London 18th century poverty hi-res stock photography and images

GEORGIAN LONDON - poor people receiving charity from a rich person's household Stock Photo

RMBM4FF1–GEORGIAN LONDON - poor people receiving charity from a rich person's household

Tempest's Cries of London, Boy and girl selling laces, long and strong, 18th Century British History, Vintage Illustration Stock Photo

RM2R47317–Tempest's Cries of London, Boy and girl selling laces, long and strong, 18th Century British History, Vintage Illustration

The house of Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774), in Green Arbour Court, Old Bailey and Breakneck Stairs, London, was the residence of Oliver Goldsmith in 1758. The Irish novelist, playwright and poet, was best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), his pastoral poem The Deserted Village (1770), and his plays The Good-Natur'd Man (1768) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771, first performed in 1773). Stock Photo

RMRJ70D5–The house of Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774), in Green Arbour Court, Old Bailey and Breakneck Stairs, London, was the residence of Oliver Goldsmith in 1758. The Irish novelist, playwright and poet, was best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), his pastoral poem The Deserted Village (1770), and his plays The Good-Natur'd Man (1768) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771, first performed in 1773).

Field lane, London, England, 1840 Stock Photo

RMFBBYN8–Field lane, London, England, 1840

'A Rake's Progress - 6: The Gaming House', 1733. Artist: William Hogarth. Stock Photo

RMW7F1GT–'A Rake's Progress - 6: The Gaming House', 1733. Artist: William Hogarth.

William Hogarth print engraving Beer Street and Gin Lane Gin Lane Stock Photo

RMT2E5N3–William Hogarth print engraving Beer Street and Gin Lane Gin Lane

'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate IV of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth Stock Photo

RMDDMK8Y–'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate IV of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth

FOUNDLING HOSPITAL, Lamb's Conduit Fields, Bloomsbury, London, in a 1753 engraving. Founded by Thomas Coram Stock Photo

RM2BBPE69–FOUNDLING HOSPITAL, Lamb's Conduit Fields, Bloomsbury, London, in a 1753 engraving. Founded by Thomas Coram

View of Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1768. Artist: Edward Rooker Stock Photo

RMDDY7P6–View of Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1768. Artist: Edward Rooker

18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children Stock Photo

RM2A264KX–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Street entertainers, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby Stock Photo

RMDDN7DN–Street entertainers, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby

RM2A264M6–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Mock funeral procession in St Giles, London, 1751. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDP5AF–Mock funeral procession in St Giles, London, 1751. Artist: Anon

The Hay Cart, 1779. Francis Wheatley (1747-1801). This painting shows a group of 18th century farm labourers harvesting hay. It is now housed at Lancaster House, London. Stock Photo

RM2T1DH7K–The Hay Cart, 1779. Francis Wheatley (1747-1801). This painting shows a group of 18th century farm labourers harvesting hay. It is now housed at Lancaster House, London.

'Hot cross Bunns two a penny Bunns', plate VIII of Cries of London, 1799. Artist: H Merke Stock Photo

RMDDN8H8–'Hot cross Bunns two a penny Bunns', plate VIII of Cries of London, 1799. Artist: H Merke

Too Truthful - painted by A. Solomon, 1850. Painting '...from the Middle Room of the Royal Academy Exhibition [in London], [which] illustrates a by no means uncommon artistic difficulty - that of pleasing a sitter - whose full-blown vanity is equally prominent in the composition. It stands in the catalogue: 525. "Too Truthful. So very like a painter drew, That every eye the picture knew: He hit complexion, feature, air, So just, the life itself was there. He gave each muscle all its strength, The mouth, the chin, the nose's length; His honest pencil touch'd with truth, And marked the date Stock Photo

RM2HT6CX6–Too Truthful - painted by A. Solomon, 1850. Painting '...from the Middle Room of the Royal Academy Exhibition [in London], [which] illustrates a by no means uncommon artistic difficulty - that of pleasing a sitter - whose full-blown vanity is equally prominent in the composition. It stands in the catalogue: 525. "Too Truthful. So very like a painter drew, That every eye the picture knew: He hit complexion, feature, air, So just, the life itself was there. He gave each muscle all its strength, The mouth, the chin, the nose's length; His honest pencil touch'd with truth, And marked the date

Itinerant billberry seller with basket of berries and cup. In cap with sprig of green, short jacket, tight trousers, boots. The fashion for the fruit started in the late 18th century, mostly from Hertfordshire. Billberries. Copperplate engraving drawn from life and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his own The Cries of London, or Vagabondiana 2, edited by Francis Douce, John Bowyer Nichols, London, 1839. Stock Photo

RM2KGAFXJ–Itinerant billberry seller with basket of berries and cup. In cap with sprig of green, short jacket, tight trousers, boots. The fashion for the fruit started in the late 18th century, mostly from Hertfordshire. Billberries. Copperplate engraving drawn from life and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his own The Cries of London, or Vagabondiana 2, edited by Francis Douce, John Bowyer Nichols, London, 1839.

Dr Johnson giving money to impoverished children by Temple Bar Gate, London. By Dudley Tennant (1867-1952). Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), often referred to as Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. Stock Photo

RMTWPPJA–Dr Johnson giving money to impoverished children by Temple Bar Gate, London. By Dudley Tennant (1867-1952). Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), often referred to as Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer.

Boy chimney sweep selling soot in front of the Foundling Hospital. The child sweep in black cap with brass plate indicating his employer, sack of soot, sold as manure. In front of the Foundling Hospital, a charity established in the 18th century for orphans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Edwards after an illustration by William Marshall Craig from Description of the Plates Representing the Itinerant Traders of London, Richard Phillips, No. 71 St Paul’s Churchyard, London, 1805. Stock Photo

RM2NAB88A–Boy chimney sweep selling soot in front of the Foundling Hospital. The child sweep in black cap with brass plate indicating his employer, sack of soot, sold as manure. In front of the Foundling Hospital, a charity established in the 18th century for orphans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Edwards after an illustration by William Marshall Craig from Description of the Plates Representing the Itinerant Traders of London, Richard Phillips, No. 71 St Paul’s Churchyard, London, 1805.

HUNTING A LOAF - 18th century poster poem -Luddites Stock Photo

RMJHW6Y5–HUNTING A LOAF - 18th century poster poem -Luddites

Noon, plate two from The Four Times of Day. William Hogarth; English, 1697-1764. Date: 1738. Dimensions: 451 × 381 mm (image); 485 × 398 mm (plate/sheet). Etching and engraving in black on cream laid paper. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute. Stock Photo

RMRX8YHF–Noon, plate two from The Four Times of Day. William Hogarth; English, 1697-1764. Date: 1738. Dimensions: 451 × 381 mm (image); 485 × 398 mm (plate/sheet). Etching and engraving in black on cream laid paper. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.

Workhouse, St. James Parish, London, December 1, 1809 An institution that was intended to provide work and shelter for poverty stricken people who had no means to support themselves. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era. A social observer, he was a prolific artist and print maker. Credit: Thomas Rowlandson/Alamy Stock Photo

RM2JFBW99–Workhouse, St. James Parish, London, December 1, 1809 An institution that was intended to provide work and shelter for poverty stricken people who had no means to support themselves. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era. A social observer, he was a prolific artist and print maker. Credit: Thomas Rowlandson/Alamy

'The South Sea Bubble, a Scene in 'Change Alley in 1720', 1847. By Edward Matthew Ward (1816-1879). Ward's famous oil painting of 1847 shows the speculation mania in early 18th century England which ended in the financial ruin of many of its investors. The South Sea Company was founded in 1711 with a view to restructuring government debt and restoring public credit. Stock Photo

RMTWPMEW–'The South Sea Bubble, a Scene in 'Change Alley in 1720', 1847. By Edward Matthew Ward (1816-1879). Ward's famous oil painting of 1847 shows the speculation mania in early 18th century England which ended in the financial ruin of many of its investors. The South Sea Company was founded in 1711 with a view to restructuring government debt and restoring public credit.

'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate VII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth Stock Photo

RMDDMK9M–'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate VII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth

Plate I: The Fellow 'Prentices at their Looms', 1747. By William Hogarth (1697-1764). 'Industry and Idleness' is the title of a series of 12 engravings by William Hogarth, intending to illustrate to working children the possible rewards of hard work and diligence and the sure disasters attending a lack of both. Stock Photo

RMW60B7C–Plate I: The Fellow 'Prentices at their Looms', 1747. By William Hogarth (1697-1764). 'Industry and Idleness' is the title of a series of 12 engravings by William Hogarth, intending to illustrate to working children the possible rewards of hard work and diligence and the sure disasters attending a lack of both.

RMRXWK99–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

A Rake's Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800. Stock Photo

RM2DCBCXH–A Rake's Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800.

The Foundling Hospital, Guildford Street, London. Founded by Captain Coram in 1742, the hospital was supported by Handel and Hogarth, among others. Stock Photo

RM2YEE65T–The Foundling Hospital, Guildford Street, London. Founded by Captain Coram in 1742, the hospital was supported by Handel and Hogarth, among others.

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Shoreditch, London, 18th October 1927. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDN6RE–Visit of the Prince of Wales to Shoreditch, London, 18th October 1927. Artist: Anon

A severe crop failure led to a famine catastrophe in England. The Prime Minister William Pitt, who is portrayed as a butcher, remarked in a London newspaper that people should reduce the consumption of bread in favour of other foods. Gillray ridicules the absurd change from bread to meat, which is unaffordable for the population, by offering an oversized piece of meat to the starving John Bull. Stock Photo

RM2BX54RJ–A severe crop failure led to a famine catastrophe in England. The Prime Minister William Pitt, who is portrayed as a butcher, remarked in a London newspaper that people should reduce the consumption of bread in favour of other foods. Gillray ridicules the absurd change from bread to meat, which is unaffordable for the population, by offering an oversized piece of meat to the starving John Bull.

RM2A264M9–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Colfe's Almshouses in Lewisham, London, c1795. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDTJMJ–Colfe's Almshouses in Lewisham, London, c1795. Artist: Anon

RM2A264M0–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Dilapidated door, East End, London, England, UK Stock Photo

RM2S2DE7W–Dilapidated door, East End, London, England, UK

RM2A264M7–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

'Morning (Four Times of the Day)', 1738.Artist: William Hogarth Stock Photo

RMW7D3JR–'Morning (Four Times of the Day)', 1738.Artist: William Hogarth

RM2A264M2–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Gin Lane. Engraving after Hogarth. Stock Photo

RMADNYMG–Gin Lane. Engraving after Hogarth.

Ruth Gemmell (Mrs Lynch) in CORAM BOY by Helen Edmundson at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 07/12/2006 adapted from the novel by Jamila Gavin design: Ti Green & Melly Still lighting: Paule Constable director: Melly Still Stock Photo

RM2EJ16YC–Ruth Gemmell (Mrs Lynch) in CORAM BOY by Helen Edmundson at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 07/12/2006 adapted from the novel by Jamila Gavin design: Ti Green & Melly Still lighting: Paule Constable director: Melly Still

Noon. Dated: 1738. Medium: etching and engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Hogarth. Stock Photo

RMR2PG56–Noon. Dated: 1738. Medium: etching and engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Hogarth.

Tim McMullan (Philip Gaddam) with Coram girls in CORAM BOY by Helen Edmundson at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 07/12/2006 adapted from the novel by Jamila Gavin design: Ti Green & Melly Still lighting: Paule Constable director: Melly Still Stock Photo

RM2TDPH7E–Tim McMullan (Philip Gaddam) with Coram girls in CORAM BOY by Helen Edmundson at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 07/12/2006 adapted from the novel by Jamila Gavin design: Ti Green & Melly Still lighting: Paule Constable director: Melly Still

Connoisseurs examining a collection of George Morland's James Gillray engraving print Stock Photo

RM2C63F2E–Connoisseurs examining a collection of George Morland's James Gillray engraving print

'The Stage-Coach of the Last Century', 1855. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMB0KD5C–'The Stage-Coach of the Last Century', 1855. Artist: Unknown

William Hogarth English school 'Gin Lane'. Scene that depict the evils of the consumption of gin as a contrast to the merits of drinking beer. 1751 Private collection Stock Photo

RMGG2GDN–William Hogarth English school 'Gin Lane'. Scene that depict the evils of the consumption of gin as a contrast to the merits of drinking beer. 1751 Private collection

RMRXWKA8–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

'Distressed sailors'. Sailors who have been disabled and have lost limbs, begging for money. Rowlandson's characteristic Sketches of the Lower Orders, intended as a companion to the New Picture of London: consisting of fifty-four plates ... coloured. London, 1820. Source: C.58.cc.1.(2). Author: ROWLANDSON, THOMAS. Stock Photo

RMR5AP6W–'Distressed sailors'. Sailors who have been disabled and have lost limbs, begging for money. Rowlandson's characteristic Sketches of the Lower Orders, intended as a companion to the New Picture of London: consisting of fifty-four plates ... coloured. London, 1820. Source: C.58.cc.1.(2). Author: ROWLANDSON, THOMAS.

Gin Lane - caricature by William Hogarth, circa 1750. WH: English painter and artist, 10 November 1697 -October 1764. Stock Photo

RMERGET5–Gin Lane - caricature by William Hogarth, circa 1750. WH: English painter and artist, 10 November 1697 -October 1764.

A WELL CONDUCTED BRITISH DAME SCHOOL Stock Photo

RMJHTPGX–A WELL CONDUCTED BRITISH DAME SCHOOL

Springfield Psychiatric Hospital, Tooting, London, England, UK. Credit: London Snapper Stock Photo

RFM48NW0–Springfield Psychiatric Hospital, Tooting, London, England, UK. Credit: London Snapper

Wigs of long ago - The stealing of wigs was once a common occurrence in cities throughout Europe Stock Photo

RM2A9JPNM–Wigs of long ago - The stealing of wigs was once a common occurrence in cities throughout Europe

The Lambarde Almshouses, Greenwich Park, London, c1790. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDTK3F–The Lambarde Almshouses, Greenwich Park, London, c1790. Artist: Anon

THE FOUR TIMES OF DAY NIGHT by William Hogarth 1697 1764 from Upton House Photographed in 1994 Stock Photo

RMB8YYHA–THE FOUR TIMES OF DAY NIGHT by William Hogarth 1697 1764 from Upton House Photographed in 1994

"The Splendid Shilling", from "Poets' Wit and Humour", 1860. 'Altogether, the range of this selection is very extended, and the taste and humour which have guided it are everywhere apparent. The illustrations are in perfect keeping with the intention of the book. They are all admirably conceived and as admirably executed...[Shown here is] a sketch illustrating the passage in John Philip's poem of "The Splendid Shilling," which runs thus: "But I, whom griping penury surrounds, And hunger, sure attendant upon want, With scanty offals and small acid tiff (Wretch Stock Photo

RM2T6GET8–"The Splendid Shilling", from "Poets' Wit and Humour", 1860. 'Altogether, the range of this selection is very extended, and the taste and humour which have guided it are everywhere apparent. The illustrations are in perfect keeping with the intention of the book. They are all admirably conceived and as admirably executed...[Shown here is] a sketch illustrating the passage in John Philip's poem of "The Splendid Shilling," which runs thus: "But I, whom griping penury surrounds, And hunger, sure attendant upon want, With scanty offals and small acid tiff (Wretch

RM2A264M5–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

RM2A264M3–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Morning, plate one from The Four Times of the Day. William Hogarth; English, 1697-1764. Date: 1738. Dimensions: 455 × 376 mm (image); 488 × 395 mm (plate); 660 × 495 mm (sheet). Etching and engraving in black on ivory laid paper. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute. Stock Photo

RMRXBW8N–Morning, plate one from The Four Times of the Day. William Hogarth; English, 1697-1764. Date: 1738. Dimensions: 455 × 376 mm (image); 488 × 395 mm (plate); 660 × 495 mm (sheet). Etching and engraving in black on ivory laid paper. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.

A woodcut engraving depicting a London street seller. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJHA93–A woodcut engraving depicting a London street seller. Dated 19th century

right: Tim McMullan (Philip Gaddam) with Coram girls in CORAM BOY by Helen Edmundson at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 07/12/2006 adapted from the novel by Jamila Gavin design: Ti Green & Melly Still lighting: Paule Constable director: Melly Still Stock Photo

RM2TDPH7D–right: Tim McMullan (Philip Gaddam) with Coram girls in CORAM BOY by Helen Edmundson at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 07/12/2006 adapted from the novel by Jamila Gavin design: Ti Green & Melly Still lighting: Paule Constable director: Melly Still

Engraving depicting a young boy giving money to a homeless mother. Dated 18th century Stock Photo

RMMR4RNY–Engraving depicting a young boy giving money to a homeless mother. Dated 18th century

Sondra Radvanovsky (Maddalena di Coigny) and Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chenier) at the curtain call for the dress rehearsal of ANDREA CHENIER by Umberto Giordano at The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 on 28/05/2024. Stock Photo

RM2XA59KC–Sondra Radvanovsky (Maddalena di Coigny) and Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chenier) at the curtain call for the dress rehearsal of ANDREA CHENIER by Umberto Giordano at The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 on 28/05/2024.

Engraving titled 'Gin Lane' by William Hogarth (1697-1764) depicting the evils of unbridled drinking of spirits. Dated 18th Century Stock Photo

RMHHEK7P–Engraving titled 'Gin Lane' by William Hogarth (1697-1764) depicting the evils of unbridled drinking of spirits. Dated 18th Century

RMRXWKAF–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Beer Street - caricature by William Hogarth. WH: English painter and artist, 10 November 1697 -October 1764. Stock Photo

RMERGET7–Beer Street - caricature by William Hogarth. WH: English painter and artist, 10 November 1697 -October 1764.

A Smoking Club James Gillray engraving print Stock Photo

RM2C63F13–A Smoking Club James Gillray engraving print

RMERGF8E–Gin Lane - caricature by William Hogarth, circa 1750. WH: English painter and artist, 10 November 1697 -October 1764.

Thomas Coram outside the Foundling Hospital, London, (c1750?). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDM1DJ–Thomas Coram outside the Foundling Hospital, London, (c1750?). Artist: Unknown

RMERGFRM–Gin Lane - caricature by William Hogarth, circa 1750. WH: English painter and artist, 10 November 1697 -October 1764.

A crowded coach travelling between Greenwich and Charing Cross, London, 1783. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDN9K7–A crowded coach travelling between Greenwich and Charing Cross, London, 1783. Artist: Anon

Fishmongers' Almshouses at St Peter's Hospital, Newington Butts, Southwark, London, c1750. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDTJDD–Fishmongers' Almshouses at St Peter's Hospital, Newington Butts, Southwark, London, c1750. Artist: Anon

Noon, plate two from The Four Times of the Day. William Hogarth; English, 1697-1764. Date: 1738. Dimensions: 450 × 380 mm (image); 488 × 402 mm (plate); 660 × 497 mm (sheet). Etching and engraving in black on ivory laid paper. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute. Stock Photo

RMRXBRGE–Noon, plate two from The Four Times of the Day. William Hogarth; English, 1697-1764. Date: 1738. Dimensions: 450 × 380 mm (image); 488 × 402 mm (plate); 660 × 497 mm (sheet). Etching and engraving in black on ivory laid paper. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.

l-r: Amartuvshin Enkhbat (Carlo Gerard), Sondra Radvanovsky (Maddalena di Coigny), Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chenier), Antonio Pappano (conductor), Katia Ledoux (Bersi), Elena Zilio (Madelon) at the curtain call for the dress rehearsal of ANDREA CHENIER by Umberto Giordano at The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 on 28/05/2024. Stock Photo

RM2XA59KE–l-r: Amartuvshin Enkhbat (Carlo Gerard), Sondra Radvanovsky (Maddalena di Coigny), Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chenier), Antonio Pappano (conductor), Katia Ledoux (Bersi), Elena Zilio (Madelon) at the curtain call for the dress rehearsal of ANDREA CHENIER by Umberto Giordano at The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 on 28/05/2024.

Engraving titled 'Beer Street' by William Hogarth (1697-1764) depicting the evils of unbridled drinking of spirits. Dated 18th Century Stock Photo

RMHHEK7R–Engraving titled 'Beer Street' by William Hogarth (1697-1764) depicting the evils of unbridled drinking of spirits. Dated 18th Century

RMRXWKAN–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church, London, c1755. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDTK59–Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church, London, c1755. Artist: Anon

View of Dulwich College in Surrey. Established in 1619 as College of God's Gift, the charity school for the poor was in decline in the late 18th century. College to the left, an old man with walking sticks, man riding a horse, and two figures on the lawn. Copperplate engraving after John Oliphant from William Thorntons New, Complete and Universal History of the City of London, Alexander Hogg, King's Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row, London, 1784. Stock Photo

RM2T68RJ5–View of Dulwich College in Surrey. Established in 1619 as College of God's Gift, the charity school for the poor was in decline in the late 18th century. College to the left, an old man with walking sticks, man riding a horse, and two figures on the lawn. Copperplate engraving after John Oliphant from William Thorntons New, Complete and Universal History of the City of London, Alexander Hogg, King's Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row, London, 1784.

James Cleverton (Mathieu) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie Stock Photo

RM2XBB0FG–James Cleverton (Mathieu) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie

RMRXWKA6–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. Artist: Johannes Kip Stock Photo

RMDDP3HR–Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. Artist: Johannes Kip

RM2T6976C–Boy chimney sweep selling soot in front of the Foundling Hospital. The child sweep in black cap with brass plate indicating his employer, sack of soot, sold as manure. In front of the Foundling Hospital, a charity established in the 18th century for orphans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Edwards after an illustration by William Marshall Craig from Description of the Plates Representing the Itinerant Traders of London, Richard Phillips, No. 71 St Pauls Churchyard, London, 1805.

Katia Ledoux (Bersi) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie Stock Photo

RM2X9KE8K–Katia Ledoux (Bersi) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie

RMRXWKA1–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Men demolishing St Peter's Hospital, Southwark, London, 1851. Artist: James Findlay Stock Photo

RMDDTJFR–Men demolishing St Peter's Hospital, Southwark, London, 1851. Artist: James Findlay

Mackerel seller, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby Stock Photo

RMDDN7DF–Mackerel seller, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby

English gentleman dispensing his medicine cabinet to beggars at Ivry-sur Seine, 18th century. He gives aerated salts to a one-armed soldier, Bruchsal elixir to an old woman, and magnetic drops, Glauber salts and dry biscuit. Liberality to infirm beggars on leaving Yvri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France, translated and abridged from Moritz August von Thummels Reise in die mittäglichen Provinzen van Frankreich im Jahre 17851786, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1821. Stock Photo

RM2BT5B29–English gentleman dispensing his medicine cabinet to beggars at Ivry-sur Seine, 18th century. He gives aerated salts to a one-armed soldier, Bruchsal elixir to an old woman, and magnetic drops, Glauber salts and dry biscuit. Liberality to infirm beggars on leaving Yvri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France, translated and abridged from Moritz August von Thummels Reise in die mittäglichen Provinzen van Frankreich im Jahre 17851786, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1821.

Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chenier) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie Stock Photo

RM2XA59K8–Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chenier) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie

RMRXWKAA–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Stick seller, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby Stock Photo

RMDDN7D6–Stick seller, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby

RM2T699BB–Itinerant billberry seller with basket of berries and cup. In cap with sprig of green, short jacket, tight trousers, boots. The fashion for the fruit started in the late 18th century, mostly from Hertfordshire. Billberries. Copperplate engraving drawn from life and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his own The Cries of London, or Vagabondiana 2, edited by Francis Douce, John Bowyer Nichols, London, 1839.

'Last dying speech and Confession', plate III of Cries of London, 1799. Artist: H Merke Stock Photo

RMDDN8GY–'Last dying speech and Confession', plate III of Cries of London, 1799. Artist: H Merke

Ellis Davy's Almshouses, Croydon, Surrey, c1800. Artist: John Hassell Stock Photo

RMBHR5RY–Ellis Davy's Almshouses, Croydon, Surrey, c1800. Artist: John Hassell

centre: Aled Hall (The Abbe) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie Stock Photo

RM2XBB0FC–centre: Aled Hall (The Abbe) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie

RMRXWKA2–18th century Child token, given to the Foundling Hospital in London. Mothers left tokens with their babies, so that, if circumstances improved for them, the mothers could reclaim their children. The Foundling Hospital in London, England, was founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children

Captain Thomas Coram. Artist: After William Hogarth (British, London 1697-1764 London). Engraver: William Nutter (British, 1754/59-1802). Publisher: Robert Cribb (British, 1755-1827). Sitter: Thomas Coram (British, Lyme Regis, Dorset 1668-1751 London). Date: December 1, 1796. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPPK0F2–Captain Thomas Coram. Artist: After William Hogarth (British, London 1697-1764 London). Engraver: William Nutter (British, 1754/59-1802). Publisher: Robert Cribb (British, 1755-1827). Sitter: Thomas Coram (British, Lyme Regis, Dorset 1668-1751 London). Date: December 1, 1796. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

'Fable V, the beau and the beggar ...', c1770. Artist: I Smith Stock Photo

RMDDTKCR–'Fable V, the beau and the beggar ...', c1770. Artist: I Smith

RM2X9KE98–Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chenier) in ANDREA CHENIER at the The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2 30/05/2024 music: Umberto Giordano libretto: Luigi Illica conductor: Antonio Pappano design: Robert Jones costumes: Jenny Tiramani lighting: Adam Silverman original choreography & movement: Andrew George revival choreographer: Agurtzane Arrien original director: David McVicar revival director: Thomas Guthrie