Socialising Collection (#18)

Friends of the Old School on a New Year card, designed by Robert Dudley -- four polite robins socialising. Date: circa 1880s

Dancing - Dancers - Estrava Square dancing outfits 15th December 1950

The first night of Peter Cooks Establishment Club in Soho Central London A couple enjoy a pre meal chat in the smoky atmosphere. 7th October 1961

George Harrison out on a date with "a friend of the family", London
George Harrison out on a date with " a friend of the family", London, 6 February 1964, the night before the Beatles flew to New York for the first time

Paul McCartney attending the film premiere of How I Won the War which stars fellow Beatle John Lennon, in London with then girlfriend Jane Asher. 18th October 1967

John Lennon with artist Jonathon Hague at an art exhibition at the Royal Institute gallery December 1967

The Beatles The Beatles October 1967 George Harrison attending a film premiere in London with wife Patti Boyd

The Beatles October 1967 Paul McCartney attending a film premiere in London with then girlfriend Jane Asher

Mario Lanza opera singer at a reception November 1957, holding wine glass

George Harrison and wife Patti attending the film premiere of How I Won the War which stars fellow Beatle John Lennon, in London. 18th October 1967

Paul with fiancee, actress Jane Asher at the premiere of " Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush", London Pavilion, 4 January 1968

Keith Moon at Laval nightclub with Annette Lax 1978

Nigel Hayers actor from the McCoist and MacAulay Show September 1998

Noel Gallagher and Keith Allen in Glasgow October 1998

John Hurt at premiere of Mrs Brown August 1997

Elizabeth Taylor at the opening Night of Cannes Film Festival May 1957

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Taylor and Yul Brynner at the Italian Oscars at Taormina Film Festival Sicily August 1966 © Mirrorpix

William Holden cocktail party laughing flirting joking actor film star movie star August 1964 1960s

Marlene Dietrich

Actor Kevin McKidd wearing black jacket, in a room full of people

Actor A E Matthews wearing army uniform November 1954

Actor Errol Flynn 1958

Jenny Seagrove actress with partner Michael Winner. August 1988

Joan Collins, actress, leaving a party with her family in May 1985

Maurice Chevalier Actor - June 1956 filming at Shepperton for an American TV series

Charlie Chaplin Silent Comedy Actor - April 1966 celebrates his 77th Birthday - with Sophia Loren and Sydney Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin talking with Madame Grund wife of French publisher at the Ice Ball in Paris France December 1954

Charlie Chaplin talking with Madame Grund wife of French publisher at the Ice Ball in Paris France December 1954

Marilyn Monroe with husband Arthur Miller and Laurence Olivier July 1956

Actor Dirk Bogarde and actress Judy Garland 1963

Charlie Chaplin actor talks with Countess Rosenberg at the Ice Ball in Paris December 1954

Actress Laya Riki Actress with Ron Randall July 1957

Scots actor Kevin McKidd January 1999, wearing a black coat

Sean Connery singing on stage with ladies June 1998

Scots actor Kevin McKidd January 1999 in a black coat, holding a glass of wine

Actor Ewan McGregor August 1998 at Crieff Highland Games enjoying a pint before his film premiere of new movie called Velvet Goldmine in Edinbugh

Sir Winston Churchill seen here arriving at the Scala Theatre with his wife. August 1952

Winston Churchill with Mr and Mrs Denvir at a function 1931

Winston Churchill stands alongside United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom John W Davis as they dine with ambassadors at a function. Circa 1918

Sir Winston Churchill with his wife Lady Churchill leaving a side entrance of the Savoy hotel where he had been celebrating his eighty fifth birthday 1959

Sir Winston Churchill seen here arriving at the Scala Theatre with his wife. August 1952

Sir Winston Churchill with his wife Lady Churchill leaving a side entrance of the Savoy hotel where he had been celebrating his eighty fifth birthday 1959

Le Carnaval du Parnasse, 1761-62. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
Le Carnaval du Parnasse, 1761-62. Etched by Pierre Francois Basan

A Summer Night: the Terrace, Haddon Hall, 1875, (1935). Artist: George Haydock Dodgson
A Summer Night: the Terrace, Haddon Hall, 1875, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

A Rare Petit Point Picture of the Period of Charles I, 17th century, (1936). From The Connoisseur, Vol. 98, edited by H. Granville Fell. [International Studio, London, 1936]

Dewars Whisky, 1912. Dewars is worlds most awarded blended Scotch whisky with more than 500 medals earned in international competitions. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXIV. [ Otto Limited, London, 1912]

A Walk in a Forest, 1869. Artist: Ivan Shishkin
A Walk in a Forest, 1869. Shishkin, Ivan Ivanovich (1832-1898). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Roman wall-painting of a dinner party from Pompeii, now in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

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"Unveiling the Art of Socialising: From Dewars to Dominica, a Journey through Time" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we explore the art of socialising. From the depths of the ocean where three majestic sperm whales gracefully socialise under the surface in Dominica, to the glamorous world of Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins starring in Cinzano TV commercials, this is an ode to human connection. Step into Tom Chadwick's masterpiece "The Proverbs, " painted in 1939, which beautifully captures the essence of communal wisdom passed down through generations. Travel back to Havana's vibrant streets in 1951 and experience Sloppy Joes Bar - a hub for laughter and camaraderie that transcends borders. Join Mrs Whigham's Ascot Party as elegance meets conviviality at its finest. Witness actor Michael Crawford hosting a delightful barbecue amidst his Wimbledon garden, bringing friends together with sizzling food and infectious laughter. Delve into history itself with ancient cave paintings depicting our ancestors' desire for companionship and shared experiences. Transport yourself to winter fashion trends from 1954, where style becomes an invitation for connections forged over warm coats and cozy scarves. Feel the electric atmosphere as Liverpool players celebrate their League Title win alongside their devoted wives at Adelphi Hotel. And let us not forget Manchester City players and management staff raising glasses in jubilation after achieving greatness on the field. Finally, lose yourself on a crowded dance floor at GEC ballroom in Coventry circa 1935; bodies swaying rhythmically as music unites souls from all walks of life. In this ever-changing world, one thing remains constant - our innate need for social interaction. So let us cherish these moments that bring us closer together because it is within these connections that memories are made and friendships flourish.