Larking Collection

Napes Needle
Rock climbers larking about on Napes Needle, Great Gable, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Date: 1950s

Waterskiing fun in Lake Geneva at Evian-les-Bains
Waterskiing fun in Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) at Evian-les-Bains, France Date: circa 1950s

Schoolboys and teacher on a Christmas card
Misbehaving schoolboys surprised by their teacher on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

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

Casey & Olazabal Larking Around 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 17 September 2008 Date: 17 September 2008

Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper, at the Opera House (colour litho)
2803059 Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper, at the Opera House (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Childrens games (colour litho)
2795438 Childrens games (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens games. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Advertisement for Crunchie Bar -- male and female models posing. 1959

Belgian soldiers larks at Quex Park
Seven men are larking about with a large bath chair or basket. One man is underneath it, two others are sitting on top or behind it, others are standing around. They are all very amused

Sychronised Swimming Team - sky-larking again
Bournemouth, Dorset - female members of the Aquashow Sychronised Swimming Team - sky-larking again up a tree! Date: 1962

Larking about in a River
A jolly group of young people larking around in their bathing costumes in a river! Date: early 1930s

Science Lesson
Children having fun with a microscope during a Science lesson at Nuffield Junior School, London. Date: 1960s

Lifebuoy Fun
Young women larking about with a lifebuoy at a seaside resort in Hungary. Date: 1930s

Edwardian Housemaids
Three pretty young Edwardian housemaids larking about during a rare rest period

Two Girls in a Canoe
Two girls larking about in a canoe!

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"Larking: Embracing Joy and Playfulness in Every Moment" Napes Needle, a towering marvel of nature, witnessed the exhilarating waterskiing fun in Lake Geneva at Evian-les-Bains. Laughter echoed through the air as schoolboys and their teacher adorned a Christmas card with mischievous smiles. In Merthyr Tydfil, boys found solace in play, their innocent laughter filling the streets. Casey & Olazabal couldn't resist larking around on the golf course, adding a touch of light-heartedness to their game. Tom and Jerry took center stage at a Masquerade Supper held at the Opera House. Their playful antics brought color to an evening filled with mystery and intrigue. Children's games became vibrant adventures through colorful lithographs capturing moments of pure joy. An advertisement for Crunchie Bar showcased how even indulgence could be accompanied by larking spirits. The synchronized swimming team defied gravity once again as they sky-larked above water's surface. Graceful movements intertwined with infectious laughter created mesmerizing performances that left audiences captivated. Larking about in rivers became an escape from reality; carefree souls embraced spontaneity while feeling one with nature's embrace. A group of diverse individuals, including a man of restricted growth (dwarfism), proved that larking knows no boundaries or limitations - it is simply about finding happiness together. "Egan / Life in London / 1820" immortalized moments where society reveled in mirthful camaraderie, not just an activity but rather a way of life; it reminded us to cherish every moment and find delight even amidst life's challenges. So let us all embrace our inner child, relish those moments when we can let loose and laugh without inhibition – for larking brings out the best version of ourselves.