Pursuits Collection

Setting off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau
A group of Upper Class French Gentlemen and lady set off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau along with attendant handlers, Master of the hounds, horn bearers

The Days Work by Muriel Dawson
A little boy in dungarees or overalls and with a wide brimmed hat stands on the end of a jetty fishing with a makeshift rod and line. Swans fly overhead

Territorial Army Poster
A recruiting poster for the Territorial Army, highlighting that sporting pursuits need not be sacrificed to join - in fact they are actually strongly encouraged!

The Gun Who Picked up his Bird by H. M. Bateman
Etiquette gone awry during a shoot when one man retrieves his own bird rather than allowing the gundogs to do so. The result is an utterly incensed gundog

Dorothy Pilley, English climber in Glacier National Park
Dorothy Pilley Richards (1894 - 1986) was a prominent female mountaineer. She began climbing in Wales and joined the Fell and Rock Climbing Club

Silhouettes of the Chase by H. L. Oakley
Two silhouettes cut by H. L. Oakley showing scenes from a hunt. The first shows the hunt meeting at a village pub, while the second shows them at full stretch galloping across countryside

The Queen with a Land-Rover at Badminton Horse Trials
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family stand by a Land-Rover, with their host, the Duke of Beautfort, at the Badminton Three-day Horse Trials. Date: 1956

Essex Union hunt. By Canewdon Church in the marshes by the River Crouch. Date: 1937

Queen Elizabeth II at the Badminton horse trials, 1959
The Queen on horseback at the Badminton horse trials, 1959. 1959

Surf riding at Muizenburg on the Cape Coast
A contrast to the grey days at home: surf-riding at Muizenburg, the Queen of Cape Coast Watering Places. A universal summer pastime of the South African coastal resorts, surf-riding

Neville Chamberlain fishing by Ernest H. Thomas
Prime Minister, The Right Hon. Neville Chamberlain engaged in his favourite pastime of fly fishing. The artist, Ernest H. Thomas

The King and Queen at Chatsworth
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra as part of a shooting party at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. The King is seated at the front, second from left with Queen Alexandra behind him

On These Things... by H. L. Oakley
Full title - On These Things, More or Less, Young Men Live, a quote by Charles Kingsley, who was a keen sporting parson. A silhouette illustration by H. L

Fashion for the Moors by Gordon Conway
Suggestion for a slimline country tweed suit, perfect for striding stylishly over moorland on the Glorious Twelfth. Date: c.1930

Advertisement for the famous Ace of Spades road house, the progenitor of a number of road houses that attracted fun-seeking motorists during the inter-war years

Sir Savile Crossleys Shoot at Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft - an after-luncheon group, featuring: Sir Savile and Lady Crossley, Lord and Lady Vivian, Lord and Lady Hastings, Colonel and the Hon

Blackcock (or Black Grouse) Shooting
Country pursuits. Two men with their dog shooting grouse on moorland. (The black grouse is now an endangered species). Artist: Norah Drummond Date: 1908

Pheasant Shooting at Alton
A pheasant shooter in action, photographed the year previous to publication. The new shooting season was due to start on October 1st. Date: 1930

Edward VII's racing victories
Montage showing Edward VII leading in Minoru, his 1909 Derby winner. The King is just seen underneath the top hat he is raising

H for Huntsman (coloured woodcut)
6029647 H for Huntsman (coloured woodcut) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: H for Huntsman)

Curling (colour litho)
5203531 Curling (colour litho) by Brown, James Michael (1843-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curling. Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

Looking forward to Summer, decoration project made with holiday plans - illustration from la Vie Parisienne
3029658 Looking forward to Summer, decoration project made with holiday plans - illustration from la Vie Parisienne, 1927 (litho) by Vald Es (D Espagnat, Georges (1870-1950) & Valverane

Modern pheasant shooting (colour litho)
3641966 Modern pheasant shooting (colour litho) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern pheasant shooting)

Pheasant shooting old style (colour litho)
3641964 Pheasant shooting old style (colour litho) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pheasant shooting old style)

Wild fowling: flighting (colour litho)
3641962 Wild fowling: flighting (colour litho) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild fowling: flighting)

Old time partridge shooting (colour litho)
3641968 Old time partridge shooting (colour litho) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old time partridge shooting)

Saturn, c. 15th (engraving)
1127539 Saturn, c.15th (engraving) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturn rides a chariot across the sky drawn by a two-headed dragon)

Domestic Scene, c. 1775-80 (oil on canvas)
3746331 Domestic Scene, c.1775-80 (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 45.7x37.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Going To The Meet (colour litho)
5203552 Going To The Meet (colour litho) by Wright, George (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going To The Meet)

Killed In The Quarry (colour litho)
5203548 Killed In The Quarry (colour litho) by Wright, George (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed In The Quarry)

King, Queen And Knave (colour litho)
5203547 King, Queen And Knave (colour litho) by Wright, George (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: King, Queen And Knave)

Not Their Day (colour litho)
5203530 Not Their Day (colour litho) by Wright, George (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not Their Day. Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

His Last Kick (colour litho)
5203529 His Last Kick (colour litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Last Kick. Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

Covert Shooting (colour litho)
5203526 Covert Shooting (colour litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covert Shooting. Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

Picking The Big Stag (colour litho)
5203550 Picking The Big Stag (colour litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking The Big Stag)

Gently Shot! (colour litho)
5203544 Gently Shot! (colour litho) by Blinks, Thomas (1860-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gently Shot! Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

Fauconnier Allemand (coloured engraving)
6016010 Fauconnier Allemand (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fauconnier Allemand)

John Leech illustration for Mr Sponges Sporting Tour (coloured engraving)
6026252 John Leech illustration for Mr Sponges Sporting Tour (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Leech illustration for Mr Sponges Sporting Tour (coloured engraving)
6026234 John Leech illustration for Mr Sponges Sporting Tour (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bittern Shooting (chromolitho)
982524 Bittern Shooting (chromolitho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bittern Shooting)

Sporting girls
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

Wool tapestry of rural pursuits from the 15th century
Wool tapestry from the 15th century. It shows laborers in farm employment, pruning, ploughing, harvesting, bathing, through the months of the year against a background of colourful flowers

Their Favourite Tap (colour litho)
5203560 Their Favourite Tap (colour litho) by Wright, George (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Favourite Tap)

Taking To The Water (colour litho)
5203556 Taking To The Water (colour litho) by Earl, Maud (1884-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking To The Water)

The First Fence (colour litho)
5203541 The First Fence (colour litho) by Wright, George (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Fence. Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

Going To The Meet (colour litho)
5203540 Going To The Meet (colour litho) by Wright, George (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going To The Meet)

Coursing (colour litho)
5203534 Coursing (colour litho) by Wright, George (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing. Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

Suspense (colour litho)
5203564 Suspense (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suspense. Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

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"Pursuits: A Glimpse into the Adventurous Spirit of Life" Setting off on a Fox Hunt - leaving the Chateau, an exhilarating chase awaits as riders and hounds unite in pursuit of their quarry. The thrill of the hunt echoes through the countryside. In "The Days Work" by Muriel Dawson, we witness individuals dedicated to their craft, pouring their heart and soul into every task. Their relentless pursuit of excellence is truly inspiring. A Territorial Army Poster reminds us that some they can not just for personal gain but for serving a greater purpose. These brave men and women embody dedication and sacrifice in defense of our nation. "The Gun Who Picked up his Bird" by H. M. Bateman captures the essence of determination as a hunter retrieves his prized catch. It symbolizes how perseverance can lead to success even in challenging circumstances. Dorothy Pilley, an English climber in Glacier National Park, epitomizes courage and resilience against nature's mightiest challenges. Her pursuit of conquering mountains showcases human strength amidst breathtaking landscapes. Through "Silhouettes of the Chase" by H. L. Oakley, we glimpse at equestrians galloping across fields with unwavering passion. The chase becomes more than just a sport; it becomes an expression of freedom and unity between horse and rider. Essex Union hunt takes us back to 1937 when Canewdon Church stood proudly amidst marshes along River Crouch—a testament to tradition preserved through generations who pursued adventure within these serene surroundings. Witnessing Queen Elizabeth II at Badminton Horse Trials reveals her love for equestrian pursuits – her regal presence blending seamlessly with equine elegance while embracing thrilling competition. Surf riding at Muizenburg on Cape Coast unleashes adrenaline-fueled joy as wave enthusiasts pursue ultimate thrills atop crashing waves—embracing nature's power while surrendering themselves to its embrace.