Joke Collection

King George VI and Princess Elizabeth
King George VI (1896 - 1952) shares a joke with his elder daughter, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II). Date: 1946

Harvey Nichols advertisement, 1953
Two friends, wearing extremely similar check cotton dresses in Horrockses fabric, share a joke. Date: 1953

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)

The Bright Young People - mock Rayner-Ponsonby wedding
A group of Bright Young Things indulging in one of their many silly pranks, in this case a mock wedding where Elizabeth Ponsonby married John Rayner. The best man was Robert Byron

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

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)

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Anglo-Saxon by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" You re comin along with me, my lad, as soon as this is over!" (Hermann feels he DOES know a better ole). Cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander magazine showing his famous

Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - Lured by six beauties
Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - A stereotype Jock doesn t hang on long to his tight purse strings as six pretty girls required a drink! " It wasn t long here till bang went saxpence

Two frogs with insect on a greetings card
Two frogs with an insect on a greetings card -- Happy be thy dreams. Date: circa 1890s

Hard lines on the hard court by George Studdy
Hard lines on the hard court -- the Bonzolines dig in their search for the ball, which Bonzo is holding in his mouth. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Sir Francis Drakes Game of Bowls. A. D. 1588 (colour litho)
670053 Sir Francis Drakes Game of Bowls. A.D. 1588 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Drakes Game of Bowls. A.D. 1588)

Comic postcard, Flowers in the park Date: 20th century

Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another (colour litho)
3093963 Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another)

Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho)
5999970 Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho) by English School

Lady embracing her lawyer (colour litho)
3096423 Lady embracing her lawyer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady embracing her lawyer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Humorous postcard, British soldier in Salonika, WW1
Humorous postcard, British soldier in Salonika -- Finish Johnny! Christmas 1918, 8th Field Survey Company Royal Engineers. Date: 1918

A horrible business - Butchers shop, 1851
Humourous scene from a butchers shop, 1851. Master Butcher: " Did you take old Major Dumbledores ribs to No. 12?" Boy: " Yes

Sketches of Cricket in India, 1890
A series of sketches by an English Cavalry Officer of a game of cricket played between an Indian College and British Officers, in India, 1890

Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho)
5996072 Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcoholism: mottos of the week)

Hodges Explanation of a Hundred Magistrates, March 1, 1815. March 1, 1815
Hodges Explanation of a Hundred Magistrates, March 1, 1815

Milk order tag -- 2 Extra Please
Milk order tag to fit over the neck of an empty bottle - 2 Extra Please, I m not getting enough. circa 1970s

Milk order tag -- 1 Extra Please
Milk order tag to fit over the neck of an empty bottle - 1 Extra Please, I m not getting enough. circa 1970s

Family / Dancing / Baby Joke
Do you like dancing? Get married, and you ll go to a BAWL every night!

Couple Take Tea 1875
A young couple take an evening cup of tea together while the cat sleeps contendedly on the mat

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing

Girl and boy holding hands (coloured photo)
8656830 Girl and boy holding hands (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl and boy holding hands)

Just going for a wet (colour litho)
8656828 Just going for a wet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just going for a wet. Women sea bathing)

No advertising allowed in the Parks (colour litho)
8656826 No advertising allowed in the Parks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunlight soap)

Hoping you'll spend a nice time this Xmas and sew on (colour litho)
8656819 Hoping you'll spend a nice time this Xmas and sew on (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Overworked clerk (colour litho)
8656906 Overworked clerk (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overworked clerk. Luncheon. Smoking room. Office clerk flirting with a waitress)

The kick off (colour litho)
8656903 The kick off (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kick off. Man being kicked out of the door by his girl's father)

Hauling conger eels (colour litho)
8656892 Hauling conger eels (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the seaside. Hauling conger eels)

He made a good impression on me (colour litho)
8656789 He made a good impression on me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "He made a good impression on me." Chimney sweep staining a)

Lucky buoy! (colour litho)
8656786 Lucky buoy! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucky buoy! Woman in a bathing costume sitting on a buoy)

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)

Dear - I'm coming over (colour litho)
8656762 Dear - I'm coming over (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Dear - I'm coming over." Boy leapfrogging over a man gardening)

A basket of flowers this day to recall and you're the sweetest flower of all (colour litho)
8656746 A basket of flowers this day to recall and you're the sweetest flower of all (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

I am getting quite (h) attached to this place (colour litho)
8656742 I am getting quite (h) attached to this place (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lost an individual, tangible and real (colour litho)
8656740 Lost an individual, tangible and real (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost)

Man with a vegetable head (colour litho)
8656732 Man with a vegetable head (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with a vegetable head. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho)
8656703 I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning! (colour litho)
8656701 Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning)

Do You Know: What famous school was founded by a grocer? (colour litho)
8668118 Do You Know: What famous school was founded by a grocer? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What famous school was founded by a grocer)

Having arrived home late (colour litho)
8656714 Having arrived home late (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having arrived home late. Man hit with a frying pan)

How would you like to be here? (colour litho)
8656545 How would you like to be here? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "How would you like to be here?" Woman lying on a barrel)

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"Laughter Through the Ages: A Glimpse into Humor's Timeless Charm" Step back in time to 1953 with Harvey Nichols advertisement, where wit and charm met fashion in a delightful blend. The Bright Young People never missed a chance to mock societal norms, as they playfully imitated the extravagant Rayner-Ponsonby wedding. Witness the Siskins and Redpolls at Niger bird seed feeder in New Forest - Hampshire - UK, showcasing nature's own comedic timing. "There was an Old Man of Blackheath, " his head adorned with a Wreath litho. Chuckles echoed through generations at this whimsical sight. Mytton Rides Bear – an eccentric escapade that tickled many funny bones throughout history. Who could resist such audacious antics? A colored photo captured a moment of joyous indulgence, as a black man savored a large watermelon. Laughter transcends boundaries and stereotypes. Sir Francis Drake's Game of Bowls brought mirth amidst adversity during AD 1588. Even heroes need moments of levity. Anglo-Saxon by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon reminds us that humor can be found even in the darkest times, offering solace and relief. Indulge in the timeless classic Tight Scotsman Joke – lured by six beauties. A playful jest that has delighted audiences for centuries. Comic postcard featuring flowers blooming in the park takes us on a journey through time to experience laughter across different eras. Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another litho captures life's absurdities perfectly; reminding us to find humor amid chaos and uncertainty. Alcoholism: mottos of the week chromolitho serves as both cautionary tale and humorous reminder about life's pitfalls we must navigate together.