Party Hats Collection

Coronation teas in Mottingham. 15 May 1937

Petworth Junior Sunday School Treat, 1st February 1961
Party at the Swan Hotel Malcolm Whittington on right, pulling cracker with Trevor Brash Photograph by George Garland West Sussex Record Office Ref No. Garland N57090

Revellers attending a New Years Eve Ball in West Bromwich. 31st December 1970

Balloons JLP01_08_202223
THURLEIGH AIRFIELD, THURLEIGH, BEDFORD. Parents and children playing with balloons at a childrens party. This photograph shows a childrens party that was organised by Laings Welfare staff

Clown JLP01_08_050764
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. A clown entertaining children at the Kids Christmas party at Mill Hill

Sitting down for tea JLP01_08_045157
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. Children seated for tea at a Christmas party. This Christmas party was held for the children of Laing staff who worked at

Families come together to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at the White Lion Pub, Arbury Road, Stockingford. 2 June 1953

Families get together at the Stockingford Liberal Club to celebrate the Queens coronation. Many of the party hats were give aways with Brooke Bond Tea. 2nd June 1953

Tv presenter Hughie Green seen here at home at Christmas time with his family. Left to right Hughie Green, wife Claire, daughter Linda and son Christopher. 27th December 1957

Children"s party at AC Wickman, Coventry. 15th January 1965

Tilly believes in doing things properly. If shes invited to a party she insists on sampling all of the food. And if her table manners aren t all they should be

Father Christmas is a must for all childrens parties at this time of year. And these youngsters certainly weren t disappointed. He was the idol of them all as he handed out pre-Christmas presents

Chimpanzees Rosie (left) and Bugsey squabble over a piece of cake which Tracy had just selected for herself. Southam Farm Zoo, Warwickshire. 25th January 1971

A pair of bull terriers seen here enjoying a couple of pints of stout at their local pub. 23rd December Markey 87 3076 watscan - - 17/07/2009

A bull terrier seen here enjoying a couple of pints of stout at his local pub. 23rd December Markey 87 3076 watscan - - 17/07/2009

A bull terrier seen here enjoying a couple of pints of stout at his local pub. 23rd December 1987 watscan - - 17/07/2009

A pair of bull terriers seen here enjoying a couple of pints of stout at their local pub. 23rd December Markey 87 3076 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Childrens party at Wickman Bennett, Coventry. 15th January 1966

This mistletoe does things for a fellow, thinks seven year old William Smith, of Smethwick, as he snatches a kiss from Susan Busby of Brookfields

Smiling couple sitting in kitchen amongst party preparations, (B&W), portrait

The Old Contemptibles childrens party. Serving the children their party food. 17 January 1936

All Saints in New Eltham, London, hold a childrens party. 1938

A typical childrens party. 10 August 1938

The Constitutional Club hold their childrens party. 1936

An excited crowd of children at the Swanscombe childrens party. 31 January 1936

Patients at Livingstone Hospital in Dartford, Kent. 1936

Small children bewildered by it all during the Coronation celebrations at Bexley Kent June 1953

Men enjoying a dinner at the Rat and Sparrow Club, Chelsfield. 1935

The Sidcup Postmens Carnival dance. 1938

Hextable party. 1934

Coronation teas on Woodside Crescent in Sidcup, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 15 May 1937

Coronation teas on Hawthorne Road in Dartford, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 15 May 1937

A childrens party in Mottingham, Kent, which is being held by the the British Legion. 1939

Childrens Christmas party at Blackfen, Kent 1937

The line - up for the Lamorbey Swimming Club presentations. 1938

New years works dance at the manufacturers, Kolster - Brandes at Foots Cray, Sidcup, Kent. 1938

Children enjoying the entertainment at the Hurst Residents Associations childrens party. 1938

Dinner at the Rat and Sparrow Club, Chelsfield, Kent. 1935

Boys being served their Christmas dinner by an officer at the Army Bands School in Orpington, Kent. 1937

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"Party Hats: A Timeless Tradition of Celebration and Joy" From the elegant Coronation teas in Mottingham on 15 May 1937 to the vibrant New Year's Eve Ball in West Bromwich on 31st December 1970, they have been a staple accessory for generations of revelers. As colorful balloons (JLP01_08_202223) filled the air and a mischievous clown (JLP01_08_050764) entertained guests with his antics, families gathered together at various occasions to celebrate momentous events. Whether it was sitting down for tea (JLP01_08_045157) during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation or coming together at the Stockingford Liberal Club to honor her reign, these festivities were incomplete without donning festive party hats. Even TV presenter Hughie Green understood the importance of embracing the spirit of celebration as he celebrated Christmas time with his family (Tv presenter Hughie Green seen here at home at Christmas time with his family). And who could forget those unforgettable children's parties at AC Wickman in Coventry on 15th January 1965? Party hats adorned little heads as they giggled and played games, creating memories that would last a lifetime. Tilly, known for her attention to detail, believed in doing things properly when it came to parties. She insisted on wearing an exquisite party hat whenever she received an invitation (Tilly believes in doing things properly. If she's invited to a party she insists). And let us not overlook Father Christmas himself. No children's party during this magical time of year is complete without him gracing the occasion with his presence (Father Christmas is a must for all children's parties at this time of year). His arrival always brought smiles and excitement as youngsters eagerly awaited their turn to receive gifts. Even our primate friends couldn't resist joining in on the fun.