National Lottery Collection

Dale Winton, TV presenter, poses for a studio photoshoot to celebrate his hosting of The National Lottery on Television. Picture taken 25th January 1996

December, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho)
IND346752 December, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho) by Camps Junyent, Gaspar (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Affaires du jour - la loterie (coloured engraving)
602592 Affaires du jour - la loterie (coloured engraving) by Pigal, Edme Jean (1798-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lottery, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451207 The Lottery, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Drawing of the Press Lottery at the offices of the Credit Foncier de France (colour litho)
2795968 Drawing of the Press Lottery at the offices of the Credit Foncier de France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Tamworth pig on Byker Farm picking the Lottery numbers

Advertising column, Paris, France, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Advertising column, Paris, France, 1951. A colonne Morris, cylindrical pavement structure used for advertising. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

French national lottery draw, German-occupied Paris, August 1941

Wonderbra model Caprice Bourret helps promotes the 2nd anniversary of the National Lottery and the upcoming superdraw at photocall in Trafalgar Square London November 1996

Money. British notes held in a womans hand

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"Unveiling the Riches: A Glimpse into the National Lottery's Colorful History" Step back in time to December 1902, as Henri Garnier & Co. Presents a vibrant calendar adorned with a captivating colour lithograph showcasing the allure of the national lottery. The image depicts "Affaires du jour - la loterie, " an enchanting coloured engraving that captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding this age-old tradition. Delving further into history, we encounter an illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated artist, offering a fascinating glimpse into how lotteries were perceived centuries ago. This depiction portrays "The Lottery, " shedding light on society's fascination with chance and fortune. Fast forward to another era, where a vividly illustrated colour lithograph showcases the Press Lottery at Credit Foncier de France's offices in Paris. This captivating artwork transports us to an era when lottery draws were eagerly awaited events filled with hope and dreams. Intriguingly, an advertising column from 1951 Paris emerges next, created by Shirley Markham. It serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained lotteries have been within French culture throughout different periods of time. However, not all moments in history were marked by joyous celebrations. Amidst German-occupied Paris in August 1941, we witness a poignant scene—a French national lottery draw taking place amidst challenging circumstances—an enduring symbol of resilience during difficult times. Shifting gears towards more contemporary times, beloved TV presenter Dale Winton graces our narrative through his hosting role on "The National Lottery. " Through studio photoshoots celebrating his involvement with this iconic showbiz institution, Winton becomes synonymous with bringing dreams to life for countless individuals across Britain. Adding an unexpected twist to our tale is Byker Farm's Tamworth pig—unconventionally picking lottery numbers.