Humourous Collection

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical lithograph cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical pen and ink cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

Smoking club, 18th century artwork. The practice of smoking tobacco was popularised in England and Ireland in the 1580s and 1590s by the English soldier and explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (c.1552-1618)

Siskins and Redpolls (Carduelis flammea) at Niger bird seed feeder - New Forest - Hampshire - UK
ROG-13880 Siskins and Redpolls (Carduelis flammea) at Niger bird seed feeder New Forest - Hampshire - UK Carduelis spinosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Manneken Pis Postcard Album - A Duel
A duel - three street urchins help their friend to mimic the statue! Manneken Pis (Dutch for little pee man ), also known in French as the petit Julien, is a very famous Brussels landmark

The Cawston Ostrich Farm - South Pasadena, California, USA. A large ostrich pulls a wheeled cart, containing an enthusiastic lady passenger! The boss of the farm in bowler hat stands proudly behind

There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton, who called out for something to sit on (litho)
966338 There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton, who called out for something to sit on (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton)

There was an Old Man of Blackheath, whose head was adorned with a Wreath (litho)
966250 There was an Old Man of Blackheath, whose head was adorned with a Wreath (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Blackheath)

"There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared
LLM386602 " There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared! ", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Manneken Pis Postcard Album - Nun and Children
Embarrased nun: " Look to the left my children". The nun leads a group of schoolgirls (one snubbing her nose), holding an umbrella to shield their innocent eyes from the little boy statue

Chipping Campden, Cotswolds - Sheep
A flock of sheep outside the George & Dragon Inn in the High Street at Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire (in the Cotwolds)

A Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo playing a round of golf. 10th September 1980

Domestic dog, Skye Terrier, portrait

"There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386624 " There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

La Calavera de la Catrina, 1913 (zinc etching) (b / w photo)
XIR190234 La Calavera de la Catrina, 1913 (zinc etching) (b/w photo) by Posada, Jose Guadalupe (1851-1913); 12x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Gun dog with shooting cap, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Iberian Hare (Lepus granatensis) adult, sitting at edge of track, Extremadua, Spain, may

Domestic Rabbit, Lop-eared, adult female, sitting, dressed with Christmas hat

Domestic Cat, Tabby and White, adult, dressed in Christmas costume, close-up of head

British soldiers take interest in an Egyptian lady
Humourous Postcard - World War One era. British soldiers (a sailor and a Scots infantryman) take interest in an Egyptian lady who stroll demurely along under a pink parasol

The Lost Ball - Heath Robinson Cartoon
The Lost Ball. Golfers try in vain to retrieve a lost ball in a lake on a golf course. It appears that a passing fish has swallowed it!

Lesser Marsh Grasshopper (Chorthippus albomarginatus) adult, with leg on head, resting on flowerhead, Leicestershire, England, august

Domestic Cat, kitten sitting on miniature sun lounger under umbrella in garden

A pair of lovebirds
Austro-Hungarian Empire souvenir tourist postcard of a pair of lovebirds

Formula One World Championship
A no smoking sign near the engine of a Ferrari 312B3. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 6 October 1974.

Formula One World Championship
A shoe peers through a hole in the chassis of a Brabham BT44B. Formula One World Championship, Rd14, United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, USA, 5 October 1975.

Formula One World Championship
A doctored road sign warning passers by that 'Stanley's About'. German Grand Prix, Rd 11, Nurburgring, Germany, 3 August 1975.

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) sought solace through humour when the Tecno engines powering the Tecno PA123 refused to run properly, forcing him to withdraw from the race

Formula One World Championship
Jody Scheckter (RSA) amuses himself with a model of the six wheeled Tyrrell P34. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd4, Jarama, Spain, 2 May 1976

Formula One World Championship
A bunch of Diks? Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 28 August 1983

Formula One World Championship
The Brabham mechanics write a poem for Niki Lauda (AUT), who went on to repay their hard work with a race victory. Swedish Grand Prix, Rd 8, Anderstorp, Sweden, 17 June 1978. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Harald Ertl (AUT) Ensign (Right), who crashed out of his final GP start on lap 7, with fellow owner of impressive facial hair Cuck Jones (USA) Ensign financial backer

Formula One World Championship
A message concerning the health of the Wolf car of Jody Scheckter (RSA). Brazilian Grand Prix, Rd 2, Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 29 January 1978

Formula One World Championship
Some graffiti from the Lotus team speculating on the destination of certain members of staff. Rex Hart (GBR) Lotus Senior Mechanic is destined for Team Ensign

Houston we have cauliflower - Rocket take-off
Vertigo Artography

Formula One World Championship
McLaren mechanics humour in the pits with reference to the poor surface at Interlagos, the strong start to the season for Alain Prost (FRA) over team mate John Watson (GBR)

Formula One World Championship
L-R: Eddie Jordan (IRL), boss of Jordan, Flavio Briatore (ITA), Benetton boss, Craig Pollock (GBR) boss of British American Racing enjoy a song and dance as Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA)

Formula One World Championship
OCTOBER 06: A note from the Brabham team for Carlos Pace (BRA), who celebrated his thirtieth birthday with second place rather than the victory the team predicted

Formula One World Championship
Lotus mechanics on the pit garage blackboard lament the loss of the Lotus 81B driven by non qualifier Nigel Mansell (GBR) who crashed during practice

Formula One World Championship
The lorry driver from this team is a member of FISSHIT - the F1 Truckies Association. Belgian Grand Prix, Rd 6, Zolder, Belgium, 13 May 1979

Formula One World Championship
Alain Prost (FRA) looks at the cockpit of his McLaren M29C. He has been nicknamed Tadpole by the team on the car. Formula One Testing, Brands Hatch, England, 19 June 1980

Formula One World Championship
Twelfth placed John Watson (GBR) Hexagon-Goldie Brabham (Centre) with Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) Brabham Team Owner (Right). Argentinean Grand Prix, Rd1, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 13 January 1974

Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Twelfth placed Alan Jones (AUS) Williams, with mechanic Eckerley, pulls a face for the camera. San Marino Grand Prix, Rd 4, Imola, Italy, 3 May 1981

England Football Team Squad for 1982 World Cup Finals, Press Day, Tuesday 8th June 1982. Our Picture Shows... (l/r) Steve Coppell (standing), Kenny Sansom, Terry McDermott

Amusing winking owl
A fun humorous portrait of an eagle owl winking. The owl is facing forward with the left eye half open. It is a half length portrait

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious cub sits up on its hind legs, paw raised, and tries to balance itself, along Bernard Spit in autumn, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Entitled: "Swinging" shows two kittens wearing clothes on a swing. Harry Whittier Frees (1879 - 1953) was an American photographer who photographed live animals dressed

Great Blue Heron standing next to a No Parking Any Time sign

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Laughter is the best medicine, and these humorous moments will surely tickle your funny bone. From an awful changes cartoon to a man holding up the R101 airship, prepare for some hilarious surprises. Ever heard of the old man of Blackheath with a wreath on his head? Well, he's here too. And let's not forget about those mischievous siskins and redpolls at the Niger bird seed feeder in Hampshire. If you're looking for a good laugh, take a trip to The Cawston Ostrich Farm in South Pasadena - it's bound to leave you in stitches. Step back in time with an 18th-century smoking club artwork or dive into the whimsical world of A Book of Nonsense featuring an old man with a beard who had quite the fear. But wait, there's more. Get ready for some quirky postcards from Manneken Pis Postcard Album - witness a duel and even nuns having fun with children. And if that wasn't enough cuteness overload, we've got adorable Skye Terrier portraits and sheep frolicking around Chipping Campden in Cotswolds. So sit back, relax, and get ready to giggle as we bring you these delightful moments filled with laughter.