Penny Collection (#13)

Penny Post Envelope
A contemporary Penny Postage envelope - Britain ! Bestow this Boon and Be in Blessing Blest, Ocean Penny Postage will link all Lands with thee in Trade and Peace

Richard Wagner / Sambourne
RICHARD WAGNER German composer: a satirical comment on his four-opera Ring Cycle at Her Majestys and Drury Lane

Social / Denmark Afternoon
Sunday afternoon in the Triangelen, Copenhagen - tramcars galore, carts and carriages, a cyclist on his penny-farthing, and people just enjoying the weekend

Children with Calf 1880
A little boy plays a penny whistle to charm a calf, while a little girl watches

Pineapples Sold by Slice
A trader selling Pineapples - a penny a slice from a barrow when this fruit was still a rarity in Britain

Penny Royal & Columbine
MENTHA PULEGIUM (Pennyroyal) & AQUILEGIA (Columbine) depicted with cabbage white butterflies & a yellow butterfly

Tom Hughes and Bike
Tom Hughes with the bicycle he purchased in 1887

Cycling Cats Good Night
A ginger tom with a Cheshire cat grin whizzes by on a penny farthing with 3 kittens in tow as he wishes us Good Night from a banner. Probably the final slide of the evening

Performing Monkey
To reward the monkeys performance, a girl offers its Italian owner a choice between an apple for the monkey or a penny for herself

Money Box Safe
A useful money box safe with a combination lock is a good idea for a present for kiddies and an ideal way to teach them to save

Harvesting in India - 1
INDIA - Primitive methods are still in use. The reaping hook has not been superseded by modern harvesting machines, owing to the multitudes of penny-a-day laborers

Lavender Seller / St Cries
" Six bunches a penny, sweet bloomin lavender"

Plants / Mentha Pulegium
(var. decumbens) PENNY-ROYAL

Pyne - Halfpenny Showman
HALFPENNY SHOWMAN For half a penny, this travelling showman will exhibit his puppets or other toys, which he carries on his back from fair to fair

Modern Zodiac: Sagitar
The Modern Zodiac: An Artists Almanac of English Society. A woman in a tam-o shanter surrounded by a foggy street, fox hunters & Gog & Magog at the Lord Mayors show

Evils of Greed & Wealth
All kneel in subservience to the demon of wealth-getting and greed. He sits blindfolded a sceptre in one hand. bulging money bag in the other. He can have whatever he wants

A Bank Failure
SUSPENDED ! When a bank suspends payments, its clients know they are unlikely to see a penny of their money again: for most it spells ruin Date: 1882

Boy and Fortune Teller
- Heres my penny - is I her beau ?

Boys-Penny for the Guy
Boys preparing a guy for fireworks night

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"Penny: A Journey Through Time on a Penny Farthing" Step back in time as the postman gracefully glides through the streets on his Pennyfarthing, transporting letters and parcels with ease. The clinking of gears and the rhythmic pedaling of this iconic cycling marvel fill the air. But beware. Legends speak of Spring-Heeled Jack, a winged monster said to haunt these very streets. As you listen to the enchanting Carousel Music Cover, keep an eye out for any mysterious figures lurking in the shadows. In Skipton, Yorkshire, a Penny Farthing Bicycle stands proudly as a testament to its historical significance. It reminds us of an era when bicycles were not just transportation but symbols of freedom and adventure. An old advertisement for Bicycles & Tricycles takes us back even further, showcasing how these innovative contraptions captured people's imaginations long ago. Lucy Locket lost her pocket while riding one such bicycle - perhaps she was too caught up in the thrill. Traveling down Borough High Street in London during 1904 must have been quite a sight with horse-drawn vehicles and barrows bustling about. Amongst them all, our trusty Penny Farthing Postman delivers messages from near and far. Let's not forget about Old English Coins that once jingled merrily in pockets across the land. These small treasures held great value and told stories of their own. Meanwhile, young girls diligently fill penny tins with mustard in Norwich, Norfolk – every drop representing hard work rewarded by just a single coin. Their efforts remind us that even small contributions can make a difference. As we conclude our journey through time on this magnificent Penny Farthing ride, let London Bridge (New Version) serenade us with its timeless words and music. Just like this historic bridge connects two sides of a river, so does our exploration connect past and present – reminding us that history is alive and waiting to be discovered.