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These pictures of street musicians throughout history are beautiful, haunting and thoroughly interesting.
Playing on the platform, this string quartet delight London's tube passengers. Picture: Getty
This blind musician knows that it doesn't matter how you play, it's how you feel it. Picture: Getty
This merry gaggle play in the heart of London's West End. Picture: Getty
This violinist spies a crowd outside London's Victoria & Albert museum and spots an opportunity to entertain. Picture: Getty
More than just oom-pah... Picture: Getty
Entertaining the crowds in 19th Century London. Picture: Getty
Playing the harp simply by touch, this blind busker performs on his porch. Picture: Getty
What a way to entertain the queues in London's West End. Picture: Getty
Nice shades: this busker has a distinct mid-1950s cool about him. Picture: Getty
Age doesn't put her off - this lady valiantly busks outside a shop window. Picture: Getty
The streets of Ilford, Essex, were no doubt treated to a fine performance. Picture: Getty
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What is it with violinists and monkeys? Picture: Getty
Singing while he works on the Thames in London. Picture: Getty
A haunting image of a Hungarian violinist on the streets of Budapest. Picture: Getty
Entertaining the crowds on a foggy day. Nice hats. Picture: Getty