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Poster advertising Finland, land of romance. A steamship cruises through tranquil waters
Princess Elizabeth and Lt Philip Mountbatten - EngagementPrincess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) (1926-2022) and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten (later Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh) (1921)
Wrights Coal Tar Soap - WW1Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap from the Great War showing a soldier and his wife or sweetheart bidding farewell to each other
Bicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic AdvertBicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic Tyre Company (of Hanover, Germany) Advertisement. The pair at the rear of the bicycle appear to be contributing slightly less to the forward momentum as
The Gondo-liar by Leon HeronA gondolier who, according to the pun in the title, is less than honest, reaches over his lady passenger as if to kiss her. A large moon hangs over the Venetian canal. Date: 1930
Music cover, Thats Amore, words by Jack Brooks, music by Harry Warren. Showing Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Donna Reed on a golf course in the film The Caddy. 1953
Advertisement for Cadburys Golden Key -- male and female models (Barry Trengove and Geraldine Hill) posing. 1959
An intricate heart design 2011
Plane arriving, Santa Catalina Island, California, USAPlane arriving at Avalon Bay, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA, with the Casino on the left and the Hotel St Catherine on the right. Date: 1939
Getting Off at the SeasideIf you want to " Get Off" at the seaside, do it THIS way - not THIS way! A man has more success getting off with the ladies than he does from an irate beach donkey! Date: circa 1910s
Poster advertising The Better Ole, Theatre Royal, ChathamPoster advertising a comedy produced by Charles Cochran, The Better Ole, or The Romance of Old Bill, at the Theatre Royal, Chatham. Performed twice nightly, with a Wednesday matinee
Folklore / Fairies / DoyleAN ELF-FAIRY ROMANCE (picture 2 of 3) He finds her, and this is the consequence
German Seaman chatting up a Chinese girlGerman Seaman (with his battleship visible in the rear of the shot) chatting up a Chinese girl
Couple Meditating 1913A couple sit meditating on a hill overlooking a lake, while a new moon shines across the water
Polo - Its Social Aspect by HigginsThe best part of the game. Polo players at a club such as Hurlingham or Ranelagh unwind after (or in the middle) of a match to share pleasantries with some female companions while a band plays in
Alisons house by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance Alisons hAlisons house by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Alisons House at the Mayan Theatre, showing quill pen in ink well. Date 1938
Cinderella by Arthur RackhamElla, aka Cinderella, in her beautiful gown, dancing with the Prince at the Ball. Date: 1919
Swan, Loves MiracleLOVEs MIRACLE (Annies Swan) He was only a clerk Devoted to work, But his life became lyrical Thanks to loves miracle
X-X-X-X-Xmas by J. GordgeTwo lovers dressed as Columbine and Harlequin prepare for a romantic kiss at what looks to be a deserted party
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
Roses and the Bud by Basil WoodhouseA romantic picture showing a young woman dressed in pink holding some blowsy roses. Date: 1928
Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky captionA Young man heads out to sea in a small rowing boat named the Saucy Sue - she instructs him: " Mind you don t goo too far, Darling!
Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones with Queen MotPrincess Margaret and her fiance, Anthony Armstrong-Jones pictured together with the Queen Mother at the Royal Lodge, Windsor shortly after the announcement of their engagement
Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong JonesPrincess Margaret and her fiance, Anthony Armstrong Jones pictured together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor where they were staying with the Queen Mother shortly after the announcement of their
Saucy Postcard - Lady lovers bemoan (?) bad weatherSaucy Seaside Postcard - Two lady lovers bemoan (?) the bad weather, which opens up new opportunities for fun... Date: 1946
Thumbelina flies off with her Fairy PrinceThumbelina meets the Fairy Prince and flies off with him, and they live Happily Ever After. Illustration to a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published 1835
Advertisement for Silvikrin hair products -- male and female models posing. 1959
WWI - Wounded soldier in the arms of his nurseWWI - Wounded soldier (who has lost his arm) in the arms of his nurse - Comrades in Arms. Date: circa 1917
The Studdy Dog - Somebody Cares by George StuddyThe Studdy Dog, later known as Bonzo, appearing as an example of animal caricatures in an article in The Strand magazine. This particular dog appears to be getting ready to post a love letter
Fairy Tales of Summer - Sleeping Beauty by Pauline BaynesSleeping Beauty by Pauline Baynes, one of a four illustrations of a fairy tale to reflect each season. In this instance, the handsome prince emerges from the forest to find Sleeping Beauty
Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (2 / 4)Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (2/4) Burmese courtship - a young man wearing a headscarf holding a large cigar chats up a coy young Burmese girl, leaning against a palm tree
Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (3 / 4)Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (3/4) A Burmese man and his girl, with whom he converses over a low stone wall, whilst holding onto her hand
Two cats by Louis Wain on a romantic postcard -- He loves me! He loves me not! He loves me! Date: circa 1900s
Enfin Seul (Alone at Last) by Cecil AldinNewlywed rabbits sit together, alone at last, following their wedding. A bouquet and top hat are laid aside and a sack labelled Mr and Mrs Bunny stands nearby
Young girl standing at a window on a Christmas card, with a poem on the left. Date: circa 1890s
The Isthmus, Santa Catalina Island, California, USAPeople and boats at The Isthmus, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Date: 1939
Silhouette of exotic couple dancingSilhouette of an exotic couple dancing, possibly the tango, in Spanish or Latin American style costume
Postcard with illustration by Chiostri, 1920s party scene or carnival with a harlequin and Columbine Date: 1920s
First meeting of Elizabeth Woodville and King Edward IV
The Kiss by AutoriA romantic kiss imagined in Autoris distinctive angular style. 1930
Who People Are Dating - Diane Ferraz and Nicky ScottMusical duo, and, at the time, romantically linked couple, Diane Ferraz and Nicky Scott who performed together in the band, The Ferris Wheel, pairing black female singers with white male performers
Bystander Royal Wedding Number front cover - George VIFront cover of The Bystander magazines Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert of York (the future King George VI) to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923
The Farce by William BarribalA young red-headed woman seated in a box at the theatre, feigns interest in what her older male companion has to say while secretly enjoying a kiss on the hand from a young, handsome beau. Date: 1917
The dangers of getting a personal tattoo" First of All, Mary, theres something awful I must get off my chest." The dangers of getting a personal tattoo - A dapper gent has to admit to a previous romantic liason to his new young
American Valentines Card - Boy sailing a yacht of loveAmerican Valentines Card - Boy sailing loves yacht with the following words: (Lolli)Pops are my cargo Love is my crew As I go sailing Directly to you Date: circa 1930
Ice Skating Couple - Christmas Greetings Card. Although a UK card, it was printed in Germany and features a very teutonic-looking skating pair
Book cover design, The Romance of Aeronautics: an Interesting Account of the Growth and Achievements of All Kinds of Aerial Craft, by Charles C Turner, London: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1912
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