Guest Collection (page 7)

Man using bellows in front of a fire in a smoky room with a scolding wife and bawling child. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Ruins of the stadium at Ephesus, Greece. Used for sports and ceremonies, then later for Roman games and circuses. Rovine dello Stadio di Efeso

Roman legionaries with ballista during a siege
Roman legionaries in lorica armour and galea helmets with shields and spears during a siege. Slingers sling lead shot, and two artillery men load darts into a ballista protected by fortifications

The prolific English author Edmee Elizabeth Monica Dashwood (1890-1943), commonly known as E. M. Delafield, and Lorna Lewis, British writer ()

Group of holidaymakers pose for a cheery photograph outside the Gladsmuir guest house, on Palace Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. Date: c.1954

Prince Ferdinand (1861-1948) of Bulgaria at the Elysee Palace
XIR242602 Prince Ferdinand (1861-1948) of Bulgaria at the Elysee Palace, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10 May 1896 (colour engraving) by Meyer

The Natural History Museum of Emperor Ferdinand III from Historia Naturale
TPG210666 The Natural History Museum of Emperor Ferdinand III from Historia Naturale by Ferrante Imperato (1550-1631) pub

Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving)
GIA938494 Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Fancy Dress Ball at Mrs. Casement s, Calcutta, India 1830s
1196935 A Fancy Dress Ball at Mrs. Casement s, Calcutta, India 1830s by Prinsep, William (1794-1874); 23x33.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: inscribed A fancy dress ball at Mrs Casements)

A Hindu Temple in the Fort of Rohtas, Bihar, (pencil and w / c)
1196894 A Hindu Temple in the Fort of Rohtas, Bihar, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 37.4x53.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Family at Tea, 1898 (oil on canvas)
989609 Family at Tea, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Grun, Maurice (1869-1947); 101.7x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Family at Tea. Maurice Grun (b.1869). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1898

The Visitor, 1881 (oil on canvas)
827116 The Visitor, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Caraud, Joseph (1821-1905); 73.3x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visitor. Joseph Caraud (1821-1905). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1881

Afternoon Visitors, (oil on panel)
827523 Afternoon Visitors, (oil on panel) by Portielje, Gerard (1856-1929); 46x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Visitors. Gerard Jozef Portielje (1856-1929). Oil on panel

A Distinguished Guest, (watercolour and gouache over pencil)
827142 A Distinguished Guest, (watercolour and gouache over pencil) by Rossi, Lucius (1846-1913); 35x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Distinguished Guest. Lucius Rossi (1846-1913)

The Uninvited Lunch Guest, 1896 (oil on panel)
658267 The Uninvited Lunch Guest, 1896 (oil on panel) by Morley, Robert (1857-1941); 28x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Uninvited Lunch Guest. Robert Morley (1857-1941). Oil on panel

Travellers, (pencil and watercolour)
659870 Travellers, (pencil and watercolour) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 36.8x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Travellers. George Goodwin Kilburne (1839-1924)

An Exotic Visitor, 1857 (oil on canvas)
827070 An Exotic Visitor, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Didier, Jules (1831-92); 81.3x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Exotic Visitor. Jules Didier (1831-1892). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1857

The Stirrup Cup, 1875 (oil on canvas)
6198836 The Stirrup Cup, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Lockhart, William Ewart (1844-1900); 29.9x45.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Queen Elizabeth I entering Kenilworth Castle. 1575

Silhouette, Come In. late 19th century

Cartoon, boarding house landlady and guest. 1923

Little Women - Mr Laurence and Beth
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mr Laurence and Beth. He has just offered the sisters the free use of the piano in his house, and Beth in particular is interested. 1880

Mr Pickwick is found by his friends with Mrs Bardell in his arms
DHM139118 Mr Pickwick is found by his friends with Mrs Bardell in his arms, illustration from Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1837 (colour engraving) by Browne

Distinguished Indian Guests at the Coronation, illustration from The Graphic, 28th June 1902 (litho)
877417 Distinguished Indian Guests at the Coronation, illustration from The Graphic, 28th June 1902 (litho) by English School

Company shocked at a Lady getting up to Ring the Bell, pub. H
872448 Company shocked at a Lady getting up to Ring the Bell, pub. H. Humphrey, London, 1804 (hand-coloured engraving) by North

The wedding guests assemble, c. 1700 (opaque w / c on paper)
873989 The wedding guests assemble, c.1700 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 22.6x33 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Two days a guest, but the third day a nuisance
498198 Two days a guest, but the third day a nuisance, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498199) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marriage scene, from a manuscript on the Ottoman Empire, c. 1600 (w / c on paper)
CHT179322 Marriage scene, from a manuscript on the Ottoman Empire, c.1600 (w/c on paper) by German School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Caller at the Mill, 1918-19 (crayon on paper)
XYC306581 The Caller at the Mill, 1918-19 (crayon on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 22.2x26 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Christ and Mary Magdalene at the Banquet of Simon the Pharisee (oil on canvas)
AGN227831 Christ and Mary Magdalene at the Banquet of Simon the Pharisee (oil on canvas) by Luti, Benedetto (1666-1724); 36.8x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Masked Guests with Musicians (oil on panel) (see 254067)
BAT254068 Masked Guests with Musicians (oil on panel) (see 254067) by Flemish School, (16th century); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Sumptuous banquet in Abyssinia. A man seated on a sofa serves his guests with a curved knife, while servants bring bread and drink

Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party
465993 Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party, 1799 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744837 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Strange Gift and a Strange Guest (engraving)
2773943 A Strange Gift and a Strange Guest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Strange Gift and a Strange Guest)

The jump... in marriage, a curious custom in the village of Alnmouth, England (colour litho)
2777753 The jump... in marriage, a curious custom in the village of Alnmouth, England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The leap into marriage)

An original wedding procession in Milan (colour litho)
2777625 An original wedding procession in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An original wedding procession in Milan)

Two young girls offering flowers to a priest (colour litho)
3622151 Two young girls offering flowers to a priest (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two young girls offering flowers to a priest)

Greek Wedding, c. 1720-37 (oil on canvas)
3588440 Greek Wedding, c.1720-37 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 55.5x90 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Welcoming a guest to the party (colour litho)
3099454 Welcoming a guest to the party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcoming a guest to the party)

Rugby R. H. Guest Waterloo and England
R. H. Guest, rugby player for Waterloo and England, preparing to throw in during the County Championships between Lancashire and Eastern Counties. The match was described by Louis T

George Studdy as guest at Society of Jewish Artists
Artist George Studdy, regular contributor to The Sketch and creator of the famous Bonzo the cartoon dog, pictured as guest of honour at the Society of Jewish Artists in 1923. 1923

Five cats meeting on a French postcard, in the style of Louis Wain -- the welcome was very cordial. Date: circa 1900s

The Hon. Mrs Frederick Guest with her son, Raymond
The wife of the new chief government whip: The Hon. Mrs Frederick Guest (Amelia " Amy" Phipps Guest) with her son, Raymond Date: 1917

Couple getting married in a church. 18th century

Conductors and guest artists, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
The conductors and guest artists of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. From 1 to 18 they are: Ferruccio Busoni, Teresa Carreno, Josef Rebicek, Siegfried Ochs, Marcella Sembrich, Pablo de Sarasate

Letterhead, Smarts Brick Works, Harborne, Birmingham
Letterhead, Smarts Brick Works Limited, California, Quinton, Harborne, Birmingham 32, West Midlands. circa 1910s

The Banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to Lord Roberts of Kandahar at the Mansion House (engraving)
1038896 The Banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to Lord Roberts of Kandahar at the Mansion House (engraving) by English School

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"Unforgettable Guests: A Melting Pot of Eccentricity and Entertainment" From Lenny Henry and Dawn French's uproarious portrayal of Michael Jackson and Bubbles to an enchanting Art Deco Wedding in the heart of England's West Wycombe, these guests have left an indelible mark on our memories. In a whimsical twist, a mischievous pig devours picnic food at a countryside gathering, adding unexpected hilarity to the scene. Meanwhile, Barbara Windsor and her boyfriend Scott Harvey steal the show as they transform into a regal Pearly Queen and King. Transporting us back in time, we witness a grand Wedding at Cana from 1562 where opulence reigns supreme. And who could forget Maugham engrossed in his favorite pastime - playing bridge? Venturing further afield, we encounter the masterful woodcarvings of Bierling Kuno Holzschnitzerei in Oberammergau while basking in the luxurious ambiance of Kaiser Hof Hotel. Across borders, King George V's Birthday Tea Party at Istanbul Embassy becomes an international affair filled with royal splendor. Elton John himself strikes a pose alongside comedic legends Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe for an iconic snapshot that captures their shared brilliance. And just when you think you've seen it all, radio presenter embraces eccentricity by posing with a giant snail – reminding us that true entertainment knows no bounds. These unforgettable guests have woven themselves into our collective consciousness through their extraordinary talents or simply by embracing life's quirks. They remind us that every event is made memorable not only by its hosts but also by those who grace it with their presence – leaving behind laughter, wonderment, and stories to be cherished for years to come.