Pearly King And Queen

The cover of Picture Post magazine, featuring Bert and Becky Matthews, the Pearly King and Queen of Hampstead, riding on a cart in their pearly costumes, London, 22nd May 1947. Bert Matthews, a rat-catcher for the London borough of Hampstead, and his wife raise money for charity in their Pearly capacity. Original Publication : Picture Post - Rise and Fall of the Pearly King - Pub 2nd August 1947 (Photo by George Konig/Keystone Features/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)