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A team of Morris dancers vigorously striking each others sticks as they go through their routine on Boxing Day (26th December) while one, dressed in a fox skin, collects money in a box from the spectators. From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

A young Georgian man bidding goodbye to his demure sweetheart at her garden gate, while her mother looks on with some degree of disapproval. From “R. Caldecott’s Second Collection of Pictures and Songs” containing “The Milkmaid”, “Hey Diddle Diddle”, Baby Bunting”, The Fox Jumps Over the Parson’s Gate”, “A Frog He Would a-Wooing Go”, “Come Lasses and Lads”, “Ride a Cock Horse…”, “A Farmer Went Trotting…”, “Mrs Mary Blaize” and “The Great Panjandrum Himself”. Drawn by Randolph Caldecott; engraved and printed by E. Evans. Published by George Routledge & Sons, London & New York, c1885.

“Hey Diddle Diddle, The Cat and The Fiddle.” The first line from the old nursery rhyme “Hey Diddle Diddle”. From “R. Caldecott’s Second Collection of Pictures and Songs” also containing “The Milkmaid”, Baby Bunting”, The Fox Jumps Over the Parson’s Gate”, “A Frog He Would a-Wooing Go”, “Come Lasses and Lads”, “Ride a Cock Horse…”, “A Farmer Went Trotting…”, “Mrs Mary Blaize” and “The Great Panjandrum Himself”. Drawn by Randolph Caldecott; engraved and printed by E. Evans. Published by George Routledge & Sons, London & New York, c1885.

Four pet dogs of various types enjoying a rest. From “A Sketch-Book of R. Caldecott’s“. Reproduced by Edmund Evans, engraver and printer. Published by G. Routledge & Sons, London, c1883.

A sketch of a stagecoach laden with passengers travelling to celebrate Christmas with their families. It must be terribly cold on the top! From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

Vintage engraving from the popular British nursery rhyme This Is the House That Jack Built. This is the Maiden all forlon, That milked the Cow with the crumpled horn.

A prim and proper Victorian couple heading for the dance floor at a ball. From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

Part of a church congregation, plus a musician, taking part in Christmas carol singing with enthusiasm. From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

An enthusiastic-looking fox hunting man riding with a rifle in his hands and the reins looped over his arm. The horse looks quite keen as well. From “R. Caldecott’s Second Collection of Pictures and Songs” containing “The Milkmaid”, “Hey Diddle Diddle”, Baby Bunting”, The Fox Jumps Over the Parson’s Gate”, “A Frog He Would a-Wooing Go”, “Come Lasses and Lads”, “Ride a Cock Horse…”, “A Farmer Went Trotting…”, “Mrs Mary Blaize” and “The Great Panjandrum Himself”. Drawn by Randolph Caldecott; engraved and printed by E. Evans. Published by George Routledge & Sons, London & New York, c1885.

A man inviting village folk into a grand house at Christmastime. From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

Vintage engraving from story of the Three Jovial Huntsmen a traditional children's tale. They hunted, an' they hollo'd, an the next thing they did find, Was to young lovers in a lane, an' these they left behind.

Three rather inebriated-looking men holding tankards of ale. From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

A mature Victorian man enjoying his dinner with a glass or two of wine. From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

A Georgian era men hanging up a the traditional three brass balls sign outside a pawn shop. From “R. Caldecott’s Second Collection of Pictures and Songs” containing “The Milkmaid”, “Hey Diddle Diddle”, Baby Bunting”, The Fox Jumps Over the Parson’s Gate”, “A Frog He Would a-Wooing Go”, “Come Lasses and Lads”, “Ride a Cock Horse…”, “A Farmer Went Trotting…”, “Mrs Mary Blaize” and “The Great Panjandrum Himself”. Drawn by Randolph Caldecott; engraved and printed by E. Evans. Published by George Routledge & Sons, London & New York, c1885.

A Christmas ball in full swing, with a violinist scraping away and a huge bunch of mistletoe to get the party going. From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

A mythological scene with Artemis the huntress and a small winged child, who appears to be sullen and sorrowful, having killed a hare, thus incurring Artemis’ displeasure. From “A Sketch-Book of R. Caldecott’s“. Reproduced by Edmund Evans, engraver and printer. Published by G. Routledge & Sons, London, c1883.

Two milkmaids sitting on milking stools to milk cows in a pasture. From “R. Caldecott’s Second Collection of Pictures and Songs” containing “The Milkmaid”, “Hey Diddle Diddle”, Baby Bunting”, The Fox Jumps Over the Parson’s Gate”, “A Frog He Would a-Wooing Go”, “Come Lasses and Lads”, “Ride a Cock Horse…”, “A Farmer Went Trotting…”, “Mrs Mary Blaize” and “The Great Panjandrum Himself”. Drawn by Randolph Caldecott; engraved and printed by E. Evans. Published by George Routledge & Sons, London & New York, c1885.

A family sitting at a dinner table opposite a large pie decorated with peacock feathers. Peacock pie was a traditional English Christmas food - though not for ordinary folk! From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

A nineteenth century woman studying cabbages in a vegetable garden. From “R. Caldecott’s Second Collection of Pictures and Songs” containing “The Milkmaid”, “Hey Diddle Diddle”, Baby Bunting”, The Fox Jumps Over the Parson’s Gate”, “A Frog He Would a-Wooing Go”, “Come Lasses and Lads”, “Ride a Cock Horse…”, “A Farmer Went Trotting…”, “Mrs Mary Blaize” and “The Great Panjandrum Himself”. Drawn by Randolph Caldecott; engraved and printed by E. Evans. Published by George Routledge & Sons, London & New York, c1885.

A group of Regency era adults and children enjoying a tea party in the garden. From “A Sketch-Book of R. Caldecott’s“. Reproduced by Edmund Evans, engraver and printer. Published by G. Routledge & Sons, London, c1883.

A footman placing a steaming Wassail Bowl on a Christmas table. Wassail is an old English tradition usually associated with Yuletide (Christmas). From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

Two young Victorian ladies walking a small dog through the woods encounter a pink-coated huntsman on his horse, who is searching for a fox. The dog has seen the fox hiding in the undergrowth, as has one of the young women. From “A Sketch-Book of R. Caldecott’s“. Reproduced by Edmund Evans, engraver and printer. Published by G. Routledge & Sons, London, c1883.

Vintage engraving from nursery rhyme and English folk song The Farmer's Boy. When I was a farmer, a Farmer's Boy, I used to keep my master's lambs.

Ingredients for a festive meal - Christmas cake, decorated with holly sprigs, a foaming tankard of ale and crumpets. From “Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving”, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving’s nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs.

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