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Dizzy Collection

"Dizzy: A Melodic Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of dizzying melodies and captivating performances with Jazz in June Season at BFI Southbank

Background imageDizzy Collection: Building Emp State Buil

Building Emp State Buil
A dizzy perch 350 yards above street level: A New York workman (Carl Russell) engaged on the worlds tallest bulding (at the time), the Empire State Building

Background imageDizzy Collection: Poster for Jazz in June Season at BFI Southbank (3 - 28 June 2009)

Poster for Jazz in June Season at BFI Southbank (3 - 28 June 2009)
JAZZ IN JUNE Dizzy (aka Dizzie) Gillespie

Background imageDizzy Collection: ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie, 1947

ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie, 1947

Background imageDizzy Collection: Hubert Raymond Allen (Dizzy)

Hubert Raymond Allen (Dizzy)
Hubert Raymond Allen also known as Dizzy joined the RAF before the war. He was in action over Rotterdam and Dunkirk during the British evacuation, in the Battle of Britain

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Conservative Programme, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Conservative Programme, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Conservative Programme, 1872. This cartoon shows Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Leader of the Conservative Party. He is being questioned by Lord Abercorn about the Conservative policy

Background imageDizzy Collection: Bonzo finds a joy wheel! by George Studdy

Bonzo finds a joy wheel! by George Studdy
Bonzo finds a joy wheel -- he goes round and round on a gramophone turntable, until he becomes too dizzy and falls off. Date: 1924

Background imageDizzy Collection: ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie

ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb, c1947

Background imageDizzy Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Background imageDizzy Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Background imageDizzy Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1860s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1860s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1860s, (2023). Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Background imageDizzy Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House...Two Weeks Only - "The Milky Way" by Lynn Root & Harry Clork'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageDizzy Collection: Primrose Day at Westminster - Tributes to the memory of Lord Beaconsfield, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Primrose Day at Westminster - Tributes to the memory of Lord Beaconsfield, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Primrose Day at Westminster - Tributes to the memory of Lord Beaconsfield, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Milky Way, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Milky Way, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Milky Way, [193-]. Sensational Comedy Success of New York - by Lynn Root & Harry Clork'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageDizzy Collection: A game of foot-ball as played by certain Westminster boys, 1858

A game of foot-ball as played by certain Westminster boys, 1858. In this cartoon, Derby (in the crown) is on the left with Disraeli representing the Tories

Background imageDizzy Collection: Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901)

Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901). British Conservative statesman Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) was elected Tory MP for Maidstone in 1837

Background imageDizzy Collection: Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain

Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Watched by a baleful Disraeli, Leader of the Conservative opposition, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, hands a puzzled yokel his franchise

Background imageDizzy Collection: Out of the Bag!, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain

Out of the Bag!, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
Out of the Bag!, 1871. The cat is let out of the bag. The Conservative leader of the opposition, Mr Disraeli, suggests that perhaps the Conservative statesmen, represented here by Lord Butterfingers

Background imageDizzy Collection: Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain

Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875.The Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, holds the key to India. This relates to the purchase by Britains government of the Suez Canal shares

Background imageDizzy Collection: Segla mountain, Senja island, Troms county, Norway

Segla mountain, Senja island, Troms county, Norway

Background imageDizzy Collection: Dizzy Dreamer

Dizzy Dreamer Ridden By A.Munro Craven Meeting, Newmarket Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket, England 18 April 2006 Date: 18 April 2006

Background imageDizzy Collection: Poem by Chosui, from the series 'Five Fashionable Colors of Ink (Furyu goshiki-zumi)

Poem by Chosui, from the series "Five Fashionable Colors of Ink (Furyu goshiki-zumi)
Poem by Chosui, from the series " Five Fashionable Colors of Ink (Furyu goshiki-zumi)", c. 1768

Background imageDizzy Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, 1860-69. Creator: William Edward Kilburn

Benjamin Disraeli, 1860-69. Creator: William Edward Kilburn
Benjamin Disraeli, 1860-69. [British politician and prime minister]. Albumen print

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Easter Recess (engraving)

The Easter Recess (engraving)
2777167 The Easter Recess (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Easter Recess. Cartoon, 24 April 1852)

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Winning 'Stroke'(engraving)

The Winning "Stroke"(engraving)
2777113 The Winning " Stroke" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winning " Stroke." Cartoon, 28 March 1874)

Background imageDizzy Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken men going home Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken men going home Date: 20th century

Background imageDizzy Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunks in the street

Comic postcard, Two drunks in the street and water board worker Date: 20th century

Background imageDizzy Collection: Cartoon, Up In A Balloon (Disraeli and Britannia)

Cartoon, Up In A Balloon (Disraeli and Britannia)
Cartoon, Up In A Balloon -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis Conservative government. He is depicted with Britannia in a balloon representing Conservative Policy

Background imageDizzy Collection: Cartoon, A Holiday (Disraeli)

Cartoon, A Holiday (Disraeli)
Cartoon, A Holiday -- a satirical comment on disagreements Benjamin Disraeli was having within his own governing party. He is depicted as a haughty female servant, off on a days holiday

Background imageDizzy Collection: Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! (Disraeli)

Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! A satirical comment on Benjamin Disraeli apparently managing to use common sense to balance Labour and Capital, and put an end to destructive industrial action

Background imageDizzy Collection: Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet (Disraeli)

Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet (Disraeli)
Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet -- a satirical comment on the slow progress of parliamentary business since the Conservative Party won the General Election

Background imageDizzy Collection: Cartoon, The End of the Season (Disraeli)

Cartoon, The End of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The End of the Season -- Benjamin Disraeli (Miss Dizzy), dressed as a debutante, gets ready for the last event of the season

Background imageDizzy Collection: Portrait of the racehorse Grey Diomed with jockey and grooms

Portrait of the racehorse Grey Diomed with jockey and grooms
6337425 Portrait of the racehorse Grey Diomed with jockey and grooms by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Portrait of the racehorse Grey Diomed with jockey and grooms)

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving)

The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving)
2777085 The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolmaster Abroad. Cartoon, 13 July 1878)

Background imageDizzy Collection: Dizzy and his Constituent (engraving)

Dizzy and his Constituent (engraving)
2777151 Dizzy and his Constituent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dizzy and his Constituent. Cartoon, 5 June 1858)

Background imageDizzy Collection: Dizzys K rect Card for the 'Derby'(?) (engraving)

Dizzys K rect Card for the "Derby"(?) (engraving)
2777143 Dizzys K rect Card for the " Derby" (?) (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dizzys K rect Card for the " Derby" ()

Background imageDizzy Collection: Dizzys Arithmetic (engraving)

Dizzys Arithmetic (engraving)
2777141 Dizzys Arithmetic (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dizzys Arithmetic. Cartoon, 12 August 1865)

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with 'Reform Bill'(engraving)

The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with "Reform Bill"(engraving)
2777133 The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with " Reform Bill" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, 1867)

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Derby, 1867. Dizzy Wins with Reform Bill : Disraeli introduced a new Reform

The Derby, 1867. Dizzy Wins with Reform Bill : Disraeli introduced a new Reform
527694 The Derby, 1867. Dizzy Wins with Reform Bill : Disraeli introduced a new Reform Bill in 1867. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London

Background imageDizzy Collection: The Indignant Bystander (engraving)

The Indignant Bystander (engraving)
2777109 The Indignant Bystander (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indignant Bystander. Cartoon, 19 June 1875)

Background imageDizzy Collection: Pudding before Meat (engraving)

Pudding before Meat (engraving)
2777142 Pudding before Meat (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pudding before Meat. Cartoon, 31 March 1866)

Background imageDizzy Collection: Margate Dog Show (engraving)

Margate Dog Show (engraving)
1616652 Margate Dog Show (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margate Dog Show. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 17 May 1884)

Background imageDizzy Collection: new deco

new deco
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageDizzy Collection: Michael Foot and wife Jill Craigie on train with their dog - May 1983

Michael Foot and wife Jill Craigie on train with their dog - May 1983 ----- MICHAEL FOOT AND WIFE JILL CRAIGIE ON TRAIN WITH THEIR DOG - MAY 1983

Background imageDizzy Collection: Labour Party Leader Michael Foot walks his dog Dizzie in Tredegar, Gwent

Labour Party Leader Michael Foot walks his dog Dizzie in Tredegar, Gwent, Wales on the morning of the 1983 General Election. 9th June 1983

Background imageDizzy Collection: Labour Party Leader Michael Foot walks his dog Dizzie in Tredegar

Labour Party Leader Michael Foot walks his dog Dizzie in Tredegar, Gwent in Wales on the morning of the 1983 General Election

Background imageDizzy Collection: Foot and Dizzy Michael Foot Labour Party Leader seen here with his wife

Foot and Dizzy Michael Foot Labour Party Leader seen here with his wife and dog " Dizzie" enjoying a early morning coffee and newspapers before a hard day at the Labour Party Conference



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"Dizzy: A Melodic Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of dizzying melodies and captivating performances with Jazz in June Season at BFI Southbank. From 3 to 28 June 2009, immerse yourself in a musical extravaganza that will leave you breathless. One iconic image transports us back to the golden age of jazz. Ella Fitzgerald, the legendary American singer, takes center stage alongside Dizzy Gillespie in a mesmerizing performance from 1947. Their harmonious collaboration echoes through time, enchanting audiences then and now. But who is this enigmatic figure named Dizzy? Hubert Raymond Allen, affectionately known as Dizzy, adds his unique touch to this symphony of sound. His mastery of the trumpet creates an electrifying atmosphere that reverberates within your soul. As we delve deeper into history's treasure trove, Joseph Swain's artistic portrayal captures pivotal moments like "The Conservative Programme" from 1872 and Disraeli's First Speech in the House of Commons in 1837. These snapshots remind us that even politics can induce a sense of dizziness as ideologies clash and power dynamics unfold. Yet amidst all these whirlwinds lies joy waiting to be discovered. George Studdy's illustration titled "Bonzo finds a joy wheel. " brings forth laughter and delight as our furry friend embarks on an adventure filled with mirthful spins. Nature too has its way of making us feel dizzy - Segla mountain stands tall on Senja island in Troms county, Norway. Its majestic presence leaves us awestruck while simultaneously evoking a sense of vertigo as we gaze upon its towering heights. In this grand tapestry woven with music, artistry, politics, humor, and nature's wonders; one thing remains constant.