Pastimes Collection

Little Miss Natty Fingers by Muriel Dawson
A little girl concentrates on a garment she is sewing, presumably for the doll which sits next to her. An interesting basket full of sewing paraphenalia spills over beside her

A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitates a thorough clean-up for this 1925 Tasker traction engine, so its owner Mr William McConachie, an Aberdeen farmer

After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, from Aberdeen, 35-year-old William Barrack, right, owner, and Mr William McGonachie

Battledore & shuttlecock by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two little girls play battledore and shuttlecock, or badminton on a fine summers day

Polo - Its Social Aspect by Higgins
The best part of the game. Polo players at a club such as Hurlingham or Ranelagh unwind after (or in the middle) of a match to share pleasantries with some female companions while a band plays in

Fly fishing, Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) catch with rod and fly box, on machair loch, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, September

Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958, driven by Mr Jack Wakefield and Mr Stan Martin, both of Hetton-le-Hole

Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page of silhouettes showing various Victorian pastimes and games including archery, croquet, skating and chess

Rising floor for Bridge players / W H Robinson
A rising floor in the cars cabin which seconds as a Bridge table can allow those who are keen on both card games and motoring to engage in both pastimes simultaneously

Afternoon near Sevenoaks, Kent, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
474167 Afternoon near Sevenoaks, Kent, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Holmes, Basil (fl.1844-50); 50.8x68.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Mr. John Ruddick the Plough Inn landlord at Haswell, and some of the old bottles

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving)
1757254 A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving) by Morlon, Antony Paul Emile (fl.1868-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The last croquet game of the season (engraving)
614250 The last croquet game of the season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last croquet game of the season, at the All England Croquet Club)

The Bather, or The Diver, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XIR39902 The Bather, or The Diver, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 75x95 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Agen, France; (add.info.: La Baignade ou Le Plongeur; ); French

Frontispiece illustration to The Compleat Gamester by Charles Cotton, c
XJF2653565 Frontispiece illustration to The Compleat Gamester by Charles Cotton, c.1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First published)

Football by John Hassall
A group of village boys indulge in the rough and tumble of an impromptu game of football

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Healthy Recreation
A young woman prepares to take a putt whilst out playing golf with a female companion. A small boy stands behind acting as caddie for the day, looking away in to the distance

Illustration depicting 19th century, punting on an English river 1885
5311084 Illustration depicting 19th century, punting on an English river 1885; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sacheverell's Triumph
3585616 Sacheverell's Triumph; (add.info.: Sacheverell's Triumph. Design for Playing-Card, 1710.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration showing fishing from a punt boat in a river. 1844
5311109 19th century illustration showing fishing from a punt boat in a river. 1844; (add.info.: Date: 1844); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Jeu de drapeaux, 1800
1574260 Jeu de drapeaux, 1800; (add.info.: Sheet of playing cards, "Jeu de drapeaux" (i.e., game of flags) ca. 1800

The famous game of Chess, depicted in an English, printed pamphlet of 1614
3329587 The famous game of Chess, depicted in an English, printed pamphlet of 1614; (add.info.: The famous game of Chess, depicted in an English)

Pastimes and Pleasures in the Eastern Hills of Kyoto, between 1615 and 1624. Creator: Anon
Pastimes and Pleasures in the Eastern Hills of Kyoto, between 1615 and 1624

Skate City opens in London on the South Bank on 26th August 1977. It is Britains first commercial skateboard park costing 100, 000 to develop. 14-year-old Jonathan Turnbull of London in action

Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines, steams gaily down the Great North roadk

Some young people Rock and Roll dancing at a club in Gateshead on February 15, 1980

Medieval comedian playing bellows and tongs
Vignette of a comedian holding bellows and tongs as if playing a fiddle, 14th century manuscript. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Origin of croquet and billiards, 14th century
Game played with ball, stick, hoop and target (the origin of billiards and croquet), 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Fishing from Hastings Pier, East Sussex. 6th October 1952

Old and New - A Fire boat and and Viking long boat on the river Tyne on 26th July 1980

A Viking long boat making its way up the river Tyne on 26th July 1980

Police repelled a Viking invasion of Newcastle city centre on 10th December 1974. So they sailed off in their longboat to suburban Chapel House - where they met stiff resistance from seven-year-old

Viking v Anglo Saxon - An unusual way to spend your weekend but the smile on the face of the Viking warrior shows hes enjoying himself on 26th August 1973 at the Viking battle re-enactment at South

Viking Peter Towers captures a wench on a beach on 10th August 1973. but its all for the sake of history, of course. And his intentions are strictly honourable

Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April 1966

Chuffed: Mr Benjamin Stafford with his Fowler road locomotive at Beamish Museum, Durham on 4th September 1989

Traction engines and a tank having a tug of war at a Steam Rally on 10th June 1961

Three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest hall with a miniature traction engine on 13th September 1993

Mr John Bainbridge and Mr Ian Thompson with their 1923 Fowler Steam Roller on 19th June 1989

Michael Charlton from dudley, with his 1988 Burrell traction engine on 13th September 1993

Milburn Stafford with his prize-winning 1920 steam road locomotive on 4th June 1984 at the Veteran Commercial Vehicle Rally, from Stockton to South Shields

The Syde Wynder, a type of skateboard ridden by Lee Holmes (14) from Byker on 30th May 1997

Paul Robson from Sunderland skateboarding at the Oval in Washington on 5th September 1991

Skateboard crayz youngsters like young John Turner try ou the North Easts first Skateboard Bowl in Durham on 6th February 1978

Newcastle Area Skateboarders competition, held in the grounds of the West Denton High School. Malcolm Bishop of Heaton demonstrating his freestyle on 3rd December 1977

Pint-sized Ashley Kane, aged eight, from Washington shows the sort of skills which won hme the Under-13s freestyle title on 26th February 1978

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"Exploring the Delights of Pastimes: From Little Miss Natty Fingers to Football" Step into a world where they were cherished and enjoyed, as we delve into an array of captivating activities that have stood the test of time. In Muriel Dawson's enchanting painting, "Little Miss Natty Fingers, " we witness the beauty and skill of a young girl engrossed in her needlework, showcasing the artistry that can be found in even the simplest hobbies. Traveling from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, on a long run necessitates thorough clean-up for this 1925 steam engine named Hielan Laddie. The dedication and care put into maintaining such magnificent machinery is truly admirable. Polo enthusiasts will appreciate Higgins' insightful book titled "Polo - Its Social Aspect, " which delves into not only the sport itself but also its cultural significance. It highlights how they are bring people together, forging connections beyond mere competition. Fly fishing takes us to South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, where anglers seek out Brown Trout with their rods and fly boxes. This serene activity allows one to connect with nature while honing their skills as they patiently wait for that perfect catch. Battledore & shuttlecock brings back memories of childhood games played in gardens or on sandy beaches; Susan Beatrice Pearse's depiction captures both joy and concentration as players keep the shuttlecock aloft using wooden paddles. Transport yourself back to 1958 when Popeye excitedly positions himself at a traction engine rally. The nostalgia surrounding these events reminds us how pastimes evolve over time yet still hold immense appeal for enthusiasts across generations. Victorian Silhouettes by H. L Oakley transports us further back in time, offering glimpses into leisurely pursuits during an era known for its elegance and refinement. These intricate silhouettes capture moments frozen in time—scenes that speak volumes about the pastimes of yesteryears.