Game Collection

Mr Foxs Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day
Mr Foxs Hunt Breakfast by Harry Bingham Nielson (1861-1941), showing a group of foxes dressed in hunting garb, sitting down to a breakfast of game birds

Real Tennis & Racquets
The racquets used to play the game are depicted below a match in progress. Date: 1771

Aerial view of University, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Aerial view of the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, USA, with the sports field and spectators clearly visible on the right. Date: 1939

Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH
A suffragette board game called Pank-A-Squith which was first advertised in the pages of Votes for Women, October 1909. It was described as a highly artistic TABLE GAME that helps to spread

Hockey - Footwork, Dribbling and Passing demonstrated. Date: circa 1910s

Match at Hambledon / 1777
A cricket match at Hambledon, Hampshire. The club was founded in 1750, and beat a strong All-England team in 1777. The early matches were played on Broadhalfpenny Down

Poster advertising Holland America Line
Poster advertising the Holland America Line from Rotterdam, calling at Le Havre, Southampton, Cobh in Ireland, New York and Canadian ports

Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of England
A highly instructive jigsaw puzzle from the early nineteenth century, bearing representations of the Kings and Queens of England from William I to George IV. Date: 1937

JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). John Roosevelt Robinson, known as Jackie. American baseball player. As a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers

Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Aerial view of the Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, full of spectators, with a football game taking place. Date: 1935

ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1966
Dave Mackay (left) of Tottenham Hotspur confronts Billy Bremner of Leeds United during a game, 20th August 1966. Referee Norman Burtenshaw blows his whistle to intervene

Borley Rectory 1890S
Borley Rectory at the time of Harry Bulls occupancy : the garden front, the Bull family enjoying a game of tennis

A Game of Bowls, Britain, 1903
Photograph showing an English gentleman about to deliver his bowl during a game of lawn bowling, 1903. Fellow players and spectators closely watch his technique

WORLD SERIES, 1955. Left fielder Sandy Amoros of the Brooklyn Dodgers catches a deep fly ball hit by Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees in the sixth inning of the seventh

Hows That? By William Heath Robinson
Clock cricket- A new and exciting summer game for the seaside. Illustration showing a unique game of cricket. Please note

Sidney Sussex College
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & gardens, the kitchen & formal gardens. N.B ball game being played

Don Bradman Going out to Bat for the Last Time, Melbourne Cr
Photograph of Don Bradman going out to bat, during his last first-class cricket match; a game between Bradmans XI and L. Hassetts XI, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, December 1948

Playing Table Tennis - Edwardian - Etiquette
I am not sure whether it is my turn. (to write the postcard or to serve!!) A smart Gentleman makes a courteous enquiry to his glamorous young female table tennis companion. Date: circa 1904

CLEVELAND: JACOBS FIELD. The home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team in Cleveland, Ohio. Photograph, c2000

A Common Pheasant alarmed
A Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) flies up in alarm. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

A Selection of Game
Various game birds: wood pigeon, wild duck, woodcock, black plover, snipe, pheasants, hare, teal

Play the Game Football book cover
Front cover of a book depicting a young boy kicking a football on the front cover. Date: c.1941

Cricket match at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Rugby match, South Africa v Somerset
A rugby match between South Africa (the Springboks) and Somerset, probably at Taunton, UK. A Somerset player is picking up the ball

Three Japanese Geisha girls playing Go
Three Japanese Geisha girls in Kobe, Japan, playing the popular boardgame Go in their beautiful Kimonos

SPORT / SHINTY / 1840
A wild game of shinty in Scotland

Test cricket match at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Alice in Wonderland, Alice at the croquet game, with flamingo (mallet) and hedgehogs (balls). Date: early 20th century

Girl playing Nurse
A young girl in her nurses outfit, tends to her teddys injuries with copious bandaging, whilst a pet cat watches on. She seems to be getting her medical knowledge from the First Aid manual in her

Mahjong
Pa & Ma Jongg playing Mah- jongg

Beach volleyball game, late afternoon, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

1930S Snooker Game
A snooker player prepares to play a shot as his partner looks on. Their smart attire reflects the gentlemanly traditions of the game

Rugby School with pupils playing rugby
Exterior view of Rugby School with pupils playing rugby in foreground

Embassy World Professional Snooker Championship at The Crucible, Sheffield. Steve Davis and Alex Hurricane Higgins. 13th April 1981

King of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Teddy bear playing football. Date: circa 1900s

Native US Lacrosse Game
A large crowd of Native Americans play lacrosse

Table Tennis Team Red
Rosi Feist

Cheery Families - Mr Butt the Brewer. 1890s

Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Tulane Stadium (known as The Sugar Bowl), New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The annual sugar bowl American football game was played here from 1935 onwards. The stadium was demolished in 1979-1980

PLAYING CARDS, c1915. A cowboy and a Native American man seated on a blanket and playing cards on the Great Plains. Photograph, c1915

Fire Station Billiards Room

A Baseball Game
Grand match for the championship at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, New Jersey

Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck meet in a British style pub in Sacramento, California, for a darts match. One team arrived in a fleet of limousines

King of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Queen of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match, 19th century

Men playing billiards in a club. Date: circa 1910s

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"From Fox Hunts to Touchdowns: A Journey Through the World of Games" Mr Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day: An age-old tradition that brings together friends and family for a thrilling game of chase, followed by a hearty feast. Aerial view of University, Dayton, Ohio, USA: The bustling campus serves as a playground for students engaging in various games - from frisbee golf to ultimate tournaments. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Step into the shoes of brave suffragettes fighting for women's rights in this thought-provoking board game that challenges players to strategize their way towards equality. Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of England: Piece together history with this captivating puzzle featuring monarchs who shaped the destiny of England through their reigns. Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: Witness the electrifying atmosphere as fans gather at Pitt Stadium to cheer on their beloved Panthers during intense football clashes. Match at Hambledon / 1777: Transport yourself back in time and experience an authentic cricket match played amidst picturesque English countryside - where gentlemen donned white attire and showcased their skills with bat and ball. ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1966: Relive the glory days when England triumphed on home soil in one of football's most iconic tournaments - capturing hearts and etching unforgettable moments into sporting history. Jackie Robinson (1919-1972): Celebrate the indomitable spirit of Jackie Robinson as he steals home under immense pressure during a gripping baseball game against fierce rivals Philadelphia Phillies - breaking barriers along his extraordinary journey. WORLD SERIES, 1955: Immerse yourself in the excitement as Sandy Amoros makes an incredible catch deep in left field during Game Seven - sealing victory for Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees and etching his name in World Series folklore.