Ranelagh Gardens Collection

Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda at Ranelagh Gardens, (1842), 1903
Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda at Ranelagh Gardens (a correct view of the place), 1842. The Misers Daughter: 12/20, Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens

London: Interior of the Rotunda at Ranelagh, 1754. Artist: Canaletto (1697-1768)
London: Interior of the Rotunda at Ranelagh, 1754. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

View of the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens in London, 1751. Creator: Nathaniel Parr
View of the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens in London, 1751

View of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball on the occasion... 1751. Creator: Fabr
View of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball on the occasion of the birthday of the Prince of Wales on 24 May 1751, 1751-1753

View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gardens... 1752
View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball, 1752

View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751. Creator: Nathaniel Parr
View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751

View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a group... 1735-1805. Creator: Unknown
View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a group having a meal , 1735-1805

View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gard... 1752-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball, 1752-1799

Ranelagh Gardens, c. 1936. Creator: George Stonehill
Ranelagh Gardens, c. 1936

The polo pony show at Ranelagh, the jumping competition (litho)
585392 The polo pony show at Ranelagh, the jumping competition (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The polo pony show at Ranelagh, the jumping competition)

Polo match by electric light at the Ranelagh Gardens (engraving)
585362 Polo match by electric light at the Ranelagh Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Invitation to a ball at Ranelagh Gardens, Millbank, London, 1 June 1803 (engraving)
586304 Invitation to a ball at Ranelagh Gardens, Millbank, London, 1 June 1803 (engraving) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to a ball at Ranelagh Gardens)

View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George
746865 View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George, Prince of Wales, May 24th, 1759 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Ranelagh House and Gardens with the Rotunda, London, 1745 (coloured engraving)
981806 Ranelagh House and Gardens with the Rotunda, London, 1745 (coloured engraving) by Bowles, Thomas (c.1712-53) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cremorne Gardens, 29 July 1846, Bal Costume (engraving)
611407 Cremorne Gardens, 29 July 1846, Bal Costume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cremorne Gardens, 29 July 1846)

Ranelagh Gardens. Masquerade for the Venetian Ambassador, 1749 (coloured engraving)
610684 Ranelagh Gardens. Masquerade for the Venetian Ambassador, 1749 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ranelagh Gardens)

The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, in 1750 (engraving)
3636867 The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, in 1750)

By His Majestys Command, Jubilee Ball after the Venetian manner (engraving)
586371 By His Majestys Command, Jubilee Ball after the Venetian manner (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By His Majestys Command)

An inside view of the Rotundo in Ranelagh Gardens
6118785 An inside view of the Rotundo in Ranelagh Gardens by Canaleti, (fl.18th century) (after); (add.info.: An inside view of the Rotundo in Ranelagh Gardens. London, England)

An inside view of the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, London (engraving)
586372 An inside view of the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An inside view of the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens)

Regatta Ball at Ranelagh Gardens (engraving)
559684 Regatta Ball at Ranelagh Gardens (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regatta Ball at Ranelagh Gardens)

Ranelagh Gardens, London, 1751 (litho)
5999368 Ranelagh Gardens, London, 1751 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ranelagh Gardens, London, 1751)

Long Thomas and Mad-le G-d Going to the Pantheon in Their Natural Masks, May 1, 1773

Southampton SO15 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southampton SO15 2

Hounslow W4 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hounslow W4 3

Hammersmith and Fulham SW6 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hammersmith and Fulham SW6 3

Milton Keynes MK16 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK16 0

Redbridge IG1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Redbridge IG1 3

Waltham Forest E11 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Waltham Forest E11 2

Derby DE22 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Derby DE22 4

Gravesham DA11 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Gravesham DA11 9

Broadstairs CT10 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Broadstairs CT10 2

The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Ranelagh House, built in 1688-89 by the Earl of Ranelagh was a fashionable, open air music venue and pleasure garden in Chelsea

A Card of Invitation to Ranelagh, c1876. Creator: Unknown
A Card of Invitation to Ranelagh, c1876. Ranelagh House, built in 1688-89 by the Earl of Ranelagh was a fashionable, open air music venue and pleasure garden in Chelsea

Ranelagh House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Ranelagh House, (c1878). Ranelagh House in Chelsea, London, was built in 1688-1689 by the Earl of Ranelagh, Treasurer of Chelsea Hospital which it adjoined. It was demolished in 1805

The Jubilee Ball at Ranelagh Gardens, April 26th, 1749, (1920). Artist: Nathaniel Parr
The Jubilee Ball at Ranelagh Gardens, April 26th, 1749, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Interior view of the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1760. Artist
Interior view of the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1760

The Rotunda and Ranelagh House in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1760. Scene during a Jubilee Ball. In the foreground a crowd of costumed figures have gathered

Interior view of figures in the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, 1795

A Night Scene at Ranelagh on Wednesday 6th of May 1752. View of Mountefort Brown pulling off Dr John Hills wig in the entrance to the Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea

View of the Canal, Chinese Building and Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1750

View of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London, 1751. The Royal Hospital and its formal gardens seen from the River Thames with sailing boats and rowing boats

Jubilee Venetian masquerade ball in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, 1749. Artist
Jubilee Venetian masquerade ball in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, 1749. People in fancy dress for a masquerade ball; some are dressed as monks and nuns, sultans or cossacks

The Chinese Building and Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1750. Artist
The Chinese Building and Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1750. People stroll in the gardens or ride in boats along the canal

The Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1750. Artist: Thomas Bowles
The Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1750. Interior of the fashionable Rotunda where the well-to-do came to see and be seen

An eighteenth-century dandy in Ranelagh Gardens, London, 1772. A macaroni or dandy in powdered wig, lace shirt and knee-britches, with a sword, and carrying a three-cornered hat in his left hand

A View of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea and the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, London, 1751. The Royal Hospital and its formal gardens seen from the River Thames with sailing boats and rowing boats

Chinese House, Rotunda and the company in masquerade, Ranelagh Gardens, London, 18th century
Chinese House, the Rotunda and the company in masquerade in Ranelagh Gardens, London, 18th century

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Ranelagh Gardens. From its inception to its heyday, this iconic London destination has played host to a myriad of captivating events and unforgettable moments. Transport yourself to 1842, where Randulph and Hilda twirl gracefully on the dance floor of the magnificent Rotunda at Ranelagh Gardens. The air is filled with laughter and music, as couples glide across the polished parquet under the twinkling chandeliers. Fast forward to 1903, when Canaletto's masterful brushstrokes immortalize the interior of the Rotunda. His meticulous attention to detail captures every ornate column and delicate archway, transporting us into a bygone era of elegance and grandeur. In 1936, George Stonehill's lens reveals a different side of Ranelagh Gardens. As we gaze upon his photograph, we are transported amidst lush greenery and vibrant blooms that surround us. A tranquil oasis amidst bustling city life. But it wasn't just refined dances that took place within these hallowed grounds. The polo pony show brought together equestrian enthusiasts from far and wide for thrilling jumping competitions that left spectators breathless with anticipation. As day turns into night, electric lights illuminate an exhilarating polo match at Ranelagh Gardens. The thundering hooves echo through the night sky as skilled riders maneuver their steeds with precision - a breathtaking spectacle that captivates all who witness it. The allure extends beyond sporting events; it was also renowned for hosting lavish balls fit for royalty. An invitation dated June 1st, 1803 transports us back in time as we imagine guests adorned in opulent attire mingling beneath starlit skies while savoring decadent delights. One cannot forget the Jubilee Ball held in celebration of King George's birthday – an extravagant affair where merriment and revelry filled the air.