Badminton Collection

The Queen with a Land-Rover at Badminton Horse Trials
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family stand by a Land-Rover, with their host, the Duke of Beautfort, at the Badminton Three-day Horse Trials. Date: 1956

Battledore & shuttlecock by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two little girls play battledore and shuttlecock, or badminton on a fine summers day

Queen Elizabeth II at the Badminton horse trials, 1959
The Queen on horseback at the Badminton horse trials, 1959. 1959

Badminton Players 1800
Undated picture showing people playing badminton in the late 1800. / AFP PHOTO

The Village, Badminton, Gloucestershire
The Village, Badminton, near Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England. Date: 1900s

No D1033 Western Trooper - Western Class Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive
Class 52 locomotive. Seen here passing Badminton Station with the 11.15am Paddington to Cardiff train, 13th May 1976

No 3295 Bessborough
4-4-0 Badminton class locomotive. Built 1898

No 3300 Hotspur
4-4-0 Badminton class locomotive

Badminton match. Illustration by Pierre Martinet
" Badminton match. Illustration by Pierre Martinet of the series " Le go� Paris". Etching. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)."

Queen Elizabeth at Badminton, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II shares a joke with her uncle the Duke of Gloucester at Badminton where the royal family were watching the Olympic horse trials

Mr Alfred Edward Thomas Watson, The Badminton, 14 January 1897, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611628 Mr Alfred Edward Thomas Watson, The Badminton, 14 January 1897, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Badminton Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1903
A view of Badminton station in Gloucestershire, c.1903, not long after opening to traffic in July. The station closed in June 1968 and the station building remains derelict

Portrait Dionys Eliasz van Nijmegen Portrait
Portrait of Dionys Eliasz van Nijmegen Portrait of Dionys Eliasz van Nijmegen, Portrait of Dionys Eliasz van Nijmegen (1779-1852), the grandson of the painter

A Badminton tournament at the Crystal Palace (b/w photo)
8648480 A Badminton tournament at the Crystal Palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Badminton tournament at the Crystal Palace)

Fancy dress costume of the game of badminton, with dress of racquets, shuttlecocks and feathers
FLO4564970 Fancy dress costume of the game of badminton, with dress of racquets, shuttlecocks and feathers. Handcoloured lithograph after a design by Leon Sault from " L'Art du

Teacher and student playing badminton
6266158 Teacher and student playing badminton; (add.info.: Teacher and student playing badminton. After an 18th century work.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Girl demonstrating badminton shots (b/w photo)
8635859 Girl demonstrating badminton shots (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl demonstrating badminton shots)

Badminton. Wonderful in flimsy dresses play a game of badminton in a garden
FLO4677779 Badminton. Wonderful in flimsy dresses play a game of badminton in a garden. Several have their hair in the fashionable short cut known as the martyr or victim

Trade card for C Goodall & Son, London, 1877 (chromolitho)
8677469 Trade card for C Goodall & Son, London, 1877 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for C Goodall & Son, London)

Badminton Championships at the Crystal Paalce, London (b/w photo)
8664072 Badminton Championships at the Crystal Paalce, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badminton Championships at the Crystal Paalce)

Women playing badminton
5616558 Women playing badminton; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women playing badminton. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1867); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Children playing badminton (chromolitho)
8677298 Children playing badminton (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing badminton)

Le parapluie de Grand Pere : deux fillettes avec deguisement et poupee sous un enorme parapluie
COI4130834 Le parapluie de Grand Pere : deux fillettes avec deguisement et poupee sous un enorme parapluie. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

A ladies' match, Ealing v Surbiton (b/w photo)
8648474 A ladies' match, Ealing v Surbiton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A ladies' match, Ealing v Surbiton)

France: Woman posing with a badminton racket, left hand with six fingers, 1900
LUX4765652 France: Woman posing with a badminton racket, left hand with six fingers, 1900; (add.info.: France: Woman posing with a badminton racket, left hand with six fingers)

Formula 1 1979: 1979 F1
JANUARY 01: Clay Regazzoni during the 1979 F1 on Monday January 01, 1979. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Two boys play badminton, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Two boys play badminton, 1700-1800

Book cover design, man with bicycle and badminton players, 1880-1928. Creator: Johann Georg van Caspel
Book cover design, man with bicycle and badminton players, 1880-1928. Cyclist, two women playing badminton, anglers. Floral decoration

The Discovery (recto), Two Sketches of Standing Male Figures (verso), 1767/69. Creator: Henry Fuseli
The Discovery (recto), Two Sketches of Standing Male Figures (verso), 1767/69

Recreation Grounds at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of people relaxing with cups of tea at the Larkstone Recreation Grounds at Ilfracombe in Devon, September 1934

Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family, ca. 1770-75. Creator: William Williams
Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family, ca. 1770-75

Cottage, Badminton, Gloucester, England

Thatched cottage, Badminton, Gloucester, England

Badminton Sport Art 1
Justyna Jaszke

Badminton Sport Art 2
Justyna Jaszke

Badminton Sport Art 3
Justyna Jaszke

R: Snowshoe, 1890 (illustration)
7309334 R: Snowshoe, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Q Rs T: Skittles, Racket, Syllabary, Knitting, 1890 (illustration)
7309332 Q Rs T: Skittles, Racket, Syllabary, Knitting, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Letter V: "Shuttlecock", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving)
DUV4213808 Letter V: " Shuttlecock", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving) by Quenioux, Gaston (1864-1951); (add.info.: Letter V: " Steering wheel)

Letters V, W and X: "Shuttlecock;Wagon;Sherry", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits
DUV4213807 Letters V, W and X: " Shuttlecock; Wagon; Sherry", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving) by Quenioux, Gaston (1864-1951); (add.info.: Letters V)

Little girl playing with her doll, 19th century (epinal print)
ELD4837380 Little girl playing with her doll, 19th century (epinal print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Dan Lin V Peter Hoeeg Gade China V Denmark Mens Singles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Emms, Robertson, Lee & Lee Great Britain V Korea Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Peter Hoeeg Gade Denmark Mens Singles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Hyojung Lee & Yongdae Lee Korea Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Jun Zhang & Umpire
Jun Zhang and Umpire Olympic Badminton Badminton Final Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Preparing To Serve Olympic Badminton Badminton Final Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Gail Emms & Nathan Robertson And Umpire
Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson And Umpire Olympic Badminton Badminton Final Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

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"Badminton: A Royal Affair and a Sport Through Time" Step into the world of badminton, where tradition meets athleticism. From Queen Elizabeth II gracing the Badminton Horse Trials in her Land-Rover to vintage illustrations capturing the essence of this beloved sport, there is much to explore. In 1959, Queen Elizabeth II made her presence felt at the prestigious Badminton horse trials. Her regal charm combined with the thrill of equestrian excellence created an unforgettable spectacle. But badminton isn't just about horses; it's also about skillful racket play. Susan Beatrice Pearse immortalized this game's origins with her depiction of "Battledore & shuttlecock, " reminding us that even centuries ago, people were captivated by its grace and precision. Travel back in time to witness how badminton players from 1800 embraced this exhilarating sport. Their dedication paved the way for modern athletes who continue to push boundaries on courts worldwide today. As we delve further into history, we encounter iconic locomotives like No D1033 Western Trooper and No 3295 Bessborough passing through Badminton Station in Gloucestershire. These snapshots remind us that badminton has not only captured hearts but also connected communities throughout time. Even Vanity Fair recognized badminton's significance when they featured Mr Alfred Edward Thomas Watson's caricature titled "The Badminton. " This colorful lithograph showcased both humor and admiration for those involved in this captivating pastime. Pierre Martinet's illustration takes us right onto the court as two opponents engage in a fierce badminton match. The intensity on their faces speaks volumes about their passion for this thrilling sport that demands agility, strategy, and lightning-fast reflexes. Artistic interpretations have always celebrated sports' beauty, including Dionys Eliasz van Nijemegen Portrait capturing a player mid-action during a badminton game.