Games Collection (page 8)

Playtime JLP01_08_007740
Maryport Primary School, Maryport, Allerdale, Cumbria. Schoolchildren playing during breaktime at Maryport Primary School, September 1952

Hay bale tossing JLP01_09_771215
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A child taking part in a hay bale tossing contest during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground

Hay bale tossing JLP01_09_771210
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man attempting the Hay Toss at the annual Gala Day, held at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree

Parachute game JLP01_11_54034_09
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A group of children playing under a rainbow play parachute during the Kids Count family fun day at the Laing Sports Club

Conga anyone JLP01_09_842213
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. Young children doing the conga during a childrens Christmas party held in the canteen of Laings Mill Hill offices

Party JP01_09_832968
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. An audience of children participating during the entertainment at the Laing childrens Christmas party at Mill Hill

Students are enjoying childhood in their leisure time, Manikganj, Bangladesh

UK, England, London, Hackney Wick, River Lee Navigation and London 2012 Olympic Stadium

UK, England, London, St. Pancras International Station

HMS Ocean Moored in London for Olympic Games
HMS Ocean is pictured moored on the River Thames in London during the Olympic Games. After the training exercises earlier in the year

Find the Fault card No. 17 -- woman and mirror. circa 1930s

Between games
Giuseppe DAmico

3x4 Aspectratio Indigo35
Elena Ristova

men's game
Pavol Stranak

Gamer Splash Neutral
Aminah Eleonora

Chess black and gold2
Sarah Manovski

Chess black and white
Sarah Manovski

Chess black and gold 1
Sarah Manovski

Billiards
Alexander Trifonov

Black Horse
Alexander Trifonov

Children playing skittles nine pins

Deck games on board a transatlantic liner

Deck games on board a trans-Atlantic liner, early 1900s

Highland dancing

Children playing in China in the early 1900s

Beginning of World War Two, where sailors are relaxing in a destroyer escorting a Convoy. Date: 1939

Highland dancing at a Highland Games, Scotland Date: 19th century

Highland Dancing at a Highland Games Victorian period Date: 19th century

Klondyke Whist scorecard, black cat wearing wireless radio headphones

Interior of the Casino at Enghien-les-Bains, France
Enghien-les-Bains, a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France - The Salle des Jeux (Games Room) at the Casino. Enghien-les-Bains is famous as a spa resort and a well-to-do suburb of Paris

A large group of young boys at a military school - Lacrosse
A large group of young boys at a military school (?), posing in their sports kit with lacrosse sticks. Date: circa 1910s

Recruitment poster, Commando Medical Service, WW2
Recruitment poster, Commando Medical Service, February 1945, Second World War Date: 1945

Medieval games in the Tilt Yard
The Tilt Yard, Combat a L'Outrance - medieval games

Sports for the New Year in the Sixteenth Century Date: 1854

Sports for the New Year in the Nineteenth Century Date: 1854

Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak game. Martial art. Traditional game in which woll balls are used on leather straps. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

In An Alehouse
This painting shows an jolly scene of people inside a tavern, or alehouse, drinking and playing games. Date: circa 1610-1668

White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Majestic - jigsaw puzzles. Six complete, one with two pieces missing, boxed, plus a framed jigsaw puzzle. Date: 20th century

P & O Lines - miscellaneous items
P & O Lines - miscellaneous plated ware, 3d items and shipboard souvenirs. Date: 20th century

Letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS Carpathia
Handwritten letter written on board RMS Carpathia dated 15 August 1912 with original Cunard envelope. Dear Papa and boys... we were delayed by boarding a large cargoe (sic) of spaghetti

Silhouette of the sale of Christmas Toys
The cut-out silhouette shows the sale of Christmas toys in London. The artist depicts the sale of traditional Victorian toys being bought by upper class people. Date: 1990

Wartime House Party, Cliveden, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Photographs of Cliveden House, and Viscount and Viscountess Astor with child evacuees, with cine camera and playing games. Date: 1939

Advert for Pentetote, a tabletop game with a spinning wheel, themed around racing. Date: 1933

Water Polo By Night
A nocturnal women's water polo match at the Stadio del Littoria in Rome, attended by Benito Mussolini. Date: 1931

Polo at Roehampton
A polo match at the Roehampton Club between the Royal Air Force and the Chinchillas. Date: 1931

Wimbledon Exertions
Scenes from the 1931 Wimbledon Tennis Championship. Pictured are Fred Perry (1909-1995), Ian Glen Collins (1903-1975), Helene Nicolopoulos, George Patrick Pat Hughes (1902-1997), I

The Draughts Players by Joseph Clark - rustic cottage interior with family playing board game

Cover design, Games Story Book, Treasure Hunt & Ludo

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"The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI: Exploring the World of Games" Step into a world where sports transcend boundaries and imagination knows no limits. From the early jigsaw puzzle showcasing the regal Kings & Queens of England to the thrilling Pub Darts Match, they have always captivated our hearts and minds. Witness the adrenaline-fueled excitement as cyclists race through challenging terrains in the exhilarating Games-Cycling-BMX-Race. Relive history as Harold Abrahams triumphs in the legendary 100m sprint at the 1924 Olympics, etching his name forever in sporting glory. Feel your heart skip a beat with every card flip, for you might just become the King of Hearts in an intense game night. Marvel at Jesse Owens' awe-inspiring leap during Berlin Olympic Games' Long Jump event, defying all odds and inspiring generations to come. Transport yourself back to post-war London's grandeur with OLYMPICS / 1948 / 10, 000 METERS - witness athletes pushing their limits amidst a backdrop of resilience and unity. Unleash your strategic prowess with Mahjong, an ancient game that has stood the test of time and continues to enthrall players worldwide. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you watch a carefree girl swinging joyfully on her swing amidst sunlit landscapes from 1922. Adorned in Ancient Roman costumes, discover how these timeless they have transcended centuries while still captivating our imaginations today. Experience Wembley Stadium's iconic atmosphere from its golden era in the 1950s – witness unforgettable moments that shaped football history unfold before your eyes and can not merely entertainment; they are gateways to adventure, camaraderie, and boundless possibilities. So let us embrace this enchanting realm where dreams take flight and memories are made – for within each game lies a story waiting to be told.