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Holyday Collection (#6)

"Capturing the Essence of Holyday: A Journey through Time and Joy" Immerse yourself in a world of holiday enchantment as we explore the vibrant snapshots from history

Background imageHolyday Collection: I Am Getting A Mouthful Of Fresh Air (colour litho)

I Am Getting A Mouthful Of Fresh Air (colour litho)
3094674 I Am Getting A Mouthful Of Fresh Air (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Am Getting A Mouthful Of Fresh Air)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Woman on a run away donkey (colour litho)

Woman on a run away donkey (colour litho)
3094545 Woman on a run away donkey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman on a run away donkey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHolyday Collection: The Carpet Gardens, Eastbourne (colour photo)

The Carpet Gardens, Eastbourne (colour photo)
3095406 The Carpet Gardens, Eastbourne (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpet Gardens, Eastbourne)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Towan Beach, Newquay (colour photo)

Towan Beach, Newquay (colour photo)
3095373 Towan Beach, Newquay (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Towan Beach, Newquay. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHolyday Collection: By the grandstand at Deauville racecourse, France (colour photo)

By the grandstand at Deauville racecourse, France (colour photo)
3098912 By the grandstand at Deauville racecourse, France (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By the grandstand at Deauville racecourse, France)

Background imageHolyday Collection: On the lawn at Deauville racecourse, France (colour photo)

On the lawn at Deauville racecourse, France (colour photo)
3098911 On the lawn at Deauville racecourse, France (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the lawn at Deauville racecourse, France)

Background imageHolyday Collection: On the Rue de Paris at Trouville, France (colour photo)

On the Rue de Paris at Trouville, France (colour photo)
3098909 On the Rue de Paris at Trouville, France (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Rue de Paris at Trouville, France)

Background imageHolyday Collection: The Future Unveiled (colour litho)

The Future Unveiled (colour litho)
3091280 The Future Unveiled (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Future Unveiled. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHolyday Collection: Breaking up for the Holidays (engraving)

Breaking up for the Holidays (engraving)
1603855 Breaking up for the Holidays (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking up for the Holidays)

Background imageHolyday Collection: School in the Holidays, a Lesson from America (b / w photo)

School in the Holidays, a Lesson from America (b / w photo)
1600960 School in the Holidays, a Lesson from America (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School in the Holidays, a Lesson from America)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Holiday Amusements of the Parisians at Bougival (engraving)

Holiday Amusements of the Parisians at Bougival (engraving)
1588949 Holiday Amusements of the Parisians at Bougival (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Amusements of the Parisians at Bougival)

Background imageHolyday Collection: The Prince of Wales travelling by motor car during his visit to the spa resort of Bad Homburg

The Prince of Wales travelling by motor car during his visit to the spa resort of Bad Homburg, Germany
6015104 The Prince of Wales travelling by motor car during his visit to the spa resort of Bad Homburg, Germany, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHolyday Collection: Man strolling along the seafront in his pyjamas in the morning (chromolitho)

Man strolling along the seafront in his pyjamas in the morning (chromolitho)
5996042 Man strolling along the seafront in his pyjamas in the morning (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Man wearing a bathing costume, sitting on a bench and smoking a cigar (chromolitho)

Man wearing a bathing costume, sitting on a bench and smoking a cigar (chromolitho)
5996010 Man wearing a bathing costume, sitting on a bench and smoking a cigar (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man wearing a bathing costume)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Saucy seaside bathing scene (colour litho)

Saucy seaside bathing scene (colour litho)
5995947 Saucy seaside bathing scene (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saucy seaside bathing scene. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHolyday Collection: Couple taking in the fresh air at the seaside (colour litho)

Couple taking in the fresh air at the seaside (colour litho)
5999965 Couple taking in the fresh air at the seaside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple taking in the fresh air at the seaside)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Royal Sovereign, one of the New Palace Steamers which operated boat trips between London

Royal Sovereign, one of the New Palace Steamers which operated boat trips between London
5999860 Royal Sovereign, one of the New Palace Steamers which operated boat trips between London and towns of the North Kent coast (photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHolyday Collection: Cinderella coach on the beach at Worthing, Sussex (photo)

Cinderella coach on the beach at Worthing, Sussex (photo)
5999827 Cinderella coach on the beach at Worthing, Sussex (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella coach on the beach at Worthing, Sussex)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Bastille Day celebrations (colour litho)

Bastille Day celebrations (colour litho)
6031091 Bastille Day celebrations (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bastille Day celebrations)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Advertisement for the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood on Wyre, Lancashire, 1841 (litho)

Advertisement for the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood on Wyre, Lancashire, 1841 (litho)
6030727 Advertisement for the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood on Wyre, Lancashire, 1841 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Cherub with tree and singing bird, greetings card. (litho)

Cherub with tree and singing bird, greetings card. (litho)
6031435 Cherub with tree and singing bird, greetings card. (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherub with tree and singing bird, greetings card)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Veranda, Rosapenna Hotel, Donegal, Ireland (slide)

Veranda, Rosapenna Hotel, Donegal, Ireland (slide)
6032336 Veranda, Rosapenna Hotel, Donegal, Ireland (slide) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veranda, Rosapenna Hotel, Donegal, Ireland)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Punch cartoon: Low Tide on Scarborough Sands - Bathing under Difficulties (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Low Tide on Scarborough Sands - Bathing under Difficulties (engraving)
6034862 Punch cartoon: Low Tide on Scarborough Sands - Bathing under Difficulties (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageHolyday Collection: The Englishman abroad: how to see Paris (litho)

The Englishman abroad: how to see Paris (litho)
6014155 The Englishman abroad: how to see Paris (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Englishman abroad: how to see Paris)

Background imageHolyday Collection: From a saucy prawn at Weymouth, greetings card (litho)

From a saucy prawn at Weymouth, greetings card (litho)
5995967 From a saucy prawn at Weymouth, greetings card (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a saucy prawn at Weymouth, greetings card)

Background imageHolyday Collection: A summer afternoon at Coney Island (litho)

A summer afternoon at Coney Island (litho)
6001750 A summer afternoon at Coney Island (litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: A summer afternoon at Coney Island)

Background imageHolyday Collection: View of Alassio (photo)

View of Alassio (photo)
6000814 View of Alassio (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Alassio. Illustration for a booklet of postcards, Ricordo di Alassio, c 1920)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Arriving at Margate (w / c on paper)

Arriving at Margate (w / c on paper)
610958 Arriving at Margate (w/c on paper) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arriving at Margate. Original artwork.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageHolyday Collection: Lady in her Summer Dress (coloured engraving)

Lady in her Summer Dress (coloured engraving)
610507 Lady in her Summer Dress (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady in her Summer Dress)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Lower Parade, East Cliff, Ramsgate. Postcard sent in 1913

Lower Parade, East Cliff, Ramsgate. Postcard sent in 1913
660590 Lower Parade, East Cliff, Ramsgate. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageHolyday Collection: Dinard - the beach and Royal Hotel. Postcard sent in 1913

Dinard - the beach and Royal Hotel. Postcard sent in 1913
660496 Dinard - the beach and Royal Hotel. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageHolyday Collection: Wellington Gardens, Great Yarmouth. Postcard sent in 1913

Wellington Gardens, Great Yarmouth. Postcard sent in 1913
660416 Wellington Gardens, Great Yarmouth. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageHolyday Collection: Calais, Le Casino, Le Restaurant. Postcard sent on 14 August 1913

Calais, Le Casino, Le Restaurant. Postcard sent on 14 August 1913
660070 Calais, Le Casino, Le Restaurant. Postcard sent on 14 August 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageHolyday Collection: Sightseeing in London during the Easter holidays (engraving)

Sightseeing in London during the Easter holidays (engraving)
587879 Sightseeing in London during the Easter holidays (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sightseeing in London during the Easter holidays)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Sightseeing in London during the Christmas holidays (engraving)

Sightseeing in London during the Christmas holidays (engraving)
587877 Sightseeing in London during the Christmas holidays (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sightseeing in London during the Christmas holidays)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Cheerfulness

Cheerfulness
LLM339783 Cheerfulness by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheerfulness. Young and old, come forth to play / On a sunshine holiday. - Milton)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Hampstead Heath at holiday time (engraving)

Hampstead Heath at holiday time (engraving)
729582 Hampstead Heath at holiday time (engraving) by Emslie, Alfred Edward (1848-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampstead Heath at holiday time)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Victorian holidays - hotel at Caen

Victorian holidays - hotel at Caen
3779477 Victorian holidays - hotel at Caen by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Victorian holidays - English tourist family in 19th century arriving at hotel at Caen, France)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Quay at Boulogne

Quay at Boulogne
3779473 Quay at Boulogne by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Quay at Boulogne, France. Fishwives selling fish from wicker baskets they carry on their backs, wearing wooden clogs)

Background imageHolyday Collection: The dramas of the beaches, girls overwhelmed by a wave and drowned while bathing

The dramas of the beaches, girls overwhelmed by a wave and drowned while bathing, in Osimo (colour litho)
2815031 The dramas of the beaches, girls overwhelmed by a wave and drowned while bathing, in Osimo (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageHolyday Collection: The entertainment of the royal family in the Gesso Valley, Queen Elena fishing (colour litho)

The entertainment of the royal family in the Gesso Valley, Queen Elena fishing (colour litho)
2814926 The entertainment of the royal family in the Gesso Valley, Queen Elena fishing (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Charles Dickenss A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickenss A Christmas Carol
3755817 Charles Dickenss A Christmas Carol by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Charles Dickenss A Christmas Carol)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Saint Monday, or the Working-Mans Holiday, the Pleasure-Van for Hampton-Court (engraving)

Saint Monday, or the Working-Mans Holiday, the Pleasure-Van for Hampton-Court (engraving)
2785503 Saint Monday, or the Working-Mans Holiday, the Pleasure-Van for Hampton-Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Monday)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Two by two, in the bag (colour litho)

Two by two, in the bag (colour litho)
2778486 Two by two, in the bag (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two by two, in the bag)

Background imageHolyday Collection: School-free children merrymaking on Hampstead Heath (b / w photo)

School-free children merrymaking on Hampstead Heath (b / w photo)
3637577 School-free children merrymaking on Hampstead Heath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School-free children merrymaking on Hampstead Heath)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Outing, Hampstead Heath (?) (b / w photo)

Outing, Hampstead Heath (?) (b / w photo)
3657123 Outing, Hampstead Heath (?) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outing, Hampstead Heath (?)

Background imageHolyday Collection: Greetings from... (chromolitho)

Greetings from... (chromolitho)
3656236 Greetings from.... (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings)

Background imageHolyday Collection: I hope those rude boys can t see us (colour litho)

I hope those rude boys can t see us (colour litho)
3641807 I hope those rude boys can t see us (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I hope those rude boys can t see us)




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"Capturing the Essence of Holyday: A Journey through Time and Joy" Immerse yourself in a world of holiday enchantment as we explore the vibrant snapshots from history. The Grand and Metropole Hotels, Folkestone, stand tall in a captivating colour photo, inviting us to indulge in luxurious getaways. Transport yourself into Charles Dickens's timeless masterpiece, "A Christmas Carol, " where spirits dance amidst festive cheer. Let your imagination run wild as you witness a woman too plump for a donkey ride, depicted in a lively colour litho that brings laughter to our hearts. Intrigue fills the air as we observe a man skillfully retrieving girls' bloomers with his walking stick; an amusing scene captured beautifully in another colourful litho. "I am having a fine holiday, " exclaims one figure in yet another vivid litho, reminding us of carefree moments filled with joyous memories. Travel back to 1616 and experience the Feast of Our Lady of the Forest through an exquisite oil on canvas painting. The divine atmosphere transports us to an era steeped in tradition and reverence. As we journey further into this collection, we stumble upon scenes depicting quieter times - "Not much going on down here. " These charming lithos remind us that sometimes it is within stillness that true beauty resides. "There is divinity which shapes our ends, " whispers one litho, encouraging contemplation about life's mysterious course. Another artwork evokes longing for connection - "I wish we could see more of one another" - capturing heartfelt sentiments shared across time. Delightful innocence radiates from children frolicking amidst crashing waves in 1909's "Children in the Sea. " Their laughter echoes throughout generations, reminding us to embrace simple pleasures even today. "Souvenirs de Brighton" invites nostalgia through its intricate engravings while bidding farewell to summer with "The Summer Girl leaves for Town.