Match Collection (page 2)

Leyton Cricket Ground
Essex host 1902 champions Yorkshire in a County Championship cricket match at the Leyton Ground, East London. Essex are in the field, with Denton and Wilkinson batting for Yorkshire

Bryant and May Match Factory
Girls feeding a machine at the Bryant & May match factory, in Bow, East London, at the time a tax on matches was being discussed in the budget. Date: 1916

Blackheath versus London Scottish Rugby match
A rugby match between Blackheath and London Scottish rugby clubs. The picture shows Harry Coverdale of Blackheath being collared at the end of a great run

Bryant & May Matchworks
Bryant & Mays match factory, Fairfield Works. Date: 1878

Aerial View of Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1921
Aerial photograph of Lords Cricket Ground during the second Test Match between England and Australia, 11th June 1921. On this day 30, 000 spectators crammed into Lord s

Blackburn Olympic vs. Old Etonians F. A. Cup Final, 1883
Engraving showing a number of scenes from the F.A. Cup Final of 1883, played between Blackburn Olympic and the Old Etonians at Kennington Oval, London. The match was won by Blackburn 2-1

Barrel Girl
Bottoms up! A little girl accidentally reveals the fact that her knickers match her dress as she leans over a water butt!

A cricket match in progress at Lords cricket ground, London, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Old Japanese Matchbox label of a cat playing with a lion made in Japan for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s

Pishiobury Approved School, Hertfordshire
Aerial view of the Approved School at Pishiobury, near Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. A cricket match is taking place. Date: circa 1940s

Frank Sugg cricket bats advert, 1906 Date: 1906

1909 FA Cup Final: Manchester United beats Bristol City 1-0
The Football Association Cup Final at the Crystal Palace, where Manchester United beat Bristol City by one goal to nil. Players including A. Turnbull, C. Roberts, W

The FA Cup Final 1930
Photographs from the Football Association Challenge Cup Final of 1930 between Arsenal and Huddersfield. The two distinguished guests during the game were King George V

Score-board at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 1901
Photograph of the Sydney Cricket Ground Score-board during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia, 8th January 1901

Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, 1953
Photograph showing the two English batsman, Denis Compton and Bill Edrich, leaving the pitch at the Oval Cricket Ground, London, 19th August 1953

Dixie Dean, Everton Captain, with the F. A. Cup, 1933
Photograph of the Everton Captain and centre-forward, Dixie Dean (1907-1980), running around Wembley Stadium after the F.A. Cup Final of 1933

W. G. Grace batting at Gravesend, 1913
Photograph of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915) batting in the Gravesend vs. Eltham cricket match, held at Gravesend cricket ground, 1913

Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
5667210 Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.6 x 112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Cardiff Arms Park, with new North Stand (right), Circa 1935

Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match played at Highfield Road and ended in a 0-0 draw. Coventrys Mick Ferguson heads the ball towards the Notts Forest Goalkeeper Peter Shilton

England vs. Scotland rugby 1894
England v Scotland Rugby International, Edinburgh, 1894 Date: 1894

A womens war workers football match in London, 1917
The team of munitions night workers taking the field for a football match against the day shift women, in the London district. Date: 1917

Tatler front cover / Prince Philip, July 1962
Prince Philip playing polo for Windsor Park against Silver Leys, photographed for the front cover of The Tatler in 1962. A well-known and skilful polo player

SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Kevin Keegan of England is tackled by an Argeninian defender during a soccer match in Buenos Aires, 12 June 1977

The FA Cup Final 1899
The 1899 FA Cup Final was contested by Sheffield United and Derby County at Crystal Palace, London. Sheffield United won 4-1, with goals scored by John Almond, Walter Bennett

Cricket Scoreboard at Guildford, Surrey, 1938
Photograph showing the scoreboard at Guildford Cricket Ground, venue of the Surrey vs. Hampshire County Cricket match of 1938

Arsenal vs. Mansfield Town, F. A. Cup Fourth Round, 1929
Photograph showing the Mansfield Town goalkeeper jumping highest to punch clear the ball and deny an Arsenal attack during the F.A. Cup fourth round tie at Highbury, 26th January 1929

The Eton vs. Harrow Cricket Match, Lords, 1910
Photographs showing various views of the Eton vs. Harrow Cricket match, held at Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1910. The images show (clockwise from top left): R.S.L. Fowler and D.G

Shrove Tuesday Football Match, Kingston-Upon-Thames, 1846
Engraving showing the traditional game of football, played on Shrove Tuesday, in the marketplace of Kingston-Upon-Thames. This match was played between the Thames-Street Club and the Townsend team

1888 Matchgirl Strike
Some of the 1400 strikers at the Bryant & May match factory, the first strike by unorganised workers to gain national publicity

Football / Womens Match
Femina-Sport Versus Les Cadettes De Gascoigne at Paris

Village Cricket Match
An enthusiastic crowd gather to watch a cricket match on the village green, Bearstead, Kent, England

Art Deco Bathroom Suite
A stylish, typically geometrical Art Deco bathroom suite, where even the weighing scales are made to match

Ice Hockey / Agenda Plm
An ice-hockey match in Chamonix, France

Ladies Doubles / Wimbledon
Ladies doubles match at Wimbledon

Wwi / Xmas Truce / 1914
English & German troops fraternising on Christmas Day, chasing a hare and playing a football match (the German team won)

Women playing hockey
A womens hockey match -- they are wearing long skirts, which must be rather difficult to run in

Sailing Barge Match on the Thames, July 1864
Engraving of a sailing barge match on the Thames, from the Illustrated London News, 23rd July 1864. This match was hosted by the Prince of Wales Yacht Club over a course from Erith to the Chapman

Archery Match, 1828
An archery match, for which the competitors dress like Robin Hood and his Merry Men

Burnley Vs Liverpool
F.A. CUP FINAL: BURNLEY 1 LIVERPOOL 0 Various photographs of the match including scenes of spectators. Date: 25 April 1914

Cricket at Blackheath
Kent host Surrey at the Rectory Field ground, Blackheath. Famous Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs is at the crease, and has been permitted to have a runner (seen at square leg)

Garden Ping Pong, 1901
An advertisement for Hamleys ping pong for the garden

A baseball match. Print shows an 1894 Temple Cup playoff game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds (version 3), in New York

The Celebrated Yacht America

Breaking Up a Rush - Polo by Gilbert Holiday
The glamour and thrill of the galloping game depicted by equestrian artist Gilbert Holiday, showing an incident during an Inter-Regimental Polo match where the ball

Advert for Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky
No Faults The umpire and a tennis player having a drink of Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky, at the end of the match. 1937

Chelsea F. C. v Woolwich Arsenal 1907
The first Football League match between two teams from the southern half of England. Two years after their founding, Chelsea FC play host to Woolwich Arsenal in front of over 60

Denis Compton at Hastings
Denis Compton turns a ball from spinner Jim Laker (out of picture) off his legs to score another boundary past the despairing reach of the short leg fielder as wicketkeeper Stewart Billy Griffith

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"From the prestigious Tennis Championships at Wimbledon to the intense wrestling match at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, matches have always captivated us with their display of skill and determination. Even as far back as 1912, Scottish curling showcased a thrilling match on ice that left spectators in awe. The Triumph Renown motor car advertisement reminds us that even machines can engage in a fierce match for speed and elegance. But matches aren't limited to sports alone; nature also presents its own unique battles. Who would have thought that a simple dandelion could find itself amidst the grandeur of Centre Court? And let's not forget about the incredible strength displayed by Shire horse teams during ploughing matches, where they tirelessly compete against each other. Matches have been etched into history, like the legendary Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County F. A. Cup Final of 1898, forever remembered for its intensity and unforgettable moments. Speaking of historic sporting events, England's victorious soccer match in 1966 still echoes through time as an emblematic moment for football enthusiasts worldwide. Traveling further back in time takes us to Hambledon in 1777 when cricket was just beginning to take shape as we know it today – a true testament to how matches have evolved over centuries. From traditional pub dart matches bringing friends together over friendly competition to Englands Glory Matches igniting excitement across towns with their fiery flames. And finally, rugby at Murrayfield stadium serves as a reminder that matches are not only about individual prowess but also teamwork and camaraderie on display before thousands of passionate fans. " In all these diverse settings and contexts, one thing remains constant: whether it be on grass courts or icy arenas, between humans or horses - every match is an opportunity for greatness and leaves an indelible mark on our collective memory.