
Carola Kayen-Mouthaan

Doll Stall
Children admire the dolls on a street stall in Berlin. (Photo by Otto Haeckel/Getty Images)

Scruffy Kids
circa 1930: Two scruffy Romany boys chat to a well turned out young girl. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Nativity Christmas Card (colour photo)
3091172 Nativity Christmas Card (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nativity Christmas Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Allied territorial occupations to force Germany to pay (colour litho)
2808982 Allied territorial occupations to force Germany to pay (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allied territorial occupations to force Germany to pay)

Girls riding alpacas (photo)
5997787 Girls riding alpacas (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls riding alpacas)

Little shop that keeps us survived
Sebastian Kisworo

Big Adventure
Paul Gibney

A lorry in Bethnal Green takes workers and school children to Hackney Wick during the Second World War. 21st April 1944

Three Muses and a putto above with a lyre, from a series of eight compositions after Francesco Primaticcios designs for the ceiling of the Ulysses Gallery (destroyed 1738-39) at Fontainebleau, 1560s

Three Muses and a Putto with a Lyre, a cruciform composition, from a series of eight compositions after Francesco Primaticcios designs for the ceiling of the Gallery of Ulysses (destroyed 1738-39)

Three Muses and a Putto with Cymbals, a cruciform composition, from a series of eight compositions after Francesco Primaticcios designs for the ceiling of the Gallery of Ulysses (destroyed 1738-39)

ICE SKATING GIRL 1930S
A little girl, wearing a wool pullover, gloves and a hat, skates along happily. Date: 1930s

Picnic
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Witch costume
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Children Getting off School Bus
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Girl and Play Dishes
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Boys push loaded cart
Two small boys struggle to push a cart heavily loaded with gas cylinders through the streets of Srinagar, Kashmir Date: 1986

Sketch to Illustrate the Passions: Suspense or Expectation, 1855 (w / c, pen & ink
XYC258610 Sketch to Illustrate the Passions: Suspense or Expectation, 1855 (w/c, pen & ink over graphite on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 35.9x25.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Watermelon Boys, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XBP228803 The Watermelon Boys, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, NY, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; American

Six children playing tug-of-war
Six children play a mixed game of tug-of-war in the woods. Ink drawing with watercolour washes by Malcolm Greensmith

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A Young Man's Fancy: A little boy's dream of being a big boy comes to life in the charming village of Chil. From the bustling Doll Stall to the playful Scruffy Kids, every corner is filled with youthful imagination. The Nativity Christmas Card captures the innocence and joy of this special season, while The Sovereigns visit to Regina Elena village showcases the floral tribute created by children for their beloved Queen. Allied territorial occupations stand as a reminder of resilience and determination, forcing Germany to pay its dues. In an unexpected twist, Girls riding alpacas add a touch of whimsy to this picturesque town. Amidst it all, there lies a humble Little Shop that keeps us survived through thick and thin. Embarking on a Big Adventure awaits those who dare explore beyond familiar streets. And finally, Three Muses and a Putto above with a lyre inspire creativity in Chil's artistic community from Fran's renowned series. This place truly encapsulates the essence of childhood dreams and endless possibilities.