Stile Collection (#5)

Woman Hat Posed Stile 1880s 1890s Albumen silver print
Woman in Hat Posed on a Stile; 1880s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Comic postcard, Girl and boy sitting on a stile Date: 20th century

How to Do Things by Halves, May 4, 1808. May 4, 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
How to Do Things by Halves, May 4, 1808

Advertisement, Horners Penny Stories
Advertisement for Horners Penny Stories -- Have You Read Them? circa 1900

Nursery Rhymes -- Old Woman and Her Pig
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations, The Old Woman and Her Pig. She tries to persuade the pig to go over the stile, but the pig refuses, so she asks the dog to bite the pig to make it go over

Gathering holly for Christmas
Young lady gathering holly for Christmas 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8393

There Was a Crooked Man, and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence against a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse

The Gleaners at the Stile, c1930s. Artist: Birket Foster
The Gleaners at the Stile, c1930s

Hare Hunting. circa 1840

Crossing the Stile. early 19th century

Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Mrs Giles the Farmers wife. 1928

The Sportsman with rifle and two dogs. early 19th century

Snap card - Little Bo-Peep
Nursery Rhyme Snap card - Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep. early 20th century

Girl on a Stile 1930S
The stylist! A little girl, who has been picking wild flowers, pauses for contemplation on a rustic stile. A peaceful summer scene in the Cheshire woods. Date: 1930s

Lady at Stile
She pauses at a stile : I don t think I can climb over it in this dress - you ll have to lift me across... Date: 1894

Migration to the City
A young girl leaves the country to work in London Date: circa 1835

The first meeting
Young boy meets pretty girl with her doll at a stile. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1911

My heart is yours
Dutch boy and girl seated on a stile show their affection for each other. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1917

Housesteads, Pretorium Borcovicius, Northumberland
Archaeological remains of housesteads at Pretorium Borcovicius, Northumberland, a Roman camp. Date: circa 1920

Man leaning on stile on a Christmas card
Man leaning on a stile with flowers and holly on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and robin in the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Rural snow scene with church on a New Year card
Rural snow scene with church in the moonlight on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

WW2 birthday card, couple on a stile
WW2 birthday card, couple hugging on a stile. Date: circa 1942

Children snowballing
A winter scene with children at a stile with snowballs. Date: circa 1900

Chocolate box design, couple at a stile
Chocolate box design, featuring an 18th century couple chatting at a stile in a field. Date: 20th century

Boxley Abbey, near Maidstone, Kent, England, was founded by William de Ypres, King Stephens military commander of the whole of Kent during the civil disorder. Date: founded 1146

Wooden stile in stone wall enclosing a field

Winslow Homer (American, 1836 - 1910), On the Stile, c. 1878, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on wove paper

Resting, 1865 (w / c on paper)
XPG366389 Resting, 1865 (w/c on paper) by Bromley, Valentine Walter Lewis (1848-77); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Stile to Kimmeridge Bay walking track, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Three young black boys singing
Blackville Seranade - one of a series of postcards depicting black American country music - here, three young American black boys sing accompanied by a homemade banjo sat around a stile

Tudor stile at Penhurst. 1937

A chamberlain series No 6 1920

Country view of a motorcar at Penshurst, Kent. 1933

Daffodils growing by the wayside near Stansted, Kent. 1937

"Oh thats torn it!"- Easter 1948
Hiker with torn shorts surveys the damage. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29905

Stile and gate in drystone wall on public footpath, near Burtersett, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Stile and gate in drystone wall on public footpath, near Burtersett, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, August

Stile leading from woodland to arable farmland at sunrise, Kent, England, April

Ladder stile over drystone wall, between Crag Lough and Housesteads, Northumberland N. P. Northumberland, England, July
Ladder stile over drystone wall, between Crag Lough and Housesteads, Northumberland N.P. Northumberland, England, July

Wooden public footpath sign and stile beside gate, with stone out-barn in field, Chipping, Lancashire, England, December

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"Discover the Charm of Stiles: A Journey through Time and Nature" Step into a world where time stands still, as you encounter a Highland cow gracefully grazing near a stile on the Ridgeway Path in Pitstone Hill, Chilterns, Buckinghamshire. This picturesque scene captures the essence of rural England, with its rolling hills and ancient footpaths. As you wander further along the path, you come across a footpath sign and stone stile adorned by a sturdy dry stone wall near Alstonefield in Staffordshire's Peak District National Park. Here, history intertwines with nature as these structures have stood for generations, guiding travelers through breathtaking landscapes. Intriguingly enough, stiles also hold literary significance. Remember Jane Eyre and Rochester? Picture them crossing over a quaint stile during their passionate encounters amidst the moors, and is moments like these that make us appreciate how art imitates life. Venturing north to Storiths in North Yorkshire brings yet another delightful surprise – an enchanting stile nestled within a rustic dry stone wall. As if plucked from The Wizard of Oz's Scarecrow's dreamscape, this whimsical sight invites hikers to pause and soak up the beauty surrounding them. Crossing borders to Wales reveals Llanthony's footpath adorned with charming stiles that lead explorers deeper into Monmouthshire's natural wonders. These gateways beckon adventurers to embark on unforgettable journeys while immersing themselves in Europe's captivating landscapes. Art enthusiasts will find joy in discovering "The Milkmaid, " an exquisite 1902 pencil and watercolor masterpiece depicting tranquil countryside scenes complete with idyllic stiles. Meanwhile, an annotated postcard showcasing Lake District Peaks transports one’s imagination to majestic heights only accessible via these humble stepping stones. But it doesn't end there; springtime brings new life as we witness a girl perched atop a vibrant stile, embracing the season's renewal.