Vauxhall Gardens Collection (#4)

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Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834. Lord Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux portrayed as a circus tightrope-walker. The play on words in the title connects his name with entertainments at

Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). By the late 1700s there were over 200 pleasure gardens in and around London, one of which was Vauxhall Gardens, south of the Thames

The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). By the late 1700s there were over 200 pleasure gardens in and around London, one of which was Vauxhall Gardens, south of the Thames, which opened in 1660

The Old village of Vauxhall, with Entrance to the Gardens, in 1825, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Old village of Vauxhall, with Entrance to the Gardens, in 1825, (c1878). Street scene in Vauxhall, (now part of south London). The entrance to the Vauxhall pleasure gardens is on the left

Vauxhall Gardens, 1785, (1920)
Vauxhall Gardens, 1785, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

The moving panorama, or Spring Garden rout... 1823. Artist
The moving panorama, or Spring Garden rout... 1823. Crowds attending the entertainments at Vauxhall Gardens, London, gathered around a doorway

Interior view of the music room in Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1752

Interior view of the Rotunda at Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1795

Ceremony in Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1833. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Ceremony in Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1833. View of a benefit for CH Simpson, who had been Master of Ceremonies at Vauxhall Gardens for 36 years

Musical performance at Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1809. The Romp; or, the Great Catalani, sung with unprecedented applause by Miss Feron at Vauxhall Gardens

The Adieu to the Spring-Gardens, 1737. Artist: George Bickham
The Adieu to the Spring-Gardens, 1737. A night view of Vauxhall Gardens, in an ornamental border with a song sheet below. A man gazes at a woman across a table

View of the Pandean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall, London, c1800. Artist: John Lee
View of the Pandean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall, London, c1800. Primo, Secondo, Basso, Pandean pipes and Tenore (Contra-Basso)

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1750. Artist
Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1750

Figures dressed in masquerade costume at Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1782

Vauxhall Gardens, London, 1780. Artist: Pierre Alexandre Wille
Scene at Vauxhall Gardens, London, 1780; showing a fashionably dressed woman shielding herself with a fan from the gaze of three men

The diversion of battledore and shittlecock, c1745, taken from an orignal painting in Vauxhall Gardens, London; an interior scene showing a man and woman playing a game of shuttlecock together

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, c1745
Scene showing Mademoiselle Catherina in the centre apparently providing entertainment due to her small size for a gathering of fashionably dressed figures

Building houses with cards, c1745. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Building houses with cards ; interior scene showing a group of men, women and children playing with cards, taken from an original painting from Vauxhall Gardens, c1745

Playing the game at quadrille, c1745
Playing the game at quadrille ; interior scene showing a group of men and woman playing a game of cards, taken from an original painting from Vauxhall Gardens, c1745

The Stealing of a Kiss, c1745, interior scene depicting a woman about to kiss a man, who gives the appearance of being asleep, his wig has fallen as he lies with outstretched legs

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1751. Artist: Johann Sebastian Muller
View of Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1751

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1850
Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1820; open every evening except Saturday; American Wonders, Ella and Leon, Herr Sommers Band, French Equestrian Troupe

The Humorous Diversion of the Country Play at Blindmans Buff, Vauxhall Gardens, London, c1745
The Humorous Diversion of the Country Play at Blindmans Buff, Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1745; showing five figures playing with a blindfolded young man

The Exercise of See Saw, Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1745; showing a young man and woman on a see-saw. As the woman loses her balance she is thrown into the arms of another man standing

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1751
View of Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1751; showing the Grand Walk at the entrance and the orchestra

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1752. Artist: Edward Rooker
View of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1752; with figures in the foreground

A View of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance. London, England. After a hand-coloured engraving by Edward Rooker from a work by Canaletto. Dated 1751

A view of the center cross walk &c. in Vauxhall Gardens. London, England. After a print dated 1751 from a work by Caneletto. Published by Robert Sayer. Later colourization

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

A General Prospect of Vauxhall Gardens, c1756, (1912). Artist: Samuel Wale
A General Prospect of Vauxhall Gardens, c1756, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1912]

Gold, silver, and lead tickets admitting to Vauxhall Gardens, c1740, (1912). Artist: James Stow
Gold, silver, and lead tickets admitting to Vauxhall Gardens, c1740, (1912). Originally from designs by William Hogarth (1697-1764). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant

Vauxhall Gardens by Day, c1900
Vauxhall Gardens By Day, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

An admission ticket to Vauxhall Gardens, 1786, (1912). A printed ticket for the Vauxhall Jubilee of 1786, a celebration of Spring Gardens own history

Vauxhall Gardens, 1795. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Vauxhall Gardens, 1795. Vauxhall Gardens in Lambeth, London, was a pleasure ground open for public amusement, and filled with statues, landscaped walks, theatrical arches, a Rotunda

View of the Grand Walk etc in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance, London, c1760. Artist: Edward Rooker
View of the Grand Walk etc in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance, London, c1760. Vauxhall Gardens was one of the great pleasure grounds of London and this image shows a formal avenue of trees

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Mr Green Albion Balloon Having Ascended Vauxhall Gardens
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Scientific Balloon Ascent from Vauxhall Gardens, London, 1852; Mr. Nicklin (Left), Mr. Welsh (Second from Left), Mr. Adie (Second from Right), Mr. Green (Right)

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The Algerine Family, at Vauxhall Gardens, (From a Daguerreotype by Beard.)

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Ascent of the Nassau Balloon, from Vauxhall Gardens, on Saturday, June 29, 1850

Johann Sebastian MaOEller after Samuel Wale (German, 1715 - 1785 or after), Vauxhall Gardens shewing the Grand Walk at the Entrance of the Garden and the Orchestra with Musick Playing, 1751

Ascent of the Nassau hot air balloon from Vauxhall Gardens in London, England, 1840
HOT AIR BALLOON, 1840. Ascent of the Nassau hot air balloon from Vauxhall Gardens in London, England, 1840. Contemporary English wood engraving

Ascent of a balloon from Vauxhall Gardens, London. English newspaper engraving, 1850
BALLOON ASCENT, 1850. Ascent of a balloon from Vauxhall Gardens, London. English newspaper engraving, 1850

MASTER JUBA (c1825-c1852). Also known as Bozs Juba; n

LION TAMER, 1848. The American wild animal tamer, Isaac Van Amburgh (1812-c1865), performing at Vauxhall Gardens, London, England, in 1848. Contemporary English engraving

BOTANY: VAUXHALL GARDENS. The Show of Camellias at the Vauxhall Nursery. The greenhouse of a plant nursery at Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, England. Wood engraving, English, 1860

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Step into the enchanting world of Vauxhall Gardens, a place where history and entertainment collide. From its humble beginnings in Lambeth in 1751 to its grandeur in the late 18th century, it has captivated Londoners for centuries. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic pleasure garden as you stroll through its picturesque pathways. The Perspectival View engraving from 1751 takes you back to the early days, while Robert Pollard and Francis Jukes' c1785 artwork showcases the gardens at their peak. Discover Kennington's hidden gem as you explore Vauxhall Gardens' Japanese Peace Pagoda and admire the breathtaking view of River Thames. Experience the thrill of Madame Saqui's descent surrounded by dazzling fireworks, beautifully captured in Thomas Kelly's aquatint from 1822. Transport yourself to a bygone era with Mrs Frederica Weichsel singing her heart out at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens during the late 18th century. Marvel at an advertisement engraving that entices visitors with promises of unforgettable experiences within these hallowed grounds. Witness history unfold before your eyes with an engraving depicting Royal Gardens, Vauxhall during a Coronation Gala on September 9, 1833. Let your imagination soar as you witness Bells Aerial Machine ascending from Vauxhall Gardens or marvel at a Picture-Model of Venice within these magical surroundings. Indulge your senses further with Mr Hook's musical score collecting favorite songs sung at Vauxhall Gardens - let his melodies transport you back to a time when music filled every corner. And don't miss out on experiencing one of their legendary fireworks displays - an engraving captures all its splendor. Vauxhall Gardens is not just a place; it is an experience that has stood the test of time. So come along and be enchanted by this historic haven where joy and wonder await at every turn.