Hobbs Collection

Cricket at Blackheath
Kent host Surrey at the Rectory Field ground, Blackheath. Famous Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs is at the crease, and has been permitted to have a runner (seen at square leg)

Jack Hobbs (Sir John Berry Hobbs), English cricketer (1882-1963)

Jack Hobbs / Cricketer
Jack Hobbs (Sir John Berry Hobbs), English cricketer (1882-1963)

Jack Hobbs by Smithson Broadhead
Jack Hobbs (Sir John Berry Hobbs), English cricketer (1882-1963), in a painting by W. Smithson Broadhead, specially done for The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News in 1925

Madame Tussauds waxwork museum in London, wax models of sports people W.G. Grace, W.T. Alden, J.B. Hobbs and Suzanne Lenglen c.1910s

Some Sunny personalities at the London Hippodrome
Caricature by Nerman of the various performers appearing in the popular comedy musical, Sunny at the London Hippodrome in 1926. Top left Nancy Lovat, top right, Elsie Randolph

Jack Hobbs and Herbert Sutcliffe, cricketers, coming out to bat. They formed an opening partnership for the England team between 1924 and 1930. circa 1920s

The Master Jack Hobbs - Surrey and England Cricketer
The Master Jack Hobbs (1882-1963) - Surrey and England Cricketer - advertising card for Force cricket bats. Universally regarded by experts as one of the greatest batsmen in the entire history of

Temperance message Jack Hobbs

Temperance message Jack Hobbs early 1900s

Sporting leaders during the reign of King George V
Sporting leaders during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Lord Burghley, Wakefield, Earl of Lonsdale, Bradman, Hobbs. Date: 1935

Jack Hobbs sweeps ball to long leg
English cricketer Jack Hobbs sweeping a ball to long leg Date: circa 1930s

Hobbs and Rhodes, Australian cricketers
Cricketers Hobbs and Rhodes who established a first wicket Test record of 323 tour of Australia Date: 1912

Lifeboat Brownies to the rescue Date: 1910

Geese invade the field where the Brownies are sowing seeds Date: 1910

Brownies of the Sea Maiden celebrate their return home Date: 1910

Cover design, Busy Brownies by George E Hobbs, 1910 Date: 1910

Brownies waving farewell to the Brownie crew of Sea Maiden
Brownies waving farewell to the Brownie crew of the Sea Maiden Tea Clipper Date: 1910

Brownies ploughing the fields Date: 1910

Brownies in the Bakery Date: 1910

Brownies harvesting the cornfields Date: 1910

Brownies at the Harbour to Greet Tea Clipper Sea Maiden
Brownies at the Harbour to Greet the Tea Clipper Sea Maiden Date: 1910

Brownie Grocer crashes into the baker's Blackberry Pie Date: 1910

Caricatures of players from the English cricket team, by Kerwin Maegraith. Including Tate, Bryan, Whysall, Hendren, Hobbs, Woolley, Sutcliffe, Kilner, Tyldesley, Freeman, Sandham, Chapman, Strudwick

Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury (engraving)
2913946 Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury (engraving) by Jaspers, Jan Baptist (c.1620-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English philosopher)

A scene from Sunny at the London Hippodrome (1926) with Nancy Lovet, Jack Buchanan, Binnie Hale, Jack Hobbs and Maidie Hope Date: 1926

A scene from The Constant Nymph at New Theatre, London (1926) with Helen Spencer, Edna Best, Elissi Landi, Cathleen Newbitt and Cecil Parker Date: 1926

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South America, Surinam. Emerald eye tree frog (Hyla crepitans) Date: 10/11/2005

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South America, Surinam. Bicolor monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) Date: 10/11/2005

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South America, Orinoco Region, Amazon Basin. Dwarf Caimen (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) Date: 10/11/2005

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North America. Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis viridis) is found in SW Canada to NW Mexico Date: 10/11/2005

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Europe. European Green Toad Date: 10/11/2005

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Central America. Red eyed tree frog Date: 10/11/2005

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Africa. African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus) Date: 10/11/2005

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Asia, China. Fire belly toad (Bombina orientalis) Date: 10/11/2005

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Asia, China. Fire belly toad (Bombina orientalis) Date: 10/11/2005

Justin Hobbs 10000 Metres. 27 June 1995 Date: 27 June 1995

Philip Hobbs Race Horse Trainer 04 October 1994 Date: 04 October 1994

Peter Hobbs Jockey 24 November 1994 Date: 24 November 1994

Untitled (church exterior), 1830 / 88. Creator: W. N. Hobbs
Untitled (church exterior), 1830/88. Albumen print (carte-de-visite)

Jack Hobbs hitting a boundary for Surrey against Yorkshire
Jack Hobbs, legendary cricketer, hitting a boundary in a Surrey versus Yorkshire match. circa 1920s

Jack Hobbs (Sir John Berry Hobbs), English cricketer (1882-1963). Page from The Tatler, 1924. Date: 1924

The International Exhibition (engraving)
1587943 The International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition)

Evening slippers, British, 1845-65. Creator: Hobbs
Evening slippers, British, 1845-65

Portrait of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), 1642. Creator: Faithorne, William, the Elder (1616-1691)
Portrait of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), 1642. Private Collection

Jack Hobbs, c1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Jack Hobbs, c1923, (1935). English cricketer Sir John Berry Hobbs (1882-1963) played for Surrey from 1905 until 1934 and played 61 test matches for England

British Empire Exhibition - Jack Hobbs modelled in butter
British Empire Exhibition, Wembley - Jack Hobbs modeled in butter! Having seen the success of the Prince of Wales in butter in the Canadian Pavilion in the 1924 season of the British Empire

J. B. Hobbs (Surrey), 1928. Creator: Unknown
J. B. Hobbs (Surrey), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

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"Hobbs: A Legendary Cricketer and a Man of Many Talents" Cricket at Blackheath has witnessed the rise of numerous cricketing legends, but one name that stands out is Jack Hobbs. Known as one of the greatest cricketers in history, Jack Hobbs left an indelible mark on the sport. Jack Hobbs, also known as "The Master, " was a prolific English cricketer who dominated the game during his era. His elegant batting style and impeccable technique made him a force to be reckoned with on the field. Whether it was playing for England or Surrey County Cricket Club, he consistently displayed his exceptional skills. In 1926, Smithson Broadhead captured Jack Hobbs' essence through his stunning portrait titled "Jack Hobbs / Cricketer. " This artwork immortalized not only his talent but also his charismatic personality. Beyond cricket, Jack Hobbs had some sunny personalities that shone off-field too. At London Hippodrome, he mingled with fellow sportsmen and entertained audiences with their camaraderie. It showcased another side to this remarkable athlete's character. Such was his fame that Madame Tussauds waxwork museum honored him by creating an incredibly lifelike wax figure. Visitors from all over marveled at its realism and paid tribute to this legendary cricketer. However, life wasn't always smooth sailing for Jack Hobbs. In 1909 tragedy struck when Arding & Hobbs in Clapham Junction caught fire. Despite facing personal loss due to this devastating incident, he remained resilient and continued spreading positivity through his temperance message—a testament to his strong character both on and off the pitch. During King George V's reign, sporting leaders like Jack Hobbs emerged as icons of their time. Their dedication towards their craft inspired generations to come while leaving an everlasting impact on British sports history.