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The Vintners Company feasts four kings, c1347, (1928). Depicting Sir Henry Picard, master of the Vintners Company, entertaining kings, princes, bishops and nobles to a banquet in his Great Hall
Woman with a raree show, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul SandbyWoman with a raree show, 1760. Spectators and a dog in front of a street show. One of the spectators is on crutches carrying a pile of boxes on which are listed six of the street cries from
Man piping and a woman and child dancing near the walls of the Tower of London, c1770
Singer Howard Keel on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 14 May 1983
The poor enjoying a one-dish meal to the strains of music, Germany, 1936. A band in uniform play to poor people sitting along benches waiting for a free meal
An orchestra plays to some factory workers as they take a break from work, Germany, 1936. From Germany: The Olympic Year, published by Volk und Reich Verlag. (Berlin, 1936)
Egyptian dancing girls performing the Ghawazi at Rosetta, Egypt, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes
Scene from the Spectacle of The Sun and Moon, China, 1843. Artist: Thomas AllomScene from the Spectacle of The Sun and Moon, China, 1843. From China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright
Jugglers Exhibiting in the Court of a Mandarins Palace, China, 1843. ArtistJugglers Exhibiting in the Court of a Mandarins Palace, China, 1843. From China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright
Dolphin show, Loro Parque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2007. Loro Parque is a zoo located on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz
Child petting a dolphin, Loro Parque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2007. Loro Parque is a zoo located on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz
Sea lion show, Loro Parque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2007. Loro Parque is a zoo located on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz
Girl petting a sea lion Loro Parque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2007Girl petting a sea lion, Loro Parque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2007. Loro Parque is a zoo located on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz
Rock Group outside the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland
Compere at a social evening, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersCompere at a social evening, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1964. A compere amuses the guests at a social evening in central Doncaster whilst a young woman in the foreground looks particularly
Le Tambourin, (Tambourine), c1780, (1913). Artist: Charles-Melchior DescourtisLe Tambourin, (Tambourine), c1780, (1913). After Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (1755-1830). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]
Singing to patients at a London hospital, c1901 (1903). Artist: EH HarnockSinging to patients at a London hospital, c1901 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]
A bachelors quarters in a lodging house in the Temple, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]
Garrick as Lord Chalkstone, c1740 (1948). Artist: Johan ZoffanyGarrick as Lord Chalkstone, c1740 (1948). David Garrick (1717-1779), English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer in the role of Lord Chalkstone from Lethe: A Dramatic Satire
Penguins on parade for the King, 1934 (1935). King George V and Queen Mary visiting Edinburgh Zoo. From King Emperors Jubilee, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1935]
Living Room designed by Paul MacAlister, 1938. From The Studio Volume 115 [The Studio Limited & The Studio Publications Inc. London & New York, 1938]
Music at Home, 1872 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierMusic at Home, 1872 (1891). Study of an amateur comic singer struggling with an unsympathising audience. A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I
Music at Home, 1885 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierMusic at Home, 1885 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, Selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891
Tourists wathcing a boy playing a ukelele, Havana, Cuba, 1931. The photograph was taken during a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies between January and March 1931
The Queue, the Pensioner and the Dollar Princess, 1910. Artist: Fred LeistThe Queue, the Pensioner and the Dollar Princess, 1910. A print from The Graphic Supplement, 21st May 1910
Raree show at Lin-sin-choo, China, c1843. Artist: G PatersonRaree show at Lin-sin-choo, China, c1843
Seigni Joan, rue de Petit Chastelet, France, 14th century (1882-1884). Artist: J EttlingSeigni Joan, rue de Petit Chastelet, 14th century (1882-1884). A jester entertaining a crowd on a street outside a butchers shop
Xit, now Sir Narcissus le Grand, entertaining his friends on his wedding day, 1840. Artist: George CruikshankXit, now Sir Narcissus le Grand, entertaining his friends on his wedding day, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)
A street performer with a monkey amusing the crowd, Kobe, Japan, 1896. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodA street performer with a monkey amusing the crowd, Kobe, Japan, 1896. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Advert for Wrights coal tar soap, 1914. A print from the Illustrated London News, 13th June 1914
Advert for Grandpa Brand pipe tobacco
Tournament scenes, 1515-1516, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerTournament scenes, 1515-1516, (1936). Freydal series. Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust, from an unpublished book glorifying the Emperors chivalric deeds
Sentimental ballad in the Canteen, German prisoners of war in Dinan, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Maurice OrangeSentimental ballad in the Canteen, German prisoners of war in Dinan, France, 1915, (1926)
A Marionette Play (from the series Childrens Amusement ), c1806-c1823. Artist: Katsukawa ShunsenA Marionette Play (from the series Childrens Amusement ), c1806-c1823. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
A Concert, late 17th or 18th century. Artist: Pier Leone GhezziA Concert, late 17th or 18th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Concert in a Park, 18th century. Artist: Nicolas LancretConcert in a Park, 18th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The Spanish Concert, 1754. Artist: Carle van LooThe Spanish Concert, 1754. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
Musical Evening, early 17th century. Artist: Master of HaarlemMusical Evening, early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
French sailors watching a bull fight, Xeres, Spain, 1899. Artist: Eugene DamblansFrench sailors watching a bull fight, Xeres, Spain, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9th July 1899
Off duty Japanese soldiers at the theatre in their camp, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 25th September 1904
Blind Mans Buff, early 19th century
Sarabande, 1895. Artist: Ferdinand RoybetSarabande, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th May 1895
Rouget de Lisle singing the Marseillaise, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerRouget de Lisle singing the Marseillaise, 1892. Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836) singing the Marseillaise at the home of Dietrich, Mayor of Strasbourg, 26th April 1792
Heidsieck Champagne advertisement on a menu, 19th century
Reunion at the Mansion, 1849. Artist: Adolph MenzelReunion at the Mansion, 1849. Located in the collection at, National Gallery, Berlin
Afternoon Tea, 1778. Artist: Jan GaremijnAfternoon Tea, 1778
The Fiddler of the Village, 1845. Artist: Ludwig RichterThe Fiddler of the Village, 1845
A Popular Singer, 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre NorblinA Popular Singer, 19th century