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Gretna Green BuildingThe famous Old Smithy and Marriage Room at Gretna Green, Dumfries, Scotland - the haven for runaway couples from England
Edmundo Ros Club in Regent Street, London drawn by Arthur Ferrier. Couples sit at lamplit tables while people dance, the band plays and the singer croons
Ballroom Dancing ItalyFour couples take advantage of the dance-floor in a smart restaurant
Quad-Ro-Bike at Butlin sA Quad-ro-bike at a Butlins Holiday Camp
No, No Nanette by Frank MandelPromotional postcard for No No Nanette by Frank Mandel, Otto Harbach and Irving Caesar; music Vincent Youmans. (Globe Theatre, New York, 16th September 1925)
Southport, pier and promanade. 1900s
Tango. Watercolor by Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) published in l Illustration on November 26, 1925. Watercolour
On with the dance by Lewis BaumerA fancy dress ball in full swing in the early 1920s with couples on the dance floor in costume and balloons and streamers filling the air. Date: 1921
Edouard Manet (1832-1883). Argenteuil. 1874MANET, Edouard (1832-1883). Argenteuil. 1874
Prohibition Ball 1918
The exclusive private-members Kit Cat Club by FishThe exclusive private-members Kit Cat Club in Haymarket, London with diners taking to the dancefloor dancing by synthetic moonlight to those saddening, maddening melodies
A Scrape of the Pen by Graham MoffattPromotional postcard for A Scrape of the Pen by Graham Moffatt. First produced at the Athenaeum, Glasgow, 23rd April 1909 and Comedy Theatre, 4th September 1912
Tango, 1912. Dance originating in Argentina that was introduced in Europe after World War I
Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Paradise Lost. 1886-. Illustration for John Miltons work. Etching
Couple at the door of the Theatre BarSmart couple at the door of the Theatre Bar Date: 1914
Dancing on the pier at Blackpool, LancashireOne of the piers at Blackpool, Lancashire, packed with dancing couples
Helston Cornwall FurryTHE FLORAL DANCE takes place during Furry day at Helston, Cornwall At noon, couples in evening wear dance between the houses to bring the occupiers good luck
Couple Dancing / PianoA couple dancing to popular songs of the day such as Schade, dass man per Telefon nicht kussen kann ( What a shame you can t kiss over the phone )
Collared Lemmings - adults in winter fur, large winter claws for digging snow (in summer they are smaller) (Dicrostonyx torquatus). Taimyr peninsula, Kara sea shore, North of Siberia, Russian Arcti
Tomb of Tutankhamun Egyptian paintingTomb of Tutankhamun. s.XIV BC. EGYPT. Dayr al-Bahri. Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun and his wife Ankhesenpaaten. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Painting
Dance Time by Helen McKieCouples dancing in a hotel ballroom during the 1920s, from 11pm to 2am. Date: 1928
Carol Day in Florence by David WrightIllustration by David Wright showing the character of his Daily Mail strip cartoon, Carol Day, in a bedroom in Florence. c.1962
The Humorist - Easter Number front cover, Heath RobinsonSpring Handicaps. Front cover of The Humorist magazine featuring a glorious cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing the chaos created on the roads by spring romances. Date: 1937
Romantic Couple DancingDancing discreetly in a romantic corner. Date: early 20th century
Llandudno, North Wales - two jolly holidaymaking couples walk along the seafront arm in arm. Date: late 1930s
MANET, ɤouard (1832-1883). At P貥LathuilleMANET, ɤ ouard (1832-1883). At P貥 Lathuille. 1879. Impressionism. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum
Hiker & Camper Mag / 2. 31Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring a couple marching up a hill
Couple at Opera C1875Anticipation: an engaged couple in their box at the opera - she is still wondering whether he loves her
Blue and Yellow MACAWS / Blue and Gold macaws - X2 preening (Ara ararauna). Taman Burning Bali Bird Park, Bali Island, Indonesia
Duke and Duchess of Kent - Sphere front coverFront cover of The Sphere celebrating the marriage of Edward, Duke of Kent (born 1935) and Miss Katharine Worsley on 8 June 1961 at York Minster. Date: 1961
Young lady watching the couples dancing at a Grand BallYoung lady smiles as she watches couples dancing at a Grand Ball from behind a large fan. Date: 1923
Charles VRUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). The Emperor Charles V and the Empress Isabella. 1628. Copy of the original portrait by Titian destroyed in the fire at the Alcạ r of Madrid in 1734
The Charleston by Rose le QuesneHumorous illustration recording the difficulties in mastering the Charleston. Date: 1927
Royal Horse Artillery Hounds, Shooters Hill, LondonCaptain Reed-Scot of the Royal Horse Artillery (Woolwich) leading out his draghounds at Shooters Hill, London. The pack consisted of 18 couples of hounds, kept in adjoining kennels to some foxes
Dancing after supper at the Savoy Winter GardenDancing after dinner: normality resumed as the the tango craze, described here as a continental novelty peters out, to be replaced by more traditional dances
Couple in Rain 1922A happy couple out walking: who cares if its raining?
Dancing at Coconut GroveElegant couples dine and dance to the calypso beat of Edmundo Ros and his band at the New Coconut Grove, Regent Street, London
Blackpool HotelsA busy scene showing holidaymakers entering and leaving typical Victorian boarding houses at Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Dancing Tango 1919Seriously passionate couples dance the tango
Couple Dancing Jazz 1920A fashionable couple dancing to a jazz band in a German night club
Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, observed by an older woman with lorgnette. La Folie du Jour. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching by H
Franco-British Exhibition - We are Enjoying the ExhibitionBritish Comic Postcard - Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 at White City (in West London near Shepherds Bush) - " We are Enjoying the Exhibition" (written in French and English!). Date: 1908
Whirled Into Happiness by Harry GrahamPromotional postcard for Whirled Into Happiness by Harry Graham from Der Tanz ins Glueck by Robert Bodanzky & Bruno Hardt-Warden (Raimundtheater, Vienna, 23rd December 1920); music Robert Stolz
Large open saloon carTaking the chaps for a spin! Two ladies and their husbands in a grand open-top Model T Roadster ready for the off
The Embassy ClubView of the Embassy Club in London in 1934, one of the most exclusive supper clubs of the period, frequented by high society, royalty (including the Prince of Wales) and film stars
London RomanceA couple shelter from the rain under a red umbrella during a romantic walk beside the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, central London. Date: 1960s
Love / Language of KissesThe language of kisses: timid, frivolous, passionate, amorous, languorous, and - last but not least - voluptuous
Couple at EastbourneHe: straw boater, cane, wing collar & single-breasted suit. She: hat adorned with chiffon & plumes, blouse ornamented with pin-tucks & feather trim & a plain skirt cut in panels
Couple FlirtingFlirting couple - she on a chaise-longue, he on a chair
Glamorous DancersDANCE EVENING IN BERLIN An array of glamorous couples, the women in colourful backless evening dresses
Couple / Pink ChampagnePassion and pink champagne: a heady mixture
Love / Language of LegsThe language of legs, from " I am hesitant", to " Better and better", right through to " Thats the ticket!"
Comic postcard, Little boy lamenting his weight - H---! Nobody loves a fat man! Date: early 20th century
Comic postcard, Little boy with plump couple on a bench - Both ends meat! Date: early 20th century
Comic postcard, Dancing couples - the tango Date: early 20th century
Comic postcard, Couple out walking - If of love you sometimes think, I'm the one to take a wink! Date: early 20th century
Comic postcard, Couple tying shoelace - If you care for me a jot, why not let me tie the knot! Date: early 20th century
Comic postcard, Couple at a table - If you think that I'm a "catch", let us strike a little match! Date: early 20th century
Comic postcard, Couple at table, with unexpected passer-by - Who left the gate open? Date: early 20th century
Edmund Dulac - a la promenadeThe art of Edmund Dulac. A la promenade. Date: 1913
Inner front cover of The Sphere magazine showing a 1920s couple enjoying a romantic moment on a staircase away from the party downstairs. Date: 1925
Couples enjoying the music in a dance hall, while a lady changes the vinyl record. Date: 1926
"Leaves from Life: a New Series of Studies by Edmund Blampied." Two wealthy couples playing a game of cards at dinner time. Date: 1933
Family on their summer holidays on the beach, LittlehamptonFamily enjoying their summer holidays on the beach at Littlehampton, West Sussex, England. Date: 1933
Amorous CouplesThe Fellows at Jersey are Very Pushing'. Four happy young couples seated on a park bench. Date: 1904
A lively couple show how it's done on the cover of this "How To" book. Date: circa 1880
Charles Laughton and Elsa LanchesterHusband and wife, actors Charles Laughton (1899-1962) and Elsa Lanchester (1902-1986)
Lili Damita and Errol FlynnHollywood actress Lili Damita (1904-1994) had retired from film-making by the time of this photograph. Here she is with her husband Errol Flynn (1909-1959). Date: 1939
Poster, Super Dodgems at the Fairground
Little Women, Grand Theatre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, dramatised by Marian de Forest, based on the novel by Louisa M Alcott, showing the scene in which John and Meg are surprised by Jo and Laurie. 1920
Czech Couple 1930SThe picturesque traditional costumes in which Czechoslovakian couples used to go to church. Date: 1930s
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, Jacob Milling postcardWhite Star Line, RMS Titanic. An exceptional handwritten postcard postmarked 11pm on 9 April 1912 sent by Second Class passenger Jacob Christian Milling (1863?1912)
A Long Time AgoThis painting shows a romantic array of couples, lying by a rose bush, with musicians playing and dancing in the background. Date: circa 1901
At The DanceAn illustration of a happy scene in which French couples are dancing at a ball. Date: circa 1901
Figures By A RiverThis painting depicts a number of figures, including a flute player sitting beside a tree, and two couples lounging together, with a pair of sheep and a dog, all situated in the foreground
Vauxhall AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for Vauxhall, The Car Superexcellent. The image shows a yellow saloon model, parked at a glamorous event, with fashionable couples occupying the surroundings
The BallA painting showing four performing couples, wearing extravagant, colourful clothing on a stage, with some other intimate figures below. Date: circa 1914
Sydney Fairbrother and George RobeyCharacter actors Sydney Fairbrother (1873-1941) and George Robey, also known as George Wade (1869-1954) playing Mrs and Mr Bindle
Music cover, Nights of Gladness Valse by Charles Ancliffe Date: 1912
Cruise passengers promenading on deck, January 1949 Date: 1949
Deck Sports, Cunard White Star, First Class, January 1949 Date: 1949
The Ambassadors AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration for The Ambassadors Ltd, a large hotel and events venue in Sydney, Australia. Image shows a large dance hall, with couples scattered around. Date: circa 1923
The Gramaphone Co, His Masters Voice AdvertAn illustrated advertisement for The Gramaphone Co. Ltd, based in Sydney, showing the famous His Master's Voice logo