Amusement Collection (#51)

Luna Park, Coney Island
Entrance to the Luna Park on Coney Island, New York, America

The Englishwomans Domestic Magazine 1860
The title page to " The Englishwomans Domestic Magazine". An illustrated journal combining practical information, instruction and amusement

Poster advertising Pygmalion for babys first toys
Poster advertising a shop called Pygmalion for babys first toys, open throughout the month of December

Humourous Russian postcard
Laughing at the Fat Pig - a humourous Russian postcard poking fun at a rotund Russian farmer (possibly having had a vodka too many) who has fallen asleep in the pig sty

Sydney 1909
Wonderland City, Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

A Swiss Shepherd Watching a Battle by the Frontier
The absurdity of war summed up by Heath Robinson as a shepherd puffing peacefully on his pipe sits in neutral Switzerland

The Witching Waves Ride, White City, London, 1909
Illustration showing the Witching Waves ride at the White City amusement ground, London, 1909. This ride gave the impression of travelling over a series of waves whilst travelling in a small car

Boney at Elba or a Madmans amusement

Military drill
A family find much amusement in the fact that their eldest daughter is being instructed in the art of the military drill by a soldier acquaintance

Never-Never Land
Some of the fairytale fantasy animal figures at the Never Never Land amusement park, at Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Boxing Satire C18
Londons gentry enjoys nothing more than seeing a good fight: Polite amusement or an exhibition of beasts

UPS-AND-DOWNS / FAIR / 1804
Early Amusement wheels (hand- turned) at a St Petersburg Fair, Russia

Fair / Amusement Wheel
CAIRO, EGYPT - An Arab-style amusement wheel

Ladies Skipping
The Fashionable Amusement of Skipping

Cheapside Circa 1740
Scene in Cheapside (?) with ladies wearing the newly fashionable panier-style skirts, much to the amusement of the less flamboyant members of the public

Fairs / Petrol Car Ride
Toy Town Taxis - petrol-driven car ride at an amusement park in Southend

Butlins, Felixstowe
Crowds at Butlins Amusement Park, Felixstowe

Crooked House / Butlins
Crooked House at Butlins Amusement Park, Felixstowe

Boating Pool at Butlin s
The Boating Pool at Butlins Amusement Park, Felixstowe

Ovaltiney Puppets
The Ovaltiney Puppet Show at The Sunshine Theatre, at Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, Kent

Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, Kent

Static Electricity
Electricity as a parlour amusement in a Victorian home - a boy about to touch the hand of a girl who stands on a stool while she holds the apparatus

Statue of John Lennon near the original Cavern Club, Matthew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue of Paul McCartney outside the Hard Days Night Hotel, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

San Fermin festival. Plaza de Toros, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, Europe

Plaza de Toros, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, Europe

Plaza de Toros, San Fermin festival, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, Europe

Musicians in a traditional Naxi orchestra, Lijiang Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yunnan Province, China, Asia

Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing, China, Asia

Drevish mystic dance at the Sirkeci station, Istanbul, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Dervish mystic dance at the Sirkeci station, Istanbul, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Folk dance in old town, Antwerp, Belgium, Europe

Girls dancing in traditional costume, Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan Province, China, Asia

Miao New Year festival celebrations, Xijiang, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

New Year bull fighting festival in the Miao village of Xijiang, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

Men playing the lusheng at a 4 Seals Miao lunar New Year festival, Xinyao village, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

Dancing at a 4 Seals Miao lunar New Year festival, Xinyao village, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

Trombone player, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Bass player, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Guitar player, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Violin player, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Boardwalk Casinos, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States of America, North America

Civic Space Park, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Atlantic City Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States of America, North America

Yapese dancers performing the traditional bamboo stick dance, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific

Opera House, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, South America

Casino, Sanremo, Liguria, Italy, Europe

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Captivating moments of amusement captured around the world 🌍✨ From the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia to the whimsical statue of Eleanor Rigby by Tommy Steele, there's no shortage of entertainment. At Wonderland in Massachusetts, USA, thrill-seekers find joy on every ride while horses race and crowds cheer at Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex, UK. The timeless tradition of village green cricket brings laughter and camaraderie in Tilford, Surrey. Cuban paintings showcase vibrant colors and lively scenes that transport you to Havana's streets. A tribute to singer-songwriter Billy Fury stands near Albert Dock as a reminder of his musical legacy. Art lovers can admire masterpieces like 'The Boxer' or 'Women from Galicia at the Window, ' each capturing a different facet of human emotion through brushstrokes. And who could forget the first Ferris wheel that mesmerized visitors at Chicago Worlds Fair? Lastly, Bristol Balloon Festival fills the sky with an array of colorful hot air balloons, creating a spectacle for all ages to enjoy. Wherever you go, amusement awaits.