Child Hood Collection (page 2)

Strictly Confiential by Muriel Dawson
A little boy and girl sit together on a bench, the boys arm around the girl as they discuss secrets

Wild Flowers by Muriel Dawson
Two little girls walk together through a field of wild flowers

Wind Blown by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a coat and hat picks nuts from the branches of a tree which is rapidly losing its leaves in the autumnal breeze

Rat Tat Tat by Muriel Dawson
A sweet and engaging little girl in a red dress and wide-brimmed sun hat, opens a door using an old-fashioned latch

Sand Pies by Muriel Dawson
A small blonde girl in a sunsuit and sun bonnet studiously mixes sand in a bucket

Small girl in a pedal car
A little girl grins for the camera as she poses in a sleek and speedy looking pedal sports car somewhere close to the sea, as evidenced by the deckchairs in the background, lining the promenade

Boy Jesus in Temple
Taken to the Temple, the boy Jesus astonishes the priests by his knowledge of the scriptures

Flight to Egypt
Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus flee to Egypt to escape the jealousy of Herod

Battledore & shuttlecock by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two little girls play battledore and shuttlecock, or badminton on a fine summers day

Liquorice sweets on a cup and saucer

Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Infants (girls and boys together) at play at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898

The Choristers by Muriel Dawson
Two sweet little girls stand together and sing from song books, accompanied by chirping birds on a tree branch behind them

Off to Fairyland by Muriel Dawson
A small child engrossed in a huge book of fairy tales

The Butterfly by Muriel Dawson
A little girl, knee deep in a field of wild flowers, picks some to make a charming bunch on which a Red Admiral butterfly lingers

One o Clock, Two o Clock by Muriel Dawson
A little girl sits in a field accompanied by her pet dog and blows a dandelion clock

An 8-year old girl reading, France, Europe

Little boy playing with model plane

Toy duck floating on water

Souvenir dolls in traditional Hungarian costumes, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Boy and toy aeroplane by David Wright
Portrait of a young boy contemplating a toy aeroplane by David Wright, best known as Britains foremost pin-up artist during World War II. Date: 1944

Jesus Learns Carpentry
Joseph shows the boy Jesus the trade of carpentry

Jesus Presented to God
The infant Jesus is presented in the temple; Simeon, a righteous man, and Anna, a prophetess, praise God

Raeburn - Sir George Sinclair as a Boy J870221
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Sir George Sinclair as a Boy" by Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)

The Three Eldest Children of Charles I J920099
KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. " The Three Eldest Children of Charles I" c.1635 after Sir Anthony van Dyck. (L-R) Prince Charles, later King Charles II

Outdoor washing, Boys Club 1936
Two boys from a Boys Club wash using soap and a small bowl of water outside

Queen Victoria and Prince Edward D880044
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Queen Victoria and her great-grandson Prince Edward (1894-1972). The young prince was later to become Prince of Wales

Romney - Miss Martindale J910504
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Miss Martindale" 1781-82 by George ROMNEY (1734-1802)

Beating the Bounds CC72_02365
Beating the Bounds, Longwall Street, Oxford. Boys scramble for coins at Longwall during the annual ceremony of beating the bounds, which reinforces knowledge of the parish boundary

Children playing in a pond in 1914 CC71_00076
BARRACKS LANE, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Children playing in the sheep-washing pool on a hot summers day. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1914

St Annes Church, Kew Green a064154
ST ANNEs CHURCH, Kew Green, London. A small girl running along the path to the entrance to St Annes Church. Photographed by John Gay sometime between January 1962 and May 1964

Watching cricket a064195
KEW GREEN, London. View of two standing boys and a seated man watching a game of cricket on Kew Green. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: Jan 1962 - May 1964

Reynolds - The Angerstein Children J030046
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Children of John Julius Angerstein" c1782-3 by Sir Joshua REYNOLDS (1723-92)

Reynolds - The Brummell Children J910532
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Brummell Children " 1781-82 by REYNOLDS Sir Joshua (1723-92)

Minnie the Minx statue, Dundee, Scotland

Princess Elizabeth and Margaret in the Welsh Cottage
Charming photograph of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and her younger sister, Princess Margaret posing at the windows of y Bwthyn bach to Gwellt (the Welsh Cottage)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1927
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, born 10th June 1921, son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenburg. Consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Pictured wearing a sailor suit in 1927

Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1952
Front cover of Britannia and Eve featuring an illustration showing a group of children, from the late 18th or early 19th century, gazing in awe at a festive arrangement of greenery, candles

Hesse - Princess Alice and her children
Princess Alice of Great Britain, third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843 -1878), pictured with her husband, Ludwig (Louis) IV

Lesson Time by Muriel Dawson
A sweet child in an embroidered smock dress studiously writes upon a slate

Nursery Characters - How Many Can You Spot? by Pauline Bayne
Stunningly detailed illustration by Pauline Baynes featuring no less than 56 different nursery rhyme characters. Can you spot them all? If not, there is a key to the picture in Holly Leaves, 1954

Childhoods Treasures
Artist: Stokes, Marianne - Title: Childhoods Treasures - Date: 1886 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on canvas 68.6 x 127

Jesus as a Carpenter
Jesus helps his father in the carpentry business

Meeting Simeon
Joseph and Mary go to Jerusalem to be purified, and show the baby Jesus to Simeon, who exclaims Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace !

Jesus Helps Joseph
Jesus, as a youth, helps his father Joseph in the carpentry trade

Princess Elizabeth first broadcast, 1940
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) making her first radio broadcast on 11 October 1940 to British children evacuated abroad to the United States and Canada. Date: 1940

Princess Elizabeth and Margaret at the British Museum
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret pictured visiting the British Museum with their grandmother, Queen Mary and viewing with interest the Rosetta Stone in the presence of the Museums Director

Victoria and great grandchildren D880043
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Queen Victoria with her great grandchildren in 1900-01. From the left Prince Albert (1895-1952, later George VI, seated), Princess Mary (1897-1965)

Armenian Gospel. The Adoration of the shepherds. 12th-13th c. Romanesque art. Miniature Painting. IRAN. Esfahan. Armenian Museum

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"Childhood: A Timeless Journey of Innocence and Wonder" Step into the enchanting world of childhood, where imagination knows no bounds. As you stroll through Kensington Gardens, you can't help but be captivated by the Peter Pan statue standing tall amidst a sea of green. It reminds us that in our hearts, we all long to hold onto the magic and freedom of youth. In Muriel Dawson's painting "Homeward, " we witness the pure joy on children's faces as they race home after a day filled with adventures. Just like Charles Darwin and his son captured in N990002 and Sharples' portrait of six-year-old Charles Darwin with Catherine K971925, these images remind us that even great minds were once young explorers. The sight of children playing in the snow (a054098) evokes memories of building snowmen and engaging in friendly snowball fights. And who could forget those exhilarating moments on the field? The cover of "Play the Game Football" takes us back to carefree days spent chasing after a ball with friends. But childhood wasn't just about play; it was also about learning and discovery. In 1914, at Stratford Cooperative Society's Comptometer Room (BL22762), young minds were being shaped as they delved into mathematics and problem-solving skills. Muriel Dawson's artwork continues to capture timeless moments from childhood - whether it is Wright dressing up a kitten (J960062), or Spring Flowers blooming under sunny skies. These paintings transport us back to simpler times when every little thing brought immense joy. Even centuries ago, childhood held its own charm. The early 12th-century frescoes in Bet Maryam depict scenes from St. Mary's Church in Lalibela, Ethiopia - reminding us that across cultures and time periods, children have always been cherished treasures.