Amusements Collection

Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA
Aerial view of Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1909

Jazz orchestra by the pool on board the Mauretania
A jazz orchestra entertains passengers by the pool on board the ocean liner, the Mauretania, just one of the many amusements available. Date: 1931

Fairground, Pudsey, Yorkshire
Fairground, Pudsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Marshalls Modern Amusements Date: 1950s

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1900
Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). The fairground ride of J. Brewer & Sons of Indian Queens and Bath stands in the middle of the picture. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Paragon Park, Nantasket Beach, Massachusetts, USA
Night view of Paragon Park and the Schlitz Palm Garden, Nantasket Beach, Hull, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1908

Bystander masthead design, society at the races
Stylised masthead design on the front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring smart society mingling at the races, possibly Ascot, the Derby or Goodwood. Date: 1930

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910
Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Hancocks Living Pictures stands in the middle of the picture and in the foreground is Keiling Grays stall selling Doncaster Butterscotch

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station) in the early 1900s. To the right is a banner advertising Jones Variety Exhibition with posters for The Baby Dancer and Singing & Dancing

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Date about 1910
A Fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Crowds gather around one of the rides, a patent electric motor car track by W.G. & S. Photographer: Unknown

Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page of silhouettes showing various Victorian pastimes and games including archery, croquet, skating and chess

Fairground Wagon, Pudsey, Yorkshire
Fairground Wagon, Pudsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Marshalls Modern Amusements Date: 1950s

Bystander Riviera number cover 1935
Smart society enjoying the sunshine and amusements of the French Riviera in 1935. Front cover of The Bystander magazines special Riviera number

Reading The Tatler in Gallipoli, WW1
A Topping Tonic after taking Turkish Trenches - some officers of the gallant Lancashire Fusiliers enjoying a short respite with an old and valued friend

Big wheel and funfair on Central Pier lit at dusk, Blackpool Illuminations, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Derelict Amusement park, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal and her four sisters
Morning Amusements -- Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828), and her four sisters (Augusta Sophia, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia), all daughters of King George III

The Welcome Club at Earls Court by Tom Browne
The Welcome Club at Earls Court, a feature of London amusements in the late 19th and early 20th century, where people could dine

English society enjoying a fair in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000904 English society enjoying a fair in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock
532680 Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock, left background playing at ball with strung rackets

Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. 'There is hardly a street, lane, or alley in the city of New York in which the lager beer saloon, in some of its various forms

Le Mans 24 Hours
The funfair is a regular attraction at Le Mans. Le Mans 24 Hours, Le Mans, France, 12-13 June 1971.

Baker, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Baker, California, USA, 2022. An alien Trump under glass at the Alien Fresh Jerky rest stop between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, California, USA

Santa Cruz, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Santa Cruz, California, USA, 2022. Entrance to the Giant Dipper, the main roller coaster at the Boardwalk amusement park, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Santa Cruz, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Santa Cruz, California, USA, 2022. The Sky Glider (skyway gondolas) at the Boardwalk amusement park, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Santa Cruz, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Santa Cruz, California, USA, 2022. Tables in front of the Giant Dipper, the main roller coaster at the Boardwalk amusement park, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Alsterlust, 1893. Creator: Fritz Stoltenberg
Alsterlust, 1893

Bystander Riviera number cover 1935
Smart society enjoying the sunshine and amusements of the French Riviera in 1935. Front cover of The Bystander magazines special Riviera number

Orlando, Florida, USA. The Magic Castle at Disneys Magic Kingdom

East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on Teignmouth Town Beach on the eastern side of the town, August 1937. The image shows a typical seaside scene; families are enjoying themselves on the beach

Each Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, c. 1925
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on Teignmouth Town Beach on the eastern side of the town, c.1925. The image shows a typical seaside scene; families are enjoying themselves on the beach

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - The Mall Coney Island Amusement Park
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - The Mall, Coney Island Amusement Park Date: 1929

Wildwood, NJ beach and its boardwalk are a popular resort destination

Arcade games JLP01_08_021570
SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A row of people playing a roll a ball game in an amusement arcade during a Laing staff trip to Skegness

Train ride JLP01_08_021679
Felixstowe, Suffolk. A man and girl riding a miniature train engine during a Laing staff trip to Felixstowe. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with

Ramsgate sands PEN01_15_03_29424
Royal Victoria Pavilion, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent. A general view showing Ramsgate sands, with a partial view of the Royal Victoria Pavilion in the foreground

Blackpool Tower & Amusements sign, Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Entrance to Wurstelprater, Prater Park, Vienna, Austria, Central Europe

Sweden, Stockholm, Grona Lund Tivoli, passenger ferry in bay at dusk

Orlando, Florida, USA. Pleasure Island in Orlando Florida

Orlando, Florida, USA. Bust of Walt Disney at Disney MGM Orlando

Orlando, Florida, USA. Disney candy for sale at the theme parks in Orlando

Orlando, Florida, USA. Scenes from Pleasure Island in Orlando

Orlando, Florida, USA. The Cirque du Soleil theatre in Orlando Florida

England, Lancashire, Blackpool, Central Pier Sunset

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Luna Park, Big Wheel

The Jack and Jill ride at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley London in 1924

Burnley Fair early 1900s

Blackpool Pleasure Beach early 1900s

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Step right up and let the amusements begin. From the enchanting Wonderland in Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA to the lively fair in Truro, Cornwall around 1900, there is no shortage of excitement and entertainment. Picture yourself transported back in time on board the Mauretania, where a jazz orchestra plays by the pool, creating an atmosphere of pure joy. Feel your heart race as you wander through Pudsey's vibrant fairground in Yorkshire or stroll along Brighton Pier with its endless offerings for visitors seeking thrills and laughter. Paragon Park at Nantasket Beach beckons with its charming allure and promises of unforgettable moments. Travel even further back to Truro's fairs during the early 1900s or around 1910; immerse yourself in a world filled with wonder and nostalgia. The Bystander masthead design captures society's excitement at races while Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley transport us into an era of elegance and grace. And who could forget Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal, accompanied by her four sisters? Their presence adds a touch of royalty to any amusement they attend. So whether it's experiencing the magic of Wonderland or getting lost amidst the sights and sounds of a bustling fairground, these amusements offer something for everyone. Let go of your worries and embrace the joy that awaits you within these captivating scenes from different times and places.