Roller Coaster Collection

Rollercoaster
Riders on the Scenic Railway rollercoaster at Dreamland in Margate, Kent

Loop section of a rollercoaster ride
Rollercoaster. People on a loop section of a rollercoaster ride at an amusement park

The Big One, the 235ft roller coaster, the largest in Europe, at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Corkscrew coil on a rollercoaster ride
Rollercoaster. People on a corkscrew section of a rollercoaster ride at an amusement park

The Big One, the 235ft roller coaster, the largest in Europe, at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A rollercoaster at the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

Russian Ice Mountain on the Admiralty Square in St. Petersburg, 1850s. Private Collection

Rollercoaster / Skegness
Figure 8 rollercoaster at Skegness, Lincolnshire

Rollercoaster / Yarmouth
Giant Scenic Railway at Great Yarmouth

Funfair rollercoaster, Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan

Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. Artist: Paterssen, Benjamin (1748-1815)
Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. From a private collection

Tivoli Gardens fair ride, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Building a wooden Rollercoaster - Ramsgate Seafront
Huge scaffolding erected for the construction of a wooden rollercoaster on the seafront - part of the Merrie England funfair at Ramsgate, Kent, England

Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485281 Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); 21x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Montagne artificielle de Belleville, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485283 Montagne artificielle de Belleville, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); 23x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (engraving on paper)
7485279 Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (engraving on paper) by Garneray, Louis (1783-1857); 26x43 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Montagnes Russes dans la Salle de l'Odeon, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485288 Montagnes Russes dans la Salle de l'Odeon, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

La Ramasse, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485286 La Ramasse, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); 21x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

La course des Montagnes Russes a Paris, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485291 La course des Montagnes Russes a Paris, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Godefroy, Adrien Pierre Francois (1777-1865); 22x31 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Montages de Belleville, Barrière des 3 couronnes, 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Montages de Belleville, Barriere des 3 couronnes, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Promenades aériennes, jardin Baujon, honoré de la présence de Sa Majesté le 3 août 1817, 1817-1818
Promenades aeriennes, jardin Baujon, honore de la presence de Sa Majeste le 3 aout 1817, 1817-1818. Private Collection

Montages de Belleville, Barrière des 3 couronnes, 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Montages de Belleville, Barriere des 3 couronnes, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Vue des montagnes de glace pendant le carnaval à Moscou, 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Vue des montagnes de glace pendant le carnaval a Moscou, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Santa Cruz, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Santa Cruz, California, USA, 2022. Tables in front of the Giant Dipper, the main roller coaster at the Boardwalk amusement park, Santa Cruz, California, USA

The Beach at Rockaway, N.Y. between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
The Beach at Rockaway, N.Y. between 1900 and 1906

New York City, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Cyclone, rollercoaster
2005-305593-01

California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica Pier
1431-202938-01

Tokyo, Japan cityscape at dusk over Bunkyo Ward

Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester. May 1946 P012503

A couple of girls have some fun on the sandy beach at Clacton on sea, Essex 22nd July 1946. Slimming exercises on the sands at Clacton on Sea

Ice Mountains, ca 1814. Artist: Anonymous
Ice Mountains, ca 1814. Private Collection

UK, England, Lancashire, Blackpool, Big Dipper Roller Coaster and houses

New York New York Hotel and Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard, The Strip, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA

Tiger and Turtle at dawn
Holger Schmidtke

Amusement Park Ride in Long Beach, 1913 (hand-coloured photograph)
1201774 Amusement Park Ride in Long Beach, 1913 (hand-coloured photograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Lights, Coney Island, Mardi Gras, 1913-1914 (oil on canvas)
1765329 Battle of Lights, Coney Island, Mardi Gras, 1913-1914 (oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 195.6x215.3 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

Promenades Aeriennes, Jardin Baujon, Honoured by the Presence of her Majesty
CHT220470 Promenades Aeriennes, Jardin Baujon, Honoured by the Presence of her Majesty, 2nd August 1817, c.1817 (colour engraving) by Garneray

View of Hershey, Pennsylvania, 26th May 1931 (b / w photo)
5939459 View of Hershey, Pennsylvania, 26th May 1931 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); National Archives at College Park, Maryland, USA; (add.info.: War Department)

Long Sands, Tynemouth, c. 1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph)
2962419 Long Sands, Tynemouth, c.1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Poster advertising the Montagnes Russes Roller Coaster in the Boulevard des
CHT441005 Poster advertising the Montagnes Russes Roller Coaster in the Boulevard des Capucines, Paris, 1888 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Promenades Aeriennes, Jardin Baujon, c. 1817 (colour litho)
2962814 Promenades Aeriennes, Jardin Baujon, c.1817 (colour litho) by Garneray, Louis Ambroise (1783-1857) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Water-Chute, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3282445 Water-Chute, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Watershute at the Fair, c. 1920 (stencil on paper)
STC92052 The Watershute at the Fair, c.1920 (stencil on paper) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Poster advertising Olympia, Boulevard des Capucines, 1892 (colour litho)
CHT139143 Poster advertising Olympia, Boulevard des Capucines, 1892 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 124x88 cm; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Promenades Aeriennes, roller coaster built in the Jardin Baujon in Paris in 1817 (engraving)
6029825 Promenades Aeriennes, roller coaster built in the Jardin Baujon in Paris in 1817 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Promenades Aeriennes)

Amusement park with Panstereorama (litho)
872819 Amusement park with Panstereorama (litho) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Roller coaster at the Jardin de Paris (colour photo)
3098763 Roller coaster at the Jardin de Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roller coaster at the Jardin de Paris)

Visitor enjoying big dipper and other rides at the Festival of Britain pleasure gardens. 11th May 1951

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"Thrills and Chills: Embarking on the Ultimate Roller Coaster Adventure" Hold on tight as you experience the exhilarating loop section of a roller coaster ride, defying gravity with every twist and turn. Feel your heart race as you navigate through the corkscrew coil, a mind-bending feat that leaves you breathless. For those seeking an adrenaline rush like no other, The Big One awaits at Pleasure Beach - Europe's largest roller coaster standing tall at 235ft. Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey filled with screams of excitement and pure thrill. If you're looking for coastal amusement, head to Santa Monica Pier where a thrilling roller coaster awaits. With stunning views of the ocean as your backdrop, this ride will take you on an unforgettable adventure high above the waves. Travel back in time to St. Petersburg's Admiralty Square in the 1850s and witness the Russian Ice Mountain - a precursor to modern-day roller coasters. This historical landmark paved the way for our love affair with these adrenaline-pumping rides. Venture further north to Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark's capital city. Here lies yet another captivating roller coaster experience that promises fun-filled moments amidst beautiful surroundings. From Skegness to Yarmouth, British seaside towns offer their own unique versions of classic roller coasters that have been delighting generations of visitors. These iconic attractions are synonymous with summer fun by the sea. Step right up. Enter into a world of whimsy and wonder at any funfair where colorful lights illuminate towering structures designed solely for one purpose – delivering spine-tingling thrills atop a roaring roller coaster track. Even royalty couldn't resist experiencing these incredible rides firsthand. Catherine the Great herself visited Saint Petersburg's Ice Mountain in 1788, captivated by its daring twists and turns long before it became an international sensation. Whether it be looping through dizzying heights or hurtling down steep drops, roller coasters have become a symbol of pure excitement and adventure.