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St Georges Cracker box label designBox of Christmas crackers featuring St George slaying the dragon
Couple in a snowy landscapeA young couple in a snowy landscape, dressed in 18th century style. They are carrying bunches of holly, and smiling at each other
Holly O! and Mistletoe, by Ethel ParkinsonA Christmas Greetings card, showing children carrying bunches of holly and mistletoe in a snowy landscape
Homeward Bound by Ethel ParkinsonHomeward Bound -- three children make their way home across the ice. Two boys are skating, while a little girl sits on a sled, cradling her doll. One of the boys is carrying a large holly branch
A Happy Christmas by Ethel ParkinsonA Happy Christmas -- a little Dutch girl and boy shelter from the falling snow under a large umbrella
Two ladies in a snowy landscapeTwo ladies, both of them carrying holly in their baskets, in a snowy landscape. They are dressed in 19th century style
Christmas Greetings card by Ethel ParkinsonA Christmas Greetings card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a lady and a boy walking through a snowy landscape. They are dressed in 19th century style
Elizabethan style Christmas card by Ethel ParkinsonA Christmas card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a young couple dressed in Elizabethan style costume in a snowy landscape. The greeting reads
Christmas scene by Ethel ParkinsonA lady and three children walk through a snowy town carrying bunches of holly
Christmas card by Ethel ParkinsonA Christmas card by Ethel Parkinson, showing an elegant lady walking through the snow with an umbrella. Date: early 20th century
The Return by Ethel ParkinsonThe Return -- three children bring a large log home with them, to the delight of their little dog. Two girls are pulling the log along, while a smaller girl sits on the log, cradling her doll
Kind Thoughts, by Ethel ParkinsonKind Thoughts -- a Christmas Greetings card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a little girl and an elderly gentleman walking down a snowy street. He is carrying a few parcels, and is using a walking stick
Robins Greeting by Ethel Parkinson -- three children stop to receive a Christmas Greeting from a robin perched on a branch
Friendship changes never, by Ethel ParkinsonThe Fashions alter with each passing year, But Friendship changes never -- a Christmas Greetings card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a couple in a snowy street, dressed in costume of a bygone age
Three children in a snowy landscape. The two girls are carrying bunches of holly, while the boy is carrying a large supply of firewood on his shoulder
Dutch girl and boy in the snowA little Dutch girl and boy stand chatting in a snowy landscape. The girl is holding a basket over her arm, and shelters from the falling snow under a large umbrella
Three people in a snowy landscapeThree people dressed in 18th century style, one of them holding a bunch of holly, in a snowy landscape
A Hearty Christmas Greeting by Ethel ParkinsonA Hearty Christmas Greeting -- a Dutch girl and boy in a snowy landscape. The girl is keeping her hands warm inside a furry muff, while the boy carries a bunch of mistletoe
Two women and a child in a snowy landscape. They are dressed in 19th century style, and one woman is holding a large bunch of holly
Man playing piano at ChristmasA man playing a piano with a decorated Christmas tree at his side. Three of the candles are lit. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Bringing in the boars head at Queens College, Oxford
The Stronger Sex by Webster MurrayAn elegant woman in fashionable fur collared coat and cloche hat enjoys some light Christmas shopping while her male companion follows behind laden with bags, boxes and gifts
Briggs and the King Wenceslas Spirit by GrahamStrip cartoon Graham showing a loyal and put-upon butler helping his employer to dress in a Father Christmas costume, and heaving a huge sack of toys towards a childrens party where Father Christmas
Tatler Christmas Shopping Number 1957An elegant woman in a fitted black skirt suit and matching hat seems to have become rather tangled with her roy dog as she balances a huge pile of Christmas presents before getting into a taxi on a
Christmas Shopping 1913A smart lady, laden with Christmas gifts and a small lap dog, has an expression which suggests she may have spent rather too much money
Tatler Christmas Number 1910Front cover of the Tatler Xmas Number 1910 designed by William Barribal. A jolly young woman looks ready for a party with her hair adorned with bells and a jester, as well as jester earrings
Mother, daughter and Christmas treeA mother and her little daughter admire their Christmas tree. It has lit candles, and sweets hanging from the branches. A black cat seems quite interested too
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
A Pierrot playing the banjo wishes the recipient of this postcard every good wish for a Merry Xmas Date: circa 1910s
Father Christmas ScrapsVarious scenes depicting Father Christmas on his rounds
Hamleys for Xmas advertisement, 1926Advert for various toys available at the famous Hamleys toy store on Regent Street London in 1926 including The Crown Tavern, a remarkably realistic model of an old country inn, Looney the loose pup
The Hostess who Invited a few Friends to Skate in her PrivatHumorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a distraught society lady, aghast at the sight of her house guests standing chest deep in the not very frozen lake she had encouraged them to skate upon
Tatler front cover, Christmas number 1926Bold front cover by Lewis Baumer for the Tatler Christmas Number front cover featuring a happy looking woman in a striking blue and yellow cloak against a festive snowy background
Tatler Christmas Shopping Number front cover, 1956A rather sly looking woman dressed all in white carries a large pile of beautifully coordinating wrapped Christmas presents and gifts
Christmas Carol Singers by Judith BledsoeA row of carol singers of varying sizes holding lanterns
An Assault by Florence HardyA couple from the late 18th century flirt and throw snowballs in the snow
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
Under the Mistletoe Bough by Florence HardyA couple from the late 18th century flirt together in the snow
We Are a Merry Family by Ethel ParkinsonCharming illustration showing two Eskimos or Inuit people dancing in a friendly manner with a polar bear in a glacial environment
The Bystander front cover 1934Colourful front cover of The Bystander depicting a puppet guardsman in a bearskin presenting a pretty lady puppet in typical flounced dress and hat of 1934 with a Christmas present
Preparing the Christmas Feast by Pauline BaynesA kitchen scene from the early 17th century along with examples of dishes eaten at Christmas during this period. These include a bowl of lemon mincemeat, a beef and samphire hash, scorched chestnuts
Standard Motor Company advertisementAdvertisement for the Standard Motor Company of Coventry, England, wishing all their customers a Happy Christmas. The illustration featuring a Standard car (model unknown)
Angels appear to shepherdsShepherds are stunned and humbled to have a visitation from angels telling them of news of the birth of a new Messiah in Bethlehem
Snow family Christmas dinnerA family of snowmen sit down together for Christmas lunch. I just hope that turkey isn t too hot
Christmas Post by Ethel ParkinsonA woman, accompanied by a small girl, posts a rather large stash of Christmas cards off to lots of lucky recipients
Batgers Christmas Cracker labelElves or pixies dressed in red rather over-do it blowing bubbles
Christmas WaveA small girl, wrapped up warm against the cold waves a mittened hand as she opens the door to a house emitting a cosy glow. Her sledge is left abandoned on the snowy steps
Batgers Musical Toy Crackers labelA girl dressed in a rather dashing clown outfit blows a horn or bugle
