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Late 19th century Prussian Bathers - Baltic Coastal Resort - this may be Sestroretsk - a municipal town in Kurortny District of the federal city of St
Romance by Arthur WattsA couple in fancy dress costume enjoy a moonlit romantic tryst. Date: 1920
Three is Company by AbbeA 1920s couple pucker up for a kiss in front of a beaming moon. Date: 1920
Dancing to a fiddle by Charles RobinsonA romance blossoms between a young man playing the violin and a girl eager to dance with him. Date: 1914
Bride and groom in church doorway, Marazion, CornwallBride and groom in a church doorway, Marazion, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s
Cigarette a Child of the Army by Barry Montour. The lyrics are by E. Warham St. Leger, with music by J. Haydn Parry (1864 - 1894)
The Edge O Beyond by Roy Horniman and Ruby MillerThe Edge O Beyond by Roy Horniman (18721930) and Ruby Miller (14 July 1889 - 2 April 1976), from the novel by Gertrude Page (1872 - 1922) written in 1908
A Fairy Serenade - Fairy Troubadour atop a mushroomA Fairy Serenade - A Fairy Troubadour atop a mushroom belting out some love songs for his girl... Date: 1920s
Autumn Manoeuvres, by Henry Hamilton, adapted from the German version, Herbstmanoever (Vienna, 1909), in turn based on the Hungarian version, Tartarjaras (Budapest, February 1908)
The Apple of Eden, by G Carlton Wallace, a romantic play first produced at the Elephant and Castle, London, August 1910, then the Princes Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, April 1912
Aloma by John B Hymer and LeRoy Clemens, first produced in England at the Adelphi Theatre, London, May 1926. It was set on an island in the South Seas;
WW1 - Keep a Brave Heart, Darling! A girl in a pretty pink dress gives her beloved a final embrace before he headed off to the horrors of the Western Front. Date: 1914
WW1 - To My Dear One - A Drummer pens a poem to his love, using his magnificent bass drum as a writing stand. " Though from your side I am away; My thoughts are with you night & day; With eyes
Will You Be My Valentine by A. K. MacdonaldLovely double page spread from The Tatler for Valentines Day. A poem is decorated with charming romantic vignettes. 1930
The Lipstick by A. DavisA woman applies her lipstick at a dressing table while being kissed by her lover. 1930
Kendal Castle, Cumbria. Date: 1943
The Lavender Shawl by SogataDepiction of Venice during the carnival with masked revellers emerging from a gondola. 1930
WW2 - British soldier checks his chances using flower petals: " She loves me, she loves me not..." ! Date: circa 1943
WW2 - British soldier opts for wine instead of tea, which the pretty French waitress assumes to be his tipple of choice!!! Date: circa 1943
Music cover, You d Be So Nice To Come Home To, words and music by Cole Porter, from the film, Something To Shout About. 1943
Hinda, a character in Lalla Rookh by Thomas MooreHinda - Tis she, the Emirs blooming child, All truth and tenderness and grace - a character in The Fire Worshippers, Lalla Rookh, a long narrative poem by Thomas Moore, first published in 1817
Kissing couple in a park, Paris, France. circa 1970
A Gallant, Gay Lothario in the Days of the Grand Monarque - a barve young gent kisses the hand of his hearts desire as she carefully manouevres her wide gown into a small Opera Box in Paris, France
Forget Me Not -- lovers parting. early 19th century
Samuel Rogers, English poetSamuel Rogers (1763-1855), English poet. circa 1825
As You Like It - title page - Phoebe and Silvius, shepherdess and shepherd. 1862
Mexican dating - Lovers chat through a barred windowMexican dating ( Novios Mexicanos ) - A pair of lovers chat through a barred window - it doesn t look as if she is going to shutter him out of her life any time soon.... Date: 1906
Paquin evening dress, 1938An evening dress by Paquin in black net and lace, full skirted, longer at the back than the front. The frock is completed by a large taffeta bow of an elusive petunia shade. Date: 1938
Romantic coupleCoy romantic young couple in party dress. Date: c1910
Dorothy Jordan and Ramon Novarro in In Gay MadridRamon Novarro (Ramon Samaniegoes) (1899-1968) - Mexican actor in American silent films, later a character actor in talkies
Maria Fortuny (1838-1874). Catalan painter. Romantic and Orientalist themes. Portrait. Engraving. 19th century. Colored
Eduard MeEduard M e (1804 1875), German Romantic poet. Date: 1904
Dear Lady Disdain by Reginald PannettYou are too proud; But if you were the devil, you are fair. - Twelfth Night. The Type He Most Admires: A beauty by Reginald Pannett
Nicolete by Frank HavilandThe Type He Most Admires: Mr Frank Havilands Example. Nicolete from Andrew Langs translation of Aucassin and Nicolete. Date: 1909
Music cover, Visions d Amour Valse by Archibald Joyce, with an illustration by Lewis Baumer. 1909
Music cover, Lay Down Your Arms, Anne SheltonMusic cover, Lay Down Your Arms (And Surrender To Mine), recorded by Anne Shelton. 1955
Music cover, Rink Courtship, by Theo Bonheur, with skating couple. 1909
Who said Liar? Confident young chap tells a likely fibWho Said Liar? - A red-faced rather-awkward-looking young chaps tells a rather tall tale: " And Bai Jove She fell in love with me on the spot, Doncherknow" ! Date: 1910
Romantic greetings card with white roseRomantic greetings card with a white rose. circa 1890s
Romantic greetings card with red roses. Date: circa 1890s
Romantic greetings card with pink roses. Date: circa 1890s
The Matchmaker - eyeing up another match with a clientThe Matchmaker - A stern woman in classic late Victorian garb suggesting a suitable match (passing in the back of a motor car) to her young male client... Date: 1912
Advert for State Express Cigarettes 1912An Inspiration - an advertisement for State Express Cigarettes, showing a very smart dapper young gent wooing his beloved
Spain and Portugal - Pena Castle - Arched doorway, towers either side.. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain
The Parting of Medora and the Corsair, a scene from Byrons narrative poem, The Corsair, 1814. circa 1850s
Loves Labours Lost - title page. 1862
Rossio Square, Lisbon, Portugal - Central Station (Estacao Central) now the Rossio Railway Station. Designed by Portuguese architect Jose Lu Monteiro a Neo-Manueline facade dominates
Cupids on a dish-shaped birthday card. Date: circa 1890s