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The Only Man Left by George RansteadOriginal drawing in pen and ink showing an incredibly young boy suggesting to a (much taller) female office worker that they go to the theatre together but to keep it quiet otherwise the other girls
The Modern CavemanA couple drive past Lake Thun, in Switzerland, where the road tunnels its way through the mountains which run down to the waters edge
Setting The Ball RollingA young lady accidently drops her ball of wool prompting a handsome young man to retrieve it
Love Locks on display in Odessa, UkraineA display of Love Locks on some railings in Odessa, Ukraine. Lovers attach padlocks to the railings, throw away the key, and believe that this will make their love last for ever
Fancy Dress Costume in the Snow by Elsie HardingA couple in fancy dress (Harlequin and Columbine) try to keep warm next to a rather small fire. Not quite sure how they ended up in the middle of nowhere in the snow
The Tatler Bride & home Number, 1 May 1957Front cover of The Tatler Bride and Home Number featuring a bride with unfeasibly sharp cheekbones surrounded by blowsy roses
Stolen Sweets by Webster MurrayA romantic balcony scene showing an 18th century gentleman in wig and frock coat gazing into the eyes of a young lady who leans down towards him from her balcony
The Hold up by Webster MurrayA highwayman, looking suspiciously like Cupid, holds up a pretty lady riding in a carriage
Dawn by W. E. WebsterColumbine, dressed in ballet shoes and a white dress stretches out asleep while Harlequin takes off his mask to look at her as she slumbers after their revelry
The Tatler Xmas No 1922 Front CoverFront cover illustration by Lewis Baumer showing the Tatler character in his red frock coat and tricorn hat kissing a dainty looking damsel under the mistletoe
Sue and her SuitorsI don t know which to choose Sue said Tis awkward they should meet For Joe has brought me apples red And Tom a posy sweet
Dinah and the boysYoung Dinah said Without a doubt A nice girl I must be For all the boys when I go out Seem awfully fond of me!
Sally and her clothesEvery Sunday Sally goes To meeting in her finest clothes All the black boys in a line Cry Golly, ain t our Sally fine!
The Princess of the Castle by Hilda CowhamLovely illustration by Hilda Cowham showing a princess in a flounced, floral trimmed dress watching from the steps of her castle as a knight rides past and raises his flag or standard in her direction
Rocking Horse RomanceA young boy and girl share a tender kiss amid their toys
A gentleman about to kiss a ladys handAn illustration accompanying an extract from Wilkie Collins book, The Law and the Lady. The caption reads: Major Fitz-David sets matters right in his irresistible way
Musical lovers in a boatBeing stranded in a boat on the river, this poor woman can find no escape from her lovers musical offering so she sits back resigned to an afternoon of violin playing
A couple off to fish by Florence HardyA young man brings his lover to the docks, for a day of fishing
A Couple in the Fields by Florence HardyA young farmgirl is courted by a young man dressed in blue
The Blue Couple by the SeaThe couple, clad in blue, walk hand in hand by the beach, with windmills and sailing boats in the background
Two lovers in the fields by Florence HardyA young girl gazes sadly at a bouquet of flowers, while her suitor, a farmboy, walks beside her
Christmas Wishes by Ethel ParkinsonA little boy brandishes a small piece of mistletoe in the hope that his female friend will oblige
The Blue among the Flowers by Florence HardyA couple walk through a flowering tree, both dressed in white and blue
Just a Rose for Luck Lass! by Florence HardyA young Dutch boy attempts to convince his friend to give him a rose " for luck" as they walk through a village
Thus you Wind Yourself Round my Heart by Florence HardyTwo young lovers demonstrate their love with a ball of string by the river
Phyllis is my Only JoyTwo Dutch children walk along the coast, bucket and fishing rod in hand, the boy gazing fondly at the girl
For You I Would Wait Forever by Florence HardyA Dutch girl prepares herself at the bedroom mirror while her young suitor waits at the door
Come with me and be my LoveA Dutch boy, flowers in his hand, asks a girl to become his lover by the docks
Phillida Flouts meThree rival young suitors, all dressed in Elizabethan clothes and carrying mistletoe watch their young fancy, also dressed in Elizabethan costume
A Passive Resistance by Florence HardyTwo Dutch children skate on an icy lake as the girl ignores the boys gentle courtship
Only the Moon Can See by Florence HardyOnly the moon can see. A young couple walk through a garden holding hands
Admiration by Florence HardyTwo little Pierrots admire from a distance a little girl in a charming clown style dress
A Song Without Words by Florence HardyAn 18th century couple gaze deeply into each others eyes over a harpsichord
False! by Florence HardyA little girl, dressed in a clown costume, is shocked to discover her Pierrot boyfriend is kissing another
Just a song at twilight by Florence HardyAn elegant gentleman serenades a lady who sits in her chair and listens politely
Loves Questioning by Florence HardyAn 18th century scene depicting a man in a powdered wig wooing a young lady who is playing a piano or harpsichord
An Assault by Florence HardyA couple from the late 18th century flirt and throw snowballs in the snow
Sing me an English Song by Florence HardyAn elegant 18th century couple sit together on a sofa. A gentleman in a frock coat and wig listens intently while his lady companion plays the lute
Will You Be Mine by Florence HardyA couple from the late 18th century hold hands as they walk through the snow; the gentleman conveniently holds a bunch of mistletoe
Loves Melody by Florence HardyAn 18th century couple sit on an elegant sofa. The man plays a romantic serenade on his lute while his companion listens politely
Rejected by Florence Hardy
Under the Mistletoe Bough by Florence HardyA couple from the late 18th century flirt together in the snow
The Trevi Fountain, RomeA man bows down to kiss the hand of a beautiful young woman, infront of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy
The AmbushA suitor greets a young woman in a clearing. Illustration by Charles Robinson
The Royal Family at Darmouth Naval CollegeProbably the first occasion upon which Queen Elizabeth II and her future husband, Prince Philip of Greece were photographed together, at Dartmouth Naval College on 22 July 1939
You re Not the Only Pebble on the Beach by Florence HardyA romantic attachment gone sour as one little clown tells his girlfriend that shes not the only pebble on the beach. A coquettish lady clown, wearing exactly the same outfit
When Three is a Crowd by Florence HardyTwo little boys in clown costumes vie for the attention of a fellow female clown
Can This Be Love by Florence HardyA sweet scene showing two little boys dressed in clown or Pierrot outfits looking hopefully towards a little girl (in similar attire)
