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Toys from the past

Published on November 28th, 2017

As the Christmas season approaches, children make their present lists to send to Santa in hopes of receiving the toys of their dreams in the intriguing parcels piled up beneath the Christmas tree. In this feature we present a selection of nostalgic images from The Francis Frith Collection showing children from yesteryear with hoops, dolls, prams, tricycles. kites and model yachts – cherished playthings of the past.

Ventnor, The Children's Corner 1913

Photo: Ventnor, The Children's Corner 1913.

Oxford, Summerton Infant's School Children 1924

Photo: Oxford, Summerton Infant's School Children 1924.

Aldeburgh, Children's Boating Pool c.1960

Photo: Aldeburgh, Children's Boating Pool c.1960.

Bexhill, Girl With Toy Hoop 1904

Photo: Bexhill, Girl With Toy Hoop 1904.

Redhill, Common 1910

Photo: Redhill, Common 1910.

Bexhill, The Beach 1910

Photo: Bexhill, The Beach 1910.

Shanklin, The Entrance To The Chine 1913

Photo: Shanklin, The Entrance To The Chine 1913.

Okehampton, Lovers' Meet 1906

Photo: Okehampton, Lovers' Meet 1906.

Chelmsford, Mother And Daughter 1919

Photo: Chelmsford, Mother And Daughter 1919.

Arundel, Mother And Daughter 1906

Photo: Arundel, Mother And Daughter 1906.

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