Playing Fields Collection

Rugby School, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho)
KW344354 Rugby School, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerial of the city, Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens and aMI Park stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Soldier boys at play (colour litho)
3622344 Soldier boys at play (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier boys at play)

St Pauls School, West Kensington, South West View, showing the Playing-Fields at the Back (engraving)
1604929 St Pauls School, West Kensington, South West View, showing the Playing-Fields at the Back (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls School)

Great Schools of England (engraving)
587478 Great Schools of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 10 February 1894)

1. The College, from the Playing-Fields. 2. The Cricket-Ground (engraving)
665842 1. The College, from the Playing-Fields. 2. The Cricket-Ground (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. The College, from the Playing-Fields. 2)

The "Fourth of June"at Eton (engraving)
1050583 The " Fourth of June" at Eton (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Fourth of June" at Eton)

Playing the game of rugby at Rugby School, Warwickshire, 1852 (colour litho)
5217678 Playing the game of rugby at Rugby School, Warwickshire, 1852 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing the game of rugby at Rugby School)

A Boys Life at Eton (engraving)
1062605 A Boys Life at Eton (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boys Life at Eton)

Eton College, Bridge in Playing Fields (colour photo)
3093135 Eton College, Bridge in Playing Fields (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College, Bridge in Playing Fields)

St Pauls School from the playing fields, Hammersmith (b / w photo)
3637643 St Pauls School from the playing fields, Hammersmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls School from the playing fields, Hammersmith)

1. Harrow, from the Playing-Fields. 2. Football. 3. Racquets (engraving)
665818 1. Harrow, from the Playing-Fields. 2. Football. 3. Racquets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Harrow, from the Playing-Fields. 2. Football. 3)

The Great Storm of Wind on Friday Week (engraving)
1590701 The Great Storm of Wind on Friday Week (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Storm of Wind on Friday Week)

The Eton Wall Game December 1923

The Eton Wall Game December 1929 Neg G7425

The Eton Wall Game December 1950

Bobby Charlton, ex footballer for Manchester United and England from the 1950s to the early 1970s, launches the school sports day at British Gas Sports and Social Club, Erdington, Birmingham

Inverness, Inverness-shire. 5th December 1932

Playing fields Germany Tennis Freiberger Mulde
Playing fields in Germany, Tennis in Germany, Freiberger Mulde in Nossen, 1913, Landkreis Meiszen, Nossen, Sportplatz im Muldental

Aerial view of Greenhithe, Kent overlooking Everards shipyard, HMS Worcester and the industrial valley of the river Thames. 18 December 1958

A Boys Life at Eton: Oh! Well Hit! a Cricket Match in the Playing Fields, Uk
A Boys Life at Eton: Oh! Well Hit! a Cricket Match in the Playing Fields, UK

Eton, Entrance to the Playing Fields, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Eton, Entrance to the Playing Fields, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Sports: Exploring the Iconic Playing Fields" Step into a time capsule and journey back to 1891-92, where Rugby School in England witnessed the birth of legends on its hallowed playing fields. The English Illustrated Magazine immortalized this historic moment with a lithograph that captures the essence of camaraderie and passion. Meanwhile, across continents, Melbourne's aerial view showcases an urban landscape adorned by the Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens, and AMI Park stadium. These sprawling playing fields serve as arenas for both professional athletes and enthusiastic amateurs to showcase their skills. In another corner of history lies a vibrant lithograph depicting soldier boys at play. Amidst their duties, these young warriors find solace in games that foster unity and resilience. St Pauls School in West Kensington offers a picturesque backdrop with its enchanting south-west view showcasing vast playing fields. This engraving transports us to an era where students reveled in outdoor pursuits while embracing academic excellence. The Great Schools of England engraving takes us on a grand tour through prestigious institutions like Eton College and Harrow. From cricket grounds to football pitches, these schools epitomize tradition while nurturing future leaders through sportsmanship. Eton College further captivates our imagination with an enchanting bridge nestled amidst its lush playing fields—a testament to timeless beauty harmonizing with athletic prowess. Hammersmith's St Pauls School beckons us from black-and-white photographs capturing moments frozen in time. Here, students forge lifelong friendships amidst green expanses that inspire dreams yet unimagined. Harrow's engravings transport us through time as we witness thrilling matches played out on football pitches or racquet courts—each stroke echoing determination etched within every player's heart. Finally, we delve into Warwickshire's Rugby School circa 1852—a color lithograph capturing young men engaged in spirited rugby battles—an enduring symbol of the game's birthplace.