Father Christmas Collection (#10)

Saint Barbara in Glory with Saints Nicholas and Jerome, second half 16th century

A Jolly Xmas, 1934. Creator: Frederick George Lewin
A Jolly Xmas, 1934. Father Christmas holds a transmitter with loudspeaker and aerial

Saint Nicolas of Myra, 1470s. Creator: Unknown
Saint Nicolas of Myra, 1470s

St. Nicholas; St. Dionisia and Son; St. Agatha; Conception of the Virgin

Father Christmas surprises children sheltering in the tunnels of London Underground, December 1940. Sunday Pictorial Published Picture 22/12/1940

Picture shows an RAF (Royal Airforce) party for children of Belgium, in Brussels. One of the airmen is dressed up as Father Christmas

Santa Claus at a party for policemens children at the Knowsley Safari Park, pictured with baby elephant Opel. 23rd December 1974

"Trafalgar"Tug captain John French in the shape of Father Christmas safely
" Trafalgar" Tug captain John French in the shape of Father Christmas safely on board the Bar Lightship " Planet" pictured with its crew

A toast at the Mersey Bar - Captain Nicholas Burns of the lightship Planet and Santa Claus (Captain John French of the tug Trafalgar). 23rd December 1969

Santa arrives at Huyton Fire Station, for a special Christmas party for 20 lucky boys and girls, the crew on Green Watch raised the money for the event ny running 10km around Birkenhead Park

Father Christmas at Teesside Airport. 1976

Dog dressed as Father Christmas. 1976

Father Christmas with kids on sleigh, Middlesbrough. Circa 195

Father Christmas on rooftops, in Middlesbrough. Circa 195

Santa Claus and "reindeer". 1974
Santa Claus and " reindeer". 1974

Father Christmas, having a nap at Robinsons Fish and Chips, Teesside, December 1972

Miss Santa Claus at Incognito Nightclub, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, December 1972

Father Christmas looking through a Holly Wreath. 12th December 1921

TURKEY TIME AT TURKEY STREET. When the 11. 44am train left Liverpool Street
TURKEY TIME AT TURKEY STREET. When the 11.44am train left Liverpool Street Station today on board was a chef in full regalia accompanied by Santa Claus

A female model in a santa outfit with a selection of childrens toys for Christmas. December 1981

TURKEY TIME AT TURKEY STREET. When the 11. 44am train left Liverpool Street
TURKEY TIME AT TURKEY STREET. When the 11.44am train left Liverpool Street Station today on board was a chef in full regalia accompanied by Santa Claus

Colin Bell, Jimmy Tarbuck and Bobby Charlton pose with some turkeys. 23rd December 1971

Santa Claus arrives by helicopter at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 17th December 1962. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Father Christmas Tours Birmingham City Centre, 8th December 1979. Centre Hotel, Cecil Gee

A Bristol Sycamore HR13 Helicopter delivers a special guest to RAF Linton 18th December 1953

Uptons Santa Claus. 1973

Twelve leading show business personalities are to act as Father Christmasses at the Variety Club of Great Britains Christmas Luncheon at the Savoy Hotel

Father Christmas arrives on horseback at Woodley School 30th November 1968

Father Christmas seen here arriving in Woodley 18th November 1966

A small girl receives a present from Father Christmas at Woodley 18th November 1966

As her brother checks out Santa Clauss beard in Wellsteed department store in Broad Street, Reading, it dawns on his little sister that this Santa maybe a fake. 16th December 1969

Brother and sister meet Father Christmas in his Grotto at Wellsteed department store in Broad Street, Reading 16th December 1969

Father Christmas arrives on horseback at Woodley School 30th November 1968

Father Christmas seen here handing out balloons in Tilhurst. 18th November 1966

Father Christmas seen here on the roof of Wellsteed department store in Broad Street Reading 16th December 1969

A small girl looks in wonderment at Father Christmas during the Birch Copse School party. 3rd December 1968

Tuttys Santas parade from Reading railway station to Tuttys department store 11th November 1970

Father Christmas seen here helping his assistant into a horse drawn carriage after arriving at Reading railway station to take part in Tuttys department store Santas Grotto parade 11th November 1970

Father Christmas seen here arriving at Reading railway station to take part in Tuttys department store Santas Grotto parade 11th November 1970

After a hard day in the Grotto, with children pulling your beard and screaming and crying because they are frighten of the man in the big red suit

Christmas: Father Christmas seen here at Pontings. Santa is played by 88 year old Stanley Ross. December 1956 A575-014

The BBC unveiled their stars for the Christmas season. And as usual, all the top names will be on the box during the holiday

English musician Ray Ellington dressed as Santa Claus at the Paddington Green Hospital for children. 22nd December 1957

Santa is arrested by policeman for obstruction. He had been offering to pose with passers by while a colleague took pictures outside the Harrods Store in London. 19th December 1982

Policemen speak to Santa Claus outside the Harrods Store in London. Santa was offering to pose with passers by while a colleague took pictures. Police arrested him for obstruction. 19th December 1982

Father Christmas, of Bentalls Store, Ealing, takes the tube to pick up his sleigh. He seems to get no reaction from the commuters. 20th December 1984

Father Christmas was on his way to a party in aid of Save Tadworth Court Hospital which was being held on the luxury boat Sir Thomas More

Santa stopped in his tracks. Father Christmas sitting on railway tracks. 7th December 1995

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Father Christmas braves the winter wonderland, riding his bicycle through a picturesque beech woodland, adorned with a magical coat of snow and ice. With digital manipulation, he becomes an enchanting sight that captures the imagination. In bustling Shibuya ward, Tokyo, Japan, Christmas Santas walk across the famous Shibuya crossing in unison, spreading joy and cheer to all who witness their festive parade. Russian Dolls dressed as Father Christmas gather at Hachiko dog meeting point for a merry reunion. Flying on his bicycle past a full moon above a wintry forest creates an ethereal scene that only Digital Manipulation can bring to life. The Vindication of Christmas woodcut from 1653 reminds us of the timeless tradition upheld by Father Christmas throughout history. Pedaling past fir trees covered in glistening snow brings delight to both young and old alike with presents in tow - thanks to Digital Manipulation's touch of magic. Advertising Santas Grotto invites children into a world filled with excitement and anticipation during this special time of year. Boxgrove Tipteers perform their heartwarming Mummers Play in October 1936, showcasing the enduring spirit within local communities worldwide. Pears Annual from 1896 immerses readers in vibrant colors as they celebrate the holiday season together. Krampus and St. Nicholas take center stage in Carl Baumann's journal written between 1813-25; reminding us that even Santa Claus has his own unique companions along his journey.