Pleasure Collection (page 2)

Fairground Fun
A flying rocket ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Funfair, Lancashire, England. Date: late 1960s

Blackpool Tower and Winter Gardens souvenir programme
Radiating pleasure to the world. Front cover of a Blackpool Tower and Winter Gardens souvenir programme

The river steamer " Cliveden" on the Thames at Abingdon

Festival Clock 1951
The colourful Guinness Clock at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, one of the famous attractions of the Festival of Britain, London, England

Cafes and street at night, Montmartre, Paris, France, Europe

Thames at Hammersmith
Pleasure boats and commercial vessels on the banks of the river, seen from Hammersmith Bridge

Advertisement for Dewars Whisky: At The Opera (colour litho)
5998020 Advertisement for Dewars Whisky: At The Opera (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Dewars Whisky: At The Opera)

Southern Queen pleasure cruiser, Eastbourne, Sussex
Southern Queen pleasure cruiser on the water at Eastbourne, Sussex, with the pier in the background. Date: mid-1960s

Festival Pleasure Garden
Aerial view of the the Festival pleasure gardens in Battersea Park providing entertainment, relaxation and refreshment for all during the 1951 Festival of Britain

Finsbury Park Boaters
The first large pleasure boat launch on the lake at Finsbury Park, north London, England

Venus Rising from the Sea (Venus Anadyomene), 1520. Found in the Collection of National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill
Promotional postcard for Half Past Eight, One of those Musical Things by Paul Rubens & C. H. Bovill; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Comedy Theatre on 10th August 1916

Town Hall, Richmond - Boats on the River Thames Date: circa 1910s

Cover design, Air Union timetable, serving London and Paris. Travel By Air -- Pleasure, Comfort, Speed, Regularity, Safety. Showing a stylised red plane flying over fields. circa 1928

Royal Palace and Pleasure Garden, Berlin, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Blackpool Log Flume
These holidaymakers are getting wetter than they bargained for on the Log Flume at the famous Pleasure Beach funfair, Blackpool, Lancashire, England! Date: late 1960s

Taggs Island, Molesey on the Thames to the west of London

Healthy Recreation
A young woman prepares to take a putt whilst out playing golf with a female companion. A small boy stands behind acting as caddie for the day, looking away in to the distance

Geneva, Switzerland - Quay on Lake Leman
Geneva, Switzerland - Quay on Lac Leman

Battersea Gardens 1950S
The Grand Vista at the pleasure gardens

Tourist in sea cayak, Silk Caye, Belize, Central America

Two girls on beach at dusk, camel waiting, Ganpatipule, Karnataka, India, Asia

Waterfront restaurants, Annecy, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Vintage Cars - United States
" Some old crocks" taking part in a vintage car rally on the streets of a major US City

Faust - Liebig - 1
FAUST Mephistopheles, summoned by Faust, shows him a vision of Marguerite, whereupon he signs a pact exchanging his soul for youth and pleasure

Frys Cocoa Advert
Frys pure concentrated cocoa So good it has to be kept in a safe, for the pleasure of two skilful thieves

Epicurus / Virtus Mihi
EPICURUS Greek philosopher: the Latin inscription reads " Virtue is my only pleasure"

Seaside 2017
Tal Paz-Fridman

Seaside #10
Tal Paz-Fridman

Christmas pantomimes at the London theatres (engraving)
8631660 Christmas pantomimes at the London theatres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas pantomimes at the London theatres)

I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho)
8656703 I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jagdschloss Mit Trophaen / Hunting Lodge with Trophies (colour litho)
8666195 Jagdschloss Mit Trophaen / Hunting Lodge with Trophies (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jagdschloss Mit Trophaen)

If they had used motorcycles at the jousts in medieval times (engraving)
8672629 If they had used motorcycles at the jousts in medieval times (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber
5311903 The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber)

Gold of pleasure, Camelina sativa
5855960 Gold of pleasure, Camelina sativa; (add.info.: Gold of pleasure, Camelina sativa. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630795 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mi-Careme on the Paris boulevards (engraving)
8631269 Mi-Careme on the Paris boulevards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mi-Careme, a traditional French carnival on the Paris boulevards)

In the forest (engraving)
8631601 In the forest (engraving) by Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the forest. Illustration from Black and White)

Toast to the Happy Pair (Part 2) (litho)
8630544 Toast to the Happy Pair (Part 2) (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toast to the Happy Pair (Part 2)

A glorious day (colour litho)
8635858 A glorious day (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a boat with a fishing rod)

Dancing couple (colour litho)
8635634 Dancing couple (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Girl playing tennis (colour litho)
8635206 Girl playing tennis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing tennis)

Cimon and the Painter Polygnotus (litho)
8660791 Cimon and the Painter Polygnotus (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimon and the Painter Polygnotus)

In the ould days at Donnybrook Fair (colour litho)
8656741 In the ould days at Donnybrook Fair (colour litho) by Carey, Carey (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the ould days at Donnybrook Fair)

50 weeks hard labour - 14 days swank in these! (colour litho)
8656125 50 weeks hard labour - 14 days swank in these! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 50 weeks hard labour - 14 days swank in these)

Third Annual Dinner and Dance (colour litho)
8635637 Third Annual Dinner and Dance (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Third Annual Dinner and Dance, the Paviours Arms, Page Street, Westminster)

The happy Baldwin twins (colour litho)
8635622 The happy Baldwin twins (colour litho) by Hutaf, August (1879-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The happy Baldwin twins. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Schoolgirls playing hockey (colour litho)
8635207 Schoolgirls playing hockey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolgirls playing hockey)

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"Pleasure: A Journey through Time and Places" Indulge in the vibrant hues of "Ultra-Marine" by William Heath Robinson, where imagination takes flight amidst a world of whimsy. Discover enchantment within the depths of the "Old Woman in the Wood, " as ancient trees whisper secrets to those who dare to listen. Feel your heart race with exhilaration at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach, where laughter echoes against thrilling rides that defy gravity itself. Gaze upon the tranquil boathouse and boats adorning the edge of a reservoir, their presence a testament to centuries-old engineering marvels that once supplied water for West Midlands' bustling canal system. Unveil tales of valiance etched on Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards, capturing moments when courage stood tall against adversity. Sink your toes into golden sands at Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset - nature's invitation to surrender yourself to pure bliss under azure skies. Lose yourself in Lyme Regis' timeless charm; its quaint streets beckon you towards hidden treasures waiting around every corner. Step back in time amidst Lecce province's old town in Puglia, Italy. Marvel at architectural wonders that stand as testaments to human ingenuity across centuries past. Immerse yourself in St. Louis World Fair's Festival Hall and Cascades - an ephemeral wonderland where dreams take shape before your very eyes. Embark on a boating adventure off Cape Town's shores; let each wave carry you closer to serenity while basking beneath South Africa's sun-kissed skies. Let Coleridge's words from Kubla Khan transport you into realms unknown; lose yourself within his poetic tapestry woven with pleasure and mystique. Stand awestruck amid Brussels' Grand Place - witness history unfold before your eyes as this majestic square weaves together stories from ages long gone. Pleasure knows no boundaries, transcending time and place.