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Jolly Collection (page 4)

Background imageJolly Collection: Performing troupe, Famous Merrie Men of Rhyl

Performing troupe, Famous Merrie Men of Rhyl
Performing troupe, E H Williams Famous Merrie Men of Rhyl, in their 8th Season. They performed twice daily on the sea front. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageJolly Collection: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
A jolly gentleman encouraging you to drink and be merry! Date: 1845

Background imageJolly Collection: Two girls crowning their snowman

Two girls crowning their snowman
Two Edwardian girls crowning their snowman. Date: circa 1905

Background imageJolly Collection: Spanish reinforcements for Manila on board the Jota -

Spanish reinforcements for Manila on board the Jota - the Spanish soldier is light- hearted and humorous... with the dash of fatalism which he has in his Moorish blood. Date: 1898

Background imageJolly Collection: A fairy dressed in blue gives some flowers to a fairy dressed in pink

A fairy dressed in blue gives some flowers to a fairy dressed in pink, who seems jolly pleased to have them Date: circa 1880

Background imageJolly Collection: The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter

The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter rolling-in after a hearty session of seemingly liquid-based campaigning!! 1908

Background imageJolly Collection: Fifteen Jolly Skiers having fun on the slopes - Austria

Fifteen Jolly Skiers having fun on the slopes - Austria. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageJolly Collection: ALEXANDER JOLLY

ALEXANDER JOLLY Bishop of Moray with his autograph Date: 1755 - 1838

Background imageJolly Collection: GERMAN BEER DRINKERS

GERMAN BEER DRINKERS
Four stocky German men with their tankards enjoying a jolly good drink together! Date: 1930s

Background imageJolly Collection: A THIRST-MAKING HAUL 1879

A THIRST-MAKING HAUL 1879
A thirst-making haul... How far to The Jolly Anglers ? Date: 1879

Background imageJolly Collection: PARTY CLOTHES 1930

PARTY CLOTHES 1930
A small at home drinks party. One of the male guests isnt stopping long - so no need to remove the topcoat. Notice the large dot motif dress of one of the ladies. Date: 1930

Background imageJolly Collection: Greenwich Fair 1846

Greenwich Fair 1846
Greenwich Fair - jolly holidaymakers making the most of it at the Upper Park Gate Date: 1846

Background imageJolly Collection: A young baby on a fur-covered seat

A young baby on a fur-covered seat
A happy young baby (Peter Fuller) sitting very comfortably on a fur-covered seat. 1916

Background imageJolly Collection: Four couples posing for a photograph in a suburban garden

Four couples posing for a photograph in a suburban garden
Four very smartly-dressed couples pose for a jolly photograph in a smart suburban garden. circa 1905

Background imageJolly Collection: Two Couples having jolly countryside japes - the men are wearing the womens clothing

Two Couples having jolly countryside japes - the men are wearing the womens clothing and vice versa! Date: 1920s

Background imageJolly Collection: A German couple on a fun miniature railway ride, possibly at the seaside

A German couple on a fun miniature railway ride, possibly at the seaside. They are both wrapped up well - it must have been a chilly day! Date: 1909

Background imageJolly Collection: Just Fancy! When we atrated an hour ago, we were all perfect Strangers to each other

Just Fancy! When we atrated an hour ago, we were all perfect Strangers to each other! - a tour party in a Charabanc take full advantage of the close-proximity of the seating to get to know their

Background imageJolly Collection: Photograph by Joseph Green, Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading showing a group of jolly

Photograph by Joseph Green, Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading showing a group of jolly chaps having a lot of fun in long rowing boats on the River Thames at Caversham. Date: circa 1895

Background imageJolly Collection: For Auld Lang Syne - New Year Greetings card - 1908

For Auld Lang Syne - New Year Greetings card - 1908 Date: 1908

Background imageJolly Collection: Xmas Greetings - What Cheer

Xmas Greetings - What Cheer
XMAS Greetings - Hurrah we re here. What ho! What Cheer! Date: 1907

Background imageJolly Collection: Blighty Guest House

Blighty Guest House
A group posing outside a guest house going by the name of Blighty around what looks to be a dinner gong emblazoned with the name. Date: 1930s

Background imageJolly Collection: Office party, 1930s

Office party, 1930s
Delightful photograph taken at what looks like an office party in the 1930s. Whatever the occasion, everyone looks to be having an extremely jolly time. Date: c.1935

Background imageJolly Collection: Ice cream man in kiosk, Aqaba, Jordan

Ice cream man in kiosk, Aqaba, Jordan
An ice cream saleman smiles from his kiosk on the sea front at Aqaba, Jordan Date: circa 1995

Background imageJolly Collection: Jolly old lady Whitby

Jolly old lady Whitby
Happy old lady on a winter day on the beach at Whitby, North Yorkshire. The pier head light is in the background. Image first appeared in The Sunday Times Date: circa 1988

Background imageJolly Collection: Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike

Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike
Six terrific chums (all with pipes and sticks) pose for a photograph before heading off for a jolly ramble - late September. Date: circa 1920

Background imageJolly Collection: Two Jolly Couples having a fun time at the beach - Margate

Two Jolly Couples having a fun time at the beach - Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1914

Background imageJolly Collection: Mother with her young son carried on her shoulders

Mother with her young son carried on her shoulders
Jolly, smiling Mother with her young son carried on her shoulders. Date: 1915

Background imageJolly Collection: A Normandy Lad with his wares for sale

A Normandy Lad with his wares for sale - he certainly has the look of a cad or Joker ! Date: circa 1910

Background imageJolly Collection: Jolly Seaside Theatrical Troupe pose on a flatbed truck

Jolly Seaside Theatrical Troupe pose on a flatbed truck
Jolly Seaside Theatrical Troupe pose in costume on a flatbed truck Date: circa 1920s

Background imageJolly Collection: A very jolly group playing with a huge ball on the beach

A very jolly group playing with a huge ball on the beach
A wonderful photograph of a very jolly group (possibly one large extended family) playing with a huge ball on the beach - note the variety of magnificent beachwear on show!

Background imageJolly Collection: Three ladies on their holiday in Margate

Three ladies on their holiday in Margate
Three ladies having a jolly time on their holiday in Margate, Kent, England. Each has mutliple scarves, bags, hats, umbrellas and gloves!!! Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJolly Collection: The Winter Family on a Summers Day

The Winter Family on a Summers Day! Posing for a family group portrait on the back step of their home. Three generations pictured. Date: 1920s

Background imageJolly Collection: A jolly young British military cadet - Gibraltar

A jolly young British military cadet - Gibraltar - according to the note on the reverse of the card his name was Jock Reid. Date: 1947

Background imageJolly Collection: A cheeky mouse tickles a scruffy white dogs nose

A cheeky mouse tickles a scruffy white dogs nose
" I just love to tickle you" - a cheeky little mouse playfully tickles a scruffy white dogs nose. Date: 1916

Background imageJolly Collection: Happy New Year - Jolly German Girl seeing in the New Year

Happy New Year - Jolly German Girl seeing in the New Year by raising a glass as the clock hands pass midnight. Date: circa 1908

Background imageJolly Collection: Jovial Italian Woman - Portrait - smiling

Jovial Italian Woman - Portrait - smiling Date: circa 1900s

Background imageJolly Collection: A Jolly Postman invites you to look in his post box

A Jolly Postman invites you to look in his post box
A Jolly Postman invites the recipient of this card to Open his box of tricks and look at the contents - in this case some tiny ()

Background imageJolly Collection: A Jolly Tennis girl volleys home another winner

A Jolly Tennis girl volleys home another winner! Date: 1914

Background imageJolly Collection: Five stylish ladies of the Place Vendome, Paris, France

Five stylish ladies of the Place Vendome, Paris, France. Rather wonderfully, this was sent by a mysterious lady called Lola... Date: circa 1905

Background imageJolly Collection: Rub a dub dub

Rub a dub dub
Three jolly boys at sea in a tub. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1912

Background imageJolly Collection: WW1 - Cartoon - Jolly trench warfare

WW1 - Cartoon - Jolly trench warfare
WW1 - " The Incorrigibles" - A dark humoured cartoon illustrating trench warefare with irony. Two soldiers meeting in the trenches

Background imageJolly Collection: Guests at a Margate boarding house, 1930s

Guests at a Margate boarding house, 1930s
Delightful group photograph of assorted guests at an unidentified boarding house at the seaside resort of Margate on the Kent coast

Background imageJolly Collection: Chinaman Chow-Chow

Chinaman Chow-Chow
A jovial Chinese man is delighted with his bowl of Chow Mein and is about to dive on in for that first bite! Date: circa 1910

Background imageJolly Collection: Comic postcard, I shall be pleased to see your jolly old mug again

Comic postcard, I shall be pleased to see your jolly old mug again! Date: 20th century

Background imageJolly Collection: Seaside Holiday - Candid photograph - Four jolly women

Seaside Holiday - Candid photograph - Four jolly women - taken on May 18th 1955 at at Brighton, East Sussex. The clothing would suggest that it wasn t the hottest of May days

Background imageJolly Collection: Dewars whisky advertisement - swimming pool

Dewars whisky advertisement - swimming pool
Advertisement for Dewars whisky featuring a group enjoying the jubilee spirit in the swimming pool. We wouldn t recommend combining whisky with swimming but no doubt this chap is going to enjoy a wee

Background imageJolly Collection: The Village, Farnham Royal, Slough, England

The Village, Farnham Royal, Slough, England
The Village, Farnham Royal, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England. Showing the Jolly Butcher. Date: 1950s

Background imageJolly Collection: WW2 - London Auxiliary Ambulance Service Driver on the farm

WW2 - London Auxiliary Ambulance Service Driver on the farm
WW2 - British Home front, October 1941 - Mrs John Steel, daughter of Sir Bernard Spilsbury, British Pathologist, lends her hand to the war effort



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