Rides Collection (page 2)

When Great Grandfather Went to Sea by H. L. Oakley
A series of charming silhouette cut outs by H. L. Oakley depicting scenes at the seaside during the Victorian era from the journey there by carriage and train to donkey rides

Huntsman takes a stirrup cup
A lady offers a huntsman of the South Devon Foxhunt - mounted on a fine white horse - a traditional stirrup cup drink from a tray. Date: circa 1980

Sinj - Two men during the Sinjska alka
The anniversary of the last victory over the Ottoman army in 1715 is celebrated yearly in the beginning of August by Sinjska alka

Carousel Crewkerne
Steam dobbie set at Crewkerne Fair, Somerset

Wall of Death, 1933
WALL OF DEATH Cyclone Jack Cody rides a 1920s Indian Scout 101 on the Drome of Death at Coney Beach, Porthcawl, Wales

Rollercoaster / Skegness
Figure 8 rollercoaster at Skegness, Lincolnshire

Rollercoaster / Yarmouth
Giant Scenic Railway at Great Yarmouth

Policeman riding a Triumph motorcyle
A police rider turning a corner on his Triumph motorcycle, fitted with white legshields and a front numberplate (denoting this picture is pre-1975)

Myth / Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva rides through Coventry, keeping her promise to Leofric the Earl of Mercia. The Earl had agreed to lift exactions on his tenants, in return for her breezy ride

Big Wheel / Vienna 1930S
The big wheel in the " Prater" in Vienna

Guiscard Defeats Arabs
The Saracens and Greeks are defeated by a Norman prince, Robert Guiscard, who rides triumphally into Palermo and takes the title of Count of Sicily

Marcus Aurelius Triumph
Emperor Marcus Aurelius rides in triumph through the streets of Rome after his victory over the Germans

Goat-Borne Witch
A witch rides through the starlit sky on her goat, carrying a child she has stolen from its mum

Fairs / Electric Cars / 1956
Monte Carlo Rally electric car ride at Dreamland, Margate

Children riding elephants at Zoological Gardens 1896
Children riding on the elephants at Zoological Gardens, (London Zoo). Date: 1896

Children on a merry-go-round at Hascombe fair, Surrey, England. Date: early 1930s

Queen Elizabeth II - Attending the Trooping of the Colour - Taking the Salute at Horseguards Parade. Date: circa 1954

Gertrude Bell on Horseback - Baghdad, Iraq

Two seaside donkeys chat between rides
Two chummy donkeys share a quiet word between giving holidaymakers a ride up and down the beach at the seaside

Equestrian Competition at Sinj, Croatia
The anniversary of the last victory over the Ottoman army in 1715 is celebrated yearly in the beginning of August by Sinjska alka

A Donkey Race
Brother and sister race their donkeys while the donkey-boy runs beside them

Toad Rides Skeleton
A toad - a witches familiar - rides to the sabbat mounted on an animal skeleton

Dr. Zanders apparatus, 1897
Dr Zanders apparatus: a lady rides side saddle on a horse simulator. A fixed saddle is attached to a cast iron frame, simulating similar vibrations to those experienced when riding a horse. 1897

Blackpool Log Flume
These holidaymakers are getting wetter than they bargained for on the Log Flume at the famous Pleasure Beach funfair, Blackpool, Lancashire, England! Date: late 1960s

Arthurian / Guinevere
Guinevere rides a-Maying in the woods

Earls Court Wheel
The Giant Ferris Wheel at Earls Court, London, showing the emergency evacuation procedure - a picture which was no doubt intended to reassure nervous passengers Date: 1894

Nice Carnival - a decorated float
Nice Carnival, France - a decorated float depicting a clown riding a dragon

Passenger Canal Boats at Paddington Basin, London, 1849
Engraving showing some of the canal boats, offering rides on the Grand Union Canal, at Paddington Basin, London, 1849

Farmers walk and lead a team of working horses across a harvested cornfield. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Fair / Car Ride, Kings Lyn
A petrol car ride (owned by F Thompson), Kings Lynn (cars manufactured by R E Chambers Co. USA)

Scottish Caravan Site
Cairnsmill Dairy Farm (Holiday Camp) Caravan Site, St. Andrews, Fifeshire, Scotland. Here caravanners can enjoy television in the upper barn and children free pony rides

Gunter Grass / Morgan
GUNTER GRASS German writer rides a rat

Workman & Boss / Doffs Cap
A workman walking in the street with his wife puts his finger to his cap when his employer rides past

Switchback, Butlin s
Figure 8 switchback at Butlins Holiday Camp, Mablethorpe. Built in France, the ride was originally sited at Butlins Skegness camp

Victoria / Pjournal / 1897
Queen Victoria rides through the streets of London on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee

Elephant Ride 1
Elephant rides for children at Regents Park Zoo : the passengers mount by ladder

Sphinx / Rameses II Period
The Sphinx during the period of Rameses II. The Pharoah rides to pay homage to the giant visage

Rocking Horse Policeman
Little Margaret rides through the streets on her rocking horse, and meets a policeman

Donkey Ride / Margate
Children prepared for a donkey ride

Postcard of Carousel
A merry-go-round at Worthing

Curry&rice / Officer Rides
A young officer prepares to go riding. A servant puts the final touches to his uniform while another holds his pony which is far too small for him

Curry&rice / Soldier Rides
Lady and gentleman prepare to go riding on a British station

Donkey Rides on the beach at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
Donkey Rides on the beach at Gorleston-on-Sea, known colloquially as Gorleston, a town in Norfolk, England (to the south of Great Yarmouth). circa 1920s

A Christmas Day Coronation: William the Conqueror rides to Westminster Abbey to receive the Crown of England - December 25, 1066 Date: 1066

Jessie Matthews with daughter Catherine
British actress Jessie Matthews (1907-1981) enjoying a seaside donkey ride with her adopted daughter Catherine Hale-Monro. Catherine went on to become Countess Grixoni. Date: 1939

Rodeo - Carl Olson on Rimrock - Pendleton Round-up
Rodeo Rider - Carl Olson (1914-1982) on Rimrock - Pendleton Round-up - 1948 - Oregon, USA. He was the World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider in 1947 with an astonishing $8

The Art of Alfred J Munnings R. A
The Art of a Great Animal and Country Life Artist: The Work of Sir Alfred James Munnings R.A. (1878-1959). On left, the Right Hon

Donkeys on the beach at Southport, Cheshire (Merseyside)
Boy with five donkeys on the beach at Southport, Cheshire (Merseyside). Date: 1920

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