Fayre Collection

A Village Festival, Peasants Merrymaking Outside an Inn
Artist: Lingelbach, Johannes - Title: A Village Festival, Peasants Merrymaking Outside an Inn - Date: early 1650s - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 87.6 x 120.6

The Frost Fair of the winter of 1683-84 on the Thames, with Old London Bridge in the Distance
XJF360231 The Frost Fair of the winter of 1683-84 on the Thames, with Old London Bridge in the Distance. c.1684 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

The Frost Fair of the winter of 1683-4 on the Thames, with Old London Bridge in the Distance
XYC189129 The Frost Fair of the winter of 1683-4 on the Thames, with Old London Bridge in the Distance. c.1685 (oil on canvas) by English School

Women will love me
3785936 Women will love me'; (add.info.: Women will love me - Czech postcard with circus scene, c. 1908.); Lebrecht History

Seventies, black and white photo, kermess, people on a chairoplane Siebziger Jahre, Schwarzweissfoto, Kirmes, Menschen auf einem Kettenkarussell, Seventies, black and white photo, kermess

Yarm Fair Riding bounds - 1975 Yarm, North Yorkshire. A lady makes a formal speech at Yarm Fair Riding bounds traditional yearly event. Picture taken circa 18th October 1975

Yarm Fair - 1975 Yarm, North Yorkshire. Some unknown people enjoying the day, holding a model of a gypsy caravan. Picture taken circa 18th October 1975

Carousel ride JLP01_08_095429
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. People standing around a childrens carousel at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

A portrait of the American actress Juliette Compton, 1922. Described as the beautiful Harrison Fisher girl, who appeared in The Fun of the Fayre and now being filmed for a Dutch film company Date

The Fair, 1921 (oil on canvas)
3471328 The Fair, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Permeke, Constant (1886-1952); 78x110.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders, photo Hugo Maertens

Scene from a Danish county fair, "Fra Dyrehavsbakken"
DHC379925 Scene from a Danish county fair, " Fra Dyrehavsbakken", from a broadsheet published by Michaelsen & Tillage, 1850 (colour litho) by Ley

Barnet Fair, 1849 (engraving)
ILN237391 Barnet Fair, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Photograph of the dolly sisters in fluffy white costumes for their Pony Trot. Until the end of the League of Notions revue

Fair with a Theatrical Presentation, c. 1600 (oil on panel) (detail)
PWI127300 Fair with a Theatrical Presentation, c.1600 (oil on panel) (detail) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 111x164.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Woman with children holding flags on Arbor Day at Tompkins Square Park, New York
MNY381207 Woman with children holding flags on Arbor Day at Tompkins Square Park, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Children watching an entertainer on Arbor Day at Tompkins Square Park, New York
MNY381204 Children watching an entertainer on Arbor Day at Tompkins Square Park, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The old English fayre at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving)
610035 The old English fayre at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newport Statute Fair (pencil, pen & ink and w / c on paper)
AGN271131 Newport Statute Fair (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Fairlop Fair (oil on canvas)
DON279025 Fairlop Fair (oil on canvas) by Leslie, Charles (fl.1835-82); 92.7x135.9 cm; His Grace The Duke of Norfolk, Arundel Castle; (add.info)

Adults and children holding flags standing around a newly dug hole for a tree planting
MNY381206 Adults and children holding flags standing around a newly dug hole for a tree planting on Arbor Day at Tompkins Square Park, New York

Children in a long line being lead by a woman on Arbor Day at Tompkins Square Park
MNY381205 Children in a long line being lead by a woman on Arbor Day at Tompkins Square Park, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

A Frost Fair on the Thames at Temple Stairs, c. 1684 (oil on panel)
WES239430 A Frost Fair on the Thames at Temple Stairs, c.1684 (oil on panel) by Hondius, Abraham Danielsz. (c.1625-95); 71.5x38.2 cm; The Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation, UK; Dutch

"Ye olde English fayre, "a Christmas attraction (photo)
6007719 " Ye olde English fayre, " a Christmas attraction (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ye olde English fayre)

Yarm Fair Riding bounds - 1976 Yarm, North Yorkshire. An official blows his bugle for the yearly Riding Bounds event at Yarm Fair, North Yorkshire. Picture taken circa 18th October 1976

A little girl enjoys an ice-cream at Kirkleatham Country Fayre. 1st August 1993

Christmas shoppers in Church Street, Liverpool, 11th November 1991

The residents of the West End of Newcastle playing old English games at the Denton Burn Community Centre Medieval Fayre on Sunday, July 7, 1974

The Dolly Sisters in London, 1921. Wearing their finery for their Pony Trot number in Fun of the Fayre at the London Pavilion Date: 1921

Holiday Time (Fair Day)
Holland, John Oil on Canvas 53.3 x 91.4

Tregony Heavy Horse Show and Country Fayre, Cornwall -- keepers with their beautifully turned out horses. circa 1980s

Portrait of the dancer Trini, the Spanish Venus, London, 1921 who is appearing in Charles Cochrans Fun of the Fayre at the London Pavilion Date: 1921

Preparing for Christmas
Happy children carrying Christmas fayre to the table; Date: 1920

Horse Fair in Valkenburg, 1675 (oil on canvas)
XIR899103 Horse Fair in Valkenburg, 1675 (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Pieter (1623-82); 137x188 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

Of folys that stande so well in their owne conceyt that they thinke none so wyse
XJF486446 Of folys that stande so well in their owne conceyt that they thinke none so wyse, stronge, fayre, nor eloquent, as they ar themself

St. Catherines Hill, Guildford, Surrey, 1830 (w / c and graphite on paper)
XYC182769 St. Catherines Hill, Guildford, Surrey, 1830 (w/c and graphite on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 29.5x44.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Archery Meeting in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, 1850 (oil on canvas)
XYC159869 Archery Meeting in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Ferneley, John E. (1782-1860); 118.1x251.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

The Opening of the Naples-Portici Railway in 1839 (oil on canvas) (see also 352322)
XIR20137 The Opening of the Naples-Portici Railway in 1839 (oil on canvas) (see also 352322) by Fergola, Salvatore (1799-c.1877); Museo Nazionale di San Martino, Naples

Fair with Theatrical Presentation, (oil on panel) c. 1600
BAL140816 Fair with Theatrical Presentation, (oil on panel) c.1600 by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 111x164.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Huge fruit and vegetable display, Cider Fayre, Caudebec-en-Caux on River Seine Near Lillebonne, France
MAB-103 Huge fruit and vegetable display, Cider Fayre Caudebec-en-Caux on River Seine Near Lillebonne, France Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ally-Fresco Fayre / Ally Sloper
Ally Slopper hosts a summer floral fete at South Kensington, to raise money for the Grosvenor Hospital

Christmas Fayre 1930S
A festive spread of Christmas fare, including strawberry cream, orange souffle and turkey and sweet corn salad

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"Fayre: A Celebration of Merriment and Joy" Step back in time to a quaint village festival, where peasants gather outside an inn, their laughter echoing through the air. The scent of delicious food fills the atmosphere as families indulge in merrymaking and revelry. Transport yourself to the winter of 1683-4 on the frozen Thames, where a magical Frost Fair takes place. Old London Bridge stands proudly in the distance as locals come together for ice-skating, games, and stalls selling trinkets. The river becomes a bustling hub of joyous activity. In 1922, American actress Juliette Compton captivates audiences with her enchanting portrait. Her beauty shines through as she embodies grace and elegance, reminding us of the allure that fairs bring to our lives. The carousel ride spins endlessly, children's laughter filling every corner. JLP01_08_095429 captures this timeless joy that only a fair can provide – pure exhilaration and carefree fun. Yarm Fair Riding bounds in 1975 showcases North Yorkshire's vibrant traditions. Locals embrace their heritage by partaking in thrilling rides while unknown individuals relish every moment at Yarm Fair – an event etched into their memories forever. Immerse yourself in "The Fair" painted on canvas in 1921; it depicts scenes filled with color and life. Each brushstroke tells stories of excitement and anticipation as people gather under festive banners fluttering against clear blue skies. From Danish county fairs to Barnet Fair captured beautifully in engravings from 1849 – these snapshots transport us across lands and eras united by one common thread: celebration. Witness the Dolly Sisters dressed elegantly like fluffy white clouds for their Pony Trot performance - capturing hearts with their charm at every turn. Fairs have always been stages for captivating performances that leave lasting impressions on all who attend.