Hiring Collection

Henley-on-Thames Regatta
Hiring out river craft along Thameside during the royal regatta. early 1900s Date: early 1900s

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Advertisement for Godfrey Davis car hire, Hotel de Paris
Advertisement for the Mayfair car hire company, Godfrey Davis, depicting an elegant group of bright young things G.D ing up to Bray in a smart Buick, where the delights of the exclusive river club

Stratford-upon-Avon, Mop Fair 1899
Standing for Hire, Stratford-upon-Avon, said to be the largest fair in England, regarded by the agricultural class in the district as the chief holiday of the year

Illustration depicting a statute fair
5616468 Illustration depicting a statute fair, where servants could be hired by wealthy families, 1790 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting a March fair
5616458 Illustration depicting a March fair, where servants could be hired by wealthy families, 1790 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Harper's August, c1896. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's August, c1896. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

I have always found clowns both bizarre and scary. This kitsch example in Abingdon's annual street Michaelmas Fair rather proves the point

Piper, May Fair, Ballyclare, Ireland in 1883

Gypsies, May Fair, Ballyclare, Ireland in 1883

Railway carriage, Ballyclare, Ireland in 1883

Travelling dentist, May Fair, Ballyclare, Ireland in 1883

May Fair, Ballyclare, Ireland in 1883

Ballyclare May Fair Victorian period

Ballyclare May Fair in 1883

A street dentist at Ballyclare May Fair in 1883

JOHN COLLINGTON: Ne-er-do-well & wife beater, poacher, hiring hitmen & getting others to menace his neighbours. Buried 6 of his dead children in the orchard to save money! Date: 1696/7 - 1750

Men who have seen better days: tally clerks being engaged outside the Surrey Commercial Dock
3627094 Men who have seen better days: tally clerks being engaged outside the Surrey Commercial Dock, London (litho) by Hodgson, E. S

A Naval Officers Experience in Big Game Shooting in India (engraving)
1056589 A Naval Officers Experience in Big Game Shooting in India (engraving) by Ralston

Charter and Sightseeing boats at Miami City Yacht Basin, Miami, Florida, USA - Advertising sign for Pier 5 Worlds Finest Fishing Fleet. Date: 1949

Woman telephoning a hiring agency (colour litho)
3094445 Woman telephoning a hiring agency (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a hiring agency. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Pungwe Route to Mashonaland
1591976 The Pungwe Route to Mashonaland, Pioneer Camp at M Ponda s, hiring Boys to carry Loads (engraving) by English School

Advert, Bankss Motor Car and Cycle Garage, Wilmslow Advert
Advert, Bankss Motor Car and Cycle Garage, Manchester Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire. 1905

Statute or hiring fair, where masters choose their servants

Hiring native farm workers (chromolitho)
2782847 Hiring native farm workers (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiring native farm workers)

Advert, rehearsal halls, New York City, USA
Advertisement, rehearsal halls for all occasions, with pianos and victrolas, West 46th Street, New York City, USA. Tune in on Jack Clark, The Radio Tapper, acrobatics and stage dancing. circa 1930

Hiring Gillies for the "Twelfth"(engraving)
1616486 Hiring Gillies for the " Twelfth" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiring Gillies for the " Twelfth")

Loueuse de Chaises (chromolitho)
975966 Loueuse de Chaises (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loueuse de Chaises. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Signs of the "Twelfth", hiring Gillies for the Shooting Season (engraving)
1054516 Signs of the " Twelfth", hiring Gillies for the Shooting Season (engraving) by Ralston

Advertisement: Wanted an out-door apprentice (type)
982888 Advertisement: Wanted an out-door apprentice (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Wanted an out-door apprentice)

An Inexperienced Palanquin Rider, Tom Shaw Hiring a Palanquin on the Esplanade
CH441597 An Inexperienced Palanquin Rider, Tom Shaw Hiring a Palanquin on the Esplanade, Calcutta (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by D Oyly

Hiring of Servants in Lower Normandy (engraving)
2771589 Hiring of Servants in Lower Normandy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiring of Servants in Lower Normandy)

"All sorts and conditions of men"(engraving)
3101387 " All sorts and conditions of men" (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: " All sorts and conditions of men")

A Hiring and Statue Fair in the North of England (engraving)
1590861 A Hiring and Statue Fair in the North of England (engraving) by Emslie, Alfred Edward (1848-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hiring and Statue Fair in the North of England)

Appleyard Van & Plant Hire. 5th July 1979

The Hiring of the Troops, c. 1614. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Hiring of the Troops, c. 1614

Fair Day, Antrim - a view of a Hiring Fair on the Main street with lots of people and lorries, cars and cattle. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

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Wieler taxis and tourists waiting in a square, Amsterdam, Holland

Hiring a Servant, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Hiring a Servant, 1811

British Army in Mesopotamia, the creek at Basra, 1916
A view of the creek at Basra, showing British soldiers hiring a ballam or skiff during the First World War. Date: 1916

Hiring a Caique, Constantinople, 1877. A party of men and veiled women negotiate the hiring of a caique, a light boat used on the Bosphorus in what is now Istanbul, Turkey

Robinson & McIntosh, yacht and boat builders, possibly in New Zealand. Date: circa 1920s

Boats to Let - Edwardian men
Edwardian men hiring boats for a pleasure trip. circa 1905

Hiring Servants at a Statute Fair. 1827

Fair Day, Antrim - a view of a Hiring Fair on the Main street with lots of people, cars and cattle. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

Mayfair Catering Company advertisement 1928
Advertisement for the Mayfair Catering Company

Couple Hire a Rowboat
A couple prepare to set off in a rowing boat they are hiring. Date: mid 1960s

Edmonton Statute Fair, 1788 (w / c on paper)
XCF477747 Edmonton Statute Fair, 1788 (w/c on paper) by Nixon

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 1v and fol. 2, the judge of the mines
XIR346038 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.1v and fol.2, the judge of the mines, edict and oath of the companions, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

The Raising of an Army, plate 2 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War
XIR172406 The Raising of an Army, plate 2 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

Hiring a Servant. Oil on canvas. Mihaly Munkacsky (1844-1900) Hungarian painter

Servant Hiring Office, Berlin. From The Illustrated London News, London, 28 November 1874

Hiring people to work in the West India Docks
" Hiring people to work in the West India Docks. Image published in " The Illustrated London News". Engraving."

French Hiring Fair
La louee des gens de ferme : in the Charolais and other districts, farm servants are recruited at annual hiring fairs

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"Hiring: A Glimpse into the Vibrant World of Ballyclare May Fair in 1883" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Ballyclare May Fair, Ireland in 1883. This captivating event was a true spectacle, offering a myriad of opportunities for both locals and visitors alike. As you stroll through the fairgrounds, your eyes are immediately drawn to the vibrant advertisements that adorn every corner. Godfrey Davis car hire catches your attention with its promise of luxurious transportation, while Hotel de Paris beckons with its exquisite accommodations. The Henley-on-Thames Regatta adds an air of sophistication to this lively affair, as rowing enthusiasts gather to witness thrilling races on the glistening waters. The energy is palpable as spectators cheer on their favorite teams. Venturing further into the fairgrounds, you encounter scenes that transport you to another world entirely. Gypsies captivate passersby with their colorful attire and mystical aura. Their presence adds an element of mystery and intrigue to this already enchanting event. Curiosity piqued, you stumble upon a railway carriage nestled amidst all the excitement. Its purpose? To whisk eager travelers away on unforgettable journeys across picturesque landscapes – truly an invitation to explore new horizons. But it's not just leisurely pursuits that await at Ballyclare May Fair; practical needs are also catered for. A traveling dentist sets up shop right here at the fairgrounds. With his expertise and portable equipment, he offers relief from toothaches without having to venture far from all the festivities. And speaking of festivity – May Fair itself is a sight to behold. The Victorian period comes alive as families gather for joyous celebrations filled with laughter and merriment. Revelers indulge in delicious treats from food stalls while children delight in games and rides that bring smiles aplenty. In this vibrant tapestry woven by history itself, one name stands out – John Collington.