Hobbies Collection (page 2)

The Renfrew Boat Club, with the Inchinnan Cruising Club just beyond the fence, sometimes called The Working Mans Royal Yacht Club, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Sunday 8th May 1949

Skelton Beakers Club members, Graham Appleyard (left), Ann Scott & Barry Smith, pictured outside their caravan, which is manned 24 hours a day, they have so far contacted 3650 breakers

Skate City opens in London on the South Bank on 26th August 1977. It is Britains first commercial skateboard park costing 100, 000 to develop. 14-year-old Jonathan Turnbull of London in action

Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines, steams gaily down the Great North roadk

Some young people Rock and Roll dancing at a club in Gateshead on February 15, 1980

Quorn Hunt, Leicestershire, England, UK

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Cala Domestica Bay, Buggerru, Sardinia Island, Italy

Sardinia Island - Cala Domestica Bay, Buggerru, Italy

Giethoorn canal village - Holland Netherlands

Giethoorn canals village - Holland

Vince Prior, Club Secretary, North Tees Breakers Club, which is disbanding due to lack of support, 9th March 1986

David Nicholson, CB Radio enthusiast with his rig and licence, on the day Cleveland breakers were given the all clear to freedom of the airwaves as Citizen Band Radio went legal, 2nd November 1981

Samantha Bunnell (right) and her friend Jillian Carnell, try out a CB Radio, 18th January 1983

Actor Bernard Cribbins today went fishing near Shepperton, which was a scene his new TV series called " Cribbins". Bernard didn t catch any fish but did get a one frogman. 5th August 1970

Pigeon racing season starts in Guisborough, North Yorkshire. 1973

Old and New - A Fire boat and and Viking long boat on the river Tyne on 26th July 1980

A Viking long boat making its way up the river Tyne on 26th July 1980

Police repelled a Viking invasion of Newcastle city centre on 10th December 1974. So they sailed off in their longboat to suburban Chapel House - where they met stiff resistance from seven-year-old

Viking v Anglo Saxon - An unusual way to spend your weekend but the smile on the face of the Viking warrior shows hes enjoying himself on 26th August 1973 at the Viking battle re-enactment at South

Viking Peter Towers captures a wench on a beach on 10th August 1973. but its all for the sake of history, of course. And his intentions are strictly honourable

Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April 1966

Chuffed: Mr Benjamin Stafford with his Fowler road locomotive at Beamish Museum, Durham on 4th September 1989

Traction engines and a tank having a tug of war at a Steam Rally on 10th June 1961

Three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest hall with a miniature traction engine on 13th September 1993

Mr John Bainbridge and Mr Ian Thompson with their 1923 Fowler Steam Roller on 19th June 1989

Michael Charlton from dudley, with his 1988 Burrell traction engine on 13th September 1993

Milburn Stafford with his prize-winning 1920 steam road locomotive on 4th June 1984 at the Veteran Commercial Vehicle Rally, from Stockton to South Shields

The Syde Wynder, a type of skateboard ridden by Lee Holmes (14) from Byker on 30th May 1997

Paul Robson from Sunderland skateboarding at the Oval in Washington on 5th September 1991

Skateboard crayz youngsters like young John Turner try ou the North Easts first Skateboard Bowl in Durham on 6th February 1978

Newcastle Area Skateboarders competition, held in the grounds of the West Denton High School. Malcolm Bishop of Heaton demonstrating his freestyle on 3rd December 1977

Pint-sized Ashley Kane, aged eight, from Washington shows the sort of skills which won hme the Under-13s freestyle title on 26th February 1978

Youngsters at Newcastles John Boste Youth Centre have been praised for an initiative to build a giant 600 skateboard ramp. Two youngsters take the plunge on the new ramp on 17th August 1989

The first National Skateboard Show opened at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Westminster on 13th February 1976. Mike Williams demonstrates the high jump with the skateboard

Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to the West Cumberland Farmers Trading Society on 2nd June 1972

Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972. Mr Hodson looked after her when she was owned by McAlpine, the builders

Model engineers: Eddie Chapman on his half-ton miniature steam traction engine chats with Derek Bouch on his 1912 11-ton steamroller at the vintage steam

The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of on the scrap-heap. The twelve and a half ton stream roller is to be presented by Northumberland County Council to

A view from the top of Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, the site of the annual Kenilworth Show. Spectators relax in the warm sun to watch the events taking place in the grand ring. 31st August 1970

Battle re-enactments - The Roundheads and Cavaliers battle it out at Ford Castle in Northumberland as part of the Berwick Festival 4 August 1985

The finals of the North of England Juvenile Jazz Band Championships at Brough Park Greyhound Stadium in Byker, Newcastle on 8th October 1972. Byker and St Peter Imperials do a classic turn

A gleaming red racing car ready to be wheeled out of the workshops at Aylesford High School, Warwick today for its first trials in the school playgound

Abuse of the privilege extended to young anglers to fish at Swanswell Pool in Coventry city centre has led to trouble the first week of the new season

When welder Ken Rowden wasnt doing his day job, hed devote his evenings to his hobby welding. After trying his hand at sketching

The glory of the Elizabethan age is being recreated in Warwick - in miniature. Skilled craftsmen are now at work on replicas of historic buildings for display in the model village which will soon

Jimmy Powells of Cramlington has invented a football stragegy board game called " Soccer Logic" in January 1997

Prince Charles fly fishing with Caroline Worsley at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

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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.