Sports Field Collection

Girton College, nr. Cambridge, 1923. Girton College, established in 1869 as a college for women, the first one of Cambridge University. In 1976 it became coeducational

USA, California, San Francisco - AT&T Park / Giants Ballpark (home of San Francisco Giants baseball team), South Beach Marina, downtown San Francisco, and Bay Bridge - aerial

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This picture taken on December 16, 2017 shows a view of the Central Coast football stadium in Gosford. (Photo by GLENN NICOLAS / AFP)

Ken Loach, (film director) on the school football playing field, during the filming of the football scene in the film Kes

David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes. Here Billy Casper is playing the goalkeeper in the school football match scene

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A general view of the Fenerbahce stadium is seen prior to the rescheduled Turkish Cup semi second leg final football match between Fenerbahce and Besiktas on May 3

David Bradley (on the right), (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes

Two Victorian boys in rugby football kit talking on a bench
Two 19th century boys wearing rugby football kit sitting on a bench with the ball at their feet. One of them appears to be consoling the other

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A picture taken on December 27, 2017 shows a general view of Gospin Dolac stadium, used by the Croatian football club NK Imotski, in the town of Imotski, Dalmatia region

A Curious Specimen of Instantaneous Photography, 1888. Creator: Unknown
A Curious Specimen of Instantaneous Photography, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen)
826794 Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); 26x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving a Goal. George Denholm Armour (1864-1949)

Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen)
657168 Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); 26x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving a Goal. George Denholm Armour (1864-1949)

The Polo Grounds, New York, 1887 (lithograph)
2622508 The Polo Grounds, New York, 1887 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Polo Grounds, New York; lithograph, 1887)

Cricket Match at Bedford Park, London, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1196447 Cricket Match at Bedford Park, London, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 54x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

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Tomasz Buczkowski ( Tomush )

Sports mistress, Miss Reid, teaches football to the boys of Park Hill School, Kingston, Surrey. 13th March 1954

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Young Panamenian play football in San Felipe neighborhood in front of Panamas bay, in Panama City on December 9, 2017. (Photo by RODRIGO ARANGUA / AFP)

Copenhagen House, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Copenhagen House, (c1872). Copenhagen Fields in Islington was an open area on the hill between Maiden Lane and Holloway popular for mass meetings

King Edward VII School. Kings Lynn, 1923. King Edward VII School (currently known as King Edward VII Academy), Norfolk. The school was founded in 1510 under Henry VIII

Haileybury College, 1923
No. 25 Haileybury College, 1923. Haileybury College, founded in 1862 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1864. The school occupied the buildings which formerly belonged to the Honourable East

Bedford School, 1923. Bedford private school, founded in 1552 and supported by the Harpur Trust. The school was established by the Mayor of the city, John Williams

Beaumont College, 1923. Beaumont College, public school in Old Windsor, Berkshire, founded in 1861 by the Jesuit Order. The school closed in 1967

New York, New York October, 1937 Aerial view of Yankee Stadium during the 1937 World Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. Yankees won the Series, 4-1

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Decontamination activity. A.R.P. (air raid precaution) in Jerusalem. A.R.P. demonstration by Major A.D. Spark on the Y.M.C.A. sports field in Jerusalem. 1934, Israel

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A picture taken on October 5, 2017, from the Mont de Gourze in Riez, western Switzerland, shows a football pitch illuminated with floodlights at sunset above the Lake Geneva

Netball Courts, Auckland Netball Centre, Mount Wellington, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Teenage boy (13-14) swinging hammer on field, (B&W)

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The cyclists of the 85th Tour de France pass through the fields of sunflowers during the first kilometers of the 14th stage of the French cycling race between Valreas and Grenoble, southern France

Rugby at Carisbrook, Otago Highlanders vs Stormers, Dunedin, New Zealand

Cornwall Cricket Club, Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill, Auckland

Lurgashall School Sports Day, July 1940 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N19657

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"Exploring the Vibrant Sports Field Culture: From San Francisco's AT&T Park to Girton College in Cambridge" they are not just mere patches of grass; they hold a significant place in our lives, fostering camaraderie and showcasing remarkable talent. In the heart of California, USA, lies the iconic AT&T Park, also known as Giants Ballpark, serving as the beloved home ground for San Francisco's baseball team. The cheers and excitement reverberate through this hallowed ground as fans come together to support their favorite players. Traveling across continents and time zones, we find ourselves transported to Girton College near Cambridge in 1923. Here, a young David Bradley at the tender age of 14 takes on the role of Billy Casper with his trusty Kestral by his side. This captivating image captures both innocence and determination against a backdrop that has witnessed countless sporting triumphs. Sports fields have long been synonymous with passion and rivalry. A snapshot from an intense match between Fenerbahce and Besiktas showcases how these arenas become battlegrounds where skill meets strategy. The energy is palpable as players give their all for victory. From rugby football conversations on Victorian benches to picturesque landscapes graced by Australian pitches or Croatian football grounds - sports fields transcend borders and cultures. They unite people under one common language: sport. Even renowned film director Ken Loach finds solace on school playing fields; it is here that dreams take shape amidst laughter and sweat-soaked jerseys. These open spaces offer respite from daily routines while nurturing talents yet undiscovered. Delving into history reveals intriguing glimpses captured through instantaneous photography back in 1888 – a curious specimen indeed. And then there are stunning watercolor paintings depicting heroic goalkeepers saving crucial shots with grace and agility – moments frozen forever on canvas. The sports field isn't merely about competition.