Villagers Collection

Cricket in an English Village
A classic English village scene of cricket played under the watchful gaze of the church steeple. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Census at Bethlehem (oil on canvas)
XIR227275 The Census at Bethlehem (oil on canvas) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); 112x163 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

The Toast by William Heath Robinson
A charming and detailed scene showing a large extended family, or possibly group of villagers drinking a toast around a large table groaning with delicious fruit pies, turkey, jelly, soup

Bulgarian Peasants Dance
Bulgarian peasants perform a traditional dance before village elders and interested tourists

Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape
CH11386 Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info)

A village in winter in an extensive landscape with figures on the ice (oil on canvas)
621503 A village in winter in an extensive landscape with figures on the ice (oil on canvas) by Edema, Gerard van (c.1652-c.1700); 236.2x205.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Market Day in a Mexican Village. Date: circa 1920s

French Basque wedding
The delivery of the future spouses furniture to the Bridegrooms house. Date: circa 1908

Folklore / Werewolves
French villagers hunt a werewolf

Tillington, Nr Petworth, Sussex, from The Cottages and the Village Life of Rural England
2637680 Tillington, Nr Petworth, Sussex, from The Cottages and the Village Life of Rural England published by Dent & Sons Limited, 1912 (colour litho) by Quinton

Crofters Houses - Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Crofters Houses at Stornoway, a burgh on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Date: circa 1910s

Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese people - Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Maha (big) Rabana or Banku (bench) Rabana, played by two or more people at a time is used at wedding festivals

The Quayside, Newlyn (w / c on paper)
XPG379875 The Quayside, Newlyn (w/c on paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The White Horse Inn by Harry Graham
Promotional postcard for The White Horse Inn by Harry Graham from the German of Hans Muller (Im Weissen Roessl, Grosses Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 8th November 1930); music Ralph Benatzky &c

The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Russian Villagers drinking tea (poured from a samovar) as they listen to a young gent playing an accordion. Date: circa 1906

Welsh Women in Traditional Costume by Cross at St Davids
Welsh Women in Traditional Costume by The Old Cross at St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales Date: circa 1910s

A Village Post Office in Jamaica Date: circa 1907

Morris Dance / Musto
MORRIS DANCING: Thaxted, Essex. Villagers gather outside the church on a sunny day to watch a morris dancing team perform to the strains of an accordian

Lord of Misrule C1600
THE LORD OF MISRULE leading the villagers in a festive procession

The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas)
6199347 The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Carse, Alexander (1770-1843); 89x133 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

An Encounter on the Road, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
5895234 An Encounter on the Road, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Walbourn, Ernest (1872-1927); 61x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Walbourn, Ernest (1872-1927))

When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas)
CH251477 When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 137.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Villagers Gathered Around the Wireless
Villagers in Charlwood, Sussex, gathered around the wireless radio in a local pub. 1940

Mobile library in an English village
Enthusiastic readers line up to enter a mobile library in an unidentified rural village in the 1950s. Date: 1950s

Syria - Village Street near Aleppo Date: circa 1920s

Persian Village, South Persia (Iran)
Scene in a Persian Village, South Persia (Iran). Date: circa 1910s

A village Bazaar - Iran Date: circa 1910s

Island of Lemnos, Greece in the northern part of the Aegean Sea. Front view. Date: circa 1910s

Football by John Hassall
A group of village boys indulge in the rough and tumble of an impromptu game of football

Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
An opening custom of the Anglesey Hunt, whereby hot coppers or small change (heated in a bucket by the fire) are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball

The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR173095 The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 126x320 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

Easter Celebrations in Rural Russia
Easter Celebrations in Russia - The traditional cakes pictures are only baked once a year for the celebration. Date: 1902

Carhampton Apple Tree
APPLE TREE CUSTOM Trees are toasted with mulled cider while singing a wassail song; cider-soaked toast is left for robins, and guns are fired to frighten evil spirits

Two Nuer Girls - Upper Nile, Bahr-el-Zaraf, Sudan, Africa
Two Nuer Girls - Upper Nile, Bahr-el-Zaraf, South Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1910s

Five Nuer Girls of the Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa
Five Nuer Girls of the Upper Nile, South Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1910s

Traditional festival
Azim Khan Ronnie

A family of Charaibes in the Island of St. Vincent (oil on canvas)
3242393 A family of Charaibes in the Island of St. Vincent (oil on canvas) by Brunias, Agostino (1728-96); 56x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Meru Women - Kenya
circa 1910s

Ancient settlement of the Ice Age, Kazakhstan area
Ancient village settlement of the Ice Age or Stone Age, with a woman butchering a deer carcass, a man carving a stone, and people collecting firewood. 8700-2000 BCE

Village Scene - Ivory Coast - 1940s - French West Africa was a federation of eight French colonial territories in Africa: Mauritania, Senegal, French Sudan, French Guinea, Ivory Coast, Upper Volta

Miniature Painting on Silk, Lonely Travellers, Rajasthan
3609754 Miniature Painting on Silk, Lonely Travellers, Rajasthan by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Village Feast
3782166 Village Feast; (add.info.: Village Feast, as depicted in the 16th century work Sandrin ou Verd Galant'. Events such as these were enjoyed by the French peasantry during festivals of)

The Stack Rock, 1793-94 (oil on canvas)
NGW344304 The Stack Rock, 1793-94 (oil on canvas) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 48x62.9 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: view of the beach at Stockpole; called Broadhaven)

Old Market Place, Swansea (sepia wash & pencil on paper)
NGW322605 Old Market Place, Swansea (sepia wash & pencil on paper) by Delamotte, George Orleans (fl.1809-21); 18x23.9 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Fishermen in the little Cornish fishing village of Mousehole enjoying a game of cribbage in the local pub after a hard day at sea Circa 1935

Village cricket pitch being prepared near Littlehampton, West Sussex. The council objected to the game taking place on a Sunday. 20th August 1946

Likoma, Lake Nyasa - waiting for the Mission Steamer
Likoma on Likoma Island, Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi), Malawi - waiting for the arrival of the Mission Steamer. Malawi was at this stage Nyasaland, a British protectorate established in 1907. circa 1910s

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"Captivating Villagers: A Tapestry of Life, Art, and Tradition" Step into the idyllic world of an English village as you witness a spirited game of cricket under the summer sun. The quaint charm is further accentuated by William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration, "The Toast, " where villagers gather for a hearty celebration. Transport yourself to a Netherlandish landscape adorned with colorful proverbs, capturing the essence of village life through art. Meanwhile, "The Census at Bethlehem" depicts a biblical scene that resonates with the unity and community spirit found in villages across time. Delve into folklore as werewolves roam amidst ancient tales passed down from generation to generation. Experience the vibrant festivities of a French Basque wedding where traditions come alive in joyful revelry. In Colombo, Sri Lanka, feel the rhythm pulsating through your veins as you witness villagers playing the Rabana drum—a cultural treasure that echoes their rich heritage. Similarly, "The Village Ba Game" immortalizes an energetic moment frozen on canvas—an ode to camaraderie and shared passion. Journey back in time with "An Encounter on the Road, " capturing a fleeting connection between two individuals amidst rustic surroundings. Harry Graham's masterpiece, "The White Horse Inn, " invites us to experience warmth and hospitality within village walls. Travel afar to Syria's Aleppo region—where bustling streets intertwine with history—and immerse yourself in its vibrant tapestry. Finally, John Hassall's depiction of football showcases how this universal sport unites villagers worldwide through friendly competition and team spirit. These glimpses into various aspects of village life remind us that beyond geographical boundaries lie communities brimming with stories waiting to be told—their lives intricately woven together like threads forming an intricate tapestry.