Fives Collection

Boxing - Fives Court with Randall & Turner sparring
The interior of Fives Court in Little St. Martins Lane, a popular venue for the Fancy in the heyday of the prize ring, showing Jack Randall and Ned Turner sparring

A Game of Eton Fives, 1911
Two photographs showing a game of fives, played in one of the courts at Eton College, 1911

Boxing / Randall V Turner
Jack Randall sparring with Turner in the Fives Court

Inner court, Fleet Prison, London, 1808-1811. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Inner court, Fleet Prison, London, 1808-1811. Prisoners playing fives and skittles, and socialising. Fleet Prison was a prison for debt and contempt of court

Bomb damage and repair of railway - Fives junction, Belgium
Bomb damage and repair of railway lines, at Fives junction, Belgium. Date: circa 1917

Fives, played at the Tennis Court, Leicester Fields (engraving)
611048 Fives, played at the Tennis Court, Leicester Fields (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fives, played at the Tennis Court)

The game of fives (litho)
6013754 The game of fives (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The game of fives. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

A game of fives (b / w photo)
3636045 A game of fives (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of fives)

BOXING, 1821
A fight in the Fives Court, London Date: 1821

Boys playing in a fives court, Strand School, London, 1914
Boys playing in a fives court, Strand School, Brixton Hill, London, 1914. Fives is a game similar to court-tennis. The game consists primarily of a hard ball being hit against a wall with the hand

A Visit to the Fives Court, 1822. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
A Visit to the Fives Court, 1822. Scene showing a prizefight in progress at a venue in St Martins Street, Westminster, London

Fives Court. Newport, Middlesbrough 1970s Date: 1970s

Mill Hill School, view from the Quad
A view of Mill Hill School, an independent public school in north west London, founded in 1807. On the left are parts of the McClure music school, the Murray scriptorium

Inner court, Fleet Prison, London. Prisoners playing Fives and Skittles, and socialising. Prison for debt and contempt of court

Eton, the Old Fives Court, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain
Eton, the Old Fives Court, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

FIVES contamination detection system. The Fluorescence Interaction Video Exposure System (FIVES) is designed to detect contamination of environmental workers by using fluorescent dye as a tracer

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"Fives: A Game of Skill, Strength, and Resilience" In the world of sports and recreation, it has left an indelible mark throughout history. From the intense sparring sessions in a boxing ring to the elegant game of Eton Fives played in 1911, this captivating sport has captivated enthusiasts for centuries. The clash between two formidable opponents, Randall & Turner, inside a fives court showcases the raw power and determination that defines boxing. With every punch thrown and dodge executed, these athletes epitomize the spirit of competition. Meanwhile, across borders in Belgium during times of turmoil caused by bomb damage and railway repairs at Fives junctions demonstrate how even amidst chaos, fives remains resilient. The very essence of this game lies within its ability to adapt and endure through challenging circumstances. Delving into history reveals intriguing glimpses into society's pastimes. The inner court at Fleet Prison in London from 1808-1811 provides insight into how fives was enjoyed by individuals seeking solace or camaraderie within prison walls. Similarly, an engraving depicting fives being played at Leicester Fields' Tennis Court transports us back to a time when leisure activities were cherished moments amid bustling city life. Artistic renditions such as "The Game of Fives" lithograph or Isaac Robert Cruikshank's depiction titled "A Visit to the Fives Court" immortalize this beloved sport on canvas. These images capture not only physical prowess but also evoke emotions associated with triumphs and defeats experienced on those hallowed courts. Focusing on more recent times brings us closer to home with boys playing in a Strand School's fives court in London circa 1914 or Newport's Middlesbrough court during the vibrant 1970s. These snapshots remind us that fives transcends generations; it is a timeless pursuit that unites people across different eras.