This collection of festive photos, which have been recoloured shows the joy children felt during Christmas celebrations in Britain in 20th-century Britain.
Original black-and white photos are now vibrant with colour and depict how British families celebrated December 31st in 1930s, 40s and 50s.
These photos show children in pressed pajamas waiting patiently in their Christmas trees in 1947 to get the paper crackers.
Another image shows a young couple smoozing under mistletoe. It is proof that the tradition still lives on in 1950s America.
In other photos, Santa Claus is surrounded by a stunned crowd and his strange assistant, the lion cub in London, 1937.
Children in press pyjamas cluster around the Christmas tree while they receive paper decorations from London 1947.
As they are surrounded by Christmas balloons, toys, and bunting, a young couple shares a moment of intimacy under the mistletoe.
Santa Claus surprised a crowd by presenting a Christmas gift to Londoners in 1937. Watch as Santa Claus holds his lion cub high in the air.
Father Christmas sits upon a golden-plated throne, trying to make a smile with a little boy who is more interested his beard that the toy horse made of white toys he held in 1952
A toddler wearing his red festive outfit in one of the restored photos doesn’t look like it’s filled with Christmas cheer, as he is pictured crying in torrents.
The 1952 photograph shows an incredulous toddler reaching for Santa Claus’ beard, while Santa Claus attempts to demonstrate his white-colored toy horse.
Another scene is one in which a group of children are wildly excited when Father Christmas joins them for No. As he finishes his Christmas shopping on London’s famous Oxford Street, he takes the 6 bus.
One little girl, wearing a bright white bean cap, looks happy with her purchase.
A gaggle of children are unable to believe their good fortune when Father Christmas appears and joins their line for No. He is on the 6 bus, getting his Christmas shopping completed in London’s famous Oxford Street.
One of the photos shows a child dressed in a striking red Christmas outfit, but not filled with Christmas cheer. He’s shown in tears against a background of beautifully wrapped presents.
The little girl in bright white bean hat is delighted to be carrying her Christmas tree miniature and some home decorations.
One young girl clutches Father Christmas as he questions a group children about what Christmas they’d like to open.
As Santa Claus talks to her, the young visitor in Santa’s Grotto prays and clasps her hands.
Little Margaret Hemmingfield, Grimsby in Lincolnshire, takes a photo with Santa Claus during his 1948 visit to London
Royston Leonard (56), a Cardiff-based colourist, brought back the festive photos of yesteryear. He has meticulously translated the images into the 21st Century. Pictured: London’s 1950s Christmas celebrations
As Santa watches over a young girl and her Christmas wishes, she patiently awaits.
The festive photographs of yesteryear were brought to life by colourist Royston Leonard, 56, of Cardiff, who has painstakingly brought the snaps into the 21st century.
A worker for the NHS explained that it is magical to experience Christmas as it used to be in its full color.
These photos can show how the loved ones are connected and what it was like to live with so little.
“The best thing about Santa Claus is seeing the joy and fun in their eyes,” said a child.
Many colourization projects require a lot of work.
Photo editing software allows an artist to determine the various grey levels of each photo. Next, each frame of the black and-white photograph is brought alive with colour.