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Laughing Collection (page 7)

From royalty to comedians, laughter transcends time and culture

Background imageLaughing Collection: Sausage eating champion: Joe Steele of Bedlington Northumberland champion raw sausage

Sausage eating champion: Joe Steele of Bedlington Northumberland champion raw sausage eating champion. Circa 1965

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actors Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason, stars of tv programme Only Fools and Horses

Actors Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason, stars of tv programme Only Fools and Horses, on location in USA, episode Miami Twice, November 1991

Background imageLaughing Collection: Tv presenter Hughie Green seen here at home with his 14 year old daughter Linda

Tv presenter Hughie Green seen here at home with his 14 year old daughter Linda. 21st January 1958

Background imageLaughing Collection: Lillian Board all smiles despite coming third in her first mile race at the West London

Lillian Board all smiles despite coming third in her first mile race at the West London Stadium. 10th May 1970

Background imageLaughing Collection: Fashions taken during London Fashion Week 1964 Model wearing a tartan skirt

Fashions taken during London Fashion Week 1964 Model wearing a tartan skirt and waistcoat with a bow and arrow - archery - as a row of men sitting down on a bench look on

Background imageLaughing Collection: Keep Fit Grandma Joan Johnson, a fit 75 year old

Keep Fit Grandma Joan Johnson, a fit 75 year old, uses a daily dumbbell routine to keep her fit and healthy. April 1980

Background imageLaughing Collection: Kerry Packer (R) with Tony Greig 1977

Kerry Packer (R) with Tony Greig 1977

Background imageLaughing Collection: Ingrid Bergman actress May 1962 rehearsing for a TV play with Ralph Richardson

Ingrid Bergman actress May 1962 rehearsing for a TV play with Ralph Richardson. Holding a pistol gun

Background imageLaughing Collection: This chimney sweeper left his mark on the young lady

This chimney sweeper left his mark on the young lady

Background imageLaughing Collection: George and Kate Key on holiday in Great Yarmouth. George has had his summer holiday

George and Kate Key on holiday in Great Yarmouth. George has had his summer holiday at the resort since 1904. 1977

Background imageLaughing Collection: Pinkie the Guinea Pig and Perky the Kitten September 1978 Pictured at Pet Shop in

Pinkie the Guinea Pig and Perky the Kitten September 1978 Pictured at Pet Shop in Tottenahm London owned by George Finnett

Background imageLaughing Collection: Peter Sellers and his two partners from the Goons meet Prince Charles at a function

Peter Sellers and his two partners from the Goons meet Prince Charles at a function 11th November 1974

Background imageLaughing Collection: Prince Charles attending the launching of the new Goon book at the Eccentric club in

Prince Charles attending the launching of the new Goon book at the Eccentric club in London. At the reception he met Spike Milligan and Sir Harry Seacombe 29th November 1973

Background imageLaughing Collection: Craig Douglas Actor and Tonia Bern Campbell met at Heathrow Airport after arriving

Craig Douglas Actor and Tonia Bern Campbell met at Heathrow Airport after arriving from Brussels Dbase

Background imageLaughing Collection: Princess Diana Patron of the British Lung Foundation at the fifth anniversary to speak

Princess Diana Patron of the British Lung Foundation at the fifth anniversary to speak about lung disease. 26th June 1990

Background imageLaughing Collection: Leslie Phillips marries Angela Scoular In London August 1982

Leslie Phillips marries Angela Scoular In London August 1982 Dbase MSI

Background imageLaughing Collection: Jessica Lange Actress holding a model of King Kong after arriving in London Dbase MSI

Jessica Lange Actress holding a model of King Kong after arriving in London Dbase MSI

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actress Sophia Loren with William Holden October 1957

Actress Sophia Loren with William Holden October 1957

Background imageLaughing Collection: Queen Mother meets Danny Kaye Larry Hagman and his mother former actress Mary Martin at

Queen Mother meets Danny Kaye Larry Hagman and his mother former actress Mary Martin at the Royal Variety performance London Palladium. November 1980

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actress Patsy Kensit in the Limelight Club. April 1987

Actress Patsy Kensit in the Limelight Club. April 1987

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actress Elizabeth Taylor dancing with Nureyev wearing an unusual feathered dress

Actress Elizabeth Taylor dancing with Nureyev wearing an unusual feathered dress Liz Taylor March 1968 © Mirrorpix

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actor Mario Fabrizi 1961 with his 5 month old baby son Anthony Fabrizi Big

Actor Mario Fabrizi 1961 with his 5 month old baby son Anthony Fabrizi Big moustaches November 1961 1960s Cute babies child kid children kids 26/11/1961

Background imageLaughing Collection: Telly Savalas actor and golfer Severiano Ballesteros in September 1980 at Pro Am golf

Telly Savalas actor and golfer Severiano Ballesteros in September 1980 at Pro Am golf tournament

Background imageLaughing Collection: Jon Pertwee actor and Jean Marsh actress Dbase MSI

Jon Pertwee actor and Jean Marsh actress Dbase MSI

Background imageLaughing Collection: John Bindon actor with girlfriend Vicki Hodge celebrating after winning his court case at

John Bindon actor with girlfriend Vicki Hodge celebrating after winning his court case at the Old Bailey

Background imageLaughing Collection: Raquel Welch dancing with Tony Hadley at Hippodrome London in Ocotber 1984

Raquel Welch dancing with Tony Hadley at Hippodrome London in Ocotber 1984

Background imageLaughing Collection: John Cleese actor comedian with wife Barbara Trentham at LAP. 24th February 1981

John Cleese actor comedian with wife Barbara Trentham at LAP. 24th February 1981

Background imageLaughing Collection: Wendy Richard actress is to marry advertising chief Will Thorpe at Marylebone in London

Wendy Richard actress is to marry advertising chief Will Thorpe at Marylebone in London, June 1980

Background imageLaughing Collection: Marilyn Monroe drinking a cup of tea as she sits with Laurence Olivier smoking a

Marilyn Monroe drinking a cup of tea as she sits with Laurence Olivier smoking a cigarette cirac 1956

Background imageLaughing Collection: George Best gets changed into the No. 7 Nuneaton Borough shirt

George Best gets changed into the No. 7 Nuneaton Borough shirt, in readiness for the match. 7th March 1983

Background imageLaughing Collection: Child being pulled on sledge by her two pet dogs in the snow Winter fun

Child being pulled on sledge by her two pet dogs in the snow Winter fun Little girl in Grenwich Park Sled-ride Dog January 1982 1980s 13/01/1982

Background imageLaughing Collection: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 24 January 1997

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 24 January 1997 - The Prince during his visit to Howard House Commercial Centre in North Shields, chatting to Peggy Walmsley

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actor: Roy Kinnear seen here with an elephant at London Zoo. February 1987

Actor: Roy Kinnear seen here with an elephant at London Zoo. February 1987

Background imageLaughing Collection: Mark Macauley. August 1981 P035460

Mark Macauley. August 1981 P035460

Background imageLaughing Collection: Polo: Jimmy Edwards captained the Whocko polo team that was beaten by

Polo: Jimmy Edwards captained the Whocko polo team that was beaten by The Troubleshooters at Ham Polo Club. Polo player David Healy and Jimmy Edwards have a breather during half time

Background imageLaughing Collection: Children of the tenement blocks of Govan, Glasgow seen here playing a game of street

Children of the tenement blocks of Govan, Glasgow seen here playing a game of street cricket. September 1956

Background imageLaughing Collection: The locals at 'The Clyde'pub in Govan joke with the Landlord. September 1956

The locals at "The Clyde"pub in Govan joke with the Landlord. September 1956
The locals at " The Clyde" pub in Govan joke with the Landlord. September 1956

Background imageLaughing Collection: Comedian Bobby Pattinson is given a bumpy ride by the Dallas Boys, back in June, 1977

Comedian Bobby Pattinson is given a bumpy ride by the Dallas Boys, back in June, 1977. The Dallas boys had just signed to appear for several weeks at Bobbys club, the Talk of the Tyne, in Gateshead

Background imageLaughing Collection: Stephen Lewis (Actor) seen here in the role of bus inspector Blakey from iOn the busesI

Stephen Lewis (Actor) seen here in the role of bus inspector Blakey from iOn the busesI. August 1974 S74-4606

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actor Telly Savalas seen here playing golf. September 1974 S74-5732-001

Actor Telly Savalas seen here playing golf. September 1974 S74-5732-001

Background imageLaughing Collection: Margaret Rutherford and Sid James. April 1965 P011168

Margaret Rutherford and Sid James. April 1965 P011168

Background imageLaughing Collection: Labour Party Conference 1952 Jim Callaghan, Hugh Dalton

Labour Party Conference 1952 Jim Callaghan, Hugh Dalton and Tony Greenwood outside Winter Garden. September 1952 C4867

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actress Audrey Freeman -stretches out her arms as she takes a go on a slide

Actress Audrey Freeman -stretches out her arms as she takes a go on a slide. September 1952 C4680-001

Background imageLaughing Collection: Actress Maria Riqueline tickled off-stage after a performance. October 1952 C4907

Actress Maria Riqueline tickled off-stage after a performance. October 1952 C4907

Background imageLaughing Collection: Two Women at a Window, c. 1655 / 1660. Creator: BartolomeEsteban Murillo

Two Women at a Window, c. 1655 / 1660. Creator: BartolomeEsteban Murillo
Two Women at a Window, c. 1655/1660

Background imageLaughing Collection: God, that Eisenbach!, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung

God, that Eisenbach!, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
God, that Eisenbach!, 1911

Background imageLaughing Collection: Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) gaping to regulate its body temperature, with attendant hoverflies

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) gaping to regulate its body temperature, with attendant hoverflies, the Paraguay River, Taiama Reserve, western Pantanal, Brazil, South America

Background imageLaughing Collection: Victorian boy laughing as he looks through a kaleidescope

Victorian boy laughing as he looks through a kaleidescope
A young 19th century boy is laughing with delight as he peers through a kaleidoscope with his right eye, whilst covering up his left eye




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From royalty to comedians, laughter transcends time and culture. HRH Queen Elizabeth II, known for her grace and poise, shows us that even the most regal of individuals can't resist a good laugh. Laurel and Hardy, in their iconic silent film 'Leave Them Laughing, ' brought joy to audiences with their slapstick humor. The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), captured by Il ya Repin in 1890, reminds us that laughter has been a universal language throughout history. Even animals join in on the laughter; just listen to the braying of a donkey. Charlie Chaplin, an English film actor and comedian who stole hearts with his timeless performances, proved that laughter knows no boundaries. In Beijing's Tanzhe Temple stands the Laughing Buddha statue, symbolizing happiness and contentment. Frans Hals' masterpiece 'The Laughing Cavalier' immortalizes infectious mirth from centuries ago. Fat Geese. By Lawson Wood captures the whimsy geese bringing smiles to our faces. Playboy bunny girls spreading joy in West Indies during February 1965 remind us that laughter is also about embracing fun and freedom. And finally, H. M Bateman's artwork titled 'A Little Impression' showcases how mischievousness can lead to uncontrollable giggles. Whether it's through art or real-life moments, let's cherish those precious instances when we find ourselves caught up in fits of genuine laughter.