Outdoor Leisure Activities Collection (page 8)

A group of friends taking part in a game of conkers outside their house. September 1950

News of the World Open Sprint Championship Regatta on the Serpentine, London. 7th August 1959

Children of Alexandra Day Nursery near Loch Lomond, Scotland cool off in a portable swimming pool on a hot summers day. Here four year old Hamish McCallum has a bucket of water poured over him by

Hot weather at Londons Hyde Park Lido. Crowds sunbathing by the Serpentine. Two young children. 1st July 1957

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Motorhomes. 30th December 1977. Local Caption watscan - 03 / 02 / 2010
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Highwayman Motor Caravan. 12th November 1976. Local Caption watscan watscan
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Superior 2000 Motorhome. 30th June 1974 Local Caption watscan
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Queen Elizabeth II standing on one leg looking silly wearing wellies June 1980 1980s

Weather Winter Scenes 1954 A group of children outside in the snow

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Campsite with various size tents. 31st July 1966

Radio Disc Jockey Chris Tarrant enjoying a spot of fishing in his spare time. 4th May 1994

Tarzan swimming in London Serpentine. Lex Barker, 31, to be the new Tarzen in film to be made in England and Africa. 25/6/1950 Photo Harlow 024685/0

Children watch an open air cinema performance of Ralph Readers "Gang Show"
Children watch an open air cinema performance of Ralph Readers " Gang Show" in Deptford Park at the end of the Second World War. 25th July 1945

Shadow Chancellor John Smith MP leading the inaugural climb of the Parliamentary Labour Party Mountaineering Club. They were 3000 feet up Bynack More at Loch Morlich near Aviemore

At the Wembley Day Nursery where youngsters are cared for while their mothers are on war work. March 1943

Fishing. The day the Ramsey family accepted a friendOs invitation to try angling, it wasnOt the fish that got hooked. It was the Ramsey family Ð and there are ten of them old enough to cast a line

Angling: Children fishing in the village pond at Matching. June 1968 P008355

Dancing on the farm Ballerina Gillian Brodie seen here performing on fence posts and milk churns. 1959 A781A-007

Judy Roberts who has an unusual job she is a swimming costume tester, seen here at work at the local lido. June 1962

Five members of the King George Ladies Bowling Club, Ashton, East Northamptonshire, pictured during a game. They are: (L to R), Mrs. R. Clough, Mrs. A. Schofield, Mrs. A. Bardsley, Mrs. J

British Kite Team. With the World Hang Gliding Championships taking place in Australia next week, British Team sponsored by B.P

Sport: Seasons: Children: Skating: Winter Scene today on the Horseshoe Ponds Wimbledon Common. The skaters were from the Ice Hockey Club from Streatham who now have no rink it is closed waiting

Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Bonnett of Ely, Cambridgeshire, stop for a picnic on the roadside with their children Judith aged 9, Alan, 7, and Colin 5 during a day out in Dartmoor. 21st May 1961

A quiet holiday at a beauty spot away from the more crowded roads was enjoyed by holidaymakers at Postbridge, Dartmoor. The thousands of years old ancient Britons Clapper Brisge is set amidst green

Girls of Crediton High School in Devon, on a 3 day cycling tour of Devon during the Whitsun bank holiday.The girls aged between 14 and 17, spend nights in Youth Hostes on the way. 21st May 1961

Organised by the Royal Signals of Denbury Barracks near Newton Abbot in Devon, junior soldiers set off on the Ten Tots climbing scheme, up and down of Dartmorrs toughest Tors

Fifteen year old boys Brian Tucker (leading), Peter Hopkinson and Ian Edwards of Plympton, Devon pictured during their 30 mile Fend For Yourself hike in the Duke of Edinburghs Award Scheme

Sport: Seasons: Children: Skating: Winter Scene today on the Horseshoe Ponds Wimbledon Common. The skaters were from the Ice Hockey Club from Streatham who now have no rink it is closed waiting

Kids in the Park: It was shoes off in Tabbard Gardens, Bermondsey, today (Saturday). Space Structures Workshop - a small group of experimental artists - had some of their plastic creations there for

Sport: Unusual: Humour: Marbles Championship: The Worlds Marbles Championships took place at Crawley, Sussex. About 20 teams, mostly from the South of England plus a team from Belgium took part

Fishing / Fisherman / Fishermen Sport / Outdoor: 2000 anglers fish from Folkestone Beaches
Fishing/Fisherman/Fishermen Sport/Outdoor: 2000 anglers fish from Folkestone Beaches. March 1975 75-01512-014

British Kite Team. With the World Hang Gliding Championships taking place in Australia next week, British Team sponsored by B.P

Joe Chamberlayne retaliates with a hearty left kick to Ben Hopkins right leg. May 1951 P005066

"The Barber "(left) faces an opponent, Mr. T
" The Barber " (left) faces an opponent, Mr. T. Watson, of Bermondsey, across the four-by-four draught board. Mr

Waterloo Cup: J. Rimmer the Slipper with Roving Minstrel (left), last years runner up, and Scorpion, Lord Seftons entry in the slips for the final. February 1950 P005489

Firefly dinghy racing Hollingworth Lake: F. 686 (Dr. C. A
Firefly dinghy racing Hollingworth Lake: F.686 (Dr. C. A. Clarkes Flycatcher 11) leads at the turning bouy, with F. 656 the winner of the 1st race lying 4th. May 1950 P005229

Frisbees Catching: A new toy that looks like a flying saucer in flight, soars, curves, dives like a typical UFO was introduced at, of all places, the Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Humour / Unusual / Sport. Charity Pancake Race. Lincolns Inn Fields
Humour/Unusual/Sport. Charity Pancake Race. Lincolns Inn Fields. February 1975 75-00807-001

Girl Guide s. P005269

Left To Right, Steve Burtnshaw, Roy, Jennings, Adrian Thorne and Don Bales. October 1958 P004893

John Disley 23yrs old School master & British Olympic Hurdles hope who is to attempt to break the climbing record for the 14 Welsh 3, 000 ft peakes in Snowdonia. August 1974 P007031

Humour / Unusual / Sport. Charity Pancake Race. Lincolns Inn Fields
Humour/Unusual/Sport. Charity Pancake Race. Lincolns Inn Fields. February 1975 75-00807-009

Grass Skiing: April 1970 P005361

Prince Charles. Windson Polo. June 1977 R77-3435-001

One young man looking ahead to 1970 is seven yrs old Gary Dutton, - for after his 8th birthday in April he will at last be able to compete in motor cycle grass track racing

Schoolboys fishing at Teddington Weir during the winter drought of 1933

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"Embracing the Great Outdoors: A Glimpse into Outdoor Leisure Activities" Stockton Venture Scouts are preparing to take on all comers in an eight-mile paddle along the scenic St-Leonards-on-Sea. Step back in time to 1926 and witness the fashionable spectacle at Henley Regatta, where a woman leisurely smokes a cigarette while punting. As the scorching summer heatwave engulfs central London, locals seek respite at Oasis Lido, indulging in refreshing dips and cooling off. Dominating Kirkby's skyline is the new artificial ski slope on Bewley Road, offering thrilling adventures for snow enthusiasts throughout the year. Queen Elizabeth II graces Middlesbrough with her presence as she inaugurates Pallister Park, emphasizing the importance of outdoor recreation for communities. Unconventional yet delightful winter fun unfolds as a woman sledges down Greenwich Park using nothing but a humble washing up bowl on December 27th, 1970. Kirkby Ski Slope becomes a hub of excitement during February 1976 when thrill-seekers flock to experience exhilarating skiing adventures close to home. On June 10th, 1975, Kirkby Ski Slope witnesses enthusiastic skiers carving their way through snowy slopes amidst breathtaking scenery and adrenaline-filled moments. Prince Charles embarks on an unforgettable marlin fishing expedition near Rottnest Island in Australia during March 1979 – truly embracing outdoor leisure activities worldwide. Children revel in pure joy as they frolic amidst snow-covered Bristol parks on December 31st, 1961 – creating cherished memories while enjoying nature's wintry wonders.