Shooters Collection

Shooters Hill is named after the archery butts located here in the 16th century : later it was a favourite haunt of highwayman, attacking travelers bound for France

MFB and LCC-LFB Shooters Hill fire station
Converted from a former police station and opened in 1879, Shooters Hill fire station remained at this site (Old Police Station, Well Hall Road) until 1912 when the new Shooters Hill fire station

Sharp shooters, Sea Girt, New Jersey, USA
Sharp shooters in action, firing at targets in Sea Girt, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1910

Streltsy guardsmen
5304982 Streltsy guardsmen.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Streltsy Russian guardsmen who were collectively known as Marksman Troops. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

Wildfowling in a Pneumatic Boat
Wildfowlers on Lake Keuka at Hammondsport, New York State, using a recent innovation in water-craft construction - the inflatable pneumatic boat. Date: circa 1924

Caricature illustration, Mixed shooting in the greenhouse, shooters, staff, dogs, chickens and rabbits. Captioned, Outdoor hobbies for the home'

Sir R W Payne-Galwey (colour litho)
612353 Sir R W Payne-Galwey (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir R W Payne-Galwey, letters to young shooters, 10 August 1893)

Riflemen in Brixen im Thale and view of Innsbruck (chromolitho)
735944 Riflemen in Brixen im Thale and view of Innsbruck (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riflemen in Brixen im Thale and view of Innsbruck)

Chinese Sharp-shooters (engraving)
5209572 Chinese Sharp-shooters (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Sharp-shooters. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1902.); © Look and Learn

Game of Papegay in Belgium (colour litho)
PER437856 Game of Papegay in Belgium (colour litho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tir au Pape-gaye en Belgique; shooting game of medieval origin to improve)

British shooters in action against Bavarian dragoons during the Battle of the Marne east
697577 British shooters in action against Bavarian dragoons during the Battle of the Marne east of Paris, September 1914 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont

Bird Hunting, 1830 (oil on canvas)
877123 Bird Hunting, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 34.8x50.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

A Group Guardsmen 1529 group shooters Kloveniersdoelen
A Group of Guardsmen, 1529, A group of shooters from the Kloveniersdoelen. Militia piece consisting of three parts: a middle piece from 1529 with seventeen people

Officers shooters XVIII district Amsterdam under
Officers and other shooters of the XVIII district in Amsterdam under the command of Captain Albert Bas and Lieutenant Lucas Conijn, The corporalship of Captain Albert Bas and Lieutenant Lucas Conijn

Officers Marksmen III District Amsterdam Led
Officers and other Marksmen of the III District in Amsterdam Led by Captain Jacob Gerritsz Hoyngh and Lieutenant Nanningh Florisz Cloeck (The Company of Captain Jacob Gz)

Officers Civic Guardsmen IV District Amsterdam
Officers and other Civic Guardsmen of the IV District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Jan Claesz van Vlooswijck and Lieutenant Gerrit Hudde

Four prisoners under supervision shooters Four handcuffed prisoners
Four prisoners under the supervision of shooters, Four handcuffed prisoners are under supervision of guards in a hall. A male prisoner is stopped by a guard when he wants to embrace a woman who is

Severndroog Castle, Shooters Hill, SE London
Severndroog Castle, Oxleas Wood, Shooters Hill, SE London, a folly dating back to the 18th century. Date: circa 1910

LCC-LFB Shand Mason horse-drawn steam fire engine
Two London firemen and a fireman engineer next to a large horse-drawn steam fire engine, known as a steamer, at Shooters Hill Fire Station, SE London

Brook War Hospital, Shooters Hill, south east London
The main entrance of the Brook Hospital, Shooters Hill, south east London, in its First World War guise as the Brook Military Hospital

MFB Shooters Hill fire station SE18
Shooters Hill fire station was built for the MFB by the Metropolitan Board of Works in 1879, located in Shooters Hill Road, SE London

King Henry VIII at Shooters Hill
Henry VIII on May Day at Shooters Hill in south-east London. A bowman appears to be inviting him to a spot of archery. Date: 16th Century

Summer, Anonymous, Jodocus Hondius, unknown, 1590 - 1679

Brook Hospital, Shooters Hill, south east London
A distant view of the Brook Hospital, Shooters Hill, south east London. The Brook was one of the fever hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board between 1870

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From Shooters Hill to Sea Girt, the art of shooting takes many forms. At MFB and LCC-LFB Shooters Hill fire station, brave firefighters train like sharp shooters, ready to face any challenge. Meanwhile, at Alton's Pheasant Shooting grounds, enthusiasts immerse themselves in the thrill of the hunt. For those seeking a unique experience, Wildfowling in a Pneumatic Boat offers an adventurous twist on traditional shooting. And in the whimsical world depicted by Caricature illustration, Mixed shooting becomes a delightful pastime for all - staff members join dogs, chickens, and rabbits in this charming outdoor hobby. Severndroog Castle stands proudly on Shooters Hill in SE London - a testament to the rich history of marksmanship that has shaped this area. Sir R W Payne-Galwey's colorful lithograph captures the essence of skilled riflemen in Brixen im Thale as they admire Innsbruck's breathtaking view. Traveling across continents brings us to Chinese Sharp-shooters engraving and Game of Papegay color litho from Belgium - showcasing diverse cultures united by their passion for precision and accuracy. Even amidst battlefields during World War I's Battle of Marne east or Bavarian dragoons clash with British shooters; bravery intertwines with skill as these marksmen defend their nations. Shooters may vary in location and purpose but share an unwavering dedication to their craft. Whether it be for sport or duty, these individuals embody focus and expertise that make them true masters of their aim.