Pads Collection

Skateboarder 1970S
A boy skateboarding in protecive gear, including shin pads and a helmet, Crawley, Sussex, England

Sport / Cricket / W G Grace
W G Grace, ready to receive the ball

Olympics / 1932 / Hockey
Hockey: India beats USA by 24 to 1

Riverbank scene
A summer riverbank scene with pale calm hazy water, dappled with lilypads and ducks, daisies and a small dragonfly. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Northamptonshire CCC Cricket Team
Group photo, Northamptonshire CCC Cricket Team. Date: circa 1936

W G Grace, legendary cricketer, batting. late 19th century

Housefly foot, SEM
Housefly foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a housefly (Musca domestica). The two claws are used to grip rough surfaces

Lily and Hilda Hanbury
Misses Lily Hanbury (1874-1908) and Hilda Hanbury, sisters and actresses

J H King - Cricketer
John H King - left-handed cricketer for Leicestershire and England, making his debut for his country in 1909

Waterlily - flowering plant in garden pond, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-3038 Waterlily - flowering plant in garden pond Lower Saxony, Germany Nymphaea Hybrid Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A Cricketing Hero
A young cricketing hero is acclaimed by his teammates

Middlebrough Cricket
The Middlesbrough cricket team pose for a photograph on their ground; players wear a variety of check and striped shirts, caps and hats, and carry bats or balls

Gecko foot, SEM
Gecko foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a geckos foot (Tarentola mauritanica). The foot is covered with ridges and microscopic hairs

Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on White lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Protective clothing for cricketers
5308001 Protective clothing for cricketers.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting suggested protective clothing to help the All England cricket team against the latest fast bowling. Dated 19th century)

Soldiers in Ypres during World War One using early gas masks, which were pads of cotton wool soaked in a solution of
3058444 Soldiers in Ypres during World War One using early gas masks, which were pads of cotton wool soaked in a solution of common washing soda

Chester "Pinch" Thomas, Boston Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Chester "Pinch" Thomas, Boston American League (Baseball), 1913

Cricket, from British Sports and Games, pub. C. 1880. Creator: English School (19th Century)
Cricket, from British Sports and Games, pub. C. 1880 (Colour lithograph), 1880

Waterlilies, 1906 (oil on canvas) (detail of 186849)
NGW328353 Waterlilies, 1906 (oil on canvas) (detail of 186849) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 81.9x101 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Waterlilies, 1906 (oil on canvas)
NGW186849 Waterlilies, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 81.9x101 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Jack Hobbs and Herbert Sutcliffe, cricketers, coming out to bat. They formed an opening partnership for the England team between 1924 and 1930. circa 1920s

Philip Neville, aged 15 in this picture. Born Philip John Neville in 1977. Often known as Phil Neville. Born Philip John Neville. Often known as Phil Neville

David Bairstow Yorkshire wicketkeeper seen here during the match against Leicestershire at Acklam Park 5th July 1986

RF- Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on white lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Phantom Lake
Alex Levine

Tom Lockyer, outstanding cricket wicket-keeper Date: 1863

Hobbs and Rhodes, Australian cricketers
Cricketers Hobbs and Rhodes who established a first wicket Test record of 323 tour of Australia Date: 1912

Hole and Harvey, third test against England
Australian cricketers Hole and Harvey, whose partnership of 173 runs lasted into the third morning of the Third Test against England, 1953 Date: 1953

Carthaginian soldier. Engraving by Serra. Later colouration
Carthaginian soldier. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Danse dAmour
An oil painting depicting male and female figures engaging in a romantic dance, next to a pool topped with lily pads. Date: circa 1924

Cartoon, The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting and Kitchener as wicket keeper. Date: 1901

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Lily pads on the lake at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Grand Cayman, Cayman Island Date: 27/07/2006

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Lily pads on the lake at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Grand Cayman, Cayman Island Date: 27/07/2006

State Agricultural College football eleven, 1899 (b / w photo)
DPL415518 State Agricultural College football eleven, 1899 (b/w photo) by Bradley (fl.1899); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: L to R: Galliher, Tucker, Douglass)

Brad Haddin Gets Ball Stuck In Pads Watched By Cook & Bopara England V Australia England V Australia Lords, London, England 17 July 2009 Date: 17 July 2009

Cricket Bat Helmet & Pads England V Australia England V Australia Cardiff, Swalec Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Wales 09 July 2009 Date: 09 July 2009

Nympheas, 1916-19 (oil on canvas)
CH433465 Nympheas, 1916-19 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 200x180 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Tablet-Holder (engraving)
3641333 A Tablet-Holder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tablet-Holder. Illustration for Cassells Family Magazine (Cassell)

Little boy playing cricket (photo)
5996740 Little boy playing cricket (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy playing cricket. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Drunken batsman who saw three balls Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, A fast one from the demon bowler Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Bunny faces the fast bowler Date: 20th century

W. W. Read, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds
HJA331555 W.W. Read, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A. E. Stoddart, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds
HJA328338 A.E. Stoddart, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Reverend Frank Gillingham (1875-1953) - noted clergyman and cricketer - in cricket apparel walking back to the pavilion. His score of 201 for Essex versus Middlesex (as reported in this issue)

W. G. Grace, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds
HJA328348 W.G. Grace, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France, 1542-1587. She wears a lace cap, green surtout with shoulder pads and band of gold embroidery, damask petticoat

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"Pads: A Journey Through Sports and Legends" Step back in time to the 1970s, where skateboarding was all the rage. The skateboarder effortlessly glides through the streets, his pads protecting him from any potential falls. In the world of cricket, one name stands out - W G Grace. Known for his iconic beard and skill on the field, he dons his pads as he steps up to bat, ready to face any challenge that comes his way. The Olympics of 1932 witnessed a thrilling hockey match. Players clad in their protective gear, including sturdy pads, battled it out on the field for glory and victory. On a peaceful riverbank scene, we see nature's own version - lily pads floating gracefully on the water's surface. They provide shelter for tiny creatures like houseflies who use their feet with precision just like legendary cricketer W G Grace did with a bat. Joining Northamptonshire CCC Cricket Team is J H King - a true cricketing hero. As he takes guard at the crease wearing his trusty pads, spectators hold their breath in anticipation of another remarkable innings. Middlebrough Cricket Club showcases its talent on sunny afternoons. With players adorned in crisp white uniforms and padded up for protection against fast-paced deliveries, they embody dedication and passion for this beloved sport. Dorothy Dickson graces the sketch cover by Angus McBean with elegance and poise. Her presence reminds us that even performers need protection too; just as she wears her theatrical "pads" to enhance her performance onstage. Let's not forget Lily and Hilda Hanbury - two sisters who dominated women's cricket during their era. Their unwavering determination led them to wear those essential pads while batting fearlessly against opponents twice their size. They have become an integral part of sports history – from skateboarding pioneers in the '70s to legendary cricketers like W G Grace and J H King.