Rides Collection

Rollercoaster
Riders on the Scenic Railway rollercoaster at Dreamland in Margate, Kent

The Goose Fair, Nottingham- Arthur Spooner

Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent. 14th July 1966

Car Ride at Dreamland
The Brooklands Racers car ride at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, Kent

Fairs / Electric Boats
Electric motor boats at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, Kent

Poster advertising Air Ceylon -- fly the sapphire service. A man rides on an elephant, while a distant plane flies overhead

Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA
Aerial view of Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1909

Setting off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau
A group of Upper Class French Gentlemen and lady set off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau along with attendant handlers, Master of the hounds, horn bearers

Princess Elizabeth - Attending the Trooping of the Colour
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) (1926-2022) - Attending the Trooping of the Colour - Taking the Salute. Date: circa 1952

Lifeguards on horseback, Horse Guards Parade, London
Lifeguards on horseback in Horse Guards Parade, London. Date: circa 1970s

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road
* NOTE - FULL FILE IS A LONG PANORAMA - Preview split into 3 sections for ease of viewing * Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road reproduction of a painting by Stephen Reid (1873-1948) (from left)

Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist
Nasreddin or Nasreddin Hodja or Mullah Nasreddin Hooja or Mullah Nasruddin (1208-1284) was a Seljuq satirist, born in Hortu Village in Sivrihisar, Eskisehir Province, Turkey

Fairground in Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1920
A fairground ride, Chair-O-Planes, set up in Market Square (or Commercial Square). The Wellington Hotel can be seen in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Bicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic Advert
Bicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic Tyre Company (of Hanover, Germany) Advertisement. The pair at the rear of the bicycle appear to be contributing slightly less to the forward momentum as

Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths

Two ladies on a 1914 Triumph motorcycle
Two ladies on a 1914 Triumph Model H motorcycle & sidecar combination circa 1914

Tom Thumb + Butterfly
He rides on the back of a butterfly

Llandudno Donkeys
A mother and her children enjoy riding on the donkeys at Llandudno beach, Wales. Date: early 1960s

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

Girls on Donkeys 1920S
Three thoroughly modern girls in their swimming costumes, taking a ride on Wilfred and Squeak, two donkeys, on the beach at Ramsgate, Kent, England

Peter Pan / Michael & Nana
Michael rides on the back of the dog Nana

A Kurdish Lady Warrior
A Kurdish female warrior rides to war alongside the men

Carousel Music Cover
All the fun of a merry-go- round, enjoyed for a penny a ride by all, including off- duty soldiers and their sweethearts

Lancashire Witches
THE LANCASHIRE WITCHES Mother Chattox, noted local witch, rides to Pendle Hill

He cannot read or write but Bob Wilson, seen here in the pay-box has built himself up a national reputation as a shrewd showman

W Rithcie on Lightning Creek during the Calgary Stampede
William Ritchie riding Lightning Creek during the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, Canada. Date: 1919

Odin / Wotan Rides / Rackham
Odin/Wotan rides through the sky

Fair / Roller Coaster 1817
An early form of roller coaster ( the Aerial Walk ) in the Beaujon Gardens, Paris

Aspland Carousel
Asplands Switchback Motor Cars, built up at Savages Yard, Kings Lynn

Eleanor on Crusades
Eleanor of Aquitaine (or of Guyenne) rides east with her husband, Louis VII; but her carryings-on with Raymond of Antioch will lead to divorce, and marriage to Henry II

Circus Clown Pointing
A young child, with a hoop decorated with flowers, rides on the back of a skewbald (brown and white) horse, while a clown stands and points

Scarborough / Foreshore Rd
The Foreshore Road at Scarborough which follows the coast beside the beach

Aphrodite / Venus
Aphrodite/Venus rides her chariot, drawn by doves, through the clouds

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

Thumbkinetta (Boyle 2)
Thumbkinetta (Tommelise) rides on a swallows back

Immovable - 2 young boys fail to get a beach donkey to move
Immovable - two young boys fail to get a beach donkey to move! As stubborn as a mule... Date: 1907

Riding a Penny Farthing bicycle

Queen Elizabeth I Riding a Horse in Winter
This picture shows Queen Elizabeth I riding a horse in a snowy winter scene with a male companion. She is being waved to by a young boy and there is a dog following her

Princess Elizabeth riding as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards
Princess Elizabeth (1926-2022) (later Queen Elizabeth II) riding in the uniform of Colonel of the Grenadier Guards - pictured outside Buckingham Palace. Preparing to hold the reins of power

Basque woman riding a donkey
Basque peasant woman (from the far south of France) riding sidesaddle on a donkey. She carries an absolutely superb wicker basket. Date: circa 1910s

The Queen salutes on horseback
The Queen salutes whilst taking part in the Birthday Parade at Buckingham Palace after the ceremonial Trooping of the Colour. She wears the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. Date: 1956

Thaxted 1950S
A little girl with a bow in her hair rides her bicycle in a corner of the picturesque old town of Thaxted, Essex, England, with its old thatched cottages beside the Guild Hall Date: 1950s

Cowboy on a Bucking Bronco Date: 1906

Riding a killer whale
A man with a cowboy hat rides a killer whale. Date: 1960s

Jesus on a Donkey (Col)
He rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, as prophesied : his followers carry palm leaves, hence the day will be commemorated as Palm Sunday

Fairs / Electric Car Ride
Monte Carlo Rally electric car ride at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate

Cuchulain / Leyendecker
Cuchulain (Cu Chulainn) rides his chariot into battle

Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar. Date: 1924

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"Journey through Time: Captivating Rides from Around the World" Poster advertising Air Ceylon: Embark on an exhilarating ride above the clouds with Air Ceylon, where every journey is a breathtaking adventure. The Goose Fair, Nottingham - Arthur Spooner: Experience the thrill of whimsical rides and vibrant festivities at the legendary Goose Fair in Nottingham, as captured by Arthur Spooner's enchanting lens. Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA: Immerse yourself in a world of wonder and excitement at Wonderland amusement park on Revere Beach in Massachusetts – where dreams come alive with each thrilling ride. Setting off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau: Witness the elegance and grandeur of fox hunting as riders set off from their majestic chateau, capturing both tradition and adrenaline in one captivating image. Princess Elizabeth - Attending the Trooping of the Colour: Join Princess Elizabeth as she gracefully rides through history during her attendance at London's iconic Trooping of the Colour ceremony – a regal spectacle that never fails to mesmerize. Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist: Delve into ancient tales as Nasreddin takes you on an entertaining ride filled with wit and wisdom – his stories continue to captivate audiences across generations. Rollercoaster: Brace yourself for heart-pounding twists and turns aboard this gravity-defying marvel; rollercoasters are not just rides but exhilarating adventures that leave you breathless for more. Two ladies on a 1914 Triumph motorcycle: Break free from conventions as two daring ladies embark on an unforgettable journey astride their powerful 1914 Triumph motorcycle – defying expectations one mile at a time. Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on the road: Step back into medieval times alongside Chaucer's colorful characters embarking upon their pilgrimage to Canterbury – a captivating ride through tales of love, faith, and adventure.