Skill Collection (page 3)

One bowside and one strokeside rower in a boat

Different stages of athlete performing triple jump

Series of illustrations showing rhythmic gymnasts using the ribbon, hoop, ball, rope and clubs

Illustration of acrobat hanging from a swing

A climber ascending a difficult crack climb, Cadarese Valley, northern Italy, Europe

Italian Air Force aerobatic team Frecce Tricolori performing at Izmir Air Show in Turkey, during the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

Vintage World War II poster of a chef holding an onion with a tear in his eye. It reads, Know your onions, make all the food go all the way, food is ammunition don t waste it

LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London street
A picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised Dennis fire engine with an L-plate on the front

DON CARTER (1926- ). American bowler. Photograph, 1963

ENGLAND: SOCCER GAME, 1973. Pat Jennings of Tottenham Hotspur blocks a penalty kick by Tommy Smith of Liverpool during a soccer game, 31 March 1973

A climber on a route along the arch of El Delphin (The Dolphin) in the Mascun Gorge, Sierra de Guara mountains, Aragon, Spain

Men playing traditional horn instruments at a Lunar New Year festival in the Miao village of Qingman, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

Musicians playing the Sitar and Tabla on the banks of the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Crystal Palace Roof
Photograph of the roof of the Crystal Palace, illustrating the scale of the structure and the skill of its architects and builders

Buster Keaton plays golf, silent film Three Ages 1923
Buster Keaton plays golf in the silent film Three Ages 1923

Bucking Bronco, 1903 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite)
823227 Bucking Bronco, 1903 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 70.4x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucking Bronco. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945)

Medieval men playing the archery game of Popinjay, firing arrows at a target bird on a tree decorated with ribbons and gloves, while others share echaudes, a type of sweet bread from Aveyron

Musical billiards table for pool (la poule)
Billiards table for pool (la poule) with two cue balls, 1827. Charles Chereaus table played music when a ball was potted in each pocket

Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1
Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, working on a new bayonet during the First World War. 1914-1918

Bronco Rider, 1908 (oil on canvas)
823099 Bronco Rider, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Dunton, William Herbert Buck (1878-1936); 74.1x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronco Rider. William Herbert Buck Dunton (1878-1936)

ABRAHAM DARBY (1678-1717). English ironmaster. Darby at his forge and the discovery of cast iron. Etching, English, 19th century

FRANCE: FENCING, 1825. Diploma for a master fencer, a member of the Compagnons du Tour de France. Watercolor, 1825, by Etienne Le Clair

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

SOCCER: CUP WINNERS CUP. Scottish soccer player Willie Johnston of the Rangers FC scores a goal against the Moscow Dynamo as teammate Alex MacDonald looks on, during the Cup Winners Cup, 24 May 1972

JOE PAGE (1917-1980). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the New York Yankees to victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the ninth inning of the seventh and deciding game of the 1947 World Series

Man making lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
A man using withies (willow branches) to make a lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. Date: circa 1970s

Bee Skep making at Camelsdale, 1937
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16139

Four stages of swimmer performing rapid turn

World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket
Vintage World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket. It declares, Women in the war, We Can t Win Without Them

A woman assembles part of the cowling of a B-25 bomber motor. circa 1942
A woman assembles part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber in the engine department of North Americas Inglewood, California plant. circa October 1942

Austria, Vienna, Silhouette of Composer Anton Bruckner at the organ
Austria - 19th century. Composer Anton Bruckner at the organ. Silhouette

A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup
BASEBALL, 1888. A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup

Hindu musician playing the tabla (drums) with typical black spot made from a mixture of gum, soot and iron filings, West Bengal, India, Asia

NAVAJO WEAVER, c1915. A Navajo woman weaving a blanket on a loom, with a herd of sheep in the background. Photograph, c1915

Photo Equipment Rust
The Daily Mail photographer Frank Rust with an array of photographic equipment

An ice climber scales a giant icicle in the valley of Crevoux, near Gap and Briancon, Ecrins Massif, western Alps, France

Boy doing archery, Forges-les-Eaux, Seine Maritime, France, Europe

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
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Detail of a sand painting, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Womans hand being decorated with henna design, Rajasthan, India

Portrait of an elderly man playing the sitar, India

Preparing sand bottles, Pipa, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil, South America

Buddhas Archery Skill
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He shows that he is a whizz with bow and arrow, thus laying the foundations of Zen in the Art of Archery

Woman winding up thread at weaving workshop on Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

The Tightrope Walker, 1904 (pastel on board)
822783 The Tightrope Walker, 1904 (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tightrope Walker. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

19th century statuary
673322 19th century statuary; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Statuary); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century carpenter
673350 19th century carpenter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Carpenter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century currier
673343 19th century currier; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Currier); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Unleashing the Power of Skill: From Philip Neri to Margot Fonteyn" In the serene Village green cricket grounds of Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, skill takes center stage as players showcase their batting and bowling prowess. Amidst the chaos of war, women in the First World War found solace and purpose through their remarkable skills displayed during Women's Institute activities. Fencing positions poised with precision - a true testament to the artistry and expertise required to master this elegant sport. Balancing rocks on driftwood against a backdrop of the vast sea symbolizes not only nature's harmony but also highlights an individual's ability to achieve balance through skillful patience. Unconventional yet empowering - witness a Ju-Jitsu suffragette demonstrating her self-defense skills, breaking stereotypes while fighting for equality. The strategic game of Go comes alive as three Japanese Geisha girls engage in intense concentration and mental agility while showcasing their mastery over this ancient board game. Legends come alive as Herne the Hunter roams through folklore embodying unparalleled hunting skills passed down through generations. Hockey enthusiasts mesmerize with footwork that rivals ballet dancers' gracefulness while displaying dribbling and passing techniques that leave opponents astounded. Scaling new heights both physically and mentally, rock climbers conquer uncharted territories above Llanberis Pass – pushing boundaries with every first ascent they make. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn epitomizes elegance personified as she gracefully glides across stages worldwide – her impeccable technique captivating audiences for decades.