Guests Collection

The Upside Down Dinner given by the Hendon Aviators to Bentfield Hucks and Gustav Hamel at the Royal Automobile Club on 16 January 1914

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Cecile of Greece, Georg Donatus Hesse wedding
Wedding group photograph following the marriage of Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, to Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine at the Schlosskirche

Lenny Henry and Dawn French, as Michael Jackson and Bubbles, arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Bigbury-on-Sea - The Burgh Island Hotel Tractor
Transportation in the Sea Tractor over to the Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon, allowing guests to travel to/from the mainland at High Tide

His Majesty
A theatre poster advertising Fred Karnos company in " His Majestys Guests". Fred Karno was a theatre

Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner
Illustration from 1928 by C.E. Turner reflecting the growing rise of civilian flying in the 1920s. The caption reads, ...only last month there was a house-party at which the ten guests

The Banquet
Artist: Linton, James Dromgole - Title: The Banquet - Date: 1882 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 127 x 251.5

Dinner in an aristocratic French home, with servants attending to everyones needs

Shirley Bassey and guest arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Barbara Windsor with boyfriend Scott Harvey, dressed as a Pearly Queen and King, arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

St. Georges Church, Hanover Square. Celebration of a Noble Marriage, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
St. Georges Church, Hanover Square. Celebration of a Noble Marriage, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

In The Height Of Fashion. Grangetown, Middlesbrough 1970s 1970s

Andrew Lloyd Webber arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. He is wearing a fancy dress costume, dressed as a football fan. 6th April 1997

Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit by Matania
A Dickensian Christmas as imagined by the Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, who in his later career concentrated on historical genre subjects

Winston Churchill with Charlie Chaplin and others, 1931
Charlie Chaplin was the guest of Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill at Chartwell, their Westerham, Kent, home for the weekend on 19th September 1931

Garden Party hosted by the Mayor of Chichester in honour of the opening of the Chichester Festival Theatre
Among the guests presented to the mayor and mayoress are Laurence Olivier and Joan Plowright, 25 June 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1290/2

Aeolian Pianola Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Aeolian Co. Ltd. promoting the Pianola piano, a boon to the hostess. The image shows a young woman playing the Pianola to the enjoyment of some guests nearby

Guests at the Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott, 1933
A page from The Bystander reporting on the distinguished guests being entertained at the Chateau l Horizon, the villa belonging to American actress

Freemasons Hall, London
FREEMASONS HALL, LONDON A banquet of the Royal Humane Society is in progress, and a procession of persons saved from drowning during the past year passes among the guests Date: 1841

American society wedding in London. The wedding took place at St Margarets Church, Westminster between Mr Henry L Eno, of Princetown, New Jersey and Flora May Talbot Napier. 25 August 1923

A general view at Lady Crossfields tennis club party at Highgate 8 July 1935

Christmas Dinner in an Elizabethan Home by Pauline Baynes
A Christmas Day scene in a well-to-do household around 1550, showing the father of the house at the table with his guests, raising his blackjack tankard to toast the Queen

Zenith of Surrealism
The surrealist artist, Salvador Dali (1904-1989), surprised even guests to his house at Port Lligat in Spain, when he appeared wearing a magnificent tricorne hat - fashioned out of pastry

Devils Balalaika
Wedding guests of Bessarabia, Russia, foolishly dance in a graveyard, find themselves dancing to the Devils balalaika; when he stops they turn into a circle of stones

A group at the Trinity College Beagles Ball, held at the Hyde Park Hotel in London in the spring of 1956. From left: Miss Jennifer Bott, Mr Robert Philipson-Stowe, Miss Dillys Le Fleming, Mr. A. W

Invited guests at the bird-table by Neave Parker
A variety of British birds at a bird-table on a snowy winters day. 1. Robin, 2. starlings, 3. Redwing, 4. Chaffinch, 5. Nuthatch, 6. sparrow, 7. great spotted woodpecker, 8. blackbird, 8, thrush, 10

Inauguration Ball, printed in Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper
AQS256810 Inauguration Ball, printed in Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, March 21st 1857 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Toast: "The Ladies, God Bless em. "(colour litho)
3100214 The Toast: " The Ladies, God Bless em." (colour litho) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toast: " The Ladies, God Bless em.")

Cast of Chu Chin Chow catch bus to Night of the Stage Ball
The cast of Chu Chin Chow at His Majestys Theatre board a bus and head for the Night of the Stage Ball at the Albert Hall held in aid of Sir Arthur Pearsons Fund for the children of blinded solders

Nellie Wallaces party at Warwick Square
A large group of guests gathered on the stairs at the engagement party of comedienne, Nellie Wallace and Mr. J. Selwyn Smithurst at Warwick Square, London

A Society Drawing Room, c. 1830 (w / c on paper)
BAL241152 A Society Drawing Room, c.1830 (w/c on paper) by Kolmann, Karl Ivanovich (1786-1846); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

King George V Birthday Tea Party - Istanbul Embassy
British Embassy in Istanbul - King George V Birthday Tea Party on 3rd June 1924. Mr Ronald Lindsay (right - later Sir Ronald Lindsay, the future Ambassador) and colleague arrive at the party

Guests of Countess Aynard de Chabrillan
A number of guests pose in their magnificent costumes inspired by the east. The central oval portrait is of the countess herself

Guests at an eastern-inspired party
Montage showing party guests wearing their elaborate oriental costumes. The top two women were guests at the Countess Aynard de Chabrillans party, on the left is Mlle Van Hoobron

Party hosted by the Countess of Aynard Chabrillan
An evening of entertainment entitled A dance of a thousand and one nights held at the abode of the Countess of Aynard Chabrillan on the Rue Christophe-Columb

Mother of the Bride fashion by drawn by Barbara Hulanicki
A dress and coat in delicate emerald wild silk as a suggested wedding ensemble for a mother of the bride, with a low, swathed neckline and bow at the waist of the dress and dramatic full coat

Before Guests Arrive
The hostess examines her table setting to make sure she hasn t forgotten anything

Afternoon tea in a fashionable French home

Lulu and her son, Jordan Frieda, arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Marianne Faithfull (32) weds Ben Brierly, 8th July 1979

Greg Rusedski and Lucy Connor arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Abdo, Kate, * 8.9.1981, British journalist, presenter, half length, guest in the telecast "Markus Lanz", Hamburg, Germany, 23.5.2013, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA

Artists' bar 'Au Lapin Agile' on Montmartre Artists' bar 'Au Lapin Agile' on Montmartre. The guitar playing owner Frede sits with guests in the famous music

Guests at the Bicester and Warden Hill Hunt Ball at Kirtlington Park, home of the Budgett family. Pictured in the Monkey Room, with the magnificent painted ceiling by Clermont in 1745. Date: 1964

Ukrainian Cossack Wedding Party. circa 1898

Brian May arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

John Reid (Elton Johns Manager), and guest arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Elton John arriving at his 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Lily Savage arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Elton John and David Furnish arriving at Eltons 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Johnny Briggs marries Christine Allsopp, in Stourbridge, Worcestershire. The couple are pictured with Johnnys Coronation Street co-stars Geoffrey Hughes, Cheryl Murray

Queen Victorias Georgian Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, January 6, 1845, (1901). Fancy dress party, with costumes from the Georgian period (c1714-1830)

The Marriage of Princess Louise with the Marquis of Lorne... 1871, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Marriage of Princess Louise with the Marquis of Lorne in St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, March 21, 1871, (1901). Queen Victorias daughter Princess Louise (1848-1939) married John Campbell (1845-1914)

Wedding group in churchyard, c1948. Creator: Shirley Markham
Wedding group in churchyard, c1948. Couple getting married, with guests throwing confetti. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Hotel Volubilis with Art Deco Exterior, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa

Meeting of the British Association at Birmingham: soiree in the Townhall, the Refreshment-Room, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the British Association at Birmingham: soiree in the Townhall, the Refreshment-Room, 1865. We present [a] view of the interior of the Refreshment-Room

The Shakspeare Commemoration: banquet in the pavilion, Stratford-on-Avon...Earl of Carlisle... 1864 Creator: Unknown
The Shakspeare Commemoration: banquet in the pavilion at Stratford-on-Avon...the Earl of Carlisle proposing "The Memory of Shakespeare"

The Duchess of Sutherland's assembly at Stafford House in honour of Garibaldi, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Duchess of Sutherland's assembly at Stafford House in honour of Garibaldi, 1864. Scene depicting an episode during...the General's sojourn in this metropolis [ie London

Garibaldi in England: the meeting of Garibaldi and Tennyson at Faringford House, Isle of Wight, 1864. Italian hero General Garibaldi at Tennyson's house in Freshwater

Upper class guests, 1886
3479449 Upper class guests, 1886; (add.info.: Upper class female greets her guests as they arrive at her from by horse and carriage. Leisure fleur, London 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a dinner party at a table in the house of a rich Chinese official
3521209 Engraving depicting a dinner party at a table in the house of a rich Chinese official; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dinner party at a table in the house of a rich Chinese official)

Lady receiving guests, 1881
3479447 Lady receiving guests, 1881; (add.info.: Lady receiving guests at her Home. From The Girls own Paper, London, 8th October 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850
3478672 Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting blind guests arriving at St. Phillips Institute for afternoon tea)

Guests celebrating a marriage in Ancient Greece, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432456 Guests celebrating a marriage in Ancient Greece, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guests celebrating a marriage in Ancient Greece)

People exchanging New Year's greetings by telephone
5321272 People exchanging New Year's greetings by telephone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting people exchanging New Year's greetings by telephone)

Illustration depicting a formal celebration, where the guests are dancing in the ballroom, 1885 (engraving)
5616374 Illustration depicting a formal celebration, where the guests are dancing in the ballroom, 1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century
5311232 A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

A tea party
5307816 A tea party.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a tea party. While the rest of the guest are outside, a young woman sits at her desk by the open French windows looking out into the garden)

Illustration depicting a formal celebration, where the guests are dancing in the ballroom, 1885 (engraving)
5616375 Illustration depicting a formal celebration, where the guests are dancing in the ballroom, 1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Lady playing the piano in a parlour to guests. Another lady says, She's very talented
FLO4691327 Lady playing the piano in a parlour to guests. Another lady says, She's very talented. She thinks, Now we have to swallow a concerto

Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850
3478681 Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting blind guests arriving at St. Phillips Institute for afternoon tea)

Victorian Christmas card, Christmas Dinner
3849904 Victorian Christmas card, Christmas Dinner'; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

The Hotel Stuart, Richmond Hill, Surrey - offering its guests magnificent views down to the River Thames. Date: 1930

The Russian Mountains, Les Montagnes Russes, Paris, 1812
Fashionable couple at the Russian Mountains rollercoaster, Les Montagnes Russes a Belleville, built in 1812. (The first switchback, Year VII, 1799). Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Representatives of the four Lancashire Football League champions are entertained at a dinner held at County Hall, Preston. Tommy Smith, Captain of Liverpool chats to Bob Lord, Chairman of Burnley FC

Tim Jefferies arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Des O Connor and guest arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Janet Street Porter dressed as Wonder Woman arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Nanette Newman and Bryan Forbes arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Paul Gambaccini arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Kiki Dee arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Richard Curtis and Emma Freud arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Charlie Watts and guest arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

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"Captivating Guests: From Medieval Tales to Modern Soirees" Step into the enchanting world of guests, where stories unfold and memories are made. Just like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, these guests embark on extraordinary adventures that transcend time. Imagine a picturesque scene at Bigbury-on-Sea - The Burgh Island Hotel Tractor, as guests arrive in style for a weekend getaway. With Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner as their inspiration, they embrace the thrill of exploration and relaxation. In regal splendor, His Majesty hosts The Banquet of a lifetime. A group gathers at Trinity College Beagles Ball in London's Hyde Park Hotel in 1956; Miss Jennifer Bott, Mr Robert Philipson-Stowe, Miss Dillys Le Fleming, Mr. A. W. Wiggin, Miss Belinda Stobart and Mr R. D. , all dressed to impress. Lenny Henry and Dawn French bring laughter to the stage as Michael Jackson and Bubbles during a lively performance. Their comedic genius reminds us that even famous they are let loose and have fun. Transport yourself to an aristocratic French home where Dinner is served with elegance and grace. Barbara Windsor dazzles alongside her boyfriend Scott Harvey dressed as Pearly Queen and King – proving that love knows no bounds when it comes to creativity. The Height Of Fashion takes center stage in Grangetown, Middlesbrough during the 1970s. Guests flaunt their unique styles with confidence while embracing individuality amidst changing trends. Winston Churchill shares a momentous encounter with Charlie Chaplin and other notable figures in 1931 – reminding us that great minds come together through unexpected connections. Lastly, immerse yourself in Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit by Matania where festive cheer fills the air among cherished guests celebrating joyous occasions during this special season. Guests hold within them tales untold, dreams realized, and friendships forged.