Jumbo Collection

Pilots on flight deck of Jumbo Boeing 747 of Air New Zealand with sunrise ahead

Virgin Atlantic 747 aeroplane at Heathrow, London, England

Wombwells Poster
A poster from Bostock and Wombwells circus, featuring Madame Jumbo, performing horses and various other beasts, birds and reptiles. Date: Late 19th century

Elephant / Jumbo Scrap
Jumbo goes for a walk

Jumbo the elephant giving a ride at the zoo
Jumbo the elephant giving children a ride at the zoo. 1891

England / Colchester
The High Street, Colchester, Essex, showing the Town Hall, with the Jumbo Water Tower beyond. Date: 1950s

Jumbo floating restaurant illuminated at night, Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong, China

Barnums Elephant
circa 1890: Jumbo, the famous elephant which belonged to US showman Phineas Taylor Barnum, at London Zoo in Regents Park. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Elephant Ride - London Zoological Gardens, Regents Park Date: circa 1905

Caricature of P T Barnum and Jumbo the elephant
Caricature of Phineas Taylor (PT) Barnum (1810-1891), American showman and businessman, and Jumbo the African elephant which he bought for his circus from London Zoo in 1882

An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of
5311347 An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of 1881

A Bad Case of Consumption, from Puck, 1890. Creator: Joseph Keppler
A Bad Case of Consumption, from Puck, 1890

As Natural as Life, from Puck, 1888. Creator: Joseph Keppler
As Natural as Life, from Puck, 1888

Man standing on tail of plane
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View out of window of an A380 over Eastern Tureky

vintage circus poster art

Mandingo ritual of Mumbo Jumbo, Kolor
A Mandingo polygamist in a suit of tree bark beats one of his wives in the brutal ritual of Mumbo Jumbo, Kolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Japan, Tokyo, Narita International Airport, Plane on Tarmac

Elephant ride (probably London Zoo), Victorian period

Jumbo the elephant

RMS Titanic - postcard, Wallace Hartley, Captain Smith
RMS Titanic - unusual jumbo size postcard by A. Stott of Barnoldswick, The Wreck of the Titanic, with portraits of Wallace Hartley (violinist and bandleader) and Captain Edward Smith

A Big Order, Measuring Mr Jumbo for a New Suit Date: 1930

The body of Jumbo the elephant, pictured after his death following a rail crash at a marshalling yard in Ontario, Canada in 1885. Date: 1885

Jumbo's joy in the hot weather: Elephants shooting the chute at the Franco-British Exhibition held at White City, London 1908 Date: 1908

Jumbo Jet Boeing 747 viewed from below on landing approach, Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Attempt to remove Jumbo, the great elephant, from the Zoological Gardens (engraving)
557972 Attempt to remove Jumbo, the great elephant, from the Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attempt to remove Jumbo)

A Farewell Ride on Jumbo (engraving)
1623884 A Farewell Ride on Jumbo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farewell Ride on Jumbo. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 March 1882)

Sketches of Jumbo, the African elephant, at the Zoological Gardens (engraving)
558051 Sketches of Jumbo, the African elephant, at the Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Jumbo, the African elephant)

Johnnys Pa soaked by an Elephant at the Zoo
Comic Postcard - Johnnys Pa - Johnnys Pa takes the children to the Zoo (and gets a little more than he was bargaining for...!). Date: 1907

Cartoon, Mumbo Jumbo (Napoleon III)
Cartoon, Mumbo Jumbo. The Pope threatens Napoleon III, the French Emperor, with excommunication. An accompanying poem begins: Mumbo Jumbo was a Guy, Frightened people formerly

Mandinka polygamist in a bark suit beats one
A Mandinka polygamist in a tree-bark suit beats one of his wives in the brutal ritual of Mumbo Jumbo. From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa

Departure of Jumbo (engraving)
560439 Departure of Jumbo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of Jumbo)

A Farewell ride on Jumbo (engraving)
558052 A Farewell ride on Jumbo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farewell ride on Jumbo)

Jumbos Journey to the Docks (engraving)
1624123 Jumbos Journey to the Docks (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumbos Journey to the Docks)

Sketches in Uganda, the latest protectorate of the British Empire (litho)
1064410 Sketches in Uganda, the latest protectorate of the British Empire (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Uganda)

Jumbo the elephant: his attempted removal
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from the Zoological Society of London in 1882

Jumbo the elephant in his younger days
Sketches of Jumbo the elephant at the gardens of the Zoological Society, Regents Park, depicting Jumbo in his youth, showing how he lost his tusks whilst attempting to force open a door

Jumbo the elephant: on the way to Millwall docks
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from at the Zoological Society of London in 1882

Jumbo the elephant: on the way to St Katherines docks
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from the Zoological Society of London in 1882

Jumbo the elephant: on the way to the docks
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from the Zoological Society of London in 1882

Jumbo the elephant: the barge voyage to Millwall
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from the Zoological Society of London in 1882

Jumbo the elephant stuffed
Jumbos mannikin and the end result: celebrated elephant Jumbo is stuffed for posterity and continues touring with American showman P.T Barnum even in death. Date: 1886

Jumbo the elephant
Jumbo the African elephant pictured at the gardens of the Zoological Society, Regents Park, around the time he was purchased by American showman P.T Barnum. Date: 1885

Jumbo the elephant versus Charles Bradlaugh
Punch magazines comment on the unwelcome departure of the elephant Jumbo from England to America with P.T Barnum. Here Mr Punch suggests Barnum take an altogether different beast

The Departure of Jumbo, hoisting his Box from the Barge to the Quay at Millwall Docks (engraving)
1623909 The Departure of Jumbo, hoisting his Box from the Barge to the Quay at Millwall Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of Jumbo)

The attempted removal of Jumbo from the Zoological Gardens (engraving)
560440 The attempted removal of Jumbo from the Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Jumbo: A Majestic Tale of Aviation, Adventure, and Wonder" Step into the world of Jumbo, where giants roam the skies and captivate our imaginations. From the iconic Wombwells Poster to the awe-inspiring sight of pilots on the flight deck of a Jumbo Boeing 747 at sunrise, this is a story that takes us soaring through time. In London's Heathrow Airport, an elegant Virgin Atlantic 747 stands tall, ready to transport passengers across continents. Its presence reminds us of the boundless possibilities that lie beyond our horizons. Traveling back in time to Colchester in England, we encounter Barnum's legendary elephant - Jumbo. This gentle giant carried dreams upon his mighty shoulders as he gave joyous rides at London Zoological Gardens in Regents Park. His memory lives on through treasured photographs capturing moments filled with laughter and wonder. But not all tales are happy ones; even legends have their scrapes. The image being dismantled serves as a poignant reminder that even greatness can sometimes face adversity. Venturing further into history, we glimpse an enchanting Victorian era when elephant rides were cherished experiences at places like London Zoo. These snapshots capture a bygone era where children giggled with delight atop these magnificent creatures' backs. Fast forward to modern times aboard an A380 over Eastern Turkey – gazing out from its window reveals breathtaking landscapes below, and is here that we truly appreciate how aviation has connected us all and allowed us to witness nature's grandeur from above. P. T Barnum himself makes an appearance alongside his beloved Jumbo in a whimsical caricature – reminding us how this extraordinary duo captured hearts around the world with their larger-than-life performances under dazzling circus tents. Finally, we find ourselves transported far away from landlocked wonders as we behold Hong Kong's illuminated Aberdeen Harbour - home to the mesmerizing floating restaurant named after none other than Jumbo.