Groundsman Collection

Atlanta Baptist Seminary, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Atlanta Baptist Seminary, 1902

Wembley groundsman Don Gallacher inspects the damage cause by the Scottish fans following the game against England. Fans torn up the turf and broke the goal posts. 77 3195

Wembley groundsman Don Gallacher inspects the damage cause by the Scottish fans following the game against England. Fans torn up the turf and broke the goal posts. 77 3195

Old Trafford groundsman, Bert Flack, feels the test wicket after rolling it in preparation for next Thursdays test. July 1961 P005774

Groundsman Bert Flack add the finishing touches to the test wicket. June 1966 P005772

Park watchman's lodge at the White House, n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Park watchman's lodge at the White House, n.d

Two young children with the Gardener at Oddington House
Two young Talbot Rice children (brother and sister, David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) with the Gardener / Keeper of the Grounds, George Whyton

Mr Pickwick awakened by Captain Boldwig, frontispiece from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
KW392572 Mr Pickwick awakened by Captain Boldwig, frontispiece from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection

St Marys Tower and Old Cross, 1891 (etching)
6200300 St Marys Tower and Old Cross, 1891 (etching) by Winter, Richard Davidson (1862-1947); 24.6x17.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Plan and elevation for a Gothic cottage, 1816 (engraving)
5912678 Plan and elevation for a Gothic cottage, 1816 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Plan and elevation for a Gothic cottage)

Groundsman Repairs Crease Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England England V Sri Lanka Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 02 June 2006 Date: 02 June 2006

Perfumery prepared for the Emperor of China by Alex Ross, perfumer with a shop in Bishopsgate Street, London. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London

The Bostangi-Bachi, plate 18 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409011 The Bostangi-Bachi, plate 18 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

Clearing up after a Bank Holiday at London Zoo in 1924 (b / w photo)
3057812 Clearing up after a Bank Holiday at London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909619 Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Inter-University Sports (engraving)
609132 The Inter-University Sports (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inter-University Sports; from Black and White)

Mr and Mrs Harry Walmers and Cobbs, illustration for
IL193488 Mr and Mrs Harry Walmers and Cobbs, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Clearing up after a Bank Holiday at London Zoo in 1924 (b / w photo)
3066105 Clearing up after a Bank Holiday at London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Snow bound Ibrox Park head groundsman Dave Marshall surveys the pitch after heavy snow fall. 6th December 1976

Rovers get ready... Although Kingston Rovers game with Castleford at Craven Park on Saturday has not been officially postponed yet, Rovers are ready

Charlton Athletic last match at the Valley Ground before their move to Selhurst Park. Charlton Athletic defeated Stoke City 2-0. The nets are taken down from the goalmouth for the last time

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly inspecting the Anfield pitch with chairman T V Williams and head groundsman Arthur Riley after referee George McCabe called off the upcoming FA Cup fourth round replay

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly looks a frustrated figure after refereeGeorge McCabe called off the upcoming FA Cup fourth round replay match against Burnley at Anfield

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly called in Mr John Flood of Queensferry, an expert on ground construction, to get the ground ready for Wednesdays cup tie replay match against Burnley

Birmingham grounds staff seen here clearing snow from the pitch at St Andrews in January 1963

Pitch Inspection. Birmingham grounds staff seen here clearing snow from the pitch. January 1963

Birmingham grounds staff seen here clearing snow from the pitch. January 1963

Aftermath of the bottle-party at Anfield after the Liverpool played Celtic in the European Cup Winners Cup Semi-Final second leg. Our picture shows groundsman John Roberts attempting to clean up

England batsman Colin Cowdrey watches groundsman Bert Flack add the finishing touches to the test wicket. July 1961 P005771

Groundsman Herry Williams whose all-out efforts saved the third Test match between England and Pakistan at Manchester from being a compelete wash-out on Saturday

Gateway into the Garden at St. John s, c1870. The garden at St Johns College, Oxford, founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas White. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Winchester Cathedral, from the North-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Winchester Cathedral, from the North-West, 1898. Winchester Cathedral is Grade I listed and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, restoration work was carried out by T. G. Jackson in 1905-12

Thomas Box, c1850s. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Box, c1850s. Portrait of English cricketer Tom Box (1808-1876), remembered as one of the most outstanding wicketkeepers of his time

Household Staff - Upper Middle Class
A truly superb photograph of British Small Country Household Staff of the 1910s - Upper Middle Class (from left to right)

Sunderland Association Football Club, 1894-95
Sunderland Association Football Club committee and players, league champions in the 1894-95 season: Wallace (Financial Secretary), Dodds (Trainer), McNeil, Doig, Wilson, Gow, McCreadie, Henderson

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"Capturing the Essence of a Groundsman: From Historic Moments to Everyday Duties" From the thrilling clash between Stoke City and BRENTFORD on 11th August 2018, to the heartwarming scene of two young children accompanied by their dedicated groundskeeper at Oddington House, the role of a groundsman encompasses both grand events and intimate connections. Delving into history, we witness Sunderland Association Football Club in their triumphant season of 1894-95, where an unsung hero meticulously tended to every blade of grass. Meanwhile, Wembley's diligent groundsman Don Gallacher inspects the aftermath caused by fervent Scottish fans following a momentous match - reminding us that even after victory or defeat, it is up to these caretakers to restore order. In Manchester's iconic Old Trafford stadium, Bert Flack takes pride in his craft as he feels the test wicket beneath him after hours spent rolling it in. With precision and care, he adds those final touches that make all the difference for players and spectators alike. Beyond football stadiums lie unexpected encounters; Mr Pickwick awakens from his slumber only to be greeted by Captain Boldwig in Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece "The Pickwick Papers. " And amidst etchings capturing St Marys Tower and Old Cross from 1891 or plans for a Gothic cottage dating back to 1816 lies another facet of a groundsman's duty - repairing creases with meticulous attention so that cricket matches can continue seamlessly. Whether they are tending to hallowed turf during exhilarating matches or quietly preserving historical landmarks through careful maintenance, groundskeepers play an indispensable role. They embody dedication and passion while ensuring that our sporting arenas remain pristine canvases for unforgettable moments.