Newspaper Boy Collection

Victoria Railway Station, London (colour litho)
8634296 Victoria Railway Station, London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Railway Station, London)

the Hussar of Death - War of 14 -18 in Pelee-Mele, 13/05/17 (print)
ICA4931263 the Hussar of Death - War of 14 -18 in Pelee-Mele, 13/05/17 (print) by Armengol, Henri (1884-1944); (add.info.: Illustration of Armengol in Pelee-Mele)

Newsboy looking at coins in his hand, half-length portrait, c1900. Creator: Elizabeth B. Brownell
Newsboy looking at coins in his hand, half-length portrait, c1900

Street Scene, near G Street, Washington, D.C. between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Street Scene, near G Street, Washington, D.C. between 1913 and 1918

Newsboys after midnight, 1912 (photo)
7286035 Newsboys after midnight, 1912 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

News Vendor, France, c. 1840 (engraving)
1721843 News Vendor, France, c. 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century)

Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House (colour litho)
7201363 Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House)

Newsstand with billboards for the Excelsior newspaper on the Paul Riquet alleys in Beziers (Herault) in 1903 (photo)
7243319 Newsstand with billboards for the Excelsior newspaper on the Paul Riquet alleys in Beziers (Herault) in 1903 (photo) by French Photographer

Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge
6340362 Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge)

The Sunday Train, 1885 (colour litho)
CHT193595 The Sunday Train, 1885 (colour litho) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Newspaper Boy (colour litho)
3650300 Newspaper Boy (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newspaper Boy)

Le Petit Journal (coloured engraving)
978195 Le Petit Journal (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Petit Journal)

London by LMS, Piccadilly Circus by Night, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1769891 London by LMS, Piccadilly Circus by Night, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931); 102x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: London by LMS)

Newsboy, 1899 (oil on canvas)
1767434 Newsboy, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 50.8x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Newsboy. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1899

Porch, Old Custom House, Wall Street, 1905. Creator: Charles Frederick William Mielatz
Porch, Old Custom House, Wall Street, 1905

Daily Mirror Newspaper Boy or Girl of the Year Contest 1969. Midland Finals, Photo-call held at the Midland Hotel, Birmingham, 14th December 1969. Margaret Ann Clews. Peggy Harris

Newspaper Boy, 1869. Creator: Edward Mitchell Bannister
Newspaper Boy, 1869

Door of Newgate, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Door of Newgate, c1872. Newgate Prison in London, established in 1188, was one of the earliest prisons. It was rebuilt several times, and finally demolished in 1904. From Old and New London, Vol

NEWSPAPER BOY, SILENT STILL. The comedian Charlie Chase with a newspaper boy in a still from an American silent movie of the 1920s

ALGER: ROUGH AND READY. Half-title of Rough and Ready one of the Ragged Dick titles in the enormously popular books bor boys written by Horatio Alger

PEANUT PEDDLER, 1877. Line engraving, American, 1877

NEW YORK CITY, 1875. The crowded intersection of Broadway and Spring Street: colored engraving, 1875

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In the bustling streets of Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, in the year 1910, three young newsboys can be seen taking a momentary break from their tireless work. With cigarettes dangling from their lips and newspapers tucked under their arms, these boys embody the spirit of resilience and determination that defined newspaper vendors of that era. The coloured photograph captures not only their youthful faces but also the vibrant energy of a bygone era. A similar scene unfolds in another coloured photo taken in Saint Louis during the same year. Two young newsboys find solace amidst the chaos as they indulge in a smoke break. Their carefree expressions belie the hardships they face daily while navigating through crowded streets to sell newspapers to passersby. Fast forward two years to 1912 when a captivating black-and-white photo showcases newsboys after midnight. Illuminated only by dim streetlights, these young entrepreneurs continue working tirelessly into the late hours of night to ensure timely delivery of information to eager readers. Traveling back further in time takes us all the way to France circa 1840 where an engraving depicts a news vendor plying his trade. This glimpse into history reminds us that even centuries ago, people relied on newspapers for knowledge and entertainment. Meanwhile, across Europe at Berlin Opera House, an intriguing colour lithograph presents alternative uses for this iconic establishment - one being its transformation into a grand newsstand adorned with billboards promoting Excelsior newspaper. This creative depiction highlights how integral newspapers were becoming within society's fabric. Closer home in Beziers (Herault), France around 1903 stands a picturesque newsstand nestled among Paul Riquet alleys. Billboards showcasing headlines from Excelsior newspaper catch pedestrians' attention as they go about their day-to-day lives – reminding them that staying informed is essential. The world beyond Saint Louis or France comes alive through various art forms too.