Outdoor Leisure Activities Collection

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Bathing machines shelter shy holidaymakers from prying eyes at St-Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, circa 1895. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Young people enjoying the warm spring time sunshine at the Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, open air swimming pool. May 1958

Commer Highwayman Motorhome. 7th November 1971. Local Caption watscan
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A boy with a BMX bike and wearing a BMX outfit. 25th November 1983

Stockton Venture Scouts are preparing to take on all comers in an eight mile paddle along the Tees. The First Fairfield unit which has hosted a May Day canoe race for the last seven years

Andrew Lynford actor January 1999, Eastenders actor with co star Melanie Clark Pullen holding kite

General view of the Piscine swimming pool, where the smartest foregather, and sport the most arresting beach wear. June 1954 P012311

Fashions at Henley Regatta. Woman in a punt, smoking a cigarette. 1926

Dominating the Kirkby skyline, the new artificial ski slope in Bewley Road, Friday 5th April 1974

David Maw, 8 years old, BMX cycle champion. He has recently become World Champion for the second time in the 1985 World Championships in Canada. 15th August 1985

The Derby Pool, New Brighton. 6th August 1933

Queen Elizabeth II visiting Middlesbrough to open Pallister Park. Little Jenna Speights is pictured, after she d asked the Queen if she can go on the swings. 18th May 1993

John Conteh ex Boxer and Lewis Collins actor starting their sponsored walk fron London to Liverpool December 1980 dbase

Warren Mitchell Actor, March 1968 sailing on his new T24 sailor Dana Da

A woman sledging on a washing up bowl in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975

Kirkby Ski Slope, February 1976

Kirkby Ski Slope, 10th June 1975

Prince Charles marlin fishing near Rottnest Island in Australia. March 1979

Prince Charles pictured windsurfing near Perth during his visit to Australia. March 1979

Children enjoying the snow in a Bristol park 31st December 1961

Children build a snowman in a Bristol park 31st December 1961

A model with two BMX bicycles. August 1984

Doug Ellis, Chairman Aston Villa Football Club, Monday 17th October 1988. Our Picture Shows... Doug Ellis with his giant catch, a 27 pound Salmon, caught on the River Tay in Scotland

Peddler Palmer with his penny farthing bicycle still in perfect running order after 55 years. 9th September 1948

Skating at Mare Fen, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, 16th January 1959

Scouts taking part in the scouting conker championship held at RAF Stafford. 19th November 1971

Crowd of people out for a walk in their Sunday Best at Birchfields Park in Rusholme, Manchester, 1910

Merthyr Ski Slope centre, which is gearing up for a grand opening. Circa 1988

Londoners enjoy the early summer sun on the banks of the River Thames by the Tower of London. 2nd June 1955

Children playing football in the street in Childwall valley housing estate, Liverpool, 10th April 1965

Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978. Pictured, Jenny Hancock and her daughter Caroline sledge down hill

Friends rolling skating in the August sunshine at the Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth 8th August 1949

Busy time at Martins outdoor swimming pool in Wokingham, Berkshire, July 1976

A man and child looking at birds in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 6th March 1981

Albert Park Miniature Railway, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 30th March 1967

Archery, 31st May 1949

Lady archers at Beddington Park, Friday 28th June 1907

Group of four young girls playing in their local park. Circa 1970

South West District Scout Camp, Bradley Wood Activity Centre, West Yorkshire, 21st September 1991

Holiday makers enjoy the Swimming and Paddling Pools at Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, Bridgend, South Wales, 28th July 1979

The Pass at Brander next to Loch Awe in Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. 27th August 1951

The Oasis Lido Pool, Endell Street, London was almost crowded to capacity with men and women sunbathing. August 1953 D5086

Fishing on river Thames at Kingston, London (formerly Surrey) August 1953

Larks in the Park, Music Festival, Sefton Park, Liverpool, 24th August 1984

Ready to launch... Scouts from 10 troupes in the Huddersfield south-west district took part in an activity day at Redbrook Reservoir and Pule Hill, above Marsden

Fishing from Hastings Pier, East Sussex. 6th October 1952

World War II Women. While cabinet ministers were addressing 6000 women at the Albert Hall today, WaFS outside were playing a new game " Hand" football

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"Embracing the Great Outdoors: A Glimpse into Outdoor Leisure Activities" Stockton Venture Scouts are preparing to take on all comers in an eight-mile paddle along the scenic St-Leonards-on-Sea. Step back in time to 1926 and witness the fashionable spectacle at Henley Regatta, where a woman leisurely smokes a cigarette while punting. As the scorching summer heatwave engulfs central London, locals seek respite at Oasis Lido, indulging in refreshing dips and cooling off. Dominating Kirkby's skyline is the new artificial ski slope on Bewley Road, offering thrilling adventures for snow enthusiasts throughout the year. Queen Elizabeth II graces Middlesbrough with her presence as she inaugurates Pallister Park, emphasizing the importance of outdoor recreation for communities. Unconventional yet delightful winter fun unfolds as a woman sledges down Greenwich Park using nothing but a humble washing up bowl on December 27th, 1970. Kirkby Ski Slope becomes a hub of excitement during February 1976 when thrill-seekers flock to experience exhilarating skiing adventures close to home. On June 10th, 1975, Kirkby Ski Slope witnesses enthusiastic skiers carving their way through snowy slopes amidst breathtaking scenery and adrenaline-filled moments. Prince Charles embarks on an unforgettable marlin fishing expedition near Rottnest Island in Australia during March 1979 – truly embracing outdoor leisure activities worldwide. Children revel in pure joy as they frolic amidst snow-covered Bristol parks on December 31st, 1961 – creating cherished memories while enjoying nature's wintry wonders.