Gaiety Collection

Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo)
6000022 Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black man eating a large watermelon)

Hay Fever, by Noel Coward, Gaiety Theatre, Hastings
Hay Fever, a comedy by Noel Coward, at the Gaiety Theatre, Hastings, starring Kate Cutler

Advert / Gaiety Girl 1896
Poster for A Gaiety Girl

5th Marquess of Anglesey as Pekoe
Henry Paget, the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, in the role of Pekoe, from the production of Aladdin that he presented at his own Gaiety Theatre, Anglesey Castle. Date: March 1902

Programme cover for The Beauty Spot, 1917
Programme cover for The Beauty Spot at the Gaiety Theatre, London, 1917. Artwork by Dolly Tree. Date: 1917

Princess Elizabeth (later Elizabeth II) on her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, Buckingham Palace, London
5999700 Princess Elizabeth (later Elizabeth II) on her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, Buckingham Palace, London, 1947 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Gaiety Girl / 1904
A Gaiety girl, one of the regular performers at the Gaiety Theatre

The Gaiety music hall Chatham
Showing the front of the Gaiety, Chatham. Large posters for Florrie Forde and Nellie Colman with Florrie Forde?s name on billboard

Cafe De Paris
A fun and glamorous New Years Eve party at the elegant Cafe de Paris in London with the gaiety at its height

Caricature of Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger
Caricature of Nellie Farren (1848-1904), English actress and singer, and Edward Ledger (18??-1921), editor of The Era theatrical newspaper

Music cover, Pas de Quatre, Faust Up To Date
Music cover, Pas de Quatre, invented and arranged by John d Auban from Faust Up To Date, a burlesque parody of Gounods opera Faust, performed at The Gaiety Theatre, London, composed by Meyer Lutz

Tango craze: The Girl on the Film, 1913
A front cover from The Sketch, 1913, showing Mr. George Grossmith(1874 6 June 1935) and Miss Kitty Mason knee to knee at The Gaiety Theatre, for " The Girl on the Film". 1913

Tosca advertisement
The illustration features a light and airy ballroom filled with balloons and dancers in costume, including, centrally, a Pierrot

Programme cover for Love Lies, 1929
Programme cover for Love Lies, at the Gaiety Theatre, London, 1929 Date: 1935

Edith Wynne in Red Riding Hood, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin Date: 1890s

Clara Webber in Red Riding Hood, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin Date: 1890s

Second World War child evacuee, c1939 (colour litho)
3104406 Second World War child evacuee, c1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second World War child evacuee, c1939)

The New Aladdin by James T Tanner and W H Risque
Promotional postcard for The New Aladdin by James T. Tanner and W. H. Risque; music Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 29th September 1906

The Lady With A Lamp by Reginald Berkeley
Promotional postcard for The Lady With A Lamp by Reginald Berkeley. First produced at the Arts Theatre, 5th May and the Garrick Theatre, 24th January 1929. Originally called Florence Nightingale

Alwych / Gaiety Theatre
Aldwych, with the Gaiety Theatre

A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho)
8656777 A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If your face is doleful and inclined to frown)

Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved)
7485457 Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved); (add.info.: Chinese Budai (Bu-Tai): god of contentment in Asia

The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437835 The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The dwarf dwarf dances around the fire)

Frivolity (w/c)
5669016 Frivolity (w/c) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Photo © AF Fotografie.

The Bright Shawl, 1921 (oil on board)
823211 The Bright Shawl, 1921 (oil on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 83x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bright Shawl. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on board

Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas)
650489 Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Guy. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1944

Autumn (colour litho)
8632363 Autumn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

A Real Tangle (colour litho)
8632360 A Real Tangle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Real Tangle. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

Romance (colour litho)
8634686 Romance (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance. Illustration for The Agnes Richardson Annual (Birn Bros, nd).); © Look and Learn.

Pigs in their sty (engraving)
8652576 Pigs in their sty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigs in their sty. Illustration for Home Words (1885).); © Look and Learn.

The daisy chain (colour litho)
8652469 The daisy chain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The daisy chain)

"Might Have Been's" (colour litho)
8651758 "Might Have Been's" (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Might Have Been's." Children of the Village)

On his own Account (colour litho)
8651757 On his own Account (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: On his own Account)

Votaries of the Weed No 43 (colour litho)
8660532 Votaries of the Weed No 43 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 43)

Votaries of the Weed No 38 (colour litho)
8660526 Votaries of the Weed No 38 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 38)

Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho)
8656733 Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let's kiss and make up! Postcard, early 20th century)

Prehistoric diet: "A mastodon chop or an ichthyosaurus cutlet." (litho)
8634860 Prehistoric diet: "A mastodon chop or an ichthyosaurus cutlet." (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric diet)

Ain't love the funny thing? (litho)
8656652 Ain't love the funny thing? (litho) by Horina, Hans (1865-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ain't love the funny thing? A spinster wearing spectacles)

The honeymoon (colour litho)
8656637 The honeymoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honeymoon. "My own little Tootsie-Wootsie." Affectionate couple in a chair)

May your life be one continuous smile (colour litho)
8656574 May your life be one continuous smile (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May your life be one continuous smile. Postcard, early 20th century)

Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo)
8664052 Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splice the Main-Brace)

London workers on their annual day trip to the country by horse-brake, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626616 London workers on their annual day trip to the country by horse-brake, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho)
8677629 Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677398 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty)

The Dying Year (colour litho)
8674438 The Dying Year (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dying Year)

Bucherfreunde / Book Lovers (colour litho)
8666135 Bucherfreunde / Book Lovers (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucherfreunde)

The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836669 The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical land of plenty, an imaginary place of extreme luxury and ease where physical comforts)

Workers' holiday day, meals and leisure - Work men's holiday - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980219 Workers' holiday day, meals and leisure - Work men's holiday - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Workers' holiday day)

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"Gaiety: A Timeless Celebration of Joy and Entertainment" Step into the world of gaiety, where laughter echoes through the ages and merriment knows no bounds. From the uproarious comedy "Hay Fever" by Noel Coward to the vibrant performances at Gaiety Theatre in Hastings, this concept has always been synonymous with pure delight. Intriguingly, even historical figures like the 5th Marquess of Anglesey found solace in gaiety, as he transformed into Pekoe for a momentary escape from reality. The enchantment continued with an advert for Gaiety Girl in 1896, captivating audiences with its allure. The programme cover for "The Beauty Spot" in 1917 exemplifies how gaiety transcends time; it remains eternally cherished. It was during such jubilant times that Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) announced her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Buckingham Palace in London - a black and white photograph capturing their radiant happiness. Glimpses into history reveal more facets of gaiety's charm - whether it be through a lively production like "Gaiety Girl" in 1904 or an intriguing colored photo depicting a man relishing a large watermelon. These moments encapsulate joyous memories that have stood the test of time. From music halls like The Gaiety Music Hall Chatham to iconic venues like Cafe De Paris, gaiety thrived as people sought respite from everyday life. Caricatures immortalize beloved performers such as Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger who brought endless laughter to their audiences. Even musical compositions embraced this spirit; Pas de Quatre's Faust Up To Date graced music covers while reflecting society's fascination with dance crazes like tango - epitomized by films such as "The Girl on the Film" in 1913.