Recreation Collection (page 18)

Billiard ball fragments from the officers mess of the 61st Bengal Native Infantry
5926726 Billiard ball fragments from the officers mess of the 61st Bengal Native Infantry, 1857 circa (ivory) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Barclay Perkins Brewery Workers taking a break - from London, a Pilgrimage
XEE4155632 Barclay Perkins Brewery Workers taking a break - from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) - illustrations by Gustave Dore - 1872 - by Dore

Young Girls on a Barge; Jeunes Filles en Barques, 1903 (oil on canvas)
825463 Young Girls on a Barge; Jeunes Filles en Barques, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 60.3x91.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing in a Catboat in Great South Bay, 1871 (oil on canvas)
1079430 Fishing in a Catboat in Great South Bay, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Stearns, Junius Brutus (1810-85); 73.7x99.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Garden at Eragny in Spring, 1894 (oil on canvas)
988637 The Garden at Eragny in Spring, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 54x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sculling In Mist On River Thames; London, England

Playing rackets, Fleet Prison, London, c1825. Artist: Theodore Lane
Playing rackets, Fleet Prison, London, c1825

Group of young people at Silver Blades bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965

Tram, Beamish Museum, Stanley, County Durham. The Beamish Museum is an open air museum devoted to recreating life in a northern Industrial town in the early 20th century

Bethnal Green
The newly-opened public recreation ground. Date: June 1875

Uyuni Salt Desert, Bolivia
Uyuni Salt Desert in the morning with people silhouette

Cross-country skiers with pulkas on a glacier, backlit, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Europe

SCOTLAND: CURLING, 1854. Curling Match in Invernytie Loch, Near Perth, Scotland. Wood engraving, English, 1854

HINE: BILLIARDS, 1910. Boys shooting a game of pool at the Pool Branch Chauteau & Manchester, St. Louis, Missouri. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1910

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Bolton, Brown, Holmes"
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Acc 4545 2/6th Batt/559 1916-19 Photograph. Presumed to be on HMT Ceramic

Ice Skating Tea Time
Lake Placid, New York: January 3, 1923. Two young women ice skaters at the Lake Placid Club enjoy an afternoon tea served hot off the ski-tea table

Lively Dance Couple
Palm Springs, California: c. 1962. A couple livens up the dance floor

AZ, Arizona, Page. Glen Canyon Dam on Colorado River

ENGLAND: POETS, 1815. A breakfast party in 1815 at the home of the poet Samuel Rogers (1765-1855). Among the guests are, from left: William Wordsworth, Robert Southey, Samuel Coleridge

Wales; Wrexham. A salmon fisherman casting on the River Dee

UK. A salmon fly stuck into the cork handle of a fly fishing rod

Anse Chastenet Beach, St. Lucia, Caribbean, West Indies

Puerto del Carmen Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Track from Smuksjoseter towards Peer Gynt-hytta and Mount Smiubelgen, Rondane National Park, Oppland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Sumo wrestler reading newspaper, Tokyo City, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Mount Asahidake, 2290m, Daisetsuzan National Park, island of Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

The National Theatre in the evening, South Bank, London, England, UK

Salcombe, South Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal Jockey Club, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Cadburys Chocolate - Bourneville Works, Bourneville, Warwic
Cadburys Chocolate - Bourneville Works, Bourneville, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Lily Pond in Girls Recreation Grounds Date: 1920s

A canoe at sunrise on Little Berry Pond in Maines Northern Forest. Cold Stream watershed, Johnson Mountain Township

USA, California, San Diego. Hang glider taking off at Torrey Pines Gliderport. Credit as: Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Runway Park on old Kai Tak airport and skyscrapers of Kwun Tong, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Dinard Bay, Brittany, France, Europe

Thought to be first board game produced in U. S. 1843
MANSION OF HAPPINESS. Thought to be first board game produced in U.S. 1843

USA, WA, San Juan Islands. Tug style motor cruiser makes way through Bellingham Channel with Mount Baker beyond

USA, California, San Diego. Various boats in Mission Bay

BRIGHTON AQUARIUM, 1872. Entrance hall to the Brighton Aquarium. English engraving, 1872

SAN FRANCISCO: BANDSTAND. A band concert in Woodwards Gardens, San Francisco, California. Line engraving, c1880

BOSTON: MUSIC FESTIVAL. The band of the Grenadier Guards performing The Star Spangled Banner at a music festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1872

BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO. Wood engraving, 1869, American

Sa Punta beach, near Begur, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Rock climber, Red Rock National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

BICYCLING, c1898. American magazine advertisement for Browns shoe dressing, c1898

Paradise Creek flows down slopes of Mount Rainier, Washington, USA

USA, Arizona, Val Vista. Colorful hot-air balloons compete in a festival near Val Vista in Arizona

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"Discover the Joy of Recreation: From Upton Park to White Hart Lane, and Everywhere in Between. " Embark on a journey through time and space as we explore the essence of recreation. Step into the vibrant atmosphere of Upton Park, home to West Ham United, where cheers echo through the air and passion fills every corner. Travel northwards to Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea, an enchanting destination that captivates with its LMS/LNER poster from 1923-1947. Immerse yourself in its coastal beauty and let relaxation wash over you like gentle waves. Witness a moment frozen in time as a child wearing a swim cap sits serenely amidst crashing surf in a captivating screen print from 1922. Feel their pure joy and be reminded of the simple pleasures found within nature's embrace. Continue your expedition to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's iconic stadium that has witnessed countless moments of triumph and glory. Experience the electric energy that surges through this hallowed ground when fans unite under one common love for football. Venture further to Goodison Park, Everton's fortress steeped in history and tradition. Let nostalgia guide your steps as you soak up memories etched into every inch of this revered venue. Escape to Cruz Bay in St. John, nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of the U. S Virgin Islands' Caribbean paradise. Surrender yourself to tranquility while basking under warm sunrays or exploring crystal-clear waters teeming with life. Feel your heart race as you brave thrilling adventures at Blackpool Pleasure Beach aboard an exhilarating roller coaster ride. Embrace adrenaline-fueled excitement against a backdrop filled with laughter and delight. Journey towards Elland Road in Leeds; witness how sport unites communities across generations while forging unforgettable bonds between players and supporters alike. Find solace along Sidmouth's picturesque coastline in south Devon, England – where stunning vistas invite peaceful contemplation amid nature's serene beauty.