Entertainment Collection

SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. The open-air championship match between John L. Sullivan (The Boston Strong Boy) and Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi, 8 July 1889

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

Edgar Degas: At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. Oil on canvas, 1873
DEGAS: ABSINTHE, 1873. Edgar Degas: At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. Oil on canvas, 1873

Europe, Ireland, Dublin. Exterior of Brazen Head pub, established in 1198 AD. Credit as
Ireland, Dublin. Exterior of Brazen Head pub, established in 1198 AD. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(RF)

View of the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York, 1930s
HARLEM: COTTON CLUB, 1930s. View of the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York, 1930s

Fremont Street, Las Vegas
Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas is famous for its spectacular light shows

Illustration, jazz band, six men wearing bow ties and waistcoats playing trumpet, trombone, drums, clarinet, banjo and double bass, front view

Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900
COURT BALL AT THE HOFBURG. Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900. Emperor Francis Joseph is on the far right

Beach, Marco Island, Florida, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Skiers making early tracks after fresh snow fall at Alta Ski Resort, one of the resorts in America where only skiers are allowed, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, North America

Universal Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, North America

Welcome to Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, North America

Beach, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Morris Dancing FF003010
Town Street, Thaxted, Essex. A group of morris dancers and a unicorn hobby horse at a Thaxted Morris Ring meeting. Photographed by John Gay in the mid-1960s

Michaelmas Fair CBR01_01_05
Market Place, Wallingford, Oxfordshire. People looking at the stalls at the Michaelmas Fair in the Market Place. 1895, unknown photographer

Dancing in a dingy cellar in Soho, London Cy Lauries jazz band beats it out and the fashions of the jiving girls are as traditional as the jazz

Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

My Fair Lady, Adelphi Theatre, 1980 DD004008
Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London. Photographed by Paul Barkshire, 2nd November 1980. Lerner and Loewes My Fair Lady, starring Tony Britton, Caroline Villiers, Peter Bayliss and Anna Neagle

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr Darcy at the Ball. Illustration by Hugh Thomson from the 1894 edition of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, originally published in 1813

The jive 1950 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Windmill Theatre Owner Miss Sheila Van Dam watches as the curtain comes down over the legs of the Windmill Girl Dancers for the last time today as the era of the famous Windmill Theatre London comes

Publicity still for the Hollywood film Some Like It Hot (1959): Director and Producer, Billy Wilder. Marily Monroe with her co-stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in drag

St. Louis Christian cathedral in Jackson Square, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

Lagoon Bridge and Swan Boat in the Public Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A fairground type traction engine in Market Square (or Commercial Square) with several men and children gathered to look at it. Photographer: Unknown

Fairground in Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1920
A fairground ride, Chair-O-Planes, set up in Market Square (or Commercial Square). The Wellington Hotel can be seen in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Punch and Judy Man (The) (1963)
A portrait of Tony Hancock as Wally Pinner the Punch and Judy Man with puppet

JITTERBUG 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

American actor James Dean with Swiss actress Ursula Andress, 9 September 1955
DEAN & ANDRESS, 1955. American actor James Dean with Swiss actress Ursula Andress, 9 September 1955

Ballerina Margot Fonteyn
New York, New York: September 15, 1950 Ballerina Margot Fonteyn in a production of Swan Lake

Illustration of two knights competing in a medieval jousting tournament

USA-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh: Heinz Stadium home of the Pittsburgh Steelers Football
USA, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh: Heinz Stadium home of the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team / Late Afternoon

American cinema actress. A scene from How to Marry A Millionaire
MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. A scene from How to Marry A Millionaire

Dance: Charleston, 1920S
DANCE: CHARLESTON, 1920s

Drummer Gene Krupa
United States: c. 1947 Jazz drummer and compser Gene Krupa playing the drums

Ragtime Band BL23648_A
MAISON LYONS, London. Ragtime band playing at the department store in Oxford Street, 1916. Bedford Lemere

Drum band Olodum performing in Pelourinho during carnival, Bahia, Brazil, South America

Ferry wheel at Tibidabo amusement park, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Carnival of Basel (Basler Fasnacht), Basel, Canton of Basel City, Switzerland, Europe

India-Tourism-Music-Entertainment-Beatles
Graffiti mural of the Beatles painted on the walls of a hall at the Beatles ashram, in Rishikesh. An abandoned spiritual retreat in northern India where The Beatles famously learned to meditate

American actress. The most popular pin-up photograph of the American armed forces during World War II
BETTY GRABLE (1916-1973). American actress. The most popular pin-up photograph of the American armed forces during World War II

Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Golf Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Golf
California: c. 1953 Dean Martin appears to get the best of Jerry Lewis with his hand grabbing the top of the golf club

John Greenwood: (American) Sea Captains Carousing in Surinam. Oil on bed ticking, c1758
GREENWOOD: SEA CAPTAINS. John Greenwood: (American) Sea Captains Carousing in Surinam. Oil on bed ticking, c1758

Men standing in front of the Board of Trade bar and gambling house in Butte, Montana
MONTANA: GAMBLING, 1939. Men standing in front of the Board of Trade bar and gambling house in Butte, Montana. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939

Jousting knights
Knights competing in a tournament, Middle Ages. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Wing walking EPW037854
Wing walking without a harness on an Aviation Tours Ltd Avro 504K. May 1932. From a copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

The famous Beale Street at night, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

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"Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of entertainment, where every corner holds a unique experience. From the dazzling lights of Fremont Street in Las Vegas to the timeless beauty captured by Edgar Degas' masterpiece 'At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker, ' entertainment knows no boundaries. Travel back in time as you step into Brazen Head pub, established way back in 1198 AD, and feel the rich history of Europe unfold before your eyes. Or transport yourself to Harlem's Cotton Club during the 1930s, where jazz music filled the air and unforgettable performances took center stage. Indulge in pure bliss on Marco Island's pristine beach or Longboat Key's picturesque shores, where relaxation meets endless possibilities for fun under the sun. Witness knights competing fiercely in a medieval jousting tournament through an enchanting illustration that takes you back to a time of chivalry and honor. Feel your adrenaline rush as skiers carve their early tracks after fresh snowfall at Alta Ski Resort, creating art with each turn they make. Lose yourself amidst movie magic at Universal Studios and let your imagination run wild as you become part of iconic film sets. And who can forget that iconic 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign? It beckons visitors from all over the world to immerse themselves in this city known for its unmatched entertainment scene. From dancing to Cy Lauries jazz band beats in Soho's dingy cellar to witnessing Margot Fonteyn gracefully twirl on stage like a ballerina extraordinaire – entertainment truly knows how to captivate our hearts. "