Hobbies Collection (page 9)

Fishing Industry fisherman wearing yellow overalls April 1989 emptying basket of fish into crates dock workers dispute

Fiona Armstrong ITN TV Presenter and News reader holding a fish May 1991

Falls of Lora Connell Bridge Scotland circa 1985

A fisherman baits his line in the shadow of thecastlweat Kouneskelly circa 1950

Two young boys fishing as they stand on the end of a jetty, England 1963

On the river beneath one of the arches of the old Richmond Bridge Surrey Circa 1960 © Mirrorpix

Holidaymakeres fish in the River Thames at Hampton Circa 1940 A©Mirrorpix
Holidaymakeres fish in the River Thames at Hampton Circa 1940 © Mirrorpix

Jeremy Paxman tv presenter of Newsnight and journalist with his fishing gear on riverbank

Two traditional Thames barge seen here in the Lower Thames estuary. circa 1935 © Mirrorpix

Swimming Underwater baby Tracey four months old with father Steve Appleby

North Berwick beach 1987 girl fishing with net on stick

DJ Chris Tarrant fishing 1994

A game of snooker under a stained glass window in St Helens Church Worcester gives troops a break during WW2. The church is a YMCA canteen & centre for the troops 1944

Roger Daltrey lead singer of The Who fishing with Alan Pearson world record holder

Walter Sherratt, aged 67, is posing as a garden gnome in his garden at Biddulph, near Stoke-on-Trent. He loves to make people love: with performing impish jigs, cartwheels, handstand

Charlie Backhouse who lives on an island just off the coast of Ireland seen here enjoying a quiet hours fishing from his doorstep circa 1940

Steven Reynolds top angler and athlete fishing in the river Tyne February 1991

Stanley Robinson fisherman wearing yellow overalls holding large fish April 1989 dock workers dispute

Anglers Airdrie Joe McLaughlin Alan Duncan Robert Makenson expelled anglers from Hillend Angling Club crouch near water with newspapers and fish suppers

Fiona Armstrong ITN Newsreader circa 1993

Two young boys sitting on the side of a bridge as they try fishing in their local river using a long stick circa 1950s

Bruno Brookes Disc Jockey practices his fly fishing in one of the ponds near his home in Hampstead, North London August 1987

Suez Crisis 1956 Albert Palmer of Birmingham, a Gunner from a Parachute Artillery Unit, finds time for some fishing during the interational crisis

Jeremy Paxman TV Presenter of Newsnight freshwater fishing April 1996

Chris Tarrant Capital Radio Disc Jockey and TV Presenter fishing at Lakedown Fishery May 1995 © Mirrorpix

fisherman tends to his nets in Greece - fishing boat mountains river circa 1960

Bernard Matthews food giant outside his japanese style home in Norfolk A©Mirrorpix
Bernard Matthews food giant outside his japanese style home in Norfolk © Mirrorpix

Hunter wearing pigeon decoy Circa 1963

Mr. Wilf Donnelly of the Theatre Organ Club seated at the organ of the Odeon, Gateshead in July 1973. Mr. Donnelly can give you facts

Morris dancers from Coventry giving a display on the green outside Kenilworth Castle. 7th June 1960

mr. Robbie Ions at the keyboar of the Worlitzer organ in the West Cornforth Club in June 1973. 28/06/73

Mr. Len Carr with his giant leeks which he keeps fresh in the bath in October 1980

What a giant prize leek starts off like in November 1996

Sandra Hewison is a founder member of the Boldon Colliery Ladies Leek Club in June 1979

Mel Daglish in South Moor whos championship leeks have been slashed in his allotment in August 1998

Judges Eddy Moffatt and Joe Blakey looking and measuring the gigantic prize winning leeks in September 1997

A gardener working with his prize leeks on his allotment in August 1996

Les Waugh and his gian champion leeks in September 1994

Craig Smith and Gail Smith measure the size of a leek, watched by Joanne Kindley and Amanda Bell with teacher John Strachan in August 1984

Ernie Lightfoot chairman of the National Pot Leek Society with his prize leeks in October 1996

These gigantic leeks were two of the exhibits judge Fred Palmer had to examine at the Evening Chronicle Fower and Vegetable and Leek Show in September 1974

Some well cared for allotments on Rectory Road in Gateshead in July 1995

The Leek Show at Beamish Museum and judge Dennis Ash inspect one of the entries in September 1996

William Marley is a prize leek grower at 12 year ols and gets a kiss from his mum, Mary, and sister Margaret because he won the £ 100 top prize

A typical scene from a North East Library in October 1993

Flanked by the stone walls of Langley Castle near Haydon Bridge, the meet of the haydon Foxhounds presented a typical English winter scene in December 1953

Sylvia Armstrong, aged 18, of Great Lumley, holds the horse for David Mould before he takes part in jousting practices of Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street. in May 1972

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

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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.