Stumps Collection

W. G. GRACE
The legendary cricketer, Dr. W.G. Grace poised with his bat

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W G Grace, ready to receive the ball

Stretcher party crossing the Menin Road at Gheluvelt, by Gunner F J Mears, BEF, Royal Garrison Artillery (d. 1929). Date: 1914-1918

A Googlie by Lawson Wood
A bear batsman looks concerned as a determined monkey bowls a googlie at his batting partner. Date: 1930

Middlebrough Cricket
The Middlesbrough cricket team pose for a photograph on their ground; players wear a variety of check and striped shirts, caps and hats, and carry bats or balls

Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho)
BSA408881 Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 30.5x35.6 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Bowled
Run-It-Out card game - Bowled. mid-20th century

A Young Batsman
A young batsman

Comic postcard, woman at the races with bookie, placing a bet both ways Date: 20th century

Peasant huts on the banks of a river; around it bare trees, stumps and bushes, to the left a small jetty

Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). A game of cricket being played at Finsbury (now in north London)

Cricket, from British Sports and Games, pub. C. 1880. Creator: English School (19th Century)
Cricket, from British Sports and Games, pub. C. 1880 (Colour lithograph), 1880

Trees in the Sky, 1939 (oil on canvas)
995899 Trees in the Sky, 1939 (oil on canvas) by Carr, Emily (1871-1945); 111.6x68.7 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; (add.info)

A G Pawson - Captain of Oxford University Cricket Team for the 1910 Varisty match against Cambridge. Date: 1910

Europe, England, Tyne and Wear, St Marys Lighthouse

The Last Light Of Evening
A landscape etching of some large, gnarled trees beside some hutting rocks and stumps, during the last light of evening. Date: circa 1917

Herbert Sutcliffe, Cricketer
Herbert Sutcliffe (1894-1978) was a professional cricketer who represented Yorkshire and England as an opening batsman. He was part of the M.C.C

Village Sports, Howzat Umpire, Comical Cats by Louis Wain
Village Sports, Howzat Umpire, Comical Cats playing Cricket by Louis Wain Date: 1904

Tree stumps in no man's land at sunset, Somme, WW1
Tree stumps in no man's land at sunset, Somme, First World War. 1914-1918

German trench, Somme, northern France, WW1
German trench with dead soldiers and burnt tree stumps, in front of the Bois de la Vache, south east of Eclusier, on the Somme, northern France

THE MOTHER EARTH WORMTO ITS WORMLET: Now, then, Florizel, that just serves you right. How often have I told you to keep away from the wicket during these Test Matches! Date: 1926

Cartoon, The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting and Kitchener as wicket keeper. Date: 1901

Wounded, Passchendaele, 1918 (oil on canvas)
2975532 Wounded, Passchendaele, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 46x51 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres)

The Month of June, From An Almanac of Twelve Sports, with words by Rudyard Kipling
STC64820 The Month of June, From An Almanac of Twelve Sports, with words by Rudyard Kipling, first published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho) by Nicholson

Kevin Pietersen Takes Blow To Head And Helmet Hits The Stumps England V West Indies England V West Indies Old Trafford, Manchester, England 09 June 2007 Date: 09 June 2007

Muttiah Muralidaran Stumps Nathan Mccullum New Zealand V Sri Lanka New Zealand V Sri Lanka Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 16 June 2009 Date: 16 June 2009

Barry Dudleston Fixes Stumps Sri Lanka V South Africa 28 August 1998 Date: 28 August 1998

The Young Cricketer - Portrait of Lewis Cage, 1768 (oil on canvas)
CH402358 The Young Cricketer - Portrait of Lewis Cage, 1768 (oil on canvas) by Cotes, Francis (1726-70); 170.7x111.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Little boy playing cricket (photo)
5996740 Little boy playing cricket (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy playing cricket. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Boy and girl playing cricket, greetings card, late 19th or early 20th Century (chromolitho)
6032254 Boy and girl playing cricket, greetings card, late 19th or early 20th Century (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl playing cricket)

Comic postcard, Little boys and vicar. Please sir, we re forming a cricket club. Will you let us have one of the bats the verger says you have in your belfry? Date: 20th century

The Scorer (William Davies of Brighton) 1842 (oil on canvas)
BBC193301 The Scorer (William Davies of Brighton) 1842 (oil on canvas) by Henwood, Thomas (fl.1840-58); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Boring Machines and Explosives Twin Helpers, front cover of the DuPont Magazine
615318 Boring Machines and Explosives Twin Helpers, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, March-April 1922 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington

W. G. Grace, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds
HJA328348 W.G. Grace, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Caricature of Chelsea Pensioner of the Royal Hospital, from
3470731 Caricature of Chelsea Pensioner of the Royal Hospital, from Army and Navy Drolleries by Major Seccombe (coloured engraving) by English School

"A company of odd-looking persons playing at ninepins
3100396 " A company of odd-looking persons playing at ninepins.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

Hougoumont drawn one month after the Action of June 18 1815
1268388 Hougoumont drawn one month after the Action of June 18 1815, July 1815 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ponsonby (fl.1815); National Army Museum

Pond at Thiepval, by Richard Carline, WW1
Pond at Thiepval, Somme, watercolour by Richard Carline, First World War. 1918

Indigo Cultivation in Tirhoot, Bengal (engraving)
1037617 Indigo Cultivation in Tirhoot, Bengal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigo Cultivation in Tirhoot, Bengal)

Boys playing cricket, Parliament Hill Fields (sepia photo)
STC347634 Boys playing cricket, Parliament Hill Fields (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Une Compagnie De Cricketeuses (engraving)
2783351 Une Compagnie De Cricketeuses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Compagnie De Cricketeuses)

Staffordshire figure of a cricketer, 1865
BAL3009 Staffordshire figure of a cricketer, 1865 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Relics of the Primaeval Forest, Canada, 1885 (oil on canvas)
995957 Relics of the Primaeval Forest, Canada, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Hopkins, Frances Anne (1838-1918); 81.5x127.9 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Bringing Cedar from Lebanon (litho)
STC416093 Bringing Cedar from Lebanon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cedar from Lebanon for the Temple of Solomon; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Jack-Fishing at Kingston (engraving)
1616291 Jack-Fishing at Kingston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack-Fishing at Kingston)

Group portrait of the Holdsport Cricket Club, c. 1911-12 (b / w photo)
1078823 Group portrait of the Holdsport Cricket Club, c.1911-12 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

A Bateleur Eagle stands on a tree stump and spreads its wings, London Zoo
3086213 A Bateleur Eagle stands on a tree stump and spreads its wings, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

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"Stumps: A Timeless Symbol of Cricket's Legacy and Grace" In the world of sport, few names evoke as much reverence as W. G. Grace, the legendary cricketer whose prowess on the pitch became synonymous with excellence. As we delve into the rich history of cricket, one image that stands out is Lawson Wood's iconic illustration capturing a googlie - a deceptive spin delivery that bamboozles batsmen. From Middlebrough Cricket to Old English Sports and Games in 1901, cricket has always been more than just a game; it represents tradition and camaraderie. The vibrant lithograph showcases players engrossed in their beloved sport, embodying the spirit of competition. Cricket enthusiasts will fondly recall Run-It-Out card games where bowled they were celebrated with gusto. Even a young batsman dreams of mastering this art form under the watchful eye of an umpire during village sports events. Beyond its sporting significance, they have transcended boundaries to become ingrained in popular culture. British Artists at the Front immortalized them on cover designs while comic postcards depicted women placing bets both ways at races – a testament to their universal appeal. As daylight fades into dusk, Herbert Sutcliffe's silhouette against an orange sky reminds us that even when darkness looms over cricket fields, hope remains alive for every player and fan alike. And let us not forget Louis Wain's comical cats taking charge as umpires during matches – proof that stumps bring joy beyond human imagination. In essence, "stumps" represent more than just wooden pegs driven into the ground; they symbolize passion for cricket passed down through generations. So next time you witness these humble objects standing tall amidst green fields or hear their resounding thud after being hit by leather-bound balls – take a moment to appreciate their role in preserving our love affair with this timeless sport.