Carnivals Collection

Trinidad Carnival Band
An oil drum band playing festive music at the annual Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Soho Fair and Carnival started to-day with a record entry in the the Carnival procession and the waiters race. (Picture shows) Carnival procession driving through the streets. 11th July 1960

Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. Herne Bay, Kent. 25th August 1922

Notting Hill Carnival crowd

Carnival in Havana, Cuba
3786120 Carnival in Havana, Cuba; (add.info.: Carnival in Havana, Cuba. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Carnival in Havana, Cuba
3786126 Carnival in Havana, Cuba; (add.info.: Carnival in Havana, Cuba. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Carnaval de Nice (Nice Carnival), 1914
3785523 Carnaval de Nice (Nice Carnival), 1914; (add.info.: Carnaval de Nice (Nice Carnival), 1914. Caption: Cote d'Azur Plaisirs (pleasures)'. Biggest carnival in France

Whinney Banks carnival. 1976

Orpington Carnival, Kent. 7th June 1954

Scenes during the annual Soho Fair in Central London. 8th July 1956

Toxteth Carnival, Liverpool, 9th July 1986. The Mersey Centurion American Football Team

Garston Carnival, Liverpool, Merseyside, 2nd July 1988

A young man in shorts dances and waves a flag about at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A man in shorts and long socks dances between two fashionable women at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A young woman in trendy sunglasses dances with her friends at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A musician sits on a float in an ecstatic trance, really into the music, while a couple of children sit beneath him at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, W. Indies. Date: 1968

Dancing in Hawaiian skirts at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Dancing and partying at the annual Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

An oil drum band playing festive music at the annual Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Two revellers in matching party shirts and straw hats at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Shrovetide on Ice (oil on panel)
471375 Shrovetide on Ice (oil on panel) by Caullery, Louis de (c.1580-1621); 59x98 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Carnival Time in the Bavarian Alps (engraving)
1058648 Carnival Time in the Bavarian Alps (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival Time in the Bavarian Alps)

Carnival in Rome, 1830 (w / c on paper)
704444 Carnival in Rome, 1830 (w/c on paper) by Pinelli, Achille (1809-41); Paolo Antonacci Collection, Rome; Italian, out of copyright

The Carnival at Nice, the Battle of Flowers (engraving)
1062315 The Carnival at Nice, the Battle of Flowers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival at Nice, the Battle of Flowers)

Masquerade on the Last Day of the Carnival at Genoa (engraving)
1099638 Masquerade on the Last Day of the Carnival at Genoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masquerade on the Last Day of the Carnival at Genoa)

Carnival in Munich in the 1500s (chromolitho)
735424 Carnival in Munich in the 1500s (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival in Munich in the 1500s)

Carnival in Medieval France (chromolitho)
735422 Carnival in Medieval France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival in Medieval France)

Mystery Plays in the Netherlands (chromolitho)
735099 Mystery Plays in the Netherlands (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mystery Plays in the Netherlands)

The Fortune Teller (b / w photo)
3091216 The Fortune Teller (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller)

The Carnival at Rome, Explosion of a Hand-Grenade in the Carriage of the Prince of Musignano (engraving)
1611995 The Carnival at Rome, Explosion of a Hand-Grenade in the Carriage of the Prince of Musignano (engraving) by English School

The Tournement for the Imperial Coronation in Rome (chromolitho)
735096 The Tournement for the Imperial Coronation in Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tournement for the Imperial Coronation in Rome)

Reigen Dancers in Germany (chromolitho)
735095 Reigen Dancers in Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reigen Dancers in Germany)

Troubadours in Minnehof (chromolitho)
735094 Troubadours in Minnehof (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubadours in Minnehof)

The Carnival at Nice (engraving)
728584 The Carnival at Nice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival at Nice)

Firework display in Rome (chromolitho)
2782707 Firework display in Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firework display in Rome. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Guy Fawkes Night in London (chromolitho)
2782704 Guy Fawkes Night in London (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy Fawkes Night in London)

Nice Carnival by Webster Murray
In Good King Carnivals Reign. An impression of Carnival Time in Nice, especially drawn for The Bystander by Webster Murray. Date: 1925

The Centennial Celebration of American Independence (engraving)
1602409 The Centennial Celebration of American Independence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centennial Celebration of American Independence)

Mardi Gras in Paris, 14 February (litho)
1598485 Mardi Gras in Paris, 14 February (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mardi Gras in Paris, 14 February)

The Carnival at Athens (engraving)
1106222 The Carnival at Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival at Athens)

Mr and Mrs Gladstone witnessing the Carnival Procession at Nice from the Balcony of the Prefecture (engraving)
1043975 Mr and Mrs Gladstone witnessing the Carnival Procession at Nice from the Balcony of the Prefecture (engraving) by English School

The Queens First Visit to the City, Lord Mayors Day, 1837 (litho)
1598116 The Queens First Visit to the City, Lord Mayors Day, 1837 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens First Visit to the City, Lord Mayors Day, 1837)

Car of Prinz Carnival at Cologne (engraving)
1602885 Car of Prinz Carnival at Cologne (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Car of Prinz Carnival at Cologne)

The Merry Newlyweds (Colour Litho)
2778285 The Merry Newlyweds (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The merry newlyweds)

Berlingaccio (colour litho)
729494 Berlingaccio (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlingaccio. Italian engraving)

Champ de Mai Festival Under Charlemagne in the 9th Century (chromolitho)
735423 Champ de Mai Festival Under Charlemagne in the 9th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Feast of Moccoletti (oil on canvas)
704442 Feast of Moccoletti (oil on canvas) by Caffi, Ippolito (1809-66); Museum of Folklore, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Festival of the Haloren (salters) of Halle, Germany (chromolitho)
2782706 Festival of the Haloren (salters) of Halle, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of the Haloren (salters) of Halle, Germany

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"Carnivals: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Joy" From the vibrant streets of Trinidad to the lively atmosphere of Notting Hill, carnivals around the world bring people together in a whirlwind of color and excitement. These festive events showcase the rich traditions and diverse cultures that make our world so fascinating. The Soho Fair and Carnival kicked off today with an unprecedented number of participants parading through the streets. The procession was a dazzling display of costumes, masks, and exuberant dancers, captivating everyone who lined the sidewalks. Meanwhile, at Herne Bay carnival, even pets joined in on the fun. The Daily Mirror's beloved Pip, Squeak, and Wilfred stole hearts as they pranced alongside their owners amidst laughter and cheers. One cannot mention carnivals without recalling Three Ball Charlie - a legendary figure known for his mesmerizing tricks that left spectators spellbound. His presence added an extra touch of magic to every carnival he attended. Traveling across continents to Venice Carnival in Italy is like stepping into a fairytale. Costumes adorned with feathers and sequins transform ordinary individuals into enchanting characters straight out of fantasy novels. Transport yourself back to 1968 when Port of Spain Carnival in Trinidad was alive with youthful energy. Young men danced joyfully while waving flags; fashionable women swayed gracefully between them; trendy sunglasses adorned carefree young ladies as they moved rhythmically to infectious beats. Music played such an integral role during these festivities that it had the power to transport musicians themselves into ecstatic trances. Sitting atop floats surrounded by children captivated by their performance created unforgettable moments etched forever in memory. And let us not forget those dancing Hawaiian skirts at Port of Spain Carnival – each sway telling its own story as hips moved effortlessly to melodic tunes under warm Caribbean skies and can more than just celebrations; they are expressions of unity where people from all walks of life come together to revel in the beauty of diversity.