Conker Collection

Conkers Close up Bedfordshire UK
BB-733 Horse Chestnut - Conkers Bedfordshire UK Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Different stages of a common horse-chestnut tree
Botany: Aesculus hippocastanum. Art work

Aesculus hippocastanum (horse-chestnut, conker tree)
Illustration of a Aesculus hippocastanum (horse-chestnut, conker tree)

Horse Chestnut - single chestnut in spiky sheath
USH-1359 Horse CHESTNUT - Single chestnut in spiky sheath Aesculus hippocastanum Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa (Castanea vesea). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4992740 Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa (Castanea vesea). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum
5855066 Horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum; (add.info.: Horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum)

Sweet chestnut tree, Fagus castanea (Common Chataignier) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James
FLO4700103 Sweet chestnut tree, Fagus castanea (Common Chataignier) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany

Europe, United Kingdom, England, conkers - horse chestnut seeds, childrens hands holding fresh conkers in Autumn (MR)

Pink blossom and fruit of the horse chestnut tree, Aesculus hippocastanum
5856739 Pink blossom and fruit of the horse chestnut tree, Aesculus hippocastanum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink blossom and fruit of the horse chestnut tree, Aesculus hippocastanum)

Panel, England, c. 1860. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, c. 1860. Horse chestnut pattern

Sweet chestnut tree, Fagus castanea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

BKS300394085B 01
022014upload, 1811, 1818, Aesculus Hippocastanum, Blossom, Books & Manuscripts, Botanical, Close Up, Conker, Flora Monacensis, Franz Schrank, German School, Hand-Colored, Horse-chestnut

Fagus Castanea, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood
1275228 Fagus Castanea, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood by Johann Daniel von Reitter, published 1803-05 (coloured engraving) by German School

Aesculus Hippocastanum, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood
1275229 Aesculus Hippocastanum, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood by Johann Daniel von Reitter, published 1803-05 (coloured engraving) by German School

Chestnuts, plate 32 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279417 Chestnuts, plate 32 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

Still life with fruit (panel)
AII85642 Still life with fruit (panel) by Ruysch, Rachel (1664-1750); 46x61 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Children playing conkers, Cambridge, 1976

Children in Hartburn, County Durham, playing conkers under a conker tree. 1971

A group of friends taking part in a game of conkers outside their house. London, September 1950

Traditional Games Conkers Lisa Allpress takes on Nicholas Dutt in a game of conkers

Threshing chestnuts trees in Greenwich Park 1857
Yearly tradition, for three weeks young youths poured into Greenwich Park, London to collect conkers. Climbing up chestnut trees, even using ladders to reach their prize

Indian Summer, 1883. Creator: Unknown
Indian Summer, 1883. From " St. Nicholas: Volume X. Part I. November 1882, to May 1883". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1883]

Aesculus Hippocastanum, 1803-1805
Aesculus Hippocastanum, from a Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood by Johann Daniel von Reitter, pub. 1803-1805 (coloured engraving)

Common horse chestnut, 1893. Botanical illustration of Aesculus Hippocastanum, the horse chestnut or conker tree, from an atlas of the plants of France

Conkers From Horse Chestnut tree UK
SPH-2948 Horse Chestnut tree - mass of conkers UK Aesculus hippocastanum Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Picture No. 10734006
Horse Chestnut - Conkering - Boys throwing sticks at conkers on tree Date:

Picture No. 10734003
Horse Chestnut - Conkering - Boys climbing tree for conkers Date:

Horse-chestnut or Conker tree ( Aesculus hippocastanum) large deciduous tree widely cultivated in temperate zones.From Amedee Masclef Atlas des Plantes de France, Paris, 1893

Horse Chestnut leaf and fruit

Young leaves on a horse chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum, tree against blue sky in spring

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Sheep grazing under a horse chestnut, or conker, tree flowering in a field. Photographed in Upton Country Park, Dorset, UK, in May

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) two nuts, threaded on strings for traditional game of conkers, Bacton, Suffolk, England, October

common horse chestnut conkers, the autumn fruiting nut of this common tree

Horse-chestnut leaf, light micrograph
Horse-chestnut leaf. Light micrograph of a section through a leaf from a horse-chestnut, or conker, tree (Aesculus hippocastanum)

Horse chestnuts
Horse chesthuts. Seeds of the Horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). The seeds may be ground and used as a type of edible flour

Conker. This is the fruit of the common horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). Its soft spiny shell has been torn away to reveal the hard interior nut

Horse-chestnut Nut, autumn
VG-970 Horse-chestnut - Nut, autumn Aesculapus hippocastanum Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Boy and young man playing conkers in the garden
A boy and a young man playing conkers in the garden. The boy holds his conker steady for the man to hit

Horse-chestnuts or conkers Aesculus hippocastanum, in autumn. Dorset
ROG-13535 Horse Chestnuts - conkers, in autumn Dorset, England Aesculus hippocastanum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Conkering Handfull of conkers Bedfordshire UK
BB-734 Horse Chestnut - Conkering - Handful of conkers Bedfordshire UK Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Horse chestnuts or conkers with rain droplets
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Horse chestnuts or conkers
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Conkers or Horse Chestnuts in Autumn
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Horse Chestnut
ROG-10507 HORSE CHESTNUTS - FALLEN Aesculus hippocastanum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Exploring the Beauty of Conkers: A Close-Up View in Bedfordshire, UK" In the picturesque region of Bedfordshire, UK, lies a hidden gem known as Conkers Close Up. Here, amidst the breathtaking landscapes and serene surroundings, one can witness the enchanting wonders of nature's masterpiece - the Aesculus hippocastanum or horse-chestnut tree. As you stroll through this idyllic setting, your eyes are drawn to a single chestnut nestled within its spiky sheath. This humble seed is commonly referred to as a conker and holds great significance for children across Europe and particularly in England. Their tiny hands eagerly collect these treasures during autumn days filled with laughter and friendly competitions. But beyond their playful allure lies a tale of resilience. The horse chestnut trees have faced challenges such as bleeding canker disease that threaten their existence. Yet they stand tall, symbolizing strength against adversity. During springtime, these majestic trees come alive with vibrant pink blossoms adorning their branches. As summer fades into fall, these delicate flowers transform into fruits that bear resemblance to medieval weaponry - an intriguing sight indeed. Delving deeper into history reveals a panel from 1860 depicting scenes from England where conkers were cherished by generations past. It serves as a reminder of our enduring connection to nature's gifts. Not far away stands another magnificent species - the sweet chestnut tree (Fagus castanea). Its wood has been celebrated throughout time for its versatility and beauty; it finds itself featured in comprehensive works on all species of wood. Similarly showcased is Aesculus hippocastanum in all its glory – highlighting its distinctive characteristics among other woods in comprehensive works dedicated solely to this remarkable tree. Lastly, we encounter plate 32 from Fantaisies decoratives engraved by Gillot featuring chestnuts themselves – an artistic homage capturing their intricate details and inviting us to marvel at nature's artistry.