Socialising Collection

Manchester City players and management staff celebrate with a few drinks and cigars at the Fletchers Arms, Denton following their victory over local; rivals Manchester United in their successful

Dewars advertisement
Advertisement for Dewars White Label whiskey showing four gentlemen smartly attired in evening wear enjoying a game of cards - and a glass of Dewar s. 1934

Actor Michael Crawford holds a barbeque in the garden of his home in Wimbledon. Stars and their children come along, it is in aid of the Wimbledon Park Nursery School

Crowded dance floor at the GEC ballroom in Coventry. Circa 1935

Sloppy Joes Bar, Havana, Cuba, 1951. The world famous Sloppy Joes welcomed tourists for over four decades, and offered over 80 cocktails in addition to the bars own brand of 12 year old rum

Mrs Whighams Ascot Party
A group at a house party held by Mrs George Hay Whigham at her home at Ascot, during Ascot Week. From left, Mr, C. Moore, Miss Margaret Whigham (Mrs Whighams daughter, later the Duchess of Argyll)

Three Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) socialising under the surface, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Vulnerable species

Dali and Friends
Salvador Dali (1904-1989), the surrealist artist, is shown socialising in the evening after a days work at his summer home in Port Lligat, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees

Cave painting, artwork
Cave painting. Artwork of human figures painted on the wall of a cave, including scenes of cooking, drinking, fighting, and social interaction

Girls meet up with friends at a coffee bar in Londons West End. November 1953 D7092-002

The Proverbs, 1939. Artist: Tom Chadwick
The Proverbs, 1939. From The Studio Volume 119. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1940]

Winter fashion, 1954
Two women wearing warm, practical but stylish coats. On the left is a reversible coat of white wool and proofed black gaberdine by Ledux and on the right as snug

Leonard Rossiter actor with Joan Collins stars of the Cinzano TV commercials at Stringfellows night club

A Little Supper Party by Hal Bevan Petman
Front cover of The Bystander featuring an illustration of a flirtatious looking flapper girl, enjoying a drink and a cigarette, but, apparently, very little food

Mappin & Webb cocktail set advertisement
Advertisement for cocktail and liqueur sets by Mappin & Webb featuring two men and a woman enjoying drinks around a cocktail cabinet. Date: 1927

Mrs and Mrs Charles Sweeny at The Embassy Club
Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny (Mrs Charles Sweeny was formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll)

Rotary Club 1950S
Four gentlemen enjoy a drink and a spot of socialising at the Rotary Club Headquarters, Rotary House, Portland Place, London

Liverpool players celebrate their League Title win at the Adelphi Hotel with their wives. Players from left: Chris Lawler, Ronnie Moran, Ron Yeats, Roger Hunt, Peter Thompson. 29th September 1964

The Welcome Club at Earls Court by Tom Browne
The Welcome Club at Earls Court, a feature of London amusements in the late 19th and early 20th century, where people could dine

In a London Coffee House
Socialising in a London coffee house

Cup Day at Ascot / 1914
Socialising on Cup Day at Royal Ascot

Sally Thomsett actress stars in Man About The House dances with boyfriend. May 1985

Happy Hours in Camp G and B&M Engineers Corps and Visitors, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Happy Hours in Camp G and B&M Engineers Corps and Visitors, 1889. Small group of men and women and two deer in front of a tent. Some of the men are playing musical instruments

"The English legacy". The English Diplomatic Corps. (c1850s) Creator: Fritz von Dardel
"The English legacy". The English Diplomatic Corps. (c1850s)

Tottenham Hotpsur and England footballer Les Ferdinand with television and radio presenter girlfriend Dani Behr at the Ritz Hotel in Londons West End for an advertising companys centenary bash

Joan Collins the actress with Muck Flick at a late night disco in May 1984

Actor Lewis Collins in September 1988 with his wife at a wedding party at Langans

Girls on the dancefloor inside the nightclub Slack Alice in Manchester which belongs to footballer George Best. 4th February 1976

The Boating Party, (oil on canvas)
989926 The Boating Party, (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); 73x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boating Party. Francisco Miralles y Galup (1848-1901)

Caffe dei Servi, Milan (oil on canvas)
704129 CaffA dei Servi, Milan (oil on canvas) by Bison, Giuseppe Bernardino (1762-1844); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Six soldiers back from Burma, all from Droitwich, Worcestershire, enjoy a dinner at the Royal Exchange public house back in Droitwich

Crowd of people out for a walk in their Sunday Best at Birchfields Park in Rusholme, Manchester, 1910

The Rolling Stones pop group with 14 year old fan Christine Hart of Wigan following their show at the ABC Cinema in Wigan. 19th September 1964

Lyceum Theatre opens as a Dance Hall - the old boxes now used to watch the dancers and the band. 22nd October 1945

Actor Michael Caine gives a kiss to American actress Shirley MacLaine as he greets her at the first night of her show which opened at the London Palladium. 2nd February 1976

Rangers Civic Reception for players and their wives. Back Row left to right: Peter McCloy, Anne McCloy, Edith Mathieson, Willie Mathieson Front row: Linda Forsyth, Tom Forsyth, Anne Houston

Footballer George Best with friends at his night club Slack Alice in Manchester. 4th February 1976

The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards (left) and Brian Jones, chat with Beatle Paul McCartney, in the early hours (7th July) at the Dorchester Hotel London

Keith Moon with Annette Lax at Laval Club 1978

Noel Gallagher and Keith Allen October 1998 share a drink at Jinty McGintys bar in Glasgow with Daily Record features writer John Dingwall

Joan Collins, actress, March 1984

Actress Patsy Kensit in the Limelight Club. April 1987

American actor Jack Lemmon drinking a glass of wine during a during a press reception at the Dorchester hotel in London. July 1956

Film Bedazzled 1967 Raquel Welch Dudley Moore and Peter Cook standing outside pub. 5th June 1967

Raquel Welch dancing with Tony Hadley at Hippodrome London in Ocotber 1984

Marilyn Monroe drinking a cup of tea as she sits with Laurence Olivier smoking a cigarette cirac 1956

Joy Miller, wife British singer and actor Gary Miller seen here drinking tea in cafe during a visit to Paris with friends. 30th September 1961

British singer and actor Gary Miller with a woman at Helliwells new year party. 31st December 1959

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"Unveiling the Art of Socialising: From Dewars to Dominica, a Journey through Time" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we explore the art of socialising. From the depths of the ocean where three majestic sperm whales gracefully socialise under the surface in Dominica, to the glamorous world of Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins starring in Cinzano TV commercials, this is an ode to human connection. Step into Tom Chadwick's masterpiece "The Proverbs, " painted in 1939, which beautifully captures the essence of communal wisdom passed down through generations. Travel back to Havana's vibrant streets in 1951 and experience Sloppy Joes Bar - a hub for laughter and camaraderie that transcends borders. Join Mrs Whigham's Ascot Party as elegance meets conviviality at its finest. Witness actor Michael Crawford hosting a delightful barbecue amidst his Wimbledon garden, bringing friends together with sizzling food and infectious laughter. Delve into history itself with ancient cave paintings depicting our ancestors' desire for companionship and shared experiences. Transport yourself to winter fashion trends from 1954, where style becomes an invitation for connections forged over warm coats and cozy scarves. Feel the electric atmosphere as Liverpool players celebrate their League Title win alongside their devoted wives at Adelphi Hotel. And let us not forget Manchester City players and management staff raising glasses in jubilation after achieving greatness on the field. Finally, lose yourself on a crowded dance floor at GEC ballroom in Coventry circa 1935; bodies swaying rhythmically as music unites souls from all walks of life. In this ever-changing world, one thing remains constant - our innate need for social interaction. So let us cherish these moments that bring us closer together because it is within these connections that memories are made and friendships flourish.