Pleasure Collection (page 41)

Sweet Waters - Constantinople
Group of Gypsies seated by the Sweet Waters, Constantinople, Turkey

Pleasure Steamer London Bridge
Embarking on a Pleasure Steamer on the River Thames near London Bridge, London, England

Aberdyfi (Aberdovey), Wales - Motor Launch
The Motor Launch The Pride of the Midlands, bound for Aberdovey (now Aberdyfi). The three portraits above the photograph of the boat are of the Skipper, the Mate and the ships Engineer

Weybridge, Surrey - scene on the banks of the Thames River

Poster advertising Mr Wu from the Strand Theatre
Poster advertising a production of Mr Wu, by Harry M Vernon and Harold Owen. From the Strand Theatre in London it has come to the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone

Poster advertising Made in England, a theatre production at the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone

Poster advertising Harrismith, South Africa
Poster advertising Harrismith, a large inland town in South Africa, named after the British Governor, Sir Harry Smith. The western gateway to the Drakensberg mountains

Kew Untolled
Kew Bridge is at last freed of toll : a crowd gathers to enjoy the pleasure of crossing the Thames without having to pay for the privilege

Izmir, Turkey - A regatta
A regatta at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Bird shoot at Gate Aldin
A man at a five-bar gate, enjoying a days shooting

Mexico - Chapala in the Jalisco Province - Pleasure boats pulled up on the beach and tourists/holidaymakers gathered waiting to head off on a boat trip

Sweet Waters of Asia Minor
The Sweet Waters of Asia Minor and a view of the Castle - the Anadolu Hisari

Benfleet Creek during the winter of 1947
Benfleet Creek in Essex, haunt of motor boat enthusiasts and summer bathing belles wears a forbidding aspect during the big freeze of 1947

Adverisement for Ariel Motorbikes
An advertisement for Ariel Motorbikes. Also produced push bikes, sewing machines and cars (briefly)

Soldiers on parade
British Troops Drilling outside The Devils Cave attraction at the White City exhibition grounds, Shepherds Bush, London

Seamen Harangued
Russian Baltic seamen gather for the pleasure of being harangued by Soviet leader Zinoviev

France / Toulouse / Bridge
Houseboats and pleasure boats on the River Garonne at Toulouse, dominated by the re-built bridge

Pedaloes on the Lake in Central Park, New York, 1891
Engraving showing pedaloes made to resemble swans cruising the lake in Central Park, New York, 1891. Each of these pleasure boats was able to carry up to 12 passengers

A Club of all the Sports: A famous London Society Resort by
Scene showing crowds enjoying an alfresco tea outside on a terrace at Ranelagh. A popular destination for society, Ranelagh pleasure gardens provided sporting facilities

Pleasure Steamer
Passengers on the deck of a pleasure steamer at Southend, Essex, England

Thames Wherry
Thames wherry, a pleasure boat of the upper river

Paddle Steamer on Nile
Paddle Steamer and Pleasure Cruiser make steady progress through the calm wide channel of the Nile

Festival Fireworks 1951
Fireworks and illuminations at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, part of the Festival of Britain celebrations

Crescent Restaurant
The Crescent Restaurant (Forte s), at the Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea, London, part of the Festival of Britain celebrations

Festival - the Parade
Visitors walk along The Parade, part of the Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens, during the Festival of Britain celebrations

Festival Lavender Girl
A Lavender Girl at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, one of the attractions of the Festival Britain. Costume styled by by Peggy Page, fabric by Balcora

Festival Vista Arcades
Visitors at the Vista Arcades, part of Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens during the Festival of Britain celebrations

Festival Acrobats 1951
Acrobats at the Lakeside Stage, entertaining visitors to Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens during the Festival of Britain celebrations

Orange & Lavender Girls
A " Nell Gwyn" Orange Girl and a Lavender Girl at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, part of the Festival of Britain. Costumes styled by Peggy Page, fabric by Balcora

Festival Boating Lake
The Boating Lake and Fun Fair (note John Collins Big Dipper) at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, part of the Festival of Britain celebrations

Festival Nell Gwyn 1951
A " Nell Gwyn" Orange Girl at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, one of the attractions of the Festival of Britain. Costume styled by Peggy Page, fabric by Balcora

Festival Majorettes
Majorettes in short skirts twirl their batons, followed by a marching brass band, at the Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea, Festival of Britain celebrations

Festival Flower Girlss
Three flower girls and many visitors at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, part of the Festival of Britain. Girls costumes by Peggy Page, fabric by Balcora

Festival Fountains
The Lake and Fountains at Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens, vistor attractions of the Festival of Britain celebrations

USA / New York / Harbour
A steamer makes its way through the ferry boats, pleasure boats, steamers and sailing vessels which throng the harbour waters

Barnet Pleasure Fair

Taking the Plunge
A couple enjoy the water chute at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Wood Green Cycle Club
The members of Wood Green (Essex) Cycle Club poise for a group photo : this is the great age of cycling, when roads are uncongested and cycling is a pleasure

Spirit Sacrifice to Wine
Man in drunken stupour, surrounded by bacchic cherubs, preferring earthly pleasures in another glass of wine to heavenly promise

Southend on Sea 1930S
The Pleasure Gardens at Southend on Sea, Essex, England

SOCIAL / UK / ARIST / 1890
A gentleman faces a difficult decision - should he dance with the mother or the daughter

Fair at Blackpool, 1915
Fair at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Helter-Skelter, 1908
Lighthouse Slip at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Raffling a Morris Car
Raffling a Bull-Nose Morris car at Yarmouth Pleasure Beach - I might be yours for sixpence. Try your luck

Lunga River Lodge, Kafue National Park, Zambia, Africa

Yellow buggy taxi, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Couple walking on tropical beach and traditional dhoni, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Family walking on tropical beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

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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.