Pleasure Collection (#27)

Sunset over the Irrawaddy River, viewed from the hills above Mandalay
Mandalay, Myanmar - 29 January 2013. Sublime sunset over the Irrawaddy River, viewed from Mandalay Hill. As the beloved old Kipling poem The Road to Mandalay goes - An the dawn comes up like

Ice Skaters, c. 1920. Artist: Klinger, Max (1857-1920)
Ice Skaters, c. 1920. From a private collection

The Birth of Venus, 1863. Artist: Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-1889)
The Birth of Venus, 1863. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

A Margate Hoy, a type of sailing boat often used for freight purposes but in this case one of the boats which in the late eighteenth

Xochipilli. Mexica deity of love, games, beauty, dance, flowers, maize, pleasure, arts and songs. Postclassic period (1325-1521). Aztec art. Sculpture on rock. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City

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Brown Bear standing and scratching its back against a tree Date:

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European Brown Bear rubbing back against tree controlled conditions - Bayerischer Wald, Germany. Date:

Negril, Jamaica, West Indies. Three palm trees at the edge of the blue sea with catamaran pleasure boat

John Collins Big Dipper
John Collins " Big Dipper", at the Fun Fair at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, part of the Festival of Britain celebrations

Children on the beach ar Blackpool early 1900. Pleasure boayt trips int. he backgound

South Shields beach with tourists on holiday, circa 1900, Victorian; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London, England in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Vauxhall Gardens, Kennington, London, England in the 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

An ocean going liner in the 1920 s. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
An ocean going liner in the 1920 s. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

A Cunard liner lying off Constantinople, present day Istanbul, Turkey, 1920 s. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

A cruise liner passing through the Panama canal. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
A cruise liner passing through the Panama canal. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

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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.