Kick Collection

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

Teddy bear playing football. Date: circa 1900s

Jonny Wilkinson strikes the World Cup-winning drop goal
Rugby Union - The 2003 World Cup Final - England 20 Australia 17 (a.e.t.) Jonny Wilkinson (England) strikes the injury-time, World Cup winning drop-goal

Sandie Shaw, singer, pictured kicking a ball March 1965

Mooney / Brighton F ball
Paul Mooney, Centre-Half for Brighton & Hove Albion

Milne / Aston Villa F ball
Dr V E Milne, player for Aston Villa

SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Kevin Keegan of England is tackled by an Argeninian defender during a soccer match in Buenos Aires, 12 June 1977

Jonny Wilkinson strikes the World Cup-winning drop goal
Rugby Union - The 2003 World Cup Final - England 20 Australia 17 (a.e.t.) Jonny Wilkinson (England) strikes the injury-time, World Cup winning drop-goal

Tunstall / Sheffield Utd
Fred Tunstall, player for Sheffield United

Sam Doble - England
Rugby Union - 1972 / 1973 New Zealand Tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America - England 0 New Zealand 9 England full back Sam Doble kicks clear at Twickenham

Cub Scout on skis, Snowy Mountains, Australia
A group of Cub Scouts of the 1st Kosciusco Troop, on skis in the Snowy Mountains of Australia. Scoutmaster Bernie Jarratt is demonstrating a kick turn. Date: 1960s

Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters
Mrs Joseph Kennedy, wife of H.E. the United States Ambassador, in a photograph to mark the presentation of two of her daughters at the first court at Buckingham Palace in May 1938

Bonar Colleano and Diana Dors in Maurice Elveys Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary (1953)

Pradal Serey Cambodian Kickboxing, CTN Studio, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

SOCCER TACKLE, 1976. Richie Powling of Arsenal FC (right) tackles a player of Ipswich Town FC during a soccer match in England, 1976

Motorcycle Football
A daily game of motorcycle football being played at Pangbourne, Berkshire

Instruction sheet, How to Dance the Jitterbug, by Adele England of the Locarno School of Dancing, Streatham, SW London. 1939

Music cover, Ta-Ra-Ra Boom-De-Ay Polka, arranged by Josef Meissler on Lottie Collins popular song. 1892

Un Bon Coup de Pied by Nick
A twenties bathing belle in a fetching red swimsuit, energetically kicks a beach ball as she splashes around in the surf. Date: 1927

Jonny Wilkinson Penalty Kick Australia V England, Rugby World CupFrance 07 Australia V England Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France 06 October 2007 Date: 06 October 2007

A Kick At The Broad Bottoms! I. e. Emancipation Of All The Talents
A Kick At The Broad Bottoms! I.e. Emancipation Of All The Talents, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london], 1807, King George Iii, His Face Hidden By A Pillar

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

Weddle / Portsmouth F ball
J Weddle, Centre Forward for Portsmouth

Twine / Middlesbrough Football
F Twine, player for Middlesbrough

Turnbull / Clapton Orient
R Turnbull, player for Clapton Orient; also played for Arsenal, Charlton and Chelsea

Keeping / Southampton F bl
A E M Keeping, player for Southampton

Dr. Aprill, with the imperial ban, 14th October 1757 (colour litho)
STC434374 Dr. Aprill, with the imperial ban, 14th October 1757 (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-86) King of Prussia; Dr

Poster for the Daily Herald - Footballer
A poster for the Daily Herald newspaper, specifically advertising the football column written by Corinthian

East Surrey Regiment kick footballs
Soldiers of the East Surrey regiment advance through heavy fire towards enemy lines, kicking footballs as they go. The footballs were provided as a means of encouraging the men to attack

Sport / Football / Guyana
Native Guyanese Indians play a regional variant of football, reliant it appears on keeping the ball in the air using clever ball skills

Charlemont V Driscoll
French fighter Charlemont introduces a little Gallic flair to the boxing ring. Driscoll maintains a stiff upper lip

Denyer / Swindon Football
Bert Denyer, winger for Swindon Town

England Vs Wales 1902
A penalty kick sails between the posts, giving Wales a 9-8 victory over England at Rectory Field, Blackheath, England

A young boy kicking a shark's tail to escape its attack, in 19th century Colombia, from El Mundo en la Mano pub
5242569 A young boy kicking a shark's tail to escape its attack, in 19th century Colombia, from El Mundo en la Mano pub. 1875.

Brenda doing the wheel
Joan Gil Raga

Play each other
Kouji Tomihisa

football
Andy Bauer

Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), two males fighting. Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia

Structured sensuality
Jacek Klucznik

Kickboxing fighting
Henry Zhao

Raus Mit Der Kaiser (Hes in Dutch), 1917 (print)
3672251 Raus Mit Der Kaiser (Hes in Dutch), 1917 (print) by Joseph Morris Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Comic postcard, Woman with bottle of beer in the sea
Comic postcard, Woman with a bottle of beer in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man falling off a donkey on the beach Date: 20th century

Cartoon, John Bulls Alien Act -- a satirical comment on an incident which took place on 10 April 1848, when a Frenchman was heard shouting out that all the English were cowards

At full stretch, Birmingham Citys Howard Gayle makes an acrobatic attempt to find a way through Swanseas defence. On this occasion he was unsuccessful

Giving a leg up to the launch of the Red Cross Buskaround yesterday was comedian Ken Dodd who was on hand to release hundreds of balloons in Liverpools Whitechapel to mark the national fund raising

Roy McFarland of Derby and Wyn Davies of Manchester United. Final score 3-0 to Manchester United. Manchester United v Derby County, Old Trafford, 23rd September 1972

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"Kick: The Power and Passion of the Game" Immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of football with "Play the Game Football, " a book that captures the essence of this beloved sport. From thrilling matches to iconic moments, it's all here. Witness history being made as Jonny Wilkinson strikes the World Cup-winning drop goal, forever etching his name in rugby folklore. Feel the intensity as Milne from Aston Villa delivers a powerful kick, propelling his team towards victory. Step onto the pitch during that fateful soccer match in Buenos Aires, where Kevin Keegan faces off against an Argentine defender. The clash of skill and determination is palpable as they battle for supremacy. Experience Mooney from Brighton F ball showcasing his exceptional kicking prowess, leaving spectators awestruck by his precision and technique. Sam Doble represents England with finesse, displaying unparalleled control over every kick he takes. In Sheffield United's Tunstall, witness a player whose they are nothing short of artistry; each strike holds both grace and power within its trajectory. And once again, relive Jonny Wilkinson's unforgettable moment when he secures victory for England with another remarkable drop goal at the World Cup. But not all they are confined to traditional sports - join a Cub Scout on skis in Australia's Snowy Mountains as they take their first steps into adventure. Or delve into elegance personified with Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters at a glamorous event filled with grace and poise. Discover unexpected realms where kicks transcend boundaries - Bonar Colleano and Diana Dors captivate audiences in Maurice Elveys' "Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary. " And journey to Cambodia's CTN Studio to witness Pradal Serey Cambodian Kickboxing unfold before your eyes – an electrifying display of martial arts mastery. From heart-stopping moments on international stages to everyday adventures brimming with excitement – "Kick" celebrates this universal action that unites us all.