Fancy Dress Collection (page 5)

What a right royal present for Saltburns Victorian celebrations. On this occasion, with a Victorian postbox being installed at the resort, Queen Victoria WAS amused

The regal visit Saltburn always craved finally took place as the town celebrated 150 years of history. More than a century ago

Looking for all the world like the real Queen Victoria and her consort are Alice and George De Mellet De Bonas who did a grand tour of both the Marine Parade at Saltburn Kirkleatham fair

Holmfirth annual torchlight procession 1st September 1991. Pirates leader Malcolm Howlett, vice president of Holmfirth and Meltham Lions club and his young crew on their float

Its daylight robbery but you ve got to laugh at these girls getaway plans on a Cleveland transit bus! Trudi Nicholson, Hellen Kirton

Residents dressed up in period costume to greet the Britain in Bloom judges who toured the town this week. Saltburn qualified for the national finals after winning the small town section of

Youngsters were startled by Santas arrival when the Huyton Fire Station staff held a special party for them inside the station. 14th December 1992

Cardiff City supporters dressed in Arab costume doing the Ayatollah circa 1993

Boxer Frank Bruno and footballer Gary Lineker dressed in cowboy costume, December 1989

These Viking invaders from Durham Universitys Bede college were very happy with their sortie for they won first prize in the university Rag Week procession float contest on 27th February 1972

Rag Week student Rob Phillips, one of the street climbers from Birming Polytechnic, as he negotiated the difficulties of Northumberland Street in Newcastle on 2nd April 1973

These Rag Week students are getting ready to play a game of Dwile Flonking in Newcastle on 6th November 1970

Bobby Moore West Ham & England footballer pictured with wife in fancy dress as Pearly King and Queen April 1975 Wearing costumes with mother of pearl buttons

A young girl dressed as a nurse attends to a Blue Dutch rabbit. March 1952 WA*3745785

Soccer star Emlyn Hughes pictured as Santa Claus at his home in Sheffield. December 1987 P035744 Emlyn Hughes Daily Mirror columnist dressed as Santa Claus as he presents Emlyns Christmas Presents

Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithful during a weekend trip to Dublin where they dropped in, apparentley uninvited, at the Butler Society Dinner, held in Kilkenny Castle. August 1967

John Lennon and Georgie Fame at the fancy dress 21st birthday party thrown for Fames girlfriend Carmen Jiminez (centre) at the Cromwellian Club, London, 8 January 1967

Anita Dobson Actress who starred as Angie Watts in the top BBC soap Eastenders dressed as Aladdin in the Christmas Panto at Richmond Theatre September 1987 Dbase

Chimpanzee dressed up in bridal wear with a veil and a bouquet of flowers, looking bashful

Young tennis star Benjy, the 3 year old chimp at Twycross Zoo is starting the match chimpanzee in tennis clothes holding tennis raquet

Joanna Lumley Actress stars as Purdey in The New Avengers Dbase MSI

Actress Valerie Leon in a scene from the Hammer Horror film Blood From the Mummys Tomb 1971

Sid James - Carry On Films "Carry on Dick"- March 1974 Plays Dick
Sid James - Carry On Films " Carry on Dick" - March 1974 Plays Dick Turpin with Linda Hooks Eva Reuber-Staier Joan Sims Laraine Humphreys and Penny Irving dbase msi

Dog wearing dark glasses and a trilby hat smoking a pipe

Arthur English left lines up against Tom Phillips on the Skid Kids Cycle Track in London 18th May 1952 Published Daily Mirror Page 11 19th May 1952watscan - - 29/01/2010

Bruce Grobbelaar Liverpool goalkeeper in old styl football kit May 1992

Lulu dressed as Father Christmas. She will be appearing at the Rainbow Theatre over Christmas in " Stars in Wonderland". December 1977 P035548

Pearly King George Major. April 1975 75-2253-001

Edward Woodward actor who will be playing the part of Sydney Carton in Two Cities (opens 27th Feb. 1969) at the London Palace Theatre

School uniforms went wild today at Walbottle Grammer School as part of a fund-raising scheme for a new mini bus for the school - Left to right in fancy dress, Glyn Hall, 16, Susan Hall, 16

Screaming Lord Sutch and son and Thann Rendessy. February 1975 75-01011-006

Screaming Lord Sutch and son and Thann Rendessy. February 1975 75-01011

Screaming Lord Sutch and son and Thann Rendessy. February 1975 75-01011-001

Max King as Bozo the clown as shown on American television. December 1969 Z12545

Contestants line up for the contest to find the best female impersonator, extreme left is winner of the contest, John Burns (21) a barman from Blackburn. May 1972 P009122

The Carnival of Venice, from: Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae, vol. IX, 1722

[Countess de Castiglione, from Serie des Roses], 1895. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[Countess de Castiglione, from Serie des Roses], 1895

Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Portrait of Australian traveller and author Calvert (1872-1946) wearing oriental dress and smoking a huqqa

Queen Victorias Plantagenet Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, May 7, 1842... (1901)
Queen Victorias Plantagenet Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, May 7, 1842: Her Majesty as Queen Philippa; The Prince Consort as Edward III, (1901)

Queen Victorias Restoration Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, June 6, 1845, 1901
Queen Victorias Restoration Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, June 6, 1845, (1901). Fancy dress party, with costumes from the Restoration period (1660-late 1680s)

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A participant of the Christopher Street Day gay pride parade walks through the streets of Berlin on July 28, 2018. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)

A reveller wearing a demon costume takes part in the traditional festival of Correfoc"
A reveller wearing a demon costume takes part in the traditional festival of " Correfoc" in Palma de Mallorca, on January 17, 2015

Frances Benjamin Johnston, with friends at costume party, bottom center, n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Frances Benjamin Johnston, with friends at costume party, bottom center, n.d

A child of the Orient, n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
A child of the Orient, n.d.. Head and shoulders, facing right

A child of the Orient, n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
A child of the Orient, n.d.. Head and shoulders portrait

Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1864-1952, n.d.. Creator: Unknown
Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1864-1952, n.d.. Full lgth. seated, facing slightly left; in costume

Master Foraker, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Master Foraker, between c1890 and c1910. Full length portrait, standing, facing front, in Chinese costume. [Possibly the son of politician Joseph B. Foraker]

Mills Thompson, 1875-1944, c1895. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mills Thompson, 1875-1944, c1895. Full length portrait, standing, facing front, holding knife in teeth and large club in hand

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"Fancy Dress: A Timeless Celebration of Imagination and Identity" Step into the world of fancy dress, where history intertwines with creativity, and characters come to life. From the grandeur of Les Miserables to the royal betrothal of Princess Elizabeth, each scene captures a moment in time that transcends reality. Lenny Henry and Dawn French's portrayal of Michael Jackson and Bubbles reminds us that even pop culture icons can be transformed through costume. Their dedication to detail brings joy and laughter to all who witness their transformation. The Twelfth Night Revels at Haddon Hall transport us back to an era filled with merriment and revelry. The Great Hall comes alive as people don extravagant attire, embracing the spirit of festivity. Cornelia Bradley Martin's embodiment of Mary Stuart at the Bradley-Martin Ball showcases how fancy dress allows individuals to step into different roles, exploring historical figures or mythical beings, and is a testament to our fascination with other worlds and times. William Edward Dighton's Middle Eastern Dress transports us across continents, reminding us that fancy dress knows no boundaries. It allows us to explore cultures far from our own, fostering understanding and appreciation for diversity. At cat shows or press club challenges, even animals partake in this whimsical tradition. Whether it be Playboy bunnies challenging press club rabbits or feline fashionistas strutting their stuff on stage, they remind us that everyone can join in on the fun. Ian Dury's performance in Talk of the Devil demonstrates how fancy dress extends beyond visual appeal; it becomes a tool for storytelling on stage. Through costumes, actors embody characters' essence while captivating audiences with their talent. Even ancient artifacts like Boethius' consular diptych or Pythagoras and Euclid depicted on marble tiles reveal that dressing up has been cherished throughout history. These relics remind us that humans have always sought ways to express themselves creatively.