Pastimes Collection (page 2)

Battle re-enactments - The Roundheads and Cavaliers battle it out at Ford Castle in Northumberland as part of the Berwick Festival 4 August 1985

The finals of the North of England Juvenile Jazz Band Championships at Brough Park Greyhound Stadium in Byker, Newcastle on 8th October 1972. Byker and St Peter Imperials do a classic turn

When welder Ken Rowden wasnt doing his day job, hed devote his evenings to his hobby welding. After trying his hand at sketching

Jimmy Powells of Cramlington has invented a football stragegy board game called " Soccer Logic" in January 1997

Prince Charles fly fishing with Caroline Worsley at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Stall holders wait for customes at the Blaydon Car Boot Sale in June 1993

The 1st Rowlands Gill Girl Guide Company had something to celebrate when two of their members, Susan Swan and Shirley Best, received their Queens Guide Award in April 1972

A three year effort has finally paid off for Girl Guides Susan Cole (left), Anne Hyde (centre) and Jill Henderson. The three members of the 5th Blyth Company have won the prized Queens Guide Award in

Both mother and child are getting on well with the new library push trolley so there will be no running around and making a nuisance of himself for this little one in November 1970

Moor Platt GRE03_01_054
Moor Platt, Chorley Old Road, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester. A group of women and children playing croquet on the lawn in front of Moor Platt

Snooker or Billiards early 1900s

Ocean liner jigsaw puzzles including Waddington?s A Night to Remember and Victory Queen Mary

The Hotel Kosciusko
An advertisement illustration for The Government Tourist Bureau of Sydney, promoting The glories of Winter at Mount Kosciusko, as a holiday destination for novel snow pastimes. Date: circa 1918

Caricature illustration, Pastimes in Purgatory: Golf, by Dudley Tennant. Showing bewildered golfer in tartan, with bent golf club, and pirate flag in hole above

Photograph of Rugby match, Twickenham, outdoor sporting live action portrait. Captioned, The first big Rugger match of the season: Harlequins vs Old Merchant Taylors at Twickenham'

Snakes and Ladders box lid Date: circa 1920s

Falconry bag, glove and accessories, c. 1610-19 (mixed media)
2563477 Falconry bag, glove and accessories, c.1610-19 (mixed media) by English School, (17th century); Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Still life, 1918 (oil on canvas)
5043069 Still life, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Mooney, Edward Hartley (c.1878-1938); 51x61 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Domestic still life composition arranged on a white table top)

Pastimes of cowherders and villagers (tempera on canvas)
2564108 Pastimes of cowherders and villagers (tempera on canvas) by Kembeng, Ida Bagus (1897-1952); Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia ; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Chess Game (oil on canvas)
471321 The Chess Game (oil on canvas) by Vloors, Emile (1871-1952); 87.5x132 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Couples ice-skating, c. 1650 (engraving)
2639758 Couples ice-skating, c.1650 (engraving) by Rollos, Peter I (fl.1619-39); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Le Centre de l amour)

Jacko Macauco or the game monkey (coloured engraving)
614286 Jacko Macauco or the game monkey (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacko Macauco or the game monkey)

A picnic, c. 1650 (engraving)
2639762 A picnic, c.1650 (engraving) by Rollos, Peter I (fl.1619-39); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Le Centre de l amour)

Woman meditating on Stac Pollaidh mountain with views of surrounding lochs and mountains, Assynt, Scotland, UK. July, 2017

Illustration depicting a crowd watching a cock fight (coloured engraving)
614253 Illustration depicting a crowd watching a cock fight (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a crowd around a pit)

An Incident on the Hunt, late 17th-early 18th century (ink on silk)
6124995 An Incident on the Hunt, late 17th-early 18th century (ink on silk) by Cheng Xiang (1628-98); 224.5x158.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: This monumental landscape)

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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.