Bank Holiday Collection (page 2)

Holidaymakers enjoy the August Bank Holiday in Brighton, East Sussex. 5th August 1962

Young love in overcoats... two of the many couples who found the elements too severe for
Young love in overcoats...two of the many couples who found the elements too severe for the beach. They kept on the go to pass the time away. Southport, Merseyside, 5th August 1963

Empty deck chairs sprawl forlornly on the deserted beach at Rhyl after the storm had driven home the holidaymakers. 26th May 1955

A group of friends playing in the sea at Newquay, Cornwall during the Whitsun bank holiday. 22nd June 1952

Whos watching who? Two young girls watch the monkeys at Coventry Zoo. Its rather difficult to tell who is staring at who. 1st June 1967

A view from the pavement as traffic is built up along the A556 towards Manchester, as traffic pours home from North Wales after a sizzling Easter Bank Holiday Monday. 7th April 1969

Traffic including three motorcyclists stop and queue along the A556 towards Manchester, as holiday makers poured home from North Wales after a sizzling Easter Bank Holiday Monday. 7th April 1969

Buses and cars queue in built up traffic along the A556 towards Manchester, as holiday makers poured home from North Wales after a sizzling Easter Bank Holiday Monday. 7th April 1969

A long queue on Easter bank holiday monday as traffic built up when holiday makers returned to Manchester after a sunny weekend in North Wales. 7th April 1969

Pedestrians look over at the traffic built up along the A556 towards Manchester, as holiday makers set off home from North Wales, after a sizzling Easter Bank Holiday Monday. 7th April 1969

Traffic seen building up from an ariel view on the A2, Bank holiday 29th May 1967

A rainy finish to a wet Whit weekend was the order of the day, in London at least. A poster covered column outside Victoria station advertising foreign holidays and travel

Traffic scene on the Brighton Road at Posley on Whit Monday 1955 Local Caption
Traffic scene on the Brighton Road at Posley on Whit Monday 1955 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 Local Caption
Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Policeman directing August Bank Holiday taffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Mortorist seen here trying to repair his MG as heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20 passes him by.. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Whitsun traffic congestion in South London as everyone makes their way to the coast. 18th May 1959 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Visitors watching the sports held at County Camp and Sea Scouts meet in Packington Park, near Meriden which is owned by the Earl of Aylesford

Crowds milling around looking for a bargain at Rugbys open-air market during a hot bank holiday Monday. 28th August 1967

A sunny Good Friday on the South Coast e Fashion model Madeline Brown of Southampton
A sunny Good Friday on the South Coast Ð Fashion model Madeline Brown of Southampton, enjoy the Spring sunshine at Highcliffe near Bournemouth, Hants. April 1958

Traffic scene on the Brighton Road at Posley on Whit Monday 1955 Local Caption
Traffic scene on the Brighton Road at Posley on Whit Monday 1955 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Policeman directing August Bank Holiday taffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Whitsun traffic jam on the A3 following a road traffic accident. 18th May 1959

Visitors watching the sports held at County Camp and Sea Scouts meet in Packington Park, near Meriden which is owned by the Earl of Aylesford

Ernest Barnes of Motspur Park, New Malden, relaxes at home in his garden, south-west London, 3rd August 1946

Maypole dancing May 1934 P012317

The Easter Hunt and The City Hunt, May 1, 1803. May 1, 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Easter Hunt and The City Hunt, May 1, 1803

Easter Monday, or The Cockney Hunt, July 14, 1807. July 14, 1807
Easter Monday, or The Cockney Hunt, July 14, 1807

Bank Holiday - The Swings, 1920, 1920. Artist: Randolph Schwabe
Bank Holiday - The Swings, 1920, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Boat race on the River Thames for the August bank holiday, London, 1925

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927. Oxford just ahead by Hammersmith Bridge. The traditional university rowing race on the River Thames starts at Putney and finishes at Mortlake

Bank Holiday, 1912 (1935). Artist: William Strang
Bank Holiday, 1912 (1935). After the painting by William Strang, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 23. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Crowds on Oxford Street during the bank holiday which followed King George VIs coronation, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

A bank holiday crowd on board a paddle steamer headed for Margate, London, 1926-1927. A boat from the Ols Swan Pier, just above London Bridge and opposite Fishmongers Hall

A bank holiday crowd waiting for a train to Margate, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A donkey ride on a bank holiday on Hamstead Heath, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Steam yacht, a bank holiday fairground attraction on Hamstead Heath, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

A merry-go-round, part of a bank holiday carnival on Hamstead Heath, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

The rubbish left on Hamstead Heath after a bank holiday, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

London bank holiday carnival, Hamstead Heath, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
London bank holiday carnival, Hamstead Heath, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927. The traditional university rowing race starts at Putney and finishes at Mortlake. The course is 4 miles and 374 yards (6, 779 m)

Finish of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927. The traditional university rowing race starts at Putney and finishes at Mortlake. The course is 4 miles and 374 yards (6, 779 m)

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"Bank Holiday: A Timeless Tradition of Leisure and Excitement" Step back in time to Platform 1 at Paddington Station, 1904. The air is filled with anticipation as families embark on their Bank Holiday adventures. Fast forward to Monday 4th April 1994, where the premier league match between QPR and Leeds United ignites Loftus Road with thrilling action. The crowd roars as goals are scored, creating unforgettable memories. During World War II in 1943, even amidst turmoil, passengers at Paddington Station find solace in the respite offered by a Bank Holiday. It becomes a symbol of hope during challenging times. Traveling further back to Appy Ampstead on a Bank Holiday in both 1900 and 1933 reveals joyous scenes captured by an unknown creator. Laughter fills the air as people revel in the festivities of this special day. The Model Yacht Club captures the essence of leisurely pursuits on Bank Holidays with MCF01_02_0084 photograph from an unknown era - reminding us that these holidays have always been about relaxation and enjoyment. August 1945 marks peacetime for Europe after years of war; Berlin embraces newfound freedom during this Bank Holiday period. Celebrations fill the streets as citizens rejoice together. In Birmingham, a Co-Operative milkman delivers his goods via horse-drawn float – showcasing how even essential services adapt to ensure everyone can enjoy their well-deserved holiday break. A motor mechanic battles against adversity while trying to repair a broken-down car during heavy August Bank traffic – highlighting that not all moments are smooth sailing but perseverance prevails during these cherished days off work. William Hatherell's painting "On Pleasure Bent - A Bank Holiday Roadside Scene" transports us back to Victorian England in 1890. Families gather along country lanes for picnics and games under sunny skies – epitomizing the essence of a Bank Holiday.