Hobbies Collection (page 13)

Angling. Under the cool shade of trees, a fisherman looks on at yachts as they cut close im shore after turning at the buoy on Earlswood Reservoir, Solihull. 17th July 1967

Angling. A young boy fishing with his father at Coombe Abbey pool. 29th December 1987

What a whopper! This 36 and a half pound salmon was landed on the river Wye by Coventry angler Billy Lane yesterday. Lane caught the massive salmon at Martins Pool, between Hereford and Monmouth

Angling and sailing at Draycote Water, East Warwickshire. 13th May 1976

Angling. Young boy fishing in the River Leam at Leamington. 1st September 1970

Jack Curtis and Bill Keal fishing together on the banks of the River Stour. Bill Keal has bedded down for the night, prepared for a long wait as he dead baits for a monster poke

A young angler wearing a panama hat fishing in the Grand Union Canal between Rickmansworth and Watford. Circa 1950

Family fishing at the reservoir near Aldenham Hertfordshire. Only a few hundred yards from the Elstree film studiod, it is a favourite spot for all the film people, whether they are technicians

Angling. A fisherman sits patiently waiting for a bite at Kingsbury Water Park, North Warwickshire. 27th September 1979

Catch of the day. Old man Thames gave a rich harvest when fishermen at the Westminster part of the river landed forty fish in four hours

A Great Plaice for Fishing. St Annes on Sea, Lancashire, had a problem with their open air swimming pool. How to clean the pool of Alge

Youngsters Danny Woodhouse and Ian Mannering seen here fishing. Danny appears to have caught a whopper of fish. 22nd August 1983

A competitor in the Daily MIrror Angling Competition at Surrey Docks, London. Sitting on his tackle box beside one of the rusting mooring points on the now dis used wharf. 10 th June 1977

Anglers gathered at Wilfreds Pond near Hose in the Vale of Belvoir, popular with miners from Nottingham. 24th July 1977

An angler from the Soho Firestation seen here fishing off a barge moored close to Battersea Bridge. 14th September 1969

Tip for all anglers... the ponies are biting really well. This wasn t exactly the bite that angler Ian Prytherch hoped for when he set out for a days sport on Dartmoor Devon

Mr Tom Thomson a civil engineer who lives in Fritton is an expert angler. He recently started a school for fishing at his home on the banks of the River Waveney. Suffolk

Look out fish! A group of boys aged between ten and fourteen years seen here at Wraysbury, Buckinghamshire being taught how to fish

Young roller skaters lace up their boots and chat back stage as they prepare to take part in a roller skaters variety show

Young roller skaters are taking part in a roller skaters variety show. The girls are all members of the Canley Roller Skating Club who have been skating this week at the Canley Youth

Children enjoy skating on the ice at Welchs Meadow, Leamington. 17th February 1969

A game of bingo being played at the Rialto casino, Coventry. The photograph was part of a feature on Coventrys gambling craze. 30th August 1962

Brian Powton wears flippers adn an aqualung for the 10th hole of his local golf course. Brians underwater collections make him popular with the youngsters at Seahouses Golf Club

A diver showing the equipment that is needed for this hobby

Vince Rice acts as referee for divers Fred Earl and Terry Hart during the underwater chess match

Bill Hall (Rebel), Ronnie Duffy (Buffalo), Mervyn Greener and Graham Toward (Bronco) playing cards at the Gunfighters Cowboy Club, Jarrow

Les Davis (Rio) takes on harry Callaghan (Colorado) at the Gunfighters Cowboy Club, Jarrow

Alex "The General"Duncan from Motherwell in his uniform
Alex " The General" Duncan from Motherwell in his uniform

Members of the Hedwoth Gun Fighters Club line-up ready for action

Members of the Hedworth Gunfighters Club line up for a parade

Mean looking prairemen Colin Heslop, George Mills and Harry Pattinson at the Gunfighters Cowboy Club, Jarrow

Christopher Todd and Lucille Todd with George Todd and Tracy Ann Slaters in their Civil War ball gowns of the Gunfighters Cowboy Club, Jarrow

Les Davis (Rio) took on Harry Callaghan (Colorado) and Colorado bt the dust ot the Gunfighters Cowboy Club, Jarrow

Eight year old Adam Brunskill is one of the fastest guns around, with a Bar One M sidekick John Farnsworth

Quick on the draw, thats Les Davis

You would think this was the wild west and not South Shields in the North East of England at a country music festival

Country and western fan Stella Jones showing of some of her clothes she sells in her shop in Whitley Bay

Members of the Hedwoth Gun Fighters Club line-up ready for action. Rio and Little Joe practising for a quick draw

Gun totting outlaws drew a big crowd at a country music festival in South Shields

Alex "The General"Duncan from Motherwell in his uniform
Alex " The General" Duncan from Motherwell in his uniform

Members of the Longhorn Cowboy Club staging a fight at the South Shields Flower Show in 1979

Boys Brigade members Kevin Stafford, aged 13, of High Laws Gardens, and Paul Consterdine of Birchfield Garden are putting the finishing touches to their new headquarters in Stocksfield called

Newcastle branch of the Boys Brigade march from Westmorland Road Presbyterian Church for their annual church parade

The white family who are all involved in the Boys Brigade, David is a member of the pipe band, Mr. Colin White is Captain of the 12th South lSheilds Company, Mrs

Two Boys Brigade members showing off the new uniforms

The Boys Brigade dosing a display of tent erection at Gatesheads Trinity Square precinct

Local boys of the Boys Brigade handling luggage for visiting delegates

An early stone Newcastle Stout bottle

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"Hobbies: A World of Passion and Creativity" From the intense teamwork of the Crew Team Rowing to the whimsical illustrations like "A Decided Catch" by William Heath Robinson and "Little Miss Natty Fingers" by Muriel Dawson, they have always been a gateway to self-expression. In Picture No. 10854169, we witness a dedicated enthusiast meticulously cleaning their beloved possession after a long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire in 1925. It's fascinating how they are take us on incredible journeys both physically and mentally. Even royalty indulges in their passions as Queen Elizabeth II is captured gracefully riding her horse at Sandringham. Hobbies know no boundaries or social status; they are an escape into our personal realms of joy. The thrill-seeking hang glider soaring above a picturesque rural landscape reminds us that they are push our limits and offer breathtaking experiences beyond imagination. For some, it's all about craftsmanship as seen when someone brings their steam engine named Hielan Laddie all the way from Aberdeen. The dedication put into such projects showcases the passion that fuels these endeavors. Kendo martial arts fighter holding his sword with unwavering focus demonstrates how they are also be avenues for discipline and self-improvement. The artistry behind each move is awe-inspiring. Hobbies even find their place amidst grand events like Coronation 1953 where the royal box at Ascot witnessed moments of celebration intertwined with shared interests among enthusiasts. In publications like The Scout magazine's Special Hobbies and Model-Making Number, we discover communities built around common interests - connecting people through shared passions across borders. Lastly, oiling a model railway exemplifies how attention to detail becomes an integral part of pursuing one's hobby. Each tiny component holds significance within this miniature world created out of love for trains. Hobbies encompass more than just pastimes; they embody our dreams, aspirations, and the essence of who we are.