Fancy Fair Collection

The Fancy Fair at the Irish Exhibition, Olympia, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Fancy Fair at the Irish Exhibition, Olympia, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Grand Musical Festival and Fancy Fair in the Gardens of Chelsea College, in Aid of the Consumption Hospital
1625725 Grand Musical Festival and Fancy Fair in the Gardens of Chelsea College, in Aid of the Consumption Hospital, at Brompton (engraving) by English School

Fancy Fair at the Athenaeum, Camden Road, in Aid of the North-West London Hospital (engraving)
1062024 Fancy Fair at the Athenaeum, Camden Road, in Aid of the North-West London Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Fair at the Athenaeum)

Fancy Fair in Aid of the Funds of the "Dreadnaught"Hospital (engraving)
1102023 Fancy Fair in Aid of the Funds of the " Dreadnaught" Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Birds-Eye Views of Society: Bazaar and Fancy Fair (engraving)
606997 Birds-Eye Views of Society: Bazaar and Fancy Fair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds-Eye Views of Society)

Fancy Fair at Hanwell Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
1617060 Fancy Fair at Hanwell Lunatic Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Fair at Hanwell Lunatic Asylum)

The Royal Dublin Horse Show, 26-29 August (b / w photo)
1600988 The Royal Dublin Horse Show, 26-29 August (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Dublin Horse Show, 26-29 August)

Fancy Fair, Painted Hall, Greenwich Hospital, London (engraving)
5231012 Fancy Fair, Painted Hall, Greenwich Hospital, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Fair, Painted Hall, Greenwich Hospital, London)

Arrangement of the Marquees at the Forthcoming Fancy Fair in Aid of the Shipwrecked Mariners Benevolent Society
5238317 Arrangement of the Marquees at the Forthcoming Fancy Fair in Aid of the Shipwrecked Mariners Benevolent Society, at Lordss Cricket Grounds (engraving) by English School

Bazaar and Fancy Fair, 20 November 1848 (engraving)
611417 Bazaar and Fancy Fair, 20 November 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bazaar and Fancy Fair)

Birds-Eye View of Society: Bazaar and Fancy Fair (engraving)
608761 Birds-Eye View of Society: Bazaar and Fancy Fair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds-Eye View of Society)

Fancy Fair in the Pavilion, Brighton, for the Benefit of the Brighton Dispensary (engraving)
1625470 Fancy Fair in the Pavilion, Brighton, for the Benefit of the Brighton Dispensary (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Fair in the Pavilion)

Fancy Fair at Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
1594189 Fancy Fair at Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Fair at Chelsea Hospital)

The Fancy Fair at the Irish Exhibition, Olympia (engraving)
1041441 The Fancy Fair at the Irish Exhibition, Olympia (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fancy Fair at the Irish Exhibition, Olympia)

The Irish Exhibition, Fancy Fair in the Old Irish Market-Place (engraving)
1595512 The Irish Exhibition, Fancy Fair in the Old Irish Market-Place (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Exhibition)

The New Hospital for Consumption, and Fancy Fair for its Benefit (engraving)
5238314 The New Hospital for Consumption, and Fancy Fair for its Benefit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Hospital for Consumption)

The Fancy Fair in the Thames Tunnel (engraving)
609564 The Fancy Fair in the Thames Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fancy Fair in the Thames Tunnel; from Historic Times)

Lunatic Asylums as they were and as they are (engraving)
1594192 Lunatic Asylums as they were and as they are (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunatic Asylums as they were and as they are)

The Queens Concert Rooms, Hanover Square (coloured engraving)
558219 The Queens Concert Rooms, Hanover Square (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Concert Rooms, Hanover Square)

Masonic Bazaar and Fancy Fair in the Exhibition Palace, Dublin (engraving)
1623931 Masonic Bazaar and Fancy Fair in the Exhibition Palace, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duchess of Connaughts Fete and Fancy Fair in Bagshot Park (engraving)
1592338 The Duchess of Connaughts Fete and Fancy Fair in Bagshot Park (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bazaar and Fancy Fair in the Exhibition Palace, Dublin, in Aid of the Masonic Female Orphan School (engraving)
1060743 Bazaar and Fancy Fair in the Exhibition Palace, Dublin, in Aid of the Masonic Female Orphan School (engraving) by English School

Scene in the Hanover Square Rooms, Westminster, London, 1833. Prospectus of the Hanover Square Rooms, when Her Majesty took the Private View of the Fancy Fair in aid of foreigners in distress

The English in distress. Fancy fair Hanover Square Rooms, 1833. Scene inside Hanover Square Rooms showing the Grand Fancy Fair

Bazaar and Fancy Fair in the Exhibition Palace, Dublin, in Aid of the Masonic Female Orphan School

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Step right up to the grand spectacle of a Fancy Fair. These enchanting events were held in various locations, from exhibition halls to gardens, all for charitable causes. The year was 1888 when the Irish Exhibition at Olympia hosted its own version of this delightful affair. With its origins shrouded in mystery, the creator remains unknown, but their vision came alive through vibrant displays and joyous festivities. Meanwhile, over at Chelsea College's Gardens, another Grand Musical Festival and Fancy Fair took place. This time it was in aid of the Consumption Hospital at Brompton. Engraved images capture the scene perfectly - a harmonious blend of music and merriment filling the air as visitors strolled through stalls adorned with trinkets and treasures. Not far away, at Camden Road's Athenaeum, yet another Fancy Fair unfolded to support the North-West London Hospital. The engravings depict an atmosphere brimming with excitement as attendees peruse stalls overflowing with goods donated by generous souls eager to contribute to this noble cause. But charity knows no bounds; even Hanwell Lunatic Asylum organized its own Fancy Fair depicted in an engraving that showcases patients mingling with visitors amidst colorful decorations and lively entertainment, and is heartwarming to witness such inclusivity during these remarkable events. Moving on from hospitals and asylums, we find ourselves transported to Greenwich Hospital's Painted Hall where yet another captivating Fancy Fair took place. Impeccably arranged marquees dotted Lordss Cricket Grounds for a forthcoming event supporting Shipwrecked Mariners Benevolent Society – truly a testament to humanity's compassion towards those facing adversity on treacherous seas. Rewinding back further into history reveals a Birds-Eye View of Society: Bazaar and Fancy Fair held way back in November 1848. This engraving captures bustling crowds eagerly exploring stalls filled with curiosities while raising funds for noble causes close to their hearts.