Hobbies Collection (page 10)

Some of the people taking part in a jousting competition at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street in May 1972

John Mordan tried being a Knight for a day at Langley Castle, but found it hard to take an aggressive stance wearing 30 lbs. of steel armour in June 1972

Some of the Knights taking part in a jousting competition at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street in May 1972

Two Knights clash at a jousting tournament in July 1984

The Tyneside based Master At Arms Society were giving a display entitled " Duelling Through the Ages" at Whitley Bay summer show in August 1976

Knights jousting at Alnwick Castle in August 1985

Knights on horseback clash at a jousting tournament in June 1984

Max Diamond and Frank Hayden of the British Jousting Society in Sunderland for the Wearmouth 1300 Festival in May 1973

Knaves in jerkins and steel helmets battle with quarter staffs during the jousting at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street in May 1972

The Nottingham Jousting Association members in combat at the Cramlington Show in June 1984

Ther is such a thing as a flying pig in May 1993

The second annual kite festivel on the links in Whitley Bay gets underway, with people from all over the United Kingdom flying their kites

From top to bottom Tommy Thompson, Ann Armstrong, Sharon Simmons and Tommys sister Nichola are holding a jumble sale on Elswick Road

Tyneside youngsters were flying their kites when the Childrens Warehouse kite festival was held on the Town Moor, Newcastle in August 1987

Tony Nesbit, 10, from Sunderland getting expert help from kite master Mr. Takeshi Nishibayashi in July 1988

Kites at Washingtons Northern Area Playing fields for the annual festival in June 1995

High flyer Malcolm goodman recksons hes a record-breaker at pulling a few strings. The 33 year old Cleveland audio-visual engineer has managed to get 16 kites off the ground so far in November 1976

These boots were made for walking for the right price at this local jumble sale in May 1979

Bill Calvert and Ian Ericson of The Eagle Of The North Historical Group at a weekly training session in February 1977

A participant in the annual kite festival at Washington in July 1996

Kites at Washingtons Northern Area Playing fields for the annual festival in June 1995

People trying to find a bargain at this antiques fair at Gateshead Leisure Centre in April 1994

A participant in the annual kite festival at Washington in June 1995

Kite master Mr. Takeshi Nishibayashi (right) with one of his creations in July 1988

Knights jousting at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street in May 1972

French airborn artist Michael Gressier will use the skies above Washington as his canvas when he flys his new creation in the towns Festival of the Air in August 1987

John Mordan tried being a Knight for a day at Langley Castle, but found it hard to take an aggressive stance wearing 30 lbs. of steel armour in June 1972

These four knights are limbering up for the medieval games at Lumley Castle, near Chester-le-Street in May 1972

Members of the Nottingham Jousting Association at the Cramlington Show in June 1984

A participant in the annual kite festival at Washington in July 1996

The RAF gave Michael Browely a special sixteenth birthday present - his first solo flight in a glider in August 1971. For about 10 minutes Michael piloted the glider above RAF Ouston, Northumberland

Models of Viking longships are burnt on the beach at Cullercoats Bay in July 1980

A Viking longboat on the river Tyne for the Newcastle Regatta in July 1980

Swiss glider pilot Karl Sheuber came to Northumbria Gliding Club and put on an impressive display, in August 1972, in a new type of glider the Pilatus B4 which is made entirely of metal

A hang glider flying over the Cleveland countryside in March 1975

A hang glider takes to the air in November 1982

Gliders at Northumbria Gliding Club grounded on the air field in February 1995

NCB apprentices are reaching for the sky and pioneering a new course arranged by the Coal Industry Social and Welfare Organisation by learning the basic of gliding in July 1974

These hang gliders have a long hard trek back up the hill to start again in March 1975

The ladies from the Womens Institute wait for their turn to take to the skies in a glider in July 1983 and lead the WI movement into a new era of adventure

Six engineers from the British Gas Research Corporation built this hang glider from plans for £ 50 in January 1974

Helping hands get Gordon Smith ready to take to the air in his Hang Glider in April 1978

Paul Quinn and John Dixon of the Northumbria Hang Gliding Club during a practice session on Newcastles Town Moor in September 1980

Cramlington Gliding Club members hauling into position their new machine. It is the gift of Mr. W. L. Runciman in March 1938

An aerial picture of a glider from the Northumbria Gliding Club in February 1995

Hang gliding with North Yorks Sail Wing Club in March 1975. Instructor Dick Christon takes to the air like a bird

Nine year old Marion Scott in a 1923 Brownie uniform whcih cost £9. 6d
Nine year old Marion Scott in a 1923 Brownie uniform whcih cost £ 9. 6d. for the dress and 8d. for the tie

The highest distinction in the Guiding movement, the Queens Guide Award has gone to two Tyneside girls. Christine Thompson 14, of Benton and Jane Wood

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"Hobbies: A World of Passion and Creativity" From the intense teamwork of the Crew Team Rowing to the whimsical illustrations like "A Decided Catch" by William Heath Robinson and "Little Miss Natty Fingers" by Muriel Dawson, they have always been a gateway to self-expression. In Picture No. 10854169, we witness a dedicated enthusiast meticulously cleaning their beloved possession after a long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire in 1925. It's fascinating how they are take us on incredible journeys both physically and mentally. Even royalty indulges in their passions as Queen Elizabeth II is captured gracefully riding her horse at Sandringham. Hobbies know no boundaries or social status; they are an escape into our personal realms of joy. The thrill-seeking hang glider soaring above a picturesque rural landscape reminds us that they are push our limits and offer breathtaking experiences beyond imagination. For some, it's all about craftsmanship as seen when someone brings their steam engine named Hielan Laddie all the way from Aberdeen. The dedication put into such projects showcases the passion that fuels these endeavors. Kendo martial arts fighter holding his sword with unwavering focus demonstrates how they are also be avenues for discipline and self-improvement. The artistry behind each move is awe-inspiring. Hobbies even find their place amidst grand events like Coronation 1953 where the royal box at Ascot witnessed moments of celebration intertwined with shared interests among enthusiasts. In publications like The Scout magazine's Special Hobbies and Model-Making Number, we discover communities built around common interests - connecting people through shared passions across borders. Lastly, oiling a model railway exemplifies how attention to detail becomes an integral part of pursuing one's hobby. Each tiny component holds significance within this miniature world created out of love for trains. Hobbies encompass more than just pastimes; they embody our dreams, aspirations, and the essence of who we are.