Mar 4, 2010 · There is no sight to be seen in the streets of London more pathetic than this oft-repeated story – the child leading home the drunken parent. The most remarkable figure in this …

Mar 27, 2016 · Walk along Whitechapel Road and pass the stalls of its vibrant street market on any weekday and you’ll meet them. Stroll along Brick Lane and they’ll come at you from all …

Here Hookey Alf waits outside a Whitechapel pub in the hope of attracting work from passing coal merchants. The accompanying text written by the journalist, Adolphe Smith (1846–1924), …

Oct 11, 2021 · By her side, a brawny, healthy “woman of the people,” is not to be disturbed from her enjoyment of a “drop of beer” by domestic cares; and early acclimatizes her infant to the …

By her side a brawny, healthy 'woman of the people' is not to be disturbed from her enjoyment of a 'drop of beer'...and early acclimatises her infant to the fumes of tobacco and alcohol. But in …

The most remarkable figure in this group is that of "Ted Coally," or "Hookey Alf," as he is called according to circumstances. His story is a simple illustration of the accidents that may bring a …

“Hookey Alf,” of White Chapel 1881 John Thomson (Scottish, 1837–1921) and Adolphe Smith (English, 1846–1925)

Image of a group outside an inn on Whitechapel Road including, on the right Ted Coally or Hookey Alf.

Unknown photographer, Early 20th century. Photograph. Museum no. PH.1007-1978. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Sep 13, 2019 · LONDON: “Hookey Alf,” of Whitechapel: Pictured here on the right, ‘Hookey Alf’ – formerly Ted Coally - is a sad tale of poor fortune. Growing up in a prosperous household, he …