Pleasure Collection (page 42)

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

Walkers on Ohio Street Beach with city skyline behind, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Couple looking at sunset on a jetty, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Family walking on a tropical beach by traditional dhoni, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Woman relaxing on deck of boat, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Woman balancing on edge of infinity pool, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Aesculapius Temple, Lake in Villa Giulia Garden, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Tourists looking into the crater and view from the rim into the crater of Ranu Kau, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile, South America

Tourists enjoying spring sunshine in the tulip filled gardens at the Brandenburg Gate with the Quadriga winged victory statue on top, Pariser Platz, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Couple walking on sandy beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta, Europe

Haitian woman, Las Terrenas, Samana Peninsula, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Cats in Akrotiri, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Woman walking with snorkelling equipment to Rihiveli island, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Woman in hammock, South Male Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Giant panda eating bamboo at Chengdu Panda Reserve, Sichuan Province, China, Asia

Young yellowbelly marmot (Marmota flaviventris) grooming, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Grizzly bear (Ursus horribilis), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

The castle, Otranto, Lecce province, Puglia, Italy, Europe

Fishing from the shore, Manawatu, west coast of the North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Plage de l Ecluse (Ecluse Beach) and typical villas, Dinard, Brittany, France, Europe

A climber takes a break on the lower slopes of El Capitan to enjoy the view up the Yosemite Valley towards Washington Column and North Dome, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

A snowboarder enjoys superb spring snow high on the famous Valley Blanche ski run, one of the worlds most celebrated glacier descents, with Mont Blanc Du Tacul in the distance, Mont Blanc, Chamonix

Fire Dragon lunar New Year festival, Taijiang town, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

Hikers taking a break near a river, Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan Province, China, Asia

New Year bull fighting festival in the Miao village of Xijiang, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

A hiker in a hollow tree trunk, Cathedral Grove, MacMillan Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

A hiker in the old growth forest at Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Plaza Independencia, the main city square, Mendoza, Argentina, South America

People windskating at Lakolk beach in Romo, Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Civic Space Park, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Local fisherman on a traditional outrigger boat, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Beach and sea mist, Queen Charlotte Island, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada
Beach and sea mist, Queen Charlotte Island, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Teahouse at dusk along canal, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, Asia

A hiker enjoys solitude in the hills above Hay-on-Wye, on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Brera District, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

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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.