Matches Collection

Poster for Englands Glory Matches
Strike out foreign competition by buying Englands Glory Matches: advertisement featuring a boxing match taking place on a ring made of match boxes between British and German pugilists

Match at Hambledon / 1777
A cricket match at Hambledon, Hampshire. The club was founded in 1750, and beat a strong All-England team in 1777. The early matches were played on Broadhalfpenny Down

Joe Louis, 1936
Photographic portrait of Joe Louis (1914-1981), the American heavyweight boxer, pictured in 1936. Louis was one of the finest ever boxers

Bryant and May safety match matchbox label
Bryant and May special safety match matchbox label with prize medals and stating protection from fire and are not poisonous Date: c. 1910s

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

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

England V Italy 1934
ENGLAND versus ITALY at Highbury

Eton Vs Blackburn 1882 / 3
The Final of the Football Association Challenge Cup : The Old Etonians beaten by Blackburn Olympic

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

Notts Forest V Derby
F.A. CUP FINAL: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 DERBY COUNTY 1 Lord Roseberry holds up the F.A. Cup after the game

Notts Forest V Derby
F.A. CUP FINAL: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 DERBY COUNTY 1 At Crystal Palace, Benbow scores Forests second goal

SON OF THE SHEIK
Valentinos last film, and one of his best, matches him with dancing girl Vilma Banky in George Fitzmaurices sequel to The Sheik, a classic of Hollywood exotica

The Last Match, 1887, (1912). Artist: William Small
The Last Match, 1887, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Centre Court, Wimbledon
Overhead view of the famous Centre Court at Wimbledon - the Lawn Tennis Championships being one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar. Date: 1927

1921 FA Cup Final
The outside left for Tottenham Hotspur (Dimmock) scores the only goal in the FA Cup Final to defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers before a crowd of 72, 805 at Stamford Bridge

Wolves Vs Everton C1894
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS VS EVERTON at Fallowfield, Manchester

West Indies cricket tour of England 1957, Our picture shows, Warwickshire v West Indies, 3 day match (7th, 8th, 9th August 1957) at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Roy Gilchrist

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a camel made by Tokushima-Seisuisho in Japan Date: c. 1910s

Book cover - Good-bye Summer - game of tennis
Front cover of a book showing an Edwardian couple playing a game of tennis. c.1905

The Renshaw Twins
Champion tennis playing twins ERNEST (left, 1861 - 1899) and WILLIAM RENSHAW (1861 - 1904). William won Wimbledon 1881 - 1886 & 1889, Ernest in 1888. They won many doubles matches. Date: circa 1880

Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955)
Photograph of Gilbert Jessop, the Gloucestershire and England batsman, who was famous for his feats of quick-scoring - he once scored a century in only 40 minutes

George Parr, English cricketer, circa 1845
Illustration of George Parr (1826-1891), the cricketer who represented Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the MCC between 1844 and 1870

Sport / Football / Specific
ENGLAND Vs SCOTLAND. Played at the West of Scotland Cricket Club, near Glasgow. England beat Scotland 5 - 2

Hoffmann / Harriet / Matches
THE DREADFUL STORY ABOUT HARRIET & THE MATCHES " She burns all over everywhere"

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a sailing boat made by Meikousha in Hiogo (Hyogo) in Japan for the Swedish market Date: c. 1910s

Cricket at Folkestone
A scene from the end of season Festival week at Folkestone at the Cheriton Road ground, with the rolling South Downs in the background

Fuller Pilch batting for Kent, 1837
Illustration of Fuller Pilch (1804-1870) batting for Kent against Sussex, 1837. Pilch was one of the best players of his day

Bury V Derby FA Cup 1903
F.A. CUP FINAL BURY 6 DERBY COUNTY 0 (played at Crystal Palace) Date: 1903

Advert / Brymay Matches
Brymay Safety Matches

Matchmakers / London / 1871
Female matchmakers working in the East-End of London

Girl Match Seller
A young girl sells matches in the street

Female Type on Settee
An elegant woman sits on a sofa whose upholstery matches her dress

My Perfect Match
Andreas Magnusson

My Perfect Match
Andreas Magnusson

My Perfect Match
Andreas Magnusson

The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving
3786246 The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving; (add.info.: The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving by C. Turner after painting by T. Blake)

advertising, match labels with advertising, international labels from: Belgium, Great Britain, Netherlands, advertising for coffee, cigarette, briquettes etc

advertising, household, match label, trademark Darby & Joan, Ideal for the home and the smoker, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

The Matchsticks: Love
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Stanislav Aristov

Säkerhets Tändstickor
Studio Mandariini

The Grand Budapest Hotel Poster
Studio Mandariini

Burned love
Artem Pozdniakov

Burned Idea
Artem Pozdniakov

Three Submarines Safety Matches, made in Germany

Call Boy Impregnated Safety Matches, average 50 matches

Godfrey Phillips Advertisement Illustration
An advertisement illustration for Godfrey Phillips Ltd. London based tobacconist in the Barbican, the image displays a decorative pot alongside a box of matches and a pipe. Date: circa 1939

Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait, WW1
Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait - George Robinson, Special Constable. Date: circa 1916

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - Big Ship matchbox
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - Bryant and May matchbox, The Big Ship Route to United States and Canada. 2.5 inches. Date: 20th century

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"From Hambledon to Hollywood: A Fiery Journey Through Matches" In 1777, a spark was ignited at the Match at Hambledon, marking the birth of an era that would forever change our world. Fast forward to England's Glory Matches poster, proudly displaying its patriotic colors and promising a blaze like no other. They have witnessed historic moments throughout time. In 1936, boxing legend Joe Louis set hearts ablaze with his fiery punches in the ring. Meanwhile, an old Japanese matchbox label depicted a playful cat fearlessly engaging with a mighty lion - a symbol of courage and audacity. Safety became paramount as Bryant and May introduced their innovative safety match matchbox label, ensuring protection against accidental fires. The iconic Bryant and May Match Factory stood tall as it produced countless sparks that lit up homes across the globe. Sports battles were fought fiercely on both sides of the Atlantic. Eton clashed with Blackburn in 1882/3 while Burnley faced Liverpool head-on. The clash between England and Italy in 1934 left fans breathless as they witnessed footballing brilliance unfold before their eyes. The rivalry between Notts Forest and Derby burned bright on multiple occasions, igniting passions within their devoted fan bases. As matches illuminated stadiums during these intense face-offs, history was made on those hallowed grounds. But matches weren't just confined to sports arenas; they also found themselves illuminating screens worldwide through movies like "SON OF THE SHEIK. " These cinematic flames captivated audiences' hearts while providing unforgettable entertainment. Through triumphs and challenges alike, they have remained steadfast companions throughout our journey. From humble beginnings at Hambledon to global fame today, these tiny sticks continue to ignite not only fire but also our imagination – reminding us that even from small sparks can come great illumination.