Socialise Collection

Tea in high society in France, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT179653 Tea in high society in France, c. 1840 (colour litho) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

BOYS IN LAUNDRETTE
Three teenage boys using a laundrette as a place in which to meet and socialise Date: 1960s

England, London, Covent Garden, Neals Yard Salad Bar

England, London, Covent Garden, Restaurants and Cafes in Neals Yard

England, London, Covent Garden, Wild Food Cafe and Neals Yard Remedies shop

Cartoon, Women also profiteer, WW1
Cartoon, Women also profiteer. Showing how women are also profiting from the war, either by socialising with servicemen or selling them expensive flowers, food and drink. Date: 1916

A road in the Br飯urt Neighbourhood, Blida
A road in the Br飯 urt neighbourhood, Blida. Algerian people socialise in a street in the " Br飯 urt" neighbourhood of Blida, Algeria. Date: circa 1910s

Social / Grand Saloon 18C
People socialise in the Grand Saloon, Brighton. Date: C18

Suffragette United with Home Ruler and Socialise. Depicts the suffragette with the Nationalist, Ulsterman, and socialist, united and standing in front of the figure of Britannia. Date: circa 1912

Wartime in London, WW1
A two page spread, showing what happened in Hyde park during WW1, telling of the different lifestyles of each soldier. The illustration is showing how Hyde park had changed since the war started but

Kalchas women, Mongolia, 1880s C017 / 6851
Kalchas women, Mongolia, 19th-century artwork. This wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Bronze Age human culture, artwork C016 / 8290
Bronze Age human culture. Artwork of humans socialising in a wooden thatched hall in Bronze Age Europe. Activities shown include playing musical instruments, singing, tending a fire, dancing

Scarlet macaws C013 / 6488
Scarlet macaws (Ara macao) perched in a tree. This large parrot is found in forests throughout South and Central America. It eats a variety of foods, including fruits, seeds and nuts

Domestic Dog, Greek Mountain Dog and labrador cross mongrel, elderly adults, meeting and socialising with younger dog in snow, England, december

Langur monkeys grooming
Langur monkeys (Semnopithecus sp.) grooming each other. Langur monkeys are distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and the Malaysian peninsula

Captive crested black macaques (Macaca nigra) grooming. This monkey is also known as the celebes crested macaque and it is native to Sulawesi and the neighbouring islands in Indonesia

Russian German fraternisation WWI
Russians and Germans socialising during break in fighting in World War I

Russian German fraternisation WWI
Russian and German soldiers socialise during World War I break in fighting

Pilots socialising WWII
Young pilots far outnumber the girls during World War II

Lightfoot / Rural Scene
A rural scene where the local villagers gather round and socialise with a drink. The children play around the fountain and everyone seems very relaxed and content

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"Socialise: Connecting People and Cultures Through Time" Step into the world of socialising, where connections are made and cultures collide. From the vibrant streets of London's Covent Garden to the exotic landscapes of Mongolia, this captivating journey takes us through various eras and places where socialisation has played a pivotal role. In the 18th century, grand saloons were bustling with people from all walks of life, engaging in lively conversations that shaped society. As depicted in a colorful litho cartoon from France in 1840, tea gatherings among high society women became an opportunity for networking and profiteering. Fast forward to World War I when wartime London witnessed an unexpected twist on socialising. Boys found themselves in laundrettes instead of playgrounds as they supported their families during difficult times. The suffragette movement united with home rulers, emphasizing how social causes can bring diverse groups together. Traveling further back in time to Bronze Age human culture reveals intricate artwork that not only showcased artistic expression but also served as a means for communities to connect and communicate. Venturing into modern-day England's Covent Garden district brings us to Neals Yard Salad Bar - a hub for health-conscious individuals seeking nourishment while enjoying each other's company. Restaurants, cafes, and shops like Wild Food Cafe and Neals Yard Remedies create spaces where people can gather, share stories over meals or indulge in self-care rituals. Our journey concludes with Kalchas women photographed in Mongolia during the 1880s. These empowered women exemplify how even across vast distances and cultural differences, humans have always sought connection through shared experiences. From historical moments like World War I to contemporary havens like Covent Garden's Neals Yard district or even ancient civilizations' artistic expressions – one thing remains constant: our innate desire to come together socially transcends time periods and geographical boundaries.