![Children playing on a lorry, Glasgow, 1958, by Roger Mayne. When We Were Young exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland Children playing on a lorry, Glasgow, 1958, by Roger Mayne. When We Were Young exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Roger-Mayne-Children-playing-on-a-lorry-Glasgow.jpg)
A new exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland, explores the wonder of childhood through the medium of photography
Featuring over 100 images from the very early days of photography, right up to the present, the When We Were young exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland is both a lesson in social history and a nostalgic trip for many.
The exhibition includes images from the likes of Julia Margaret Cameron and Lewis Carroll and capture children at play, home, school…even work.
Here are some of our favourites:
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![An Eye on the Street, Glasgow 1968 (Comforting Arm), by David Peat. Modern silver gelatine print (2013) printed by Robert Burns. When We Were Young. Photos of childhood from the National Galleries of Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/David-Peat-An-Eye-on-the-Street-Glasgow-1968-Comforting-Arm.jpg)
An Eye on the Street, Glasgow 1968 (Comforting Arm), by David Peat. Modern silver gelatine print (2013) printed by Robert Burns. Credit: The Peat family
![The Red and White Roses,1865, by Julia Margaret Cameron. When We Were Young exhibition, National Galleries of Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Julia-Margaret-Cameron-The-Red-and-White-Roses-368x420.jpg)
The Red and White Roses,1865, by Julia Margaret Cameron. Albumen print. Collection: National Galleries of Scotland
![Creigelea Primary School, Ferguslie Park, Paisley, by Larry Herman. When We Were Young exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Larry-Herman-Creigelea-Primary-School-Ferguslie-Park-Paisley-613x420.jpg)
Creigelea Primary School, Ferguslie Park, Paisley, by Larry Herman, 1974-76 (printed: 2015)
Silver gelatine print
![Esther Adamson with rabbit, 1860, albumen print. John Adamson or Thomas Rodger. When We Were Young Exhibition, Scottish National Galleries](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/John-Adamson-or-Thomas-Rodger-Esther-Adamson-with-rabbit-310x420.jpg)
Esther Adamson with rabbit, 1860, albumen print. John Adamson or Thomas Rodger. Collection: National Galleries of Scotland
![Irene MacDonald, 1863, by Rev Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), albumen print. When We Were Young exhibition, National Galleries Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Rev.-Charles-Lutwidge-Dodgson-Lewis-Carroll-Irene-MacDonald-331x420.jpg)
Irene MacDonald, 1863, by Rev Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), albumen print. Collection: National Galleries Scotland
![John Watson, Creoch Farm (Near Ochiltree) Ayrshire, by Larry Herman. When We Were Young exhibition, National Galleries of Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Larry-Herman-John-Watson-Creoch-Farm-Near-Ochiltree-Ayrshire-613x420.jpg)
John Watson, Creoch Farm (Near Ochiltree) Ayrshire, 1974-1976, by Larry Herman. Printed 2015 (Silver gelatine print)
![Primary School Teacher, from 'Pictures from No Man's Land', 1984, by David Williams. When We Were Young exhibition, National Galleries of Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/David-Williams-Primary-School-Teacher-from-Pictures-fron-No-Mans-Land.jpg)
Primary School Teacher, from 'Pictures from No Man's Land', 1984, by David Williams. Silver gelatine print. Collection: National Galleries of Scotland
![Unknown Child, circa 1860s, by Ross and Thomson. When We Were Young exhibition, National Galleries of Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Ross-and-Thomson-Unknown-Child-249x420.jpg)
Unknown Child, circa 1860s, by Ross and Thomson. Carte de visite, albumen print. Collection: National Galleries of Scotland
![Unknown Man and Child, by James Good Tunny. When We Were Young exhibition, National Galleries of Scotland](https://www.britain-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/James-Good-Tunny-Unknown-Man-and-Child-319x420.jpg)
Unknown Man and Child, by James Good Tunny, circa 1855. Albumen print. Collection: National Galleries of Scotland
When We Were Young: Photographs of Childhood is open now and runs until 13 May 2018 at the National Galleries of Scotland.