Jinks Collection

Step back in time to the roaring 1920s, where girls were having the time of their lives. From flapper dresses to feathered headbands, these ladies knew how to have fun

Jinks Collection: Merthyr Tydfil boys playing

Merthyr Tydfil boys playing
Two boys play on a bench above the steel works (now closed) at Merthyr Tydfil. Vintage black and white image. First published The Sunday Times c1989 1989

Jinks Collection: Girls having Fun 1920S

Girls having Fun 1920S
High jinks for this group of trendy young women at a hostel in Paris, France, where one girl is so happy that she is dancing on the table! Date: late 1920s

Jinks Collection: Dance Band on cruise liner, Empress of Australia

Dance Band on cruise liner, Empress of Australia
Dance Band members on the Canadian Pacific cruise liner, Empress of Australia. They are wearing fancy dress, as part of the High Jinks tradition performed when crossing the Equator. Date: 1929

Jinks Collection: The Duke of Edinburgh as chancellor of Edinburgh University

The Duke of Edinburgh as chancellor of Edinburgh University
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh facing a barrage of toilet paper thrown by high-spirited students at a ceremony installing actor James Robertson Justice as rector of Edinburgh University

High Jinks
Promotional postcard for High Jinks by Leo Ditrichstein & Otto Harbach, adapted by Frederick Lonsdale from Les Dragees de Hercule by Maurice Hennequin and Paul Bilhaud (1904); music Rudolf Friml

Jinks Collection: Costume Design Mrs Jinks Act II 1901 Watercolors

Costume Design Mrs Jinks Act II 1901 Watercolors
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Jinks Collection: Source Size = 3510 x 5147

Source Size = 3510 x 5147
Wagtails, a Loquacious Band, Hold High Jinks Mid Grass and Sand, 1880

Jinks Collection: Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines as presented 200 nights a

Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines as presented 200 nights at Garrick Theatre, NY : Clyde Fitchs best comedy. Date c1902

Fun at Ostend
High jinks with a beach ball at Ostend as a group of young people form a pyramid shape by climbing on a bathing machine

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Step back in time to the roaring 1920s, where girls were having the time of their lives. From flapper dresses to feathered headbands, these ladies knew how to have fun. Meanwhile, in Merthyr Tydfil, a group of boys played with boundless energy and laughter echoing through the streets. Onboard the luxurious cruise liner Empress of Australia, a dance band set the mood for an unforgettable night filled with music and joy. In another corner of Edinburgh University, The Duke of Edinburgh took on his role as chancellor with grace and charm. But it wasn't all serious business; there were plenty of high jinks happening behind closed doors. At The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square, audiences gathered for a night full of laughter and entertainment as Punch & Judy brought their timeless act to life. And let's not forget about Mrs Jinks' stunning costume design that wowed audiences during Act II in 1901. Speaking of Captain Jinks. . This beloved character was presented over 200 nights by talented performers who never failed to bring smiles to faces young and old alike. But it wasn't just about stage performances or grand events; even everyday moments could be filled with high jinks. Fun at Ostend captured carefree moments spent by friends enjoying each other's company without a worry in sight. So whether you found yourself dancing the Charleston at a glamorous party or simply relishing simple pleasures like watching Punch & Judy unfold before your eyes – high they were always around every corner during those magical times.