Londoners Collection (page 9)

London Nomades, c. 1876 (b / w photo)
XJF366805 London Nomades, c.1876 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Encampment in Hyde Park, 1780 (colour aquatint)
XCF306042 The Encampment in Hyde Park, 1780 (colour aquatint) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 31x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting at the Reformers Tree, Hyde Park London, 1867(engraving)
XJF2920774 Meeting at the Reformers Tree, Hyde Park London, 1867(engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reform Demonstration in Hyde Park)

Bluegase-field, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876
XIR287767 Bluegase-field, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876, engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) Paris, Hachette (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

A house of refuge, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876
XIR287766 A house of refuge, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876, engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) Paris, Hachette (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Carriages and riders at Hyde Park, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault
XIR287765 Carriages and riders at Hyde Park, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876, engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) Paris, Hachette (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Representation of the Election of Members of Parliament for Westminster, 1818 (coloured
XCF268659 Representation of the Election of Members of Parliament for Westminster, 1818 (coloured engraving) by Scharf, George Snr (1788-1860) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The London Coffee-Stall (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF119811 The London Coffee-Stall (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, 1830 (engraving)
XJF1121345 Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, 1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Waterloo Place and part of Regent Street, pub. 1828 (engraving)
XJF1121333 Waterloo Place and part of Regent Street, pub.1828 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An Old Clothes Shop, Seven Dials, from Street Life in London, 1877 (b / w photo)
XJF1765637 An Old Clothes Shop, Seven Dials, from Street Life in London, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Harmonic Institution, Regent Street, from London and its Environs in the
XJF1765621 Harmonic Institution, Regent Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Recruiting Sergeants, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith
XJF1765617 Recruiting Sergeants, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Water-Cart, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith
XJF1765616 The Water-Cart, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Flying Dustmen, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith
XJF1765615 Flying Dustmen, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Celebrating Peace
19th July 1919: Londoners celebrate the end of World War I at the London Peace Pageant in Hyde Park. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Mall In Winter
1908: Londoners promenading by the Mall in the snow. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Wilson In London
December 1918: American President Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924) parades through Trafalgar Square, cheered by crowds of Londoners. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Women awaiing auditions for role in Christmas Pantomime
Group of Women outside the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, London - applying at the Stage Door for a role in the Christmas Pantomime. The poster states that 100 Handsome Ladies are wanted

Drunk writer refuses tract from a benevolent lady - Irony
Drunk refuses temperance tract from a benevolent lady, unaware that her sizzled target was actually the author of the aforementioned words of wisdom - wonderfully ironic cartoon by Phil May

Two extremely ragged men reading a smart fashion magazine. Bill Snooks (reading from a fashion paper) - " To be really well dressed

Street Urchin offers appraisal of passing pretty lady
The London Street Urchin (to companion over the way) - " Ow would that suit yer, Bill?". A young scamp offering an honest appraisal to his pal of a passing well-dressed

Male wit - Thoughtless of Her
Thoughtlessness of Her " If you was arf the man you d offer to carry some of these bundles". " Ow can I with my ands in my pockets!" Date: 1894

A sandwich board man incurs the wrath of an enraged man, seemingly furious that the price of boots (made by Biggar and Biggar ) has gone up! The humorous caption read: " Put em up

Ladies complaining od bad language from the pub
It must have been awful. Mrs Baggs: (after receiving a tornado of abuse from over the road) " Well, I never eard sich langwidge in all my life.I never was called such names before

Ironic Conversation between two Cockney men in an East London Boozer. " Who was t bloke I see yer speakin to larst night?" " Wot sort o bloke

Cockney Comment on the purchase of a parrot
Two Pals outside a pub looking at a third bargaining for a parrot with a sailor outside a pub. " Why, es Missus jaws enough. Wot ds e want with a bloomin parrot." !! Date: 1895

A couple of Cockney Loafers. Date: circa 1890s

A Cockney lady from Whitechapel, East London
A lovely drawing of a Cockney lady from Whitechapel, East London. Date: 1895

Sailor Jack - popular with all the Cockney Women
They All Love Jack. A popular sailor, obviously a bit of a wow with the ladies, of which he likely has one in every port... Date: 1895

Funny Cockney comment on a ladies neckwear
Funny Cockney comment on a fellow Cockney ladies neckwear. " Ow Is y, look at er frills. Got erself hup like a bloomin am bone!" Date: 1900

Smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals Gent
Jilted! A smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals Gent, throws her a very satisfied glance! Date: circa 1890s

Two Cockney Costers - one restraining a bulldog
Two young Cockney chaps, one of whom is having to restrain his Bulldog, who is obviously rather interested in something he has sniffed or spotted! Date: circa 1890s

Two Cockney street Flowergirls
Two Cockney Flowergirls, not in their first bloom of youth - entitled (somewhat wickedly) " Sweet Violets" ! - caricature by Phil May. Date: 1897

Two Cockneys discuss the pedigree of a dog
Two Cockneys discuss the (er..) pedigree of a dog! " Say, Bill, wots is pedigree?" Bill: " Why es by a porter out o a third class railway kerridge." !! Date: 1895

Arriet - a good Cockney Girl in all of her finery. Date: circa 1890s

Cockney Couple on Hampstead Heath reading a magazine
" The Upper Ten" - being read by a Cockney Couple (and their bulldog) under a tree on Hampstead Heath. A few bottles of ale have been consumed. Date: 1901

Cockney couple off a day out at Margate
Cockney couple in their finery - all ready to depart for a day out in Margate. Date: 1900

Cockney Humour - temptation
Salvation Army Captain: " When the Serpent tempted Eve" Bill: " Oh Chuck it! There wanted no bloomin snake

Two laughing young Cockney scamps Date: 1890s

Cockneys visiting a Royal Navy Gunboat
An Honest London Taxpayer wanting full value for his contributions! Visiting Day on a Gunboat. Arry: " Is the Captain in?" Jack: " Yes, hes aboard

Cockney London Flowergirl sells buttonhole to city gent
A Cockney London Flowergirl sells a buttonhole bouquet to a well-to-do city gentleman. Date: 1895

Two Cockney Costers having a jovial chat: " Wots th row up the Court, Bill?" " Bob Smith was kissing my Missus, and is Old Woman caught im!" Date: 1892

Two Cockney ladies admiring an artist
Two Cockney ladies admiring (?) an artist and is bloomin at ! Date: 1895

Happy Hampstead - Coster Saleswoman at Hampstead Fair, who also seems quite open to offers for her noisy offspring! Date: 1899

Cockney ladies discuss their romantic life
Two Cockney ladies discuss their romantic life - cartoon by Phil May. There appears to have been a muddle up between the word clandestine and the word incandescent

Cockney Coster Woman - caricature by Phil May
" Shes just about the neatest, sweetest and prettiest Donah in the whole wide world" - lyrics to a Coster song by Albert Chevalier - caricature by Phil May Date: 1892

Coster Cockney couple embracing on a park bench on Hampstead Heath. Date: 1890s

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Londoners are a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and resilience. From the Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath to the Costermonger Pearly Kings and Queens in Southwark, their unique traditions bring color to the city's streets. The Frost Fair on the Thames, beautifully depicted by Pauline Baynes, showcases Londoners' ability to adapt and find joy even in freezing temperatures. In G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop at 27 St. James Street, they have always had a sharp wit and an eye for satire. The famous phrase "Honi Soi Qui Mal Y Pense" perfectly captures their spirit - never afraid to speak up against injustice or hypocrisy. Family ties run deep among Londoners as seen with the Pearly King, Pearly Queen, and their daughter from North London. Their dedication to preserving tradition is admirable and reflects the strong sense of community that exists throughout the city. While many associate London with its bustling urban landscape, it is important not to forget its connection with nature. Hop picking in Cranbrook, Kent highlights how some Londoners would venture outside the city for seasonal work while still maintaining ties to their beloved capital. Monuments like Nelson Statue stand tall as reminders of heroic figures who shaped both British history and London's identity. Meanwhile, entrances like Limehouse's Regents Canal bridge symbolize connections between different parts of this sprawling metropolis. Sports have always played a significant role in shaping Londoner's identities; boxing matches were popular events that brought people together during Victorian times as shown in images from 1870s. Literature has also left an indelible mark on this city; H. G Wells' "The War of Worlds" captivated readers worldwide but held particular significance for those living amidst iconic landmarks mentioned within its pages. Preserving artifacts at museums like the London Museum allows future generations to appreciate the rich heritage that defines being a true Londoner.