Game Collection (page 4)

Drake Plays Bowls
Drake, learning that the Spanish Armada has been sighted approaching England, insists on finishing his game of bowls

The 1934 Test Match at Lords: Verity wins the game
Verity winning the match for England, sending down a ball to Woodfall, the Australian captain. On the third day of the second test match

Notts Forest V Derby
F.A. CUP FINAL: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 DERBY COUNTY 1 Lord Roseberry holds up the F.A. Cup after the game

Sporty Lacrosse Girl - The Sporting Girl - " The Fellows like the girl of sport, shes such a jolly, chummy sort." Date: circa 1910s

Africa, South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria, local lawn bowling club, equipment bag

Red Grouse In Pink and purple heather. North Yorkshire. UK
ROY-31 Red Grouse - in Pink and purple heather. North Yorkshire. UK Lagopus lagopus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Giant chess pieces in front of the Wellington City Corp Building in Civic Square, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Old Maid card - Old Maid. circa 1940s

Zulu Warrior
An old Zulu warrior, (full length photograph) in native costume, holding a baton, spear and shield, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Natal, South Africa. Date: 2004

Queen of Hearts, 1925. From De La Rue & Cos Pneumatic Playing Cards. [Thomas De La Rue & Co. London, 1925]

Game of the French Revolution, created in 1791. The first player to go from the seizure of the Bastille (step 1)
FRENCH GAME BOARD, 1791. Game of the French Revolution, created in 1791. The first player to go from the seizure of the Bastille (step 1) to the Assemblee Nationale (step 63) is the winner

Street chess battle
Marco Tagliarino

Birmingham City v Middlesbrough. Final score 1-0 to Birmingham City. FA Cup Quarter-final. Played at St Andrews Stadium. 8th March 1975

Coventry City v Nottingham Forest, final score Coventry City 4 - Nottingham Forest 0. FA Premier League, Barclays League. Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 9th January 1999

Singer Rod Stewart and girlfriend Kelly Emberg pictured at Ninian Park before the Wales v Scotland game - 10th Sept 1985

Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). An Interval of Peace: British bomb-gun section enjoying a hand at cards while the sentries keep watch through the periscopes

The home of snooker - The Ottacamund Club, Southern India
Playing snooker at the Ootacamund Club, Ootacamund (known as Snooty Ooty) in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, where snooker originated on the billiard tables during the Raj

Jack of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Ace of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Skinning the Lamb, c1910. An American cartoon depicting three African American men playing cards. Two of the men are skinning or fleecing the third. The barman looks on with a knowing smile

Family of pigs at play on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Producer. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Stage Manager. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Call Boy. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Play Boy. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Gibbs Happy Families - Mrs Bun the Bakers wife. 20th century

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Red Queen
Alice in Wonderland, Alice meets the Red Queen at the croquet game. Date: early 20th century

Centre Court, Wimbledon
Overhead view of the famous Centre Court at Wimbledon - the Lawn Tennis Championships being one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar. Date: 1927

Three boys playing marbles in the gutter Date: 20th century

TOM SEAVER (1944- ). George Thomas Seaver, known as Tom. American baseball pitcher. Pitching for the New York Mets against the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of the 1969 World Series

Marbles chart
Jacob & Schreppel marbles chart, 1894 Date: 1894

A Run of Luck; Monkeys playing billiards, snooker or pool dressed as humans Date: 1870

Tennis court romance, 1890s or early 1900s
Tennis player distracted by a flirtatious, fashionable woman, circa 1900. Printed color halftone reproduction of an illustration

Drake Plays Bowls 1588
Sir Francis Drake, learning that the Spanish Armada has been sighted near England, insists on finishing his game of bowls at Plymouth

England; A fine side-by-side 12 bore shotgun made by premier English gunsmiths James Purdey and Sons

A female Leopard (Panthera pardus) rests in the shade, lying on the branch of a tree

Szechenyi Baths, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

King of Diamonds from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Game Of Billiards
circa 1850: Two couples playing a game of billiards at a private residence. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Getting Ready for a Game, 1901, by Carl Larsson
Carl Larsson (1853-1919). Swedish painter. Getting Ready for a Game, 1901. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Witanhurst tennis game
Judges playing tennis internationals at Lady Crosfields house Witanhurst in Highate Village, north west London. Here the first fixture of the newly formed Bar Lawn Tennis Association is seen in

Wants Indicator 1930S
A household wants indicator tells you what you need to shop for; game is required but thankfully the house is well stocked with Vim and borax. Date: 1930s

Three young Japanese people play billiards
A group of Japaenese young people play the american/french style billards or snooker at a table. The two men are dressed smartly in three piece suits and the lady is dressed in a Kimono. Date: 1932

The Great Offensive by Samuel Begg, WW1
A Great War Christmas scene with a group of children spread out and playing an elaborate and numerous game of toy soldiers on a rug. Date: 1916

Old Billiards
1817: Billiard Antiquities, a group of billiard players. Original Artist - Rowlandson - The Dance of Life - pub. 1817 (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Two Young Jewish girls play cards - Christmas Eve - Russia
Two Young Russian Jewish girls spend christmas Eve (Epiphany Evening) playing cards. With Torah study off the table for the evening, a number of traditions developed as to how to spend ones night

Wimborne Minster - The Grammar School - schoolboys playing cricket in the yard Date: circa 1907

Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash
Striking! A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to hit a net-side smash shot. It looks like game, set and match for her handsome male companion. Date: early 1940s

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"From Fox Hunts to Touchdowns: A Journey Through the World of Games" Mr Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day: An age-old tradition that brings together friends and family for a thrilling game of chase, followed by a hearty feast. Aerial view of University, Dayton, Ohio, USA: The bustling campus serves as a playground for students engaging in various games - from frisbee golf to ultimate tournaments. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Step into the shoes of brave suffragettes fighting for women's rights in this thought-provoking board game that challenges players to strategize their way towards equality. Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of England: Piece together history with this captivating puzzle featuring monarchs who shaped the destiny of England through their reigns. Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: Witness the electrifying atmosphere as fans gather at Pitt Stadium to cheer on their beloved Panthers during intense football clashes. Match at Hambledon / 1777: Transport yourself back in time and experience an authentic cricket match played amidst picturesque English countryside - where gentlemen donned white attire and showcased their skills with bat and ball. ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1966: Relive the glory days when England triumphed on home soil in one of football's most iconic tournaments - capturing hearts and etching unforgettable moments into sporting history. Jackie Robinson (1919-1972): Celebrate the indomitable spirit of Jackie Robinson as he steals home under immense pressure during a gripping baseball game against fierce rivals Philadelphia Phillies - breaking barriers along his extraordinary journey. WORLD SERIES, 1955: Immerse yourself in the excitement as Sandy Amoros makes an incredible catch deep in left field during Game Seven - sealing victory for Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees and etching his name in World Series folklore.