Pleasure Garden Collection (#2)

Floral Staircase, Royal Princes Parade, Bridlington (colour photo)
3095415 Floral Staircase, Royal Princes Parade, Bridlington (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floral Staircase, Royal Princes Parade)

Vauxhall Garden, 1809. 1809. Creators: Thomas Rowlandson, J
Vauxhall Garden, 1809

Vauxhall Garden, October 2, 1809. October 2, 1809. Creators: Thomas Rowlandson, J
Vauxhall Garden, October 2, 1809

Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c. 1830, (1947). Creator: George Hunt
Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c.1830, (1947). Landscape with a cricket match taking place at Irelands Gardens, Brighton, Sussex. From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus

The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Ranelagh House, built in 1688-89 by the Earl of Ranelagh was a fashionable, open air music venue and pleasure garden in Chelsea

A Card of Invitation to Ranelagh, c1876. Creator: Unknown
A Card of Invitation to Ranelagh, c1876. Ranelagh House, built in 1688-89 by the Earl of Ranelagh was a fashionable, open air music venue and pleasure garden in Chelsea

The Music Hall, Surrey Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Music Hall, Surrey Gardens, (c1878). View of the Music Hall in the Royal Surrey Gardens, Newington, London. It was built in 1856 and largely constructed from cast iron

View in the Surrey Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
View in the Surrey Gardens, (c1878). People having tea on the terrace outside a pavilion in the Royal Surrey Gardens in Newington, London

Old Views in Lambeth, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Views in Lambeth, (c1878). The village of Lambeth on the south bank of the River Thames, now part of greater London. Places listed are

Dr. Lettsoms House, Grove Hill, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Dr. Lettsoms House, Grove Hill, (c1878). The house of physician and philanthropist John Coakley Lettsom (1744-1815) in the village of Camberwell, (now part of south east London), was built in 1780

Fountain in the Surrey Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Fountain in the Surrey Gardens, (c1878). Royal Surrey Gardens were pleasure gardens in Newington, London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places

Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). By the late 1700s there were over 200 pleasure gardens in and around London, one of which was Vauxhall Gardens, south of the Thames

The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). By the late 1700s there were over 200 pleasure gardens in and around London, one of which was Vauxhall Gardens, south of the Thames, which opened in 1660

Central Pleasure Gardens, looking towards The Square, 1929. From Bournemouth: The centre of health and sunshine, a booklet promoting tourism in the Bournemouth area. [Published in 1929]

Central Pleasure Gardens, 1929. From Bournemouth: The centre of health and sunshine, a booklet promoting tourism in the Bournemouth area. [Published in 1929]

Upper Pleasure Gardens in Rhododendron Time, 1929. From Bournemouth: The centre of health and sunshine, a booklet promoting tourism in the Bournemouth area. [Published in 1929]

The Childrens Corner, Central Pleasure Gardens, 1929. From Bournemouth: The centre of health and sunshine, a booklet promoting tourism in the Bournemouth area. [Published in 1929]

Society at the Marylebone Gardens, 1755, (1920). Artist: John Tinney
Society at the Marylebone Gardens, 1755, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Vauxhall Gardens, 1785, (1920)
Vauxhall Gardens, 1785, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Beaufoys Vinegar Works on the site of Cupers Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1809

Cupers Bridge, Lambeth, London, 1807. Artist: Henry de Cort
Cupers Bridge, Lambeth, London, 1807. A wooden, old gate in the road leading from Neptune Place. Cupers Bridge formed part of Cupers Pleasure Gardens which operated between c1690 and c1760

Cupers Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1801. Artist: Charles Tomkins
View of Beaufoys Vinegar Works, Lambeth, London, 1801. The vinegar works were established on the former site of Cupers Pleasure Gardens

The Chinese Building and Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1750. Artist
The Chinese Building and Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1750. People stroll in the gardens or ride in boats along the canal

Scene at Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, London, 1741. Artist: M Ramano
Scene at Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, London, 1741. On the left a group of figures stand with speech bubbles appearing from thier mouths

St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, c1775. A large woman having difficulty passing through a gap in a fence, much to the amusement of the men near by

Vauxhall Gardens, London, 1780. Artist: Pierre Alexandre Wille
Scene at Vauxhall Gardens, London, 1780; showing a fashionably dressed woman shielding herself with a fan from the gaze of three men

The diversion of battledore and shittlecock, c1745, taken from an orignal painting in Vauxhall Gardens, London; an interior scene showing a man and woman playing a game of shuttlecock together

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, c1745
Scene showing Mademoiselle Catherina in the centre apparently providing entertainment due to her small size for a gathering of fashionably dressed figures

Building houses with cards, c1745. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Building houses with cards ; interior scene showing a group of men, women and children playing with cards, taken from an original painting from Vauxhall Gardens, c1745

Playing the game at quadrille, c1745
Playing the game at quadrille ; interior scene showing a group of men and woman playing a game of cards, taken from an original painting from Vauxhall Gardens, c1745

The Stealing of a Kiss, c1745, interior scene depicting a woman about to kiss a man, who gives the appearance of being asleep, his wig has fallen as he lies with outstretched legs

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1751. Artist: Johann Sebastian Muller
View of Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1751

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1850
Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1820; open every evening except Saturday; American Wonders, Ella and Leon, Herr Sommers Band, French Equestrian Troupe

The Humorous Diversion of the Country Play at Blindmans Buff, Vauxhall Gardens, London, c1745
The Humorous Diversion of the Country Play at Blindmans Buff, Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1745; showing five figures playing with a blindfolded young man

The Exercise of See Saw, Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1745; showing a young man and woman on a see-saw. As the woman loses her balance she is thrown into the arms of another man standing

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1751
View of Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1751; showing the Grand Walk at the entrance and the orchestra

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1752. Artist: Edward Rooker
View of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1752; with figures in the foreground

View of the Pleasure Gardens from the Summit of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
View of the Pleasure Gardens from the Summit of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress of historic and archaeological significance

Pleasure Garden Lusthof Country house garden
Pleasure Garden, Lusthof. Country house with a garden where an elegant company enjoys a meal and music. Some lovers in the garden and sitting in the grass in the foreground

Tivoli gardens, Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark. The Nimb Hotel illuminated at dusk in summer

A Map of Chelsea, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438440 A Map of Chelsea, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Crystal Palace illuminated by Brock, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P. Monckton, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, 1900]

Vauxhall Gardens by Day, c1900
Vauxhall Gardens By Day, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

An admission ticket to Vauxhall Gardens, 1786, (1912). A printed ticket for the Vauxhall Jubilee of 1786, a celebration of Spring Gardens own history

The Palace Bridge and Pleasure Garden, Berlin, Germany. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Vauxhall Gardens, 1795. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Vauxhall Gardens, 1795. Vauxhall Gardens in Lambeth, London, was a pleasure ground open for public amusement, and filled with statues, landscaped walks, theatrical arches, a Rotunda

Dragon Boat Lake, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Pagoda in the famous amusement park of Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

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Step into a world of enchantment and delight at the Pleasure Gardens. From the iconic Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark to the breathtaking view from Sigiriya in Sri Lanka, these gardens have captivated visitors for centuries. In Tivoli Gardens, located in Hovedstaden, Denmark, you'll find yourself immersed in a magical wonderland. With its vibrant colors and thrilling rides, it's no wonder that this garden has become an icon of fun and excitement. The Pleasure Gardens Theatre in Folkestone takes us back to a bygone era. In the late 19th-early 20th century, this theater was a hub of entertainment and cultural performances. It served as a gathering place for people seeking joy and relaxation through music and drama. Traveling across continents brings us to South Africa Pavilion where we can witness the beauty of another pleasure garden. The lush greenery surrounding it creates an oasis-like atmosphere that invites visitors to unwind and enjoy nature's tranquility. For those seeking respite amidst urban landscapes, Kensington Gardens is an idyllic retreat. These gardens offer stunning views from their tea balcony while bands play melodious tunes nearby. Each corner holds its own charm - whether it be MCF01_02_0091 or MCF01_02_0088 - inviting visitors to explore every nook and cranny. Finally, we venture into Germany's Pomeranzengarten yard at Leonberg Castle. Nestled within Baden-Wurttemberg region lies this hidden gem filled with blooming flowers and serene pathways. Here one can escape the hustle-bustle of everyday life while basking in nature's embrace. Whether you're strolling through Tivoli Gardens or gazing upon Sigiriya from afar, these pleasure gardens transport you to a world where joy knows no bounds. So come along on this journey through time and space as we discover the wonders of these enchanting havens.